Where Magazine Boston Feb 2019

GUIDE TO BOSTON

LOVE

BOSTON ROMANCE FROM GALLERIES TO RESTAURANTS

MEET

MERRITT DAVID JANES FROM SCHOOL OF ROCK

EXPLORE

THE WONDERS OF THE THEATER DISTRICT

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Art by Jennifer Jean Costello: “Conflict, balance and harmony shape the vitality, form and energy.”

February Where Boston

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Amazing ways to connect with the city this month.

06 CALENDAR

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

08 INSIDER

The best of what’s trending on the cocktail scene.

09 IN THE ’HOOD

Theater District: Where to eat, drink, shop and have fun.

10 BOSTON WITH LOVE

Galleries, shops, restaurants and lashings of romance.

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14 Art

25 Food

18 Sights

28 Shop

21 Scene

30 Maps

23 Explore ON THE COVER Art by Jennifer Jean Costello, jenniferjeanart.com

COURTESY ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM

A totally awesome chat with Merritt David Janes, star of “School of Rock: The Musical.”

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Q: How does your job connect you to the city?

A: It’s so important that we’re involved in the communities where we have restaurants.

Wahlburgers is in Boston, Lynnfield, Hingham and now Dorchester—the same neighborhood that I grew up in. I’m in and out of each restaurant every week and enjoy meeting our guests. It’s also important to me that we give back to these communities.

Q: What’s your favorite neighborhood restaurant?

A: Best Little Restaurant (BLR) in Chinatown.

They have the BEST Szechuan Bolognese!

Q: What are your favorite Boston attractions?

A: The Freedom Trail and Fenway “Paahhk.”

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Q: Which cultural highlights do you enjoy?

A: A trip to the MFA or ICA is a must-do.

Especially when you’re visiting in the winter and looking for things to do indoors.

Q: What’s your secret ‘best thing’ about Boston?

A: There are so many

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Q: What’s the most surprising thing about Boston?

A: It’s so easy to get around on foot. It’s one of the easiest cities to explore walking.

Q: What’s the best thing about winter in Boston?

A: There’s nothing better than walking through Boston Common after snowfall. Followed by a long, lazy brunch at Committee in the Seaport.

Q: What’s your favorite iPod song for walking round town?

A: “Step by Step” by New Kids On The Block.

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Go Epic

Be blown away by the stunning landscape photography of Ansel Adams, including his celebrated Yosemite shot (pictured), at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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Go Neuro

Expand your grey matter with an “Experiment in Conversation” featuring author Sam Harris— Feb. 27 Boch Center Shubert Theatre.

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Go Mickey

Join the famous mouse—along with a selection of his best friends—as “Disney on Ice” takes over from the Bruins at the Garden, Feb. 15-24.

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Check out Joe Jackson, pioneer of the British new wave and wearer of many musical hats, at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre Feb. 13.

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Go Bald

Head to the wild and wintry North Shore for the Merrimack River Eagle Festival in Newburyport and Amesbury, Feb. 9.

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Pepperland Released in 1967, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” placed The Beatles at the brilliant cutting edge of mainstream rock ‘n’ roll. This tribute dance show features an original score that blends arrangements of the songs we all know with brand new pieces inspired by the landmark album. Acclaimed choreographer Mark Morris oversees the physical action, and an ensemble of New York’s finest musicians provides the chamber music score. Like the record, “Pepperland” is eclectic and uplifting. Boch Center Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., tickets at bochcenter.org

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The Bauhaus and Harvard Short-lived but massively influential, the Bauhaus school of art, architecture and design did much to shape contemporary life, from the chairs we sit on to the cups from which we sip our tea. This exhibition explores it’s legacy. Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617.495.9400

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February at a Glance

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Awe-INSPIRING GLOBAL Perspective Boston LANDMARK SEE THE MAPPARIUM® at THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY

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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Three brilliant chilly-season cocktail hot spots

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FIND THE BEST IN THE THEATER DISTRICT ONE BLOCK AT A TIME

Fast-expanding Cajun hotspot Shaking Crab landed with a splash on Boylston Street recently, offering a full bar and chill-out area. Back Deck has the relaxed, easygoing vibe of a neighbor’s backyard barbecue; Genki Ya, founded in Brookline over a decade ago, serves healthy, top quality sushi.

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Every great Theater District needs a generous selection of watering holes and Boston has some standouts—Sip Wine Bar & Kitchen offers a range of international small plates; Thinking Cup is a great spot to relax over superior coffee; and Avery Bar at The Ritz-Carlton serves a signature martini menu.

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Bartevian, one of the most interesting shops in all of Boston, can be found on the fringes of the Theater District, selling antiques, collectibles and all manner of objects connected to the author Edgar Allan Poe. Not far away is the Emerson College branch of Barnes & Noble.  Bartevian 160 Boylston St., 617.423.0266

Whether you want to dance the night away to a DJ or catch a band, Royale has you covered. Bliss Spa at W Hotel will scrub you up perfectly for any night out; and Boston Opera House not only hosts the Boston Ballet, but also welcomes touring Broadway shows.  Royale 279 Tremont St., 617.338.7699, royaleboston.com

114 Boylston St., 617.824.8696, emerson.bncollege.com

100 Stuart St., 617.261.8747, blissspa.com

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How to warm the cockles of your heart and dial up the romance of your Boston valentine.

By Alex Oliveira

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FEBRUARY BRINGS cold and snow to Boston: brown-slushed streets, wet socks and chapped lips. With nothing but an April thaw to look forward to, the day’s frozen sidewalks and concrete skies blur into a mass of grey, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t light to be found, even if the rays of sunshine tend to be metaphorical.

Although the second month of the calendar sits at the cold core of a Boston winter, February 14 is always St. Valentine’s Day, and fluttering hearts beat warmth across the city.

If you need a little something to shake off the cold and heat up the romance this year, here’s a selection of thoroughly Bostonian, classically romantic dates to try out. All of them are guaranteed to add a splash of Technicolor to your enjoyment of the city, even while a blizzard cranks up the big freeze.

SHUCKS & GIGGLES The fast track to amorous fun can be found this February in a little aphrodisiac: oysters.

So put them on the menu for the night and head to the best place in town for bivalves: B&G Oysters (550 Tremont St., 617.423.0550, bandgoysters.com). With a classic menu of expertly prepared New England seafood essentials, this South End restaurant has the feel of a beloved neighborhood hangout.

The freshness of their fare is palpable on the tongue, and that shines best in their oyster selection. Light the candles, order a dozen or so, and get slurping.

GORGEOUS VIEWS There are few restaurants in Boston that are more of an event to visit than Top of the Hub (800 Boylston St., 617.536.1775, topofthehub.net). Located at the highest point of the city, its floor to ceiling and 360 degree

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When the meal is over, walk the maze of streets up and down the hill, lit by the warm glow of gas-fueled lamps views allow you to see Boston in a way you never have before. By night, the view is truly spectacular. It’s not just the sights that make Top of the Hub stand out, however, as the food and the drinks, the service and the atmosphere, will have you and your date feeling like high rollers. Try not to let your date notice that you’re eyes are fixed over their shoulder out the window and not at them.

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ART FOR LOVE’S SAKE Boston’s Fenway neighborhood hides one of the jewels of the city, and it’s not just Fenway Park. Instead of taking a stroll down Jersey Street, follow Park Drive to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (25 Evans Way, 617.566.1401, gardnermuseum. org). Lifelong art collector Isabella Stewart Gardner filled this museum, designed to emulate a Venetian palace, with great works and opened it to the public. The ISG is the perfect place to spend a day strolling courtyards and admiring Rembrandts and Titians with a lover on your arm.

FLUSHED CHEEKS For some it’s all about the anticipation, and if you’re looking for an evening of perfect physical tension, why not do it under the guise of intellectual intrigue? On February 14-16, join Watson Adventures at 6:30 pm as they take to the Museum of Fine Arts (465 Huntington Ave., mfa.org, 617.267.9300) for a guided, Valentine’s Day themed scavenger hunt. Love may not always be in the air of the paintings you track down, but everybody’s favorite body parts will be, as you’ll be following riddles, prompts and clues to try and track down the MFA’s finest selection of nudes in art.

BEACON OF ROMANCE Boston’s most romantic neighborhood is Beacon Hill. With its brick facades and cobbled alleyways, it’s an enclave in the

city that feels lost to time. While the sun is up, peruse the quiet, unassuming stores along Charles Street. When the dark comes, descend with the sun into the cave of a restaurant called The Hungry I (71 Charles St., 617.227.3524, hungryiboston.com). With its tall, wax-dripping candles and its lowslung ceiling, it’s an atmosphere sure to draw you closer to whoever sits across from you. When the meal is over, walk the maze of streets up and down the hill, lit by the warm glow of gas-fueled lamps.

CANNOLI & SMOOCHES The North End has the charm of Beacon Hill, though the flavor is distinctly different.

There are hidden romantic hideouts and five-course gourmet meals to be had, but the best place to take a date in the North End is the original Regina Pizzeria (11 1/2 Thacher St., 617.227.0765, pizzeriaregina.com).

Squeeze into one of their worn wooden booths, order a pie and a pitcher of beer and let yourself sink into the scenery of this Boston classic. Afterwards take a walk through the endless streets and alleyways of the North End until you stumble across Bova’s Bakery (134 Salem St., 617.523.5601, bovabakeryboston.com). Order a cannoli, and work your way over to the park behind Old North Church. Smooches will be had, it’s a sure bet.

GARMENTS D’AMOUR Cambridge is the land of the boho and the beatnik. Platform shoes and perfecto jackets are par for the course, and oddball restaurants, music venues and leftfield art installations can be found aplenty. While away the day at the Garment District (200 Broadway, 617.876.5230, garmentdistrict. com), a trove of used, vintage and offbeat clothes, shoes and accessories. With airplanes hung from the ceiling and cars parked on the walls, this is a warehouse of weird where you’ll love to get lost for hours.

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Merritt David Janes takes the lead when “School of Rock: The Musical” blasts through town.

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AFTER MANKIND invented electricity, it was an easy leap to amp, guitar and hence the creation of rock ‘n’ roll. Then, when theater impresario Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber decided to adapt smash hit movie “School of Rock” into a stage musical, it was a nobrainer to cast Merritt David Janes as lead character Dewey Finn, who teaches kids how to kick out the jams, stick it to the man and other essential rock-life skills. Janes trained as a teacher, actor and singer, all essential pillars on which “School of Rock: The Musical” rests. We caught up with him for a pre-show chat.

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ROCKIN’ SMART Where Boston: How does the musical differ from the movie?

Merritt David Janes: This show has something which has never been done before, which is kids aged 9 through 12 becoming a rock band. And not just any rock band: a phenomenal rock band. And the coolest thing about it is you can watch the movie— and I love the movie so much—but you’re watching a finished, edited product of several months-worth of shooting. We give you one take, every night. And it’s fantastic.

WB: What’s your standout song?

MDJ: I love “Teacher’s Pet” because it is the culmination of where the kids are headed in the story: they go to the Battle of the Bands and they get to perform.

WB: Did you talk to Jack Black [Dewey in the movie] about playing the character?

MDJ: He came to the show and he brought his boys with him. He talked about some of the similarities he saw—and I had to tell him that if they took him from the movie and made him look like a thumb, or a big toe, that was me.

WB: You’re no stranger to Boston, right?

MDJ: Boston is absolutely the most exciting stop on this tour for me, because I feel like I’m coming home. I’m from Vermont, and I went to school in Maine. My grandparents live in Connecticut so I circumnavigate New England all the time. And I get to do this at the Boston Opera House, which is one of the greatest theaters in the country. I must confess that I am a New England sports fan as well—I’d like to invite Tom Brady to come to “School of Rock” again, because he came to the Broadway show a very short while after I left to go on the tour. And I had my whole station upstairs decked out with Patriots stuff. I was so bummed.

WB: What are your Boston highlights?

MDJ: I love going out to eat in Boston— I love Mike’s Pastry.

WB: Do you have any favorites on the alltime roster of classic Boston rock bands?

MDJ: I have to say Aerosmith. They just keep going. They are an unstoppable force.

WB: Which other rockers inspire you?

MDJ: I just saw the “Bohemian Rhapsody” movie [about the band, Queen] two nights ago. I loved it. There’s this part in the show where I reference “We Are the Champions.”

I say to the kids, “As a wise prophet once said, ‘We are the champions, my friends.’”

It’s a moment where people laugh or smile, but last night they started applauding.

Never in the four years that I’ve done the show have the audience applauded that line. I think Freddie Mercury was watching and that was his way of saying ‘Hi.’ WB: How do you pace yourself during such a high-energy show?

MDJ: Dewey Finn is the hardest part to do in the world. There’s no time for pacing: it’s non-stop singing, running, jumping, screaming, playing instruments, adjusting to being there live with the kids. It’s a great privilege to be able to do it with them and go on the adventure. But I do say that it’s the hardest role in the world in musical theatre. The pacing is kind of out of the window.

WB: Has the show changed your outlook on rock ‘n’ roll?

MDJ: I’ve talked to Andrew Lloyd Webber about that a few times—I was involved in the Broadway workshop and the original cast of the Broadway show. His whole thing about this show is that it’s about the empowering message of rock ‘n’ roll. That is the real message. We celebrate rock ‘n’ roll in our show: and we have our moment at the end to become part of it. I am so proud that our show, more than any other show I’ve ever done, has caused kids to pick up instruments and write songs. It is spreading music across the country. That’s what it’s all about.

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(From top) Merritt David Janes—as Dewey Finn— kicks out the jams; offers advice; and turns it up to eleven. (Previous) A classic rocker’s leap.

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NEWS Signature Members Show Prepare to have your preconceptions about watercolor painting well and truly overhauled at the Signature Members Show of NEWS—the New England Watercolor Society. Here, you’ll find not only outstanding renditions of local landscapes and seascapes but also striking abstracts, portraits and experimental compositions that challenge the limits of the medium. From the twisted metals of Carolyn D. Latanision’s “Left to Rust, Bethlehem Steel” to Karol B. Wyckoff’s hyper-natural “Bursting Calm,” the show offers a unique collective patchwork of perspectives. Feb. 6 to March 3, Guild of Boston Artists, 162 Newbury St., newenglandwatercolorsociety.org

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.

BSA SPACE

Boston Society of Architects’ posh waterfront gallery offers exhibitions that focus on architecture, construction and design. Admission: $5 donation. Open M-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-5 pm. 290 Congress St., 617.391.4000.

CHILDS GALLERY

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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.

ETHELBERT COOPER GALLERY OF AFRICAN & AFRICAN AMERICAN ART

Located adjacent to Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, this gallery celebrates diverse cultures and

historical traditions. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm. 102 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, 617.496.5777.

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

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GOLD GALLERY

The stunning, seven-story artist-owned cooperative features 48 live-work studios in the Fort Point neighborhood. Before going inside, peek through the gallery’s giant glass wall at museum-quality solo exhibitions

by Boston-based artists.

Open W-F 10 am-6 pm and by appointment. 300 Summer St., 617.423.4299.

Photography, painting and mixed media are what’s on display at this contemporary art project founded by Adam Gold in the South End. Gallery artists include Jeff Cohen, Christie Scheele, David Gyscek, Miriam Shenitzer and Louise LeBourgeois. Open M-Tu by appointment only, W-F noon-6 pm, Sa-Su noon4 pm. 460C Harrison Ave, 857.239.8972.

GALATEA FINE ART

This large cooperative art gallery boasts more than 50 members and diverse contemporary art. Open W-F noon-6 pm, Sa-Su noon-5 pm.

460 Harrison Ave., 617.542.1500.

GALERIE D’ORSAY

Galerie d’Orsay represents international art masters including Rembrandt, Matisse and Dali, as well as highly recog-

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

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BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY

Art 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.

LANOUE GALLERY

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2019 Signature Members Show

Can an artist break new ground, while still demonstrating superb control and technical mastery? At the Guild of Boston Artists gallery on Newbury Street, visitors will es that the word “watercolor” calls to mind, as well as striking abstract paintings, edgy compositions, and challenging experiments with color and light that explore innovative frontiers of the genre and carry the viewer into new territory.

Juror/Demo: Jean Haines, SWA Sat: Feb 2, 5-7 pm Gallery Talks: Sat, 1 pm Feb 16, Gary Tucker Feb 23, Ann Hart, TWS Mar 2, Kristin Stashenko, NWS, RIWS

Demos: Sun, 1 pm Feb 10, Bill Lane, RIWS Feb 17, Robert Mesrop, AWS Feb 24, Ann Trainor Domingue

February 6 - March 3, 2019

The Guild of Boston Artists, 162 Newbury Street, Boston, MA

Tue-Sat: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Sun: 12 noon - 4 pm Reception and Awards: Saturday, February 9, 2 - 4 pm www.NewEnglandWatercolorSociety.org

Ideally located in the South End’s SOWA Art + Design District, Lanoue Gallery offers full service in contemporary fine art, both local and global—from mixed media to photography, sculpture and more. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm; Su 12 noon-4 pm (May-Oct.) 450 Harrison Ave., 617.262.4400.

LEICA GALLERY

The Park Plaza Hotel ups its creativity with this gallery dedicated to the art of photography. A rotation of Leica photographer’s works are on display, showcasing both seasoned photographers and up-and-coming talent.

Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 10 am-6 pm. 74 Arlington St., 857.305.3609.

MARTIN LAWRENCE GALLERIES

The charm of this Newbury Street gallery doesn’t stop at its aesthetic. The location features a comprehensive collection of works by Andy Warhol, Takashi Murakami and exclusive works by Sam Francis.

Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 77 Newbury St., 617.369.4800.

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, noon6 pm, W noon-8 pm. 621 Huntington Ave., 617.879.7337.

NEWBURY FINE ARTS

Newbury Fine Arts educates actual and would-be collectors on art, whether it’s an inexpensive etching or a priceless painting. Artists shown range from celebrities to the world-renowned, and exhibits focus on fine contemporary art. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 29 Newbury St., 617.536.0210.

PANOPTICON GALLERY

Boston-based Panopticon Gallery is one of the oldest fine art photography galleries in the country. It specializes in contemporary, modern and vintage photography from established and emerging photographers. Open Tu-Sa 9 am-3 pm. 502 Commonwealth Ave., 617.267.8929.

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PUCKER GALLERY

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.

The Pucker Gallery features an eclectic yet sophisticated collection of international contemporary sculpture, fine art pottery, painting, print, drawing and photography.

Featured artists include locals like Joseph Ablow and Enrico Pinardi. Open M-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm, Su 10:30 am-5 pm. 240 Newbury St., 617.267.9473.

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RAFIUS FANE GALLERY

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.

ROBERT KLEIN GALLERY

This gallery specializes in fine art photography by established and critically acclaimed masters of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Herb Ritts, Henri Cartier Bresson, Man Ray, Ansel Adams, Yousuf Karsh, Alfred Stieglitz and Walker Evans. Open Tu-F 10 am-5:30 pm, Sa 11 am-5 pm.

38 Newbury St., 617.267.7997.

SAMSON

Samson’s exhibits feature highly contemporary, alternative and experimental art that pushes boundaries, running the gamut from film, video, music and performance to the more traditional notions of visual art from emerging, under-recognized as well as some established artists.

Open W-Sa 11 am-6 pm. 450 Harrison Ave., 617.357.7177.

SLOANE MERRILL GALLERY

Promotes contemporary, traditionally trained painters who work in oils and have a distinctive approach. Open Su-M noon-5 pm, Tu-Th 11 am-7 pm, F-Sa 11 am-8 pm. 75 Charles St., 617.227.1775.

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

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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.

THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART/ BOSTON

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.

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

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.

MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER

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.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON

Encyclopedic collection culls some of the world’s finest 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

Over the last decade, Russian artists Nicholas Shaplyko and Ekaterina Sorokina have transformed their Somerville home—a former Masonic lodge—into one kaleidoscopic piece of art. Vibrant murals and individual works featuring Russian cupolas, celestial objects, mystical beings, birds and flowers cover nearly every inch of the place.

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listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can tour the museum by appointment set in advance, or attend one of the frequent events. 115 College Ave., Somerville 857.997.2037

these studios offer a glimpse at contemporary local artists—including Jennifer Jean Costello and Hope M Ricciardi—working in all types of mediums. 450 Harrison Ave.

NATIONAL CENTER OF AFROAMERICAN ARTISTS

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.

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 ARTISTS GUILD

Visitors encounter a world rife with art here at this flagship building where more than 70 professional working studios and 15 galleries occupy space.

With most open to the public,

SOWA FIRST FRIDAY

PUBLIC ART

ART ON THE MARQUEE

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.

Especially since the street art is always on the change.

565-567 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge.

Art

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

The amazing MIT 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

A stunning, gilded display of creativity by local 19th-century artist John Singer Sargent.

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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Sights Robots Return Even though the dystopian robot future offered by 20th-century movies like “The Terminator” and “Blade Runner” seems a little quaint by today’s “Westworld” and “Ex Machina” standards, it seems like a wise move to revisit some of the world’s most notable, beautifully engineered early models—such as Kismet (pictured), Cog and Troody—if only to better prepare for humankind’s mash-up with machines. From Feb. 14, MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.253.5927

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.

CITYPASS

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 info, 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.

CITY SIGHTS

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 and an armory museum.

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

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.

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.”

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

HISTORIC HOMES

NICHOLS HOUSE MUSEUM

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.

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.

COURTESY MIT MUSEUM

ADMISSION/ DISCOUNT PASSES

Sights 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.

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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.

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: $10-15. Children under 3: Free. 26 Oxford St., Cambridge, 617.495.3045.

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 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.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

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 cen-

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turies 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 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.

PEABODY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY

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: $1015, free ages 3 and under, includes admission to the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, 617.496.1027.

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.

Extended hours in October.

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

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THE WEST END MUSEUM

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.

THE USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM

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.

Charlestown Navy Yard, 617.426.1812.

WATERWORKS MUSEUM

This museum celebrates America’s first metropolitan water system. Visit the site and explore both the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and Water Works Pumping Station. Interactive museum exhibits feature interesting stories on the engineering, architecture, social history and public health facets of the historic pumping station, and include three original 19th-century steam engines.

Open W 11 am-9 pm, Th-Su 11 am-4 pm. Admission: $5 requested donation. 2450 Beacon St., 617.277.0065.

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 promenade, studded with monuments 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.

MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY

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.

RECREATION

BROOKLYN BOULDERS

This specialized fitness center is the place to get your climb on. 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.

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.

Scene Royal Trux Tight, gnarly and dripping with back-alley glamor, Royal Trux laid down a shape-shifting template for 90s underground rock that many aspired to, but few matched. Rooted in the unique creative alchemy between Jennifer Herrema and Neil Hagerty, the band’s fizzing output draws from pretty much every genre under the sun, from jazz to Southern rock.

After imploding in 2001, Royal Trux reformed in 2015. Be sure to catch them live. Feb. 16, The Sinclair, 52 Church St, Cambridge, 617.547.5200

BARS

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.

MIRACLE OF SCIENCE BAR & GRILL

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. Open daily 11-1 am. 321 Massachusetts Ave., 617.868.2866.

BARS: IRISH

COURTESY GRANDSTAND MEDIA

THE BURREN

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.

J.J. FOLEY’S CAFE

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. 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.

BARS: SPORTS

GAME ON! SPORTS CAFE

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. Open Su-W 11:30 am-1 am, Th-Sa 11:30 am-2 am. 82 Lansdowne St., 617.351.7001.

JOSHUA TREE BAR & GRILL

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.

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

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.

BILLIARDS/BOWLING

TRILLIUM BREWING COMPANY

Swanky gaming hall and lounge, with locations in Back Bay and Seaport. Rack ‘em

Opening in 2013 with its Fort Point Channel location featuring “farmhouse-style” brews, including Skimpy Sparrow IPA and Secret Stairs

KINGS LANES, LOUNGE AND BILLIARDS

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

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.

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.

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.

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

LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

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.

HOUSE OF BLUES

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.

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—check out I Love Mondays. Full details online. (F-M) 10 pm-2 am. 58 Seaport Blvd., 617.322.0200.

PERFORMANCE VENUES

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

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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.

Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.547.8300.

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

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: $65. 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.

Explore South End Wine Tour The South End of Boston has become a café culture utopia of sorts over recent years, chock full of artists and star chefs. One of the best ways to start exploring the area is the South End Wine Tour hosted by City Wine Tours, in cahoots with the Aquitaine Group. A wine ambassador will chaperone you between Gaslight Brasserie du Coin and Cinquecento, offering a range of outstanding French and Italian wines. Tour starts at Gaslight Brasserie du Coin, 560 Harrison Ave., 844.879.8799

CRUISES

CLASSIC HARBOR LINE

Classic Harbor Line’s elegant, 80-foot, 1890s pilot schooner replica parades through the harbor with 70-foot masts and 2,000 square feet of sails.

Catch regular day, sunset and evening tours of Boston Harbor, as well as special events like picnic sails, weekend morning mimosa sails, fall foliage sails, and more.

Departs M-Th at 3:30 pm, F-Su at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm; check schedule for added sails.

Tickets online. Rowes Wharf, 617.326.3737.

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM WHALE WATCH

COURTESY AQUITAINE GROUP

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.

ODYSSEY CRUISES

The three-deck Odyssey luxury yacht features sails around Boston Harbor and chef-curated plated meals.

After dinner, dance to music by live bands. Cruise options: lunch, dinner and brunch.

New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise includes a champagne toast

at midnight. Visit website for full schedule. Tickets start at $51.90. 60 Rowes Wharf, 866.307.2469.

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 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.

SEAPORT DISTRICT

The Seaport District boasts three things: art, food and

water views. It has a robust creative community, and innovative restaurants keep popping up. For panoramas of the skyline, walk the Harborwalk or sit outside the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Daniel Chester French, Pierre 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.

SOUTH END

FREEDOM TRAIL’S WALK INTO HISTORY TOUR

This enclave jumps right from the pages of a Henry James novel and is on the National Register of Historic Places as the country’s largest Victorian row house district. Food fans go wild for the sheer volume of great restaurants, while culture vultures devour the vibrant art scene.

TOURS

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.

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ART & ARCHITECTURE TOURS

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

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.

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.

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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.

LIMOLINER

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.

STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY

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. 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.

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.

Includes Events Calendar and Tour information. salem.org

SUPERSHUTTLE

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.

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.

USEFUL INFORMATION

MBTA SUBWAY

DESTINATION SALEM

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

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

GREATER BOSTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE VISITOR CENTER

Faneuil Hall serves as the National Park Service’s point 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.

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.

TRANSPORTATION: PUBLIC & CITY

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BLUE BIKES

Looking for a green way to get around Boston, Brookline, Somerville and Cambridge?

Blue Bikes features bicycle rental stations across Boston where visitors can grab a bike and pedal off on errands or for a tour of the city.

Information, maps of station locations and conditions are online. Pricing: from $2.50 for single trip to $99 yearly pass.

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LOGAN EXPRESS

Full-service buses take travelers to Logan International Airport, making stops at

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Food Lucia Ristorante & Bar Anyone feeling dazed and a little confused by the cornucopia of excellent Italian dining options in the North End should consider the following backstory behind perennial favorite, Lucia. Opened in 1977 by the Frattaroli family, the restaurant maintains its authenticity by shipping in cheeses, wines, olive oil and honey direct from Italian sources. Fresh pasta is made nightly from scratch, and the owners just bought a truffle farm in Italy to ensure a superfresh supply line. 415 Hanover St., 617.367.2353

BACK BAY

BAR BOULUD

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.

EARLS KITCHEN & BAR

American Although the first

ticated, 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 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 Toast (with a cheeky kick of Sriracha). Assembly Row, Somerville; 800 Boylston St., 857.957.0949.

DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE

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which it just arrived; and the steaks drip with marrow, mingling with the soil and fruit of an expertly paired wine. L (M-F), D (daily). 250 Northern Ave., 617.951.1368; 888 Boylston St., 617.259.1568.

Steak House Famous for its Texas-sized slabs of prime, wet-aged beef, the luxe nationwide chain has two outastanding locations in Boston. The Seaport property overlooks Boston Harbor, and has a huge patio, while the newer Prudential Center spot in the Back Bay owns one of the city’s strongest wine cellars. The Alaskan King Crab tastes of the glacial sea from

RED LANTERN

style 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 availa-

ble. D (daily). 39 Stanhope St., 617.262.3900. $$$ SONSIE

International One of the best

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. $$$ 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 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. $$$

CAMBRIDGE/ CENTRAL SQUARE

LITTLE DONKEY

Small Plates-Tapas James

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.

CAMBRIDGE/ HARVARD SQUARE

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.

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.

WAYPOINT

Seafood Michael Scelfo’s

second Cambridge restaurant focuses on seafood in

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Food 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.

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

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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. $

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. $ 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 experi-

ence 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.

FINANCIAL DISTRICT/ WATERFRONT

LEGAL SEA FOODS

Seafood Discover award-win-

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

KENMORE SQUARE/ FENWAY

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, world famous Bostonians Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg oversee a popular outpost in their family’s chain of burger joints. On the menu: burgers and artisan-style sandwiches, onion rings, boozy frappes and much more. L and D (daily). 132 Brookline Ave., 617.927.6810.

NORTH END

CAFFE DELLO SPORT

Café One of Boston’s oldest

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

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. $ RISTORANTE SARACENO

Italian The owner will likely

be the one to seat you at this friendly, family-run eatery that fills three, elaborately decorated floors. As for the kitchen, it replicates traditional Neapolitan-style cooking, and the focus of the menu is on meat, seafood and pasta made in-house. L and D (daily). 286 Hanover St., 617.227.5888. $$ 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. The kitchen serves 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.

SEAPORT DISTRICT

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.

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SEAPORT DISTRICT/ FORT POINT CHANNEL

BASTILLE KITCHEN

French Elegant yet comfort-

able and cozy atmosphere, this place is always busy. Have casual drinks in the Chalet lounge’s hunt-club vibe.

Menu features modern takes on French dishes. D (M-Sa). 49 Melcher St., 617.556.8000.

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. $$$

MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB

Seafood Boston’s addition to

the nationwide collection of classic, elegant Ocean Club and Steakhouse locations makes a very comfortable home in the Seaport District.

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

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.

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.

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.

THE BEEHIVE

Global This casual rendez-

vous 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 and eclectic, globally inspired food. Nightly live music. 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

Southern This club and restau-

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

Food

FRENCHIE

French Frenchie is a vision-

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.

PETIT ROBERT BISTRO

French Outstanding South

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

SRV

Italian Venice meets the

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.

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 For Now Over in the Seaport, For Now is a wonderfully mellow gathering space for on-trend retail buzzwords like “incubator,” “curation” and “storytelling.” Here, you’ll find a staggered monthly inventory of noteworthy and very innovative stuff—apparel, accessories, artwork and more—from the kinds of brands worthy of a place on any discerning shopper’s radar.

Founders Kaity and Katharine have made it their mission to “play matchmaker between brands and people.” 68 Seaport Blvd., 857.233.4639

Finnish textile and design company recognized around the world for its saturated colors and gregarious patterns. Home decor, apparel and accessories. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm.

140 Newbury St., 617.247.2500; 350 Huron Ave., Cambridge, 617.354.2800.

SHINOLA

am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 299 Newbury St., 857.263.7554.

APPAREL: MEN

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. 125 Newbury St., 2nd Floor, 617.242.1776.

INDOCHINO

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.

Men looking for a smart suit that fits perfectly can choose from endless options, including fabrics, buttons, lapels and more, at this custom showroom. Open M-F 10 am-8 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-6 pm.

85 Newbury St., 857.277.0585.

APPAREL: GENERAL

APPAREL: WOMEN

KIT AND ACE

ALICE + OLIVIA

Vancouver-based company created its own fabric (Technical Cashmere) to provide sophisticated luxury apparel with the functionality of sportswear. Open M-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 208 Newbury St., 844.548.6223.

The expert eye of Stacey Bendet brings cutting-edge fashions to womenswear and accessories. Find all your wardrobe needs, from dresses and jumpsuits to handbags and sunglasses. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 166 Newbury St., 617.297.9059.

WOOLRICH JOHN RICH & BROS.

American heritage outdoor brand on Newbury Street has ready-to-wear lifestyle apparel and accessories, and signature items like Woolrich wool blankets. Open M-Sa 10

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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, including Peg and Awl bags, apparel from Lurdes Bergada, scarves, body care products and more. Open M-F 11 am-7 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon5 pm (South End closed M-W).

88 Charles St., 617.982.6802.

MARGARET O’LEARY

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.

MAX & RILEY

Susan and Hope Roussilhes call the shots at their family-owned-and-operated women’s boutique, proffering contemporary fashions. Open M-Tu 11 am-6 pm, W-Sa 11 am-7 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 226 Newbury St., 617.236.1431.

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.

BOOKS & MEDIA

BRATTLE BOOK SHOP

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.

BRIDAL

L’ÉLITE

Classic, timeless and fashion-forward, L’élite offers an unparalleled service in all bridal departments from the heart of the Back Bay. Bridal and bridesmaid showings appointment only; walks-ins welcome for Occasions. 14 Newbury St., 617.424.1010; 121 Newbury St.

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

COURTESY FOR NOW

ACCESSORIES

MARIMEKKO

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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.

ELECTRONICS

BANG & OLUFSEN

Founded in Denmark in 1925, Bang & Olufsen is known for its design excellence, its advanced technology and its high-quality audio, video and other media experiences.

Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 141B Newbury St., 617.262.4949.

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.

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Elegant leather portables of all sorts and in both traditional and bold colors are in-store here. Classic looks take on contemporary needs—find attaché cases, laptop bags, purses, shoulder bags, wallets and much more. Repairs on Longchamp brand only.

Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 139 Newbury St., 617.425.0740.

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.

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.

LOUIS VUITTON

The ultimate stop for any stylish traveler who values fine craftsmanship and a classic look. Find the icon’s signature leather bags, luggage and other essentials. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm.

Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., 617.437.6519.

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.

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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.

CONVERSE

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.

SHOPPING CENTERS

CAMBRIDGESIDE

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.

COPLEY PLACE

Posh offerings at this luxury designer mall include Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Chanel and Tom Ford. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon6 pm. 100 Huntington Ave., 617.262.6600.

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.

SPORTS & YOGA APPAREL

CRANE & LION

No need to sacrifice a chic aesthetic while in your workout gear thanks to the simple elegance of Crane & Lion styles. Open M-Th 10 am-7 pm, F-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 460 Harrison Ave., Suite C2, 617.982.7145; 40 Charles St., 857.239.8170.

IBEX

Vermont-based retailer Ibex has its flagship in Boston.

Items are made exclusively of New Zealand merino wool, water repellent and temperature regulating. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 303 Newbury St., 857.277.1932.

NEW BALANCE U.S. GLOBAL FLAGSHIP STORE

Heritage displays, a made-onsite demo area, digital screens, and performance-apparel-clad mannequins show what New Balance is all about. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 140 Guest St., Brighton 857.316.2130

SPECIALTY FOODS

NIKE BOSTON

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.

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 gear.

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.

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WHERE IN BOSTON

We adore romantic restaurants

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Les Zygomates To me, nothing says “romantic” more than wine and jazz. Les Zygomates works great for rst dates or on that 20th wedding anniversary. Easy, pleasant, and romantic.

–Santi DeOleo, Media Personality, @santideoleo

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Oak Long Bar + Kitchen I’m a sucker for a hotel restaurant:

The Oak Long Bar + Kitchen at the Fairmont Copley Plaza is one of the best. With its historic charm, the dining room is chic yet cozy. The team will ensure the perfect evening.

–Matt Simko, TV Host, @SimkoSays

O Ya Our go-to spot for a romantic date night. Their ‘omakase’ menu is the ultimate splurge: 20

courses of sushi perfection, unmatched anywhere else in the city.

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

Dali Head into Dali to experience a true love story of tapas and wine in a sweet and cozy setting.

–Kristin Quinn, Writer, @MisadventuresinMommyhood

Giulia Every table feels romantic, and it’s also great fun to eat at the bar. With snow falling it’s a perfect Valentine’s spot.

–Gillian Britt, Executive Editor, @eatdrinklucky

Top of the Hub There is no more romantic spot in Boston (ask for the corner table).

–Kellie Speed, Writer/Editor, @hauteliving

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This month, a timely Valentine-ready selection of the city’s most romantic restaurants.