Adam Theater's "Library Lion" engages young audiences in Boston with a puppet-filled, musical story about a lion in a library, encouraging exploration of rules and thinking.

"Wonder," a musical adaptation of R.J. Palacio's novel by the American Repertory Theater, features a pop score by A Great Big World and tackles themes of bullying and acceptance in a middle school setting.

The Norman Rockwell Museum presents "Jazz Age Illustration," displaying over 150 pieces reflecting American culture from 1919-1942, including works by Aaron Douglas and John Held Jr.

The Boston Fringe Festival returns to The Rockwell in May 2026 offering diverse, unjuried performances with all ticket proceeds going directly to artists.

The Apollinaire Theatre Company's "Is This a Room" uses Reality Winner's FBI transcript to tell her interrogation story, captivating audiences with its psychological intensity and verbatim dialogue.

Boston's United Dance Company presents 'The Extraordinary Nutcracker,' an inclusive, narrated version of the holiday classic featuring dancers with disabilities.

The Cambridge Program for Individuals with Special Needs is presenting "The Big Christmas Show" featuring cast members with special needs, at the Russell Youth and Community Center.

Gloucester prepares for a Revolutionary War reenactment in 2026, to portray the 1775 Battle of Gloucester, a key event in U.S. naval history. Over 500 reenactors will participate in the event at Stage Fort Park.

The Boston Globe reviewed "A Sherlock Carol," a play blending Sherlock Holmes with Ebenezer Scrooge, noting its fast pace and packed script but praising the performances.

Boston's art community anticipates "How We Go," a performance blending dance, music, and spoken word by beheard.world, focusing on artistic integration.

Cambridge Arts has released three new open datasets about the city's public art, offering information on artwork, conservation efforts, and sidewalk poetry, accessible digitally through the city's open data portal.

Three new mosaic murals, embodying community and educational themes, have been installed at the Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools and Community Complex in Cambridge.

Michael Talbot's new art exhibition "Conversations With Time" opens Nov. 17 at Gallery 344 in Cambridge, featuring paintings inspired by his "Atlas" series and his vision for a new local mural.