Guides

Things to Do This Week in Boston

Your frequently updated guide to getting off the couch and out of the house.


News

The 18 Best Noah Kahan Gifts, According to a Noah Kahan Fan

A hand holds a green cocktail with a mini candy cane in front of a white Christmas tree.
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Sneak Peek: View Boston’s Rooftop Bar, Stratus, Is Decked out for the Holidays

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Where to Find Outdoor Skating Rinks in Boston This Winter


Latest Stories

The Re-Education of the MFA

Will the oldest, most prestigious museum in town write the new rules for how to succeed in Boston today?

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Q&A: Candace McDuffie on 50 Rappers Who Changed the World

The Boston-based music journalist has a new book out exploring the history and influence of hip hop.

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Why Are So Many Scary Movies Set in New England?

Hollywood loves to make horror films here. Why? Consider our region’s haunted history—and how well we look the part.

The Interview: Lawrence O’Donnell

Whether the topic is Hollywood, presidential politics, or cable news, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell has plenty to say.

Seven Fall Date Ideas to Try Out around Boston

Make a DIY movie theater, take a foliage-focused road trip, or even just send food to your new boo across town.

Follow the Leaders

COVID-19 has forced local artists to get even more creative when it comes to sharing their work. Here are five genre-spanning Instagram accounts fitting big ideas into small frames.


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Best of Boston, arts and city life

Best of Boston, arts and city life

Including theaters, museum options, and other ways to explore the city.
Why Doesn't Boston Give New Edition Their Due?

Why Doesn't Boston Give New Edition Their Due?

Forget New Kids on the Block—New Edition is the greatest pop group Boston has ever produced. So why doesn't their hometown show them more love? G. Valentino Ball's story from our archives still resonates.


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How To Save the Arts

If Boston is to remain the “Athens of America,” our pandemic-assailed cultural institutions need an emergency intervention.

Seven Black Boston-Based Artists on Their Work as a Form of Protest

Local photographers, musicians, and more discuss how art and activism go hand in hand.

What Aspects of a Normal New England Summer Will You Miss the Most?

And in the absence of normality, what do we have to look forward to this season?

17 Dance Parties, Protests, Poetry Readings and More to Mark Juneteenth in Boston

Tune into a Zoom webinar or take to the streets.

Eight Massachusetts Movie Locations to Visit on a Day Drive

From the Knives Out mansion to an abandoned state hospital, explore these famous film sets—then hunker down with some popcorn.

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Seven Can't-Miss Events, Every Month

Seven Can't-Miss Events, Every Month

From theater to pop concerts to comedy stars, don't miss our monthly list.


Boston Day Trips You Can Take Without Leaving Your Car

Four scenic drives within an hour of the city, no masks required.

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My Life in the Age of COVID: New Kids on the Block’s Jordan Knight

He’s getting through the same way you are: with board games, Netflix, and a bit of ice cream.

You Can Now Visit Provincetown (from Home!) by Streaming This New TV Show

Hightown, a scripted Starz series set on Cape Cod, just dropped its first episode online.

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My Life in the Age of COVID: Camp Blood

“When I go outside, it just feels illegal.”