Suggestions for Arts and Entertainment near Boston

Julie • August 2, 2010The MFA Bookstore is amazing. I especially enjoy the art-related books for kids! Great selection.

Bill S. • January 28, 2020Always worth the trip - great place for almost any show

Ashly S. • August 29, 2013Awesome place to visit and get a little history. Also the area around the museum is nice for a stroll.

Enrico S. • November 3, 2015Very cozy bar and fantastic live music. Get in and enjoy.

Yasemin • July 29, 2014Our 2nd visit in 5 years. A lot of things are out of order. It is for young kids under the age of 8, I would say, maybe even younger.

Stephanie F. • January 28, 2012Beautiful venue. Had seats in center balcony for Lenny kravitz and they were surprisingly good.

Gavin H. • July 12, 2015Excellent interactive displays. Colorful imagery in galleries. Cool life size models of famous characters. Great for kids, both young and old.

Ari J. • August 7, 2014Great for kids. Awesome butterfly area.

Al A. • December 4, 2016Kudos Emerson College!!! Beautiful Old Theater! All of the staff were simply amazing! Kind, happy, polite, helpful, but most of all, they were happy people!!

Rebecca B. • April 2, 2018Nothing says Boston like the ducklings, so make sure you drop by if you are visiting. It is a great photo opportunity because kids love sitting on their backs.

Gabriel P. • December 24, 2012Valet Parking is $30 and it takes 30 min to get your car after the performance.

Gloria W. • December 2, 2016Amazing museum that had way more to offer than the website suggests. There are hidden delights all over and a good amount of famous works from Rembrandt, Manet etc.

Eric O. • December 7, 2015During intermission, the bar on the balcony level will be open.

Sheldon F. • September 28, 2015Attended a friend's wedding here. Pleasant staff, very helpful, a beautiful Boston gem, historic brickwork and original machinery.

lea d. • March 15, 2010get the souvenir cup/animal cracker combo. obviously

Emily N. • July 31, 2012A great spot for free concerts, a great spot for a picnic! Love this little Boston gem.

Matej M. • August 12, 2014Great for picnic, chair rental $5, get there early for good spot and pre-show concert. Twelfth night was excellent.

Mark S. • November 11, 2019Fantastic old theatre, sight lines are great as are the acoustics, the seats are tight though and the lobby can get very crowded.

Mike D. • August 26, 2018Beautiful theater with great productions and staff!

Nikole L. • January 22, 2012I love the atmosphere here, great music & great times!

Enrico S. • June 22, 2015Beautiful concert hall with great acoustic. Lots of free concerts going on.

Sofia U. • December 19, 2017Best that Boston got

James C. • June 19, 2016The experience is outstanding and really interactive.

Meagan H. • November 10, 2013Great shows! They offer drinks too, and tickets are reasonable.

CHESKA • May 12, 2013Awesome fun! Small enough that the view is great from any seat!

Social N. • December 2, 2013Take the tour before you visit the museum. They give great background on some of the pieces!

Jim • January 4, 2020Fabulous collocations of American Arts. Not to be missed when in Boston visiting.

BU Today • June 4, 2012Founded in 1877, it's the oldest community theater in the country. It still provides "pleasant and useful entertainment" to the community with performances by local, nonprofessional actors.

Zara F. • October 25, 2014Excellent tour. The perfect blend of history and entertainment. I'm not normally a fan of tours with actors but this one really works and is always fun.