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Today in BostonWed., Nov. 4
The forecast is on its wayIt updates every half hour.
- Sunrise 6:21 a.m.
- Sunset 4:34 p.m.
Things to do
1,248 events in Boston this week, from the Boston events calendar.
- Theater & DanceTour The Boch Center Wang Theatre & Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame$25Details
- Arts & CultureBoston Jewish Film FestivalDetails
- Tours & AttractionsHarvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour$20.95+FamilyDetails
- Tours & AttractionsBoston Ghost Tour$25.95+Details
- Theater & DanceBoston Lights - A Lantern Experience$60+Details
- Food & DrinkIconic Boston Food Tasting and History Tour On the Freedom Trail$135.50Details
- Arts & CultureThe World Spins to Bring Us CloserFreeDetails
- Arts & CultureAlfonso Ossorio: Line and LineageFreeDetails
- Schools Rescue PumpkinsFreeDetails
- Arts & CultureBruce Armitage - A Maker’s JourneyFreeDetails
- A Father Son Tour of Boston$43.50FamilyDetails
- Family & KidsMusical Instrument Instruction Day for Grades 4-8FamilyDetails
- Tours & AttractionsHarvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour$20.95+FamilyDetails
- Business & NetworkingItalian American Studies Association (IASA) ConferenceFreeDetails
- Arts & CultureThe World Spins to Bring Us CloserFreeDetails
- A Father Son Tour of Boston$43.50FamilyDetails
- Food & DrinkIconic Boston Food Tasting and History Tour On the Freedom Trail$135.50Details
- Marcus Gilmore: Journey to the New$0+Details
- Arts & CultureNewbury First-Generation College ExhibitionFreeDetails
- Classes & TalksMagic in Motion: Enchantment WorkshopFamilyDetails
- Arts & CultureThe Historian and the Historian-ish: Locating Historical Practice in the Digital PresentFreeDetails
- SportsKickboxing ($)$25Details
- Health & WellnessAshtanga Mysore - In Studio 🖐🏿 *Preregistration Required$32FamilyDetails
- Classes & TalksAll Tenant 5K- Treadmill ExpressFreeDetails
- MusicNECyto 2026 Fall Meeting$1500Details
- CommunityHandshakes & HeadshotsFreeDetails
- Family & KidsPreschool ChapelFamilyDetails
- Arts & CultureFood Tasting and History Tour of Boston's South End Neighborhood$135.50Details
- Arts & CultureFree Opening Day CelebrationFreeDetails
- SportsACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Newbury St x CorePower YogaFreeDetails
- SportsDAV 5K BostonFamilyDetails
- Business & NetworkingHarvard Women in Business Intercollegiate Business Conference (IBC)$76.54+Details
- MusicKoo Koo in CambridgeDetails
- SportsHarvard vs. Columbia Men’s FootballFreeDetails
- Theater & DanceLevel 2 (Intermediate) Ballet$25Details
- Festivals & HolidaysHaunted Boston Ghost and Pub Walking Tour$36.11+Details
- Theater & DanceTour The Boch Center Wang Theatre & Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame$25Details
- Arts & CultureFood Tasting and History Tour of Boston's South End Neighborhood$135.50Details
- Arts & CultureFit & Healthy Menopause: A Book Launch Morning with Dr. Kristina PintoFreeDetails
- SportsCARDIVÁLLE Trading Card Expo at Dorchester Brewing CompanyDetails
- Family & KidsConcert for Babies - Clarinet and Piano$15.38+FamilyDetails
- Theater & DanceLevel 2 (Intermediate) Ballet$25Details
- CommunityAutumn Garden Clean UpFreeDetails
- Food & DrinkBoston North End: Food Tour$41.40+Details
- Food & DrinkLive @ Brunch: Bruce Ferrara Trio at The BeehiveFreeDetails
- Classes & TalksHandmade for the Holidays Craft FairFreeDetails
- Family & KidsJeff Jam Sing-alongFreeFamilyDetails
- Family & KidsScout Day$12.51+FamilyDetails
- Family & KidsStorytime: Lily the Dragon and the Spooky Lake at Boston Public MarketFreeFamilyDetails
- Family & KidsSeaport SmallsFreeFamilyDetails
- MusicOne Down Left Once, Two Up Right Twice: John McDonald’s Music Shows Up and GoesDetails
- Classes & TalksCroissant Workshop at The Foundry$60.54Details
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Around Boston
From Boston 25 News, The Boston Globe and 4 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.
Boston 25 News1 hour ago
Worcester’s Indian Lake reopens following bacteria shutdown, on Boston 25 NewsIndian Lake reopened Wednesday after health officials determined the Cyanobacteria levels had returned to a safe threshold.
The Boston Globe1 hour ago
Iowa chapter of Salem-based Satanic Temple wins fight to participate in holiday event at State Capitol in Des Moines, on The Boston GlobeThe Iowa Department of Administrative Services intends to appeal the federal judge's ruling, court records show.
WCVB1 hour ago
Video: Friday rain, then a cooler weekend, on WCVBThursday brings a chance of afternoon showers with temperatures well above normal.
Boston 25 News2 hours ago
Here is what you need to know about keeping kids engaged during school breaks, on Boston 25 NewsStruggling to plan summer activities for your children? Read here for practical ideas to keep kids active, social, and learning during break.
Boston 25 News2 hours ago
Students, teachers urge Boston School Committee to reject proposed school closures, on Boston 25 NewsStudents, teachers and parents packed a Boston School Committee meeting Wednesday, urging district leaders to reconsider a long-term facilities plan that could close schools, including Charlestown High School.
Boston.com2 hours ago
Boston police looking for man they say broke into woman’s house, crawled into bed with her in Dorchester, on Boston.comBoston police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly broke into a woman's house and crawled in bed with her.
The Boston Globe2 hours ago
Paul George, Derrick White help Celtics survive drama against Bucks, on The Boston GlobeGeorge scored 25 points and White added 24 in a 109-102 victory Wednesday night at TD Garden.
Boston Agent Magazine2 hours ago
The 10 most expensive listings in Boston, on Boston Agent MagazineThe most expensive Boston homes listed include a panoramic penthouse, a Back Bay mansion and five properties on the same desirable street.
Boston.com2 hours ago
Will the Bruins enter the Nikita Kucherov sweepstakes?, on Boston.comWith Nikita Kucherov looking to leave the Lightning, should the Bruins be in the mix to pursue the reigning NHL MVP?
INDIA New England News2 hours ago
NECA Awards Video Series: Seceon Founder Chandra S. Pandey on Building an AI-Driven Cybersecurity Company and Navigating the Evolving Threat Landscape, on INDIA New England NewsBOSTON–The rapid evolution of cyber threats and the growing adoption of artificial intelligence are creating new challenges for businesses, making cybersecurity an increasingly critical priority for organizations worldwide. For Chandra
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