Metro Arts
Artist Profile: Derrick Teh on Malaysian Cooking, Running a Pop-Up Restaurant, and Never Getting Bored
Sekali’s menus are undeniably ambitious, imaginatively informed by the confluence of where Teh has been and where he is now.
Harvard Square Has a Plethora of Cafes, but None of Them Are Truly Great
No coffee shop can have it all, but, in a market this saturated, they could at least try to serve their core consumer base.
Augustin Hadelich with the BSO: A Performance Worthy of a Modern Violin Great
This performance was a worthy tribute to the contrasting, yet equally expressive qualities of Romantic and contemporary classical music.
Author Sam Sussman Talks ‘Boy from the North Country’ and Why Art is Larger than Life at Porter Square Books
On Oct. 21, debut author Sam Sussman visited Porter Square Books to discuss his novel “Boy from the North Country.”
Steven Pinker Explains What Happens When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows
On Sept. 29, Harvard Professor Steven Pinker sat down at the First Parish Church to discuss his most recent book on common knowledge.
‘Our Town’ Review: Radiance Found in Simplicity
Lyric Stage Boston stole hearts with its modern yet deferential revitalization of the timeless work, directed by Courtney O’Connor.
‘Comedy is Not the End Goal’: Sam Kissajukian Embraces the Interdisciplinary in ‘300 Paintings’
"Comedy is a great way to create accessibility — if you can keep people laughing, it stops their defense mechanisms from going up," Kissajukian said.
‘300 Paintings’ Review: The Most Innovative Live Performance You’ll See This Year
Kissajukian’s humor does not trivialize the weight of his illness, but instead familiarizes, endears, and humanizes someone living with bipolar disorder.
Jadu Heart Concert Review: A Post-Romantic, Psychedelic, Trip-Hop Experience
Having last performed in Boston in 2023, Jadu Heart received a well-deserved welcome back in response to the electrifying production they put on.
Daily Provisions Review: No, You’re Not Seeing Double
The cafe attempts to cut through corporate-cafe stereotypes with some character flourishes, but falls well short in its execution.
‘MACBETH’ Review: Sparse Staging Becomes a Burden in Mixed Triumph
While the restrained staging invited intimacy and allowed the supporting cast’s arias to shine, the production often faltered under its own minimalism.
Celestial Duality: Debussy and Mahler at the BSO
The pairing of Debussy and Mahler illuminated the BSO’s command of sound and sensitivity under Nelsons’ direction.
sombr Concert Review: A Cheeky Yet Passionate Welcome to the Stage
sombr perfectly balanced entertaining arrogance and silly antics with heartfelt sincerity, creating an endearing and charismatic persona.
Artist Profile: Sneha Shrestha on Nepali Letters and Fostering a South Asian Arts Culture
Sneha Shrestha, the Arts Program Manager at Harvard’s Lakshmi Mittal and Family Institute of South Asian Studies, is a Nepali visual artist known for her work with graffiti, Nepali scripture, and larger canvas work.
Nate Smith Concert Review: Live Music, Always
Jazz, usually, is reminiscent of passion. Nate Smith’s music — akin to modern jazz — felt like passion, but entirely calculated.
