Boston Things to Do

Boston offers myriad options in terms of after-work drinks and interesting bars. In fact, it can be difficult to choose where to go for a night out or a mid-afternoon draft. For those looking for a worthwhile pub experience in the city, here are some suggestions.

“Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?” So says record store owner John Cusack in High Fidelity, between rambling about musical top-five lists and helping useless customers feel their way blindly through musical history.

But it doesn’t have to be that difficult for you – especially in Boston, where a small handful of record stores are still treading water despite the rapid shift to online corporate sellers.