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Five things to do around Boston, April 22-28

See Noah Kahan perform at Fenway, celebrate Japanese culture, and more.

Over the weekend, check out the Japanese Festival Boston 2024.Adobe Stock

Tuesday to Sunday

Subterranean Songs

Experience the Tony Award-winning Hadestown, at the Boch Center Wang Theatre. Directed by Rachel Chavkin and written by Anaïs Mitchell, the musical is a love story inspired by the ancient Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice. Showtimes vary. Tickets start at $39. bochcenter.org

Wednesday

Movie Mission

WBUR CitySpace is bringing back a popular event from last year with Earth Week: Choose Your Own Disaster II. Join Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson, co-hosts of the podcast Endless Thread, for a discussion about how to watch disaster movies in an age of climate change. Kasha Patel from The Washington Post and other panelists will discuss the science behind some classic end-of-the-world flicks. 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15 general admission, $5 for students. wbur.org

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Thursday to Sunday

Rogue Rhapsody

Watch a performance of the original Prague version of Mozart’s seminal opera, Don Giovanni, at The Huntington Theatre. The work follows the infamous seducer around Seville, blending drama and dark comedy. Directed by Chuck Hudson, the opera features Sidney Outlaw. Showtimes vary; live and streaming options available. Tickets start at $30; online viewing is pay what you can. baroque.boston

Saturday and Sunday

Little Tokyo

Dive into Japanese culture at the Japanese Festival Boston 2024 on Boston Common. Festival highlights include a musical performance by Garyu: Alternative Taiko Unit, as well as traditional food vendors, games, children’s activities, cultural workshops, and more from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. www.japanfestivalboston.org

Sunday

Play Ball

Journey into the magic of his newest album, Stick Season, during Noah Kahan Night at Fenway Park. See the Red Sox play the Chicago Cubs, accompanied by an appearance by Kahan. Attendees who use the offer code “NOAH” will take home a bobblehead of Kahan with his dog, Penny. A portion of proceeds will go to The Busyhead Project, Kahan’s nonprofit aimed at mental health advocacy. 7:10 p.m. Tickets start at $42. mlb.com

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