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We’re So Grateful Wally’s Café Jazz Club Still Exists

There are legends and there are legends. This South End live music nook is the latter—a 77-year-old family-run italicized legend that’s truly the best of Boston’s best.


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Things to Do This Weekend in Boston

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Bestselling Author Sebastian Junger on PTSD, Mortality, and His Near-Death Experience in Truro

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Lana Del Rey Weathered a Thunderstorm to Headline Fenway Park


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Things to Do This Week in Boston

Your frequently updated guide to getting off the couch and out of the house.

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The Art of Listening: What I Learned from Women

Be unforgettable, know what you’re willing to sacrifice, and never, ever give up: In an excerpt from his latest book, contributing editor John D. Spooner shares wisdom from the remarkable women in his life.

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Get Your Tickets for Best of Boston Soirée 2024 Here

Come join us for our golden anniversary party at Roadrunner in Boston.

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The Enduring Imagination of Henry Bear’s Park

This local toy store chainlet has succeeded for 48 years by centering creativity in play.

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We’re So Grateful Wally’s Café Jazz Club Still Exists

This 77-year-old family-run South End venue—where Billie Holiday performed and Bill Murray cavorted—is truly the best of Boston’s best.

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Lana del Rey Weathered a Thunderstorm to Headline Fenway Park

Your favorite artist’s artist brought out special guests (Quavo!)—and lots of bows.


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Best of Boston, arts and city life

Including theaters, museum options, and other ways to explore the city.

Why Doesn't Boston Give New Edition Their Due?

Why Doesn't Boston Give New Edition Their Due?

Forget New Kids on the Block—New Edition is the greatest pop group Boston has ever produced. So why doesn't their hometown show them more love? G. Valentino Ball's story from our archives still resonates.


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Activist Jimmy Hills of “Java with Jimmy” on Success, Positivity and Coffee

The activist and livestreamer who’s become “something of an influencer” is fully caffeinated and ready to take on Boston, one interview at a time.

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Why I’m Ready to Break Up With Summer

School’s out, but fun is definitely not in. Why I’m done with every kid’s favorite season of the year.

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The Life Aquatic: Five Places to Take Sailing Lessons in Boston

Whether you’re a rookie or a salty dog, your sailboat journey starts here.

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A Brief But Affectionate History of Boston Calling Music Festival

Twelve installments, 11 years, and one little City Hall concert that became a destination festival.

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Bestselling Author Sebastian Junger on PTSD, Mortality, and His Near-Death Experience in Truro

After writing about shipwrecks, war, and a serial killer, The Perfect Storm storyteller’s latest book delves into something completely new: nearly dying on the Cape.

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Seven Can't-Miss Events, Every Month

From theater to pop concerts to comedy stars, don't miss our monthly list.


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A Handy Survival Guide to Boston Calling 2024

What you need to know about the Memorial Day weekend festival is here.

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A Rhode Island Artist Paints Timeless Landscapes From a Lace Mill

Amy Wynne extracts colors, shapes, and words from the natural landscapes she loves, then puts them back together in flat, saturated hues, free of fuss.

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Summer Arts Events in Boston: Jewelry & Fashion Collections

Where to go and what to see for your summer arts fix.

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Three Art and Design Books for Your Summer 2024 Reading List

Barbie fashions that are a perfect fit, the artistic prowess of basket maker Jeremy Frey, and inspiring homes on the New England coast.

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