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Academy 2021 Boston

November 3 - November 6, 2021

The Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with the Boston Hospitality Partners are thrilled to welcome Academy 2021 Boston presented by the American Academy of Optometry. A lot has changed here recently, so be prepared to be introduced to a new Boston. Our Waterfront is booming with restaurants and harbor walks, our museums have expanded and our hotels have renovated. But not to worry, our mix of colonial charm and urban sophistication still shines through making Boston a dynamic site for meetings of all kind. 

Even though Boston is one of the largest cities in the country, its accessibility is unparalleled. And while it's easy to  see the sights on foot, Boston also has an excellent public transportation system. In addition to everything within the city limits,  some of Massachusetts' most scenic and historic towns are just a short distance from the city center and its proximity to other must-see sites all around New England, make it one of the country's most diverse and exciting locations. 

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Blue Man Group

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Bluebeard’s Castle | Four Songs

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The lighting of Charlesgate Park began in 2021 and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is excited to...

The Salem Witch Trials Walk

Enjoy our new self-guided audio walking tour, which takes you inside the galleries and outside the...

DRAGtacular Brunch - Madonna: Queen of Pop

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Into the Woods

Careful what you wish for in this timeless, Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim. Putting...

David Sedaris

David Sedaris has shared his life with us and made us laugh for decades. From the absurdist...

Our Journey

Journey to new depths with two insightful contemporary works that reflect our curiosity about the...

The Wiz

A beloved Broadway gem, The Wiz offers a dazzling mix of rock, gospel and soul music. This timeless...

Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)

Mozart's beloved opera Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) returns to the Boston...

The Marriage of Fiagro

Mozart's beloved opera Le nozze di Figaro ( The Marriage of Figaro ) returns to the Boston...

Bud, Not Buddy

Based on the Coretta Scott King award-winning novel by Christopher Paul Curtis, Bud, Not Buddy...

Paul Taylor Dance Company

A favorite of Boston audiences for decades, the Paul Taylor Dance Company returns as part of the...

My Fair Lady

From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific , comes “a sumptuous...

Curtain Up: New Musical Theater Songs by Berklee Students

Don’t miss this dazzling array of musical theater talent at the 14th annual showcase of original...

Spring Dance Concert: Limitless

Boston Conservatory at Berklee presents its spring dance concert, Limitless, an incredible evening...

Beetlejuice

He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to your city. It’s...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

From seminal repertory pieces like Alvin Ailey’s Revelations, to new material that engages with...

Omar

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All Children Travel 50% Off

ALL children ages 2-12 are eligible to receive a 50% discount with one full fare paying adult. One...

Fast Track Lunch | $15 Lunch Special

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Kids under 12 eat free when accompanied by an adult, with the order of a qualified adult entree.

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