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Performers stand in pairs and dance to kompa in front of a purple background. The routine featured intimate dances that captured the audience’s attention.

One Love fashion and culture show presents a night of Caribbean pride

Emily Rodriguez, photo correspondent March 20, 2025

Northeastern University’s Caribbean Student Organization, or CSO, hosted its annual fashion and culture show, “One Love,” Feb. 23. The event took place in Blackman Auditorium,  where a variety of designers and performers showcased their talent through fashion, music, dance...

A b-boy performs a windmill. He propelled himself into a rotational movement without the use of his hands or feet, balancing on just his back, head and elbows.

Breakers showcase personality, find community at Pack the House competition

Jessica Xing, photo editor March 19, 2025

Talented b-boys and b-girls flipped, spun and flexed to the rhythm of breakbeats and hip-hop at NU Breakers’ Pack the House event March 1 in the Curry Student Center Ballroom. Under deep blue, purple and pink lights, participants warmed up in cyphers, or dance circles formed...

Sparks fly from Maggie Leon's board as she performs a wallride next to the Heavy Metal logo. Some riders would launch high enough to touch and cut the Red Bull decal with their snowboard edge.

Red Bull Heavy Metal snowboarding competition gives contestants a land or slam mentality

Asher Ben-Dashan, photo staff March 16, 2025

Snowboarders hucked themselves down the deadly 68-foot-long kinked rail next to Boston City Hall Feb. 22 as announcers shouted their names, blinding strobe lights dazzled the shadowy obstacles, trap music blasted and the crowd cheered. Distractions were high, and danger was higher. Congress...

A woman on rollerblades dressed as a festive snowflake stands next to an ice sculpture with the “Winter Wonderland” logo. Performers dressed as Anna and Elsa from “Frozen” arrived later and served as entertainment for the younger attendees.

Revere Beach finds warmth in a community Winter Wonderland

Nia Calais, photo staff March 4, 2025

Established in 1896 and just a 40-minute Blue Line ride outside of Boston, Revere Beach owns the title of the very first public beach in the United States. But despite its historical stature, something new is developing in that same area: a Winter Wonderland celebration.  For...

Gibbins-Croft and drummer Ian Robles jam out together. They announced they will be touring almost all of the eastern to midwestern portion of the U.S. with The Backfires.

The Backfires set Sonia ablaze with a night of gritty rock

David Martínez-Dimnet, photo staff February 25, 2025

Muffled sounds of bands practicing inside Sonia, a live music venue in Cambridge, filtered through the building’s brick exterior while a crowd outside jittered restlessly, anticipating the track list for the Feb. 4 night. At 6:30 p.m. on the dot, crowds were let into the heated...

Horn hits a high note while her band members look on. She performed songs from her latest album, “Messages,” an album encouraging those facing tough choices and sacrifice that difficulties along the way are worth it.

Jazzmeia Horn brings ‘old school soul’ jazz vocals to City Winery Boston

Asher Ben-Dashan, photo staff February 21, 2025

Couples, jazz fans, friends and families braved the tundra-esque wind chill Feb. 10 to hear the smooth, spontaneous sounds of “old school soul” vocal jazz artist Jazzmeia Horn.  It was an intimate show that took place at the City Winery Boston. Guests were seated in long...

Out-of-town visitors receive Valentine’s Day cards in downtown Boston. The group exchanged smiles and cheerful remarks, feeling Bostonian’s efforts to spread positivity.

Valentines for strangers: How Everyday Boston is connecting the city through small acts of kindness

Riley Rampy and John Nguyen February 19, 2025

The Boston community is hungry for connection — a need the nonprofit Everyday Boston hopes to satiate with a simple gesture: a Valentine’s Day card.  The seventh annual “Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor” Valentine’s Day challenge invited Bostonians of all ages...

Two Aaroh members sing a South Indian set. They handed out flowers to the other singers in the set and the audience.

NU Aaroh’s Dilwale showcase creates magic ahead of Valentine’s Day

Tanvi Saxena, photo correspondent February 13, 2025

NU Aaroh’s Dilwale Valentine’s Day showcase took place at the Fenway Center Feb. 7 and included a vibrant mix of classic romantic melodies. Within the South Asian community, Dilwale means generous or brave-hearted; someone with a lot of love in their heart. With Valentine’s...

Two child lion dancers kick one foot up while performing for the audience. When not performing, members of Wah Lum Kung Fu formed a barricade for the audience by holding sticks horizontally.

Annual Lunar New Year parade snakes through Chinatown

Jessica Xing, photo editor February 13, 2025

The rhythm of drums, cymbals and gongs echoed through the streets of Chinatown Feb. 9 as colorful lions danced from storefront to storefront in the annual Lunar New Year parade. Hosted by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England, or CCBA, the parade began...

A child sleds down the Boston Common hill face first. He used his hands to push himself forward for more momentum.

Snowstorm brings childlike joy, wonder to Boston

Jessica Xing, photo editor February 11, 2025

Boston residents and visitors alike came out Feb. 9 to enjoy more than four inches of snow from an overnight storm. Despite the chilly temperatures, dozens congregated in Boston Common, bundled up in coats, scarves, hats and gloves. While some admired the pristine scenery...

A class attendee glides across the ice on one skate. Some attendees were on one skate, some were on two and others used support seals or other accommodations.

Bostonians glide into mindful mornings at IceFlow Yoga on Ice

Chloe Craft, photo staff February 8, 2025

Early in the morning Jan. 26, skaters braved the winter cold to start their day with IceFlow, a yoga-inspired ice skating class at the Boston Common Frog Pond led by accomplished ice skater Elin Schran. Though IceFlow is for adults only, the class was open to all skill levels...

Oullette sits for a photo with her labradoodle, Ella Mae, dressed in pink. Boston Dog Moms prepared different backdrops for pet owners to capture the event with, including a balloon wall and a pink Valentine’s Day background.

Boston Dog Moms hosts first ever Barkuterie Brunch at Liberty Hotel Ballroom

Aya Al-Zehhawi, photo staff February 4, 2025

As fresh snow welcomed Bostonians into the first day of February, dog moms and dads alike joined together to celebrate the month of love at the Boston Dog Moms Valentine’s Day Barkuterie Brunch in one of the city’s national historic landmarks: The Liberty Hotel. Hosted by...