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Curated guides from The ARTery to make sense of the Boston area's vast cultural scene.
Your guide to First Night Boston 2022 fireworks, festivities and fun
From circus performers to outdoor musical acts, with styles ranging from jazz to country to rap, the event’s dynamic schedule is bound to entertain and fill revelers with joy.
Somerville's ArtBeat Festival 'Pops' Back In-Person This Year
After a virtual festival last year, the Somerville Arts Council has organized a one-day event in Davis Square around the theme of "pop" -- from pop art, to pop music,...
A Black-Owned Plant Shop Blooms In The Pandemic's Wake
Started on Instagram in 2020, the storefront for Emerald City Plant Shop opened at the beginning of May and hopes to serve as a place of learning and gathering.
June 2021 Boston Pride Parade And Festival Postponed
Boston Pride and the City of Boston announced the postponement of the events, citing the pandemic, and said virtual events will be held instead.
How To Celebrate First Night 2021 In Boston
Beloved Boston performers will share the stage with artists from throughout New England for showcases ranging from traditional Chinese drum pieces to hip-hop sendups.
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From Aprons To Meal Kits, A Gift Guide For Boston Foodies
This year, more than any other, should be all about supporting local businesses and eating delicious homemade creations. Give gifts that will keep hearts and bellies full well into 2021.
Drive-By Cookie Swaps And Virtual Secret Santa: Here Are 5 Ways To Make Merry While Apart
Now that December is here, we're grappling with the big, end of year holidays. Here are a few safe and fun ideas for coming together while being apart.
Local Artists Of Color To Shop This Holiday Season
From T-shirts to earrings to candles to art prints, here is a list of local artisans of color who have beautiful creations that anyone would be lucky to receive for...
Five Festive Holiday Light Displays To Enjoy By Car Or On Foot
Whether you’re looking to stroll through the trees on foot or reimagine your car as a reindeer-led sleigh, we rounded up five area light shows that offer physically distanced season’s...
Boston Pride Clashes With Boston Black Pride And Pride For The People Over Name
The organization sent a letter to the groups that alleges inappropriate use of the Boston Pride name.
Thinking Of Visiting Salem This Halloween Season? Here's What The Witch City Needs You To Know
The city is making several changes in an effort to reduce crowd density this most unusual Halloween, from eliminating haunted houses and costume parades to enforcing social distancing.
The MFA Will Offer Free Movies, Outside, In September
The MFA will offer outdoor film screenings and two concerts, livestreamed from the museum's courtyard.
5 Ways To Commemorate The Centennial Of The 19th Amendment's Ratification
Aug. 18, 2020, marks 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Here’s a roundup of events that celebrates all that has been accomplished and acknowledges the work that...
Beat The Pandemic Blues With Blueberries: A Guide On How And Where To Pick Safely
Like everything these days, picking your own fruit on a farm is different this year. So we compiled a brief guide to help potential pluckers navigate their adventures.
Starlight Square Is The New Communal Space Coming To Cambridge
The open-air amphitheater is set to debut the first week of August.
The New England Aquarium Reopens To The Public With New Safety Guidelines
After being closed for 18 weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New England Aquarium is finally reopening its doors to the public with new safety measures in place.
A Guide To New England Drive-Ins And Outdoor Movie Pop-Ups
Having trouble keeping track of this summer’s boom of drive-in entertainment? We’ve compiled a list of where to go to see movies, sports and concerts from the comfort of your...
Pop Culture Care Package: Finding — And Faking — Normalcy
From running to coffee to pickled veggies -- for this week’s pop culture care package, we’re bringing you the ways in which we’re finding a bit of normalcy -- or...
LGBTQ+ Activists Clash With Boston Pride, Demand Board Resignation
Comprised of former Boston Pride committee leaders and volunteers, a newly formed organization called Boston Pride 4 The People lists a number of grievances with the board of Boston Pride,...
Boston Pride Postpones Most Virtual Events
The organization released a statement announcing the postponement of many of their planned virtual events after receiving backlash on a post related to police brutality.