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06 EDITOR’S NOTE 48 THE FIX

08 TOP 5

Amazing ways to connect with the city this month.

10 CALENDAR

Save the date and check out these must-do events.

12 INSIDER

The best of what’s trending in restaurants and gear.

16 IN THE ’HOOD

Davis Square: Where to shop, eat, drink and have fun.

18 SOUNDS OF SUMMER

We look beyond the headliners for the best live classical, jazz, folk, pop and rock music.

20 THE OCEAN WAY

Classic boats and yachts just get better with the passage of time—find them here.

22 Art

36 Food

24 Sights

42 Shop

30 Explore 44 Be Well 33 Scene

46 Maps

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ON THE COVER Teen rock band Calpurnia fronted by Finn Wolfhard.

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nyone out there remember yacht rock? For our younger readers, yacht rock was a dreamy/cheesy sub-genre of 1980s pop which involved vocalists in linen suits, videos shot in marinas and the unstated presumption that life couldn’t get much better than an expensive boat at sunset. Well, this August issue of Where Boston reinvents the basic elements of yacht rock with a cultured New England upgrade.

We’ve got boats and we’ve got music—and we’ve made considerable improvements in both areas. Resident Where scribe Alex Oliveira pays homage to local icon of naval design, Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, whose vessels ran the gamut from dinghies to America’s Cup winners. Alex’s story will also point you towards all the places in and around Boston where amazing, old-school craft can be seen and, in some cases, boarded in all their elegance and antique glory.

The soundtrack to all this nautical excellence, far from the paper-thin synths and feather-cut melodies of yacht rock, is drawn from all the best concerts staged in the region this month. Not many of the gigs we’ve selected are pop blockbusters but, from Trombone Shorty to The Slocan Ramblers, we think they represent way more value than the household names who are blowing through town on their monster summer tours.

We’ve also incldued in this issue loads of great advice on restaurants, shopping, art galleries and special events so, as always, welcome to Boston and have a marvelous August.

Mike Hodgkinson Editor, Where City Name @where_boston connect with us

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Go Stately

Add some aristocratic elegance to your summer beer at Notch Brewery’s pop-up traveling biergarten on the Crane Estate, Ipswich, Aug. 19.

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Go Gently

Take a road trip to the Spencer Fair on Labor Day weekend but tread softly when you get to the chick hatchery and the rabbit showcasery.

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Go Angelically

Boston’s oldest continuous Italian festival—the Fisherman’s Feast—includes the gravity defying street spectacle, Flight of the Angel.

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Go Flamboyantly

The Provincetown Carnival stages a mardi gras by the sea—a weeklong celebration of LGBTQ culture and wonderful costumery.

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Go Chopsocky

Chinatown goes widescreen and hosts a summer series of classic kung-fu movies as well as other Chinese-language favorites. ©DALEY AND GROSS PHOTOGRAPHY

August Peabody Essex Museum A fascinating window onto imperial China is opened at the Peabody Essex Museum with a stunning exhibition which focuses on powerful women from the Qing dynasty (1644-1912). “Empresses of China’s Forbidden City” uses portraits, jewelry, garments and other precious objects to bring hidden stories out of the shadows, and to show how empresses could wield great influence despite the shackles of patriarchy: they were considered ‘mothers of the state’ and role models for all women. The exhibition includes interactive experiences. 161 Essex St., Salem, 978.745.9500

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Ann Wilson The Seaport will be rocked to its salty foundations when former Heart vocalist Ann Wilson joins Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers on the Stars Align Tour. Few women can belt out a hard rock standard or a sky-scraping ballad like Wilson. Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., 617.728.1600

For a full calendar of events, go to wheretraveler.com/boston/local-events

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IN AUGUST Salty Wines Aug 1.

Wine dinner at Waypoint in partnership with food store Formaggio featuring wines that pack a marvelous saltiness.

Boston GreenFest Aug. 3-5

Three days of eco-centric entertaiment at City Hall Plaza and Faneuil Hall.

RoofTOP Chefs Aug. 7

Head up to the Colonnade Hotel’s rooftop pool for tasty bites with guest chef Bill Brodsky from Southern Kin.

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Sounds of the Sea A free summer concert at Hatch Shell on the Esplanade is one of Boston’s great summer treats—families bring picnics, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra is always stellar, and there’s even a Maestro Zone to the side of the stage where budding conductors can hurl themselves into a bit of air-baton action. This program, thematically united by the ocean, sets Debussy’s marvelous “La Mer” alongside excerpts from Bernard Herrmann’s brooding cantata to “Moby Dick,” the world premiere of Stella Sung’s “Oceana” and Ravel’s “Une barque sur l’océan.” Hatch Shell, Boston Esplanade, 47 David G Mugar Way, free.

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Seafood Festival

The boundary between fantasy and real life is almost completely erased as fans of “Star Trek,” “Jurassic Park,” “Back to the Future” and more get to meet stars such as Jeff Goldblum. Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., 617.954.2000

Boston has some of the world’s best seafood, and this Seaport shindig celebrates all things saline and delicious. Enjoy chef demos, the Harpoon Garden, a lobster bake and an epic Battle of the Shuckers. Boston Fish Pier, Northern Ave., bostonseafoodfestival.org

Cloud Tectonics Aug. 14

The time-warped love story by José Rivera (“The Motorcycle Diaries”) is workshopped by Fort Point Theatre Channel.

Brew at the Zoo Aug. 18

Enjoy your beers with an exotic animal chaser at Franklin Park Zoo, home to ring-tailed lemurs, pygmy hippos and much more.

Tango in the Park Aug. 25

Don’t miss your last chance of the summer to join Ultimate Tango for a spin on The Greenway.

Boston Carnival Parade Aug. 25

Trinidad comes to Roxbury in a extravaganza of wild costumes and music.

For a full calendar of events, go to wheretraveler.com/boston/local-events

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Three hotspots for marvelous macarons

Miam Miam Macaronerie

Maca Boston

FOOD

A recent arrival at Bow Market in Union Square, Maca has a wonderful range of flavors and colors from orange blossom and lavender honey to fruity pebbles and red velvet.

DEN OF ZEN

Discover great contentment at BLR by Shojo in Chinatown THROUGH THE NEON STEAM swirling from the sewer caps, past the clicks and murmurs of men huddled about Chinese chess boards, a short flight of stairs descends and disappears through an unassuming door on Hudson Street.

BLR (Best Little Restaurant, from the same team behind Shojo and Ruckus), has the feel of a high class, albeit covert, gambling den turned gourmet restaurant: hanging Chinese paper lamps shine light off of the gold painted brick walls, then a tray of simmering Oxtail Chow Fun emerges from the kitchen alongside a cocktail in a color you’ve never seen before. Nothing on BLR’s menu will disappoint, but the ginger-scallion shrimp will change your life for the better, and their infused liquor cocktails are unlike anything else in Boston. 13A Hudson St., 617.338.4988 12

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Amorino Boston

The Newbury Street outpost of this expansive global chain delivers an irresistible selection of ‘al gelato’ macarons, from the top-notch macaron caramello to the macaron mango.

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Established by a pastry chef and a macaron aficionado—standout flavors include white chocolate raspberry.

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Experience Roots Legends on Newbury Street

THE EXPERIENTIAL shopping

game just got raised on Newbury Street with the arrival of Canadian outdoor lifestyle brand Roots. The gallery-style space is no mere store: it’s a Roots Legends brand activation center, if you please, which to the untrained ear sounds like a pad from which reggae icons are launched into space. In fact, it’s a very clever and engaging way to present key products, like the outrageously comfy Roots Original Salt & Pepper Sweats—displayed in a room made entirely of grey sweat pant material—and the cabin socks, arrayed en masse like a rebel army of feet. For the record, the Roots story goes back to 1973, with debut product the Negative Heel Shoe, a design classic. Great stuff—and the beaver logo is supercool, too. 344 Newbury St., 617.982.0072 For more great places to buy gear in the city visit wheretraveler.com

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Salt & Pepper Shakers Le Creuset

Bring a dash of color to your condiments. Available at Sur La Table, Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave.

Classic Literature Shinola

A limited range of great American books, debossed and foil-stamped.

Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St.

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SWEAT EMOTION

Davis Square has some of the finest nosh north of the Charles. For superb soba, try Sugidama Soba & Izakaya. Rosebud upgrades the traditional diner, and the outstanding Flatbread Company houses a classic candlepin bowling alley.

 Sugidama Soba & Izakaya 260 Elm St.,

617.764.5770, sugidama soba.com

 Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar

381 Summer St., 617.629.

9500, rosebudkitchen.com

 Flatbread Company 45 Day St.,

617.776.0552, flatbread company.com

Over 10,000 graphic novels and countless comics can be found at Comicazi which also hosts game nights, a Pokemon league and a sci-fi book club.

Visit Rockin’ Bob’s Guitars (formerly part of the Used Sound chain of music stores) if you want to invest in a vintage six-string.  Comicazi 407 Highland Ave., 617.666.2664, comicazi.com

 Rockin’ Bob’s Guitars

31 Holland St., 617.625.7707, rockinbobsguitars.com

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There’s no shortage of excellent watering holes in Davis Square: Spoke Wine Bar pairs newAmerican small plates with an eclectic selection of drinks. Saloon celebrates “pre-prohibition” food and booze in a supercool speak-easy environment; and The Burren is a darkpaneled bolt holt where you’ll often find an Irish string band.

 Spoke Wine Bar

89 Holland St., 617.718.9463, spokewinebar.com  Saloon 1255 Elm St, 617.

628.4444, saloondavis.com  The Burren 247 Elm St., 617.776.6896, burren.com

Lovers of cinema and the arts should make a beeline for Somerville Theatre (est.

1914), which not only has a stellar repertory movie program, but also hosts big-name live events. The Rockwell regularly pushes theatrical comedy to its limits and the Davis Square statues are life-sized figures sculpted by James Tyler.

 Somerville Theatre

55 Davis Square, 617.625.5700, somervilletheatre.com

 The Rockwell

255 Elm St., 617.684.5335, therockwell.org

 Davis Square Statues Davis Square

Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar; the fare at Spoke Wine Bar; Flatbread Company; Somerville Theatre.

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Sounds of Summer

By Mike Hodgkinson

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AUGUST is a month of leviathans. While the barnacled giants of the sea roll in clouds of krill for the whale watchers off Stellwagen Bank, the fame-pocked heavyweights of country, rock and pop churn up their hits for legions of fans at the region’s major venues. Chicago, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley are booked at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield; Billy Joel, Journey and Def Leppard will be rattling the stands at Fenway Park; Jay-Z & Beyonce and Kenny Chesney are filling the void until Brady returns for another season at Gillette Stadium.

Many people tend to go big or stay home when it comes to live summer sounds, but beyond the supermassive headliners is a cluster of artists, across all genres of music, who should not be missed at any cost. We’ve picked out a selection of the best among them. Some of these artists you may already know, others will become

your favorite summer discovery since North Shore fried clams.

EMERSON STRING QUARTET If asked to pick the Led Zeppelin of string quartets—based not on their excessive rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, which we presume to be minimal, but on their quality and standing among peers—many experts would choose the Emerson Quartet. If you think classical music isn’t really your thing, wait until you hear the EQ nail Beethoven’s String Quartets Op. 130 and 131. Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival, The Simon Center for the Arts at Falmouth Academy, Aug. 2 TROMBONE SHORTY He’s worked with Madonna and Zac Brown, opened for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, provided voiceovers for “The Peanuts Movie,” played five gigs at the White House and

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Look beyond the household names for an incredible month of music.

The hi-octane Slocan Ramblers will have you jigging around like a hooch-crazed mountain hermit in no time. released an eponymous children’s book about his life—welcome to the incredible, eclectic universe of New Orleans phenom, Trombone Shorty, who takes the instrument that named him into insanely groovy pockets of jazz, funk and soul. Blue Hills Bank Pavilion, Aug. 4

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CALPURNIA This killer four-piece rock outfit from Vancouver is fronted by the Finn Wolfhard, best known so far as Mike, the kid beset by Demogorgon hassles in “Stranger Things.”

Don’t be fooled by the band’s tender years—Calpurnia rock like they’ve been round the block more than once, whether cranking out originals like “City Boy” or covering The Velvet Underground and The Pixies. Paradise Rock Club Aug. 18 SEU JORGE Practically a deity in Brazil, Seu Jorge found global fame after covering a selection of Bowie classics in Wes Anderson’s movie, “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,” each tune wrapped in a blanket of folky, worldweary, samba-dusted soul. His apprenticeship in music was served, while homeless, on the favela streets of Rio, before 2001’s solo debut “Samba Esporte Fino” aka “Carolina.” Mark this gig under “must-see.”

City Winery, Aug. 20 BELLY Embraced as one of their own by Boston alt rock aficionados, Belly was the product of a thriving and inventive music culture in Newport, Rhode Island, during the early 1990s. Fronted by Tanya Donelly, the band offered a brace of excellent albums before calling it quits for more than two decades.

Reunited in 2016, Belly picked right up where they had left a solid core of devotees and delivered third album “Dove” this year.

Get your ears around towering cuts like “Mine” and “Shiny One.” The Royale, Aug. 23

BEACH HOUSE Anyone familiar with cult TV comedy “Toast of London” may know that its star, Matt Berry, a connoisseur of music’s most interesting niches, rates Beach House among his all-time favorite bands. Which is quite a compliment, because the Baltimore dreampop outfit made their debut fairly recently, in the mid-‘00s. Their third album, 2010s “Teen Dream” was greeted with almost universal critical acclaim, as was their most recent offering, 2018’s “7.” Immerse yourself in a sound that’s lush, blissful and a little disorienting. House of Blues, Aug. 24 THE SLOCAN RAMBLERS Steeped in bluegrass tradition, but not shackled to it, The Slocan Ramblers (known to their fans as The Slocans) have a talent for reinvention and a solid reputation for hi-octane live shows—and hi-octane is a phrase not often used to describe acoustic music played on mandolin, guitar, bass and banjo. This is Appalachian moonshine filtered through a Canadian sensibility— they’re from Toronto—which means just the right balance of grit and finesse. These fellas will have you jigging around like a hooch-crazed mountain hermit in no time.

Club Passim, Aug. 30 JAZZMEIA HORN When Jazzmeia Horn performed “Moanin” at the 2018 GRAMMYs, she soulfully scatsang her way into hearts outside of the purely jazzhead community. She now looks poised to make a lasting mark in mainstream music. The winner of multiple awards, including the 2015 Thelonius Monk International Vocal Jazz Competition, Horn has more range than a Montana ranch, and more sass than a Louisiana gumbo. Born and raised in Dallas, she attended the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York. Martha’s Vineyard Jazz and Blues Summerfest, Aug. 30

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(From top) New Orleans brass master Trombone Shorty; the marvelous Emerson Quartet; teen rockers Calpurnia.

(Previous) Jazzmeia Horn.

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The Ocean Way

By Alex Oliveira

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WHEN PURITAN SETTLERS first eked their way across the Atlantic and onto the shores of Cape Cod four hundred years ago, the identity of New England became inextricably bound to the sea.

Cod, tuna and swordfish boats sailed out from Gloucester while whaleboats fanned out across the globe from Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. In Boston proper the commerce of these ships was processed, sold and shipped, while the boatyards of New Bedford, and Rhode Island churned out the vessels that carried crews of New Englanders throughout the world.

Though the Cod has dried up, the whale-oil lamps have been snuffed out by electricity, and the boatyards of Bristol make their mark with fiberglass molds, the classic vessels that once dominated Boston’s maritime world can still be found and experienced throughout New Eng-

land. Both on and off the water, here are some of the best ways to relive the heyday of Boston’s ocean bound history.

HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM & MIT MUSEUM In 1870, a young man from the shipbuilding hub of Bristol, RI, graduated from MIT with a degree in mechanical engineering. His name was Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, and within 20 years he would be designing and building the fastest boats in the world.

Herreshoff’s early years were devoted to steam powered vessels, designing and producing first-of-their-kind iron torpedo boats for the US Navy; as the turn of the century approached, he shifted his growing resources to the production of innovative sailing yachts.

If you want to see the boats behind the blueprints, take a trip down the highway to

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Seek out the classic yachts and boats that grace the waters off Boston this month.

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There’s a certain feeling—an electric vibration—that spreads through the deck of a yacht when its sails catch the wind. the original Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, Rhode Island. There on the banks of Narragansett Bay, the Herreshoff family homestead stands beside the warehouses where the boats were all built. Inside visitors can view and explore over sixty restored and preserved boats, ranging from eight foot dinghies to 75-foot America’s Cup defenders and everything in between.

For an up-close look at the process of designing and building these classic yachts, pay a visit to Herreshoff’s alma mater MIT this fall where they will be displaying a vast collection of plans, blueprints and original photographs of Herreshoff’s historic yachts.

HERRESHOFF & NEWPORT CLASSIC YACHT REGATTAS Paper-bound designs reveal what goes into designing a boat and land-bound hulls provide a close up look at what those designs create. There is nothing, however, like seeing those concepts and hulls spring to life where they were meant to thrive: on the water. The annual Herreshoff Classic Yacht Regatta (Aug. 23-24) brings classic sailing yachts from across the world to compete in two days of competitive sailing on Narragansett Bay and public social events on the shore. When the Herreshoff regatta ends, competitors will point their bows south and sail down the bay to Newport for two more days of classic sailing in the Newport Classic Yacht Regatta from the Aug. 25-26.

THE BLACK DOG TALL SHIPS & LIBERTY FLEET OF TALL SHIPS There’s a certain feeling, an electric vibration, that spreads through the deck of a yacht when its sails catch the wind and the hull begins to heel to leeward; there’s no place where that energy is better felt than on the deck of a mighty tall ship under sail.

Take a trip across the Vineyard Sound to the Black Dog Wharf in Vineyard Haven, where

on afternoons and evenings The Black Dog’s 108-foot schooner Shenandoah and the 90-foot Alabama invite visitors to help raise the sails and cruise throughout Vineyard Haven Harbor and the Sound. For those who can’t make it to Martha’s Vineyard, the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships’ Liberty Clipper and Liberty Star make frequent tours of Boston Harbor per day, and even serve as a floating hostel by night.

34TH ANNUAL GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL When the Dorchester Company funded the settling of the Cape Ann (the peninsula where Gloucester sits) in 1623, farming was intended to support the settlement and make back more than their investment in the expedition. However, Cape Ann’s tough, sea swept soil proved to be less than arable and the settlers were forced to take to the sea, fishing the water extensively until the colony was largely abandoned. A few remained however, pulling their livelihood from the ocean until Gloucester was resettled and grew to be the fishing capital of New England, a title it holds to this day.

Though the harbor is now dominated by the tall bows of steel fishing vessels, the Gloucester Schooner Festival (Aug. 31-Sept.

3) offers the rare spectacle of a harbor full of tall ships under sail, as schooners from around the world parade and race about Gloucester Harbor.

36TH ANNUAL SALEM ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT FESTIVAL When the Gloucester colony was first abandoned, it was to present day Salem that the settlers relocated. It’s fitting then that Salem Harbor is hosting the 36th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival (Aug. 25-26). At Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina, a fleet of classic sailboats and motor yachts will be moored up along the docks for public tours.

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(From top) Wasp, designed

by Nathanael G. Herreshoff; plans by Herreshoff; the schooner Adventure in Gloucester Harbor.

(Previous) Shenandoah.

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View from the Headlands: Harrison Cady Among the many great reasons to head up to Cape Ann this summer and fall, from the whale watching to the waterside restaurants, is this excellent exhibition at the Cape Ann Museum, shining a light on the work of illustrator and artist, Harrison Cady (1877-1970). Known for his syndicated Peter Rabbit cartoon strip, and characters such as Jerry Muskrat and Chippy Chipmunk, Cady made his summer home in nearby Rockport at a property called “The Headlands” and worked in a studio known as “the silo.” His landscapes and harbor scenes from the 1920s and 1930s are not just works of art, they’re also historical documents. Through Oct. 28. 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester, 978.283.0455

This gallery achieves its mission of the long term development of each artist’s career with captivating and intellectually stimulating pieces. Upcoming: Artists for Humanity group exhibition.

Open W-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-4 pm. 460 Harrison Ave., 617.820.5173.

BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY

This cooperative endeavor acts as an alternative venue for solo sculptural exhibitions.

The large space always features varied, contemporary work by two of its more than two dozen members, who are all Boston-area artists.

Open W-Su noon-6 pm. 486 Harrison Ave., 617.482.7781.

from the Renaissance to the 1950s. Open M and Sa 10 am-5 pm, Tu-F 9 am-6 pm. 169 Newbury St., 617.266.1108.

COPLEY SOCIETY OF ART

America’s oldest nonprofit art association, Co|So shows more than 500 living member artists who range in ability from student to world-renowned. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 158 Newbury St., 617.536.5049.

DTR MODERN GALLERIES

DTR specializes in 20th-century masters and boasts a significant privately-held collection of works by artists including Picasso, Chagall, Basquiat, Dali, Botero and Warhol.

Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 167 Newbury St., 617.424.9700.

CHILDS GALLERY

GALERIE D’ORSAY

Since 1937. This gallery houses a diverse portfolio of fine American and European paintings, prints, drawings, watercolors and sculpture—

Galerie d’Orsay represents international art masters including Rembrandt, Matisse and Dali, as well as highly recognized contemporary painters

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and sculptors. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 33 Newbury St., 617.266.8001.

INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY

This poster nexus—recently relocated to SoWa—is globally recognized for its collection of 10,000 original vintage posters ranging from the 1890s to the post-war era. It also boasts the world’s largest collection of Italian posters, a series of 20th-century Swiss posters and one of the world’s finest arrays of Soviet posters.

Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 460C Harrison Ave., 617.375.0076.

KINGSTON GALLERY

One of SoWa’s first galleries, this artist-run cooperative shows alternative and contemporary works by local artists, including Julie S. Graham and Elif Soyer. Open W-Su noon-5 pm. 450 Harrison Ave., 617.423.4113.

KRAKOW WITKIN GALLERY

This gallery focuses on minimal and conceptually based work from international artists, including Sol LeWitt and Julian Opie, as well as many Boston artists. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm. 10 Newbury St., 617.262.4490.

M. FINE ARTS GALERIE

This gallery in the SoWa arts district features international contemporary artists, including Beth Carter, Marc Chalmé, Michel Delacroix and Xavier Rodés, many of whom are only represented in the U.S. here. Open Tu-Sa 10:30 am-5:30 pm. 61 Thayer St., 617.450.0700.

MASSART’S BAKALAR & PAINE GALLERIES

Located on campus at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the Bakalar and Paine Galleries feature professional local and international works in varied media. Hours vary by gallery, generally open M-Tu and Th-Sa, noon-

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ART GALLERIES

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Art 6 pm, W noon-8 pm. 621 Huntington Ave., 617.879.7337.

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This landmark fosters contemporary artists working in multidisciplinary forms.

Permanent collections include 21st-century sculpture, painting, video, photography and drawing. Also features lectures, family programs, dance and music performances, and film. Open Tu-W and Sa-Su 10 am-5 pm, Th-F 10 am-9 pm. Admission: $1015, free ages 17 and under and to all Th 5-9 pm. 25 Harbor Shore Drive, 617.478.3100.

Contemporary works in multiple media, like paintings, sculptures and photography, are always on display here.

Open W-F 1-5 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-4 pm. 460C Harrison Ave., Suite C24, 508.843.2184.

THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS

After 118 years in the Back Bay, America’s oldest craft organization moved to a brand new, 20,000-square-foot space in Boston’s Seaport District.

Open Tu-W and F-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Th 10 am-9 pm. 100 Pier 4, 617.266.1810.

SOPRAFINA GALLERY

Founded in 2001 by Frank Roselli, Soprafina is committed to exhibiting contemporary fine art, sculpture and photography by artists like Susan Gheyssari, Anne Krinsky, Michael Palmer and others. Open W-Sa noon-5:00 pm. 55 Thayer St., 617.728.0770.

YVE YANG GALLERY

With a belief that art plays an integral part in human history, Yve Yang Gallery dedicates its space to emerging artists and their dynamic, thought-provoking works. Open W-Su noon-6 pm. 460 Harrison Ave., Suite C8B, 617.834.5356.

ART MUSEUMS

HARVARD ART MUSEUMS

Harvard Art Museums are comprised of three institutions—Fogg, Busch-Reisinger and Arthur M. Sackler museums—plus four research centers and possesses some of the nation’s foremost art collections, with holdings of Western art dating from antiquity, Islamic and Asian art, and European and American art since 1900. Open daily 10 am-5 pm. Admission: $10-15.

32 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617.495.9400.

ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM

Originally modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palazzo with a four-story interior courtyard garden and a modern wing in 2012, this museum gem showcases Isabella Stewart Gardner’s vast collection of more than 2,500 fine and decorative art objects, paintings, tapestries and furnishings and includes a venue for contemporary artists and concerts. Admission: $5-15.

Open W and F-M 11 am-5 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm. 25 Evans Way, 617.566.1401.

MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART

treasures, including international and contemporary art, instruments, photographs and textiles. Free guided tours available. Open Sa-Tu 10 am-5 pm, W-F 10 am-10 pm. Admission: $10-25. 465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300.

MUSEUM OF MODERN RENAISSANCE

Russian artists Nicholas Shaplyko and Ekaterina Sorokina have transformed their Somerville home—a former Masonic lodge—into one kaleidoscopic work of art. Visitors can tour the museum by appointment set in advance, or attend one of the frequent events. 115 College Ave., Somerville 857.997.2037.

NATIONAL CENTER OF AFROAMERICAN ARTISTS

Founded by Elma Lewis and celebrates the heritage of visual arts created by Black artists. Showcases African, Afro-Latin, Afro-Caribbean and African-American collections. Admission: $4-5. Open Tu-Su 1-5 pm. 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 617.442.8614.

ART WALKS/OPEN STUDIOS

SOWA FIRST FRIDAY

Roman Renaissance Revivalstyle building at Boston College, boasts a 127-yearold stained glass triptych by John LaFarge. Open M-W and F 10 am-5 pm, Tu 10 am-8 pm, Sa-Su noon-5 pm.

2101 Commonwealth Ave., 617.552.8587.

At the center of the SoWa Arts District, on the first Friday of each, month more than 70 SoWa Artist Guild artists open their studios to the public en masse, making their 450 Harrison building a contemporary art lover’s dream destination. Free event 5-9 pm. 450 Harrison Ave.

MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER

ART ON THE MARQUEE

This modern arts center is dedicated to the pursuit of contemporary art in all media.

Free admission. Open Tu-W and F-Su noon-6 pm, Th noon-8 pm. Wiesner Building, 20 Ames St., Cambridge, 617.253.4680.

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PUBLIC ART

Located outside the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, an 80-foot-tall, multi-screen LED marquee shows a rotation of works by contemporary local artists. Daily artist M-F 7 am-10 pm, and rotating showcase of work Su. 415 Summer St.

BOSTON WOMEN’S MEMORIAL

With respective pedestals as props, sculptures of Boston’s Abigail Adams, Lucy Stone and Phillis Wheatley depict how each woman used language in her own life, challenging the conventions of their times.

Commonwealth Avenue Mall, 256 Commonwealth Ave. GRAFFITI ALLEY

Pedestrians may stumble upon this tucked-away alley in the heart of Central Square.

Its fundamental purpose is to connect Mass. Ave. with a public parking lot, but it’s a lot of fun to look at.

565-567 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge.

HARBORARTS

The Boston Harbor Marina & Shipyard is a surprising hot spot for experiencing monumental sculpture and public art by contemporary local artists. 256 Marginal St., 617.982.3244.

MIT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION

Lauded tech school MIT also has an artistic side. The school’s campus has become a hotbed of creative works in all media, and the university is also known for its artful architecture—take, for example, the Frank Gehry designed Stata Center. Audio tours available. 20 Ames St., Cambridge, 617.253.4680.

THE SARGENT MURALS AT THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tucked into a third-floor chamber within the Boston Public Library is a stunning, gilded display of creativity by local 19th-century artist John Singer Sargent. His “Triumph of Religion” mural cycle depicts points of JudeoChristian religious history on painted canvas and relief.

Open M-Th 9 am-9 pm, F-Sa 9 am-5 pm, Su 1-5 pm. 700 Boylston St., 617.536.5400.

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26 Oxford St., Cambridge, 617.495.3045

BANK OF AMERICA’S MUSEUMS ON US

Bank of America offers cardholders free admission to 150 participating cultural institutions across the U.S. on the first full weekend of each month. Seven in Massachusetts, three in the Boston area. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge 617.253.5927; Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave. 617.267.9300; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way 617.566.1401.

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Save 43 percent off admission and skip lines at four participating sites. Valid for nine consecutive days from first use; purchase online or at each site. $56; $44 ages 3-11. New England Aquarium; Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge; Museum of Science, 1 Science Park; Skywalk Observatory, 800 Boylston St.; Boston Harbor Cruises, Long Wharf; For information, call 208.787.4300 or 888.330.5008.

ATTRACTIONS

MINDTREK VR

Jump down the rabbit hole of arena-based virtual reality gaming at this hub for im-

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mersive fun—battle zombies and robots with like-minded players. Tickets available online. 34 Cummings Park Drive, 781.787.2600.

and an armory museum.

Free admission. Open daily 9 am-6 pm. Financial District, 617.523.1300.

CITY SIGHTS

Five-bastion Fort Independence has been the site of Boston’s sea defense since 1634, although the existing structure dates to 1851. The pentagonal fort was primarily used for training local soldiers and confining prisoners of war as early as the American Revolution.

Today, you can go inside the National Historic Site on free guided tours, or explore the grounds on your own.

Seasonal tours (meet at entrance to fort): Sa-Su noon3:30 pm. Twilight Skyline Viewing Th 7 pm-dusk. Castle Island, Day Boulevard, South Boston, 617.727.5290.

BOSTON COMMON CAROUSEL

Mount a Bradley and Kaye horse and take a spin on this artful, classic carousel featuring oak floors, beveled glass mirrors and standard pie top.

Tickets: $3. Open Su-Th 10 am-6 pm, F-Sa 10 am-8 pm.

Boston Common Frog Pond.

CAPTAIN JACKSON’S HISTORIC CHOCOLATE SHOP

History buffs with a sweet tooth can stop into this interactive living history exhibition located on the Old North Church campus. The store interprets the history of chocolate, focusing on how it was made and consumed in Colonial America. Hours vary by season; full schedule online. 21 Unity St. 617.523.4848.

FANEUIL HALL

Boston merchant Peter Faneuil had this building constructed in 1742 and gave it to the city of Boston. It became known for being the breeding ground of the American Revolution, and thus called “The Cradle of Liberty.” Today, Faneuil Hall remains a symbol of freedom and houses a visitor center, the Great Hall

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FORT WARREN & GEORGES ISLAND VISITOR CENTER

This Civil War-era fort occupies most of Georges Island and is open to visitors. Daily ranger tours offer facts about the fort. Visitor center features exhibits and a short film.

Open daily. Georges Island, 617.223.8666.

THE FREEDOM TRAIL

Focused on the American Revolution, from the Colonial period to the War of 1812, this 2.5-mile, red-painted and

bricked path connects 16 historic sites, each of which has its own story. 617.357.8300.

GRAND LODGE OF MASONS IN MASSACHUSETTS

Did you know Paul Revere was a prominent Boston Freemason? Built in 1898, this Grand Lodge is the third on this site. Today, the magnificent building shows off exterior glass mosaic panels that symbolize Masonic themes, interior exhibits of Masonic ephemera and other treasures, and a research library, which is open to the public.

Tours depart M, W and F-Sa 10:30 am-2 pm. 186 Tremont St., 617.426.6040.

HARVARD SQUARE

Harvard Square pulses as the heart of Cambridge, Boston’s sister city here in the Hub. The square is noted for its great people watching, dozens of specialty book stores, eclectic shopping options, and also music clubs known for regularly hosting legendary talent.

617.491.3434.

KING’S CHAPEL BURYING GROUND

King’s Chapel Burying Ground is Boston’s oldest cemetery, founded 1632, and is full of retiring famous Colonial folk, like Mayflower passenger Mary Chilton.

Notable features to look for:

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Joseph Tapping’s headstone, and William Dawes’ tomb that bears his name but not his body. Open daily M-Sa 10 am-4 pm, Su 1:30-4 pm.

Tremont Street at School Street, 617.523.1749.

LAWN ON D

Let the kids loose at this twoplus-acre art-filled playful outdoor green space in the Seaport District. There’s always something going on, from Swing Time (circular swings that change color when you move) to classic lawn games, live concerts and ever-changing oversized art installations. No pets. Open daily 7 am-10 pm. 420 D St. LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER

Kids ages 3-10 go absolutely crazy for this place, and its Assembly Row entrance marked by a giant yellow LEGO giraffe. Not only can

children build to their hearts’ content they can tumble, climb and slide in LEGO City Play Zone or catch a movie at the 4D Cinema. Tickets: $18.95-$29.95. Open Su-Th 10 am-7 pm, F 10 am-8 pm, Sa 9 am-8 pm. 598 Assembly Row, Somerville, 866.228.6439.

LONG WHARF

Literally, Boston’s longest wharf. In the 18th century, John Hancock had his offices on the dock (which you can visit while dining at Chart House restaurant). Today, yachts, ferries and tour boats weigh anchor here.

LOUISBURG SQUARE

Beacon Hill address that’s been home to some of Boston’s richest residents like Louisa May Alcott and the Kennedys. Many of the Greek Revival row houses remain single-family homes and surround a private, gated green.

Between Pinckney and Mount Vernon streets.

MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS STATUE

String of bronze statues in the Public Garden created by local artist Nancy Schon.

Celebrates the duckling family in Robert McCloskey’s children’s book “Make Way For Ducklings.” Public Garden.

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

This preeminent bastion for higher learning focused on the practical application of technology, science and research for the 21st century extends over 168 acres along the Cambridge side of the Charles River Basin. The Great Dome of Barker Library is perhaps the school’s most iconic structure, but a premium has always been placed on the entirety of the campus’ architecture, with sleek and

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modern buildings designed by the likes of Alvar Aalto, I.M. Pei and Frank Gehry. Visitor Center, 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.253.1000.

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM

Explore the world’s waters from the Amazon rain forest to the Gulf of Maine. Come see the Giant Ocean Tank, a Caribbean coral reef environment boasting 2,000 sea creatures! Admission: $18.95-26.95.

Open M-F 9 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-6 pm. NEAq’s IMAX Theater screens films daily; tickets: $7.95-9.95. 1 Central Wharf, 617.973.5200.

NEWBURY STREET

Newbury Street is a hot destination for shoppers.

Part posh (the lower end of Newbury features luxury brand boutiques from Chanel to Valentino) and part hip (the upper end of Newbury boasts independently owned

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shops and international flagship stores). Newbury Street at Arlington Street; Newbury Street at Massachusetts Avenue.

OLD CITY HALL

This decadent structure was built 1862-1865 as one of the first buildings in the French Second Empire architectural style in the U.S and is now one of the only ones that survives.

This is actually Boston’s third city hall, and it saw the service of 38 mayors through 1969, including Josiah Quincy and James M. Curley. 45 School St., 617.523.8678.

OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE

Built in 1729 as a Puritan meetinghouse, this site is well known as the place of mass protest gatherings that led to the Boston Tea Party. Famous former congregants include Samuel Adams and Benjamin Franklin. Admission: $1-$6.

Open daily 9:30 am-5 pm. 310 Washington St., 617.482.6439.

time the church was highly Loyalist. Its bells, which still ring, are the oldest church bells in North America. Learn more on in-depth “Behind the Scenes” tours that visit the steeple and the crypt, offered daily ($3-5). Admission to the Old North Church & Historic Sites (Old North, Captain Jackson’s Historic Chocolate Shop, the gardens, etc) $8 for adults, $6 for students/seniors/military, $4 for children ages 6-18. Free for Boston residents, EBT cardholders, children under 5 years old, the Old North Church congregation, and Historic Site members. April 1-Nov. 15, open daily 9 am-6 pm; Nov. 16-March 31, open daily 10 am-4 pm. 193 Salem St., 617.858.8231.

HISTORIC HOMES

COOPER-FROST-AUSTIN HOUSE

Built between 1681-1682 this “lean-to” style house is the oldest dwelling in the city of Cambridge. Despite alterations to the home over the years much of the original frame and materials remain.

21 Linnaean St., Cambridge, 617.994.6669.

FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

National historic site commemorates the great American landscape artist.

Free guided tours of Fairsted, Olmsted’s historic design office and grounds, offered F-Sa between 9:30 am-4 pm. 99 Warren St., Brookline, 617.566.1689.

GIBSON HOUSE

six-level structure was designed by Boston architect Edward Clarke Cabot and built 1859-1860. Admission: $3-9. Open for guided tour only W-Su at 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. 137 Beacon St., 617.267.6338.

JOHN F. KENNEDY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

A short walk from Coolidge Corner, this quaint green building was the birthplace and boyhood home of President John F. Kennedy. In the late 1960s, Rose Kennedy restored the home to how it originally appeared in 1917, and today most of its furnishings are provided by the Kennedy family. Free. Closed Nov. 1-May 21. Open May 22-Oct. 31, W-Su 9:30 am-5 pm. 83 Beals St., Brookline, 617.566.7937.

Formerly the home of widow Catherine Hammond Gibson and her son Charles, this

SOWA

Deep in the South End lives SoWa, a portion of the colorful, historic Boston neighborhood that is, quite literally, “south” of Washington Street.

Its high concentration of galleries, working artist studios and design spaces built into restored mill buildings make it a hot spot for creative types searching out crafts, contemporary and experimental art.

Frequent, regular events, like First Fridays (collective open studios on the first Friday of each month) and SoWa Sundays (a gathering of openair markets, from May through October) are widely attended, and they’re free. 450-500 Harrison Ave.

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One of Beacon Hill’s earliest constructs, the Nichols House is an architecturally pure example of Bulfinch design that provides a fascinating glimpse into 19th- and 20th-century domestic life.

It was preserved as a house museum by Rose Standish Nichols, a self-taught landscape architect, suffragist and pacifist who inhabited the home from 1885-1960, adorning it with treasures from across the globe. Guided tours on the half hour. Tu-Sa 11 am-4 pm; Nov-April Th-Sa 11 am-4 pm. Admission: $10.

55 Mt. Vernon St., 617.227.6993.

WILLIAM HICKLING PRESCOTT HOUSE

Twin Federal-era town houses named for the American historian who lived there in the mid-19th century. Features Prescott’s restored study, decorative arts and a costume

collection. Open W-Th and Sa 1-4 pm. Admission: $8. 55 Beacon St., 617.742.3190.

LIBRARIES/CULTURAL CENTERS

BOSTON ATHENAEUM

One of the city’s largest and oldest membership libraries and its first museum of fine arts. Visitors may tour the first floor and galleries M-Th 9 am-8 pm, F 9 am-5:30 pm, Sa 9 am-4 pm, Su noon-4 pm. 10 1/2 Beacon St., 617.227.0270.

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

America’s first municipally-funded public library houses millions of books, manuscripts, music scores and art and boasts a scenic courtyard, events and exhibits. Open M-Th 9 am-9 pm, F-Sa 9 am-5 pm, Su 1-5 pm.

Copley Square, 617.536.5400.

MUSEUMS

BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Kick off a visit to this youngster-friendly museum by scaling the giant, three-story New Balance Foundation Climb. Kids engage in interactive and educational displays; exhibits include “Arthur and Friends” and “Our Green Trail.”

Open Sa-Th 10 am-5 pm, F 10 am-9 pm. Admission: $16. 308 Congress St., 617.426.6500.

BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUM

Live actors, tea-tossing reenactments, high-tech interactive exhibits, a film and three authentically restored tea ships tell the full story of the Boston Tea Party and its aftermath. Guided tours every 30 minutes, daily 10 am-4 pm.

Tickets: $18-28. 306 Congress St., 866.955.0667.

DREAMLAND WAX MUSEUM

Famous historical faces come alive through the magic of wax and expert craftsmanship. Located near City Hall and Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

Open Su-W 10 am-7 pm, Th-Sa 10 am-9 pm. 1 Washington St., 508.400.1712.

EDWARD M. KENNEDY INSTITUTE FOR THE UNITED STATES SENATE

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute offers a dynamic, interactive experience in democracy. Visit a full-scale representation of the United States Senate Chamber and see a replica of Senator Kennedy’s Washington office.

Open Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm.

Admission: $8-16. Columbia Point, 210 Morrissey Blvd., 617.740.7000.

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Experience a three-dimensional perspective of the earth!

Newly installed LED lights now produce even deeper colors and tones in this world-famous stained-glass globe.

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HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Offers a look at fascinating objects, including meteorites, 1,500 mammal and bird specimens, and the a dazzling collection of 3,000 glass flowers and plants. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. Admission: $8-12.

26 Oxford St., Cambridge, 617.495.3045.

HARVARD SEMITIC MUSEUM

Part of the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, this institution houses Harvard University’s collections of Near Eastern archeological artifacts, many that have come from museum-sponsored excavations in Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, Cyprus, and Tunisia. Founded in 1889, the collection holds over 40,000 artifacts that run the gamut from pottery and sculpture to coins and cuneiform tablets, and there are currently five exhibitions on display. Open Su-F 11 am-4 pm. 6 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, 617.495.4631.

JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

Dedicated to JFK and the legacy of Camelot, spotlighting such subjects as JFK as a child, the 1960 campaign, Vietnam, the Peace Corps, and civil rights. Open daily 9 am-5 pm.

Admission: $10-14, free ages 12 and under. Columbia Point, 617.514.1600 THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY

Explore achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, 19th-century writer, teacher and businesswoman who founded the Christian Science religion, The Church of Christ, Scientist, and the newspaper The Christian Science Monitor. Admission: $4-6. Open Tu-Su 10 am-4 pm. 200 Massachusetts Ave., 617.450.7000.

MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

New England’s largest African-American history

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museum is dedicated to the preservation, conservation and accurate interpretation of the contributions of African Americans. Exhibits offer the stories of leaders, activists and citizens of this region who have impacted history from the Colonial period through the 19th century.

Open M-Sa 10 am-4 pm.

Admission by donation. 46 Joy St., 617.725.0022.

the fascinating Yin Yu Tang house. Great hands-on activities, tours, concerts, classes and family programs. Open Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm. Admission: Adults $20, seniors $18, students (with ID) $12; Free for youth (under 16) and Salem residents (with ID). 161 Essex St., Salem, 866.745.1876.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

World cultures are highlighted with Native American and Latin American galleries.

Exhibits include: “Day of the Dead” and “The Legacy of Penobscot Canoes,” Ongoing. Admission: $8-12.

Open daily 9 am-5 pm. 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, 617.496.1027.

A compelling technology and science-based destination.

Permanent exhibits study the weather, mathematics, space, the human body and other “minds-on” topics. Admission: $20-25. Open Sa-Th 9 am-5 pm, F 9 am-9 pm. 1 Science Park, 617.723.2500.

MUSEUM OF THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS

Chartered in 1638 as the New World’s first organized military. Headquarters have been in Faneuil Hall since 1746.

Today, the space is a museum featuring artifacts from every war America has been a part of. Open M-F 9 am-3:30 pm.

Faneuil Hall, 617.227.1638.

PAUL S. RUSSELL, MD MUSEUM OF MEDICAL HISTORY AND INNOVATION

This medical museum tells the rich story of Massachusetts General Hospital’s two centuries of history. Learn about the hospital’s important contributions to the medical field and see how these discoveries and advancements have shaped the present.

Open M-F 9 am-5 pm, Sa 11 am-5 pm. Free admission.

Massachusetts General Hospital, 2 North Grove St., 617.724.8009.

PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM

Collections include American art and architecture, maritime art and history, Native American art, Asian export, African, Oceanic and contemporary art, photography and

PEABODY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY

SALEM WITCH MUSEUM

This popular museum brings the Witch Trials of 1692 to life, recreating the drama of accusers and accused, court proceedings and the execution of 20 victims. On exhibit: “Witches: Evolving Perceptions.” Multilingual translations available.

Admission $9-12, free under age 6. Open daily 10 am-5 pm; 10 am-7 pm July & August.

Extended hours in October.

19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, 978.744.1692.

Charlestown Navy Yard, 617.426.1812.

PARKS & NATURE

ARNOLD ARBORETUM

Founded in 1872 and administered by Harvard University, the historic arboretum designed by Frederick Law Olmsted is a great escape from the city, and consists of 281 acres filled with trees, flowers and plants from around the globe. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Visitor Center open Th-Tu 10 am-5 pm. 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617.524.1718.

COMMONWEALTH AVENUE MALL

Occupying what was once an inland bay submerged by the tides of the Atlantic, this green linear park came to fruition due to the construction of a dam in the 1820s on what is now Beacon Street.

Fifty years later, the land was filled in, and, in 1856, Arthur Gilman designed this French boulevard style linear park.

The beautiful promenade, studded with monuments, benches and Japanese pagoda, sweetgum, maple, linden and elm trees, links the Public Garden with Frederick Law Olmsted’s park system. Along Commonwealth Avenue, from Arlington street to Charlesgate.

THE WEST END MUSEUM

MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY

This small-scale museum documents the history of Boston’s West End, with particular emphasis placed on the immigrant era from 1880 to 1958, when the neighborhood was “lost” to urban renewal. Open Tu-F noon-5 pm, Sa 11 am-4 pm. Free admission. 150 Staniford St., 617.723.2125.

America’s first landscaped cemetery. Many 19th-century forward thinkers are buried here: Mary Baker Eddy, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Oliver Wendall Holmes. Programs and tours. Grounds open 8 am-6 pm; visitor information, M-Sa 8:30 am-4:30 pm. 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, 617.547.7105.

THE USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM

THE ROSE KENNEDY GREENWAY

Located beside where Old Ironsides is berthed, the museum teaches about the historic warship named

by George Washington.

Suggested $3-10 donation.

Open daily 9 am-6 pm.

The Greenway, as locals call it, spreads across 15 acres in the heart of the Financial District.

It was created after the Big Dig, which sent previously elevated highways here underground, and it is inspired by

Sights other urban green spaces like New York City’s Battery Park City and Amsterdam’s Vondel Park. Lots of things to do here, including incredible public art installations, splash fountains, food trucks, craft beer pop-ups, Glow in the Park and carousel rides. Chinatown to the North End.

RECREATION

BODA BORG

Guests can “quest” at this first-in-the-U.S. Swedish, recreational attraction. Teams of three to five people do battle with mental and/or physical multi-part challenges (called quests), all in the name of fun—and winning. This location features more then 25 quests. Tickets: $18-28. Open Su-Th 10 am-10 pm, F-Sa 10 am-midnight. 90 Pleasant St., Malden, 617.817.1531.

matter your level of experience, whether it’s your first time or you’re used to paddling in Pacific-size waves.

Features canoe, kayak, paddle board and rowboat rentals, lessons, demos, and tours.

Special excursions include moonlight and barbecue tours; information online.

Rentals, by hour and/or day: $9-760. Soldiers Field Road, Allston, 617.462.2513; 356 3rd St., Cambridge.

FROG POND SPRAY POOL

Kids beat the heat by splashing in shallow waters and the 30-foot spray plume of this enormously fun wading pool. After a dip, dry off and take a turn at the nearby Tadpole Playground or grab a bite at the Frog Pond Cafe.

Free. Open daily 11 am-6 pm.

Boston Common, 617.635.2120.

BOSTON SAILING CENTER

MINUTEMAN BIKEWAY

Stop here to practice your sailing all year round with the beautiful Boston scenery surrounding you. The Boston Sailing Center allows for some pretty unique opportunities for those in the sailing world.

Here, this water sport is not just limited to the warmer weather months. Try your hand in Frostbite Racing on the Boston Harbor and keep your sailing skills sharp in the off-season. Saturdays 12-3 from Nov. 5 to March 25.

The Riverboat at Lewis Wharf, 617.227.4198.

Bikeway created on an inactive railroad track.

Eleven-mile trail for recreational cyclists and commuters extending from the Alewife MBTA Station to the town of Bedford and traversing Lexington, Arlington, Cambridge. Start: Alewife MBTA Station, Cambridge; End: Depot Park, South Street, Bedford.

BROOKLYN BOULDERS

This specialized fitness center is the place to get your climb on. Bouldering and auto belay, top roping and lead climbing and a variety of wall heights. Day pass: $29. Gear rentals: $2-$11. Open M-F 7 am-11:00 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-11:00 pm. 12A Tyler St., Somerville, 617.623.6700.

CHARLES RIVER CANOE & KAYAK

Breeze along the Charles River and/or Boston Harbor in canoes, kayaks, and other water-bound vessels, no

SKY ZONE

This indoor trampoline park that is located outside Boston offers endless amounts of fun for those of all ages.

Bounce off the walls, do flips, but most of all get exercise.

Tickets: $10-25. Open Tu-Th 3-8 pm, F 2-11 pm, Sa 10 am-10 pm, Su 10 am-8 pm.

91B Sprague St., Hyde Park, 857.345.9693.

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BOSTON RED SOX

Watch Boston’s hometown team play baseball at historic Fenway Park. Full schedule online. Tickets: $12-165.

Fenway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, 617.482.4769.

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Boundless Adventures has set up a series of obstacle courses and tree trails in the woods there, all of which are accessible to budding vine-swingers, and made as safe as possible by harnesses and belays. Far more sensible than the outfit favored by the Lord of the Apes—a meager loincloth—but every bit as liberating.

154 River Road West, Berlin, 978.592.0017

Sail out to marine sanctuary Stellwagen Bank where migrating humpback, finback and minke whales stop and feed. Naturalists narrate the four-hour journey aboard a comfortable high-speed catamaran. Tickets: $33-53 ($16 for kids under 3). New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, 617.227.4321.

NEIGHBORHOODS

BACK BAY

Back Bay is one posh place to spend some leisure time.

Stores on Newbury Street and designer boutiques in Copley Place provide lavish shopping options and outdoor green spaces like the Public Garden and Copley Square offer serene spots to sit.

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge is a city in its own right, with many unique squares like Central, Kendall and Inman. Its most wellknown square is Harvard, home to the titular university and its yard, as well as book stores, boutiques, and amazing restaurants.

NORTH END

Once Boston’s original posh neighborhood (home to Thomas Hutchinson and Paul Revere), this long-lived sector

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of Boston is now awash in Italian heritage. The North End shows off dozens of restaurants, artisan food markets and summers rife with saints’ festivals.

TOURS

BOSTON BIKE TOURS BY URBAN ADVENTOURS

Try a thematic bicycle tour, including Tour de Boston, Tour de Cambridge, Bikes at Night, and the Paul Revere Ride to Freedom. Tours depart daily and by appointment; full schedule on website. Ticket prices vary. 103 Atlantic Ave., 617.670.0637.

BOSTON DUCK TOURS

Eighty-minute tour narrated by “conDUCKtors” versed in local lore. Combines land tour with a splash in the Charles River. Departs the Prudential Center, Museum of Science and New England Aquarium daily. Tickets: $10.5039.50. Prudential Center, 53 Huntington Ave; Museum of Science, 1 Science Park; New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf. 617.267.3825.

Puvis de Chavannes and Edwin Austin Abbey. Departs Dartmouth Street lobby M 2:30 pm, Tu and Th 6 pm, W and F-Sa 11 am, Su 2 pm. 700 Boylston St., 617.536.5400.

CITY VIEW TROLLEY TOURS

Charming, open-air silver trolley cars let visitors explore Boston. Hop on and off at will, at destinations like Freedom Trail sites, Newbury Street, Charlestown Navy Yard, New England Aquarium and more.

Along the way, tour drivers and guides narrate the journey and teach a thing or two about the Hub. Trolley service daily 9:30 am-5 pm every 10-15 minutes. Tickets: $16-40.

Long Wharf, 617.363.7899.

CITY WINE TOURS

Expert-led, two-hour jaunts dedicated to wine. Each tour makes three stops, and participants learn the fundamentals of tasting, pairing and buying wine. Departs South End and Harvard Square Sa at 3 pm, North End Sa at 2 pm and 3 pm, Back Bay Sa-Su at 3 pm.

Tickets: $66. 855.455.8747.

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ART & ARCHITECTURE TOURS

FREEDOM TRAIL’S HISTORIC PUB CRAWL

America’s first free municipal library has free guided tours taking visitors beyond the bookshelves to examine works by John Singer Sargent, Daniel Chester French, Pierre

You’ve never quite done a bar crawl like this one! Your guide, dressed in the full regalia of the 18th century, brings you to four of Boston’s most historic pubs, teaching

a few things about how these were inspirational to the Sons of Liberty. Beer tasting and traditional New England bites at each stop. Tours: Tu at 5:30 pm. Reservations required.

Tickets: $43. 21+ with ID. Tour begins at the ArtsBoston booth at Faneuil Hall. 617.357.8300.

FREEDOM TRAIL’S WALK INTO HISTORY TOUR

Led by 18th-century costumed guides, this 90-minute walking tours highlight official historic sites along Boston’s iconic red-lined route. Departs daily yearround from Boston Common or Faneuil Hall. Tickets: $8-14.

Boston Common, 139 Tremont St. 617.357.8300; ArtsBoston Booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

HARVARD STUDENT-LED WALKING TOUR

These official Harvard University guided historical tours are led by students and boast an informative and fun take on America’s oldest campus. Tours: M-Sa at 10 am, noon, 2 pm. Free, but reservations required for groups of 15 or more. Holyoke Center Arcade, 1350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.495.1573.

MIT CAMPUS TOURS

Students lead free 75- to 90-minute tours of geek central, pointing out popular

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sites like the Z-Center, Kresge Auditorium, the “Infinite Corridor” and the Stata Center. Tours depart M-F at 11 am and 3 pm, schedule may change during holidays.

Departs from lobby of Building 7, 77 Massachusetts Ave., 617.253.4795.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH FOOD TOURS

History, folklore and fabulous local food—from root beer floats to artisanal gyros, pies and pizza—converge in the neighborhoods of Cambridge and Somerville.

Davis Square and Union Square are the focus, with more tours of nearby hotspots on the way. Morning and afternoon tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check website for details. Somerville & Cambridge.

OLD TOWN TROLLEY

LIMOLINER

Narrated historical journey takes in points of interest like the Freedom Trail and Fenway Park. Ride in a continuous loop or disembark and reboard as you choose at 19 convenient stops. Departs daily 9 am-5 pm. Tickets online. 855.396.7433.

Bus service travels between Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood and Midtown Manhattan multiple times daily. Passengers can expect a movie, snacks (including a meal!) and free Wi-Fi. Pets allowed on select trips.

Tickets: $99. 145 Dartmouth St. 844.405.4637.

TRANSPORTATION: NORTHEAST REGIONAL

AMTRAK

Amtrack offers the convenience of high-speed rail services, with routes like the Acela Express that travels from Boston to Washington, D.C., and The Downeaster, which journeys from Boston to Portland, Maine. North Station, 135 Causeway St. 800.872.7245; Back Bay Station, 145 Dartmouth St; South Station, 2 South Station.

STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY

Year-round ferry and fast-ferry service from Cape Cod to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, for both passengers and vehicles.

Tickets: $4.50-107 (additional charges for cars, bikes, etc.). 508.477.8600; Hyannis Terminal, 65 South St., Hyannis, 508.771.4000; Woods Hole Terminal, 1 Cowdry Road, Woods Hole, 508.548.3788.

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BOSTON COMMUTER BOAT SERVICE

This MBTA commuter boat service crosses between Charlestown Navy Yard and Long Wharf in the Financial District. It’s a quick (10 minutes) way to get to Charlestown to explore attractions like the USS Constitution Museum. Fare: $3.50. Departs M-F 6:30 am-8 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-6 pm. 1 Long Wharf 617.227.4321.

BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES WATER TAXI

the Water Taxi operates year-round, offering travelers an alternative to traditional ground transportation. Look for 28 water taxi stops along the waterfront. Call for a pick-up 6:30 am-10 pm (until 8 pm on Su). Tickets available onboard: $12. 1 Long Wharf 617.227.4320.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

LOGAN EXPRESS

MBTA SUBWAY

Full-service buses take travelers to Logan International Airport, making stops at each terminal, from the Back Bay at Hynes Convention Center and Copley T Station.

Allow 20 minutes travel time. Daily 5 am-9 pm. $5; free with valid MBTA pass. Logan International Airport, 800.235.6426; Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St.; Copley Square T Station, 650 Boylston St.

Boston’s subway system (a.k.a. the “T”) is the nation’s oldest.

It is comprised of five lines (Red, Orange, Blue, Green and Silver) and connects areas like Newton, Malden and Logan Airport with Downtown Boston. Fare per ride: $2.252.75. The subway operates from 5 am 1 am. 617.222.3200.

MBTA BUS

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority offers bus services to complement its subway system. Bus routes run throughout Boston proper, Greater Boston and suburbs. Operates from 5:15-12:30 am. Fares: $1.70-2.

617.222.3200.

SUPERSHUTTLE

Around-the-clock, affordable, shared-ride airport transportation since 1983.

SuperShuttle serves Logan International Airport and more than 40 other airports nationwide. Find curb-side attendants at Terminals A, B, C and E daily 7 am-11 pm.

Customers can also book online or by mobile app. Logan International Airport. For after-hour service (11 pm-7 am), please call 617.567.8900.

DESTINATION SALEM

One-stop website for everything worth seeing and doing in Salem, MA, the culturally rich North Shore city just a 30-minute train ride from North Station in Boston.

Includes Events Calendar and Tour information. salem.org GREATER BOSTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

The GBCVB has two locations stocked with visitor guides, maps, and brochures from local businesses and more. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. Boston Common Visitor Information Center, 139 Tremont St; Prudential Center Visitor Information Desk, 800 Boylston St. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE VISITOR CENTER

Faneuil Hall serves as the National Park Service’s point

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Experience more than 250 years of history—and 16 of Boston’s most significant sites—along the Freedom Trail. To book an 18th-century costumed-guided tour, download an audio guide or learn about exhibits and events, visit TheFreedomTrail.org or call 617.357.8300.

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of information for Boston National Historical Park and the Boston African American National Historic Site. Open daily 9 am-6 pm. Faneuil Hall, 617.242.5601.

THE SHATTUCK EMERALD NECKLACE VISITOR CENTER

Old Stony Brook Gatehouse in the Back Bay Fens for information about Boston’s Emerald Necklace parks created by Frederick Law Olmsted.

Open M-F 9 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-4 pm. 125 The Fenway, 617.522.2700.

DISTRICT HALL

Includes shared workspace, classrooms and assembly space. District Hall also boasts its own coffee bar and restaurant, Gather. Rates: $50-$300 per hour. Open M-F 6:30-2 am, Sa-Su 9-2 am. 75 Northern Ave., 617.982.3213.

Scene The Book of Mormon In this age of binge-watching the phrase “back by popular demand” seems to have lost its currency. But in the universe of stage shows and other live entertainment, it still carries real weight, and could not be more true than when applied to the return of “The Book of Mormon” to the Boston Opera House. The consensus verdict on this musical comedy collaboration from the chaps behind “South Park” and “Avenue Q” is that everyone loves it.

539 Washington St., tickets 866.982.2787

BARS

DOYLE’S CAFE

“Endorsed” by countless local politicos like Ted Kennedy, John Kerry and former mayor Kevin White, Doyle’s has been operating since 1882 and has quite a history. For one, the neighborhood saloon was a speakeasy during Prohibition, not to mention that its interior bar is original. Sandwiches, salads and meat-centric entrees make up the menu— try the daily specials. Open daily 9 am-midnight 3484 Washington St., 617.524.2345.

THE HAWTHORNE

Jackson Cannon directs this rendezvous that is a great place to lounge with a craft cocktail or small bites like fingerling potato skins and toasted curry popcorn.

Bartenders create custom drinks based on patron desires, as well as age-old standards and original inventions. Open daily 5 pm-1 am. 500 Commonwealth Ave., 617.532.9150.

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HIGHLAND KITCHEN

Highland Kitchen is Somerville’s resident hipster hangout. Accordingly, chef and owner Mark Romano used to be a drummer in a band. On the menu, find ricotta and mozzarella fritters with chile-honey dipping sauce, the pig and pickle

plate of pork rillette, confit and tasso ham, and the spicy coconut curried goat stew.

At the bar, fresh cocktails, margaritas and a great wine list. Open daily 5 pm-1 am.

150 Highland Ave., Somerville, 617.625.1131.

LINCOLN TAVERN

Lincoln Tavern caters to South Boston’s young professionals with a modern tavern vibe.

Grab a bite at a booth or a seat at the bar. Menu features sophisticated takes on pub classics, like polenta fries and sliders with quail egg.

And check out the weekend brunch menu with inventive options like Fruity Pebble pancakes or crab and avocado toast. Open M-Th 11:30 am-2 am, F-Su 10 am-2 am. 425 West Broadway, 617.765.8636.

MIRACLE OF SCIENCE BAR & GRILL

Near MIT, this “geek-chic” watering hole caters to its brainy clientele with beaker-inspired bar ware and a huge periodic table of menu items that decorates the tiny space. A full bar offers great mixed libations, while the food is focused on things like kebabs, burgers and salads. Open daily 11-1 am. 321 Massachusetts Ave., 617.868.2866.

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J.J. FOLEY’S CAFE

This celebrated social club opened in the 1930s, shortly after the repeal of Prohibition, and maintains its commitment to great cocktails and martinis. Patrons can relax in a warm atmosphere complete with a fireplace, and enjoy the scenic view from the wall of windows overlooking the Public Garden. Light-fare menu available. Open daily 2:30-11:30 pm. Taj Boston, 15 Arlington St., 617.536.5700.

In business since 1909, J.J. Foley’s is a friendly, family owned neighborhood Irish pub that caters to a working class crowd. Grab a beer and some tasty yet inexpensive food that runs the gamut from burgers to baked stuffed haddock. Open M 11 am-10 pm, Tu-Th 11 am-11 pm, F-Sa 11 am-12:30 am, Su 10:30 am-10 pm. 117 E. Berkeley St., 617.728.9101.

WINK & NOD

Carries more than 100 whiskeys and menu ranges from traditional Irish fare to American comfort food. Roof deck and 32 beers on draft.

Live music on weekends.

Open M-F 11:30-2 am, Sa-Su 10-2 am. 150 Northern Ave., 617.426.8111.

Wink & Nod’s talented team of bartenders have created a uniquely collaborative cocktail program featuring one-of-a-kind takes on classic recipes from the Golden Age of Cocktails to the Tiki Wave.

Open M-Sa 5 pm-2 am. 3 Appleton St., 617.482.0117.

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BARS: SPORTS

BARS: IRISH

GAME ON! SPORTS CAFE

Named for a stretch in County Clare filled with stone structures, this no-frills Irish pub slings cheap beer, good cheer and is a Davis Square staple.

There’s live traditional Irish music seven days a week.

Open M-Th 11:30-1 am, F 11:30 am-2 am, Sa 10 am-2 am, Su 10 am-1 am. 247 Elm St., Somerville, 617.776.6896.

The self-titled “official” bar of any game that’s on, this two-story venue sidles up to Fenway Park. Above the bar and around the room, more than 30 HDTVs screen professional and college games.

Menu includes wings, pizzas and other pub grub. Open Su-W 11:30 am-1 am, Th-Sa 11:30 am-2 am. 82 Lansdowne St., 617.351.7001.

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HARPOON BREWERY

Sports, burgers and beer are big here. Custom draft system offers 32 beers on tap; sporting matches shown on a 106-inch HD projector screen. Open M-Th 4 pm-1 am, F 11:30-2 am, Sa 11-2 am, Su 11-midnight. 256 Elm St., Somerville, 617.623.9910.

Started in 1986, Harpoon has more than two decades creating traditional beer styles with contemporary flourish.

Tour and tasting offered daily ($5). Beer Hall open Su-W 11 am-7 pm, Th-Sa 11 am-11 pm. 306 Northern Ave., 617.456.2322.

BILLIARDS/BOWLING

KINGS LANES, LOUNGE AND BILLIARDS

Swanky gaming hall and lounge, with locations in Back Bay and Seaport. Rack ‘em and shoot ‘em on vintage Brunswick Gold Crown billiard tables or test your skills at bowling, shuffleboard or skee ball. Players who want to feast can nosh on American food with a Southwestern bite. Bowling rates: $7-9 per person per game; shoe rental $4. Billiards and shuffleboard: $15-18 per hour. Open M-W 3 pm-1 am, Th-F noon-1 am, Sa noon-2 am, Su noon-11 pm; 21+ after 6 pm. 50 Dalton St., 617.266.2695; 60 Seaport Blvd., 617.401.0025.

BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES

NIGHT SHIFT BREWING

Started as a home brewing adventure, the Night Shift brand quickly grew in popularity and is now an Everett staple. Brews on tap include a coffee porter aged with Counter Culture coffee and a German-style doppelbock.

Open M-Sa 11 am-11 pm, Su 11 am-8 pm. 87 Santilli Hwy., Everett, 617.294.4233.

SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY

Craft brewery known for the Sam Adams family of beers.

Free hour-long brewery tour and sampling session. Tours M-Th and Sa 10 am-3 pm, F 10 am-5:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2. Shop hours M-Th 10 am-6 pm, F 10 am-6:30 pm, Sa 10 am-4 pm. 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617.368.5080.

AERONAUT BREWERY

SLUMBREW

Started by beer-enthusiast friends (of MIT and Yale), the brewery has a distinct homegrown, laid-back feel. Open Tu-Th 5 pm-midnight, F 5 pm-12:30 am, Sa noon-12:30 am, Su noon-8 pm. 14 Tyler St., Somerville, 617.987.4236.

Microbrewery and taproom lives up to its motto, “make good liquids, make good friends.” Beer garden located in Somerville. Brewery open M-W 4-11 pm, Th 11 am-11 pm, F 11 am-midnight, Sa 11 am-8:30 pm, Su noon-1 pm. 15 Ward St., Somerville, 800.428.1150; 310 Canal St., Somerville.

BOSTON HARBOR DISTILLERY

This local distillery opened its doors in late spring of 2015 serving up its signature liquor—Lawley’s New England Spirit—from within this former factory. For 10 bucks, visitors can take a tour of the 11,000-square-foot space, learn about the building and the distillery’s history, and try a couple samples in the lounge. Open Sa 1-7 pm.

12R Ericsson St., Dorchester, 617.533.7001.

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TRILLIUM BREWING COMPANY

Opening in 2013 with its Fort Point Channel location featuring “farmhouse-style” brews, including Skimpy Sparrow IPA and Secret Stairs Boston Stout, this brew hub now boasts a second location in Canton. Open M-F 11 am-7:30 pm, Sa 11 am-6 pm.

369 Congress St., 617.453.8745; 110 Shawmnut Road, Canton, 781.562.0073.

COMEDY

THE COMEDY STUDIO

Above the iconic Hong Kong, The Comedy Studio has been spotlighting comedians who push boundaries for 15 years.

National headliners try out new material as do newcomers hoping to break into the industry. Running themes include: “Mystery Lounge,” “The Big Saturday Night Show,” and “The Sunday Funnies.” Tickets: $10-12. Shows: Tu-Su at 8 pm. 1236 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.661.6507.

IMPROV ASYLUM

North End-based sketch comedy troupe strives to provide the best comedic theater in Boston on the fly.

Multiple main stage shows and alternative programming.

Reservations recommended.

Tickets: $7-33. 216 Hanover St., 617.263.6887.

IMPROVBOSTON

The oldest improvisational comedy troupe in the area hosts sketch, stand up and improv entertainment. Themes vary by night, shows: W at 7:30, 8, 9:30 and 10 pm; Th 7, 7:30, 9 and 9:30 pm; F at 7-11 pm on the hour and 11:30 pm; Sa at 6-11 pm on the hour and 11:30 pm; Su at 7 pm and 9 pm. Tickets: $5-25. 40 Prospect St., Cambridge, 617.576.1253.

LAUGH BOSTON

This standup comedy venture features different performers every week. Show times: W-Th at 8 pm, F-Sa at 7:30 pm and 10 pm. Ticket prices vary per show: $15-25. 425 Summer St., 617.725.2844.

DANCE CLUBS

CANDIBAR

Surreal and rhythmic, the atmosphere at this Theater District dance club pulses with a million colors that change to the beat of the music that emanates from the DJ booth. What’s also hot: red lip-shaped seating, futuristic design elements, and, of course, candy adornments.

Guest DJs spin house, elec-

tronic, techno, progressive and Eurodance. Table reservations available. Th-Su 10:30 pm-2 am. 279 Tremont St., 617.292.0080.

FILMS

COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE

This building was originally a church, but was converted into a theater in 1933 and is now an Art Deco movie house—one of the top 10 art house film exhibition theaters in the country—that shows predominantly art and independent films. Full schedule online. 290 Harvard St., Brookline, 617.734.2500.

LANDMARK’S KENDALL SQUARE CINEMA

This Cambridge cinema located adjacent to historic Kendall Square, is one of Landmark Theaters’ most successful venues showing independent films, documentaries, restored classics, foreign and indie films for over a decade.

Often hosts local premieres and film festivals. Visit website for screening times. 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, 617.621.1202.

THE BRATTLE THEATER

Classic, cutting-edge, foreign and art-house films are shown at this repertory theater, where a screening of the German film, “Der Hauptmann von Köpenick,” kicked things off in 1953.

Schedule online. 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.876.6837.

LGBT CLUBS

TROPHY ROOM

Formerly Fritz Sports Bar, this casual bistro attracts an athletic and largely gay crowd.

Food is excellent, ranging from American small plates like spicy cauliflower wings to burgers and entrees like panseared salmon. Great drinks, Sunday brunch and frequent live music. 26 Chandler St., 617.482.3450.

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LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

HOUSE OF BLUES

BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL

This is the 21st century iteration of Boston’s legendary Harpers Ferry. Today, the midsize music venue hosts up and coming rock, alternative country, indie rock, Brazilian pop and more. Full schedule online. Shows at 9 pm, unless noted. Doors open one hour before show time. 158 Brighton Ave., Allston Tickets: 800.745.3000.

CITY WINERY

On the Venn diagram where rock n’ roll intersects with wine, you’ll find City Winery, familiar in other parts of the country but a very welcome arrival to Boston’s West End. Check listings for gigs and vino-centric happenings. Open daily 5-11 pm. 80 Beverly St., 617.933.8047.

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This landmark concert hall on Lansdowne Street plays host to new acts as well as rock n’ roll legends and can accommodate up to 2,400 fans. Full schedule online. 15 Lansdowne St., 888.693.2583.

MIDDLE EAST & ZUZU RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB

From national acts and local bands to jazz, funk, reggae and blues, this nightspot features all types of music in four spaces: Upstairs, Downstairs, Corner and ZuZu. Full schedule online. Box office open daily 12-7 pm.

472/480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.864.3278.

THE PARADISE ROCK CLUB & LOUNGE

More than just a rock club, The Paradise is a Boston institution with a list of past performers that includes 11:54theAM Page 1 finest. music industry’s

Full schedule online. Doors one hour prior to show.

Ticket prices vary. 967/969 Commonwealth Ave., Allston, 617.562.8820. Concert line: 617.562.8800.

NIGHTCLUBS/ LOUNGES

THE GRAND

Clubbing gets a Seaport upgrade at The Grand, featuring cutting-edge sound and visuals, a wrap-around LED wall and a jazzed-up feeling of glitzy opulence. Big-name DJs have already started calling this place home. Full details online. (F-M) 10 pm-2 am. 58 Seaport Blvd., 617.322.0200.

PERFORMANCE VENUES

SHUBERT THEATER AT BOCH CENTER

Opened in 1910 as a stage for Shakespearean productions, the Shubert has hosted that and a lot more, seeing performances by John Barrymore, Richard Burton and Julie Andrews. Today, many community arts groups offer productions here. Tickets from $39.50. 267 Tremont St. 866.348.9738.

WANG THEATRE AT BOCH CENTER

The Wang Theater, formerly The Metropolitan Theater, features crystal chandeliers, gilded Renaissance-style frescoes and imported marble.

It can accommodate 3,600 audience members and is one of only a few capable of accommodating the national Broadway tour production of “Miss Saigon.” Full schedule online. 270 Tremont St., 866.348.9738.

THEATER

AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER

In association with Harvard University and led by artistic director Diane Paulus, the A.R.T. is a professional nonprofit that has won many awards, including a Pulitzer Prize and a number of Tony Awards. Show times vary.

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BROADWAY IN BOSTON

Broadway in Boston presents the official touring productions of hit Broadway plays and musicals. Principal show times: Tu-Th 7:30 pm, F 8 pm, Sa 2 pm and 8 pm, Su 1 pm and 6:30 pm. Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St. 866.523.7469.

THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY OF BOSTON

Artistic director Spiro Veloudos leads Boston’s oldest professional theater company, a mid-size organization that produces contemporary productions written by accomplished and emerging playwrights from Shaw to Mamet. Tickets start at $36.

140 Clarendon St., 617.585.5678.

SHEAR MADNESS

Fresh, funny and set in a hair salon, this “whodunit” lets the audience match wits with the suspects to catch the killer in this hilarious murder mystery.

Show times: Tu-F at 8 pm, Sa at 5 pm and 8 pm, Su at 3 pm and 7 pm; call for added shows. Tickets: $61. Stage II at The Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617.426.5225.

TICKETS

ARTSBOSTON CALENDAR

What to do, where to go, what to see: The ArtsBoston Calendar is a go-to resource for current and upcoming performances, exhibits, festivals and free events. The site is updated daily, curated weekly and features hundreds of deals from BosTix. TICKETMASTER

Provides tickets for concerts, sporting events, arts, theater and family activities at local venues and arenas.

800.745.3000.

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Food The Roof Mexican small plates, seasonal cocktails, house-made frosé (frozen rosé)—none of these delights were available in Salem during the time of the puritan settlement, but they are now. Located four floors above street level in the recently opened Hotel Salem, The Roof is a seasonal bar offering gorgeous views and space for 85 seated guests: a perfect excuse to take the train to the North Shore. The fabulous Peabody Essex Museum is less than a taco’s throw away. 209 Essex St., Salem, 978.451.4818

French Acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud operates this Frenchinspired bistro and wine bar at the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Chef de Cuisine Michael Denk runs the kitchen, offering traditional Parisian bistro fare. B, L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). Mandarin Oriental, 776 Boylston St., 617.535.8800.

DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE

Italian Grand and sophisticated, this restaurant is amenable to dates, business dinners, or even a simple glass of wine at the bar. Lengthy menu features regional dishes from northern Italy, as well as grilled meat a la carte.

Gluten-free menu available. L (M-F), D (daily). 75 Arlington St., 617.357.4810. $$$$; 236 Patriot Place, Foxboro 508.339.4810.

EARLS KITCHEN & BAR

American Although the first Earls cropped up in Canada in 1982, everything about the Somerville and Prudential Center outposts is local, from design elements to staff.

Concept is upscale casual; vibe is lively; food is modern, scratch-made and sourced around here. Favorites, depending on the venue, include the Cajun blackened chicken breast and the messily more-ish Avocado Super

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Toast (with a cheeky kick of Sriracha). At the bar, we especially love Earls’ honey-lemony Bees Knees, served short.

L and D (daily). Assembly Row, Somerville; 800 Boylston St., 857.957.0949.

EATALY

Italian The Turin import, by way of New York City, is an Italian-themed market-restaurant hybrid of every foodie’s dreams. It gives Boston’s iconic North End neighborhood a serious run for its money with a number of sit-down restaurants featuring Neapolitanstyle pizza, hand-crafted pasta and the Barbara Lynchformulated Il Pesci. Counters offer handmade mozzarella, fresh-caught fish and freshbaked breads, imported gourmet sauces and wine. Dine in, take out, eat as you wander.

Open M-F 7 am-11 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-11 pm. Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617.807.7300.

LOLITA COCINA & TEQUILA BAR

Mexican Mexican restaurant is the sister of the popular Yvonne’s. Award-winning margaritas. Menu items include pork belly carnitas, blackened mahi mahi tacos and grilled street corn. Allyou-can-eat taco Mondays ($9). Now also in Fort Point.

D (daily). 271 Dartmouth St., 617.369.5609.

LUKE’S LOBSTER

SONSIE

Seafood This Maine-style lob-

International One of the best

ster dining destination serves up sustainable seafood and has a commitment to preserving its local fisheries. It’s food with a conscience and loads of flavor. L and D (daily).

75 Exeter St, 857.350.4626; 53 Northern Ave., 617.848.0911.

features of this longstanding Newbury Street restaurant are its French doors that open right onto the sidewalk.

Inside, the vibe can be clubby, sophisticated and chic without being pretentious. The menu is international in flavor, seasonal in ingredients and follows the trends of upscale dining. In the morning, Sonsie serves espresso drinks and pastries. B (daily), L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). 327 Newbury St., 617.351.2500. $$$

PORTO

Mediterranean Acclaimed chef Jody Adams brings her new restaurant to Back Bay denizens looking to wrap their tastebuds around modern Mediterranean-style New England seafood. From the open kitchen, expect oysters, whole-roasted fish, steamed mussels and seasonal vegetables. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). Ring Road, 617.536.1234.

RED LANTERN

Pan-Asian This foxy Asianstyle restaurant and lounge off the Back Bay’s beaten track has some pretty amazing food. Try the duck buns (think slow-cooked hoisin barbecue duck with pickles stuffed into taco-shaped, fluffy, steamed bread), as well as the Singapore street noodles, the spicy tuna tempura roll and, frankly, the martinis. Excellent gluten-free offerings available. D (daily). 39 Stanhope St., 617.262.3900. $$$

STEPHANIE’S ON NEWBURY

American This popular, prep-

py bistro has been a landmark on Newbury Street for 20-plus years. A recent renovation has it looking as fresh as the menu, which serves up awesome comfort food as well as a number of signature dishes. In season, Stephanie’s expansive patio is consistently packed. Great after work bar scene for professionals. B (M-F), L and D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). 190 Newbury St., 617.236.0990. $$$ TOP OF THE HUB

American Expect modern, eclectic takes on regional New England cuisine with a focus on seafood. Top of the Hub also stands 52 stories above the city, so diners get a stunning view. Two wine

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cellars are the winners of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Dancing and live music in the lounge. L (M-Sa), D (daily), brunch (Su).

Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617.536.1775. $$$

Pate. L and D (M-Sa). 272 Cambridge St., 617.725.8855.

LIFE ALIVE URBAN OASIS & ORGANIC CAFE

CAMBRIDGE/ HARVARD SQUARE

BEACON HILL

organic cafe is a magnet for vegetarians, vegans, macrobiotic and raw eaters and/or those who follow a gluten-free and paleo diets.

The plant-based menu is filled with healthy “warm meals” and “cool meals” with fun names. B (M-Sa), L and D (daily). 765 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.354.5433. $

American American and inter-

LITTLE DONKEY

philosophy behind this foodtruck-turned-brick-and-mortar creation is simplicity and speed. With an average serve time around 3.5 minutes, there’s no need to wait long for a fresh, delicious meal.

The food is locally sourced and the menu is constantly

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American Regional comfort

food and a cozy ambiance where you can catch a game or meet up with friends.

Dinner entrees include Nantucket seafood stew and Meyer lemon chicken breast.

D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 75 Chestnut St., 617.227.2175.

MA MAISON

CAMBRIDGE/ CENTRAL SQUARE

Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw All-

French Maitre Cuisinier Jacky

Small Plates-Tapas James

Robert prepares authentic bistro fare like mussels and shallots in white wine, calf’s liver with caramelized onions and the specialty of the house: Uncle Lucien’s Country

Beard Award-winning chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette focus on their global travels through diverse and unique (truly!) small plates, a raw bar, rotating charcuterie and

eclectic cocktails. B and L (M-F), dinner (daily), Br (SaSu). 505 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.945.1008.

BEAT BRASSERIE

nationally inspired food mingle with the offbeat live music in an atmosphere rife with whimsy and joie de vivre. Great cocktails and sustainable, small-batch wines. D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 13 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.499.0001.

CLOVER FOOD LAB

Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw The

Food

changing to keep pace with the seasons. And don’t forget to order a one-of-a-kind drink like cinnamon lemonade or maple soda. B, L and D (daily). 1075 Cambridge St., Cambridge; 5 Cambridge Center, Cambridge; 6 Harvard St., Brookline.

FORAGE

Contemporary American As the name suggests, the focus here is on fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Innovative plates offer an above-average dining experience, not to mention craft cocktails and an “out-of-the-box” beer selection. D (daily). 5 Craigie Circle, Cambridge, 617.576.5444.

THE HOURLY

Seafood The latest concept from Grafton Group (creators of staples like Russell House Tavern), this oyster house features a menu that focuses on fresh seafood

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and comes from the creative mind of Executive Chef Taryn Bonnefoi. Start the meal with freshly fried salt and vinegar chips and take home taffy from Cabot’s Candy. And, of course, indulge in delicacies like the Seafood Tower featuring eight varieties of oysters or the shrimp cocktail, curried mussels or a unique lobster dish. D (M-Sa). 15 Dunster St., Cambridge, 617.765.2342.

PAMMY’S

American The decor at Pammy’s is simple, rustic, classical and decadent all at the same time: just like the menu, where Sicilian anchovies elope with ricotta-stuffed artichokes and handsomely crisped red snapper dances a lascivious tango with Pammy’s signature chili sauce. Stellar. D (M-Sa). 928 Massachusetts Ave., 617.945.1761.

PARSNIP RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Global Quiet and refined, this new Harvard Square dining room occupies the space once run by Upstairs on the Square. Chef Peter Quinion serves modern European dishes that use fresh local ingredients and change with the season. Sunday brunch provides elevated dining options to start you r morning right, like potato griddle cake with cured salmon and guacamole or French toast brioche with with fruit compote. D (Tu-Sa), brunch (Su).

91 Winthrop St., Cambridge, 617.714.3206.

TOM’S BAOBAO

Chinese After much success in China, restaurateur Tom Tong brings bao to Harvard Square.

These delicious handmade buns come filled with flavors ranging from curry beef to lobster to orange zest sweet potato. L and D (daily). 84 Winthrop St., 617.945.0067.

WAYPOINT

Seafood Michael Scelfo’s second Cambridge restau-

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rant focuses on seafood in sharing plates, pizzas, pastas and inventive. D (daily).

1030 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.864.2300.

CAMBRIDGE/ INMAN SQUARE

MOONA

Eastern Mediterranean Shareable dishes embody the culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean with such offerings as chicken liver, couscous tfaya with chickpeas, raisins and carmelized onions, lambchops with pistachio butter as well as plenty of dips, pickles and olives to snack on. D (daily). 243 Hampshire St., 617.945.7448.

CAMBRIDGE/ KENDALL SQUARE

ARTSCIENCE CULTURE LAB & CAFÉ

American/French No sur-

prise this place is within the bounds of MIT. ArtScience Culture Lab & Café explores innovations within the culinary world and shows off products being developed onsite. Inhale a cocktail or a flavor cloud; then munch on the refined, innovative cuisine. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 650 E. Kendall St., Cambridge, 857.999.2193.

THE SMOKE SHOP

Barbecue Andy Husbands, chef-proprietor of Tremont 647, focuses entirely on the art of slow-cooked barbecue here. Texas-style brisket, glazed barbecue chicken and Burnt Ends sandwich. L and D (daily). 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, 617.577.7427.

SUMIAO HUNAN KITCHEN

Regional Chinese If you’ve ever fancied trying an authentic version of Chairman Mao’s favorite dish—red braised pork—now’s your chance.

This fabulous Hunanese restaurant showcases this and other regional dishes including spicy crunchy cucumbers, shredded potato with green pepper and duo jiao salted chilies. The General Tso’s

chicken is a standout. Owner Sumiao Chen has decorated the Kendall Square space in Fruit Loop colors with chic artwork. L and D (daily). 270 Third St., 617.945.0907.

CHINATOWN

BAO BAO BAKERY & CAFE

Bakery The employees at this tiny Chinatown bakery are dressed in fun and bright purple uniforms, but Bao Bao serves a serious expanse of authentic pastries, baked goods and sweets, from almond and crunchy palm leaf cookies to taro sweet bread loaves. Sandwiches are also available. Open daily 6:45 am-7:30 pm. 77 Harrison Ave., 617.988.8191. $ DOUBLE CHIN

Asian Fusion Gloria and Emily Chin opened their new Chinatown-Theater District Hong Kong style cafe hoping to corner the college and post-college aged crowd with delightful and calorie-heavy Asian-American treats of both the sweet and savory variety.

Try modern Asian fusion salads, sandwiches and comfort food, including Craisin crab rangoon, Asian-inspired “poutine” and Spam-and-taro fries.

Dessert is decadent, from Matcha Tres Leches Grass Jelly to the signature cube toast.

Open 7 am-midnight. 86 Harrison Ave., 617.482.0682.

NEW SHANGHAI

Chinese Highly-skilled Shanghainese chefs man the kitchen that offers Shanghaistyle cuisine, as well as Szechuan and Americanized entrees. Don’t miss the specialty Shanghai-style cold dishes. L and D (daily). 21 Hudson St., 617.338.6688. $$

DOWNTOWN

BACK DECK

American Like a neighbor’s backyard barbecue, this casual eatery serves up meats prepared on the open kitchen’s three hardwood charcoal grills. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch

(Sa, Su). 2 West St., 617.670.0320. $$ FAJITAS & ‘RITAS

Southwestern Easygoing restaurant featuring fresh, healthy southwestern barbecue and Texan fare at bargain prices. An all-around fun place to drink some of Boston’s best—and sturdiest—margaritas. L and D (daily). 25 West St., 617.426.1222. $ HALEY.HENRY

Wine Café Haley Fortier’s wine bar pairs more than 40 wines with tinned fish, cheese and charcuterie boards, crudo and salads. The oldworld European style decor is inspired by tiny wine bars found throughout Barcelona and Paris, which provides an intimate sipping and dining experience. L (Sa), D (M-Sa). 45 Province St., 617.208.6000.

PABU

Japanese Co-owners Michael Mina and Chef Ken Tominaga have brought their legendary, modern izakaya-style dining to Boston with irresistable sushi, robatayaki, small plates and steaks. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 3 Franklin St., 857.327.7228.

YVONNE’S

Global Supper club experience with a contemporary approach. Dining among the sophisticated but noisy crowd is meant to be social and shared. D (daily). 2 Winter Place, 617.267.0047.

EAST BOSTON/ AIRPORT

REELHOUSE

Global American Global cuisine with a New England slant is offered by outstanding destination restaurant ReelHouse, well worth the short hop over to East Boston—by water taxi if you like. Gorgeous space and great views back to the city too. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 6 New St., East Boston, 617.227.4320.

Food FINANCIAL DISTRICT/ WATERFRONT

favorites. L and D (daily). 41 Union St., 617.227.2750. $$

Seafood Discover award-win-

KENMORE SQUARE/ FENWAY

LEGAL SEA FOODS

ning chowder, pristine oysters, succulent Maine lobster, and more than 40 varieties of delicious fish and shellfish.

Excellent wine list. Hours vary by location. 100 Huntington Ave., 617.266.7775; 255 State St., 617.742.5300; 26 Park Plaza, Theater District, 617.426.4444; 20 University Road, Cambridge, 617.491.9400.

UNION OYSTER HOUSE

Seafood Opened in 1826, Union Oyster House is a National Historic Landmark and the nation’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Fresh seafood is the main attraction and always has been, and the menu is heavy-handed on shellfish and oysters, fried and broiled fish, baked, boiled and broiled lobster and local Yankee

SALONIKI

Greek Jody Adams’ casual Greek to-go: patrons can build their own pita wrap choosing from a variety of proteins and sauces, or they can select from classic recipes. Salads, soups and a couple sweets make up the rest of the menu. L and D (daily).

4 Kilmarnock St., 617.266.0001; 181 Massachusettes Ave., Cambridge, 617.714.5151.

SOL AZTECA

Mexican Cactus enchiladas covered in green sauce and chicken Veracruzano are just two of the many traditional Mexican dishes at this quaint restaurant. Sip on Central and South American varietals. D (daily). 914 Beacon St., 617.262.0909.

TAPESTRY

American Two-part dining venture featuring globally inspired fare in the laid-back, beachy setting of the openkitchen-style Expo Kitchen as well as inspired, upscale cuisine in the Club Room.

D (Tu-Su), brunch (Sa-Su). 69 Kilmarnock St., 617.421.4470.

WAHLBURGERS

American Around the corner from Fenway Park, quintessential Bostonians Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg open the third outpost in their family’s small chain of burger joints. On the menu: burgers and artisan-style sandwiches, onion rings, boozy frappes and more. L and D (daily). 132 Brookline Ave., 617.927.6810.

offerings include bottled cold brew to-go and lattes on tap.

Open M-F 7 am-7 pm, Sa-Su 8 am-6 pm. 745 Atlantic Ave., 857.317.5340.

O YA

Japanese Located in a century-old fire station, Tim Cushman’s upscale O Ya is Boston’s coolest place for modern Japanese cuisine.

The izakaya-style menu offers elegant dishes with interesting and innovative ingredient combinations and flavors; diners can also indulge in the omakase chef’s tasting menu. Sake list is extensive and unparalleled in this city. D (Tu-Sa). 9 East St., 617.654.9900. $$$$

NORTH END

CAFFE DELLO SPORT

LEATHER DISTRICT

Café One of Boston’s oldest

Coffee Premium coffee roaster

caffés where sports play almost as important a role as the delicious Italian roasts.

LA COLOMBE

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Select from espresso, caffè latte or latte macchiato or lunch on the inzaghi, zanetti or di vaio paninis. Imported grappa, Limoncello, Sambuca and other specialty liqueurs.

Caffé Dello Sport also screens soccer matches direct from Italy, on two large screens. B, L and D (daily). Cash only. 308 Hanover St., 617.523.5063. $ IL MOLO

Seafood Seafood focused eatery with Chef Pino Maffeo serving up housemade pastas, fresh oysters and fish-focused entrees like hay-roasted salmon with seasonal vegetables. L (Th-Sa), D (M-Sa), brunch (Su). 326 Commercial St., 857.277.1895.

MOTHER JUICE

Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw Delicious veggie, vegan, gluten-free and juice options abound at well-situated brick-and-mortar locations— including Boston Public Market—for this former foodtruck startup. Mother Juice is a Boston pioneer in the meatless market, under a “Peace, love and veggies” banner.

Hours vary by location. 100 Hanover St.; 291 Newbury St. 857.263.7401; 625 West Kendall St., 617.945.7357.

PARLA

Italian Not your typical “Little Italy” joint. Find a modern speakeasy vibe served up with contemporary takes on Italian cooking such as herbed-lamb pappardelle and pork belly chips. D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 230 Hanover St., 617.367.2824.

WARD 8

American Its location in the far reaches of the North End doesn’t hamper this place from being jammed every night of the week with young professionals. The bar program revisits different eras with its cocktail creations, sometimes staying true to classic recipes and sometimes putting on a new spin. Bristol Lounge vet Kenny Schweizer

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mans the kitchen, serving up a menu of sinful dishes the run the gamut from fresh lobster chowder to the signature Ward 8 mac and cheese. D (daily). 617.823.4478.

home in the Seaport District.

First-class wine list, lively atmosphere. D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 25 Fan Pier Blvd., 617.530.1925.

SEAPORT DISTRICT

American Farm-to-table

TUSCAN KITCHEN

Italian Italian regional cuisine gets the full, fresh artisanal treatment in the Seaport— everything is prepared in-house from bakery bread to incredible pastas. L and D (daily). 64 Seaport Blvd., 617.303.7300.

SEAPORT DISTRICT/ FORT POINT CHANNEL

COMMITTEE

Mediterranean Eastern Mediterranean-style small plates that run the gamut from grape leaf dolmades to marinated lamb with tzatziki.

Don’t miss the Greek yogurt pancakes at brunch. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 50 Northern Ave., 617.737.5051.

EMPIRE

Pan-Asian Empire is one of the largest restaurants to open in Boston in recent years, which makes it not too hard to find a seat and order up pan-Asian treats, from freshly rolled sushi and delicate dumplings to spicy stir-fry. The lively open kitchen contains a noodle station, eight-seat wok bar and eight-seat sushi bar. D (M-Sa). 1 Marina Park Drive, 617.295.0001. $$$ HOPSTERS

American Casual The restaurant that’s equipped to make an instant craft brewer of its customers has added a gorgeously appointed Seaport branch to its original Newton location. Great brews, hearty pub fare. L and D (daily). 51 Sleeper St., 857.239.9042.

MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB

Seafood Boston’s addition to the nationwide collection of classic, elegant Ocean Club and Steakhouse locations makes a very comfortable

OAK + ROWAN

ethos means artisanal dishes comprised of locally sourced ingredients. Think lobster and veal sweetbreads, beef sirloin with tallow bread pudding and tarragon fettuccine with pistachio. L and D (daily). 321 A St., 857.284.7742.

SOMERVILLE

FOUNDRY ON ELM

Gastropub Consistently packed with locals. Great beer list—32 on tap. Vittles run the gamut from roasted Asian pear pizza to pan-roasted scallops to the gravy and cheddar-smothered poutine.

L (M-Sa), D (daily), brunch (Su). 255 Elm St., Somerville, 617.628.9999.

SOUTHERN KIN COOKHOUSE

Southern Expect southern

hospitality, whiskey-centric drink options and a full belly.

Comfort food is on the menu, and there’s six types of pie for dessert. L and D (daily). 500 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA, 617.764.5966.

SOUTH BOSTON

CAPO

Italian House-made pastas and classic Italian dishes aren’t just for the North End. Here you’ll find authentic flavors in a rustic, neighborhood setting, including wood-fired pizzas and plenty of vino on the carefully curated menu.

The speakeasy-style Supper Club downstairs features Monday Night Comedy. L (Sa-Su), D (daily). 443 West Broadway, 617.993.8080.

COPPERSMITH

Global Staying true to its past as the copper fabrication fac-

Food tory Dahlquist Manufacturing Co., this restaurant and cafe offers diners a vintage-industrial aesthetic. With dishes like Southern-style grilled cheese and fish and chips, this spot is sure to please any palate. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su).

40 W. 3rd St., 617.658.3452.

SOUTH END

BAR MEZZANA

Italian Sophisticated and contemporary coastal Italian cuisine cooked by chef Colin Lynch. Handmade pasta, deliciously fresh crudo, and traditional Italian cocktails are all part of the mix. D (daily), brunch (Su). 360 Harrison Ave., 617.530.1770.

and eclectic, globally inspired food. Nightly live music runs the gamut from jazz to cabaret to electronica. D (daily), live-music brunch (Sa, Su). 541 Tremont St., 617.423.0069.

BLACKBIRD DOUGHNUTS

Bakeries From popular South End restaurant The Gallows comes this bakery that focuses solely on the doughnut.

Fresh-made daily onsite, styles range from chocolate old-fashioned to wild berry Bismark. Open M-F 7 am-6 pm, Sa-Su 8 am-6 pm. 492 Tremont St., 617.482.9000; 20 Kilmarnock St. DARRYL’S CORNER BAR & KITCHEN

pm-2 am, Su 10 am-10 pm. 604 Columbus Ave., 617.536.1100.

FRENCHIE

French Frenchie is a vision-

SRV

Italian Venice meets the

ary, modern and supremely chilled spin on the Gallic standard. Small plates—including sublime salt cod croquettes and escargot toast— can be paired with a smart selection of great wines-bythe-glass, and the sugar for your coffee comes in vintage French tin boxes. Choose between the main dining space or the greenhouse-style conservatory out back. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 560 Tremont St., 857.233.5941.

contemporary culinary traditions of Boston’s South End. Chefs Michael Lombardi and Kevin O’Donnell tag team the kitchen, preparing a menu of snacks, pasta and protein-heavy entrees.

Atmosphere is ornate yet casual and lively, especially after sampling a classic Italian cocktail at the bar. D (daily). 569 Columbus Ave., 617.536.9500.

PETIT ROBERT BISTRO

Italian Evan Deluty’s Stella is a sexy room with a sleek bar and cuisine that is rooted in roasting, braising and homemade pasta. Great $6 appetizer menu M-F 4-6 pm. D (daily), brunch (Su). 1525 Washington St., 617.247.7747.

THE BEEHIVE

Southern This club and restau-

French Outstanding South

point aimed at a funky, music-loving crowd is part café, bar, artist hangout and music club and plays to old bohemia. The menu features tasty

rant sends out great Southern food and good vibrations in the South End with an upscale, modern interior and live jazz and R&B acts. Open Tu-Th 5 pm-midnight, F-Sa 4

End charmer, authentically French from escargots and coq au vin to bouillabaisse and steak frites—nice touches include a vegan soup of the day and a regular selection of

Global This casual rendezvous

local oysters. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 480 Columbus Ave., 617.867.0600.

STELLA

THEATER DISTRICT

EXPLORATEUR

Modern European Beneath hundred-year-old coffered ceilings, Explorateur heralds French cafe culture but puts a modern, global spin on classic items. Baristas work with La Colombe beans to create connoisseur-worthy coffee drinks that, along with such pastries as a maple bourbon-glazed, baguette-y ‘doughnut’, can be taken to go. B, L and D (daily). 186 Tremont St., 617.466.6600.

THEATER DISTRICT/ BAY VILLAGE

THE BRISTOL

American The Four Seasons’ sophisticated dining room, a bar that locals love for its people-watching power and an upscale spin on New England comfort food. Great view of the Public Garden, situated right across Boylston Street.

B, L and D (daily), brunch (Su). Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., 617.351.2037. $$$$

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Shop Suitsupply The menfolk of Boston received a dapper and perfectly tailored upgrade this year when Suitsupply opened its 100th international store on timeless Newbury Street. In-house eatery Café Susu is a welcome addition to the ground floor and serves as a handy chill-space for customers awaiting alterations: all tailoring here is done in-store. Clients, we’re told, have included Leonardo DiCaprio, Rob Gronkowski and Idris Elba, so ditch those sweats and look sharp. 240A Newbury St., 617.249.7821

At this family owned hat company, customers can expect a personal shopping experience as they check out all types of hip head wear.

Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 130 Newbury St., 617.247.4287; 43 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.868.4287.

SHINOLA

The Detroit-built company keeps its product development in the U.S., and the care and craftsmanship of its employees is evident in each swanky watch it produces.

Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 800 Boylston St., 617.262.3400.

APPAREL: GENERAL

JOHNNY CUPCAKES

Johnny Cupcakes is not your average bakery. In fact, it’s not a bakery at all. Boston native Johnny Earle created one sweet street wear brand here in the Hub, and now serves up his highly sought-after, limited-edition cupcake-themed graphic tees exclusively at his boutiques. Open M-Sa 11 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 279 Newbury St., 617.375.0100.

APPAREL: MEN

ALTON LANE

Retail man-cave that takes the hard work out of looking good. Custom fittings at the

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showroom, includes beer and use of technology that scans your body measurements.

Open M-W 11 am-8 pm, Th 10 am-8 pm, F 9 am-7 pm, Sa 9 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 91 Newbury St., 888.800.8616.

BALL AND BUCK

This local retailer only sells American-made products for style-conscious men.

Includes a complete Ball and Buck product line, and other exclusive brands. Open daily 11 am-8 pm. 144 Newbury St., 617.262.1776.

APPAREL: WOMEN

DECEMBER THIEVES

Exclusive and hand-crafted items are the name of the game at Boston-based jewelry designer and artist Lana Barakat’s store. Find her own Lazuli line, as well as pieces by other emerging designers.

Open M-F 11 am-7 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm (South End closed M-W). 88 Charles St., 617.982.6802.

MARGARET O’LEARY

NEWBURY COMICS

Irish-born O’Leary began this San Francisco-based clothing company, which is renowned for its cutting-edge knitwear and California aesthetic. M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 10 am-6 pm.

49 Charles St., 617.535.9144.

Import and domestic, independent and major label CDs and vinyl at this Boston-born music destination. Check out the selection of T-shirts, shoes, posters and pop culture essentials. Hours vary by location. 332 Newbury St., 617.236.4930; North Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617.248.9992; 36 J.F.K. St., Cambridge, 617.491.0337; 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge, 617.577.1297.

BEAUTY

FOLLAIN

Browse artisan-made, spagrade beauty products that are free of synthetic chemicals, including local producers, like Indie Lee and Dr. Dandelion. Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 53 Dartmouth St., 857.284.7078; 65 Charles St., 857.233.5211.

FRESH

Born-and-raised Boston beauty company Fresh offers top-quality skin care and cosmetics made from natural ingredients like soy, sugar and black tea. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 121 Newbury St., 617.421.1212.

BOOKS & MEDIA

JOHNNY WAS

BRATTLE BOOK SHOP

Effortlessly chic styles of California’s fashion scene. Rich textures, colors and prints define this brand’s free-spirited womenswear and accessories. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 800 Boylston St., 857.233.5989.

Longest continuously operating antiquarian book store in Boston. The Brattle houses used and rare book, from antique tomes to bestsellers, as well as maps and prints. Open M-Sa 9 am-5:30 pm. 9 West St., 617.542.0210.

TRIDENT BOOKSELLERS & CAFE

Hide away in this cozy half-bookstore, half-café with an extensive selection of magazines, unusual titles and bargain books. Café serves “perpetual breakfast,” lunch and dinner. Open daily 8 am-midnight. 338 Newbury St., 617.267.8688.

DEPARTMENT STORES

BARNEYS NEW YORK

The Manhattan institution’s New England outpost spotlights the best of haute couture like Lanvin, Givenchy and Diane von Furstenberg as well as edgy looks from new designers. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm.

Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., 617.385.3300.

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This Irish shop features trendy looks as one of Europe’s largest clothing retailers—from cropped tops to men’s slipon sneakers to housewares.

Open M-Th 8 am-9 pm, F-Sa 8 am-9:30 pm, Su 10 am-9 pm.

10 Summer St., 617.350.5232.

FARMERS MARKETS

BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET

The space hosts 35 farms, fisheries and other food producers from across the commonwealth. Booze connoisseurs should make for Hopsters Alley. Open M-Sa 8 am-8 pm, Su 10 am-8 pm. 100 Hanover St., 617.973.4909.

HOME

CASA DESIGN

For those with an eye for upscale, contemporary design, the showroom here offers a plethora of aesthetically pleasing options for both home and office. Open M-F 10 am-6 pm. 460 Harrison Ave., 617.654.2974.

JEWELRY

SIDNEY THOMAS JEWELERS

Sidney Thomas Jewelers delves further into the luxury market than its predecessor Ross-Simons, offering clients a concierge-style experience and a broader range of brands, including Roberto Coin and Charriol. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-8 pm.

The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617.262.0935.

SMALL PLEASURES

Charming shop that specializes in antique, estate and custom jewelry, from engagement rings to cameo brooches and elegant necklaces.

Watch repairman on premises. Open M-F 11 am-6 pm. Sa 10:30 am-5 pm. 142 Newbury St., 617.267.7371.

LEATHER

RICK WALKER’S

Rick Walker’s has everything from “Western wear to biker gear,” like cowboy boots from Lucchese or hats and accessories from the likes of

Stetson. Also find vintage designs. Open daily noon-7 pm.

306 Newbury St., 617.482.7426.

OUTLETS

ASSEMBLY ROW

Somerville shopping destination with 50 upscale outlets, including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and Brooks Brothers Factory Store. Exclusive dining options, a movie theater with IMAX screen and more.

340 Canal St., Somerville, 617.440.5565.

WRENTHAM VILLAGE PREMIUM OUTLETS

Find discounts of 25 to 65 percent off at this outdoor village-style outlet center 35 miles from Boston, with stores like Michael Kors and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 10 am-6 pm. 1 Premium Outlets Blvd., Wrentham (exit 15 off I-495), 508.384.0600.

SHOES

BODEGA

You might walk right past this shop that caters to an ultra exclusive audience interested in one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories—a convenience store and a secret entrance are part of the gimmick. Open M-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 6 Clearway St. CONVERSE

Marcus, Barneys New York, Chanel and Tom Ford. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon6 pm. 100 Huntington Ave., 617.262.6600.

FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE

This marketplace has been a vendor market since Colonial days. Today, find numerous stores, pushcart vendors and historic and modern restaurants. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su noon-6 pm. Financial District, 617.523.1300.

PRUDENTIAL CENTER

Upscale shopping mall featuring select brands including Aritzia, Johnny Was and Shinola. Hungry shoppers stop by Eataly Boston, Bar Boulud or others. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-8 pm.

800 Boylston St., 617.236.3100.

SOUVENIRS

PROSHOP POWERED BY REEBOK

Destination for official NBA (Adidas-branded) and NHL (Reebok-branded) team apparel with special focus on the Celtics and Bruins. Open M-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm; also open during games.

TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617.624.1500.

RED SOX TEAM STORE

Design your own pair of Chuck Taylor All-Stars here.

Huge selection of Converse gear, including lines like Jack Purcell, One Star and Star Chevron. Open daily 10 am-7 pm. 348 Newbury St., 617.424.5400.

Local owner ‘47 Brand purveys licensed professional and collegiate sporting apparel and notable near-perfect-fit caps. Red Sox gear and autographed Fenway Park seats available. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. 19 Yawkey Way, 617.421.8686.

SHOPPING CENTERS

SPECIALTY FOODS

CAMBRIDGESIDE

BOSTON OLIVE OIL COMPANY

Waterfront shopping center boasts more than 120 brand-name stores and restaurants. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su noon-7 pm.

100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge, 617.621.8666.

This family owned store seasonally imports and bottles on site more than 60 varieties of the highest quality, unfiltered, extra virgin olive oil and finest-aged balsamic vinegar.

Open Su-F 11 am-6 pm, Sa 11 am-7 pm. 253 Newbury St., 857.277.0007.

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Below street level on Newbury Street, this little liquor store has been around since 1960 and is not only well-stocked with some amazing deals, but the resident wine experts are usually available to answer any vexing questions. Free deliveries in Boston with $100 orders.

Open M-Sa 10 am-11 pm, Su noon-8 pm. 330 Newbury St., 617.262.0363.

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CANADA GOOSE

If you’re going to battle through a blizzard on the way to the city’s bountiful selection of shows, restaurants and boutiques, you may as well look fantastic doing it—visit the Prudential Center’s new Canada Goose flagship for parkas, accessories and more.

Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 800 Boylston St., 617.982.0320.

NIKE BOSTON

This cornerstone of the sneaker world sits on the corner of Newbury and Exeter streets.

Look your best on and off the field, court or track with the newest in premium Nike running, training, basketball, football, soccer and sportswear product, with footwear, apparel and equipment for men, women and children.

Services include run analysis, styling, bra-fitting and more.

Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 200 Newbury St., 617.267.3400.

REEBOK STORE

Reebok’s global flagship store offers custom-made and personalized products as well as yoga, bootcamp and crossfit classes. If you like to wear your city with pride, there’s no shortage of gear designed with Boston in mind. Open M-F 9 am-7 pm, Sa 9 am-5 pm, Su 11 am-4 pm. 25 Drydock Ave., 617.772.0267.

Posh offerings at this luxury designer mall include Neiman

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Be Well LexRx Beacon Hill is world famous for its weathered historical charm, expressed in the beautiful redbrick corrosion of centuries, but there’s only smoothness and radiance at boutique practice LexRx which specializes in the treatment of “lips, lines and lashes.” Take your pick from a range of options that will bring a smile to your face, but none of the wrinkles—So Cheeky™ restores volume to cheeks; Pucker Up™ offers a stunning pout. For more, head over to: 121 Charles St., 857.452.1501

Half a dozen barbers treat men to grooming, skin care and relaxation at this new South End rendezvous. A dozen or so services run the gamut from precision cut, shampoo, massage and hot towel treatment to a simple neck trim. Open M-W 10 am7:30 pm, Th 10 am-8:30 pm, F 10 am-6:30 pm, Sa 8 am-5 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 518 Tremont St., 857.305.3106.

BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE

BOSTON CENTER FOR FACIAL REJUVENATION

Based on Newbury Street in the Back Bay—and with a second location in Brookline— this excellent practice specializes in state-of-the-art plastic surgery as well as innovative non-surgical treatments. Procedures available include Botox, Tummy Tuck, CoolSculpting and Juvederm.

Boston office hours M-Th 9 am-5 pm. 69 Newbury St., 617.450.0070; 1 Brookline Pl., 617.735.8735.

ELIZABETH GRADY

Give way to an innovative approach to beauty and skin care at Elizabeth Grady.

Services include skin care, waxing treatments, makeup consultations, nail treat-

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ments, massage therapy and microdermabrasion. Hours vary by location. 69 Newbury St., 617.536.4447; 1 Winthrop Square, 617.259.1000.

LASH L’AMOUR

Show a little love for your lashes at this boutique beauty care hot spot. Services include everything eyelashand eyebrow-related, from extensions to tinting, waxing and hydrafacials. Open M-W 10 am-7 pm, Th-F 9 am-8 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 129 Newbury St., 617.247.1871.

pm, Sa-Su 10 am-8 pm. 284 Newbury St., 617.236.1444.

FITNESS

BURN FITNESS STUDIOS

This boutique gym is shaking up workout routines with innovative sweat sessions that keep your body guessing with a multitude of physical challenges. Combining strength training, cardio and flexibility, the classes here are sure to “burn” in the best way. Class schedule and registration available online. 867 Boylston St., 617.651.3625; 547 Columbus Ave.

PYARA SPA AND SALON

CORE DE VIE

Merges Ayurvedic philosophies with modern day, plant-based Aveda products.

Treatments range from a botanical resurfacing facial to a meditative chakra balancing massage. Open M-F 8 am-10 pm, Sa 8 am-8 pm, Su 10 am-6 pm. 1050 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 781.270.9200.

Full-service lifestyle center focusing on balancing the mind and body. Offers Gyrotinic, Pilates, yoga classes, massage and acupuncture treatments. The boutique proffers athletic wear and UMI skin care products. 40 Charles St., 617.720.0411.

SKIN SPA NEW YORK

While the classes and training of this private mind-and-body facility are members only, nonmembers can indulge in the Spa at Equinox, which offers facials, massages, body treatments and waxing.

Call for appointment. 131 Dartmouth St., 617.578.8918; 225 Franklin St., 617.426.2140; 4 Avery St., 617.375.8200.

One of New York’s top stops for skin care and beauty treatments also calls Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood home.

Services include anti-aging treatments, custom facials, massage and laser hair removal. Locals love the membership program, but à la carte services are the go-to for travelers. Open M-F 10 am-9

EQUINOX FITNESS

ETHOS

The ethos here is simple: move well, eat well, be positive. Kettlebell training programs are this studio’s bread and butter, but there are group classes and personal training, too. Scheduling and registration online. 477 Harrison Ave., 617.936.4346.

EVERYBODY FIGHTS

Boxing great George Foreman brought the art and intensity of boxing to Bostonians in 2013. Now with two locations, the gym delivers a holistic fitness philosophy with time-tested training methods and high-intensity workouts. Open M-Th 5 am-9 pm, F 5 am-8 pm, Sa-Su 8 am-4 pm. 15 Channel Center, 857.250.4140; 1 Federal St., 857.990.3108.

FLYWHEEL SPORTS

This indoor cycling studio offers an intense cardio experience aboard a high-tech bike for 45 or 60 minutes. Climb, race and sprint while you listen to “Flybeats” and find your rhythm. Sign up online. 800 Boylston St., 617.300.0388.

NORTH END YOGA

Drop in and take a class for $16. Owners Alicia Orr and Alessandra Miele have more than 10 years of combined experience as yoga students and teachers, and they offer

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some 30 classes each week at their studio. 256 Hanover St., 617.227.9642.

PETER WELCH’S GYM

This authentic boxing gym focuses on fostering the qualities of elite boxers: strength, speed, balance and stamina.

But you don’t have to be a pro to workout here, just come ready to sweat in a no-nonsense atmosphere. Open M-Th 5:30 am-9 pm, F 5:30 am-8 pm, Sa 8 am-4:30 pm, Su 9 am-1 pm. 371 Dorchester Ave., 617.936.8939.

PURE BARRE

This popular franchise has been transforming bodies across the nation with toning, isometric movement routines that emulate the art (and intense workout) of ballet.

Schedule and registration available online. 350 Newbury St., 617.247.5360.

RECYCLE STUDIO

Cate Brinch’s cycle studios were some of the first to open in Boston, back in 2011. Today, the boutiques are candle-lit, state-of-the-art and designer implemented, in order to put a focus on relaxation and well being. Schedule online.

9 Newbury St., 617.366.9670; 18 Union Park St. SWET STUDIO

Swet Studio hosts a variety of classes intended to raise your fitness level and provide relaxation. Whether you choose an aerial yoga, barre or meditation class, you are sure to have a challenging yet rejuvenating experience. Schedule and registration online. 480 Tremont St., 617.670.0631.

THE HANDLE BAR

This large indoor cycling studio features low-lit, music-driven classes where you can clip in and spin away some calories. Walk-ins welcome. Single class: $24. 141 Dorchester Ave., 617.451.1270; 1336 Boylston St., 857.239.9789; 1030 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.714.3367.

305 FITNESS

Part dance party, part workout, the high-intensity, rhythmic cardio classes here are 55 minutes of endorphin-inducing fun. To tone it down a bit, try the Flow class featuring vinyasa yoga.

Class schedule online. 699 Boylston St., 617.603.2522; 181 Massachusetts Ave. YOGAWORKS

Drop in for a class for $18 and get your flow on. Yinyasa, yin, heated core and even hip hop yoga classes are available, and all experience levels are welcome. Class schedule available online.

364 Boylston St., 617.375.9642; 1032 Commonwealth Ave., 617.277.9642.

SALONS

ESCAPE SALON

Aveda Lifestyle Salon offering services including cuts, color, keratin treatments, botanical therapies and airbrush tanning. Private hair services room for those requiring privacy for religious reasons.

Open M-F 10 am-10 pm, Sa 9 am-10 pm, Su 10 am-8 pm. 800 Boylston St., 617.423.1350.

GRETTACOLE

Opened in 1994 by Bostonian Gretchen Monahan. Services include customized facials, designer haircuts, nail treatments, massage and make-up application using only the best brands. Open M-F 9 am-8 pm, Sa 8 am-6 pm, Su 10 am-6 pm. 10 Huntington Ave., 617.266.6166.

Downtown, salon offers up glamor and charm with services like cuts, blowouts, conditioning treatments, color and foil. Open Tu-Th 10 am-7 pm, F 10 am-6 pm, Sa 10 am-4 pm. 333 Washington St., 617.742.7951.

more. Emphasis on Asian philosophy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, influencing massage treatments and signature spa therapies.

Reservations required. 776 Boylston St., 617.535.8820.

SALON MARIO RUSSO

ALOHA MASSAGE

Long established in this city, this upscale salon offers haircuts and coloring, scalp treatments, straightening and bridal services. Open Su-Tu 10 am-6 pm W-F 10 am-8 pm, Sa 9 am-6 pm. 9 Newbury St., 617.424.6676; 22 Liberty Drive, 857.350.3139.

Since 1997, Bostonians have been relaxing here with customized and specialty massages, from deep tissue and Swedish to traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi. All treatments use natural and organic oils. Available W-F 12:30-6:30 pm, Sa 8 am-1 pm. 45 Newbury St., Suite 333, 978.771.5590.

SHAG

“Rock star hair warrior” Sandy Poirier has been featured on MTV’s Made and TLC’s Miami Ink and regularly styles celebrities. His Boston salon, Shag, offers specialized cuts, color and styles geared toward an edgier crowd. Open M 11 am-7 pm, Tu-W and F 11 am-8 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm, Sa 9 am-6 pm. 840 Summer St., 617.268.2500.

SPAS

BELLA SANTE

Candlelit rooms, finely made robes and immaculate surroundings are all part of the experience at this local favorite. Relax and renew with services like the Blueberry Smoothie Facial or the Coconut Oil Massage with Dry Brushing. Open M-Th 9 am-9 pm, F 8 am-9 pm, Sa 8 am-6 pm, Su 9 am-6 pm. 38 Newbury St., 617.424.9930.

SALON CAPRI

BLISS SPA

Nick Penna’s hair salon is unpretentious, has won a variety of awards and is one of only 12 salons in the U.S. to have the interactive L’Oreal Professional Hair Color Center.

Open Tu 9 am-6 pm, W-Th 9 am-9 pm, F 9am-8 pm, Sa 8:30 am-6 pm. 11 Newbury St., 617.236.0020.

At Boston’s W hotel, locals and visitors alike find New York’s famous Bliss Spa and, accordingly, flawless skin. Signature treatments include the Triple Oxygen Facial and Blissage 75 massage. Open daily 9 am-9 pm. 100 Stuart St., 617.261.8747.

SALON EUPHORIA

This spa lives up to its fivestar status, boasting tranquil lounges, vitality pools and

Located in the historical Jewelers building in

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WELLNESS

BALANS ORGANIC SPA

Scientist and wellness professional Marie Aspling opened the city’s first 100 percent organic spa. Treatments here run the gamut, from organic skin care and massage to nutrition counseling and even flotation therapy, and work in tandem to provide clients with overall well-being.

Open M noon-5 pm, Tu-F 10 am-8 pm, Sa 9 am-5 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. 216 Newbury St., 617.424.1500.

EXHALE SPA

Services nourish both the mind and body and range from body treatments to acupuncture, yoga and Core Fusion classes. Therapeutic massage includes deep flow, Thai stretching and shiatsu.

Open M-F 6 am-9 pm, Sa-Su 7:30 am-8 pm. 28 Arlington St., 617.532.7000. Map 5, F4; 2 Battery Wharf, 617.603.3100.

HEALING HANDS

Everybody loves a great massage, and one of the best in town is available right here in the Back Bay. Featuring Swedish as well as Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian) techniques.

Based in Copley Square, but visits are available. Hours by appointment. 581 Boylston St., 617.207.6010.

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WHERE IN BOSTON

We adore rooftop bars

The RTP I love the scene at the rooftop pool at the Colonnade Hotel where you can have a sip or take a dip this summer!

For more great rooftop bars in the city visit

–Kellie Speed, Writer/Editor, @hauteliving

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Sky Lounge The 12th floor Sky Lounge at Yotel Boston offers something a little different than the usual roof deck bar scene. Think

skyscraper views, comfy couches and cool, curated playlists.

–Kristin Quinn, Writer, @Misadventures inMommyhood

Legal Harborside The ideal balance of great finger food and cocktails; and an amazing scene for summer in Boston.

–Mark Keaney, Digital Transformationist, @markkeaney2pt0

Lookout You can’t go wrong with the Lookout Rooftop & Bar at The Envoy Hotel.

The view is hard to beat and it’s the perfect place to watch the sunset.

–Molly Ford & Sarah Jesup, Co-founders, @thefoodlens

Coppersmith Step up to the Airstream on Coppersmith’s rooftop deck for some Thyme Out,

made with gin, thyme-infused simple syrup and grapefruit juice.

–Gillian Britt, Executive Editor, @eatdrinklucky

Rooftop@Revere Think buckets of hard seltzer during the day and creative cocktails at night, all while relaxing on cushy lounge chairs and cozy corners at the Revere Hotel.

–Matt Simko, TV Host, @SimkoSays

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 Local Boston influencers tell us about their current obsessions. This month—rooftop bars, from Downtown to The Seaport and beyond.