marcj said:
Im really love independant films, and was wondering if you guys knew of any good theatres that dont just have crap, like amc. Have any of you heard of the film program at the MFA? Things seem really mellow here... are most of the school not in session yet? Im just not much of a night person.... Id rather be learning virology.
Get yourself on the Green Line C train (or walk a mile or so west) and get yourself to the Coolidge Corner Theatre:
http://www.coolidge.org/
For absolutely fabulous sushi, check out Fugakyu at 1280 Beacon Street.
Coolidge Corner in general has a lot of fun restaurants and bars. There's an Irish bar that's particularly fun (I forget the name, it's been a while). It's a very friendly and cozy neighborhood, so just go and hang out.
Miracle of Science is hands-down the best bar in the MIT area. Great food and beer, fun "lab" atmosphere. There's a Carribean restaurant next door that's lots of fun as well (forget the name). That area is a bit seedy at night, so be careful.
Newbury street is a beautiful walking and shopping area, and has lots of bars and restaurants full of beautiful people. I particularly like the Cottonwood Cafe, which has a Southwest theme. Best mango margeritas you'll ever taste. At the Eastern end of Newbury Street is the public garden, which is a great place to relax and people-watch. You can even take a ride on a swan boat, if you like. The Make Way For Ducklings statues are there, too. Nearby are Hermes, Escada, and other chi-chi boutiques.
Walk across Boston Common, and you'll wind up at Charles Street. This street is filled with antiques, vintage clothing shops, art galleries, and eclectic boutiques, as well as many cozy restaurants and bakeries. You can even duck into the very touristy Cheers bar, if you like.
Keep heading East, and you'll wind up at Downtown Crossing, home of Filene's Basement. Great deals, if you're willing to elbow people aside and dig. There's another Filene's in Newton which is a bit less of a madhouse; but the Boston Filene's is the original. In that general area is Mantra, which features a hookah bar, open only after 10pm (check on that, as it's been a few years). Downstairs is a thumpa-thumpa dance club. Also nearby is The Littlest Bar, a really delightful (and, as you might expect given the name, SMALL) Irish bar. Irish bars in general are plentiful and fun in Boston.
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Im living right off of Longwood ave and will be going to school here and hopefully working nearby soon also. Its actually been a harder adjustment than i thought it would be, figuring out how to get around etc. Im really love independant films, and was wondering if you guys knew of any good theatres that dont just have crap, like amc. Have any of you heard of the film program at the MFA? Things seem really mellow here... are most of the school not in session yet? Im just not much of a night person.... Id rather be learning virology. 
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