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Do you have pride for your city? As one of the best cities to work and play in, Boston plays host to dozens of restaurants, venues, bars, and rich historical landmarks, making it one of the most desir... [more+]

Do you have pride for your city? As one of the best cities to work and play in, Boston plays host to dozens of restaurants, venues, bars, and rich historical landmarks, making it one of the most desirable spots in the nation. Come celebrate all that is thriving in Beantown with this city-centric festival of local music, food and thriving companies that love Boston as much as you do. A perfect summer soiree, The Lawn on D will be vibing with food trucks, live music, lawn games and cool cocktails. As home to plenty of startups and innovators, BostonFest will also honor The Coolest Companies Competition. You don't want to miss out on this hub of 2,000 young professionals who have made this city their own. [less-]

Fantasy and reality become tangled in a dark web in this smash musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb, the songwriting team that penned "Chicago" and "Cabaret". "Kiss of the Spider Woman" was the winner ... [more+]

Fantasy and reality become tangled in a dark web in this smash musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb, the songwriting team that penned "Chicago" and "Cabaret". "Kiss of the Spider Woman" was the winner of seven Tony Awards in 1993, including Best Musical. It's the story of two cellmates in a Latin American prison -- Valentin, a Marxist revolutionary, and Molina, a gay window dresser. Molina survives his jailers' torture and humiliation by escaping to a fantasy world filled with the movies he loved as a child, conjuring a beautiful and beguiling screen enchantress named Aurora as his imaginary diva. As the relationship between Valentin and Molina becomes increasingly more complicated, so too do Molina's over-the-top fantasies, which begin encroaching upon -- and threatening to overtake -- his real life. Penned by four-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, this powerful story comes to life at the Lyric Stage Company in Boston. [less-]

Cast off the daily drudgery of offices and computers for the fanciful world of magic, knights, kings and minstrels at King Richard's Faire, The New England Renaissance Festival's 37th season. Hundreds... [more+]

Cast off the daily drudgery of offices and computers for the fanciful world of magic, knights, kings and minstrels at King Richard's Faire, The New England Renaissance Festival's 37th season. Hundreds of talented acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, minstrels, comedy acts, fire eaters and more perform non-stop throughout the day. Try your hand at games of skill, experience exciting rides and witness the King's mounted knights battle on horseback. Discover over 100 talented artisans who display and sell their magnificent wares, including blown glass, portrait paintings, hand-spun pottery, swords, jewelry, leather, armor, period clothing, psychic readings, perfumes, scented oils and more. Satisfy your appetite with epicurean treats for sale, including spit-roasted giant turkey legs, bowls of chowder and stew, ringlets of fries, champagne, wine and beer. Your arrival calls for a royal welcome at King Richard's Faire in Carver. [less-]

José Mateo Ballet Theatre is poised to add to its 30-year tradition of bringing its magical production of "The Nutcracker" to Boston, featuring more than 100 children with substantial dancing roles. ... [more+]

José Mateo Ballet Theatre is poised to add to its 30-year tradition of bringing its magical production of "The Nutcracker" to Boston, featuring more than 100 children with substantial dancing roles. This beloved holiday classic, set to Tchaikovsky's masterful score, comes to the Emerson Cutler Majestic with the story of a young girl who receives a nutcracker as a Christmas Eve gift and dreams of an enchanted adventure full of excitement, romance and plenty of Sugar Plum Fairies. [less-]

A perfect end to your weekend, the Sunday Evening Jazz Cruise takes you on a relaxing sunset trip around the harbor set to live jazz. Come aboard the Northern Lights, a 1920s-style New England yacht, ... [more+]

A perfect end to your weekend, the Sunday Evening Jazz Cruise takes you on a relaxing sunset trip around the harbor set to live jazz. Come aboard the Northern Lights, a 1920s-style New England yacht, as the sun dips down over the beautiful Boston skyline and waterfront. You'll enjoy great views of landmarks like Fort Independence, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution and the Marriot Custom House Tower, all while the Benjamin Young Trio keeps things swingin' with jazz favorites and original tunes. This 1.5-hour cruise will also have drinks and snacks available for purchase. [less-]

Welcome to the one and only authentic Asian Street Food Night Market in the greater Boston area! Dozens of local vendors will be cooking and serving over 60 different kinds of Asian dishes and snacks ... [more+]

Welcome to the one and only authentic Asian Street Food Night Market in the greater Boston area! Dozens of local vendors will be cooking and serving over 60 different kinds of Asian dishes and snacks available for puchase, including Chinese crepes, Uyghur lamb kebab, all kinds of skewers, fruit teas, and Thai dessert. There will be a doggie oasis for your pets, live performances and fun games for your enjoyment. Don't miss this unique experience of Asian street food culture from Dealmoon at The Shops at Chestnut Hill. [less-]

Step into a world of pirates and watch history come alive as you set sail for an afternoon of swashbuckling fun. On this Pirate Tall Ship Harbor Tour, you and your favorite buccaneers will embark on t... [more+]

Step into a world of pirates and watch history come alive as you set sail for an afternoon of swashbuckling fun. On this Pirate Tall Ship Harbor Tour, you and your favorite buccaneers will embark on the tall ship Formidable, sailing around Boston Harbor while the captain commands his crew to climb, hoist sails, fire the cannon and more. Twenty percent of plunderers during the golden age of piracy were New Englanders, so Massachusetts Bay Line's journey in "America's Home Port" is the perfect place to learn about these seafaring scalawags while taking in the spectacular beauty of Boston Harbor. [less-]

The disco-fueled interactive dance party known as "The Donkey Show", very loosely inspired by Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", puts you smack in the middle of the action in a funky Cambridge... [more+]

The disco-fueled interactive dance party known as "The Donkey Show", very loosely inspired by Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", puts you smack in the middle of the action in a funky Cambridge lounge setting. Featuring two full bars and a dance floor, OBERON's Diane Paulus-created wonderland was inspired by Studio 54 in its heyday, when celebrities and art icons would mix and mingle with kids from Queens, and the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack would be shaking the speakers. While you -- and the rest of the audience -- drink, dance to disco classics or just check out the action, the motley crew of characters in this glammed-up, sex-fueled version of Shakespeare's play re-enact the hilariously chaotic tale of a magic elixir that wreaks havoc at the nightclub. But it's mostly just a cool boogie-filled bash. [less-]

This two-hour narrated Boston Harbor Island Cruise floats past shipwreck sites, America's oldest lighthouse, an island fort known for its elusive woman in black, a mysterious sunken island and more, w... [more+]

This two-hour narrated Boston Harbor Island Cruise floats past shipwreck sites, America's oldest lighthouse, an island fort known for its elusive woman in black, a mysterious sunken island and more, with fascinating narration. Throughout your voyage, the knowledgeable and attentive crew will help with any of your needs. Relax in a climate-controlled cabin, and enjoy an 8-oz. cup of clam chowder and enjoy the sea breeze. Plus, you can buy a drink or snacks at the bar on the top deck. The ship Northern Lights is your guide to Boston's greatest beauties. [less-]

DJs Big O, Sensation and more are set to provide plenty of white hot beats on this three-hour Labor Day weekend cruise of Boston Harbor. Along with gorgeous views of the sparkling city skyline, you ca... [more+]

DJs Big O, Sensation and more are set to provide plenty of white hot beats on this three-hour Labor Day weekend cruise of Boston Harbor. Along with gorgeous views of the sparkling city skyline, you can take a load off your hands and explore all four decks of the luxury vessel known as the Spirit of Boston, which boasts two separate dance floors, a cash bar and more. You've gotta be wearing white to board, so come decked out in your classiest white attire for this patented "Pier Pressure" party. [less-]

Fans of "Drunk History" and all its slurred education will fall over laughing at "Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare", which combines an entirely serious Shakespeare play with one completely inebriated cast membe... [more+]

Fans of "Drunk History" and all its slurred education will fall over laughing at "Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare", which combines an entirely serious Shakespeare play with one completely inebriated cast member. For the last six years, "Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare" has been performed in the darkest corners and diviest bars in the U.K., and the cast is bringing the good time to Austin. Side-splitting, raucous and completely interactive, the show is fresh off sell-out runs at the Edinburgh and Brighton Fringe festivals, where a cast member drinks beer, wine and whiskey on stage, drunkenly sings the "Dawson's Creek" theme song and occasionally (accidentally, of course) bares a nipple or two. Brush up on your Bard knowledge, and head down to The Rockwell near Boston for "The Taming of the Shrew", because this is Shakespeare as you never knew you wanted to see him before. [less-]

Pass under the bright marquee and through the dim speakeasy to a timeless space where an evening's entertainment might include bouncy vaudeville, soulful sounds or fresh comedy. The glint of rhineston... [more+]

Pass under the bright marquee and through the dim speakeasy to a timeless space where an evening's entertainment might include bouncy vaudeville, soulful sounds or fresh comedy. The glint of rhinestones signals the entrance of the sensuous stars of burlesque. "Smoke and Shadows" is a monthly burlesque and variety show that defies decades and genres, offering a new mix of performers from Somerville and beyond. Any given act might be carefree, poignant, sexy or thought-provoking, but no matter the specifics, "Smoke and Shadows" will always deliver a night of excellent entertainment at The Rockwell. [less-]

The tenth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race" is a wrap and now's your chance to have a royal audience with the latest bevy of queens. Their "War on the Catwalk" tour has hit the road and they'll be stompi... [more+]

The tenth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race" is a wrap and now's your chance to have a royal audience with the latest bevy of queens. Their "War on the Catwalk" tour has hit the road and they'll be stomping the stage at the House of Blues. The show is jam-packed with incredible performances, shining a spotlight on this season's most iconic (Vaaaanjie!) queens. Miz Cracker and Monet X Change host the show for this Boston stop, with contenders Miss Vanjie, Monique Heart, Dusty Ray Bottoms, Blair St. Clair and The Vixen rounding out the bill. [less-]

Travel back in time to one of the key events in American history at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Climb aboard a replica ship and toss a crate of tea overboard, then take a look at one of the o... [more+]

Travel back in time to one of the key events in American history at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Climb aboard a replica ship and toss a crate of tea overboard, then take a look at one of the original tea chests (only two remain in existence). Interact with live actors, take in an award-winning multisensory film and enjoy 3D holographic interactive exhibits. Don't forget to stop in at Abigail's Tea Room for a colonial teatime or a hearty lunch. It all adds up to a vibrant experience that will bring this legendary chapter of our history to life. TripAdvisor users voted it the Best Family Museum in Boston and Yankee Magazine named it Best New Museum. [less-]

For more than 40 years, Bill Staines has traveled back and forth across North America, singing his songs and delighting audiences at festivals, colleges, concerts, clubs and coffeehouses. Staines quic... [more+]

For more than 40 years, Bill Staines has traveled back and forth across North America, singing his songs and delighting audiences at festivals, colleges, concerts, clubs and coffeehouses. Staines quickly became a popular performer in the Boston area. Now, well into his fifth decade as a folk performer, he has gained an international reputation as a gifted songwriter and performer. Catch the veteran musician when he headlines at Gore Place in Waltham. [less-]

You'll not only be treated to a full brunch on this weekend cruise aboard the elegant Northern Lights yacht, but you'll also enjoy a narrated tour of the sights. On this 2.5-hour excursion around Bost... [more+]

You'll not only be treated to a full brunch on this weekend cruise aboard the elegant Northern Lights yacht, but you'll also enjoy a narrated tour of the sights. On this 2.5-hour excursion around Boston Harbor, soak up panoramic views while indulging in a three-course brunch menu filled with savory and sweet treats, including waffles, bagels, bacon, a Greek egg scramble, freshly baked cookies and more. The meal comes with your ticket, and cocktails will be available for purchase, including the Northern Lights Mimosa featuring St. Germain, orange juice and bubbles. You'll also see and hear about historic sites like the harbor islands, Independence Fort, Bunker Hill Monument, Old North Church, the USS Constitution and more -- not to mention that famous Boston skyline. [less-]

What better way to welcome fall than listening to dark tales of the ghastly deeds and wandering spirits that haunt the brick buildings and gravestones of Harvard Square? This 90-minute guided walking ... [more+]

What better way to welcome fall than listening to dark tales of the ghastly deeds and wandering spirits that haunt the brick buildings and gravestones of Harvard Square? This 90-minute guided walking tour, conducted by experts attired in period costume, will send shivers down your spine as you listen to stories of gruesome murders, untimely deaths, dismemberments and other things that go bump in the night. Stories of lovers in mourning, deceased Harvard students and other creepy occurrences will be shared during this tour of the Square, which will culminate in the Burial Ground. Never again will you feel completely alone while making your way through Harvard Square! [less-]

In "black odyssey," Ulysses Lincoln, a Gulf War veteran lost at sea and presumed dead, fights to find his way back home to his wife and son. The meddlesome Gods -- Great Grand Daddy Deus and Great Gra... [more+]

In "black odyssey," Ulysses Lincoln, a Gulf War veteran lost at sea and presumed dead, fights to find his way back home to his wife and son. The meddlesome Gods -- Great Grand Daddy Deus and Great Grand Paw Sidin -- have other plans in mind as they battle for control of Ulysses' fate. Combining Greek mythology, African-American oral history and music, this visionary new take on Homer's classic tale can be seen at the Central Square Theater in Cambridge. [less-]

One of Boston's oldest comedy houses "and" one of the top clubs in the country, Nick's Comedy Stop has hosted such legendary comedians as Denis Leary, Jerry Seinfeld, Phyllis Diller, Lenny Clarke and ... [more+]

One of Boston's oldest comedy houses "and" one of the top clubs in the country, Nick's Comedy Stop has hosted such legendary comedians as Denis Leary, Jerry Seinfeld, Phyllis Diller, Lenny Clarke and Jay Leno for more than 30 years. Nick's draws national headliners while providing a space for up-and-coming talent, as well as the leading local stand-up comics in Boston, including Steve Sweeney and Joe Wong. This hub for humor -- named the Top Comedy Club in Boston by "Travel + Leisure" magazine -- is located in the heart of the city's Theater District. [less-]

Enjoy spectacular views of the architecture of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River, Boston Harbor and the Charles River Locks. From a panoramic-windowed boat, the Charles ... [more+]

Enjoy spectacular views of the architecture of Boston and Cambridge from the serene waters of the Charles River, Boston Harbor and the Charles River Locks. From a panoramic-windowed boat, the Charles Riverboat Company will show you beautiful landmarks including the Hancock Tower, the Marriott Custom House, the Prudential Building, the Old North Church, Longfellow Bridge and the Back Bay, in addition to cutting-edge contemporary structures. This informative 90-minute tour is narrated by a knowledgable Boston By Foot guide and co-sponsored by BSA Space, a center for architecture and design. [less-]