Outside the Frame
Your local guide to what’s happening in Boston — with a flair for the avant-garde.

Our Favorite Winter Markets in Boston
Beantown has dressed for the holidays! Combining yuletide traditions, contemporary art and crafts, eye-popping technology and design, Boston’s markets have it all covered. Experience a mixture of history and modernity at these great winter markets.

Boston’s Last Great Art Exhibitions of 2019
Finish the year with a taste of Boston’s exceptional art collections. The following exhibitions represent some of the best contemporary and conceptual art from local and international artists. Whether you want funky and urban creations or bold and unforgettable artwork, the winter 2019/2020 season has something for everyone.

Our Favorite Pub Crawls in Boston
Exploring Boston’s history is a must when visiting Beantown. If you’re dreading a monotonous history tour, pub crawls are a creative, fun and different way to learn about The Freedom Trail, Fenway and the city’s colonial past. Take a look at our pick of the best pub crawls in Boston.

Enjoying Thanksgiving Away from Home
Is going home for Thanksgiving too far or too expensive? What if, instead, you’re planning on visiting Boston over Thanksgiving weekend? Boston has plenty stored for anyone wanting to run, eat and see live action engineering at MIT. Read more below.