Something In The Way Fest + Kathy Griffin And 18 MA Events This Weekend

MASSACHUSETTS — It isn't so much a question of what there is to do in the Boston area and beyond, but rather, what should locals do?

Welcome to Patch's latest weekly roundup of highlight-worthy events across the city and surrounding areas. We've compiled them into one, easy-to-follow list, for your weekend planning.

This weekend, Run For Cover Records and The Bowery Presents have teamed up to present Something In The Way Fest, taking place on Saturday and Sunday at Roadrunner in Boston.

The two-day festival will bring big-name acts like Soccer Mommy, slowdive, American Football, Mannequin Pussy as part of a celebration of the 20 year anniversary of Run For Cover Records and The Bowery Presents.

The first iteration of the fest was in 2016 and included the likes of Alex G, Modern Baseball and Turnover, and now the 2025 edition is shaping up to be even bigger. The fest will include two stages at Roadrunner, with performances from over twenty bands.

Plus: Kathy Griffin plays Boston, the 36th Annual Boston Wine & Food Festival kicks off on Friday and more ahead for this weekend. Here's what else to know:

Friday

• Amplifying Voices Film Festival at The Cabot — Beverly
• Sing Sing at The Center for Arts Natick (through Feb. 5) — Natick
• Kathy Griffin at Symphony Hall — Boston
• (((O))) - As Part Of The Fenway Recordings Sessions at Brighton Music Hall — Boston
• Jamie XX at Roadrunner — Boston
• Half Waif at Arts at the Armory — Somerville
• 36th Annual Boston Wine & Food Festival — Boston

Saturday

• Blackberry Smoke at Palladium — Worcester
• 15th Annual New England Winter Blues Festival at Blue Ocean Music Hall — Salisbury
• Jackopierce at The Center for Arts Natick — Natick
• Commerford Kids Fun Fair at DCU Center — Worcester
• Something in the Way Fest (Saturday and Sunday) at Roadrunner — Boston
• The Tim Ray Trio + Special Guest Edmar Colon at Scullers Jazz Club — Boston
• We Black Folk - Griot Gatherings at Passim — Boston
• Della Mae at Crystal Ballroom — Somerville

Sunday

• Celebrity Series of Boston presents Seong-Jin Cho at Symphony Hall — Boston
• Glaive at The Sinclair — Cambridge
• Destroy Lonely at MGM Music Hall — Boston