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A family and its corgi run down Summer Street in “Harry Potter” costumes. Many families wore matching costumes with their dogs.

Boston dogs gather in Downtown Crossing for annual Howl-o-ween costume paw-rade

Jessica Xing, photo editor November 7, 2023

Furry four-legged friends and their owners strutted down Summer Street in their best costumes Oct. 28 for the ninth annual Doggone Halloween Pet Parade. Presented by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District, the event was a hit for humans and canines alike. A reserved...

Attendees of the gallery talk walk amongst the "Objects of Addiction" exhibit Oct. 18. The exhibition was created to explore the "entwined histories of the opium trade and the Chinese art market in the late 18th and early 20th century."

Curator Sarah Laursen hosts gallery talk on ‘Objects of Addiction’ exhibit

Catherine Harries, news correspondent November 2, 2023

A small group of art lovers, history buffs, former academics and habitual “if-it-interests-me” museumgoers gathered on the third floor of the Harvard Arts Museum Oct. 18. Attendees joined curator Sarah Laursen as she hosted an intimate gallery talk on her fall exhibit, titled...

A sculpture stands in front of framed paintings and a bookshelf. The Boston Athenaeum was established over 200 years ago in 1807.

Boston Athenaeum decorates its shelves with city’s rich history

Rachel Mahoney, news correspondent October 31, 2023

With notable guests like John Adams and artifacts such as a skin-bound book from the 19th century, the Boston Athenaeum has served as a cultural and literary establishment spanning more than two centuries and several locations. Founded in 1807, the Boston Athenaeum has a rich...

Protestors hold up signs with slogans in English and Arabic. Several chants throughout the day were conducted in both languages, and some speakers made parts of their remarks in Arabic as well.

Pro-Palestinian activists march from Copley Square to Israeli Consulate amidst violence in Gaza

Yaakov Aldrich, photo staff October 31, 2023

Activists from Palestinian solidarity organizations across Boston marched from Copley Square to the Israeli Consulate Oct. 22 to condemn Israel’s blockade and bombardment of Gaza. A crowd of over a thousand people spilled into the streets around Copley Square, pushing up against...

Tour guide Scarlet Gray tells the haunted story of the deceased under the tombstone. The tour offered participants the opportunity to walk through Boston’s 17th century graveyards.

Exploring Boston’s Haunted Past: The ‘Ghosts and Gravestones’ Tour

Emma Vernick, news correspondent October 31, 2023

Boston, a city rooted in history, offers more than just tales of the American Revolution and colonial heritage. Beneath its charming cobblestone streets and historic landmarks lies a world of eerie stories and restless spirits.  The “Ghosts and Gravestones” tours of Boston...

James Roumeliotis smiles at the camera while pogo stick jumping to raise money for charity Sept. 9. Roumeliotis completed 115,170 jumps, reclaiming his title for most consecutive jumps on a pogo stick. Photo courtesy James Roumeliotis.

World record holder James Roumeliotis bounces back from chronic pain

Cathy Ching, news staff October 23, 2023

Almost anybody can break a world record jumping on a pogo stick, James Roumeliotis said. He knows because he’s done it five times, even in chronic pain. On Sept. 9, the 37-year old senior engineering manager at AcuityMD reclaimed his title for the most consecutive jumps...

Glassblowing artist Lucas Land displays how light changes the appearance of his glassware. Land vaporized pure silver onto glass in order to create the iridescent appearance of the glasses.

SoWa Open Market connects local community of artists, vendors, customers

Ananya Kulkarni, photo staff October 21, 2023

Every week, local vendors come together at Boston’s SoWa Open Market to sell clothing, jewelry, art, food and more.  The market takes place every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is located at 500 Harrison Ave. and takes place outside close to businesses, artist studios,...

Three people enjoy German beer and pretzels in the spirit of Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest was originally established as a public festival in the early 1800s in Germany.

44th annual Oktoberfest brings German culture to Harvard Square

Elizabeth Scholl, deputy photo editor October 20, 2023

Prosit!  Harvard Square transformed into a hub for food, drinks and celebration as the 44th annual Harvard Square Oktoberfest kicked off Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. With the overlap of HONK! Festival’s parade at 1 p.m., visitors and locals alike had plenty of entertainment for the...

A festival-goer dances as a band plays in Davis Square Park. Enthusiastic engagement with bands was encouraged by the festival atmosphere, and many attendees sang and danced along to the band nearest to them.

Street bands celebrate 18th annual HONK! Festival despite rain on their parade

Yaakov Aldrich, photo staff October 19, 2023

Dozens of street bands turned out to play at the 18th annual HONK! Festival the first weekend of October, filling the streets of Boston with handmade art, joyous celebrations and the sound of brass music. The bands shared the stage with cloudy skies and heavy downpours throughout...

Festival attendees walk amongst the tents at Boston Book Festival. The event took place in Copley Square Oct. 14.

Boston Book Festival celebrates 15 years of literary community

Kathryn Manning, city editor October 17, 2023

Boston's readers gathered in Copley Square Saturday to celebrate their love of books. The 15th annual Boston Book Festival brought together scholars and nonprofits, authors and their devoted readership.  The festival caters to readers of all kinds: The schedule was color-coded...

A participant at Trident’s trivia night submits their final answers at the end of the round. Each participant submitted their answers on slips of paper for evaluation by the trivia hosts.

Trident Booksellers fosters community for local residents with open mic, trivia nights

Ananya Kulkarni, photo correspondent October 16, 2023

Throughout the week, Trident Booksellers and Cafe is home to lively events, such as trivia nights, poetry open mics and movie showings, which allow locals to engage with one another over shared activities and a meal. Trident’s trivia and poetry open mic nights, hosted Fridays...

Visitors walk through a colorful crystal tunnel surrounded by white dogs. Mythological creatures from Chinese culture played an important role in the layout of the Boston Lights; many creatures and informational text were included to teach visitors about Chinese history.

Boston Lights dazzle crowds with ecosystem displays, activities

Margot Murphy, photo staff October 15, 2023

From the beginning of August until Oct. 29, the Franklin Park Zoo is hosting a lantern experience that spans across its 72 acres. Utilizing energy-saving lights, Boston Lights attracts all kinds of visitors, from families to tourists to students. An array of delighted squeals,...