A collage of six images: Top left shows a man with short hair and a black sweater smiling with hands clasped against an orange background. Top center features an illustrated anthropomorphic raccoon wearing a monocle, red scarf, and armor with swords and gadgets. Top right depicts a man with blond hair and a beard adjusting the collar of his black leather jacket against a purple, wavy background. Bottom left captures a runner dressed in a green and red elf costume with sunglasses, running in a race with other runners. Bottom center shows a silhouette of a beast and a woman facing each other closely, with a purple and pink gradient background and red petals falling. Bottom right presents a woman with dark hair, wearing a dark coat and striped shirt, posing with one hand behind her head in front of green foliage.
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Things to Do This Week in Boston

TV people (Don Lemon, Lena Dunham), transcendent art (Xandra Ibarra’s Nude Laughing, Derrick Adams’s View Master) and one 130-year-old marathon.


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

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Six House Museums to Visit Within Boston City Limits

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


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A collage of six images: Top left shows a man with short hair and a black sweater smiling with hands clasped against an orange background. Top center features an illustrated anthropomorphic raccoon wearing a monocle, red scarf, and armor with swords and gadgets. Top right depicts a man with blond hair and a beard adjusting the collar of his black leather jacket against a purple, wavy background. Bottom left captures a runner dressed in a green and red elf costume with sunglasses, running in a race with other runners. Bottom center shows a silhouette of a beast and a woman facing each other closely, with a purple and pink gradient background and red petals falling. Bottom right presents a woman with dark hair, wearing a dark coat and striped shirt, posing with one hand behind her head in front of green foliage.
Guides

Things to Do This Week in Boston

TV people (Don Lemon, Lena Dunham), transcendent art (Xandra Ibarra’s Nude Laughing, Derrick Adams’s View Master) and one 130-year-old marathon.

A woman with dark hair tied back is playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone. She is wearing a sleeveless dark top and a necklace. In the background, a man is playing a cello, illuminated by green and purple stage lights. The setting appears to be a live music performance on a dimly lit stage.
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Alt-Rock Pioneers the Throwing Muses Are Back

Boston’s alt-rock trailblazers refuse to become nostalgia acts.

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Six House Museums to Visit Within Boston City Limits

Here’s where to admire architecture and antique furniture.

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I Took My Kid to a DIY Craft Studio in Natick and We Both Left Happy

A mall craft zone turned a dreary Sunday into a sweet, screen-free bonding session.

Two feet facing each other near a window with a snowy scene outside; one foot wears a brown boot with snow on it, and the other wears a decorative slipper with floral embroidery and red pants. White musical notes and a treble clef float above the feet.
Personal Essay

I Tried a Bhangra Dance Class and My Dad Moves Didn’t Stand a Chance

Rediscovering joy and rhythm in a welcoming Punjabi folk dance class in Cambridge—no Bollywood experience required.

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Where to Shop, Eat, and Play at Boston’s Snowport Holiday Market

With more than 125 vendors, there’s a lot to do in the Seaport this season. Here’re our recommendations.


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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.


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Seven Can't-Miss Events, Every Month

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


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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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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.

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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.

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The Top Haunted Houses in Massachusetts

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

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