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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 food and drink.

16 IN THE ‘HOOD

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

18 GREAT CALL

Preview of Boston Calling from Natalie Portman to The National.

20 RISE & BRINE

The inspiring story of salty craft town Portland, Maine.

22 BOSSTOWN SOUNDS

How—and where—Boston defined rock ‘n’ roll.

28 Art

44 Food

31 Sights

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Q: What’s your favorite Boston attraction?

A: The marathon: my brother had the opportunity to run and finish several times.

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

A: Party in the Park, in May. The women come out in their best attire and fabulous hats to celebrate and raise money to take care of this natural wonder. At Mario Russo salon (9 Newbury St.) it’s tradition to glam up the women of the park.

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he sound of springtime in Boston is never less than symphonic—what starts out as a glimmer of song sparrows in the Public Garden, and a rattle of spokes as more and more cyclists emerge from hibernation, inevitably erupts with the choral roars of Red Sox fans at Fenway Park and the sky-scraping rock ‘n’ roll of the city’s world-class addition to the music festival circuit: Boston Calling.

This year’s line-up—headlined by Eminem, The Killers and Jack White—is perfectly balanced and eclectic. Our interview with co-curator Aaron Dessner (a band member of festival cornerstone, The National) reveals how the three-day event is creating a new template for the 21stcentury music festival, adding unexpected collaborations, live fi lm-scoring and a melting pot of new talent to the familiar star-studded format.

In this melodic issue, we’ve also included a selective guide to Boston’s key rock ‘n’ roll landmarks. Did you know that Van Morrison wrote “Astral Weeks” in a small apartment in Cambridge? Or that the lynchpin of Bruce Springsteen’s early career can be traced to the Harvard Square Theatre on May 9, 1974? Writer Alex Oliveira has mapped these and other golden historical nuggets to open up Boston for true music aficionados.

There’s also a traveler’s guide to Portland, Maine; the month’s cultural highlights, from Nick Cave to “The Sleeping Beauty”; and a list of spring cocktails hand-picked by our local influencers.

You’ll find everything you need to spend a terrific month in Boston right here.

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IN OUR PERFECT YEAR the

gateway to summer opens the precise moment we step off the Steamship Authority ferry onto the island of Nantucket and make a bee-line for the Nantucket Wine & Food Festival, now in its 22nd year. Special events; a Culinary Village; some of the finest wines known to humanity; and a New England setting as gorgeous as any in the world. Now that’s a textbook definition of the phrase “Living the dream.”

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He saw the moon as just the beginning.

VISIONARIES NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE See the new JFK 100 exhibit Take the Red Line to JFK/UMass

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Spring Sox

Take in a game at Fenway Park—in May, everyone’s postseason dreams are intact.

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Spring Songs

The Wang Theatre comes alive with “The Sound of Music” during the first two weeks of the month.

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Spring Colors

Fresh Paint Day on April 22 dispatches members of the Copley Society of Art all over town.

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Spring Swans

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Spring Blooms

Japanese culture takes root at the Brookline Cherry Blossom Festival on May 12.

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After wintering at Franklin Park Zoo the most elegant of birds return to the lagoon at the Public Garden.

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Nick Cave “I can always play some songs at the piano if it all goes horribly wrong,” disclaims Nick Cave ahead of his series of audience conversations, one of which takes place at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre to kick off the month. Given that the Australian singer-songwriter, screenwriter, actor, novelist and Bad Seeds frontman has a seemingly boundless range of interests, it’s unlikely there will be any awkward silences. Cave is, he admits, a fan of the unpredictability and intimacy of audience interrogation: This is sure to be fascinating. 265 Tremont St., tickets 866.348.9738

May 12

Steampunk Festival Waltham’s celebration of the sub-culture that draws inspiration from both past and future gives you the opportunity to dress up as a fantastical neo-Victorian technologist—and it gives us the perfect excuse to show two gothically pasty fellows on the very same page. watchcityfestival.com

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

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IN MAY David Duchovny May 2

The actor-producer-director heads to the Brattle Theatre for a discussion of his new novel “Miss Subways.”

Massachusetts Poetry Festival May 4-6

Stanzas abound in Salem on the North Shore as a whirlwind of readings blows through town.

Cinco de Mayo May 5

May 11-19

Tequila takes center stage during the Cinco de Mayo Pub Crawl.

The Sleeping Beauty After the 1890 premiere of “The Sleeping Beauty” in St. Petersburg, Tsar Alexander III summoned composer Tchaikovsky to the royal box and declared the ballet “very nice.” Ignore this lukewarm seal of approval, and prepare instead for a sumptuous portrayal of the eternal struggle between good and evil, featuring a wicked fairy, a boot-wearing pussycat and a host of benevolent woodland fairies.

The Boston Ballet production is based on the original choreography overseen

by Marius Pepita, prime mover during the golden age of Russian ballet. Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St., tickets bostonballet.org (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) ©LIZA VOLL; COURTESY BIOX TEAM; ©SALTO MULLER

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From May 26

Nano Stern

Wild Designs

Politically charged and classically trained, Nano Stern might just be the best young Chilean songwriter of his generation. His shows fizz with an intensity forged in the coals of South American rock. The Rockwell, 255 Elm St., Somerville, 617.684.5335

When engineering meets the natural world, the benefits for humanity can be astounding.

That’s the contention of this exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, which showcases all manner of amazing creations.

161 Essex St., Salem, 978.745.9500

ICA May 9

Two stunning new exhibitions open at the Institute of Contemporary Art—Kevin Beasley and Caitlin Keogh.

Banned in Boston May 11

Fundraiser on Lansdowne Street from Urban Improv, featuring Boston mayor Marty Walsh.

Joshua Redman & Brooklyn Rider May 19

Sax and the string quartet are pushed into wild new territory at the Berklee Performance Center.

Bicycle Film Festival May 30-31

A short-film celebration of pedal power at the Regent Theatre in Arlington.

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

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Three hot spots for supercool ceviche

Celeste

Puro

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From the same folks who brought us Kava neo-taverna in the South End comes Puro on Newbury Street. The striped bass ceviche in ginger sauce is a standout.

Neighborhood favorite Sonsie gets a new head chef

twenty years since Sonsie threw open its iconic façade of French doors, and for the first time in as many years a new head chef is firing up the grill at this Back Bay establishment. Cape Cod native Jason Hanelt has built a menu he hopes will bring an educational culinary experience to the customers that fill the chairs and tables on Parisian Newbury Street nights. Be prepared for multinational combinations like red lentil hummus mixed with olive tapenade, or Hanelt’s otherworldly mix of shrimp and pork jerky. The staples that made Sonsie a long-time local favorite remain, like their perfectly executed seafood dishes, the signature burger, and their tall menu of brick-oven pizzas, but with Hanelt at the helm, get ready for an exciting new chapter in the Sonsie story.

327 Newbury St., 617.351.2500 IT’S BEEN OVER

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Citrus & Salt

Ceviche transcends its Peruvian origins at Citrus & Salt, which reimagines coastal Mexican fare and offers a rotating daily selection of ceviches (and a great house margarita).

For more great food in the city visit wheretraveler.com

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Music, art, cocktails and recipes from ancient Peru are all lovingly fermented at Celeste in Union Square. Try the ceviche de blue cod.

Three deliciously weird and fruity beers

Dogfish Head Fort

Superstrong ale made in Delaware with a Belgian sense of the absurd— drink, go a little crazy, blow a raspberry to the world.

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SIT ‘N’ SUP

A lovely Belgian ale made with peach juice.

Fresh enough to cut through a strong and smoky cheese, luscious but not overly sweet, soft and round like a sunset.

Chill out at the new Sam Adams Boston Brewery Tap Room NOT SO VERY LONG AGO, the brewery and the pub were too

separate entities.

Brewers preferred to conduct their wizardry in quasi-mystical fortresses of ale, protected by a yeasty veil of secrecy. Barrels would emerge, pulled by large horses and delivered to local dens of malted camaraderie. Then, the craft beer movement happened, and the noble keepers of the great brewing formulae—many of them by now gripped by a millennial spirit of invention—decided that transparency was a rather good idea and, well, why not cut out the ponies and bring the consumer to the ale’s place of manufacture.

And so, the tap room was born. New England is a thriving hub of indie breweries built to this new model, and now Boston’s original indie, Sam Adams, has joined the fray. Discover experimental beers, special events and barrel-aging. 30 Germania St., 617.368.5080 14

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Timmermans Kriek Lambicus

The true destiny of the cherry is fulfilled in this blossoming fruit ale from a first-rate brewery in Brussels—sure to add a blush to your cheeks and a skip to your step.

For more great drink in the city visit wheretraveler.com

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Clover combines delicious meat-free meals with state-of-the-art fast food technology; Serafina is an excellent choice for modern Italian fare and during the summer months the patio beer garden is spectacular; Café Fleuri at The Langham is a power breakfast hot spot and home to a Saturday Chocolate Bar.

 Clover (FIN)

160 Federal St., cloverfoodlab.com

 Serafina

10 High St., 617.426.1234, serafinaboston.com

 Café Fleuri

250 Franklin St., 617.451.1900, langhamhotels.com

May sees the seasonal return of Dewey Square Farmer’s Market on the Greenway, an organic artichoke’s throw from South Station. Over 20 local producers offer the fruits (and veggies) of their rustic labors. BRIX Wine Shop hosts regular (free) tastings.

 Dewey Square Farmer’s Market

Dewey Square Plaza, bostonpublicmarket.org

 BRIX Wine Shop

105 Broad St., 617.542.2749, brixwineshop.com

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Located in the Board of Trade Building (built 1902) Bostonia Public House weaves modern design seamlessly into its historic setting. The sports bar gets a 21st-century upgrade at Warehouse; and Sip Cafe brings outstanding coffee and snacks to central green space, Post Office Square.

 Bostonia Public House 131 State St. 617.948.9800, bostoniapublichouse.com

 Warehouse Bar & Grille 40 Broad St.,

617.936.4383, thewarehouseboston.com  Sip Cafe 0 Post Office Square, 617.338.3080, sipboston.com

The Greenway is a magnificent curved public space which borders the Financial District from Chinatown to the North End. Good Life is a lively nightspot, while the site of the Boston Massacre opens up a fascinating chapter in America’s history.  The Greenway High St. & Atlantic Ave., 617.292.0020, rosekennedygreenway.org  Good Life 28 Kingston St., 617.451.2622, goodlifebar.com

 Boston Massacre Site 206 Washington St., 617.357.8300, bostonmassacre.net

Boston Massacre site; fresh veggies at Clover; the Rose Kennedy Greenway from above; halibut at Serafina.

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This year’s Boston Calling music festival is set to be a game-changer.

By Mike Hodgkinson

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BORN IN 2013, Boston Calling has evolved into one of the most innovative and imaginatively programmed musical festivals in the US, if not the world. On the bill for its debut, and returning this year for a third Boston Calling appearance, is The National: an outfit synonymous with the event. That’s because multi-instrumentalist band member Aaron Dessner is the festival’s co-founder and co-curator, and his express desire to create the perfect conditions for collaborative alchemy has helped build for Boston Calling (May 25-27) its unique identity.

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“A close group of friends started Boston Calling,” Dessner tells Where Boston.

“It’s always been a labor of love and it has grown a lot. We just try to make it as diverse and exciting as we can.”

That diversity is expressed in a lineup that stirs hip-hop, political rock, folk, comedy and live movie-scoring into its daily gumbo of star-topped wondrousness. Here’s why 2018 is set to be the best Boston Calling so far.

Where Boston: It’s the event’s second year at Harvard Athletic Complex. What’s new?

Aaron Dessner: This year we’ll have more happening in more intimate indoor spaces in addition to the big spaces outside. We can break down some of the traditional walls that you have at the big festivals, where all you get is a sea of people.

WB: What will that mean, in effect?

AD: It’s to encourage collaboration and to create more opportunities for spontaneity and chance and taking risks. For example, having Natalie Portman curating the film program—there’ll be some live film-scoring as part of that, and that gives an opportunity for certain musicians to really experiment. It could make the festival feel like it’s really evolving.

WB: That sounds groundbreaking.

AD: It’s interesting to play around with traditional staging—hopefully the musicians will move outside of their normal way of thinking and performing.

WB: What other themes have emerged from your curating process?

AD: There’s a real diversity—singer-songwriters, hip-hop, rock ‘n’ roll, live filmscoring—but to me it’s just about craft. We try to choose artists that are really focused on their songcraft and on pushing an attention to detail that I find interesting. Jack White is an auteur, with his singular musical

mind and I would put Annie Clark (aka St. Vincent) in the same category.

WB: Does the festival have a unique Boston sensibility?

AD: It’s definitely made for Boston. The line-up includes a lot of world-renowned performers but as we’ve grown we’ve always tried to include as much local talent as we can. The DNA of the festival is really connected to the town—it has become one of the major festivals in the Northeast. It’s an opportunity to bring some of the big names in music to Boston, but my interest is more in the between-the-lines stuff and the underground artists.

WB: Who are the dark horses to watch?

AD: There’s a band called This Is the Kit, an underground folk singer from Bristol, England: She’s one of my absolute favorites.

Julien Baker is an amazing guitarist/singer.

Maggie Rogers is an up-and-coming artist, with a beautiful voice.

WB: How does the current musical zeitgeist feed into Boston Calling?

AD: I’ve noticed underground communities of collaborators that are really living outside the margins of hierarchical, highly structured music industry stuff. Also, it’s exciting to see how an artist like Chance the Rapper can have a direct relationship with an audience. He is not on a label, just makes music, puts it out there—he’s never made any physical records but he’s a giant artist. We’re excited about that aspect of music festivals: it’s a place where artists can get to know each other and work together and collaborate. If Boston Calling can start to have some of those kinds of experiences come into it that would be wonderful.

WB: What do hope the festival will deliver?

AD: Maybe it’s less about polished songs and more about experiments within the festival. But I think there’s going to be some real magic that happens. That’s what I’m most looking forward to.

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(From top) Tyler, the Creator; festival co-curator Aaron Dessner (right) with The National; Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent. (Previous) Jack White.

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Salty craft town Portland, Maine, has a history of reinvention.

By Alex Oliveira

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A WALK DOWN the streets of Portland, Maine, can be quietly disorienting. The city’s facades slide by in unbroken lines of red brick; paved streets become cobbled then paved again; storefront windows are free from national chains, yet the local businesses bustle with activity. It feels like a time before Sears-Roebuck catalogs and national franchises, before steel and concrete, but with the cars and clothes of 2018. How could such a quaint yet vibrant American town exist anywhere but on the set of “The Truman Show”? The story of how Portland has maintained this bygone energy, an alternate reality of American urbanism, starts at the front doors of City Hall.

The main entrance of Portland’s City Hall is framed by a set of gilded iron gates.

Above the door and contrasting starkly against the black of the iron is a polished gold rendering of Portland’s crest: a shield

depicting a ship under sail, with a large bird at full wingspan perched atop. Contrary to classic Americana, the bird is not an eagle on the edge of flight, but rather a phoenix freshly risen from its own ashes; beneath the crest is the word RESURGAM: Latin for “I will rise again.”

The phoenix and “resurgam” are apt symbols of Portland’s history and tenacity.

Since its first settlement in 1633, Portland has been built, destroyed, and then reconstructed on five separate occasions.

In 1866, smoldering debris from a Fourth of July firework show blew into the city and sparked a firestorm that burned the prosperous port to the ground. True to the phoenix above the door, an undeterred Portland rebuilt itself from the ashes of tragedy again.

It was this post-fire reconstruction that made the Portland landscape appear as a

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Portland’s ability to rise from the ashes of its past has shaped a city unlike any other in the United States. city out of time. Determined to preserve what had so often been lost, architectural conservation became and remains to this day a priority in the city. The result is evident: quite literally nothing has changed since the days after the fire of 1866. Rows of brick Federal-style buildings line cobbled streets from the top of the hill down to the waterfront. From there the weeping roofs of fishing sheds and shops stretch picturesquely down piers and into the harbor.

For decades after the fire, Portland flourished. The city roared across the first half of the 20th century as a phoenix in full flight. Then, following the construction of Eisenhower’s interstate system Portland became a blurred name on a green exit sign on the freshly paved I-95. In 1971, the first indoor supermall of its kind in the state, The Maine Mall, opened just outside the city limits and began to drain the city of its local commerce.

Down, but not out—this is Portland after all—the phoenix rose again. In 1982 the Maine College of Art opened its doors in Portland. To many graduating students, the hurting city was a blank canvas on which they could leave their mark: so they stayed.

Now, emptied storefronts have been filled with restaurants and breweries, art galleries, bookstores and cafes, and not a national chain in sight. Stop in at Bolster, Snow & Co. for exemplary Portland farm-totable fare; write to us if you find better hot chocolate than HiFi Donuts; and disappear into a Lovecraftian paradise (or hell?) at Green Hand Bookshop.

This rebirth can be witnessed firsthand at The Public Market House on Monument Way. Across two open floors of booths and communal tables, upstarting restaurants and food dealers test their product against the marketplace to see if their idea has legs. It’s a picture of Portland in real time; customers meander between booths before settling down at the table to dine

with whomever; everybody seems to know each other as smiles, waves, and greetings abound; if you try the blueberry sticky rice at Sticky Sweet one week don’t be surprised if it’s gone the next—they’ve likely opened up a brick-and-mortar and something new has taken their place in the Market House.

Across town the city bustles. Gateway Mastering Studios and Acadia Recording Company draw musicians from across the world, while bars and lounges like Blue have the vibrancy and creative energy of Greenwich Village cafes circa 1963, transplanted to Portland 2018.

Throughout the year, citywide events like Merry Madness (bring a wine glass, hop from store to store, they’ll fill it) and Maine Restaurant Week (fixed full course menus at cut rates across town) bring the community out in droves to shop and dine. The art museum is world class (housing what is believed but can’t be proven to be Da Vinci’s only other Mona Lisa) and the first Friday of every month galleries across town open their doors for free. The best place to take it all in is Top of The East—Portland’s version of Boston’s Top of The Hub—where you can enjoy a cocktail and take in 360 degree views from the highest point in the city.

A true phoenix, Portland’s ability to rise again and anew from the ashes of its past has shaped a city unlike any other in the United States. Physical destruction preserved the city as a living museum of American architecture and urbanism, while economic decline created a haven for the American dream. The streets can be disorienting at first, too good to be true, but then you realize what’s reverberating throughout the entire city—total authenticity—and you vibrate with it.

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(From top) Starry Point Head Light; the Old Port at night; classic lobster dinner. (Previous) Portland waterfront.

Recommended: The Francis Hotel, 747 Congress St., Portland, 207.772.7485, thefrancismaine.com

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Bosstown Sounds How and where Boston forever changed the landscape of rock ‘n’ roll.

By Alex Oliveira Photography by Barry Schneier

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PAUL SIMON’S “GRACELAND” tells the story of a man who feels his life coming apart. Hoping to set things straight, he and his son embark on a pilgrimage down the highway to Graceland, the hallowed home of Elvis Presley. Exactly what they’ll find is unclear, yet one thing feels certain: whatever it is can surely be found in the place where rock ‘n’ roll incarnate lived and died.

To many, rock ‘n’ roll holds a spirituality akin to religion, the power to uplift, to redeem, to transform and deliver; and like all great faiths, rock too has its holy lands.

Historians and archeologists differ, but most contend that the rock ‘n’ roll Garden of Eden lies somewhere within Memphis, New York, Detroit or Chicago. However, with the publication of Ryan Walsh’s “Astral Weeks” and the upcoming book about rock photographer Barry Schneier’s

experiences, “Rock and Roll Future,” that contention is being rewritten to include a crucial element: Boston.

While Paul Simon and his son travelled south to find their musical salvation, pilgrims of rock ‘n’ roll passing through Boston need look no further than the sidewalk beneath their feet. Here are five of the most important Boston landmarks in the history rock ‘n’ roll.

GREEN STREET, CAMBRIDGE In 1967, as “Brown Eyed Girl” poured out of radios across the country, Van Morrison was in hiding. His label, Bang Records, had gone over Van’s head and released his album “Blowin’ Your Mind!” as a psychedelic compilation of radio-oriented pop hits.

Enraged, Van told Bang he was through with them; in response they broke a guitar over his head. Fearing further physical

The pair formed a close bond that would not only change their lives but also shape the course of rock ‘n’ roll history. persuasion from Bang, Van and his wife fled Manhattan to Boston, settling in small apartment on the corner of Green and Bay Streets in Cambridge. With a visa soon to expire and Bang Record’s lackeys baying at his doorstep, Van set out to write the album that would put his life in order.

The vision came in a dream: a world where there were no electric instruments. What ensued was an eight-month whirlwind of upright bass lines, acoustic strumming and flute accompaniments, while Van wrote his seminal work, “Astral Weeks,” right there in the kitchen of that Cambridge home.

47 PALMER STREET, CAMBRIDGE In 1958, a BU student named Joan Baez took her acoustic guitar and descended the stairs of Club 47. Hidden beneath the bricks of a Harvard Square alleyway, this literal hole in the wall would spend the next six decades filling its four walls with the chords and vocals of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Buffett, and countless others (and deny Springsteen a set along the way).

Called Club Passim today, this Boston icon has changed little since Baez first descended those steps and ascended the stage sixty years ago.

10 CHURCH STREET, CAMBRIDGE Though spring had found Boston in May 1974, for rock critic Jon Landau it seemed that the cold of winter might never lift. At 27, his music career was succumbing to stagnation: his bands had gone nowhere, production stints failed, and most disturbing of all, the music that once held such spiritual power suddenly did little to excite his passion.

In a story fully detailed in the upcoming book “Rock and Roll Future,” Landau dragged himself to the Harvard Square Theatre—now a vacant cinema—to see

an acclaimed but equally desperate rocker named Bruce Springsteen.

The ensuing concert changed everything: “I saw rock and roll future and its name is Bruce Springsteen,” Landau wrote after the show. “On a night when I needed to feel young, he made me feel like I was hearing music for the very first time.” As the review caught fire and catapulted Springsteen into the national spotlight, the pair forged a close bond that would not only change their lives, but would shape the course of rock ‘n’ roll history.

528 COMMONWEALTH AVE., BOSTON Where now stands Kenmore Square’s Eastern Standard restaurant once lurked a dark and dirty venue with an apt nickname: The Rat. Once awash with physical depravity and joyous debauchery, the Rat is remembered as one of the cornerstones of the country’s punk and grunge scene.

The next time you’re slurping shucked oysters at Eastern Standard, take a moment to picture the salutes of spit flying from the crowd at The Ramones, or the body-bruising elbows thrown in a Mighty Mighty Bosstones mosh pit.

47 DAVID G. MUGAR WAY, BOSTON During the early 2000s, three-man onevan band Dispatch built an international fan base by embracing Napster while most fought it. By 2004 the three friends were calling it quits (not forever—they’re back together now), but not before one last show. The location was the Esplanade Hatch Shell, and admission was free. Estimates of 10,000 expected attendees fell way short of the mark; instead Dispatch played to around 150,000 fans boiling out of the Hatch Shell lawn, up trees and across Storrow Drive.

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Phantasmagoria Two hundred years before the “Saw” or “Paranormal Activity” movie franchises the best way to scare the wits out of an audience was with projected slides. Phantasmagoria shows used magic lanterns to beam garishly hand-colored images into the darker corners of the imagination, and the MFA has recreated such tricks of the light, drawing on the extensive collection of local showman and collector, Richard Balzer (1944-2017). If you’ve never seen a saber-wielding, cat-headed man atop a skeletal serpent-horse, prepare to be either terrified or amused, depending on the

ART GALLERIES

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.

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— 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.

Galerie d’Orsay represents international art masters including Rembrandt, Matisse and Dali, as well as highly recognized contemporary painters and sculptors. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 33 Newbury St., 617.266.8001.

COPLEY SOCIETY OF ART

INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY

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

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

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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.

tional 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.

KINGSTON GALLERY

MASSART’S BAKALAR & PAINE GALLERIES

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 interna-

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.

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.

COURTESY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON

fragility of your disposition. 465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300

Art 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.

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. “Bharti Kher: Sketchbooks and Diaries,” through Sept. 6, 2018.

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.

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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.

Visitors can tour the museum by appointment set in advance, or attend one of the frequent events. 115 College Ave., Somerville 857.997.2037.

ART WALKS/OPEN STUDIOS

SOWA FIRST FRIDAY

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.

PUBLIC ART

ART ON THE MARQUEE

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,.

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.

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

Sights Subscription Campaigns Crowd funding may seem like a product of the internet age, but the practice has roots in the 19th century. Once called ‘subscription,’ the older version of channeling pooled money into a common cause allowed art collections to be acquired. There’s no better place in Boston for an exhibition on the subject than the Athenæum, founded as a ‘subscription library.’ The oil painting “Hannah Adams” (above) is credited as a “gift of several ladies.”

Through September 1. 10½ Beacon St., 617.227.0270

ADMISSION/ DISCOUNT PASSES

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 Steart 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-

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.

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: 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.

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.

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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 crea-

tures! 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).

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.

HISTORIC CHURCHES

OLD NORTH CHURCH

Freedom Trail attraction.

Built in 1723, Old North is Boston’s oldest church building. While it played a pivotal role at the onset of the American Revolution, it is interesting to note that at the 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 ($4-6). Admission: free, but $3 suggested donation to support historic site. Open daily 9 am-5 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

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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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Sights office and grounds, offered F-Sa between 9:30 am-4 pm. 99 Warren St., Brookline, 617.566.1689.

GIBSON HOUSE

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

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.

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.

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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.

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 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 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.

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

THE PEABODY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY

Offers collections of human cultural history from Africa to Europe and South America.

Exhibits include: “Day of the

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.

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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

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11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, 617.496.1027.

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.

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.

MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY

America’s first landscaped cemetery. Many 19th-century forward thinkers buried: 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 ROSE F. KENNEDY GREENWAY

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 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

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 matter your level of experience, whether it’s your first time or you’re used to paddling in Pacific-size waves. Rentals, by hour and/or day: $9-760.

Soldiers Field Road, Allston, 617.462.2513; 356 3rd St., Cambridge.

MINUTEMAN BIKEWAY

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. Start: Alewife MBTA Station, Cambridge; End: Depot Park, South Street, Bedford.

SPORTING EVENTS

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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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.

BEACON HILL & WEST END

Violet-tinted windowpanes, iron boot scrapers, and cobblestone streets named for trees create a quaint mystique that is rich in history. Across Cambridge Street, the Hill meets the West End, home to the Museum of Science.

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge is a city in its own right, with many unique squares like Central, Kendall and Inman. Its most wellknown square is Harvard,

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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.

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 FOOD TOURS

Find tours of two of Boston’s most ethnically food-centric neighborhoods: the North End Market Tour and the Chinatown Market Tour.

Tickets: $57-75. North End tours W and Sa at 10 am and 2 pm, F at 10 am and 3 pm; Chinatown tours Th and

Sa at 9:30 am. North End & Chinatown, 617.523.6032.

and F-Sa 11 am, Su 2 pm. 700 Boylston St., 617.536.5400.

BOSTON FOODIE TOURS

BOSTON SEGWAY TOURS

Get the dish on Boston’s food scene on these half-day walking tours of one to three miles that are tailored to a specific theme or neighborhood. You’ll visit markets and restaurants, and see and taste the best eats at each. Tour options include Beacon Hill and Back Bay, the North End and the Emerging Market District. Departure times vary; see website for full schedule. Tickets start at $65-85.

617.461.5772

Zip around town on a guided tour or on your own (as long as you’re older than 14 and weigh more than 100 pounds). Hourlong Segway tours cover the neighborhood, while two-hour tours venture clear across the city; on both you’ll learn lots of fun facts. Rain or shine. Tours: $60-90; rentals (half and full day): $100-175. 199 State St., 617.421.1234.

CITY VIEW TROLLEY TOURS

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ART & ARCHITECTURE 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.

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 Puvis de Chavannes and Edwin Austin Abbey. Departs Dartmouth Street lobby M 2:30 pm, Tu and Th 6 pm, W

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

BOSTON PIZZA TOURS

Visit some of the best places for pizza in this town, as well as a few historic landmarks along the way. Two tour options: “Pizza & Little Italy Tour” (daily 11 am and 2 pm) or “Pizza & Historic Tavern Tour” (M-F at 5:30 pm). Tickets $3949. 800.979.3370.

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pm, Back Bay Sa-Su at 3 pm.

Tickets: $66. 855.455.8747.

CONTEXT TOURS

On these three-hour, historian-led tours, patrons can explore the North End, chronicle the local works of artist John Singer Sargent, examine African-American history and more. Group size: up to 6 people. Tickets: $85. 800.691.6036.

FENWAY PARK TOURS

These 60-minute tours include a visit to the Press Box, State Street Pavilion Box and the Green Monster (areas subject to availability). Departs daily 10 am-5 pm on the hour; stops three hours before home game time. Tickets: $1420. 4 Yawkey Way, 617.226.6666.

and Cambridge. Reservations required. Visit website for full schedule and departure locations. 617.299.0764.

FREEDOM TRAIL’S HISTORIC PUB CRAWL

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.

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FREEDOM TRAIL’S NORTH END TOUR

These free walking tours focus on different parts of Boston, including the Freedom Trail, the North End

Spend 90-minutes touring the North End portion of the Freedom Trail. This is Paul Revere’s ‘hood, and you’ll see

his home in North Square, as well as the Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung to signal British approach by sea. Departs ArtsBoston Booth daily at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Tickets: $814. ArtsBoston Booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 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

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tours are led by students and boast an informative and fun take on America’s oldest campus. Learn about early American history, colonial and modern-day architecture, and much more. 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

Famous for their brilliance and inventive annual pranks, MIT students are as fascinating as the world-renowned campus on which they live and learn. Students also lead free 75- to 90-minute tours of geek central, pointing out popular sites. 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.

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MOBSTERS AND LOBSTERS

Take a tour of Boston’s underbelly and learn about infamous mobsters and their local hangouts and hear of their sinister crimes. Then, enjoy a traditional lobster dinner as only New England can provide. There’s even an option for wine tasting at Boston’s only winery. Tickets $50-105; tours run 6:30-9 pm and can be booked online.

Various locations, 781.964.2472.

NEW ENGLAND BREWERY TOURS

This daylong chauffeured adventure is designed to give beer lovers an intense–but quick–study of the local hops scene. Visit three breweries like Samuel Adams, Harpoon, Blue Hills Brewery or Jack’s Abbey for tastings; day also includes a four-course, beer-paired meal. Departs Tu-Sa at 10 am. Tickets: $140.

New England Brewery Tours information, 617.539.6055; 306 Northern Ave.; 1020 Turnpike St., Canton; 30 Germania St.; 100 Clinton St., Framingham; 12 Resnik Rd., Plymouth.

NORMAN B. LEVENTHAL WALK TO THE SEA

This one-mile path is enhanced by panels at eight key points across the city, beginning in Beacon Hill and journeying out to the Waterfront at Long Wharf. Subject matter focuses on Boston’s evolution from a colonial seaport to a major urban center. Images, maps and a short history illustrate the panels and impart information. Free. Begins at the Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon St. 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

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and afternoon tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check website for details. Somerville & Cambridge.

OLD TOWN TROLLEY

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.

TAZA CHOCOLATE FACTORY TOURS

Famous for its “bean-to-bar” artisan chocolate, this factory makes chocolate by hand using authentic Oaxacan stone mills. Tour the factory, sample chocolates and check out the shop. Tours daily; online reservation required.

Tickets: $8. 561 Windsor St., Somerville, 617.284.2232.

TRAILBLAZER TOURS

Guides completely customize these personal and intimate tours for groups of up to six people. Sightsee in Boston, or venture further afield to Concord and Lexington, Cape Cod, Newport and other interesting nearby places.

617.653.8373.

WALKING BOSTON

Learn about Colonial history with someone whose ancestors had a hand in it. Founder and guide Ben Edwards is descended from Paul Revere and 18th-century sea captain Benjamin Edwards. He’s got a personal perspective on Boston’s early days, and his tours offer many unique moments at 14 stops. Private tours for families and groups, call for rates and availability.

Reservations required. Meet at Park Street T Station on Boston Common, 617.670.1888.

WGBH STUDIO TOURS

WGBH, a front-runner in the broadcast field that entertains millions with arts and culture programming, offers 45-minute tours of the digital

TV and radio studio, including the site of the award-winning international news program “The World,” the performance center and theater, and more, depending on the day’s schedule. Tours every W at 11 am, and first and third Sa of the month at 3 pm. Free. 1 Guest St., Allston, 617.300.4211.

YE OLDE TAVERN TOURS

At this walking tour, learn offbeat facts about the pre-Revolutionary era from your PhD-educated guide while stopping by historical landmarks and three fabled taverns where you can sip a pint, included in ticket price.

Tickets: $52-55; must be 21 or over. Boston Common.

YUMMY WALKS

Food tasting and Boston history meet in the Yummy Walks walking tours that explore different neighborhoods of the Hub. Local “mom and pop” places are often highlighted as are iconic local eateries, plus you’ll learn about the city’s past, its culture, its architecture and other details. Current tour themes include “Foods of the Freedom Trail,” North End Little Italy Food Tour,” and “Boston Chowda and Seafood Tour.” For reservations, call 800.979.3370.

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

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

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.

LOGAN EXPRESS

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

Explore 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.

MBTA SUBWAY

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.

NEW BALANCE HUBWAY

Hubway features 180 bicycle rental stations across Boston

where visitors can grab a bike and pedal off for a tour of the city. Select Cambridge locations open year-round.

Price: $6 for 24 hours; $20 monthly pass; $85 yearly pass.

855.948.2929.

SUPERSHUTTLE

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

SuperShuttle serves Logan International Airport and more than 40 other airports nationwide, offering doorto-door service, group rates, charters, and frequent flier points and miles with select airlines. 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

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.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE VISITOR CENTER

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

The Seaport spot was envisioned as a gathering space for innovators. District Hall also boasts its own 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.

Faneuil Hall serves as the National Park Service’s point

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And the Steamship has the lowest fares to get you there every day.

For important parking and shuttle information, go to our mobile site.

Book online at SteamshipAuthority.com • 508.477.8600

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“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.

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

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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.

THE POINT

Located in the geographical center of Boston and tucked into the winding streets just outside of Haymarket Square, this two-story watering hole provides a bustling retreat to a casual clientele that is a good mix of sports fans, college students, tourists and locals. Nightly entertainment like trivia, karaoke, live music and DJs. Open daily 11:30 am-2 am. 147 Hanover St., 617.523.7020.

THE BAR, TAJ BOSTON

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.

far reaches of Huntington Avenue in Brigham Circle. A large central bar and outlying high-top tables offer ample seating for mingling singles and patrons of all (21+) ages.

The eclectic menu of meals from linguine and meatballs to the Mission burger is served until midnight. Open M-F 11 am-2 am, Sa-Su 9 am-2 am. 724 Huntington Ave., Brigham Circle, 617.566.1244.

WINK & NOD

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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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.

THE MISSION BAR AND GRILL

J.J. FOLEY’S CAFE

Warm, dark, spacious and artsy all describe this corner saloon that sits on the

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.

THE KINSALE IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT

Celtic craftsmanship and an interior imported directly from the old country create an atmosphere perfect for kindred spirits and hearty pints. The dining room is packed daily with local businesspeople lunching or grabbing a drink after work, while evenings and weekends afford a fun, friendly crowd ready for live music, trivia or conversation. Validated parking M-F after 5 pm, Sa-Su anytime, max three hours and minimum check $20. 2 Center Plaza, 617.742.5577.

THE WHISKEY PRIEST

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.

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WAXY’S, MODERN IRISH BAR & KITCHEN

Chef Randi Rose brings a taste of Ireland stateside with creative dishes like Irish cider-seared Salmon, Smithwick’s ale-battered redfish, and locally sourced, grassfed beef burgers. For a unique libation, head to the bar, where Beverage Director James O’Brien is putting a fresh spin on classics with house-made fruit syrups and fresh-squeezed juices.

Enjoy your meal and cocktail in a beautiful setting that has been designed using European-sourced materials such as Italian tiles and artwork from Irish artist Nicky Hooper. Open M-F 11-1 am, Sa-Su 10-1 am. 617.651.8323.

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.

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.

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.

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 bil-

liard 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.

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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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HARPOON BREWERY

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.

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.

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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.

SLUMBREW

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.

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

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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, electronic, 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.

INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART FILM PROGRAM

Boston’s foremost center for cutting-edge art institute also hosts remarkable films from rising stars and original, outof-the-box cinematography.

Tickets: $5-10. 25 Harbor Shore Drive, 617.478.3103.

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.

LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

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.

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.

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 the music industry’s finest.

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.

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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

THE ROCKWELL

Everything from theater to comedy to concerts is offered at this Somerville favorite. Full schedule available on website. 255 Elm St., Somerville, 617.684.5335.

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.

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

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 Friendly Toast Picture every nostalgic diner you’ve eaten in—ribbed leather seats, retro tin signs, Americana and ephemera bursting from the seams—then cram them all into a single building: the result would be The Friendly Toast, a diner to end all diners. The Friendly Toast has a menu to match its eclectic décor: try the crab cakes topped with hollandaise, and pair it with their rose vodka cocktail, Rose is Bae. 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, 617.621.1200; 35 Stanhope St., 617.456.7849; thefriendlytoast.com

Chinese Fresh, made-in-house dumplings and Chinese and Taiwanese favorites like the award-winning mini steam buns with pork, oyster pancakes and grilled duck tongues. L and D (daily). 137 Harvard Ave, 617.562.8888.

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.

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

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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). 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.

LUKE’S LOBSTER

Seafood This Maine-style lobster 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.

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. $$$ 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.

Chef Bill Poirier’s 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

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.

CAMBRIDGE/ CENTRAL SQUARE

LIFE ALIVE URBAN OASIS & ORGANIC CAFE

Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw All-

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

B (M-Sa), L and D (daily).

765 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.354.5433. $ LITTLE DONKEY

Small Plates-Tapas James

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. $$$

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.

BEACON HILL

American American and inter-

American Regional comfort

nationally inspired food mingle with the offbeat live music in an atmosphere rife with

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food and a cozy ambiance

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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 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 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.

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.

CAMBRIDGE/ INMAN SQUARE

MOONA

Eastern Mediterranean Shareable dishes embody the culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean with such offerings as chicken liver,

Food

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 surprise 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

ARTISAN FRENCH BISTRO OPEN EVERY DAY 480 COLUMBUS AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02118 (617) 867-0600 | PETITROBERTBISTRO.COM 11A.M. TO 10P.M.

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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.

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. $$$$

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.

CHINATOWN

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.

NORTH END

SEAPORT DISTRICT/ FORT POINT CHANNEL

Chinese Highly-skilled

UNION OYSTER HOUSE

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.; 625 West Kendall, Cambridge, 617.945.7357.

NEW SHANGHAI

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. $

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-winning chowder, pristine oysters, succulent Maine lobster,

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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, 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.

LEATHER DISTRICT

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;

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SEAPORT DISTRICT

TUSCAN KITCHEN

Italian Italian regional cuisine gets the full, fresh artisanal

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

Food 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 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

(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

BLACKBIRD DOUGHNUTS

Gastropub Consistently

Bakeries From popular South

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

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

or the greenhouse-style conservatory out back. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 560 Tremont St., 857.233.5941.

PETIT ROBERT BISTRO

Southern This club and restau-

French Outstanding South

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.

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.

FRENCHIE

French Frenchie is a visionary, 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

STELLA

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.

THEATER DISTRICT

EXPLORATEUR

Modern European Beneath hundred-year-old coffered ceilings, Explorateur heralds French cafe culture but puts a modern, global spin on items like baked eggs, radish-dazzled avocado toast, bacon frisée salad and sole meunière. 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 Soigné Boston-based hat designer Ashley Clark is no ordinary milliner—in a former career she was an NFL cheerleader for the Baltimore Ravens, but now inhabits a world of homburgs, fascinators and pill boxes. Whether you fancy dressing up for the season’s social calendar or just want to make a splash on your party circuit, Clark’s Soigné label should be your first port of call. The showroom and studio are by appointment only but you can click your way to fabulous headwear online. soignehats.com

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

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—in pastry cases and commercial refrigerators, naturally—exclusively at his boutiques. Open M-Sa 11 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 279 Newbury St., 617.375.0100.

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KIT AND ACE

DECEMBER THIEVES

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.

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.

APPAREL: MEN

ALTON LANE

Retail man-cave that takes the hard work out of looking good. Showroom includes beer. 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

ALICE + OLIVIA

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.

for its cutting-edge knitwear and California-chic 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

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG

FOLLAIN

Known for her signature wrap dresses and bold patterns, Diane von Furstenberg is nothing short of legendary.

The luxury line has expanded over its nearly 40 years of business, but the quality of style and abundant philanthropy has not. Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 73 Newbury St., 617.247.7300.

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.

JOHNNY WAS

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.

MARGARET O’LEARY

Irish-born O’Leary began this San Francisco-based clothing company, which is renowned

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.

THE ART OF SHAVING

Men face off for fine shaving essentials of all kinds. Tools include straightedge razors, various oils and brushes. Find specialized skin care prod-

COURTESY SOIGNE

ACCESSORIES

MARIMEKKO

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ucts, shaving cream, soap, after-shave. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-7 pm. 139 Newbury St. 857.239.7261.

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.

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.

PRIMARK

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.

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.

Shop

KATE AND THEO HOME

On Beacon Hill’s Charles Street, this off-shoot of interior design firm Theodore & Company features lovely lifestyle and home decor pieces.

Open M-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa 11 am-5 pm. 96 Charles St., 617.227.1915.

MOLTENI & C

With roots in Italy, this home furnishings store proffers designers such as Gio Ponti, Aldo Rossi, Michele Di Lucchi and Luca Nichetto. Find sofas, tables, home office items, beds, wardrobes and more.

Open M-F 10 am-6 pm. 450 Harrison Ave., 617.858.0805.

JEWELRY

ALEXIS BITTAR

New York jewelry designer Alexis Bittar sells his bold, modern collections globally and is a favorite of Hollywood A-listers. Collaborates with designers like Jason Wu and

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Michael Kors. Open M-W 10 am-6 pm, Th-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. 130 Newbury St., 617.236.0505.

LAURA PRESHONG

Local artist Laura Preshong handcrafts many of the classic, yet modern pieces of jewelry highlighted in this showroom, plus gemstones and metals used are ecofriendly and conflict-free. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-7 pm, Su noon-5 pm.

558 Tremont St., 617.236.7660.

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

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.

RIMOWA

Germany’s leading manufacturer of high-quality, luxury luggage and known for its four-wheeled, hard-cased suitcases. Open M-W and Sa 10 am-6 pm, Th-F 10 am-7 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 12 Newbury St., 617.536.2300.

OUTLETS

ASSEMBLY ROW

Somerville shopping destination with 50 upscale outlets, including Saks Fifth Avenue

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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

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.

SOUVENIRS

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.

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.

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

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.

SPECIALTY FOODS

BOSTON OLIVE OIL COMPANY

This family owned store seasonally imports and bottles on site more than 60 varieties

Experience our vast selection of local

beer, wine and spirits in the heart of Back Bay

HEART & SOLE

Mother-daughter-owned North End shop offering ontrend women’s shoes, jewelry and accessories at affordable prices. Open M-W 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-7 pm, F-Sa 11 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 354 Hanover St., 857.239.9426.

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.

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bauerwines.com

Shop 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.

BAUER WINE & SPIRITS

tion 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.

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.

No need to sacrifice a chic aesthetic while in your workout gear thanks to the simple elegance of Crane & Lion styles, which transition seamlessly from day wear to gym wear. 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.

SPIRITS & WINE

SPORTS & YOGA APPAREL

CANADA GOOSE

If you’re going to battle through a blizzard on the way to the city’s bountiful selec-

CRANE & LION

IBEX

Vermont-based retailer Ibex has its flagship in Boston.

Items are made exclusively of New Zealand merino wool, water repellent and tempera-

ture regulating. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 303 Newbury St., 857.277.1932.

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

LUCY’S LEAGUE

THE NORTH FACE

This Faneuil Hall boutique caters to the sporty gal with team apparel that fits and flatters the figure. Sox, Celtics, Bruins, Patriots and local college teams. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su noon-6 pm.

North Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617.248.3986.

Technical, innovative gear and apparel fit for all types of weather. Find jackets, accessories, footwear, packs and equipment. Open M-F 10 am-7 pm, Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 326 Newbury St., 617.536.8060.

NIKE BOSTON

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.

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.

REEBOK STORE

Walk the Freedom Trail through history.

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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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Be Well G20 Spa + Salon Freshly ensconced in a fabulous new space in the Back Bay, G20 is Boston’s largest day-spa resort for men, women and couples, spread over three floors of gorgeous chill-out space designed to invigorate and relax in equal measure. Treatments on offer include salt cave halotherapy, Himalayan salt stone massage, and floatation therapy. Not to mention spa lunches prepared in partnership with Joe’s American Bar & Grill, and Flash Valet parking thanks to the nearby Lenox Hotel. 33 Exeter St., 617.262.2220

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.

PYARA SPA AND SALON

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

SKOAH

This Vancouver-based “spatique” is welcoming and warm and caries all your beauty and skin care needs.

Skoah’s facials are highly sought-after thanks to plantbased products mixed with a scientific approach—evident in the “Facialicious” treatment.

Open M-Th 10 am-8 pm, F 10 am-7 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-6 pm.

641 Tremont St., 857.350.4930.

FITNESS

BURN FITNESS STUDIOS

SKIN SPA NEW YORK

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.

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

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.

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.

CORE DE VIE

EQUINOX FITNESS

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.

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

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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.

and registration online. 480 Tremont St., 617.670.0631.

am-6 pm. 10 Huntington Ave., 617.266.6166.

THE HANDLE BAR

PATRICE VINCI SALON

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

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

Honored by fashion and style magazines, this local salon offers expert services that range from color, cut and styling to specialty addons like Olaplex. Open Tu 10 am-5 pm, W-F 10 am-8 pm, Sa 9 am-5 pm. 91 Newbury St., 617.267.1900.

PETER WELCH’S GYM

305 FITNESS

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.

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.

NORTH END YOGA

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.

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

RECYCLE STUDIO

ESCAPE SALON

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.

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.

SWET STUDIO

GRETTACOLE

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

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

SALON CAPRI

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.

SALON EUPHORIA

Located in the historical Jewelers building in 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.

SALON MARIO RUSSO

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.

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.

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BLISS SPA

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.

THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL

This spa lives up to its fivestar status, boasting tranquil lounges, vitality pools and more. Emphasis on Asian philosophy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, influencing massage treatments and signature spa therapies.

Reservations required. 776 Boylston St., 617.535.8820.

WELLNESS

ALOHA MASSAGE

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.

BALANS ORGANIC SPA

Scientist Marie Aspling opened the city’s first 100 percent organic spa. Treatments run the gamut from organic skin care to nutrition counseling. 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.

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 that provide superlative tension relief and a great foundation for improved and continuing wellness. 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 spring cocktails

For more great cocktails in the city visit wheretraveler.com connect with us

The Barnacle A Bloody Mary at The Barnacle in Marblehead on a warm, spring day: delicious. A table on the ocean overlooking the harbor and Fort Beach tells you that summer is on the way.

–Mark Keaney, Digital Transformationist, @markkeaney2pt0

Il Molo I love anything with elderflower 56

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liquor for spring.

Il Molo takes it up a notch by adding rose vodka in their Rose Wharf.

Cheers to flowers!

–Kristin Quinn, Writer, @MisadventuresinMommyhood

Café ArtScience Beverage Director Tenzin Samdo at Café ArtScience in Cambridge has the most creative and innovative cocktails in the Boston area. The

Titi Monkey is light and refreshing with matcha, pisco, orange, and egg white.

–Matt Simko, TV Host, @SimkoSays

Toro We are currently obsessed with the Rebujito Remix at Toro. Vodka, sherry, grapefruit bitters and lemon/ lime soda.

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

Red Lantern Nothing kicks off spring quite like the Bottle Rockets and Fishbowl at Red Lantern.

–Kellie Speed, Writer/Editor, @hauteliving

Lion’s Tail Spring pairs best with gin and— lucky us—Bully Boy is creating an exclusive gin for Lion’s Tail.

–Gillian Britt, Executive Editor, @eatdrinklucky

COURTESY TORO

 Local Boston influencers tell us about their current obsessions. This month—springtime cocktails, from Titi Monkeys to Bottle Rockets.

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