Boston Magazine has compiled a guide to events from February 9 to 15, offering options for romance, comedy, and cultural experiences amid winter. Highlights include major concerts at TD Garden and immersive theater productions. The lineup caters to couples, families, and solo attendees seeking entertainment in the city.
As February's chill persists, Boston Magazine's latest roundup details 88 activities to enjoy through Valentine's Day and beyond. Winter attractions like the Rose Kennedy Greenway Ferris Wheel, open through February 28 for $4 rides with skyline views, provide romantic or family-friendly escapes. The Tunnel of Love at Christopher Columbus Park offers a free photo opportunity with a pink heart installation until the end of the month.
Music enthusiasts can catch Nine Inch Nails on February 13 at TD Garden, delivering a multi-act show with hits like 'Closer' for $85 to $221. New Edition headlines on February 15 at the same venue, joined by Toni Braxton and Boyz II Men, with tickets from $99.55 to $1,377.65. Miguel performs at MGM Music Hall on February 14, showcasing tracks from his 2025 album Caos for $66.10 to $394.70.
Theater options abound, including the immersive horror Closer Than You’d Think from February 11 to 15 in Jamaica Plain for $49, limited to 20 people per show. My Marlene, a cabaret about Marlene Dietrich's life and activism, runs February 13-14 at the Museum of Science for $25. The musical Wonder, based on R.J. Palacio's novel, continues through February 15 at Loeb Drama Center with tickets from $43 to $158.
Comedy events feature the Love’s a Joke Tour February 13-15 at Laugh Boston for $38.40, focusing on relationships, and Jenny Gorelick's standup on dating red flags at The Rockwell on February 13. Film screenings include Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights opening February 12 at Landmark Kendall Square Cinema.
Food lovers note the Boston Food & Wine Festival through March 28 at Boston Harbor Hotel, with events from $75. These offerings, drawn from local venues across Boston and Cambridge, emphasize accessible winter fun without speculation on attendance trends.