Metro Arts
‘Did You Eat? (밥 먹었니?)’ Review: Emotional Projections
Zoë Kim’s autobiographical one-woman play ponders how to lead with love when your family denies it.
‘Tartuffe’ Review: An Innovative Rendition of Molière’s Classic Play
Director Bryn Boice incorporates modern ad libs and props throughout “Tartuffe,” which cleverly connects an old script to relatively young audiences.
Artist Profile: Ben Van Leeuwen on the Good Ice Cream
From the second-hand Chevrolet in 2008 to the stunning pastel parlors today, Van Leeuwen remains steadfast in his sincere dedication to quality products.
Tokyo Police Club Concert Review: A Final Victory Lap for a ’00s Band of Brothers
Frontman Dave Monks reminisced about their fourth-grade class, late night rehearsals on high school weeknights, and their first shows in Boston.
Jeffrey Deaver and Isabella Maldonado are Partners-in-Crime-Fiction: Boston Book Festival Mystery Keynote
Jeffrey Deaver and Isabella Maldonado gave the mystery keynote at the 2024 Boston Book Festival following their recent collaboration, "Fatal Intrusion."
‘& Juliet’ Review: From Star-Crossed Lover to Star of the Show
Directed by Luke Sheppard, "& Juliet" hands power back to its heroine and makes it clear that the age-old story is worth revisiting.
‘A Real Pain’ at IFF Boston: A Fertile Concept Fails to Come to Life
While "A Real Pain" has a strong concept and delivers some moving and funny moments, it is weighed down by the off-putting charm of its protagonist.
Concert Review: Clairo’s Love for Boston Echoes Through Roadrunner
The crowd’s energy was high throughout the night, a testament to Clairo’s ability to connect and interact with her fans.
Kismet Coffee Shop: Warm, Cozy, and Delicious
Kismet is a hive of movement in the midst of the calm and quiet residential neighborhood bordering Brattle Street.
‘Ellbogen’ Review and Q&A at Coolidge Corner Theater: Adolescence and Alienation
In the end, “Ellbogen” delivers a powerful, politically and culturally charged story of a young woman finding herself in the wake of a life-altering event.
Alden & Harlow Review: Bold Flavors, Fresh Fare, and Family-Style Dining
This tendency to combine the familiar with the unexpected is both Alden & Harlow’s greatest strength, and perhaps its singular limitation.
In Photos: Clairo Charms Roadrunner
Clairo's Charm Tour featured the artist’s third studio album, “Charm,” with three sold-out shows at Boston’s Roadrunner from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30.
Jeff VanderMeer Talks Craft, Climate, and ‘Absolution’ at The Brattle Theatre
Over 150 attendees filled the Brattle Theatre on Oct. 22 for the second stop on Jeff VanderMeer’s U.S. tour for his book "Absolution."
‘Pru Payne’ Review: Trying to Remember While Feeling Dismembered
"Pru Payne" serves as a reminder of the fragility of identity within a story about forgetting.
