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Image: collage of artists hosting concerts in Boston in june 2022. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Girl Ultra, Ravyn Lenae, and Florence and the Machine. All three are shown singing in concert, with bright and ethereal colors shown on them as they sing to a crowd. Photos are shown within polaroid-style borders. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music" in a repeating pattern

New Music

New Music June 2022: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

June 1, 2022

Photo of flags on Boston Common in Boston, which are placed there for Memorial Day, on a sunny day. Small American flags are planted in the ground in neat rows. in the distance tall city buildings can be seen, as well as people waling on a pathway below the flags.

Things-to-do

How to Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Boston

May 26, 2022

Image: collage of artists releasing music in march 2022. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Mariah the Scientist, Wet Leg, and Pusha T. Mariah the Scientist is shown performing at Coachella on polaroid-style borders. Wet Leg is shown on stage at the Pabst Theatre as they play guitars on a purple-lit stage on polaroid-style borders. Pusha T shown performing in concert. He holds a microphone to his mouth and one arms is raised as he faces the crowd within polaroid-style borders. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music" in a repeating pattern

New Music

New Music May 2022: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

May 5, 2022

photo of the inside of Roadrunner during a concert with a full house. On stage, at back, a band is playing, lit by bright white lights. The photo is taken from above on the second floor balcony.

In the City

Six Boston Live Music Venues to Check Out

April 27, 2022

Photo of the BU Sustainability Festival. Various open tents and booths are shown set up around Marsh Plaza on Commonwealth Ave. Various students and people congregate and interact at booths featuring giveaways, farmer's markets, and plants.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: April 21 to 24

April 20, 2022

Photo of Katherine Schabe (CFA’22) (left) and Clara Francesca (right) performing at the Boston Playwrights’ Theatre in "Beasts". Two white women, one blonde and one brunette, lean over a table and sniff/inspect what looks to be a blueberry pie. Setting is a stage kitchen.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: April 14 to 18

April 13, 2022

Image: collage of artists releasing music in march 2022. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Rotimi, Peach Pit, and Denzel Curry . Denzel Curry is seen performing in concert on polaroid-style borders while the group Peach Pit poses in front of an old sedan in it's individual polaroid-style borders and Rotimi is seen smiling and wearing a gold and tan shirt as he smiles at the camera within polaroid-style borders. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music"

Music

Hot New Music April 2022: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

April 1, 2022

Image: collage of artists releasing music in march 2022. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Aminé, Black Country, New Road, and Epik High. Aminé is seen performing in concert on polaroid-style borders while the groups Black Country, New Road and Epik High poses in front of backdrops in their individual polaroid-style borders. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music"

New Music

Hot New Music March 2022: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

March 3, 2022

A photo of the JFK presidential museum in Boston, MA at dusk, with lights reflecting off the silver exterior

Weekender

The Weekender: February 17 to 21

February 16, 2022

a table in Tresca, and elegant restaurant in Boston, MA

Things-to-do

Five Valentine’s Day Date Ideas at a Reasonable Price

February 5, 2022

Image: collage of artists releasing music in february 2021. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Ye (formerly Kanye West), Courtney Barnett , and Mitski all performing in concert on polaroid-style borders. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music"

New Music

Hot New Music February 2022: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

February 2, 2022

Resources

Everything You Need to Set Yourself Up for Success in 2022

January 28, 2022

Candid photo of people walking, talking, and reading on warm fall day by the Alan and Sherry Leventhal Center. They're surrounded by trees with yellow and orange fall leaves and wear little to no layers for warmth.

Voices & Opinion

POV: The End of Indian Summer

November 8, 2021

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

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.

Food & Dining

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

August 4, 2021

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