By now, the phrase “Boston Strong” is a powerful reminder not only of marathon runners’ incredible drive and dedication, but of community and hope in the face of adversity. Dave Span

  Beginning April 15, in celebration of the return of the giant Pacific octopus (pictured) to its expanded home at the New England Aquarium, the appropriately titled Tentacles program makes

 On April 18, the 120th Boston Marathon yet again gives the area’s enthusiastic running fans the opportunity to cheer on an international field of elite and amateur harriers as they battle the

The local host of the World Figure Skating Championships at the TD Garden March 28–April 3, The Skating Club of Boston has a long and distinguished history as an influential and pioneering mover and

  Whether it’s a colonial-era site like the Old North Church or the iconic Back Bay row houses, Boston is best known as a city of brick landmarks. Yet for Chris Grimley, Boston’s concret

 Fans of the beloved musical The Sound of Music—and you know who you are—may have to resist singing along when the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein tuner takes up residence at the Boston Opera

  For the ninth year, AD20/21: Art & Design of the 20th & 21st Centuries & Boston Print Fair returns to the Cyclorama at the South End’s Boston Center for the Arts April 7–10

  For the first time ever, Boston plays host to one of the biggest figure skating competitions outside of the Olympics—the World Figure Skating Championships (refer to listing, page 18). T