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Photo taken on the Charles River, looking from the Longfellow Bridge down river towards the Prudential. A group of white sail boats are seen, and the trees along the river have autumn-colored leaves.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: November 4 to 7

November 4, 2021

a photo collage featuring studio photos of all 13 members of the team of Boston University researchers all posing in front of black backdrops in various poses.

Environmental Justice

This Squad of Researchers Is a Real-Life Justice League

October 27, 2021

photo of a square slice of pepperoni pizza

Things-to-do

The Weekender: October 21 to 24

October 21, 2021

a photo of the interior of Frugal Bookstore, showing a front view of shelves filled with books, as well as various pieces of African American paintings.

Books

Your Guide to the Best Local Independent Bookshops

October 15, 2021

exterior photo of outdoor coffee shop seating with a sun glare highlighting the shop's sign and entrance.

Food & Dining

Boston’s Best Cafés to Celebrate International Coffee Day

October 1, 2021

Photo of Director Ken Schneider (left) working with director of photography Roberto Chile at the home of Cuban artist Fuster for the film, Los Hermanos/The Brothers, which is one of the nine films screening during BLIFF. Schneider has brown curly hair and a gotee and holds a tripod. Chile holds a video camera and both men look off to their left. They are in a building covered by mosaic designs.

Film & TV

Boston’s Latino International Film Festival, Kicking Off Today, Helmed by BU Alum

September 24, 2021

A photo of Jamaica Pond at sunset

In the City

What’s Your Favorite Nearby Park?

August 16, 2021

Gooey fresh baked chocolate chip cookies cool on a baking sheet.

Restaurants

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Where to Find the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in Boston

August 4, 2021

Photo of two women, one seated at a white keyboard, the other standing in a colorful dress with her arms extended, perhaps singing. Behind them, a brick wall decorated with flowers is seen.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Experience a Free Concert of Opera and Musical Theater in Coolidge Corner

July 29, 2021

Photo taken of Michael Underhill (left, Ferdinand), John Douglas Thompson (Prospero), and Nora Eschenheimer (Miranda) in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, running on the Boston Common through August 8. The trio was long, sand-colored clothing and extend their hands towards one another while standing at the front of a stage covered with sand.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Free Shakespeare on the Boston Common

July 27, 2021

Photo of the stage at the Herter Park Amphitheater. Five illuminated beams ring a small wooden stage; trees and a setting sun are seen in the background.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Free Outdoor Concert in Allston

July 22, 2021

Photo of crayola sidewalk chalk pieces of various pastel colors laying on pavement.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Decorate the Upham’s Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library

July 20, 2021

Firelei Baez's sculpture depicting the ruins of Sans-Souci Palace on display at the ICA Watershed in Boston

In the City

To Do Today: Visiting Haiti’s Past at This Year’s ICA Watershed

July 19, 2021

Close-up photo of a German Shepherd dog licking a multi-flavored ice cream cone.

Food

National Ice Cream Day: Best Scoops in Boston

July 16, 2021

A stand-up comic entertains a small crowd outdoors at Eastie Farms in East Boston, Massachusetts.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Stand-Up Comedy in East Boston

July 15, 2021

A photo of Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech,” on view at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech” Exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

July 8, 2021

A photo of a person putting their hand to their forehead in extreme heat

Heat Illness

How Does Heat Exposure Affect the Body and Mind?

July 6, 2021

Photo of a hand placing a succulent into a triangular terrarium. The person wears a black long-sleeve and other plants are seen nearby on the table.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Create Your Own Terrarium

June 29, 2021

Heat map of the Boston metro area

Environmental Health

As Temperatures Set Records, Heat Exposure Hits Some Neighborhoods Harder than Others

June 25, 2021

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 1984 painting, “ERO"

Things-to-do

Celebrating Juneteenth on and off Campus

June 17, 2021

Celebrating Juneteenth on and off Campus