Metro Arts
‘Our Town’ Review: Radiance Found in Simplicity
Lyric Stage Boston stole hearts with its modern yet deferential revitalization of the timeless work, directed by Courtney O’Connor.
Steven Pinker Explains What Happens When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows
On Sept. 29, Harvard Professor Steven Pinker sat down at the First Parish Church to discuss his most recent book on common knowledge.
‘Comedy is Not the End Goal’: Sam Kissajukian Embraces the Interdisciplinary in ‘300 Paintings’
"Comedy is a great way to create accessibility — if you can keep people laughing, it stops their defense mechanisms from going up," Kissajukian said.
‘MACBETH’ Review: Sparse Staging Becomes a Burden in Mixed Triumph
While the restrained staging invited intimacy and allowed the supporting cast’s arias to shine, the production often faltered under its own minimalism.
‘300 Paintings’ Review: The Most Innovative Live Performance You’ll See This Year
Kissajukian’s humor does not trivialize the weight of his illness, but instead familiarizes, endears, and humanizes someone living with bipolar disorder.
Daily Provisions Review: No, You’re Not Seeing Double
The cafe attempts to cut through corporate-cafe stereotypes with some character flourishes, but falls well short in its execution.
Jadu Heart Concert Review: A Post-Romantic, Psychedelic, Trip-Hop Experience
Having last performed in Boston in 2023, Jadu Heart received a well-deserved welcome back in response to the electrifying production they put on.
sombr Concert Review: A Cheeky Yet Passionate Welcome to the Stage
sombr perfectly balanced entertaining arrogance and silly antics with heartfelt sincerity, creating an endearing and charismatic persona.
Artist Profile: Sneha Shrestha on Nepali Letters and Fostering a South Asian Arts Culture
Sneha Shrestha, the Arts Program Manager at Harvard’s Lakshmi Mittal and Family Institute of South Asian Studies, is a Nepali visual artist known for her work with graffiti, Nepali scripture, and larger canvas work.
Celestial Duality: Debussy and Mahler at the BSO
The pairing of Debussy and Mahler illuminated the BSO’s command of sound and sensitivity under Nelsons’ direction.
Nate Smith Concert Review: Live Music, Always
Jazz, usually, is reminiscent of passion. Nate Smith’s music — akin to modern jazz — felt like passion, but entirely calculated.
‘Behind the Screen: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’: Celebrating Austen’s 250th Birthday through Another Lens
In celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday this year, the West Newton Cinema hosted “Behind the Screen: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life."
Elephantine Bakery Review: Parisian Allure in Seaport
Elephantine is a cafe built, as its name suggests, on the oldest human instinct: to bake, to share, and to do it all with intent.
‘Sardines (a comedy about death)’ Review: A Not So Grim Reaper at The Huntington
There is no extraordinary revelation about death at the end of "Sardines," but that may be its most realistic revelation altogether.
At Lovestruck Books’ ‘Alchemised’ Release Party, Readers Gather to Celebrate the Fanfiction-Turned-Novel
Atmospheric and enchanting, the “Alchemised” release party allowed a diverse audience to come together and celebrate.
‘Primary Trust’ Review: A Looking Glass Etched with Trauma
When Kenneth (David Castillo), a seemingly mature, middle-aged man, walks onstage and starts stuttering about his life, one can’t help but feel a strange, tender attachment to him.
Imagine Cafe Review: Sustainability Meets Style
Imagine Cafe delivers what its name suggests: a space of imagination, warmth, and craft.
‘The Hills of California’ Review: Set Up for Success but Missing the Mark
As rich in content and concept as “The Hills of California” may be, the acting occasionally falls flat, missing some of the complexity and humanity that is so central to the play.
The Great Northeast Jug Band Festival: When the Audience Becomes the Band
Free, friendly, and proudly odd, the Arlington Center for the Arts’ Great Northeast Jug Band Festival filled the grass with blankets, picnic baskets, and a steady drift of listeners.
BSO Presents Mozart and Strauss: A Heroic Evening of Musical Conviction
From Sept. 25 to 27, the Boston Symphony Orchestra presented a concert featuring Mozart’s “Jupiter Symphony” and Richard Strauss’ tone poem “Ein Heldenleben.”
Lou’s Jazz Bar Review: Fair Food, Arresting Atmosphere
Still, Lou’s impresses in its service and experience — free birthday desserts, live jazz performances, and kind waitstaff.
McGonagle’s Review: Pub Lives Up to the Publicity
In a city with a long history of Irish heritage, McGonagle’s is a fine addition to the rich tapestry of Irish culture.
Futago Udon Review: Homemade Noodles in the Heart of Boston
While the homemade-noodle soup is the main attraction at Futago, the appetizers offer a tantalizing opening act.
‘From Broadway to Hollywood’ Review: A Night of Generational Nostalgia with the Boston Pops
Led by conductor Keith Lockhart, the Pops presented the audience with a vibrant yet nostalgic show.
TooHot Review: An Elegant and Relaxing Evening
TooHot is a perfect place to take a loved one on a date or slip into a meditative food coma after a stressful week.