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13 murals around Boston 🎨

Take an artsy adventure around the city to locate these murals.

September 25, 2024 12:49 PM

Sara Frazier

The marquee outside of Roadrunner promoting a Cousin Stizz show

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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

Victoria Wasylak

Statue and Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown

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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

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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

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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

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Keith Lockhart conducts the Boston Pops Orchestra at Tanglewood on Parade

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Italian feasts in the North End

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The colorful Olympic rings stand outside the tan and brown exterior of Place de l'Hotel-de-Ville in Paris, France.

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Break it down: New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics

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A view of Lifted's dining room with a view of the city.

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Toast of the town: Drink Up Week sponsored by Lifted Rooftop Restaurant & Bar has arrived

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15 free, outdoor summer series

Explore Boston while having fun at these 15 summer series including concerts, movies, workout classes, and family fun.

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