During Cakeswagg’s first freestyle gigs aboard the Roxbury school bus, she never pictured herself pursuing rap music as a career. So, being billed at the Boston Calling Music Festival over Memorial Day weekend was a “bucket list” experience for the up-and-coming hip-hop artist.
Fans of all ages flocked to Boston Calling from May 24-26 as the four-stage festival overtook the Harvard Athletic Complex in Cambridge and featured some of the most sought-after acts in pop music today. Here’s a look at who met, succeeded and failed to reach my expectations.
By Anna Albrecht, Arts & Community Editor
• June 1, 2024
The transition to college can be stressful. Moving out, moving in, starting classes, making new friends — it’s an experience that is hard to find the humor in. However, Boston University offers its own solution: a myriad of student-led comedy clubs where there is a place for everyone.
By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor
• April 9, 2024
Jalwa, a BU Bollywood fusion dance team, performed at the 15th annual South Asian Showdown, a competition between “the best” Indian fusion and Bollywood dance teams, on Saturday.
By Anna Albrecht, Arts & Community Editor
• April 7, 2024
Poet Selma Asotić visited the Pardee School of Global Studies for a reading and discussion of her debut poetry collection that emerged from a cross-cultural life between Bosnia and the United States.
The stakes were high for the Allegrettos on Saturday at the 28th International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Northeast Semifinals, a make-or-break competition held at Berklee College of Music
The New England Philharmonic hosted the first annual New Music New England, a showcase that aims to spotlight New England composers, at Tsai Performance Center on Sunday.
Emmy- and BAFTA-nominated director Jeremy Webb visited the College of Communication on Friday for a screening and discussion about his work, which includes "The Last of Us" and "Downton Abbey."
Ruth E. Carter, renowned costume designer known for her work on the "Black Panther" movies, accepted the Coolidge Award from Coolidge Corner Theatre on Oct. 15.
Werner Herzog, world-renowned filmmaker, spoke about his new memoir, “Every Man for Himself and God Against All” at WBUR’s CitySpace on Thursday evening.
CollegeFest, an annual event that allows students from Boston colleges to connect with brands and vendors, originated in 1985 at the BU Armory, now Agganis Arena.
