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Poe’s Tell-Tale Heart Still Beats for Boston
Born in the city of Boston in 1809, Edgar Allen Poe is finally back in the Hub (and just in time for the 165th anniversary of his death) in the form of a goth-inspired statue on the corner of Boylston Street and Charles Street ...
Dewey Square Gets New Mural
The wall at Dewey Square has seen two murals come and go, the first by Os Gemeos and the second by Matthew Ritchie. On September 23, a new mural by Shinique Smith rolls out. The mural is based on one of Smith’s paintings,...
Color Crossing Makes Winter Street a More Colorful Part of DTX
Downtown Boston is about to become a lot more colorful, thanks to a new mural project by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID). One mural, called Color Crossing, is already up right by the Corner Mall, on 17 W...
Get Pumped Vol. 2: A Guide to Fitness Clubs in Downtown Boston
With summer’s end just around the corner, your days of playing tennis on the courts at the Boston Common or taking a run along the Charles River are coming to a close. The cool fall weather and shorter daylight hours will...
Boston Calling Closes Out Summer Downtown This Weekend
The popular Boston Calling music festival launches its summer bookend edition today. The festival, which runs from September 5 to September 7, is the companion to the Memorial Day weekend blowout that kicked off the summer musi...
Is Downtown Crossing Becoming the New Innovation District?
New information from downtown Boston real estate powerhouse Cresa suggests that the next step in the evolution of DTX just might be a turn as Boston’s newest Innovation District. While the Seaport’s Innovation Distr...
Barry’s Bootcamp at Rooftop at Revere
If you missed the first Barry’s Bootcamp atop the roof of the Revere Hotel in downtown Boston, you’ve got another chance to sweat it out over some of the best city views. Barry’s is bringing their signature wo...
Monty Python Live at Paramount
This summer marks the end of an era: After more than 45 years of performing sketch comedy together, the Monty Python crew will have their final curtain call and cease giving live performances as a group. Before you Python fans ...
Boston Contemporary Dance Festival
This Saturday, August 16, some of the world’s best modern dancers will be strutting their stuff on stage at downtown Boston’s Paramount Theater, located at 559 Washington Street. The Boston Contemporary Dance Festiv...
Summer Concert Guide
Summer is an amazing season for music festivals and big acts. While downtown Boston doesn’t have large music venues, music lovers can still find great acts in the city. And with a car or subway ride, it’s possible t...
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