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Boston Globe - Entertainment

Over 40 Mass. cities and towns host a version of Porchfest. Why is the event so popular?

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odie henderson review | ★★★ - Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas sing for their suppers in 'Power Ballad' The latest from "Once" director John Carney hinges on a songwriting dispute.

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Andy Halliday, a star of 'Vampire Lesbians of Sodom,' dies at 73 -- His "hands and mouth are silent instruments of wit, whether he is playing male or female roles," one critic wrote, "he can turn his face into a dozen masks in a few minutes."

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THE VIP LOUNGE - Julia Murney on Ireland, peanut butter M&M's, and Reddit - She will make her Boston directorial debut this month in The Psych Drama Company's production of "Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune" at the Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Black Box Theatre, June 18-28.

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Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56 -- Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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All the movies you'll watch this summer

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10 NEW SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER

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Read more from our Summer Arts Guide

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Find plant-based bliss at the seven best vegetarian restaurants in the Boston area -- The days of the sad portobello burger are behind us. At these spots, meatless does not mean joyless.

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Find your next treasure at these eight thrift stores and vintage shops -- Discover the best vintage stores in Boston for unique and stylish finds. From vintage clothing to accessories, these shops have it all.

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Best of the Best - 22 bucket list activities in Greater Boston, for visitors (and locals, too) If you're at a loss for things to do in Boston in a city that's rich with history, culture, and sports, you're probably looking in the wrong places. We'll show you where to go.

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Who will win, and who should win at the Tony Awards on Sunday -- Can "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" pull off an upset against "Ragtime"? Will John Lithgow add to his trophy case?

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Questlove explores another titan of Black music in Earth, Wind & Fire documentary -- His latest film, "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)," debuts on HBO on June 7 at 9 p.m. and streams on HBO Max.

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'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery' inspires both nostalgia and a bad taste about the '90s -- The festival clearly meant a lot to the attendees and performers, but the misogyny that greeted it has aged incredibly poorly.

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'Marty, Life Is Short' takes a serious look at comedian Martin Short -- The Netflix documentary features interviews with Short's many collaborators, including Steve Martin, John Mulaney, and the late Catherine O'Hara.

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Boston loves to read: These are the 12 best bookstores to visit

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The nine best soccer bars in Greater Boston for World Cup watching

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Get into the groove with live music at these nine venues in and around Boston

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Six records stores to delight music lovers who prefer the sound of vinyl

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From Somerville PorchFest to First Night, don't miss these 14 festivals

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Double-fisting hot dogs and one fired from a cannon: Why is the MFA adding them to Revolutionary War paintings?

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13 NEW ROMANCE NOVELS TO STEAM UP YOUR SUMMER READING LIST

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12 NEW MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS TO ADD TO YOUR SUMMER READING LIST

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If this cross-country car race had ended differently, would we all be driving Shawmuts now?

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Local bestsellers for the week ended May 31

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Who said Boston's nightlife isn't exciting? Rihanna, A$AP Rocky party with Jaylen Brown in Back Bay.

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At the Coolidge Corner Theatre's Bleak Week, fans are watching cinema's most devastating works

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'Cape Fear' has changed names, locales, and formats. Now, it's an Apple TV series.

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Inside the real-life weather forecast depicted in the movie 'Pressure'

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Irish writer Maggie O'Farrell writes a love letter to her home and its language

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Fighting words — the Revolutionary kind

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