'Ones To Watch' returns to WBUR CitySpace
Your next favorite artist is right here in Greater Boston. Join us at CitySpace for “Ones to Watch: Boston's Emerging Artists,” featuring up-and-coming artists across an array of genres: dance, comedy, film, theater and more.
Past Events
Thursday, November 14 | 7:00 p.m.
Ones to Watch: Expanding the boundaries of musical theater with Daniel Lazour and Patrick Lazour
WBUR senior arts and culture reporter Cristela Guerra sat down with music theater writers Daniel Lazour and Patrick Lazours for a conversation about their creative process, artistic vision and developing work. The evening also included a preview of songs from their upcoming production “Night Side Songs,” coming to American Repertory Theater in March 2025. Watch the event here.
Wednesday, March 9 | 7:00 p.m.
Ones To Watch Comedy Festival with host Bethany Van Delft
An evening of comedy with four of Boston’s up and coming performers: Kristina Feliciano, El Kennedy, Uzair Malik and Mary Spadaro. Bethany Van Delft, host of The Moth StorySLAM and crowned Boston Magazine’s Best Comedian two years in a row, will emceed the event.
Wednesday, March 19 | 7:00 p.m.
Ones to Watch Short Film Festival
An evening of screenings of short films created by local filmmakers: Shaun Clarke, Maria Servellón, Brittany Severance, Sarah Wisner and Sean Temple. WBUR film critic Sean Burns moderated a post-film conversation about their craft, the challenges of making and financing movies and how to build an audience.
Wednesday, April 16 | 7:00 p.m.
Ones to Watch: The Floor Lords empower local youth through the positivity of hip hop dance
An evening with the Floor Lords, who use the positivity of hip hop dance to reach and empower inner city and local youth to understand how to direct their energy in a productive manner and foster creativity. The crew joined WBUR arts reporter Arielle Gray to discuss their history and mission, teach some moves and present an electrifying performance.
This series is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.