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Spotted paid a visit to the 2012 Boston Fashion Awards at Bijou Lounge. See who was there.
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April 29 - May 20
'Little Shop of Horrors'
Seymour finds a special plant with quite the appetite in this campy cult classic being performed in Watertown.
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Family
Through May 6
'Geckos: Tails to Toepads'
More than 60 lizards of the Gekkonidae family await your bulging eyes at the Museum of Science.
Through May 13
Big Apple Circus
The one-ring circus is back for its annual visit with "Dream Big!" a new show full of juggling, acrobats, animal acts, and flying trapeze artists.
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Rainy day fun with kids
Rain have you cooped up indoors with the kiddos? Here's how to stay busy — and sane.
Theater/Arts Events
April 26 - May 6
'Don Quixote'
Rudolph Nureyev's "Don Quixote," performed by the Boston Ballet, focuses on the romance between Basilo and Kirtri rather than the title character.
May 29 - June 3
'Beauty and the Beast'
This bright, lively musical based on the classic Disney animated film will be in Boston for only one short week.
Restaurants
Best new restaurants
From casual spots to formal dining and everything in between, a look at the Boston area's top new eateries.
Cheap Eats | Roslindale
At Suya Joint, Nigerian cuisine comes to Roslindale Square
Based largely on starches, such as beans, plantains, and black-eyed peas, and stewed meats, meals are “like a Sunday dinner where you want to just kick your feet up after,” the waitress says.
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Dining Out | North End
Mare Oyster Bar serves seafood and Italian fare, with a wait
Everything does not work right at Mare Oyster Bar. There are long stretches between courses. Happily, the oysters are marvelous. If only the rest of the food were as good.
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Where to eat breakfast
From homey to haute, here is where to go for the most important meal of the day.
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Funky French toast
Head to one of these local restaurants to stuff your face with interesting takes on French toast, which include ingredients like bananas, cornflakes, and cranberries.
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Bloody Mary options around town
From drinks with bacon, cucumbers, or your own wild mix of ingredients, these red delights go beyond the basic brunch beverage.
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French fries with a twist
Drop the value meal and prepare your tastebuds for some real flavor with these yummy variations on french fries we found around the city.
Meat-free dining
Here are some of the cafes, restaurants, and even food trucks that offer vegan and vegetarian dining.
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Our readers know how to have a good time — from Lucky's in South Boston to the Burren in Somerville, Boston nightlife is alive and well.
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Searching for suds? For those of us who view happy hour as a hops adventure, Boston blissfully offers some fabulous beer bars.
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Explore local dive bars
Check out some of the neighborhood haunts Globe contributor Luke O'Neil uncovered while writing his book, "Boston's Best Dive Bars."
Independent coffee shops
Almost every street in Boston is home to a Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks (or both), but neighborhood coffee shops also have their own niche in our beloved city.