Yes, I’ll remember the gondolas parked at every canal and the colorful face masks stocked in every gift shop, but I’ll never forget searching all of Venice for toilet paper. It was a mission that had to be done after I discovered my Airbnb only had a toilet and a bidet, with the nearest paper waste products probably in North America. By agreeing to stay with a local, this is the type of thing bound to happen, but there are ways to utilize Airbnb to minimize surprises in your travels.
Saturday, Sept. 19
With Boston Calling still a week away, those in need of a concert fix may find themselves heading to the Hatch Shell on Saturday. Rain or shine, Mixfest will bring together five musical artists for this annual event. Headliner Rob Thomas will be joined by “Riptide” singer Vance Joy, Third Eye Blind, Andy Grammar and Rachel Platten, voice of the chart-topper “Fight Song.” Gates open at 11 a.m., and a suggestion page about the event on the Mix 104.1 website advised listeners to arrive early, as the area tends to fill up fast. 47 David G Mugar Way; 2 p.m.; free.
The exposed brick, concrete floors and repurposed wood tables are all part of the aesthetic, bartender Zack Emonds says of the newly opened Coppersmith restaurant.
A flag of blue and white hung from a table. Biting into fresh falafel, Northeastern University students stood and talked about the religion and nation of Israel.
A 160-year-old handscroll adorned with ink lies unrolled in the middle of the exhibit. The artist is Takai Kozan, a pupil of 19th century Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
By Megan O'Brien, deputy inside editor
Event of the Week: Saturday, Sept. 12
What better way to kick off a semester in Boston than with thousands of other college students at Fenway Park? CollegeFest is New England’s biggest back-to-school event, featuring live music,...
