ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
ART GALLERIES
Bromfield Art Gallery 450 Harrison Ave., South End (617) 451-3605 Hours: Wed.-Sat. 12p.m.-5p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run gallery. This is a co-operative gallery run by members. There is a show once a month.
Chase Gallery 129 Newbury St., Boston, (617) 859-7222 Chase Gallery has become well-known for exhibiting outstanding contemporary artists working today with a clarity of vision and integrity of form.
L’Attitude Gallery 218 Newbury St., Boston (617) 927-4400 L’Attitude Gallery features fine contemporary sculpture, crafts, and art for home, garden, and commercial environments. L’Attitude Gallery boasts over 75 U.S. and international artists who are represented in various media: Glass, Ceramics, Wood, Stone, Mixed Media, and Textiles.
BILLIARDS & GAMES
Big City 138 Brighton Ave., Allston (617) 782-2020 T: Harvard Ave. This multi-level pool hall is one of the newest locations in Allston. It has quickly become the place for pool, pizza, and beer. If billiards is your game, contact them for their pool club/league.
Boston Billiards 126 Brookline Ave., Boston (617) 536-POOL T: Kenmore. Head towards Fenway. Open noon to 2a.m. Featured in some billiards magazines as the #1 Billiard Club in the nation. Boston Billiards can be a great night out, whether you are under 21 or 21+ years.
Boston Paintball (617) 941-0123 The rules are simple. Capture the other team’s flag before they capture yours. But there’s a catch. They have guns. They’re firing paintballs straight at you. It’s the ultimate in dorm challenges.
Dave And Buster’s 1-95 @ Exit 22/Providence Place Dave & Buster’s is the premier place for adults to have fun. Check out their colossal million dollar midway. D & B is filled with amazing high-tech games and mind-altering simulators. This is worth the trip.
Jillian’s 145 Ipswich St., Boston (617) 437-0300 T: Kenmore. Open 7 days a week. Located directly behind Fenway Park. A 70,000 sq. ft. megaplex of interactive entertainment with 50 pool tables, darts, and table tennis. If you are hungry, Jillian’s has good food at reasonable prices.
DANCE & THEATER
The Boston Ballet 19 Clarendon St., Boston (617) 695-6950 T: Copley. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m. The renowned Boston Ballet usually performs at the Wang Center.
Boston Conservatory Theater 8 Fenway St., Boston (617) 536-6340 T: Hynes/ICA.
The Charles Playhouse 74 Warrenton St., Boston (617) 426-6912 T: Boylston St.
The Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston St., Boston (617) 426-9366 T: Boylston St.
Harvard Dance Center Sanders Theater Harvard University, Cambridge T: Harvard Sq.
Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre 400 Harvard St., Cambridge (617) 354-7467 T: Harvard Sq.
Wang Center for The Performing Arts 268 Tremont St., Boston (617) 482-9393 T: Boylston.
The Wilbur Theatre 246 Tremont St., Boston (617) 423-4008 T: Boylston St.
MOVIE THEATERS
For information on showings at local theaters, dial (617) 333-FILM or log on to www.moviefone.com
Allston Cinemas 214 Harvard Ave., Allston T: Harvard Ave.
AMC Theatres Fenway 13 201 Brookline Ave., Boston
Brattle Theater 40 Brattle St., Cambridge (617) 876-6837 T: Harvard Sq. This theater shows mostly classic American movies.
Chestnut Hill Cinema (General Cinema) 27 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill (617) 277-2500 T: Chestnut Hill. Located right on Route 9 next to Star Market and the Mall at Chestnut Hill, this is one of the two main theaters where BC students watch the latest movies. If you don’t have transportation and the weather permits, you can walk here in about 15 minutes.
Circle Cinema 399 Chestnut Hill Ave., Cleveland Circle (617) 566-4040 T: Cleveland Circle. Accessible right off of the BC bus line or a short 10 minute walk from Main Campus, Circle Cinema is the best place to go to the movies. This is because of its location, other close-by establishments, and large BC crowds.
Coolidge Corner Theatre 290 Harvard St., Brookline (617) 734-2500 T: Coolidge Corner.
Loews Cineplex Boston Common 175 Tremont St., Boston (617) 423-3499
Loews Cineplex Harvard Square 10 Church St., Cambridge (617) 864-4580 T: Harvard Sq.
MUSEUMS
Bunker Hill Pavilion 55 Constitution Road, Charlestown (617) 241-7575 T: North Station. Hours: Daily 9:30a.m.-4:30p.m. This is a very interesting place if you are at all fascinated with the Revolutionary War in Boston. There is a monument (that you can go inside) of detailed facts about the battle, artifacts, etc. Inside, there is a small theater that has continuous showings of “The Whites of Their Eyes,” a very well-done electronic film/demonstration (neat effects) about the entire battle. Show admission is $4.00 ($3.00 for students).
Harvard University Art Museum 32 Quincy St., Cambridge (617) 495-9400 T: Harvard Sq. Call for hours. Three art museums feature Harvard University’s collection of art and special exhibits. Admission is $6.50, and $5 for students with ID. Sat. is free between 10a.m.- 12p.m. Wednesday is free.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 280 The Fenway, Boston (617) 566-1401 T: Museum. Hours: Tues.-Sun. 11a.m.-5p.m., This museum is known for its collection of famous works. The collection was left to the public in the will of the late Mrs. Gardner. Included are works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Titian, Raphael, Matisse, Whistler, and Sargent. Call for admission rates.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library & Museum Columbia Point, Boston (617) 514-1600 T: Red Line to JFK, then take the JFK shuttle bus. Hours: Daily 9a.m.-5p.m. The JFK Library focuses on the life and the times of John F. Kennedy through about 25 displays, films, etc. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students with ID.
Museum of Fine Arts Boston 465 Huntington Ave., Boston (617) 267-9300 Call for hours. T: Northeastern (Green Line E). Also known as the MFA, this is a definite must for college students at least once a semester. Not only do you get a little “culture,” but it is a good change of pace from the usual, and there is art here for just about everyone’s taste. The museum has three floors of art and sculpture. Each room highlights different forms, time periods, and artists. There are, of course, classic Monets, Van Goghs, etc., as well as some very interesting (sometimes strange) modern art. There are also period rooms with furniture and art from different time periods in European and American history through which you can stroll. There are special exhibits that usually run for a couple of months. Some of these exhibits are on limited tours of select cities and are usually worth seeing. Call for information. The admission for students is $13 with ID, compared to the $15 normal admission (still a good bargain). Voluntary admission Wed. 4p.m.-9:45p.m. Always FREE with BC ID.
Museum of Science Science Park, Boston Monsignor O’Brien Highway (617) 723-2500 T: Science Park. With nearly 400 exhibits ranging from animals and hatching dinosaurs to wave machines, space capsules, and computers, you can plan on spending at least 3 hours here if you want to see almost everything. There are two planetarium shows daily and special exhibits throughout the year. The planetarium also features laser light shows set to music. There are a number of movies that show here and they change every couple of weeks. Call the recorded line to find out. The admission price varies depending on what you buy (Omni, etc. tickets can be purchased separately). Combination tickets are available. Make sure to visit the Museum of Science website at www.mos.org
New England Aquarium Central Wharf, Boston (617) 973-5200 T: Aquarium. Call for hours. This is another great place to spend a day with friends (or a date) for a change of pace where you may actually learn something. With over 8,000 aquatic creatures, the aquarium features everything you would expect like dolphins, seals, and sea lion shows, and there’s a variety of species of fish and sea life to view and about which to learn. The aquarium also features a four-story glass ocean tank that houses a coral reef display plus an outstanding variety of sharks and sea turtles. There is a gift shop as well. Admission: $15.95.
Old Sturbridge Village One Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge (508) 347-3362 Located at the intersection of I-90 and I-84 an hour west of Boston. This outdoor history museum is located on 200 acres of land with over 40 exhibit buildings. See costumed interpreters go through daily life, work, and community celebrations from the rural New England 1830’s. Call for hours before you make this trip. Admission is $20.
The Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston (North End) (617) 523-2338 T: Haymarket. Located in Boston’s Historic North End on the Freedom Trail, this home has been restored to reflect exactly how Paul Revere lived in days of old. The greatest part of this museum is the location. You absolutely have to go for lunch or dinner at one of the several Italian restaurants. Look at our Italian restaurant section for our recommendations. Call for admission rates.
U.S.S. Constitution Museum Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston (617) 426-1812 T: North Station. Hours: Varies The museum features the actual ship better known as “Old Ironsides” that you can go aboard. In case you do not know, the U.S.S. Constitution was one of the first Navy vessels and remained undefeated in combat. It is the oldest U.S. Navy vessel still commissioned. There are exhibits and a museum as well.
MUSIC
Classical
Bank of America Celebrity Series 20 Park Plaza, Boston (617) 482-2595 T: Arlington. They have hosted some of the greatest performances in the past, such as Pavarotti, the Berlin Philharmonic, and Itzhak Perlman. Call for a yearly performance schedule.
Boston Conservatory of Music 8 The Fenway, Boston (617) 536-6340 T: Hynes/ICA.
Boston Pops Orchestra & Boston Symphony Orchestra 301 Mass. Ave., Symphony Hall (617) 266-1492 The music-making of the Boston Symphony Orchestra spans the entire year and explores the vast spectrum of musical expression. Joined by some of the world’s most acclaimed guest conductors and soloists, the BSO presents programs that encompass the rich tradition of orchestral repertoire as well as less familiar works and premieres of new works by distinguished living composers. Capping each Pops season are free performances on the Esplanade, highlighted by the nationally televised Fourth-of-July concert.
Jordan Hall New England Conservatory of Music 30 Gainsborough St., Boston (617) 536-2412 T: Symphony.
Jazz
Berklee Performance Center 136 Mass Ave., Back Bay (617) 747-8890 T: Hynes/ICA.
Rock
BankNorth Garden (617) 624-1000 T: North Station.
Gillette Stadium Route 1, Foxboro, MA (508) 543-1776
The Tweeter Center For The Performing Arts Mansfield, MA (508) 339-2333 During the spring, summer, and fall when the weather permits, many big name outdoor concerts come here.
Worcester Centrum Center Worcester, MA (508) 755-6800
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS
Baseball
Boston Red Sox Fenway Park, Lansdowne St. and Yawkey Way, Boston (617) 267-1700 T: Kenmore Sq.
Basketball
Boston Celtics BankNorth Garden, Boston (617) 624-1000 T: North Station.
Football
New England Patriots Gillette Stadium, Route 1, Foxboro (508) 543-1776 You can take the “T” bus to the CMGI Field.
Hockey
Boston Bruins BankNorth Garden, Boston (617) 624-1000 T: North Station.
Soccer
New England Revolution Gillette Stadium, Route 1, Foxboro (1-877)GET-REVS
SPORTS CALENDAR FOR BOSTON
October Head of the Charles A tradition in Boston Sports, this is one of the largest one-day regattas in the world. Over 3,000 athletes compete in 18 rowing events with college teams participating from all over the country. It starts at the BU bridge and runs to the Park Reservation area. There are tens of thousands of people that line the banks of the Charles to watch (a little), but it is much more an excuse to hang out and party. Lately, though, the organizers have been trying to make it more of a family event instead of the wild college lawn party it has been in the past. It is always held on a Sunday. Go BC Crew! February Beanpot Tournament Perhaps the greatest tradition in Boston hockey, the Beanpot is a tournament held on the first two Mondays of February at BankNorth Garden. Although the Beanpot means nothing for records or season standings, it means everything to the teams that compete and is often the measure of a successful season (which is unfair to the Eagles who are often the best team). The competing teams are, of course, the rival Boston schools: Boston College, Boston University, Harvard University, and Northeastern University. The Beanpot always sells out very early, so get tickets any way you can. It is a must see at least once in your four years. Go Eagles! April The Boston Marathon This is definitely the biggest sporting event in Boston. The oldest marathon in the United States, with this year being its 110th anniversary, the Boston Marathon is one of the most famous marathons in the world. It attracts the best runners from all over the world as well as amateurs. The race starts in Hopkinton, goes right by BC, and finishes at Copley in front of the Boston Public Library. Over a million spectators line the entire course to cheer on the over 20,000 competitors. It is always held on Patriot’s Day (a Massachusetts state holiday on a Monday). Of course, it is another excuse for some major BC parties during the 3-day weekend and day of the race.
THEATERS
American Repertory Theater 64 Brattle St., Harvard Sq., Cambridge (617) 547-8300 Berklee Performance Center 136 Mass. Ave., Boston (617) 266-1400 Box office hours: Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.-6p.m.
Boston Conservatory Theater 8 The Fenway, Boston (617) 536-6340 Box office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m.
Charles Playhouse 74 Warrenton St., Boston Blue Man Group (617) 426-6912 Shear Madness (617) 426-5225
Colonial Theater 106 Boylston St., Boston (617) 426-9366
Wang Center for the Performing Arts 270 Tremont St., Boston (617) 482-9393
The Wilbur Theatre 246 Tremont St., Boston (617) 423-4008
TICKET OUTLETS
Bostix Faneuil Hall Marketplace (617) 723-5181 T: Government Center. Copley Sqauare T: Copley. They have a second location at Copley on the Corner of Boylston St. & Dartmouth St. Tickets purchased on the day of a show are always half price (starting at 11a.m.).
Out of Town Ticket Agency (617) 247-1300 (800) 442-1854 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m.
Ticket City 128 Harvard Ave., Allston (617) 787-2370 T: Harvard Ave. Open 7 Days Located in Mr. Music on the Green Line Harvard Ave. Looking for tickets to any and all events? Look no further than Ticket City. They have your tickets to concerts, sporting events, ballets, theaters, and sold out shows. Ticket City was voted #1 Ticket Agency by Improper Bostonian. |