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1 Remembering Snow Days Gone By 2 Manliness and the Great French Mustache Strike Why Sellers Must Reveal Their Homes’ Hidden Flaws 3 The Power of Planning Something to Look Forward To
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Boston Buzz Must-See Attractions and Events This Month
While life may seem to slow down after the New Year, Boston always offers plenty of exciting events and activities for tourists, visitors, and residents alike. From the city’s dazzling Chinese New Year Celebration to historic ghost tours celebrating its centuries- long history, Boston offers something for everyone. Here is a brief sampling. CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION: Boston has one of the largest Chinese communities in the country, and the annual Chinese New Year celebration along Chinatown Main Street is one of the nation’s most popular cultural events. The Lunar New Year Flower Market kicks off the festivities from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Jan. 24–28, at the China Trade Center, with a dazzling selection of flowers, Lunar New Year decorations, and souvenirs. The New Year celebration continues through Feb. 15, highlighted by the Chinatown Lion Dance
Parade on Sunday, Feb. 9. Thousands of visitors are expected to enjoy the celebration’s colorful cultural displays and delicious food. GHOSTS AND GRAVESTONES: This nightly tour of the city’s most haunted spots promises to enthrall mystery fans of all stripes. Walk among the dead through Boston’s historic graveyards. Visit the scene of the biggest grave- robbing scandal in New England history. Hear the story of the Boston Strangler, and see one of the city’s most haunted hotels. The 90-minute tour aboard the Trolley of the Doomed starts at the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. Caution: This narrative trek through four centuries of murder, mayhem, and hauntings may not be suitable for children under 13. MUSICAL DELIGHTS: The city’s many grand performance venues are hosting an eclectic assortment of concerts and performances. At
the MGM Music Hall, see the vocal group Boyz II Men on Jan. 17, or the reggae rock band the Elovators on Jan. 18. The Indie folk band BlindPilot will perform on Jan. 31 at the Paradise Rock Club. For fans of the classically beautiful Candlelight Concerts, take part in intimate performances by professional musicians in venues lit by thousands of electric candles. Tributes honor Beyonce on Jan. 23 at First Church in Cambridge and Taylor Swift Jan. 25 at Old South Church in Boston.
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