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American Watercolors, 1880–1990: Into the Light
Discover how American watercolorists from Winslow Homer to Hannah Wilke leveraged the imaginative and experimental capacity of the medium to create marvelously diverse works over more than a century. Into the Light presents 100 compelling and rarely seen watercolors by well-known and historically underrepresented American artists selected from the Harvard Art Museums’ deep and diverse holdings. […]
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In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An Exploration of Change and Loss [May 14, 2022 – May 31, 2024]
Artwork by Leah Sobsey for “In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An Exploration of Change and Loss” exhibition, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Digitized cyanotype Artwork by Leah Sobsey for “In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An Exploration of Change and Loss” exhibition, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cyanotype on glass with 23K gold In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An […]
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Harvard Square Food Tour
Ever wonder why Harvard Square was Julia Child’s favorite neighborhood? Do you love old, historic cities that have European cobblestone streets? Then join us for this delicious culinary adventure through historical Harvard Square in Cambridge! If you’re visiting Boston or here on a vacation to Boston or a local looking for fun things to do […]
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Washington’s Arrival at The Longfellow House
In mid-July 1775, General George Washington established a nine-month headquarters at 105 Brattle Street during the Siege of Boston. Washington's camp would come to include the general and Mrs. Washington, enslaved and free laborers, aides, soldiers, and military advisors. Join living history actors John Koopman and Sandy Spector and the staff of Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters […]
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Brattle Theatre Presents: “Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday”
Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker […]
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The American Repertory Theater Presents “Evita”
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning rock opera Evita follows the adored and reviled Eva Perón’s meteoric rise from an impoverished childhood to first lady of Argentina until her death at 33. Directed by Sammi Cannold (Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment, Endlings, Violet), this eagerly anticipated revival featuring unforgettable songs including “Buenos Aires” and “Don’t […]
Find out moreBrattle Theatre Presents: “Hausu”
One of the great rediscoveries of the past 20 years, this candy-colored ghost story follows a group of teenage girls who head off for a weekend in the country but end up at the mercy of a haunted house and its sinister inhabitants including a man-eating piano, an evil cat spirit, and, for some reason, […]
Find out moreBrattle Theatre Presents: “An American Werewolf in London”
Two American tourists in England are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists.
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Dead to the Core
Dead to the Core is a collective of singer-songwriters and acoustic musicians, led by musician/author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, with a shared love of the Grateful Dead. In intimate concerts, the musicians celebrate the band’s music not through note-for-note re-creations but by playing the songs their own way—letting them grow and evolve collaboratively in the true […]
Find out moreBrattle Theatre Presents: “An American Werewolf in London”
Two American tourists in England are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists.
Find out moreThe American Repertory Theater Presents “Evita”
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Tony Award-winning rock opera Evita follows the adored and reviled Eva Perón’s meteoric rise from an impoverished childhood to first lady of Argentina until her death at 33. Directed by Sammi Cannold (Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment, Endlings, Violet), this eagerly anticipated revival featuring unforgettable songs including “Buenos Aires” and “Don’t […]
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Brattle Theatre Presents: “Infinity Pool”
While staying at an isolated island resort, James and Em are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi, they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident […]
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