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Guides

Things to Do This Week in Boston

All-you-can-eat ice cream for charity (Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl), SNL cast and writers doing improv (Improv With My Friends From Work), and the year’s biggest Pride parade.


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Personal Essay

A Chess Cheating Scandal, Emma Stone, and My Next Book

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Q&A

New England Finally Has Its Own Real Housewives—and They’re Incredible

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News

The A.R.T. Is Turning “Black Swan” into a Musical


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Personal Essay

I Fought Orcs in Virtual Reality and My Arms Have Never Been So Sore

How one night at a VR arcade proved that the future of play is anything but sedentary.

News

Wellesley Artist Lauren Pizzi Turns the Symbols of Illness into Masterstrokes

Painter and interior designer Lauren Pizzi creates original motifs to explore health and healing on canvas.

Guides

Where to Find Outdoor Skating Rinks in Boston This Winter

Ready to lace up those skates?

Personal Essay

I Made Dumplings at Mei Mei and It Was Worth Being a Third Wheel

One newcomer’s night at a South Boston cooking class.

Guides

Boston Winter Guide: 33 Indoor Things to Do When It’s Frigid Outside

Slime bars, escape rooms, and caviar happy hours—your guide to beating the freeze when winter gets brutal.

Advice

What Are Some Acceptable Things to Yell at Pro Athletes?

Really? More yelling at people just trying to do their jobs? I suppose if it’s going to happen anywhere, a game makes sense.


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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.

18 Essential Boston Movies

18 Essential Boston Movies

Our city’s rich cinematic history goes way beyond Matt Damon.


News

Snowport, Your Favorite Holiday Pop-Up Market, Is Back at Boston’s Seaport

The waterfront wonderland unveils its most inclusive holiday market yet, starting November 7.

Guides

31 Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Greater Boston, From Mildly Spooky to Absolutely Terrifying

Want legit scares or wholesome fall fun? Skip the basic pumpkin patches for these handpicked Halloween experiences—one for every day this month.

Guides

The Top Haunted Houses in Massachusetts

From hayrides to haunted mansions, 14 killer attractions within driving distance from Boston. Boo!

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Guides

The Best Places to Go Pumpkin Picking near Boston

The carving is up to you, though.

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Guides

Where to Go Apple Picking Near Boston

Find your perfect fall at these 11 awesome apple orchards—each less than an hour from the city.

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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.


Humor

Driving West Just to Look at Changing Leaves? What Am I Missing?

Sure, we got plenty of leafy trees right in town. But Western Massachusetts foliage rules, and deep down, we know it.

News

Rare Winslow Homer Exhibition Opens in Boston This November

The Museum of Fine Arts will unveil Winslow Homer watercolors that have been hidden for nearly 50 years—and it’s a spectacular show.

Guides

18 Things We Can’t Wait to Do This Fall

From Dua Lipa to off-Broadway debuts, the performances, shows, and art openings worth your time this fall.

News

The U.S.’s Biggest Irish Rock Festival Comes to Boston

Expect family-friendly vibes with enough street cred to satisfy the Guinness-and-Jameson crowd.

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