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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.


Guides

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

Guides

Six House Museums to Visit Within Boston City Limits

Personal Essay

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


Latest Stories

News

Fall Arts Events in Boston: Salvador Dalí & Manet

Where to go and what to see for your fall arts fix.

News

Cambridge’s Porter Square Books Plots Big Move

The beloved bookstore opens a new chapter, relocating to a bigger, brighter space in Lesley University Hall this October.

Q&A

What Has Comedian Dane Cook Been Up To Lately?

Heading out on a new tour, the Boston-bred comic talks Kowloon brawl jokes, TikTok laughs, and his latest projects.

News

“It Ends with Us” Movie: The Story Behind Lily Bloom’s ‘Best of Boston’ Award

Here is the 2023 Boston magazine cover that only exists in Colleen Hoover’s cinematic universe.

Party Pics

Gala-Hopping with Bentley Owners and Leslie Odom Jr.

Our intrepid society columnist reports from Boston’s swankiest affairs, including the Green & White Ball at the Newbury Boston and Hot Pink Party at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.

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Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Candlepin Bowling in and around Boston

Up for a challenge? Try your hand at the beloved New England bowling tradition at these local alleys.


In This Section

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.


Longform

Is Candlepin Bowling a Dying Pastime?

In the shadow of gleaming new condos, the close-knit community inside Eastie’s Central Park Lanes tries to keep its 67-year-old league alive. When the last pin finally falls, what happens to the social connections that once brought neighbors together?

Q&A

Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, and Hong Chau Talk “The Instigators”

The three co-stars discuss buddy-movie classics, Dunkin’, and how their new film is “a love letter to Boston attitudes.”

Excerpt

The Art of Listening: What I Learned from Women

Be unforgettable, know what you’re willing to sacrifice, and never, ever give up: In an excerpt from his latest book, contributing editor John D. Spooner shares wisdom from the remarkable women in his life.

Boston Magazine Events

Get Your Tickets for Best of Boston Soirée 2024 Here

Come join us for our golden anniversary party at Roadrunner in Boston.

Profiles

The Enduring Imagination of Henry Bear’s Park

This local toy store chainlet has succeeded for 48 years by centering creativity in play.

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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.


News

We’re So Grateful Wally’s Café Jazz Club Still Exists

This 77-year-old family-run South End venue—where Billie Holiday performed and Bill Murray cavorted—is truly the best of Boston’s best.

News

Lana del Rey Weathered a Thunderstorm to Headline Fenway Park

Your favorite artist’s artist brought out special guests (Quavo!)—and lots of bows.

Q&A

Activist Jimmy Hills of “Java with Jimmy” on Success, Positivity and Coffee

The activist and livestreamer who’s become “something of an influencer” is fully caffeinated and ready to take on Boston, one interview at a time.

Humor

Why I’m Ready to Break Up With Summer

School’s out, but fun is definitely not in. Why I’m done with every kid’s favorite season of the year.

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