Things We're Excited About in Boston + Beyond

Brian Kerry, National Geographic / New England Aquarium

This week Nat Geo photographer and New England Aquarium resident explorer caught a rare video of two whales embracing off the coast of Cape Cod. The footage was caught during a joint exploration between the New England Aquarium and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution! You can read the full article about the moment and watch the video here.

See below for what we’re excited about this week. We hope you’re able to enjoy the beautiful weather!

May 11 - May 17

Hidden Cultures of Whales | May 13 

Coming off the heels of filming the beautiful Disney+ film Secrets of Whales (now streaming), Brian Skerry, Nat Geo photographer and New England Aquarium resident explorer will discuss his rare experiences with these beautiful creatures. Watch it free via the Boston Globe.

Time Out Market | May 13

Boston’s Time Out Market *finally* returns this week, coming in hot with new foods, live music, oyster-bar pop-up and even some kid-friendly programming. Use this link to view the weekend line-up of events.

International Film Festival | Now through May 16

Boston’s biggest film festival returns virtually for a second year in a row, beaming more than 75 films into your living room over the course of 11 days. We’re particularly excited for Questlove’s Sundance favorite, “The Summer of Soul.”

City Winery on the Greenway

Visit Boston’s only outdoor wine garden at Dewey Square in the Financial District. It’s a fun spot to meet up with friends and grab a tasty Mediterranean-inspired charcuterie, cheese and more to compliment your garden experience.

Boston Open Market | May 15

This weekly arts market has returned with a new location, Copley Square! Take advantage of the sunny weather this week and stop by for local goods, delicious food and community -- every Saturday 11:00-5:00pm.