R.E.M. says everybody hurts. I do a little remix – everybody showers. And some, like me, do it in the dark.

The Frog Pond in the Boston Common is open for public use in the winter, and Tuesday nights are college nights, with half-price entry into the pond.

Join the trainers of Ultimate Bootcamp on Saturday at 9 a.m. for a free workout on the lawn at Boston Common. These certified trainers will show participants how to get in shape for marathon events, or even just how to work off that dinner from last night.

Patrick Solatano (Bradley Cooper) suffers from a problem that is ruining his entire life: anger management. He’s lost his wife, his job and his house.

For many, New Year’s resolutions mean a commitment to going to the gym more, eating better, doing laundry more, or drinking less alcohol.

Ever since I was a little girl, all I wanted was to come to America; the movies, books and music filled my head with fantasies and I envisioned my own American Dream so clearly.

[caption id="attachment_25419" align="alignleft" width="150"] Creative Commons/JohnnyShocker[/caption] It’s that time of year again: Black Friday sales are over, holiday lights have been put up on buildings and trees around Boston, and a well-deserved winter break is almost here. But with the snow and the Michael Bublé Christmas album comes the time of the year to buy gifts for friends and family, and that’s always a hassle, no matter how many deals and cute sweaters you find for yourself along the way. So therein lies the big question: What presents do I get the important people in my life for the holidays?

I said I wouldn’t do it. Swore it repeatedly, actually. But about a month ago, I finally caved to conformity: I made my Twitter debut.

Green Line Records, Northeastern’s non-profit student-run record label, gives students the hands-on opportunity to participate in all functions that a label in the real world has.

In a world of social media apps like Facebook and Instagram where pictures reign supreme, there’s a new trending app on the market that removes the pressure to constantly and permanently present life through the lense. It’s Snapchat, a free application available for iPhone and Android.

One of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season is by indulging in good eats this Sunday. The Eat Boutique Holiday Market is here for you to devour some of the most delicious foods. Aside from having an array of food and drinks to choose from, there will also be cookbook authors present. For this event, there will be about 30 participants who will be selling and giving away samples of their food. Vendors include Island Creek Oysters, Liddabit Sweets, Tea Cuvee, Nobscot Artisan Cheese, Lark Fine Foods, Bola Granola and more. In addition to the plethora of food to munch on, enjoy drinks as well. The Urban Grape, a neighborhood wine store is one of the participants this year, along with 10 other beer and cordial companies. The last three events had over 2,000 guests so this is definitely an event not to miss. Artists for Humanity EpiCenter, 100 West Second St. Boston; 12 p.m.; $7-$15; www.eatboutiquemarkets.com

The hipster movement brought back the coolness of the mustache. Lumberjacks were onto something about the functionality of facial hair. And Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow made the art of the beard an envied practice. For 30 days men everywhere take a stab at trying these styles all in the name of a good cause. A few Northeastern men have joined millions across the country to stop shaving for the month of November.