Metro Arts
The Best Coffee Shops Beyond Harvard Square
The Squares near campus offer no shortage of fun, cozy, and aesthetic coffee shops perfect for studying, chatting, or simply escaping the Harvard bubble.
Neal Francis Concert Review: Funk is Alive and Well in Cambridge
The marquee confirmed that it was, in fact, not a Stones cover band but rather Neal Francis — an artist far from the gimmick of emulating his influences.
‘Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits’ Review: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Humanizes A Legend
In its new exhibition, “Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits,” the MFA prompts visitors to reconsider this legendary artist in a new light.
Harvard Student Thesis Play ‘Ugly Feelings’ Evolves Into Professional Staged Reading With Fresh Ink and CHUANG Stage
“Ugly Feelings” reemerged — still an exploration of multiracial belonging at its heart — as a professional staged reading at the Boston Center for the Arts.
Boston Ballet’s ‘Winter Experience’: A Myriad of Elegance, Innovation, and Dynamism
It is more than just a display of technical prowess, also a journey of the characters and the dancers themselves.
‘The Triumph of Love’ Review: A Night of Hilarious Romantic Entanglements
Perfect for the spring, this classic French comedy offers the audience the chance to experience a timeless tale of romance and deception.
Nubar Restaurant and Bar Review: A Hotel Restaurant That Tastes Like One
Nubar exudes the same elevated yet generic, polished yet impersonal feeling of the Sheraton Commander itself.
‘Night Side Songs’ Preview: Interactive Theater’s Approach to Caregiving and Catharsis
“Night Side Songs” offers an intimate evening meditating on the tragic, yet universal themes of illness and caregiving.
From Tchaikovsky to Tilson Thomas: A History of Classical Music at the BSO
On the whole, it was a fantastic concert, especially for those who desire to get more into classical music.
Whitechapel Concert Review: A Metalhead Ritual
Hearing the raging guitars, hammering drums, and especially Bozeman’s otherworldly and awe-inspiring vocals live was quite something to witness.
Ristorante Villa-Francesca Review: Brick Walls, Mozzarella, and A Break From Harvard
Harvard students should grab a T-pass and head to Ristorante Villa-Francesca for a dining experience that will please the taste buds and the soul.
‘The Hunger Games’ Lives On: Fans Gather for Harvard Book Stores’s Release Party for ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’
On March 17, fans gathered at the Harvard Book Store to celebrate the midnight release of Suzanne Collins' new book, “Sunrise on the Reaping.”
‘Parade’ Review: One of America’s Most Shameful Tragedies, Expertly Told
“Parade” may be a dramatization, but the touring production of director Michael Arden’s Tony-winning Broadway revival stresses the real.
Revisiting ‘Repulsion’ 60 Years Later Amid Polanski’s Criminal Charges
"Repulsion" is a horror film whose themes of sexual violence have new implications in light of Roman Polanski’s history of sexual assault.
Artist Profile: Teddy Abrams on Conducting from Louisville to Boston
Conductor, performer, and Grammy Award winner Teddy Abrams is making his official debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra on March 13.
‘A Man of No Importance’ Review: Putting the Community in Community Theater
This sendoff production for director Daigneault brims with love for theater — not in its ideal, but rather in its embarrassing and unabashed eagerness.
Boston Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ Review: A Magical Return to the Lake
Mikko Nissenen’s “Swan Lake” is at Citizens Bank Opera House until March 16.
In Tribute to David Lynch: The Brattle Commemorates the Late Filmmaker
From Feb. 24 to 27, cinephiles gathered at The Brattle Theatre to celebrate the visionary work of David Lynch.
Lang Lang’s Dazzling Season Debut in Symphony Hall: A Night of Dances and Bursts of Emotion
The concert was not merely a performance, but a masterful and emotional journey through sound, movement and spirit.
Molly Grace Concert Review: An Upcoming Pop Star Visits Home
Grace was nothing short of enchanting during her performance at The Sinclair, and she is sure to be welcomed back by her hometown for years to come.
Judy’s Bay Review: Cozy but Costly
Boston is the nation’s seafood capital, and Judy’s Bay, a small restaurant self-described as “New England Izakaya,” embraces local seafood to great effect.
An Unconventional Concert: The BSO Spans Centuries with Haydn and Stravinsky
On Feb. 20, the Boston Symphony Orchestra gave one of their odder concerts of the season.
Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson: A Piano Duet of Ice and Fire
On Feb. 21, Symphony Hall broke into applause as world-renowned pianists Yuja Wang and Víkingur Ólafsson entered the stage.
A Brilliant Tapestry of Sound: H+H’s performance of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos
Overall, the balance between individual artistry and ensemble unity made for an unforgettable and resonating experience.
BPO Performs Strauss and Mahler: A Picturesque Retrospective of Life and Death
The pairing of Strauss and Mahler provided a poignant exploration of life’s fleeting beauty with a sense of introspection and wonder.