The F1 Arcade in Seaport hosted a VIP launch party April 18 to celebrate its April 22 grand opening. Inspired by Formula 1, or F1, attendees competed in races using state-of-the-art racing simulators and...

Guests take a break from racing to enjoy drinks with friends. There were many areas to sit and socialize throughout the arcade.

Two friends race head-to-head on Ferrari (left) and Red Bull simulators. Each simulator was designated a F1 team car and track chosen at random.

The RB19 sits on display outside the arcade on Seaport Boulevard. In the 2023 F1 season, the RB19 car won 21 out of 22 races.

A woman smiles as she successfully overtakes another car in the simulator. The racing simulator seats immersed guests with built-in speakers and physical feedback.

Mushroom flatbreads are served near the kitchen. Another vegetarian option provided was sweet potato bites with a spicy aioli.

A VIP waits patiently for the bartender to make his four drinks. The F1 Arcade had two bars, which allowed guests easy access to cocktails from every corner of the venue.

A waiter holds a tray of lobster roll hors d’oeuvres. Waiters quickly and efficiently catered to the hundreds of attendees.

Guests chat and socialize with each other in the main area. The arcade’s decor was inspired by various elements of F1, such as the ceiling lights, which resembled racing circuits, and the red lights,...

Staff members pour glasses of champagne in front of the racing simulators. Staff greeted guests with a glass when they entered the venue.

A bartender pours a drink for attendees at the F1 Arcade launch party in Seaport April 18. Read more here.

To celebrate Jellycat’s 25th anniversary, the Institute of Contemporary Art, or ICA, stocked up on the beloved plushies and attracted hundreds of customers Saturday for an anniversary party. The event...

A Jellycat bowl is filled with Jellycat peanuts. There were a variety of prices for Jellycats, ranging from $20 to even $200.

A popcorn bucket and pretzel Jellycat wait for their new homes on a lower shelf. Many people neglected plushies that were not at eye level.

A customer holds a basket filled with Jellycats. Fans of the brand were not hesitant to pick up multiple of their favorite toys.

A father and son pick out a Jellycat together. Many children attended the event with their parents.

A lone dragon Jellycat leans over a shelf. Many large Jellycats were displayed by themselves.

A tree-like display of Jellycat keychains is placed next to numerous Jellycat Jacks, plushies based off the company’s tuxedo cat mascot. Jellycat released a new collection for their 25th anniversary.

Bunny and sea creature Jellycats fill the gift shop shelves. The back area of the ICA gift shop was dedicated to Jellycats.

A woman checks her phone as she holds a flower and croissant bag Jellycat. There were a variety of options spanning from animals to inanimate objects to food.

The entryway of the gift shop displays ICA merch with a Jellycat bag. Jellycat merchandise was also found behind the front ticket desk.

Boston’s LEGO Discovery Center hosted hundreds of couples Wednesday for Valentine’s Day as they celebrated love through games, food, drinks and, of course, Legos. The 18-and-over event opened its...

A Lego model of a red Converse shoe sits on the Big Build table for judging. Judges carefully inspected and took notes on each model and before announcing the shoe as the first place winner.

A couple shares a tender moment as they admire all the entries into the Big Build competition. The second place winner was a model of a bento box, and third place was a model of a ring box and ring.

A build captioned “a tasty meal and a picnic on the river!” is entered into the Big Build competition. Other models included a Le Creuset dutch oven and a Coach handbag.

A woman dances to “Single Ladies” by Beyoncé in the dance competition. The winner received a Lego flower set.

A couple builds a red Lego heart to be entered into the Big Build. Many of the builds incorporated hearts or symbols of love.

A couple competes with each other to test their reaction time. The same button on both sides of the system would light up, and the first person to press it gains a point.

A woman raises her arms in disappointment as she fails to win X’s and O’s Tic-Tac-Toe while her partner watches from behind. The line for the game was long as there were over 400 attendees throughout...

Attendees play at the Spaceship Build and Scan attraction. People built Lego spaceships to be scanned into the system and then flown in the game.

A master model builder for LEGO Discovery Center judges the Tallest Tower Challenge. Towers that were not freestanding were disqualified from the competition.

A couple admires a Lego model of Fenway Park. There were also Lego models of the Prudential Center and John Hancock Tower.

Hip-hop fans flocked to the Media Arts Center at Roxbury Community College Jan. 20 to attend the indoor music festival “Live From the Tape Deck: A Celebration of 90s Hip Hop.” Hosted by Beats and...

Raekwon looks out at the crowd as he performs his final songs. He recounted how he’s played venues of all sizes, but what matters most is the love he and the audience share for music.

Raekwon makes his appearance donning a red puffer and white beanie. He paid tribute to his late bandmate Ol’ Dirty Bastard by performing his hit song "Shimmy Shimmy Ya.”

The audience stands in wait for Raekwon. The people in the front had high energy the whole night, rapping every song they knew and interacting with the people around them.

Edo.G raps into his microphone. He brought out a saxophonist to add a layer of jazz to his setlist and got the crowd hyped.

Ché Noir sings into a mic while motioning her hand at the audience. All artists at the event performed music featuring themes of the struggles of social structures and the power of passion.

Ché Noir performs her set to an excited audience. She had previously collaborated with Play Havoc at a recent show.

Mr. PSA (left) and Sam Buck (right), a stand-up comedian, entertain the audience between acts while playing the drums. Mr. PSA engaged the crowd throughout the night with comedy and music.

Play Havoc, composed of Vice Souletric (left) and Hijinks (right), performs original music. They projected visuals from their music videos in the background as they performed.

Faezo raps his own music, a newer style of hip-hop, during a surprise performance. Artists and fans throughout the night showed extreme passion for the music they create and listen to.

Genosha Records performs its set with DJ Proof. Fellow DJ Kool Chriss was also present and mixed music the entire night for each of the acts.

Protestors hold up signs protesting Kamala Harris and showing solidarity with Palestine outside the Ritz-Carlton hotel Nov. 9. During one of Harris' trips to Boston, activists gathered to protest the vice...

Hundreds gathered downtown Thursday for an emergency rally in support of Palestine in response to the announcement of Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to Boston. The protest, organized by the Boston...

Protesters hold a banner that says, “Boston Jews Say Free Palestine.” Many protesters held signs on behalf of the communities they are a part of to show their support for the people of Palestine.

A protestor calls out Harris for her stance on the Israel-Hamas war. Many protestors, who were women of color, spoke about how frustrated they were with Harris’ lack of support for a ceasefire.

Protesters wait for Harris to appear outside of the Ritz-Carlton. They chanted phrases such as “Hey-hey, ho-ho, genocide-Kamala’s got to go.”

Protesters gather on Avery Street to call for a ceasefire. They chanted, “Not another nickel, not another dime, no more money for Israel’s crimes.”

Protesters hold picket signs calling out Harris in the form of a fictitious wanted poster. Others showed solidarity with Palestine by waving flags.

A protester holds a sign in support of Palestine. People began gathering outside the Ritz-Carlton around noon.