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When Did It Become So Hard to Make Friends?
Boston has a loneliness problem. I spent a winter—and more than a few awkward outings—trying to solve mine.
How to Plan a Wedding Without Hashtags
As #bridetok posts infiltrate your social media feed, how do you orchestrate a big day that’s for you—and not just the Instagram photos? (It helps when the groom has never opened TikTok.)
34 Boston Restaurants with Cozy Fireplaces
Whether you’re braving the cold for dinner, a date, or just a few drinks.
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.
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.
Where to Find the Top Cider Doughnuts at Greater Boston Farms and Orchards
Head to these local spots for the tasty fall staple this season.
The Cape Cod Wedding Where Mom Made the Funfetti Cake and Everyone Danced to Blink-182
Two newlyweds dive right into marriage on the shores of Harwich Port.
The Great Massachusetts Nicotine Prohibition
Born after 2000? You can’t buy cigarettes or vapes in Brookline—ever—and other towns are following suit. Are generational nicotine bans brilliant public health policy or government overreach? Bay State lawmakers will soon decide.
18 Essential Boston Movies
Our city’s rich cinematic history goes way beyond Matt Damon.
Where to Warm Up with Hot Cocktails around Boston
These local bars and restaurants know that a warm, boozy drink is the best way to fight off the cold.
Meet the People Who Make Boston Movies Happen
They’ve cast more than 140 films. He coordinated The Instigators’ chase scene. She used to be Ben Affleck’s personal chef. Eight industry professionals responsible for Massachusetts’ cinematic magic.
Five Great Boston-Area Film Festivals
Hit these curated annual events for cutting-edge cinema, from fresh sci-fi to indie darlings, to support your local creative community.
How Oscar-Winning Film Producer Nina Fialkow Picks Projects
The Boston-based documentary champion cares most about one thing: “Impact.”
The Five Best Indie Cinemas in Greater Boston
From a Harvard Square arthouse to a West Newton community staple, these local institutions have kept our city a thriving cultural hub.
Hollywood Northeast: How Massachusetts Became a Booming Film Production Hub
Thank a 2006 tax credit for sparking the Bay State’s movie-making revolution.