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Stay up to date on Boston's many performances, exhibits, films, and festivals, and learn about the museums, galleries, and theaters that host them.
Dan Kay, 'Survivor: Gabon' Contestant
Dan Kay is one of 18 contestant on the reality television show "Survivor: Gabon." Born and raised in Walpole, Massachusetts, the 32-year-old lawyer lives and works in Boston.
Central Square Theater
The Central Square Theater, a new state-of-the-art theatrical arts facility in Cambridge, will become the permanent home of the Nora Theatre Company and the Underground Railway Theater. The project was made possible through a collaboration of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the City of Cambridge.
Beacon Hill Art Walk
The Beacon Hill Art Walk is a popular annual event held on Boston's historic Beacon Hill on the first Sunday in June. During the free one-day Art Walk, Beacon Hill residents open their gardens, alleyways, and courtyards so artists can display and sell their artwork and visitors can get a peek at rarely glimpsed areas of one of the city's most prestigious and beautiful neighborhoods.
Stone Zoo
Founded in 1905 as the Middlesex Fells Zoo, the 26-acre Stone Zoo is located near the Spot Pond reservoir in Stoneham, Mass. Just a 15-minute drive from downtown Boston, Stone Zoo is operated by Zoo New England, a private, non-profit corporation that also runs the Franklin Park Zoo in Dorchester, Mass.
Boston-Area Movie Theaters
Whether you're in the mood for the newest blockbuster, an obscure foreign release, a raved-about art house film, or a midnight sing-a-long, chances are one of these Boston-area theaters will have what you're looking for.
BeanTown Jazz Festival
The BeanTown Jazz Festival is a free event held in Boston's South End each year in late September. The festival includes live music, vendors, and family activities.
Franklin Park Zoo, Boston
Franklin Park Zoo has a long history in Boston. Founded in 1913, the zoo is located just a short trip from downtown Boston in Dorchester's Franklin Park, and is home to hundreds of different animals.
Boston: A Profile of Rock Band Boston and Singer Brad Delp
Boston is a popular arena rock band that formed in the late 1970s, best remembered for the 1976 hit "More Than a Feeling." Read about the band, and lead singer Brad Delp who died in 2007.
Movies Set in Boston
There’s just something about seeing a movie that’s set in your hometown. Whether it’s portrayed as the gritty setting for a murder mystery or the charming backdrop for a romantic comedy, you can’t help but get a thrill from hearing the names and seeing the familiar landmarks on the big screen. Here are seven movies that’ll make Bostonians feel right at home.
Coolidge Corner Theatre
The Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline is one of the greater-Boston area’s few independent movie theaters. A popular spot for film buffs looking for a break from the latest Hollywood special effects extravaganza, the nonprofit art deco Coolidge specializes in independent, international, documentary, and animated films.
Pub Trivia Nights in Boston
Stump!'s website lists the days and times where pub trivia is being played in and around Boston. Work in teams of six or less answering trivia questions. Winners often go home with gift certificates and other prizes.

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