Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

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November 2026

Sunday, November 1

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

showtimes

Watershed Community Event: Veronica Robles Cultural Center Day of the DeadInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportfreeOctober 31, November 1, and November 2community seasonal free

10 AM

Boston Family Days @ 10 AMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportfreeNovember 1, November 8, and December 6; more dates listedart family friendly free
Play Date: Free Family Art Day @ 10 AMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportfreeNovember 1, December 6, and February 7; more dates listedart workshop family friendly free
Watershed Community Event: Veronica Robles Cultural Center Day of the Dead @ 10 AMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportfreeNovember 1 and 2community seasonal free

Monday, November 2

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

showtimes

Watershed Community Event: Veronica Robles Cultural Center Day of the DeadInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportfreeOctober 31, November 1, and November 2community seasonal free

Wednesday, November 4

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

10 AM

Homeschool Family Workshop @ 10 AMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfamily friendly workshop art

Thursday, November 5

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

5 PM

ICA Free Thursday Night @ 5 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreeweekly on Thursdayart free

6 PM

“Feel no guilt in your desire:” 90 YEARS Short Film Program @ 6 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportfreeNovember 5 and December 13film free

Friday, November 6

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

5 PM

FIRST FRIDAYS @ 5 PMNew Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedfordart community

Saturday, November 7

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

10 AM

Bank of America Museums on Us @ 10 AMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportfreeNovember 7, November 8 and December 5; more dates listedart free

11 AM

Watershed Community Event: Harboring Creativity @ 11 AMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportfreeNovember 7 and 8community free

12 PM

Perfect Memory @ 12 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 7, 8, and 11; more dates listedart workshop family friendly

1 PM

90 YEARS Exhibition Tour @ 1 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportfreeNovember 7, 8, and 14; more dates listedart tour free exhibits

Sunday, November 8

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

ICA Unlocked: Contemporary Art for the CuriousInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 8 and 22art workshop
ICA Unlocked: Contemporary Art for the CuriousInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 8 and November 22art workshop

11 AM

Family ART-trek @ 11 AMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 8, December 13, and January 10; more dates listedart family friendly tour

1 PM

ICA Unlocked: Contemporary Art for the Curious @ 1 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 8 and 22, 1–3:30 PMart workshop

7 PM

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and ICA/Boston present Sudan Archives: Any Shape I Want @ 7 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportmusic

Thursday, November 12

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

6 PM

Art-Making After Dark @ 6 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreemonthly; November 12, December 10, and January 14art workshop free

7 PM

The Artist’s Voice: Leilah Babirye with Ruth Erickson @ 7 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreeart talk free

Friday, November 13

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

7 PM

ICA Gala 2026 @ 7 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportart

Sunday, November 15

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

11 AM

Member Tour: 90 YEARS & Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) @ 11 AMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportart tour exhibits

Tuesday, November 17

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

2 PM

Online Series: Eyes on Art @ 2 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportfreeNovember 17 and December 15art free

Friday, November 20

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

showtimes

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: Collage Revisited and Story /Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 20 and 21 at 20:00; November 22 at 14:00dance
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: Collage Revisited and Story /Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 20 and 21 at 20:00; November 22 at 14:00dance

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: Collage Revisited and Story /Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 20 and 21 at 8 PM; November 22 at 2 PMdance

8 PM

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: Collage Revisited and Story / @ 8 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 20–21 at 20:00 and November 22 at 14:00dance

Saturday, November 21

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

showtimes

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: Collage Revisited and Story /Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 20 and 21 at 20:00; November 22 at 14:00dance

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: Collage Revisited and Story /Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 20 and 21 at 8 PM; November 22 at 2 PMdance

Sunday, November 22

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

showtimes

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: Collage Revisited and Story /Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 20 and 21 at 20:00; November 22 at 14:00dance

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company: Collage Revisited and Story /Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportNovember 20 and 21 at 8 PM; November 22 at 2 PMdance

2 PM

Gallery Talk: Max Gruber on 90 YEARS @ 2 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreeart talk free

December 2026

Friday, December 4

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

6 PM

First Fridays: Made with Love @ 6 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportmonthly First Fridaysart

Friday, December 11

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

7 PM

The Inevitable Return: Exploding Plastic Revisited @ 7 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportart

Sunday, December 13

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (8)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Cynthia Daignault: Valley Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
To My Best Friend Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

2 PM

Gallery Talk: Ruth Erickson on Leilah Babirye: Embaga ya Naki ne Naki (Wedding of Naki and Naki) @ 2 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreeart talk free exhibits

January 2027

Thursday, January 21

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (5)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

Andrew Schneider: NOWISWHENWEARE (the stars)Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportJanuary 21, 22, and 23; more dates listedart

February 2027

Friday, February 26

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (5)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

showtimes

Ogemdi Ude: MAJORInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportFebruary 26 and 27dance

8 PM

Ogemdi Ude: MAJOR @ 8 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportFebruary 26 and 27 at 8 PMdance

March 2027

Thursday, March 4

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (5)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

2 PM

Gallery Talk: Erika Umali on 90 YEARS @ 2 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreetalk art free

7 PM

Gallery Talk: Erika Umali on 90 YEARS @ 7 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreeart talk free exhibits

Sunday, March 7

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (5)

90 YEARS Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
90 YEARS — Beyond the Galleries Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
My ICA Story Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Spotlight: Joan Logue Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

2 PM

Gallery Talk: Erika Umali on 90 YEARS @ 2 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Seaportfreetalk art free

Thursday, March 18

ongoing exhibits and limited runs (1)

Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston

showtimes

Motherhood, an Artist Lecture by Suzanne Bocanegra Starring Judah LangInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportMarch 18 and 19talk theater art

8 PM

Motherhood, an Artist Lecture by Suzanne Bocanegra Starring Judah Lang @ 8 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportMarch 18 and 19 at 8 PMart talk

April 2027

Friday, April 9

showtimes

sweat variant – Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born: adaku, part 2Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportApril 9 and 10dance

8 PM

sweat variant – Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born: adaku, part 2: she shivers with it @ 8 PMInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston, SeaportApril 9 and 10, 8–9:30 PMdance