Berklee associate professor Dr. Chelsey Green was elected chair of the Recording Academy board, becoming the first Black woman and the youngest person to hold the role.

A British‑Nigerian actor says Harvard's A.R.T. allowed an unqualified backstage worker to braid her hair, leaving her with permanent hair loss and emotional trauma. She has sued for racial discrimination.

The Boston Pops will run May 8–June 6, 2026 at Symphony Hall with Ray Chen opening and debuts by Jacob Collier and St. Vincent, plus film, Pride and Gospel nights.

Harvard’s Goel Center in Allston has topped off its timber frame and is being finished with low‑carbon materials and a community mural.

The Trisha Brown Dance Company performed at the Boston Arts Academy Theater, showcasing Brown's choreography, including "Glacial Decoy," "Son of Gone Fishin'," and "Rogues."

Boston Lyric Opera’s Opera + Community Studios is targeting a March 2026 public debut in Fort Point after a $10M+ fundraising push and early programming that includes Mahler and recitals.

The Boston Symphony and New England Conservatory launched 'BSO x NEC' at Symphony Hall, promising shared programming, masterclasses and a free youth chorus.

Boston celebrates Lunar New Year with cultural events including traditional dances, concerts, and culinary activities, spanning February into early March.

Walnut Hill School for the Arts students are set to perform "The Cottage" at Calderwood Pavilion, injecting British farce with modern elements and empowering female characters. School values character and community over competition.

Harvard's Houghton Library holds an exhibit titled "Thanks for Typing," exploring women's contributions to literary history through typing, showcasing typescripts, guides, and ads until May 1.

Broadway In Boston announces the 2026-27 season lineup, featuring "Operation Mincemeat," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "Maybe Happy Ending," among other shows. Subscriptions are now available.

Public art installation "Big Other" features large googly eyes on Boston buildings as part of the WINTERACTIVE celebration, blending pop culture and social commentary.

Margot Douaihy is to launch her new book "Divine Ruin", offering a queer angle to crime fiction, with an event on January 12 in Somerville featuring a conversation with author Ana Reyes.