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Best ways to connect with the city this month

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Phenomenal events we’re attending right now

16 INSIDER

What’s trending locally in gear, craft beer, food and nightlife

24 IN THE ’HOOD

North End: A sideways look at Boston’s Italian neighborhood

26 POWER OF THE MIND

Tap into the city’s brain pool and become a genius

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Eataly Boston takes the food emporium to new heights

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elcome to April, whether you’re a Boston newcomer, a seasoned local or someone who has just decided, “Boston’s my oyster and I’m going to crack it wide open.” Spring has totally sprung—yippee!— which means once again it’s Red Sox time. Before you head to Fenway Park, here are a few leftfield suggestions for celebrating that time-honored rite and instant winter deto baseball s seasonal renewal.

First, make your own version of Fenway Park icon—the Citgo sign—out of mozzarella and salumi (& feel free to share your creations with us on nstagram where boston . We made one at ataly s a Piazza in the Prudential enter vegetarians can subsitute roasted red pepper slices or perhaps sun-dried tomatoes for the meat. mpress us with your creativity.

We also recommend that you visit the tamarin monkeys at the Museum of Science s Hall of Human ife there s no cuter way to toast the heroics of 2004, when the So lifted The urse of the Bambino and got finally that World Series monkey o their back. Besides, the Museum of Science is a must-visit during April, when ambridge Science estival takes place. astly, seek out a glass of the 4 Porter made locally by dle Hands raft Ales in honor of retired So legend, avid Big Papi rtiz and check out more incredible craft beers in this issue . t s fruity with a strong hint of chocolate and, like our hero and city, has lots of character. It might be harder to get hold of Samuel Adams Big Hapi double PA the limited edition 2016 brew goes for a small fortune online. Cheers, good luck and happy April!

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Walk in the Rainfield No umbrellas necessary for a stroll beneath artist Dan Clayman’s 9,000 glass raindrops in MassArt’s new Design and Media Center atrium.

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Tour Fenway Park Get a behind-theGreen-Monster viewing of MLB’s oldest ballpark.

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Look up at night

B.U.’s Coit Observatory (Wed) and Museum of Science’s Gilliland Observatory (Fri) admit free stargazing from scientific telescopes.

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Museum of Fine Arts hosts free Wednesday evening drawing sessions in-gallery.

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Boston: The Documentary Of all the world marathons, none tugs at heartstrings and hamstrings like the Boston running, and its 120 year history is covered brilliantly in this film by director Jon Dunham, who traces a route from the tail-end of the 19th century to the modern day. Hollywood super-Bostonian Matt amon narrates and e Beal best known for his e cellent work on et i series “House of Cards”—does a monumental job with the score. After a sold-out gala event on April 15, the doc opens April 19 across the Greater Boston area. Tickets at fathomevents.com.

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April 15-July 9

Botticelli The largest exhibition of Sandro Botticelli paintings ever shown in the U.S. offers the full spectrum of his life’s work, whether he was working under Medici clan honcho Lorenzo the Magnificent o ollo in ste e friar Girolamo Savonarola.

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April 9 – July 9 mfa.org/matisse The exhibition is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Royal Academy of Arts, in partnership with the MusÊe Matisse, Nice.

Sponsored by Bank of America. Presented with additional support from the Betty L. Heath Paintings Fund for the Art of Europe, and the Alexander M. Levine and Dr. Rosemarie D. Bria-Levine Exhibition Fund. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Media sponsor is WCVB Boston.

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Henri Matisse, Interior with Egyptian Curtain, 1948. Oil on canvas. The Phillips Collection, Acquired 1950. Š 2017 Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

IN APRIL Seeing While Moving February 17-April 16

Parisian artist Charlotte Moth’s extraordinary works at MIT List Visual Arts Center.

Boston Design Week March 29-April 9

The citywide festival spans all aspects of design and the role it plays in our lives.

Anime Boston March 30-April 2

Japanese art in animation, comics and pop culture at Hynes Convention Center.

Cochon 555 Bacon and pork enthusiasts go hog wild for this annual event. But there’s much more to it than just meat. The five-chef competition supports family farmers and educates chefs and diners about the importance of heritage breed pigs. The responsibly sourced food samplings are both varied and innovative, curated by chefs from home kitchens right through Michelin-star restaurants. Boutique wines and craft cocktails promise things might get a little crazy. Tickets start at $125. The SoWa Power Station, 540 Harrison Ave., 678.744.5886.

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In his latest book, “The New Analog,” author and rocker Damon Krukowski (ex Galaxie 500) chats about music’s changing landscape, social impact and what we’ve lost in transition from analog to digital. 6 pm. CRC Bookshop.

24 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617.496.5387.

Strains of “Sweet Caroline” resound from Fenway Park once again. Make a date with the Green Monster and catch Pedey, JBJ and the rest of the gang take on the Pittsburgh Pirates for the home opener April 3 at 2:05 pm. 4 Yawkey Way, 877.733.7699.

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Bleak Street April 1-2

Harvard Film Archive screens the story of twin mini-luchadores and their tragic end.

Women in Comedy Festival April 19-23

Laugh unabashedly at headliner shows, as well as intimate cabaret performances.

Independent Film Festival Boston April 26-May 3

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Run of the Charles April 30

New England’s largest t otto e o t ce no in its 35th year.

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April s inner with Tony o ers a tasting menu inspired by the cuisine of yon, rance. 425 Washington St., Somerville, 857.259.6585.

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The vast lot of local consumers who make it their mission to buy American should head over to Shinola, a Prudential Center newcomer. Well-dressed bearded and tattooed sta members talk customers through the Detroit-based brand’s highly curated wares, from $800 watches to $2,500 turntables and hand-assembled bicycles (The Detroit Arrow, The Runwell, The Bixby) that qualify as luxury transportation. The company takes pride in striking a balance between traditional labor-intensive craftsmanship and all the advantages of state-of-the-art machinery. Our vote for best all-around goes to the vegetabletanned leather journal (paper not included) that doubles as an iPad mini cover. The chili pepper hue puts a spark into spring.

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Southie’s Capo owns your Grandpa’s basement ostalgia and design work in strange but often delightful ways. What at first seems very cool will, inevitably, draw the scorn of eagle-eyed trend-watchers at some later time, only to be resurrected to its former glory when the wheel of aesthetic grooviness comes full circle. And so it continues. Yes, wood paneling does cover the walls at South Boston’s latest late-night hangout and, in the grand scheme of things, it feels just right. The Supper Club at Capo, aka the downstairs of Capo Restaurant, has doubled down on the throwback decor with 1 70s-style owl figurine lamps, framed rug-hook art and other nostalgic elements you might find in your grandparents basement rec room or at a yard sale. There s even a micro fridge filled with PB for self-service now that s the kind of detail that never goes out of fashion. The main attraction is, of course, live music Thursday to Saturday nights. 443 W. Broadway, 617.993.8080.

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Gen Xers will remember rocking out to the Pixies and Mission of Burma, shoulder to shoulder with sweaty, like-minded music fans at legendary T.T. The Bear’s Place.

Not so anymore.

This month, The Middle East fi iall take over, debuting the former T.T.’s as Sonia, thanks to an 18-month gut-job and a line-up that runs the gamut from punk and garage rock to jamtronica, hip-hop, emo and EDM. 10 Brookline St., Cambridge.

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Seaport welcomes a newcomer to the gastro-brewery block The changing restaurant landscape in Boston can make you dizzy these days, but for locals and travelers alike, the buzz is a benefit especially when the new kid on the block knows a thing or two about the local craft beer scene. Such is the case with ity Tap House, the watering hole and restaurant located in the bustling Seaport District and freshly transplanted from homebase Philadelphia. n addition to the mouthwatering selection of small plates like Korean short rib tacos and corn-and-crab hushpuppies, the wood-fired pizza menu is top-notch and the selection of beers on tap, and in bottles and cans, is impressive. Please note: Tuesday’s daily supper special of chicken and wa es comes highly recommended grab a ord Hobo Boom Sauce to wash it all down. We ll be doing the same. 10 Boston Wharf Road, 617.904.2748.

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Spring into April with a fresh batch of brews

The North End owns Italian-American dining the same way Martin Scorsese owns Italian-American movies, but there are alternatives: Neptune Oyster is a seafood aficionado magnet; Aragosta Bar + Bistro offers New England cuisine with a Mediterranean twist; Tenoch takes the torta to new heights.  Aragosta 3 Battery Wharf, 617.994.9001, aragostabistro.com

 Neptune Oyster

63 Salem St., 617.742.3474, neptuneoyster.com  Tenoch 3 Lewis St., 617.248.9537, tenochmexican.com

The serendipity of a leisurely North End stroll is sure to reveal something unexpected. Go for a browse around Shake the Tree (global cookbooks, unique jewelry, etc.) or William Carlton Workshop (vintage-style caps crafted on early 1900s machines).

 Shake the Tree

67 Salem St., 617.742.0484, shakethetreeboston.com

Immerse yourself in soccer culture over Italian espresso at Caffe Dello Sport, where habitual use of the greeting “signore” is encouraged. The Living Room hosts regular comedy and board game nights, and gastropub Ward 8 strikes a welljudged balance between late drinks and dining.  Caffe Dello Sport 308 Hanover St., 617.523.5063, caffedellosport.us  The Living Room 101 Atlantic Ave., 617.723.5101, thelivingroomboston.com  Ward 8 90 N. Washington St., 617.823.4478, ward8.com

Harborwalk—Boston’s network of waterfront paths—is still growing, and the North End section is a lesser-known highlight.

Exhale Spa offers a sunnyday yoga class in the open air. For more chucklesome pursuits, head over to Improv Asylum, and unleash your inner artisan at North Bennet Street School.

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 William Carlton Workshop 148A Salem St.,

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216 Hanover St., 617.263.6887, improvasylum.com  Exhale Spa 2 Battery Wharf, 617.603.3100, exhalespa.com

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Our city is packed full of curiosity and cleverness—here’s how to give your brain a Boston spring clean.

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Around 200 years ago, when the founders of modern-day Boston set out to create a global center for well-meaning thinkers, the city became known as “the Athens of America” and—not so modestly—the “hub of the solar system.” These days, Boston retains its status as the Big Papi of supersmart cities: a great place to upgrade your gray matter whether you’re interested in science, literature, philosophy, cuttingedge makerspaces or the natural history of pizza (oh yes, it’s a thing).

Even if the only smart thing you’ve done so far this year is to write the words “Tom Brady: Greatest” backwards in Sharpie across your midriff while looking in the bathroom mirror, there’s no excuse for passing up the chance to investigate the always-fascinating annual Cambridge Science Festival.

The 10-day celebration of all things innovative and STEAM-related (science, tech, engineering, arts, math) starts on April 14 and draws on a network of collaborators including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University and the Museum of Science. At the latter venue, visitors can hunt for sunspots every lunchtime for the duration of the festival, courtesy of the museum’s solar telescope, while the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University offers an appetizing lecture on April 23—”The Natural History of Your Favorite Foods” (including pizza). The Peabody also opens new American anthropology exhibition “All the World Is Here” on April 22.

Hackers, makers and fledgling technotinkerers should head for MITxMake on April 16, MIT’s student-led makerfest, and Artisan’s Asylum (Free Circuit Hacking Night) on April 19. If your interest in the cutting edge of DIY extends beyond the Cambridge Science Festival, you can join the maker community in a variety of locations, including Cambridge Hackspace and (for budding bio-hackers) Boslab, both located in Somerville.

Over at Boston Public Library on April 4, guest speaker Neil Gaiman—prolific author across multiple genres and master of the elegant digression—joins host Jared

Bowen for a wide-ranging literary discussion that’s sure to spark curiosity and to entertain in equal measure.

The wonderful Boston Athenaeum is in many ways the Fenway Park of global libraries—gracefully ancient, beloved by dedicated fans and hugely impressive for first-time visitors. Founded in 1807, it remains a hub for the curious. Highly recommended in April is a talk on the intersection of science and photography, titled “Frame

by Frame.”

Of course, the quest for brain food is impossible without actual food, which is where the smarter corners of Boston really come into their own, slaking our thirst for knowledge while offering world-class refreshments. The Miracle of Science Bar & Grill in Cambridge, with its Periodic Tablestyle wall menu, puts a stamp of academic validity on the simple act of chugging a craft ale, while Café ArtScience near Kendall Square gives its cocktails and plates a state-of-the-art scientific reinvention, and also hosts regular free talks from the cutting edge of art and technology. Currently on show in the exhibition space is the mind-blowing “Life in Picoseconds.”

Dive in, soak it all up and impress your friends and family with a month’s worth of fresh knowledge—you are now, officially, Boston smart.

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If you like eating Italian—and who doesn’t—Eataly will rock your world. This shrine to cucina Italiana, which opened at the Prudential Center last year, is part supermarket, part restaurant, part culinary school and part spectacle. Eataly distills the vast panoply of Italian food culture into 45,000 square feet of shopping, eating, and drinking.

It’s a food emporium on steroids. Italian businessman Oscar Farinetti opened the first Eataly in 2007 in Turin, Italy. The company quickly expanded to 33 locations worldwide, including Denmark, Turkey, Japan and Brazil, with more on the way.

EMPORIUM Boston is the fourth Eataly in the U.S., joining New York (with two stores), and Chicago. The American locations are co-owned by PBS cooking personality Lidia Bastianich, her son Joe, and celebrity restaurateur Mario Batali.

“There’s an old Italian saying ‘una città a misura d’uomo’ which means ‘a city the right size for man,’” says Lidia Bastianich.

“Everything (in Boston) is accessible. It’s a food town. With all the students, there’s a café culture. Of all the cities where we’ve opened, Boston is the closest that you get to an Italian city.”

The Eataly experience tends to blow first timers away. There are multiple counters to order food to take home or consume at one of the small tables sprinkled around the front and rear of the store.

There’s a coffee and breakfast pastry station and a counter for sandwiches (try the homemade potato chips). There’s a salad bar and stations selling prepared foods: rotisserie chicken and roast meats; focaccia and pizza slices; gelato and pastries.

Three restaurants occupy the center of the space: La Piazza for casual noshing, wine and shared plates; La Pizza & La Pasta; and Il Pesce, a seafood restaurant where the menu was put together by Boston superstar chef Barbara Lynch. All of the restaurants are first-come, first-served with no reservations. A fourth restaurant, Terra, featuring a room specializing in barrelaged draft beers, opens on the third floor this spring.

And then there are the shops situated around the perimeter that recreate the experience of small-town shopping in Italy.

There’s a bakery selling sourdough breads, ranging from semolina baguettes to rustic country loaves studded with orange peel, chocolate chips or olives. Eataly’s fishmonger is one of the best in the city—boasting

varieties like mackerel, monkfish, skate, octopus, and wild squid, in addition to the usual cod, salmon and shellfish. They also sell baccala and bottarga (salted fish roe).

All fish, meats and vegetables are locally sourced whenever possible. The cheese and salumi department has one of the most extensive selections of domestic and imported cheeses and cold cuts in town. Plus, they make their own mozzarella. The pasta shop sells ravioli, tagliatelle, and maccheroni, made before your eyes.

Then there’s the massive section of imported Italian groceries, many of which aren’t easily found outside Italy. If you have questions, ask one of Eataly’s amiable employees, many of whom have encyclopedic knowledge of Italian foodstuffs.

“We want to make sure that what you’re making reflects the authentic, Italian, old-world version of what it’s supposed to be,” says assistant grocery manager Jay Kraft, who can explain the flavor profiles of Sardinian olive oils and the merits of San Marzano tomatoes.

Need ideas on how to cook what you’ve just purchased? At the rear left of the store, there’s a glassed-in, demonstration kitchen, which offers multiple classes each week (from gnocchi-making to the wines and cheeses of Tuscany). And at the rear right (in front of the large wine department with over 1,000 labels), there are cookbooks, imported tableware, and kitchen equipment, all for sale.

What will be the effect of Eataly on the North End, Boston’s iconic Italian-American neighborhood? Longtime North End restaurateur Donato Frattaroli isn’t worried.

“The North End is an entity unto its own,” he says. “I think Eataly is great for the city, but, at the end of the day, I really don’t think it impacts the North End.” So now the Back Bay has its very own North End.

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(Opposite) Chef Edward Pinello and a salmon; (From top) Freshly-made pasta; razor clams; cheesemonger Jarron Withers.

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Three hours and one bald eagle sighting from Boston by car, this artsy farm town offers a relaxing overnight escape.

By Leigh Harrington

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A WORD OF ADVICE for fans of dead poets: Visit your idols no earlier than springtime. I learn this the hard way, trudging at sunset in deepest February across the frozen tundra of the Bennington Centre Cemetery, towards the gravesite of personal hero and New England literary icon, Robert Frost. The winding paths of hard-packed ice and arctic mud are treacherous—you would give better odds to a fugitive hamster crossing a busy freeway—but I finally reach Old Frosty (as I now call him) in a hot funk of nearlycracked elbows and un-poetic expletives.

“I had a lover’s quarrel with the world,” reads Frost's epitaph. He must have seen me coming.

This won’t be my only trek over two days in the quiet and utterly charming mountain town of Bennington, tucked into the very southwest corner of Vermont four miles from New York and 10 from

Massachusetts. There’s much more to see here than Frost, especially in the full throes of spring.

Bennington presents an appealing mix of farmer and artisan, hippie and hipster.

Along historic Main Street (Route 9) and South Street (Route 7)—or North Street, depending on which side of Main Street you’re on—there is an enterprising mix of boutiques, cafes, restaurants and art galleries.

Fiddlehead at Four Corners is a funky art-space that demands hands-on interaction, whether it's drawing on the walls of a repurposed bank vault with chalk, playing a few notes of Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” on the gallery’s piano or shooting a free game of pinball on a vintage machine. The current exhibit explores banned books of the 20th and 21st centuries, which is right up my alley.

Nearby at The Village Chocolate

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A Quickie in Bennington, Vt.

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Bennington presents an appealing mix of farmer and artisan, hippie and hipster.

Shoppe, the lemon and olive oil notes in the handmade, 32-percent milk chocolate Il sapore del cioccolato bars recall lemonscented days spent in Sorrento when I was 22. I stop in at South Street Cafe for an almond milk chai latte and catch a live, midafternoon acoustic set. Live, mid-afternoon acoustic sets are very Bennington.

local maker is Bennington Potters. At 68 years young, this is not your Grandma’s stoneware pottery. The hand-thrown, glazed vessels nail that contemporary take on the basic Arts and Crafts aesthetic, and I am bringing a couple trigger mugs—imagine a vintage pistol trigger—home.

MAKER CULTURE

Vermont is famous for its covered bridges, and it’s hard not to notice them while you’re on the road. Five are located within Bennington County, so I decide to head away from downtown on Route 67 to drive through the closest three. Mind the road, it’s one car at a time! These bridges over the Walloomsac River are as sturdy as they come, despite their 175 years.

I end up in North Bennington and drive past the Park-McCullough House to admire its opulent architecture—totally worth it—but I recommend bypassing an interior tour of this building to instead hike the Mile-Around Woods just beyond and behind the property. To reach the entrance to the hiking path, I have to park on the side of the road and tramp through someone’s horse field to the tune of train whistles and the rustling leaves of huge, old-wood oaks. Don’t bother feeling weird about trespassing. The well-worn path is evidence of frequent foot traffic.

Among the cows, the craft and the quiet, my thoughts return to Old Frosty’s headstone. I think my quarrel has been resolved.

Maker culture here is huge here, extending from the town's signature potters to its craft brewers. On this quiet afternoon, I sidle up to the bar at veteran hop house Madison Brewing Co. as my first stop in an investigation of the local beer scene.

It’s hard not to notice that this town loves beer. There’s a ‘tap room’ at every corner, although the term seems to have generalized to mean any bar with local beers on tap, not limited to those of its own making.

Bennington has started breeding craft brewers, too, and that’s why I’m at Madison sampling my way through eight of its signature drafts, including the super light Suckerpond Blonde, the orange-scented Wassicks Belgian White wheat and the malty English Yorkshire style Old 76 Strong Ale. Harvest Brewing is part bar, part co-op: Members use its 15-gallon brewing station and fermenting cellar to produce beer or cider, which Harvest then sells as part of its nanobrewery. Locals hang out here four nights per week to drink, play darts and pingpong, jam to live music or make their own at the frequent open mic nights.

Beer-making meets glass-making atop the corrugated metal bar at The Tap House at Catamount Glass where, later, I digest a fresh pint of Northshire Brewing Co.’s Equinox pilsner. The compact space is packed with midweek diners digging into homemade vegetable barley soup (served in Catamount glass bowls, of course) and Beyoncé Burger—they put an onion ring on it.

Perhaps the most widely recognized

A CLASSIC AND A HIDDEN GEM

W H E R E T O S TAY Safford Mills Inn & Café Despite its 1774 genesis, the inn’s three suites are modernly appointed.

A reason to love it: Instead of complementary breakfast, the

MAKERS’ MARKS

(From top) Bennington Battle Monument; the sampler from Madison Brewing Co.; inside Bennington Potters (Opposite) Henry Covered Bridge in North Bennington

innkeeper provides cocktails and snacks from the ground floor lounge’s martini bar.

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ĄĤӅϜࠋŞҠŕęĀ еʋȞ‫נײ‬ˀġķ뼷௙ ‫מ‬ąęʔѲʹ̄Ȟ‫˖ײ‬ ̔uu‫؃‬২Ȯ 25% Ė 65% ăDž뼶170 ŝѠଚ ġ̞ಗĴ֟ĉՂŕıĀ Michael Kors뼵Tory Burch Š Salvatore Ferragamo DžȞ‫ײ‬쨱‫ؽ‬ѷ֥ۙȞতߊ Ѡ Vitamin World쨱ŗӍ ଷ‫܉‬ʗՑѠ Zales뼶

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Michael Mina Š Ken Tominaga դǜՇѩĀƬಆ “izakaya”쨞ūГNj ΥħſηЌť쨟PABU Boston ʞǘԮᨗ৾բᐝ뼷Ԑढ़ȜΙၕĀūК

̙ՕŠƍͳĀϾЉҫ‫ކ‬ȥſઽʸuućѲʹ॓ķ್ϝĀ҅˱Ę뼷 Happy Spoon쨞ĂˍВ쨟뼵ʁҷଉ‫ٮ‬뼵ႾČۢ뼵ህЅऴʷŠഷܸۢЛ́ 쨞ćࢴĘȥŪ̑ǟ쨟뼶ūКࠛՂ૶Ā˝ՊࡒֲĠƟ뼷ο˩ҲīĂɈ뼶 PABU Boston at Millennium Tower, 3 Franklin St., 857.327.7228

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Ken Oringer Š Tony Messina ՇѩĀԐढ़ Uni ̹ś༁ǻ̽̚뼷ࣂˆū

Ǖնȗ뼵ŗƼЍ‫ى‬ǼŇƐħ֋ƗĀŇᆒ뼵ŗӍՇĤĀժਲ೘ѣ뼵৆೘ ѣŠŀʷǦ뼶Uni Ԑढ़च‫נ‬Āʄ‫ڭ‬۷ĢȆŞ໮ΦŠʁҷĀ౨Ş̤Ɂ뼶 ʾતĀߓɡ҂ǼŠŗ਍ǻħ֋ƗĀۨ‫׷‬Ȟ̹Ĕƀٍ̉ŠƍͳĀ༂‫׈‬ ƑȀ৩য뼶ūǕӘǚԭɩDZ‫׊‬뼷Țّć̠ܲȐǎࣂˆ뼶ʓЌůරඌ ໌ŠරඌӋԦś뼶Uni, 370 Commonwealth Ave., 617.536.7200

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Hojoko bar

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Tim Š Nancy Cushman ՇѩĀƬ ಆԐढ़ O Ya ʞǘĂċшĈ΃ŭ֒‫ ܈‬

Āϥ֑ν뼷ĔƀĄࡌՂࠢκŅĀƍ ͳ͓ūǕԐढ़ƥĂ뼶ĔŝѠǴ‫ٯ‬ă Ĩ٩ુ쨱χɹđ͎ǡƁɪʿુʞ뼶 ҅˱ࣂˆचůՇĤʅն̑ǟĀ̉ ٍ҅ᚉ뼷ʓЌЌ˱˝ՊĠƟ뼷Ƅȉ ৙ȣ뼶ʞǘဒࠛĀ Hojoko Ԑढ़ǜƟ ύĔŝԐढ़Ā֣ӿ‫ޡݸ‬뼷˽Ԑ ^ढ़Ȝƍͳ͓ĀūǕնȗȉ٦඄Ā ȸDŽNJ͓࡛̔ȥſŞઽǘĂɆ뼶 Ԑढ़༂‫׈‬Š҅˱ĘĀ҅ȞƑħֱ ‫܇‬ΏNj뼶DZ‫ݷ׊‬Ϣ‫ݏ‬ƔǡĎ뼷ƍɁ ͡ǒȮăǎ‫ג‬뼷В‫ޛ‬ęɔ̇଍ʷਲ Ԝ༐ВӳֆਹĔƟĀՇNj҅ȞĂ ǭăě‫ۍ‬Ƿ˫ʫ뼶 O Ya, 9 East St., 617.654.9900 Hojoko, 1271 Boylston St., 617.670.0507

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Tofu at PABU

ART & HISTORY

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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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КĀʴ‫څ‬༊ࣧƼȘʆŕ̉ſĀĂȏ ‫ܤ‬Ȟ뼷Ⱥġ̞ಗŚٗŠȆͳۨ‫׷‬Ȟ뼵 ǒ،뼵̆ǦŠๅ࢙ȞDž뼶Ĉȱࡌ͎Н ϙŠ҈ᏜٞǟȞĀęՏ֏‫ז‬Ȝǘ 4 ʃ ćˤũ˧뼶ăěӅГĀɯϢĻŗߜ́ ࡡƚϱϒĀъՎ뼷͎ࣂġNJŠūГ̈ Ǖ뼶465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300

Harvard University Boston Duck Tours

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Ȯзٕٞ‫ޖ‬ŗЀ‫ٶ‬਋ĀōǩƓІġķ쨞‫ޟے‬ȗʕęƓ뼵ɂऊęƓ쨟 ĖЀΝĀĢύƥɢ쨞ࡌՂࠢȓԽŠ Copley Place ďćĪƶ쨟뼷ƼȘʆ ňɹĈȺŴΝ̤ĨɎࡌՂࠢĂƟ뼷ƧˤȥſŞȜ֒‫܈‬ɧŰȉ Ș ݁Ā୍୑ҫ‫ކ‬ʪʸćĂŐ뼶ࡌՂࠢġˌࡥ˥‫ޖ‬ȸŠࡌՂࠢࠑ뼷ĔNj ͸Ŏ뼷ƗɩnjླྀɧŰĄĖਲ਼ࡌՂࠢκăĻɹĀĂċȸԘ뼷ƦęƓŠ űˀࢰģĻŗ‫܇‬४Ʊϲ뼷ăඑă༽ŞҵҵϨҍ뼶 Boston Duck Tours ďĄĂċňČĀૼŔ뼶ĔฐĴǥ 80 ŒѧĀƪᗩ ҍʾƥӃύqѣƯr‫̚ޡݸ‬ĸ뼷ʪʸąࡌՂࠢōǩբžĀɢĘҍʾ뼷 ȣƧӆ‫ڱ‬ěęదŠ Newbury Street뼷ŃĻŗતɌзٕٞ‫ޖ‬ɯ‫ז‬Ν̤ ɧʾ뼶DŽԘƲĐǭĴȮ̝ࡄġķ뼵‫ؘ‬ƓűˀࢰŠĤӅϜࠋnjࢮࢰś ş뼷ūҔǡĂŇĴʪ޿뼶ˤʋ뼷ɯ‫ז‬Ń͎ࣂ‫ޏ‬ʘƸ뼵ᇢГ뼵ūГŠ‫ש‬ ГDžŚٗГҶ̚ĸ뼶śşž쨰Prudential Center뼷53 Huntington Ave.쨱 Museum of Science뼷1 Science Park쨱New England Aquarium뼷 Central Wharf쨱617.267.3825 Boston HarborWalk ĄԨĂċĻࣂɯϢϨҍĀŞǚȉʄnjȠˈĀ բž뼷Ļы͗Ϩȉ뼶ύˤĻŗǡϰǴċ‫ى‬Ҡ뼷̞ಗЀΝ뼵̇ઽҠŠ ʄࠑҠ쨞ࡌՂࠢࠑćˤȉ̤ҠȠΪ쨟Dž뼷͙Ŏ๸ʄలϞ֘ớԉĀ HarborWalk Զՠ֍ϲ뼷ȜĐٗϞ뼵ɯৈ뼵ࠑҊ뼵֒‫܈‬ǯʜ৩যĀΟǼ DžџſբҍҤʴɔЪ뼶

Harvard University ͎ࣂЋƶ‫֢ڇ‬Ā֒

‫܈‬ϨҍƥӃ뼷ύƓŀࠬ΀֢ɯ뼷ć ſŚŕֿƳĀҁԽƀϭ‫ۄ‬ĔƀĀȒ ոŠǒٙ뼶ą̚ɋʿĀſŚ֒‫܈‬뼵ዜ ΦĴʿŠƍͳĀӚ౨뼵ۨ‫׷‬ŗӍDž Dž뼶͎ǡʘƢ̢Ļȫ̹́ůԨĂƞ ГҶĀDŽԘ뼶Smith Campus Center, 30 Dunster St., Cambridge, 617.495.1573

Gardner Museum Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

ʭĀԠኃ֏ś 2500 ɫк΅‫څ‬Ȟ뼷Ĕ ȏۨ‫׷‬ǟȞĝĄύۨ‫׷‬৔ՎĉŠࡌ Ղࠢĉಛႆ‫׸‬Ә쨢ٞʏٕ̖쨢Ȁ‫؞‬ ગć 20 Ș݁ƥιȌīĀ뼶Ȯ༚Ԡ ŠຫർĖๅ࢙ȞŠ‫ݭ‬،뼷Ĕƀʴ‫څ‬ ąĎĢȘʆͨŞĀȶđۨ‫׷‬ǟȞ뼶 25 Evans Way, 617.566.1401

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Darker Than Blue Photographer Mathieu Bitton brings his “Darker Than Blue” exhibition to the East Coast for the first time at the Leica Gallery through April 30. Bitton’s style of “always-on” photography captures the beauty of day-to-day life in cities such as Los Angeles, New York and Paris, while simultaneously commenting on civil rights and the current political climate. These high-contrast images—many shot on a Leica Monochrom Typ 246—capture raw, hard-edged moments underscored by vulnerability. Fans of politically charged soul music will know that the exhibition’s title references a 1970 Curtis Mayfield lyric. 74 Arlington St., 857.305.3609

This annual harbinger of spring features work from 90 artisans and craftspeople, including baskets, decorative fiber, ceramics, jewelry, and more. April 21-23; show times: F 11 am-7 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm.

The Cyclorama, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 617.266.1810.

ART GALLERIES

555 GALLERY

The gallery is dedicated to fine arts photography and art, from established and emerging artists. Upcoming: “Pairings,” fine arts photography with contemporary furniture through April 30.

Open Tu-F 10 am-5:30 pm, Sa noon-5 pm. 555 East 2nd St., 857.496.7234.

808 GALLERY

Presented by Boston University’s School of Visual Arts, 808 Gallery features works by graduate students

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and Boston-area artists. This month: School of Visual Art MFA Thesis Exhibition, April 15-25. Open Tu-W and F-Su noon-5 pm, Th noon-8 pm.

808 Commonwealth Ave., 617.353.3329.

ABIGAIL OGILVY GALLERY

This gallery achieves its mission of the long term development of each artist’s career with captivating and intellectually stimulating pieces.

Upcoming: “Keenan Derby,” April 7-May 21. Open W-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-4 pm. 460 Harrison Ave., 617.820.5173.

BARBARA KRAKOW 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. This month: “Darkling;” “The Blue and Then What,” both through April 22.

Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm. 10 Newbury St., 617.262.4490.

BSA SPACE

Boston Society of Architects’ posh waterfront gallery offers exhibitions that focus on architecture, construction and design. This month: “The New Inflatable Moment,” April 13-Sept. 3. Admission: $5 donation. Open M-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-5 pm. 290 Congress St., 617.391.4000.

CARPENTER CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS

Famed French architect Le Corbusier chose to design his only North American building as a receptacle for visual art.

The space serves to promote the synthesis of art, design and education. This month: “Futurefarmers: Errata—Brief Interruptions,” through April 19. Open Th-Su noon-6 pm.

24 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617.496.5387.

DTR MODERN GALLERIES

DTR specializes in 20th-century masters and boasts a significant privately-held collection of works by artists including

Picasso, Chagall, Basquiat, Dali, Botero and Warhol.

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

ETHELBERT COOPER GALLERY OF AFRICAN & AFRICAN AMERICAN ART

Located adjacent to Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, this gallery celebrates diverse cultures and historical traditions. This month: “Diago: The Pasts of This Afro-Cuban Present,” through May 5. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm. 102 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, 617.496.5777.

THE FPAC GALLERY

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

by Boston-based artists.

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ART FAIRS

CRAFTBOSTON SPRING

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

INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY

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

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

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

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Samson’s exhibits feature highly contemporary, alternative and experimental art that pushes boundaries, running the gamut from film and performance to the more traditional notions of visual art.

This month: Beverly Semmes, April 7-May 27. Open W-Sa 11 am-6 pm. 450 Harrison Ave., 617.357.7177.

LE LAB EXHIBITION GALLERY

THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS

This radical art and design center located in the MIT neighborhood explores the creativity of innovation, science and technology. This month: “Life in Picoseconds,” through June 10. Open W-F noon-9 pm, Sa 11 am-10 pm. 650 East Kendall St., Cambridge, 617.945.7515.

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.

This month: “Imagine Peace Now!”through June 10. Open Tu-W and F-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Th 10 am-9 pm. 100 Pier 4, 617.266.1810.

M. FINE ARTS GALERIE

YVE YANG GALLERY

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

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.

MASSART’S BAKALAR & PAINE GALLERIES

Harvard Art Museums includ three institutions—Fogg, Busch-Reisinger and Arthur M. Sackler museums—and hold some of the nation’s foremost art collections.

Exhibits include: “Drawing: The Invention of a Modern Medium,” Through May 7. Open daily 10 am-5 pm.

Admission: $10-15. 32 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617.495.9400.

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.

PUCKER GALLERY

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

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clude 21st-century sculpture, painting, video, photography and drawing. Open Tu-W and Sa-Su 10 am-5 pm, Th-F 10 am-9 pm. Admission: $10-15. 25 Harbor Shore Drive, 617.478.3100.

ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM

Contemporary Art,” May 19July 16. Free admission. Open Tu-W and F-Su noon-6 pm, Th noon-8 pm. Wiesner Building, 20 Ames St., Cambridge, 617.253.4680.

en masse, making their 450 Harrison building a contemporary art lover’s dream destination. Free event 5-9 pm. 450 Harrison Ave.

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GRAFFITI ALLEY

Modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palazzo, this museum showcases Gardner’s vast collection of art. Exhibits include: “Ambreem Butt: I Need a Hero,” through June 2017. Admission: $5-15. Open W and F-M 11 am-5 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm. 25 Evans Way, 617.566.1401.

The MFA’s encyclopedic collection culls some of the world’s finest treasures, including international and contemporary art, instruments, photographs and textiles. Free guided tours available. Open Sa-Tu 10 am-5 pm, W-F 10 am-10 pm. Admission: $10-25. 465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300.

MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER

ART WALKS/OPEN STUDIOS

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

Exhibits this month include: “An Inventory of Shimmers: Objects of Intimacy in

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

SOWA FIRST FRIDAY

PUBLIC ART

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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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. Audio tours available. 20 Ames St., Cambridge, 617.253.4680.

THE SARGENT MURALS AT THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

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

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

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Sights All the World Is Here Curiosity goes into overdrive at the Harvard Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology starting April 22, with this exhibition of more than 600 fantastic objects from Asia, Oceania and the Americas. If you’re interested in exotica traded by Boston ship captains during the 18th century, look no further. A wooden pipe exquisitely carved into the shape of a flying man? You’ll find it right here, and much more besides. 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, 617.496.1027, peabody.harvard.edu

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 (Sa-Su) of every month. There are currently seven in Massachusetts, three of which are in the Boston area. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge 617.253.5927; Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave. 617.267.9300; Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way 617.566.1401.

CITYPASS

Save 43 percent off admission and skip lines at four participating sites. Valid for nine consecutive days from first use March 1, 2017Feb. 28, 2018; 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.

CITY SIGHTS

AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE

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U.S. was built in 1806 almost exclusively with black labor, and it served as a forum for the Abolitionist movement.

Frederick Douglass gave his famous antislavery speech at the site in 1860. Tours M-Sa 10 am-4 pm on the hour.

Admission by donation. 46 Joy St. 617.725.0022.

BOSTON HARBORWALK

Winding through East Boston and down to Dorchester, the HarborWalk hugs the water’s edge and connects the public to the Boston Harbor. It also offers an array of things to do, from historic sightseeing in the North End to skyline gazing from Piers Park in East Boston. East Boston.

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BUNKER HILL MONUMENT

One of Boston’s most iconic sights is a misnomer: the Bunker Hill Monument actually sits atop Breed’s Hill, where the American Revolution’s Battle of Bunker Hill took place in 1775. Climb to the top for terrific views (pick up a climbing pass at Bunker Hill Museum). Open daily 9 am-5 pm, last climb at 4:30 pm. Monument Square, Charlestown, 617.242.5601.

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 was 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-5 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. Visitors can walk the trail at any hour, but accessibility to each site varies, with most open daily 9 am-5 pm. Admission is free or with a minimal suggested donation. The combination Freedom Trail Ticket includes admission to the trail’s three paying sites (Old State House, Old South Meeting House, and Paul Revere House): $13, $2 ages 6-18, and can be used over multiple days.

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Paine, James Otis and Paul Revere. Open daily 10 am-5 pm. Tremont Street opposite Bromfield Street, 617.635.4505.

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.

Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617.491.3434.

HARVARD YARD

The familiar idiomatic statement that you can “pahk yah cah” here isn’t exactly accurate. Harvard Yard is encircled by a wrought iron and brick wall that serves as a road block for most motor vehicles. Visitors can gain access on foot and should definitely make time to tread the historic walking paths across Harvard’s 22-acre campus. Massachusetts Avenue, Quincy and Peabody streets, Cambridge.

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Established in 1660, Granary Burying Ground features 2,345 gravestones and tombs.

It is estimated that 8,000 people are interred here, including many early American Patriots like Samuel Adams, John Hancock, Robert Treat

Let the kids loose at this twoplus-acre art-filled playful outdoor green space in the Seaport District. There’s always something going on, from Swing Time (circular swings that change color when you move) to classic

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lawn games, live concerts and ever-changing oversized art installations. No pets. Open daily 7 am-10 pm. 420 D St. LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER

Kids ages 3-10 go absolutely crazy for this place, and its Assembly Row entrance marked by a giant yellow LEGO giraffe. Not only can children build to their hearts’ content they can tumble, climb and slide in LEGO City Play Zone or catch a movie at the 4D Cinema. Tickets: $18.95-$29.95. Open Su-Th 10 am-7 pm, F 10 am-8 pm, Sa 9 am-8 pm. 598 Assembly Row, Somerville, 866.228.6439.

MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS STATUE

This string of larger-thanlife bronze statues in the northeast corner of the Public Garden was created by local artist Nancy Schon

and celebrates the fun-loving duckling family in Robert McCloskey’s beloved children’s book, “Make Way For Ducklings.� Open daily, dawn to dusk. Public Garden.

Theater screens films daily; tickets: $7.95-9.95. 1 Central Wharf, 617.973.5200.

including Josiah Quincy and James M. Curley. 45 School St., 617.523.8678.

NEWBURY STREET

OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE

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 flagships stores). Newbury Street at Arlington Street; Newbury Street at Massachusetts Avenue.

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.

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM

OLD CITY HALL

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

Open M-F 9 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-6 pm. NEAq’s IMAX

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,

It is easy to forget that you’re standing in the heart of the Financial District on this stretch of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway. Check out the custom-designed Greenway Carousel that celebrates the natural New England environment with 14 whimsical animal characters. Open daily 11

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The Mary Baker Eddy Library’s main claim to fame is this beautiful, three-story glass globe created by Chester Lindsay Churchill that allows patrons to view the world as it was in 1935. Admission: $4-6. Open Tu-Su 10 am-4 pm. 200 Massachusetts Ave., 617.450.7000.

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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.

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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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This national historic site is located on Tory Row in Cambridge. The beautiful, Georgian-style 1759 mansion was once inhabited by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, hence its name, but during the Siege of Boston (1775-1776) it also served as General George Washington’s headquarters.

Grounds are open yearround to the public from dawn to dusk. 105 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.876.4491.

Charles Bulfinch constructed this home in 1796 for local congressman, lawyer and mayor Harrison Gray Otis and his wife, Sally. The home’s classic architecture and furnishings emulate Federal style. Open W-Su 11 am-4:30 pm, tours every halfhour. Admission: $5-10. 141 Cambridge St., 617.994.5920.

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Built in 1680, Paul Revere’s former home is the oldest wooden house still standing in Boston, and he owned it from 1770-1800. Today, this building is on the National Historic Register and has been restored to a late 17th-century appearance.

Open daily 9:30 am-5:15 pm.

Admission: $1-5. 19 North Square, 617.523.2338.

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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.

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This independent research library holds millions of unique documents on American history, including John Winthrop’s journal of the founding of Massachusetts Bay in 1630 and correspondences between John and Abigail Adams. Library open M and M-F 9 am-4:45 pm, Sa 9 am-4 pm; galleries open M-Sa 10 am-4 pm. 1154 Boylston St., 617.536.1608.

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

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

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Live actors, tea-tossing reenactments, high-tech interactive exhibits, a film and three authentically restored tea ships tell the full story of the Boston Tea Party and its immediate aftermath. Guided tours run every 30 minutes, daily 10 am-4 pm. Tickets: $16-26. 306 Congress St., 866.955.0667.

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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.

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.

JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

This microcosm of scientific strides attracts visitors from around the world. Exhibitions change frequently and focus on subjects like emerging technologies and gestural sculptures. Exhibits include: “Images of Discovery: Communicating Science through Photography,” through Aug. 31. Open daily 10 am-5 pm. Admission: $510. 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.253.5927.

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

Admission: $10-14, free ages 12 and under. Columbia Point, 617.514.1600.

THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY

Explore the achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, a 19th-century writer, leader, teacher and businesswoman

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MIT MUSEUM

MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY

New England’s largest African-American history

museum is dedicated to the preservation and accurate interpretation of the contributions of African Americans.

Exhibits this month: “Picturing Frederick Douglass: The Most Photographed American of the 19th Century,” through July. Open M-Sa 10 am-4 pm.

Admission by donation. 46 Joy St., 617.725.0022.

MUSEUM OF THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS

Chartered in 1638 as the New World’s first organized military, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company’s headquarters have been in Faneuil Hall since 1746. Today, the space is a museum, featuring artifacts from every war of which America has been a part. 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.

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

Sights admission. 150 Staniford St., 617.723.2125.

PARKS & NATURE

Islands. Open daily dawn to dusk. Day Boulevard, South Boston.

ARNOLD ARBORETUM

CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE

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.

Located along the Boston side of the Charles River Basin between the Longfellow and Boston University bridges, this green space is filled with people year-round. The open area surrounds the Hatch Shell, which hosts summer concerts, while a jogging path runs riverside along the park’s length. Charles River, from Longfellow Bridge to Boston University Bridge.

CASTLE ISLAND

EMERALD NECKLACE

This South Boston retreat juts into Boston Harbor and is the site of Fort Independence.

The island serves city dwellers who come to walk dogs or run the two-mile Pleasure Bay loop. Find a grassy patch facing the harbor for views of ships and the Boston Harbor

Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted left a legacy here in Boston with his seven-mile-long chain of parks known as the Emerald Necklace. Lightly manicured to look natural, the green spaces are actually a feat of strategic urban planning.

Back Bay Fens; Jamaica Pond; Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain; Franklin Park, Dorchester; Emerald Necklace Conservancy, 125 The Fenway, 617.522.2700.

April 10; Milwaukee Bucks, April 12 at 8 pm. Games are at 7:30 pm, unless noted. Tickets: $14.75-231.95. TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, 866.423.5849.

RECREATION

This historic and world-renowned 26.2-mile road race extends from the suburban town of Hopkinton to downtown Boston. Boylston Street affords prime viewing spots along the finish line—get ready to cheer April 17. Start line: Main Street, Hopkinton.

Finish line: Boylston Street, between Dartmouth Street and Massachusetts Avenue.

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MINUTEMAN BIKEWAY

This bikeway was created on an inactive railroad track and is a beloved 11-mile trail for recreational cyclists and commuters that extends from the Alewife MBTA Station to the town of Bedford and traverses Lexington, Arlington and Cambridge. Start: Alewife MBTA Station, Cambridge.

End: Depot Park, South Street, Bedford.

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SPORTING EVENTS

BOSTON CELTICS

One of the NBA’s most legendary teams, the Cs shoot hoops at the Garden. This month: Cleveland Cavaliers, April 5 at 8 pm; Brooklyn Nets,

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Explore The Dark Side of Boston Wind your way through the twisting streets of the North End on this fascinating tour chronicling the deaths, disasters and misfortunes of Boston’s scandalous past. Delve into the history of the Great Brink’s Robbery, recoil at the thought of the Molasses Flood, learn about body snatchers, and quiver at the scourges of smallpox. These guided excursions will bring you face to face with a side of Boston you never knew existed. Tours offered F-Sa 6-7:30 p.m.; tickets: $10-15. 617.367.2345, bostonbyfoot.org

The 45-minute, narrated harbor cruise delves into Boston’s Revolutionary past and sails right up alongside the still-commissioned warship berthed in Charlestown Navy Yard. Departs daily every hour on the half hour, 10:30 am4:30 pm. Tickets: $18.95-22.95.

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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

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM WHALE WATCH

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

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.

This enclave may be diminutive, but there is no limit to its abundance of authentic culinary delights. Asian food fans can dig into Cantonese, Taiwanese, Thai, Japanese and Vietnamese eats at the many family-owned bakeries and restaurants.

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

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CHINATOWN

DOWNTOWN

This is the historic heart of Boston. The Freedom Trail begins here at Boston Common and continues past sights like the Granary Burying Ground and Old State House.

For shopping and dining, head down Winter Street to Downtown Crossing.

thanks to its former life as fens (low-lying marshland). Today, Fenway is home to top-caliber museums and popular clubs along Lansdowne Street.

FINANCIAL DISTRICT

Hugging a stretch of Boston Harbor, the Financial District holds destinations like Faneuil Hall Marketplace, New England Aquarium and Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. In fair weather, find plenty of cruising and sailing adventures.

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 summer is rife with saints’ festivals.

SEAPORT DISTRICT

FENWAY

The Seaport District boasts three things: art, food and water views. It has a robust creative community, and innovative restaurants keep popping up. For panoramas of the skyline, walk the Harborwalk or sit outside the Institute of Contemporary Art.

People hear “Fenway” and immediately think of Major League Baseball’s most valuable diamond. But it is

Arty, eclectic and ethnically diverse, Somerville is a pop-

SOMERVILLE

ular destination bordering Boston and Cambridge, and bars, restaurants and live music clubs congregate here.

Historic Somerville Theater screens films and often hosts international performers.

SOUTH BOSTON

The moniker “Southie” refers to this here ‘hood, which plays host to neighborhood beaches and many an Irish pub. Be sure to take a jaunt to Castle Island, tour Fort Independence, have a picnic and walk the loop that juts right out into Pleasure Bay. SOUTH END

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

THEATER DISTRICT

Historic stages clustered on Tremont and Washington streets, such as the Colonial, Wang, Shubert, Majestic and the Opera House, host Broadway tours as well as smaller traveling productions and homegrown theatrical endeavors.

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BITES OF BOSTON FOOD TOURS

BOSTON BIKE TOURS BY URBAN ADVENTOURS

Eat your way through the South End or Allston on this three-hour walking tour.

Departs W-Su at 11:30 am, noon and 12:30 pm, rain or shine. Tickets: $54-63.

Massachusetts Avenue at Tremont Street, 617.477.0567.

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

BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL

BOSTON BREW TOURS

Visitors can self-guide along this walking route that navigates Boston’s 19th-century African-American legacy at 14 different stops including the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial, the Lewis and Harriet Hayden House and the African Meeting House. Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial, Beacon Street, 617.742.5415.

This informative, five-hour adventure starts at local Samuel Adams brewery and visits other popular spots, which could include Mead Hall, Cambridge Beer Company, Mystic Brewery and more.

Tours depart daily; reservations required. Prices start at $65. 617.453.8687.

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land tour with a splash in the Charles River. Tours offered in multiple languages. Tickets: $10.50-39.50. Tours depart daily. 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.

BOSTON DUCK TOURS

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ART & ARCHITECTURE TOURS

Boston’s 80-minute amphibious tour is narrated by “conDUCKtors” well versed in local lore and combines a

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

FREEDOM TRAIL’S WALK INTO HISTORY TOUR

Led by 18th-century costumed guides, this 90-minute walking tour highlights 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.

YE OLDE TAVERN TOURS

At this walking tour, learn offbeat facts about the pre-Revolutionary era from your PhD-educated guide

Explore 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.

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.

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

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.

BOSTON PEDICAB

These eco-friendly, bike-propelled chariots transport patrons across the city. Hail one or call for a pickup—and “pay as you please.” Customized

and points-of-interest tours of the city available, as well. Tours start at $95.

Riders are out 11 am-11 pm.

617.266.2005.

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.

USEFUL INFORMATION

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE VISITOR CENTER

Faneuil Hall serves as the National Park Service’s central point of information for Boston National Historical Park and the Boston African American National Historic Site. Seasonal ranger-led walking tours launch from here. Open daily 9 am-6 pm.

Faneuil Hall, 617.242.5601.

THE SHATTUCK EMERALD NECKLACE VISITOR CENTER

The Old Stony Brook Gatehouse in the Back Bay Fens is the stop for information about Boston’s Emerald Necklace chain of parks created by Frederick Law Olmsted in the 19th century. Free docent-led tours May-October.

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

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Scene Tinariwen It’s not too often that a roving band of Tuareg nomads passes through Boston, so we suggest you drop everything to see Tinariwen, who spend most of their time in northern Mali.

Blues and pop are filtered through regional lenses (and Berber musical traditions) to produce a sound that’s half-familiar and totally hypnotic. If you’ve not heard them before, third album “Aman Iman: Water Is Life” (2007) is a great place to start. April 14. Royale, 279 Tremont St., 617.338.7699, royaleboston.com

BARS

BACKBAR

The hip hangout in Somerville has all the innovation and house-infused ingredients of a more pretentious locale but greats patrons with a relaxed-lounge vibe. And bar bites offer perfect compliments to curated cocktails.

Open daily 4 pm-midnight.

7 Sanborn Court, Somerville, 617.718.0249.

THE GRANDTEN BAR

Distilled on site, the liquors used in this spot’s cocktail creations are in-house specialties. Each product is small-batch, copper-distilled and crafted by hand from the gathering of ingredients to bottling. Open Th 4-11 pm, F 4 pm-midnight, Sa 1 pm-midnight, Su 1-8 pm. 383 Dorchester Ave., 617.269.0497.

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.

BARS: IRISH

THE BLACK ROSE

Always packed with patrons, this favorite local Irish pub is also possibly one of America’s best. Brogues abound here,

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flags and family coats of arms decorate the walls, and pints flow easily. Plus, there is always live music. Open M-F 11-2 am, Sa-Su 9-2 am. 160 State St., 617.742.2286.

Open M-F 11 am-2 am, Sa-Su 10 am-2 am. 911 Boylston St., 617.262.0911.

CLERYS

At this gaming hall and lounge, you can shoot on vintage Brunswick Gold Crown billiard tables or play at one of the 16 AMF bowling lanes.

Bowling rates: $7-9 per person per game; shoe rental $4.

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.

The interior here is chic and comfortable befitting of its Back Bay digs, and the menu is scratch-made. Clery’s reputation as a sports bar means wings and nachos are necessary, but foodies also love the Dublin chicken curry soup and Guinness beef stew.

Open daily 11 am-2 am. 113 Dartmouth St., 617.262.9874.

BARS: SPORTS

BILLIARDS/BOWLING

KINGS LANES, LOUNGE AND BILLIARDS

BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES

GAME ON! SPORTS CAFE

AERONAUT BREWERY

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.

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.

MCGREEVY’S

Opened by Ken Casey of the The Dropkick Murphys in 2008, this Irish pub-sportssaloon is a boisterous place.

Red Sox baseball bats adorn the bar and snapshots hang on the walls, highlighting Boston’s baseball heritage.

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.

COMEDY

LIVE AT THE WILBUR THEATRE

Marlon Brando launched his career from this stage, and now, many comedians and musicians perform here live.

This month includes: Doug Stanhope, April 6 at 7:30 pm; Rita Rudner, April 22 at 7 pm; Sarah Silverman, April 27 at 8 pm and April 28 at 7:30 pm; Demetri Martin, April 29 at 7 pm. Full schedule online.

Ticket prices vary. 246 Tremont St., 617.248.9700.

DANCE CLUBS

ROYALE

The original decor and grand staircase are remnants of this former opera house’s historic past and has been combined with a state-of-the-art light and sound system to create one of the most elegant nightlife destinations in the city. Club nights: F-Sa 10 pm-2 am. 279 Tremont St., 617.338.7699.

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.

Salem’s Most Visited Museum

20 innocent victims were put to death during the Witch Hunt of 1692.

History made them famous... we make them real!

Scene MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FILM SERIES

Daily films cover an array of topics and fit into certain genres like small budget films, foreign/international films, art films, documentaries and more. Full schedule online. 465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300.

LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

HOUSE OF BLUES

On Historic Salem Common • Open Year Round 191/2 Washington Square North • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Translated into: Visit us at

Take the T or the Salem Ferry.

Shop at our museum store onsite & online

978.744.1692

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This landmark concert hall on Lansdowne Street can accommodate up to 2,400 fans. This month includes: Kari Jobe, April 2 at 6 pm; PJ Harvey, April 17 at 7:30 pm; Flux Pavilion, April 29 at 7 pm. Full schedule online. 15 Lansdowne St., 888.693.2583.

SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB

Its hotel location doesn’t deter legions of jazz fans (and jazz greats) from making tracks to this schmaltzy club.

Full schedule online. Shows: Tu-Sa at 8 pm and 10 pm, Su at 4 pm and 7 pm. Reservations recommended. 400 Soldiers Field Road, 617.562.4111.

MUSIC/DANCE PERFORMANCES

CELEBRITY SERIES OF BOSTON

Star performers from around the globe make special appearances in Boston. Wang Theater: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, April 2730. Symphony Hall: An Intimate Evening with Kristin Chenoweth, April 30. Full schedule online. Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave.; Wang Theater, 270 Tremont St.; 617.482.6661.

SPECIAL EVENTS

JOHN HANCOCK SPORTS & FITNESS EXPO

More than 100,000 athletes attend what is said to be the country’s best runners’ expo, held the weekend before the Boston Marathon.

The event showcases the latest goods, services and trends in the industry. April 14-16. Open F 10 am-6 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-6 pm. Free.

Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., 617.439.7700.

THEATER

ARTSEMERSON

Emerson College presents a season that features legendary and pioneering artists and arts companies. This month: “Mr Joy,” April 1-21; “17 Border Crossings,” April 19-29. Emerson/Paramount Center, 559 Washington St., 617.824.8400.

BROADWAY IN BOSTON

Broadway in Boston presents the official touring productions of hit Broadway plays and musicals. Opera House: “The King and I,” April 11-23.

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.

HUNTINGTON THEATER COMPANY

B.U.’s professional theater company produces both classic and new works under the tutelage of artistic director Peter DuBois. BU Mainstage: Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Topdog/ Underdog,” March 10-April 9. Calderwood: Ayad Akhtar’s “The Who & The What,” March 31-May 7. Boston University Theater, 264 Huntington Ave.; Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St.; 617.266.7900.

SHEAR MADNESS

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

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: $54. Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617.426.5225.

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Food Frenchie The South End deserves a stellar bistro and now it has Frenchie: a relaxed modern spin on the Gallic standard. Small plates—including sublime salt cod croquettes—can be paired with a smart selection of great wines-by-theglass, and the sugar for your coffee comes in vintage French tin boxes: a nice touch. Choose between the main dining space or the conservatory out back, and don’t be surprised if your lunch stretches past nightfall. 560 Tremont St., 857.223.5941 EATALY

Italian The Turin import, by

BACK BAY

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

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

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.

THE CAFE AT TAJ BOSTON

American A favorite spot

for power breakfasts, lively luncheons and fine dining.

The Cafe features a wall of windows that faces Newbury Street. Menu offers sophisticated meals and an array of Indian specialties. Also check out afternoon tea and the Roof Top Sunday Brunch.

Open B and L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). 15 Arlington St., 617.598.5255.

DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE

JUGOS

Health Food Super popular fresh juice bar at Back Bay Station. B, L, D (daily). 145 Dartmouth St., 617.418.9879.

LUKE’S LOBSTER

Italian Grand and sophis-

Seafood This Maine-style lob-

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

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

ster dining destination serves up sustainable seafood and has a commitment to preserving its local fisheries. It’s food with a conscience and loads of flavor. L and D (daily). 75 Exeter St., 857.350.4626.

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OAK LONG BAR + KITCHEN

American Bar winds more than 80 feet and serves as a showcase for reinvented classic cocktails. The brasserie-style menu spans morning to late-

night and features inventive American dishes made with locally sourced, artisan ingredients. B, L and D (daily).

Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Ave., 617.585.7222.

STEPHANIE’S ON NEWBURY

American This popular, prep-

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

TOP OF THE HUB

American Expect modern, eclectic takes on regional New England cuisine with a focus on seafood. Top of the Hub also stands 52 stories above the city, so diners get a stunning view. Two wine cellars are the winners of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Dancing and live jazz in the lounge. L (M-Sa), D (daily), brunch (Su). Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617.536.1775.

BEACON HILL

LALA ROKH

Middle Eastern Azita and Babak Bina’s Persian and

eastern Mediterranean menu boasts entrees with Indian, Turkish and Armenian elements that include ghormeh sabzi and basmati rice dishes.

L (M-F), D (daily). 97 Mt. Vernon St., 617.720.5511.

NO. 9 PARK

French Located steps from the State House on a cozy street at the edge of Beacon Hill and Downtown, No. 9 Park is the original outpost of Boston culinary titan Barbara Lynch. Continually praised by foodie magazines, No. 9 Park’s refined kitchen offers a menu of classic country fare from southern France and Italy, but Lynch really shines in her signature dishes. Chef’s tasting menu available. D (daily). 9 Park St., 617.742.9991.

BROOKLINE

FRANK PEPE PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA

Italian New Haven’s legendary pizzeria serves up savory “tomato pies.” The simple original with or without mozzarella is nothing to be scoffed at, but the menu also extends to signatures like the white clam pizza and the quattro formaggio. Don’t let long lines deter you—this meal is worth a wait. L and D (daily). The Shops at Chestnut Hill, 199 Boylston St., Brookline, 617.964.7373.

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CAMBRIDGE/CENTRAL SQUARE

CRAIGIE ON MAIN

French Chef Tony Maws’ much talked about eatery features sustainable, organic and locally farmed ingredients cooked with French technique. Adventurous diners must check out the nightly “Chef’s Tasting” menu. D (TuSu), brunch (Su). 853 Main St., Cambridge, 617.497.5511.

LIFE ALIVE URBAN OASIS & ORGANIC CAFE

lobster to orange zest sweet potato. L and D (daily). 84 Winthrop St., 617.945.0067.

WAYPOINT

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

1030 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.864.2300.

backyard barbecue, this casual eatery serves up meats prepared on the open kitchen’s hardwood charcoal grills.

L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). 2 West St., 617.670.0320.

CAMBRIDGE/ KENDALL SQUARE

Southwestern Easygoing

AREA FOUR

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

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

salads: scratch-made and wood-fired. Well, the salads aren’t wood-fired. Neither is the housemade limeade.

Kendall location is a favorite for lunch, and it’s adjacent cafe serves coffee, tea and baked goods. L (M-F, Kendall only), D (daily), brunch (SaSu). 500 Technology Square, Cambridge, 617.758.4444. $$; 264 East Berkeley St., 857.317.4805.

Beard Award-winning chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette focus on their global travels through diverse and unique (truly!) small plates, a raw bar, rotating charcuterie and eclectic cocktails. B and L (M-F), dinner (daily), Br (SaSu). 505 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.945.1008.

CAMBRIDGE/ HARVARD SQUARE

ALDEN & HARLOW

THE FRIENDLY TOAST

Diner Chocolate chip pumpkin-pie pancakes. Caribbean waffles with pecans and caramelized bananas. Homemade bread, homemade mixes. All of these are served for breakfast at The Friendly Toast diner, so you can imagine the possibilities for lunch. B, L and D (daily). 1 Hampshire St., Cambridge, 617.621.1200; 35 Stanhope St., 617.456.7849.

MAMALEH’S

American Michael Scelfo’s

Deli This modern Jewish

homey American food tastes as good as it looks. Clearly, locals agree, as one can judge by the relentless crowds most nights of the week.

And they love the ‘secret’ burger. D (daily), brunch (SaSu). 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.864.2100.

delicatessen serves up matzo ball soup, old-fashioned sodas, egg creams and milkshakes. All-day breakfast, too.

B and L (Tu-Su), D (Tu-Sa). 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, 617.958.3354.

TOM’S BAOBAO

Chinese Highly-skilled

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

These delicious handmade buns come filled with flavors ranging from curry beef to

BACK DECK

American Like a neighbor’s

American Veggies, pizza,

LITTLE DONKEY

DOWNTOWN

Seafood Michael Scelfo’s

Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw All-

Small Plates-Tapas James

dishes. L and D (daily). 21 Hudson St., 617.338.6688.

CHINATOWN

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

FAJITAS & ‘RITAS

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

HALEY.HENRY

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

YVONNE’S

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

FINANCIAL DISTRICT/ WATERFRONT

QUINCY MARKET FOOD COLONNADE

Take-out Families looking for a quick, casual meal in the Financial District will find a food Shangri-La inside the historic Quincy Market building at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Hungry denizens can select from 45 local food vendors. 200 Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Food

UNION OYSTER HOUSE

Seafood Opened in 1826, Union Oyster House is a National Historic Landmark and the nation’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Fresh seafood is the main attraction and always has been, and the menu is heavy-handed on shellfish and oysters, fried and broiled fish, baked, boiled and broiled lobster and local Yankee favorites. L and D (daily). 41 Union St., 617.227.2750.

KENMORE SQUARE/ FENWAY

AUDUBON BOSTON

American Chef-owner Suzi Maitland serves up super delicious comfort food in this Fenway neighborhood bar.

Regional beers, affordable wine-by-the-glass list and excellent cocktails. L and D (daily), brunch (Su). 838 Beacon St., 617.421.1910.

SALONIKI

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

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

TONY C’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

American At its Fenway restaurant, Tony C’s roof deck overlooks Fenway Park, but any location of this bar and grill is a great place to catch the game on HD. L and D (daily).

1265 Boylston St., 617.236.7369 ; 617.666.8282.

LEATHER DISTRICT

GRACENOTE

Coffee With a keen understanding of the subtle notes that comprise a full, bold flavor, this roaster knows what it takes to make a great coffee.

108 Lincoln St., 207.610.2911.

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Food LA COLOMBE

Coffee Premium coffee roaster from Philadelphia. Unique offerings include bottled cold brew to-go and lattes on tap.

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

O YA

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

The izakaya-style menu offers elegant dishes with interesting and innovative ingredient combinations and flavors; diners can also indulge in the omakase chef’s tasting menu.

Sake list is extensive and unparalleled in this city. D (TuSa). 9 East St., 617.654.9900.

NORTH END

CRUDO

Japanese Not your average North End offering. Chef Kenichi Iwaoka serves Japanese-Pan Asian dishes for sharing, including innovative sushi and sashimi offerings.

Great sake cocktails. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 78 Salem St., 617.367.6500.

LA SUMMA

Italian Unassuming La Summa is a lovely, quiet dining spot off of the North End’s main drag. Pasta is freshly made and the culinary style covers several regions of Italy and Sicily. D (daily). 30 Fleet St., 617.523.9503.

neighborhood. Sleek, modern and resonating with Italian opera music, Babbo has earned a reputation for firing Neopolitan-style pizza in a wood-burning brick oven. Also on the menu: antipasti, pasta and gelati. L and D (daily). 11 Fan Pier Blvd., 617.421.4466.

BARKING CRAB

Seafood This coastal clam shack-cum-funky urban hot spot on Fort Point Channel is as casual as they come.

Menu offers lots of fresh seafood, and the huge outdoor deck offers a great view. L and D (daily). 88 Sleeper St., 617.426.2722.

OUTLOOK KITCHEN AND BAR

Global This Fort Point neigh-

borhood restaurant features an atmosphere as progressive as Chef de Cuisine Tatiana Rosana’s food. Regionally and globally inspired sharing plates and entrees. B, L and D (daily). 70 Sleeper St., 617.530.1559.

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Seafood Chef-partner Jeremy Sewall whips up modern seafood dishes inside this modern, industrial-looking dining room and popular after-work spot. Don’t miss the raw bar. Great beers on tap. L (M-Sa), D (daily). 383 Congress St., 617.553.5900.

SOMERVILLE

BRONWYN

Italian This established, family-owned North End restaurant serves up authentic Italian dishes like fresh mussels sauteed in olive oil over grilled Italian bread and braciolittine Calabrese. D (daily).

415 Hanover St., 617.367.2353.

German Chef Tim Wiechmann makes his own wurst, cures his own venison pastrami and pickles his own sauerkraut at this his authentic Eastern European restaurant.

Extensive beer list features German, Polish and Czech varietals. 255 Washington St., Somerville, 617.776.9900.

SEAPORT DISTRICT/ FORT POINT CHANNEL

American Dual concept res-

LUCIA RISTORANTE & BAR

BABBO PIZZERIA & ENOTECA

Italian World-renowned

restaurateurs Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich own this addition to the Fort Point

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JOURNEYMAN/HEAT

taurant appeals to adventurous diners. Food gets cooked on a wood-fired grill and features hyper seasonal ingredients. Heat features a la carte

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items M-W, while Journeyman carries on its multicourse tasting menu Th-Su. Reservations required Th-Su. 9 Sanborn Court, Somerville, 617.718.2333.

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Gastropub On the outskirts of

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Harvard’s campus, diners hear the call of James Beard best chef Tony Maws’ outpost that serves up elevated cooking less formally. Snag a seat in the convivial dining room and order up plates meant for sharing. Cocktails are fantastic. D (daily), brunch (Su).

425 Washington St., Somerville, 857.259.6585.

MEJU

Korean Homemade kimchi and authentic Korean dishes like bibimbop and mandoo soup comprise the menu at this Davis Square dining spot.

L and D (daily). 243 Elm St., 617.764.3053.

SOUTHERN KIN COOKHOUSE

Southern Expect southern

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

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

SOUTH BOSTON

CAPO

Italian House-made pastas and classic Italian dishes aren’t just for the North End. Chef Tony Susi creates authentic flavors in a rustic, neighborhood setting, including wood-fired pizzas and plenty of vino on the carefully curated menu. L (Sa-Su), D (daily). 443 West Broadway, 617.993.8080.

SOUTH END

AQUITAINE BAR À VIN BISTROT

peas, tomato concasse and pommes puree, or slow-roasted chicken with tarragon jus and pickled ramps, but don’t overlook the Plat du Jour list.

The atmosphere is elegant and inviting with French oak paneling, antique brass lighting and designer-curated art that provide a transportive dining experience. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). 569 Tremont St., 617.424.8577.

BAR MEZZANA

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

SRV

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

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

THEATER DISTRICT/ BAY VILLAGE

THE BRISTOL

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

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

French Newly renovated and modeled after one of Paris’ many bistros, this South End landmark is a casual-chic spot to dig in to really excellent French food like sole meunière with slivered snap

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Shop Trunk Club Clothes shopping, like much else in this click-and-deliver digital era, sometimes takes an experiential turn for the better. Trunk Club combines the best things about belonging to a big-city social club—networking, free booze—with the expertise of a personal stylist. There’s no membership fee, both sexes are handsomely catered for, and you can have clothes sent to your home (in a trunk, of course) if you prefer. Very clever indeed.

501 Boylston St., 800.385.0100

Enter Hermès and find the epitome of classic Parisian style: luxurious leather goods, perfume, handbags and, of course, timeless handcrafted silk scarves. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 320 Boylston St., 617.482.8707.

M0851

This Montreal design house emphasizes craftsmanship in its sleek, modern accessories, outerwear and small goods, using high-end raw materials.

Open daily 11 am-7 pm. 134 Newbury St., 617.236.5921.

PENG BAGS

Designer Meichi Peng has hand crafted timeless collections using meticulous design, top-quality materials and a dedication to the craft.

Open M-F 9 am-6 pm. 460 Harrison Ave., 617.521.8660.

APPAREL: GENERAL

handling New England’s varied seasonal temperatures.

Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 1 Faneuil Hall Square, 877.486.4756; 341 Newbury St. VINCE

This contemporary fashion brand is known for its luxurious, modern and sophisticated take on casual pieces that you might wear everyday.

Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm. Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., 617.236.5535; 71 Newbury St., 617.279.0659.

WOOLRICH JOHN RICH & BROS.

American heritage outdoor brand on Newbury Street has ready-to-wear lifestyle apparel and accessories, and signature items like Woolrich wool blankets. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 299 Newbury St., 857.263.7554.

APPAREL: MEN

KIT AND ACE

BALL AND BUCK

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.

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.

UNIQLO

FRANK & OAK

This Japanese brand offers apparel that focuses on fit and fabrics geared toward

Montreal-based lifestyle brand for men with smart designs, high-quality fabrics and

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12 original collections, annually. Open M-F 11 am-7 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm.

220 Newbury St., 617.778.2373.

SAULT NEW ENGLAND

Rustic outdoorsman meets city chic at this men’s boutique that offers a mix of small-label designer products and those made locally.

Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 10 am-5 pm. 577 Tremont St., 857.239.9434.

APPAREL: WOMEN

ASH & ROSE

Ethically sourced and sustainable women’s clothing with a bo-ho feel, from a local mother-daughter team. Open W-F 11 am -7 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-5 pm. 460 Harrison Ave., 617.650.5493.

BEAUTY

AESOP

Australian plant-based skin care brand boasts a clean architectural aesthetic and brown-bottled products that are reminiscent of old-fashioned elixirs. Open Su-W 11 am-7 pm, Th-Sa 11 am-8 pm.

172 Newbury St., 617.236.6417; 49 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.547.0200.

FOLLAIN

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

BOOKS & MEDIA

MARGARET O’LEARY

RAVEN USED BOOKS

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

Raven focuses on scholarly used books, with topics including philosophy, anthropology, history, religion and others of interest to the academic crowd. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-8 pm.

23 Church St., Cambridge, 617.441.6999.

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.

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

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ACCESSORIES

HERMÈS

Shop and dinner. Open daily 8 am-midnight. 338 Newbury St., 617.267.8688.

DEPARTMENT STORES

NEIMAN MARCUS

High-end Texas flash and haute couture are in store at this shopping destination that sells apparel from David Meister, Robert Graham and Tahari. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 5 Copley Place, 617.536.3660.

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

APPLE STORE

Largest Apple Store in the U.S. Try out Macs, iPods, iPhones and the latest gadgets, or test the experts at the Pro Labs and the Genius Bar. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 815 Boylston St., 617.385.9400.

5 pm. 1313 Washington St., 617.542.6464.

MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS

Home furnishings store that has a comfortable, classic look and showcases everything from sofas to daybeds, in tailored and upholstered styles.

Open M-F 10 am-7 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 142 Berkeley St., 617.266.0075.

NEATLY NESTED

Find rugs, pillows, throws and accents as well as services like home design consultations, custom paint and finish, and custom window treatments.

Open M-F 11 am-7 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-5 pm. 373 W. Broadway, 609.923.4459.

JEWELRY

JOHN LEWIS

Located inside a historic 1876 Back Bay building, this shop offers elegant, custom-made jewelry by designer John Lewis. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm. 97 Newbury St., 617.266.6665.

FARMERS MARKETS

MICHELE MERCALDO CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY DESIGN

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.

Simple and geometric, Michele Mercaldo’s pieces are made using different metals and stones, as well as interesting materials and textures.

Open Tu-W and F 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-7 pm, Sa 11 am-5 pm. 276 Shawmut Ave., 617.350.7909.

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Interior designer Jill Goldberg offers a home store featuring upscale craft-made items as well as vintage finds. Open M-W and F-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Th 10 am-7 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. 12 Union Park St., 617.292.0900.

Sophie Hughes’ jewelry boutique features handmade pieces by local and emerging designers who use recycled precious metals and responsibly sourced gems whenever possible. Open daily 10 am-6 pm. 80 Dartmouth St., 617.247.7426.

HUDSON

LEKKER HOME

Lekker Home features home wares with a clean-lined Scandinavian aesthetic. Open M-W and Sa 10 am-6 pm, Th-F 10 am-7 pm, Su noon-

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LEATHER

GUCCI

Gucci is as sleek as its chic bags, wallets, leather goods, shoes, luggage and accessories, and is located in an

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Shop expansive space near the Mandarin Oriental. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su noon-6 pm. The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617.247.3000.

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 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.

PETS

THE URBAN HOUND

Luxury dog resort offers pooches a little pampering in the form of walks, daycare, overnight stays, training and more. All staff are certified dog training professionals.

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 129 Malden St., 617.755.5775.

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. CAMPER

Spanish shoe brand that was born in Barcelona. Funky meets functional in both men’s and women’s collections, from boots to heels to loafers. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 133 Newbury St., 617.267.4554.

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.

THE FRYE COMPANY

Retailer known for quality materials, creative patterns and handmade leather goods that encompass staples for all seasons: handbags, loafers, boots and more. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm.

284 Newbury St., 617.247.3793.

SHOPPING CENTERS

COPLEY PLACE

FOLLOW THE HONEY

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.

Pots run the gamut from raw New England wildflower honey to royal Sidr honey of Hadramaut. Open daily noon6 pm. 1132 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.945.7356.

FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE

North End gem sells more than 30 different types of coffee and 150 types of spices and herbs from across the globe. Open M-F 9:30 am-6 pm, Sa 8:30 am-6 pm. 105 Salem St., 617.227.0786.

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 11 am-6 pm. Financial District, 617.523.1300.

POLCARI’S COFFEE

SPORTS & YOGA APPAREL

PRUDENTIAL CENTER

BOSTON MARATHON RUNBASE

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.

Located near the Boston Marathon finish line and caters to runners, who can meet for jogs and shop for Adidas products. Open M-W and F 11 am-7:30 pm, Th and Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 855 Boylston St., 857.263.8491.

SOUVENIRS

PROSHOP POWERED BY REEBOK

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

TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617.624.1500.

RED SOX TEAM STORE

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

CAMBRIDGESIDE

FASTACHI

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.

Fresh roasted nuts are the signature specialty of this shop in Beacon Hill. Indulge in fruit and nut mixes and a variety of nut butters. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm. 83 Charles St., 617.924.8787.

FJÄLLRÄVEN

Swedish heritage brand and outdoor provisions company.

Find functional yet stylish outdoor camping gear, durable apparel, waxed day packs and more. Open Su-Th 10 am-7 pm, F-Sa 10 am-8 pm.

304 Newbury St., 857.702.3075.

IBEX

Vermont-based retailer Ibex has its flagship in Boston.

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

NEW BALANCE U.S. GLOBAL FLAGSHIP STORE

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

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Be Well SoulCycle The signature SoulCycle workout comes to the Seaport District with a 3,725-square-foot facility featuring 57 bikes and the usual party vibe. The candlelit studio says mellow but make no mistake: These instructors aim to get you sweating like the middle of August, to the sounds of a bespoke playlist. An on-site boutique carries plenty of athleisure styles, so if you forget your kit you can still look great while you pedal your heart out. 101 Seaport Ave., 617.996.7685

am-9 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-8 pm.

284 Newbury St., 617.236.1444.

SKOAH

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.

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.

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MINILUXE

A spa glow for those on the go, MiniLuxe prides itself on its ultra-hygienic hand, foot and skin care, all administered in short order. Manicures, pedicures, mini-facials and more. Open daily 8 am-9 pm.

296 Newbury St., 857.362.7444; 776 Boylston St., 617.684.2769; 81 Seaport Blvd., 617.963.7591; 18 Kilmarnock St., 617.963.7592.

SKIN SPA NEW YORK

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 a la carte services are the go-to for travelers. Open M-F 10

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am-4 pm. 15 Channel Center, 857.250.4140 ; 1 Federal St., 857.990.3108.

NOVEMBER PROJECT

FITNESS

Born in Boston as a way to stay in shape during the dreary winter months, the November Project movement has grown to a nationwide phenomenon. The premise is simple, get up and at it with morning workouts that include everyone from Olympic athletes to couch-potato converts. See your city’s webpage for workout details. Boston and Cambridge.

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.

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.

PETER WELCH’S GYM

EVERYBODY FIGHTS

PURE BARRE

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

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.

FITNESS CENTERS

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.

RECYCLE STUDIO

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

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

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

THE HANDLE BAR

This large indoor cycling studio features low-lit, music-driven classes where you can clip in and spin away some calories. Walk-ins wel-

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come, 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.

SALONS

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 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.

am-9 pm, Sa 9 am-6 pm. 840 Summer St., 617.268.2500.

SASSOON SALON

SPAS

BELLA SANTE

The Boston outpost of the world famous British salon experience offers ultra-edgy, expert hairstyles and cuts.

Services include: cuts, color, styling and conditioning treatments by a renowned team. Open Tu-W 9 am-6:15 pm, Th 10 am-7 pm, F-Sa 8:30 am-6:15 pm, Su 11 am6:15 pm. 399 Boylston St., 617.536.5496.

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.

SHAG

“Rock star hair warrior” Sandy Poirier has been featured on MTV’s “Made” and TLC’s “Miami Ink” and regularly styles celebrities. His Boston salon, Shag, offers specialized cuts, color and styles geared toward an edgier crowd.

Open M 11 am-7 pm, Tu-W and F 11 am-8 pm, Th 11

THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL

Across 16,000 square feet, this five-star spa boasts tranquil lounges, crystal steam rooms, vitality pools, ice fountains and more. There is an emphasis on Asian philosophy and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Reservations required. 776 Boylston St., 617.535.8820.

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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 and wellness professional Marie Aspling opened Boston’s first organic spa.

Treatments run the gamut from organic skin care and massage to nutrition counseling and flotation therapy.

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.

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WHERE IN BOSTON

We’re addicted to mocktails

Lolita Watermelon Hibiscus Agua Fresca—without booze the watermelon, hibiscus, green tea, lemon, and honey sing in perfect harmony.

For more great mocktails in the city, visit

–Matthew Simko, TV Host, @SimkoSays

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thing sweet and interesting.

–Anthony Mastracci, Writer/ Editor, @the_next_ gentleman

Grill 23 & Bar Their minty mojito is so refreshing, especially on a hot and sunny afternoon, and is the perfect nonalcoholic drink when you have to go back to work.

–Kellie Speed, Writer/Editor, @hauteliving

Mamaleh’s Right now we’re crazy about the beet soda with housemade shrub at Mamaleh’s. It’s tasty, a gorgeous deep color, and we swear it is good for you.

–Gillian Britt, Executive Editor, @eatdrinklucky

Lolita The Vinendo Fresca made with grapes, fresh berries and orange is amazing. They

also serve mojitos “innocente.”

–Mark Keaney, Brand Consultant, @Sprinklr

75 on Liberty Wharf The virgin blueberry mule is made with muddled blueberries, lime, and topped with ginger beer. You almost forget the vodka is missing.

–Kristin Quinn, Author, @misadventuresinmommyhood

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