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Find a spot to relax or grab a vegan meal. Learn about the airport's hidden gems.

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Get more out of Boston for less. See 25 recession-proof (and fun) things to do.
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Sports

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Holiday arts preview
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Your guide to holiday arts

It's time for mistletoe and holly. Get performing arts event listings along with gift ideas, recipes, travel information, and more.
Who's Bad: Michael Jackson tribute
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The beat goes on

The King of Pop may be gone, but his music remains. Hear MJ's hits tonight, when tribute band Who's Bad plays the House of Blues.
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The eye of Essaydi

Lalla Essaydi's large-scale photos riff on 19th-century Orientalist painting with an ironic and critical eye. See them at the DeCordova.

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Family

'Harry Potter'
Running through Feb. 21

'Harry Potter: The Exhibition'

More than 200 items from the movies are on display at the Museum of Science, including Harry's glasses and his Nimbus 2000 broomstick.
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Bring the Family: Japanese House
Bring The Family

From Kyoto, with love

Style editor Hayley Kaufman took her children to the Japanese House at the Children's Museum for washi paper crafts and story time.

Nightlife

Recess
Nov. 28

Recess

Get down as resident DJ Mikey Lee spins thumping dance tracks. DJs Die Young and David Day are also on the bill at the Milky Way.
Readers' Boston-area picks
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Your Boston-area picks

We spend our days telling you where to drink, dine, and dance around Hub. So, for a change, we asked locals for their suggestions.

Theater/Arts Events

Playing Nov. 4
Playing Dec. 4

Bob Saget

Everyone's favorite TV dad brings his (rather raunchy) stand up routine to Boston's Wilbur Theatre.
'Mamma Mia!'
Playing Dec. 15 - 27

'Mamma Mia!'

A girl embarks on a quest to find her father in this raucous, energetic show set against the pulsing, dance-worthy music of ABBA.

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Three Boston bike routes
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Three Boston rides

We've put together suggested bike routes for your pedaling pleasure, complete with restaurant, bike shop, and sightseeing ideas along the way.
Craft beer picks
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Better beer

You could spend weeks trying every beer made in New England. Here's a six-pack to get you started: unique local brews that are delicious right now.
Quirky, fun brunches
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Brunch eggs-travaganza

In a bacon-and-eggs rut? Sick of your local pancakes place? Check out these quirky dining options around the city and kick it up a notch.
Martinis at Gargoyles
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Martinis with history

Gargoyles owner James Conforti and bartender Paul Christie set out to make classic martinis and Manhattans when they opened in 1996.