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Recreation

Photo: A graphic image of an outline of the Hatch Shell stage (an open, outdoor stage with a large, half-circle cover) with text overlay that reads WBZ 1030 NEWS RADIO FREE FRIDAY FLICKS. The color-way is navy blue and sky blue.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Catch a Free Movie at the Hatch Memorial Shell

August 2, 2023

Photo: A cardboard sign that reads FREEDOM DAY JUNE TEENTH. On the left of the sign, a fist held up in solidarity by a Black individual. The individual holding the sign is also Black. The day is overcast and there is a blurred tree in the background.

JUNETEENTH

Celebrate Juneteenth on and off Campus with These Events

June 12, 2023

Meridian Street in East Boston, busy with cars, bikes and pedestrians on a sunny day. Photo by Brandon Bartoszek

Things-to-do

Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: East Boston

April 27, 2023

Photo: Hutch Hutcherson stands and points to the camera with both hands. He wears a blue short sleeved shirt, and black puffer vest and cap as he stands on a hiking trail. Wooden sign behind him gives details on the trail he is on.

Things-to-do

Video: Hiking Tips from a Veteran Outdoorsman

October 21, 2022

Blue Hills Reservation

Things-to-do

Great Places for Hiking in and around Boston

September 21, 2022

A band with drums, trombone, bass, and keys plays in Boston on an overcast day

In the City

Together Again—Boston Event Series Aims to Bring Back the Fun to Downtown

July 18, 2022

Photo of a woman sitting on a blanket and reading at Walden Pond in May of 2017. The photo is taken behind the branch of a small tree with green, heart-shaped leaves.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Cool Off at Walden Pond

June 7, 2022

Photo of Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb chief Strategy officer, sitting in a chair with a repeating blue and white mountain pattern in a highly stylish room, presumably an Airbnb. Blecharczyk wears a button down, jeans and leather shoes, smiles and clasps his hands, his arms resting on his knees. He is a middle-aged white man with short hair.

Innovation

In Hospitality, the Future Is Now

March 31, 2022

Photo of the BU Roller Hockey team in a huddle. They wear red and white jerseys that read "Boston", red helmets, and hold sticks as they huddle together.

Club Sports

BU Roller Hockey Club Skating to National Tournament

March 29, 2022

Photo of Hutch Hutchinson, a veteran New England outdoorsman, wearing a yellow and red scarf, blue hat with panels, and blue winter coat. He smiles, extends his arms joyfully, as he explains tips for how to dress for winter.

WINTER

How to Dress for Winter in Boston [Video]

January 21, 2022

A photo of Jamaica Pond at sunset

In the City

What’s Your Favorite Nearby Park?

August 16, 2021

People playing and relaxing in a big, open field of green grass in a city park

Health & Wellness

Going Green: Parks Can Help Everyone’s Well-being

June 29, 2021

A photo of Jamaica Pond at sunset

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Get Out on the Water at Jamaica Pond

June 24, 2021

Two people doing side planks

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Yoga in the Park

June 9, 2021

A photo of Honey Locusts

In the City

To Do Today: Free Art Exhibition on Newbury Street

May 26, 2021

Photo of Megan Berkowitz (STH’21, SSW’21) leaning over a loom while backstrap weaving by hand. A tree with bright yellow leaves is seen in the background.

Pandemic Hobbies

Photo Essay: BU Community Takes Up New, Sometimes Not-So-New, Hobbies during Pandemic

December 8, 2020

A poster for the BU event "Hasan Saves Halloween" featuring comedian Hasan Minaj

Weekender

Comedian Hasan Minhaj Headlines a Special University-wide Halloween Night Virtual Party

October 29, 2020

Photo of a runner in silhouette as they run across the bridge over Storrow drive near the Charles River on Tuesday, April 10, 2017.

Running

BU Runners on Their Favorite Boston Running Routes

October 23, 2020

BU Today summer interns pose with Bird and Lime scooters

Transportation

How Good Are Brookline’s New E-Scooters? Our Interns Took Them for a Ride and Tell You What You Need to Know

September 3, 2019

The view from Bussey Hill in the Arnold Arboretum

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Arnold Arboretum a Must-See for Botanists and Birders Alike

August 2, 2019

To Do Today: Arnold Arboretum a Must-See for Botanists and Birders Alike