J.J. Donovan's Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109, North Market Building, J.J. Donovan's offers a true New England Pub experience., 617-523-9522

Aria 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116, This elegant after-dinner/after-theatre lounge and nightclub caters to a mature clientele and the corporate jet set; the club is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. , 617-338-7080

Pravda 116 116 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, Boston's Theater District, Pravda 116 is one of Boston’s hottest night spots and also serves extraordinary cuisine; Pravda also boasts the longest bar in Boston, with a center ice surface., 617-482-7799

Berklee Performance Center 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, This performance centre, located at the Berklee College of Music, offers a variety of musical performances and has been called “one of the premier venues for jazz and pop in the country” by the Boston Globe., 617-266-7455

Boston Symphony/Pops Orchestra 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, The Boston Symphony Orchestra features inspiring and top-grade performances of Classical pieces, as well as the popular Boston Pops series. In addition to the plethora of fine performances, the orchestra also offers education and community outreach programs. , 617-CONCERT

New England Conservatory of Music 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, The New England Conservatory of Music presents concerts by students and faculty, as well as performances by preeminent guest artists, in settings that range from drawing-room intimacy to concert hall grandeur. Of course, it goes without saying that education is a large part of the conservatory’s mission, and musical training for the very young, the young, and adults, through continuing education courses, is offered. , 617-536-2412

Boston Ballet 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116, Founded in 1963, the Boston Ballet has been a pioneering company throughout its illustrious career and has performed in Italy, London, China, and many other locations world-wide; Boston Ballet is known for its groundbreaking performances and impeccable renditions of ballet classics, and also sponsors community outreach programs., 617-695-6950

Boston Children's Theatre McCormack Theatre at UMASS, Boston Children's Theatre has presented “live theatre for children by children” for over fifty years. , 617-424-6634

Boston Hatch Shell Storrow Drive, Boston, MA 02205, This outdoor concert series is held along the Charles River and features such notable performances as the Boston Pops and a changing list of renowned guest artists., 617-727-5215

Boston Lyric Opera 45 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110, This professional opera company presents consummate performances of classic operas such as Carmen, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, The Abduction from the Seraglio, La Rondine, and Die Fledermaus., 617-542-4912

Charles Playhouse 74 Warrenton Street, Boston, MA 02116, Since its inception in 1958, the Charles Playhouse has enjoyed a long and colourful history and remained one of the most active Off-Broadway Theatre spaces in Boston. Throughout its history the theatre has seen the presentation of many classic dramatic works, including Jean Paul Sartre’s “No Exit,” Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Truman Capote’s “The Grass Harp,” Arthur Miller’s “A View From the Bridge,” and Tennessee William’s “Orpheus Descending” and “ This Property is Condemned.” , 617-451-0195

Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, The Colonial Theatre was built in 1900 and is the oldest continuously operating theatre in Boston; the design of the theatre makes it ideal for both dramatic and musical performances. The theatre has seen the performance of many classics in the areas of dramas, melodramas and musicals throughout its history, and stands out even more today for having survived the changes of the last century to become a jewel in the crown of American theatre that still offers a wide range of professional productions. , 617-426-9366

Emerson Majestic Theatre 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116, This landmark theatre has been one of the preeminent performing arts centers in Boston for one hundred years, and continues to be the site of performances of dramatic, operatic and musical works. , 617-824-8000

FleetBoston Pavilion 290 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210, This open-air amphitheatre is located on the historic waterfront and is host to concerts by the biggest names in pop, rock and jazz. , 617-737-6100

Handel and Haydn Society 300 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, Horticultural Hall, Founded in 1815 to enhance and preserve the performance of choral music in Boston, this chorus and period orchestra is the “oldest continuously performing arts organization in the country.” Both innovative performances and the performance and preservation of classic period pieces continues to be the driving force of this fine organization that features concerts of choral pieces and such symphonic pieces as Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony that features the choral ‘Ode to Joy’ in its fourth movement. , 617-266-3605

Huntington Theatre Company 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, This professional theatre presents classics, comedies, and the best in new works; located within Boston University, the theatre attracts an annual audience that exceeds one hundred seventy five thousand and continues to grow, and also offers extensive educational and community outreach programs. Much creative energy now goes into a program to “commission, develop, and produce new American plays,” which is an encouraging development for the state of artistic culture in America today., 617-266-0800

Lyric Stage Theatre 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116, The Lyric Stage Theatre is a professional Off-Broadway theatre that presents classic productions, lost or neglected plays, and premiers of new works; the whole gamut from comedy to soul-searching drama is presented impeccably by this professional theatre company., 617-585-5678

Shubert Theatre 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116, The Shubert Theatre is considered the “little princess” of Boston’s Theatre District, seats sixteen hundred, and has a history that stretches back to the early years of the Twentieth Century; throughout the years many of the brightest luminaries of acting have graced its stage, including Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud, John Barrymore, Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, and many more. The theatre continues to present finely-tuned performances of dramas and musicals, and has become the home for such organizations as Boston Lyric Opera and World Music. , 617-482-9393

Wang Center for the Performing Arts 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116, The Wang Centre is one of the leading performance centres in the United States, and is host to the entire range of performance arts. The shows presented include dramas, musicals, ballets, concerts, dance productions, and more. , 617-482-9393

Wilbur Theatre 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116, The Wilbur Theatre was built in 1914 and presents a “quiet simplicity and intimate, almost home-like atmosphere.” Throughout its history, the theatre has witnessed the performances of myriad luminary thespians, and now serves as the city’s “Broadway in Boston venue,” presenting classic and newer Broadway plays. , 617-423-4008

Shear Madness 74 Warrenton Street, Boston, MA 02116, The Charles Playhouse in the Theater District, Shear Madness is Boston's hilarious whodunit that invites the audience to solve the crime. Set in a hairstyling salon that is the scene of a wacky murder, the play is filled with up-to-the-minute spontaneous humor and is delightfully different every time you see it. Successful for over 25 years, Shear Madness holds the Guinness record as the longest-running play in the history of American Theater., 617-426-5225

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company This theatre company presents productions of the plays that were penned by the man who many think of as the greatest bard and playwright in the English language; the timeless and universal appeal of these works that explore the depths of the human soul and unite humankind through the fears, emotions, and problems that we share, is showcased by the vital, and often contemporary, presentations that are offered by this professional Shakespearian company., 617-423-7600

Wheelock Family Theatre 200 The Riverway, Boston, MA 02215, The Wheelock Family Theatre takes it as a mission to make theatre a vital force in the lives of the members of the Boston community; the theatre strives to become ever more accessible to all segments of the community, and features intergenerational and multicultural casts in order to better reflect the make up of the audience and the culture as a whole., 617-734-5200

Puppet Showplace Theatre 32 Station Street, Brookline, MA 02445, For over 30 years, the Puppet Showplace Theatre has provided audiences of all ages with the finest in puppetry arts. Come see one of the shows and browse through their store to take a look at the wide variety of puppets they offer for purchase. , 617-731-6400

Boston Bruins Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114, FleetCenter, The Boston Bruins is a professional ice hockey team that offers the excitement of professional matches., 617-624-1000

Boston Celtics 151 Merrimac Street, Boston, MA 02114, This professional NBA team, a Boston tradition, each season provides all the excitement that can be found in the game of basketball., 617-854-8000

Boston Red Sox 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215, Fenway Park, The Boston Red Sox bring the great American pastime to Boston., 617-267-1700

FleetCenter Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114, The Fleet Center is the premier sports and entertainment venue in Boston; home to both the Bruins and the Celtics, the centre also hosts other events, such as musical concerts, wrestling events, ice shows, and more., 617-624-1000