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Cupcake crawl

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Hot chocolate

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Clam shacks

Few things are more synonymous with New England than the region's clam and lobster shacks.

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Memorial Day events

Memorial Day is a time to honor our service men and women. There are plenty of activities happening around Boston this weekend to do just that with the family.

Mondays

Spin the Bottle at Brick and Mortar

Every Monday night at signless Central Square outpost Brick and Mortar there's Spin the Bottle, which features a different DJ and a host of special craft cocktails just for the occasion.

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What's on the waterfront

Looking for adventure on Boston's up-and-coming waterfront? From food trucks and boat rides to a carousel for the kids, find things to do.

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Free Slurpees, Pinkberry, and more

Thirsty? Stop by any participating 7-11 on Wednesday, May 23 to pour yourself a free Slurpee between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Then on Friday,...

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'Billy Elliot: The Musical'

The Tony Award-winning tale of a young boy from a British coal-mining family who pursues his dream of becoming a ballet dancer.

May 29 - June 3

'Beauty and the Beast'

This bright, lively musical based on the classic Disney animated film will be in Boston for only one short week.

Through July 6

'Paper Zoo'

Works hung at child-friendly height include Picasso's lithograph "The Toad" and Rembrandt's "Sleeping Puppy."

Where kids eat free

Being a parent can be expensive. But taking your family out to eat doesn't have to be. All you need to do is know where and when kids eat free.

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Rainy day fun with kids

Rain have you cooped up indoors with the kiddos? Here's how to stay busy — and sane.

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'Avenue Q'

Part flesh (humans), part felt (puppets), and packed with heart, "Avenue Q" tells the story of a recent college grad who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q.

Through June 9

'Xanadu'

The word means a beautiful, idyllic place. The musical means roller disco, the 80s, and a Greek muse disguised as an Australian on Venice Beach.

Review: Exuberant comedy 'Xanadu' rolls along

Thmor Da offers vibrant Cambodian

Cambodian fare has long stood in the shadow of its popular Thai and Vietnamese neighbors. It is cuisine you may have never met. A cozy restaurant just blocks from Revere Beach is happily making introductions.

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Dining Out | Somerville

Bring on the tacos and tequila at the Painted Burro

Do we really need more fancified tacos and tequila? In Somerville, yes, clearly. Often going out to eat is not about what your city has to offer, but what your neighborhood does.