Support Us Button Widget

Arts

The marquee outside of Roadrunner promoting a Cousin Stizz show
Play
Hear the beat of Boston at these live music venues
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
August 29, 2024 02:04 PM
 · 
Victoria Wasylak
Statue and Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown
Play
Kid-friendly activities in Boston
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Boston has to offer — complete with museum experiences, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
July 10, 2024
 · 
Staff
A Back Bay street on a sunny morning.
Culture
ICYMI: June Crossword Puzzle
Think back on all the exciting things that happened in June. Now, take a shot at this crossword puzzle.
June 30, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton
Crowds walking through Downtown Crossings during Harborfest celebrations.
Events
Your guide to Harborfest in Boston
Break out the red, white, and blue and prepare to party in the USA Boston-style during the city’s Independence Day celebrations.
June 28, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton
BOS-Woven-City-Art-Allston-2024
Culture
See the “Woven City” art installation in Allston
This new permanent art installation highlights our city’s transit system and modes of transportation through history.
June 20, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton
"Bring It On" projected on an outdoor movie screen at the Charles River Speedway beer garden.
Culture
Coolidge Corner Theatre brings outdoor movies to four locations
The theater will be showing movies at four locations in the Boston area with screenings happening July-September.
June 19, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
A new mural in the Seaport that reads "Remember: going through it is often how we get to the other side of it."
Culture
Inspiring new mural in Boston’s Seaport
See the colorful new mural from poet Cleo Wade at the intersection of I-90 and Congress Street.
May 17, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton
Buy, sell, and trade records at Nuggets Records.
Retail
Groove your way into these Boston-area record stores
Score some new vinyl at these local shops on Record Store Day — or any day, for that matter.
April 18, 2024
 · 
Staff
Keith Lockhart conducts the Boston Pops Orchestra at Tanglewood on Parade
Sponsored
Must-see Pops performances coming to Symphony Hall
The 2024 season of Boston Pops sets the stage for an unforgettable spring with concerts of varying themes and genres.
Sponsored by
The cast of "Hadestown" dances on stage in front of tables and chairs and a staircase.
Sponsored
Dive into myth + music at the Wang Theatre
Sponsored by
BOS-Gardner-Museum-Frame
History
Heist history: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft
Don your detective caps as we take a deep dive into the infamous 1990 art theft. 🔍
March 18, 2024
 · 
Staff
Load More
Good news for Boston.
Get the best local news & events sent to your inbox each morning, for free.
The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
More from BOStoday
The colorful Olympic rings stand outside the tan and brown exterior of Place de l'Hotel-de-Ville in Paris, France.
Culture
Break it down: New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Check out the newest sports debuting at the Paris 2024 Olympics, plus where you can get involved with them here in Boston.
July 22, 2024
 · 
Staff
hutchins_farm_197805538_264067765503602_1715637935505012082_n
Live
Farmers markets in and around Boston
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 12 farmers markets around Boston, MA.
July 22, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton
A view of Lifted's dining room with a view of the city.
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week sponsored by Lifted Rooftop Restaurant & Bar has arrived
From Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024, we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Boston; check out our map of local drink deals.
July 16, 2024
 · 
Monica Garske
Photo of people on picnic chairs watching live music at the hatch memorial shell
City
15 free, outdoor summer series
Explore Boston while having fun at these 15 summer series including concerts, movies, workout classes, and family fun.
July 2, 2024
 · 
Michael Beausoleil
BOS-Gordon-Ramsay-Hot-Dog-2024
Culture
Hot diggity dog — 7 hot dogs to eat around Boston
Take a bite out of these seven unique dogs around the Greater Boston area ahead of the Fourth of July.
July 1, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton
A woman in a shirt that reads "Black by popular demand" is on a stage with a spotlight on her. The background is dark.
Events
Groove to the Boston Art & Music Soul Festival
The festival will take place Saturday, June 29-Sunday, June 30.
June 27, 2024
 · 
Brianna Williams
An outdoor table with several plates and bowls sitting on top, including a salad, pasta dish, hummus plate, and olives. Two cocktails with fruit garnishes are also on the table.
Culture
10 Boston-focused social media accounts to follow
We asked you to help us spice up our social media feeds — now we’re returning the favor by sharing some unique picks.
June 27, 2024
 · 
Emily Shea-Owen
The mural at Kendall Common
Culture
New pop-up roller rink in Cambridge
The new pop-up outdoor social space and roller skating rink Rollerama at Kendall Common is now open.
June 26, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton
Crowds singing and dancing in front of stage at Donna Summer disco party
Events
10 groovy years of celebrating Donna Summer at this local disco party
Our city’s disco party tradition returns this Thursday, June 27. Grab your roller skates and head to City Hall Plaza’s Donna Summer Disco Party.
June 26, 2024
 · 
Jessica Burton