Photo: Robert Torres As the Boston Symphony Orchestra, one of the Hub’s longest-standing arts institutions, gets ready for its 2024–2025 season celebrating music director Andris Nelsonsâ

A spectacular and joyous celebration of African and Caribbean culture, the 30th Cambridge Carnival once again takes to the streets in and around Central Square on September 8

Held annually on the streets, parks and waters of South Boston, the Boston Triathlon returns August 17 & 18

Summer in Boston’s North End means one thing: a steady stream of lively, religious-themed feasts and processions

The Skating Club of Boston and U.S. Figure Skating presents the Elite Summer Sizzler August 15

For its second go-round of 2024, the semi-annual Dine Out Boston once again highlights a wide array of area eateries

Experience a hidden world of colorful insects when Cirque du Soleil’s OVO comes to Boston University’s Agganis Arena July 19–28

Celebrate French independence at one of these Gallic-themed gatherings on and around July 14