Matthew Reed Baker

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.
Arts & Entertainment

Alt-Rock Pioneers the Throwing Muses Are Back

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

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.
Arts & Entertainment

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.

Arts & Entertainment

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.

City Life

How to Talk Your Way into a Better Hotel Room

Work front-desk magic with these tips from Cleveland Circle Travel president Glenn Bornstein.

Arts & Entertainment

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.

Arts & Entertainment

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.

Arts & Entertainment

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.

Arts & Entertainment

The Taylor Swift Eras Tour of Science Comes to Boston

World-renowned professor Brian Cox sheds light on the mysteries of the universe at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre.

Arts & Entertainment

Yay, America! Where to See Serious Men Pretending to Revolt in Greater Boston This Spring

We’re doing really great as a nation, so it seems like the perfect time to celebrate our history with some tricorn hats, horses, and Minute Men re-enactments.

Arts & Entertainment

14 Things We Can’t Wait to Do This Spring and Early Summer

A highly subjective list of the concerts, shows, and experiences you shouldn’t miss this season.

Arts & Entertainment

Mfoniso Udofia Returns Home to Massachusetts with “Sojourners”

An innovative nine-play series kicks off with a reflection on family, tradition, and the immigrant experience.

Arts & Entertainment

Susan Tedeschi Brings the Tedeschi Trucks Band (and Her Signature Telecaster) to Boston

The Norwell native and Berklee alum returns home for three shows this fall.

Arts & Entertainment

Fall Arts Preview: 18 Things We Can’t Wait to Do This Season

From Billie Eilish to Romeo and Juliet—a highly subjective list of the concerts, festivals, and performers you shouldn’t miss this season.

Arts & Entertainment

16 Things We Can’t Wait to Do This Spring and Early Summer

A highly subjective list of concerts, comedians, movies, and more you need to see this season.

Arts & Entertainment

The MFA’s “Korean Wave” Exhibit Is Thrilling

A exuberant showcase of Korean culture, old and new, comes to Boston.