Boston Classical Meetup

Boston Classical Meetup was created in August 2011 to provide a general classical meetup group for veterans and rookies alike. We attend all types of classical performances: symphonies, operas, chamber works, etc. in all kinds of venues - even house parties! (think Schubertiade...)

We will usually be meeting after performances, sometimes before, and occasionally during. Pre- and post-performance activities (lectures, receptions, parties, etc) are usually part of the meetup itself, so be sure to check the details! 
Check out The Boston Musical Intelligencer calendar page and feel free to suggest a meetup. Please note that you would likely be responsible for coordinating the event.

Classical Music
CRB - Classical Radio Boston
WCRB's mission is to bring the joy and beauty of classical music to as many people as possible, and to bring as many people as possible into the world of classical music.
- from the CRB website

Classical Music Events
New England Conservatory of Music Events Page
Many free classical music events are listed. Performers are students, faculty and visiting musicians. Remember to scroll to the end and "Load More".
- From concert link sent in by Frank L.
Jordan Hall concert calendar page
Many of these are classical music concerts.
If anyone sees an event they'd like to host a BCM event for, please send a message to the Organizer. Please allow at least two weeks' lead time so members have the chance to get tickets and sign up.

Event Cancellation
Some groups cancel events at the last minute because there are too few signups. We will not do this. If an event is announced, it will be held. Unless there is inclement weather, a natural disaster or a serious transport strike, there will not be a cancellation.
If an event can only be held if a certain number of members sign up, this will be stated on the event page when the event is announced.

No-Flake, Zero No-show group
Group events often involve reservations at restaurants and hiring of venues. Organizers have to put in a lot of effort to set up the event. Members might change work schedules and travel far to meet other members. It is inconsiderate to the group and its members to sign up for in-person events and then send in a last-minute cancellation or do a no-show.

No-shows and flake outs undermine the relationship between organizers and members, and destroy the community spirit of meetups. The attendance record has a large role to play in deciding how we host future events, and in the extreme case, if we can even have events.

We should try to make our group a no-flake, zero no-show group. Let's make a commitment to respect each other, and support group events by showing up.

‘People feel they don’t owe anyone anything’: the rise in ‘flaking’ out of social plans - The Guardian

No-shows:
If you sign up for an event, please show up. If you have a schedule change and can't make it, please change your RSVP to "Not going". All no-shows in all meetups will be marked as such where possible, so the attendee lists can better reflect actual attendance.

Joining the meetup group
To be a member of this group you need to have a profile photo recognizable as you. This helps people recognize each other at meetups. This is required for all new members joining after December 2024. Please have a look at group event descriptions. Join if you feel that these are the types of events you would like to take part in.

Update - October 31st, 2022 - As of November 1st, Meetup removed the group pages feature. The "About Boston Classical Meetup" page by Mike Stoughton has been preserved for posterity in this Google Sheets workbook. Screenshots are in this Google Docs file.

Update - January 3rd, 2025 - In mid-2024 Meetup announced: "Message boards will no longer be available after July 18, 2024." Shortly afterwards, the Message Board and Mailing List archives on Meetup were both removed. Here are the external archives:

BCM Mailling List Archive
First message sent: October 12th, 2011 - Mike Stoughton
Meetup details changed: Boston Philharmonic - Sibelius, Tchaikovsky, Nielsen - Jordan Hall ...

BCM Message Board Archive
First posting: August 10th, 2011 - Mike Stoughton
Meetup details changed: First Meetup! New Philharmonia ..

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Banner photo:

BU @ Symphony Hall with a BCM ticket special! - Hosted By Sasha - Monday, November 23, 2015
- from BCM photo album