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Photo: An aerial street view of Central Square in Cambridge, MA

Neighborhood

Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Central Square

June 18, 2025

Photo: A view of boats docked at Jamaica Pond, with trees lining the sides and a building in the distance

In the City

Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

May 1, 2025

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Things-to-do

12 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in and around Boston

December 19, 2024

Photo: The black and pink storefront for "Dani's Queer Bar" in Boston

LGBTQ+ Nightlife

Dani’s Queer Bar Seeks to Renew Boston’s LGBTQ+ Nightlife Scene

December 2, 2024

Photo: Two Jack-o-laterns lit from within.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: October 31 to November 3

October 30, 2024

Photo: A composite image of three photos framed with a white boarder on a black background with text overlay that reads WHATS HOT IN MUSIC. The three artist, from left are The Kid LAROI, a white man with short hair wearing all black, center, Janet Jackson, a Black women with long curly hair wearing all black while performing on stage, and right, Lizzy McAlpine, a white women with long, dark hair wearing a white knit dress.

Music

What’s Hot in Music June: New Albums, Local Concerts

June 3, 2024

Photo: A picture of three cocktails being raised in a cheers at a bar

Nightlife

Six Bars to Try Now That Allston’s Tavern in the Square Has Shuttered

June 3, 2024

Photo: A collage of three images of different musicians. Background text overlay reads: "What's Hot in Music"

Music

What’s Hot in Music This Month: New Albums, Local Concerts

April 29, 2024

Photo: A photo with a older Black man sitting in a recording studio with the dials and controls behind him.

Venice Biennale

Louis Chude-Sokei Brings BU, Spoken Word, and Dub Reggae Sounds to Venice Biennale

April 16, 2024

Photo: A composite image of three musicians: Taylor Swift, Maggie Rogers, and the Black Keys. Taylor, top left hand screen, extends out her arm and points while in a bedazzled leotard. The Black Keys, center bottom, are on stage, looking at each other as they perform. Rogers, top left, holds a mic to her mouth, singing, as she looks out. A blue light illuminates her head, creating a halo effect.

Music

What’s Hot in Music This Month: New Releases, Local Concerts

April 3, 2024

Photo: A collage image with Kasey Musgraves, Ariana Grande, and Beyonce.

Music

New Music March 2024: New Albums, Local Concerts

March 1, 2024

Photo: A composite image of three photos: one of Tinashe, a woman with long dark curly hair, Mitski, a woman with short dark hair performing, and Boys II Men, three Black men performing.

Boston

New Music February 2024: New Albums, Local Concerts

February 1, 2024

Image: collage of artists either hosting concerts in Boston in December 2023 or with new albums coming out in September. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, and Tate McRae Each photo has white, polaroid-style borders. At left, Nicki Minaj, a Black woman with long black hair and wearing a pink dress see-through veil, poses for a photo. At right, Tate McRae, a white young woman with long straight dark brown hair and wearing a shiny black puffer coat, smiles and poses for a photo. Center, Mariah Carey is shown performing in concert. A light-skinned Black woman with long, curly dirty blonde hair and wearing a black dress, smiles and performs with mic in hand on stage. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music" in a repeating pattern.

Music

New Music December 2023: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

November 30, 2023

Photo: A band plays on a stage in front of an indoor winter market full of people in Somerville, MA

Weekender

The Weekender: November 30 to December 3

November 29, 2023

Image: collage of artists either hosting concerts in Boston in November 2023 or with new albums coming out in November. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Kevin Abstract, Dolly Parton, and Jungkook. Each photo has white, polaroid-style borders. At left, Kevin Abstract performs in concert, mic in hand; he is a Black man wearing a white tee shirt. At right, Jungkook, a Korean man with black hair and wearing a white shirt, olive green collared shirt, and tan pants, smiles on stage with mic in hand as he squats. Center, Dolly Parton is shown posing in front of a yellow backdrop. An older white woman with platinum blonde hair and wearing a white jumpsuit smiles and poses. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music" in a repeating pattern.

New Music

New Music November 2023: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

October 31, 2023

Image: collage of artists either hosting concerts in Boston in October 2023 or with new albums coming out in September. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Joji, Maluma, and Kim Petras. Each photo has white, polaroid-style borders. At left, Joji performs in concert, mic in hand; he is a white man wearing a white tee shirt and cap on his head. At right, Kim Petras, a white young woman with platinum blonde hair and wearing a silky green dress and bold sunglasses, smiles on stage with mic in hand. Center, Maluma is shown performing in concert. A Hispanic man wearing a black vest and sunglasses performs with mic in hand on stage. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music" in a repeating pattern.

New Music

New Music October 2023: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

October 2, 2023

Image: collage of artists either hosting concerts in Boston in September 2023 or with new albums coming out in September. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Lil Yachty, Tove Lo, and Becky G. Each photo has white, polaroid-style borders. At left, Lil Yachty performs in concert, mic in hand; he is a Black man wearing a black hoodie and black pants. At right, Becky G, a tan young woman with black hair tied in a high ponytail and wearing a white dress, smiles with mic in hand. Center, Tove Lo is shown performing in concert. A white woman wearing a black leather bra and cut-out pants set, performs with mic in hand on stage. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music" in a repeating pattern.

New Music

New Music September 2023: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

September 7, 2023

Photo: A large crowd of people walking down the center of Newbury Street in Boston, MA

Things-To-Do

Make the Most of Labor Day Weekend with These Local Events

August 30, 2023

Photo: A composite image of three photos overlayed a design background image with white swirls and text that reads WHAT'S HOT IN MUSIC copy and pasted on the right. The photo on the left, top, is Hozier--a white man with long brown hair and sunglasses smiling and playing guitar. On the bottom, center, a Black woman, Victoria Monet, singing passionately with black gloves an a black dress. On the right, top, purple and blue lights highlight Earth, Wind, & Fire members as they jam out on stage.

NEW MUSIC

New Music August 2023: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

August 1, 2023

New Music

New Music July 2023: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

June 30, 2023

New Music July 2023: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

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