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Vaishnavi Sharma and Eric Tucker perform in theater company Bedlam's production of "Pygmalion."

Review: The 21st century version of ‘My Fair Lady’ empowers audiences

Lucy Hoffman, news correspondent February 13, 2019

Anyone entering the Central Square Theater to see Bedlam’s “Pygmalion” with expectations of Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison singing and walking off into the sunshine together is in for a surprise. “Pygmalion” is the original play by George Bernard Shaw that was adapted...

Country singer-songwriter Eric Church brings his Double Down Tour to Boston.

Country fans raise a glass to Eric Church

Riley Robinson, news staff February 7, 2019
Country singer-songwriter Eric Church performed for three hours at TD Garden as part of his Double Down Tour.
Event Calendar: Thursday, Feb. 7 - Wednesday, Feb. 13

Event Calendar: Thursday, Feb. 7 – Wednesday, Feb. 13

Ali Dusinberre, deputy lifestyle editor February 7, 2019

Thursday, Feb. 7, Sundance Film Festival Shorts The Institute of Contemporary Art will showcase highlights from the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. This 91-minute program features seven selections including fiction, documentary and animation from around the globe. Experience...

Lyra Selene, author of “Amber & Dusk,” reads from her novel at Trident Booksellers & Cafe.

Local historical fantasy authors gather at Trident

Riana Buchman, news correspondent February 6, 2019

Under dimmed lights at Trident Booksellers & Cafe, New England historical fantasy authors read excerpts from their novels for a handful of attendees on the second floor of the bookstore Thursday night. The event was a combined networking event and reading series run by...

Political-philosophical documentary "What is Democracy?" will screen at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge Feb. 1-7.

‘What is Democracy?’ offers a transparent take on global affairs

Yunkyo Kim, news staff January 30, 2019

What is democracy? Filmmaker, writer and activist Astra Taylor asks this fundamental question in her documentary observing Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s “The Allegory of Good and Bad Government” in Siena, Italy. In the 1338 fresco, which depicts a tyrannical government, there...

Event Calendar: Thursday, Jan. 31 - Wednesday, Feb. 6

Event Calendar: Thursday, Jan. 31 – Wednesday, Feb. 6

Ali Dusinberre, deputy lifestyle editor January 30, 2019
Check out these Boston events happening between Thursday, Jan. 31 and Wednesday, Feb. 6.
joan members Steven Rutherford and Alan Thomas perform their first song, "take me on."

Indie pop duo joan makes Boston debut

Nia Beckett, lifestyle editor January 30, 2019
Duo joan opens for half•alive at Brighton Music Hall Friday night.
Hip hop duo EarthGang raps in AfterHours.

EarthGang hypes crowd in AfterHours performance

Julia Crooijmans, news correspondent January 30, 2019
Atlantan hip hop duo EarthGang performed at AfterHours on Thursday.
Politician and activist Marie St. Fleur delivers opening remarks at MFA open house event.

MFA hosts open house devoted to Martin Luther King Jr., and the intersections of social justice and culture

Kenneal Patterson, news correspondent January 27, 2019
The Museum of Fine Arts hosted a number of performances and activities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Lead Verve Pipe singer Brian Vander Ark performs during City Winery concert.

90s rockstars The Verve Pipe roll through Boston

Bradley Fargo, news correspondent January 23, 2019
The Verve Pipe lead singer Brian Vander Ark laid out his musical and personal journey through brief tales during their City Winery concert on Jan. 17.
Event Calendar: Thursday, Jan. 24 - Wednesday, Jan. 30

Event Calendar: Thursday, Jan. 24 – Wednesday, Jan. 30

Ali Dusinberre, deputy lifestyle editor January 23, 2019
Check out these Boston events happening between Thursday, Jan. 24 and Wednesday, Jan. 30.
Distilled Harmony performs at the 2019 AllCappella concert in Blackman Auditorium.

NU a cappella groups perform together

Christopher Kelly, news correspondent January 23, 2019
Distilled Harmony hosted the annual a cappella event AllCappella, featuring all six Northeastern groups, in Blackman Auditorium on Jan. 18.