Boston Events: Thursday, May 6, 2010

Billy Connolly Live
Thursday, May 6 & Friday, May 7, 2010
8:00pm
Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre,270 Tremont St. Boston, 02116
(617) 482-9393
$53-$63

After four weeks of sold out shows in London, British Comedian Billy Connolly will bring his latest, BILLY CONNOLLY LIVE! to Boston. Connolly, who you might recognize from the hit 80s sitcom "Head of the Class", has been called Britains greatest living comedian by critics. Both comic performances will take place at the Shubert Theatre in Downtown Boston. Tickets start at $53 and are for sale at Citicenter.org or by phone at 866-348-9738.


Comedian Bill Burr at The Wilbur
Thursday, May 6 @ 7:30pm
Friday, May 7 @ 7:30pm and 10pm
The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston, 02116
(617) 248-9700
$24-$32

Comedian and Actor Bill Burr has made regular appearances in "Chappelle's Show", "Late Show with David Letterman", and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". He also played a role in the recently released flick "Date Night" with Steve Carell and Tina Fey. Get tickets to see him perform here or call 1-800-745-3000


Author Brunonia Barry Discusses "The Map of True Places
May 6, 2010
7pm
Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St. Brookline 02446
617-566-6660
FREE

Brunonia Barry, author of New York Times Bestseller "The Lace Reader", is about to release a new book, "The Map of True Places". She will appear at Brookline Booksmith on May 6 to discuss it. The book will be available in bookstores and online on May 4. Read more about "The Map of True Places".