Hannah Hughes

3 weeks ago | berkeleybeacon.com | Ryan Yau |Hannah Hughes

“Don’t Eat The Mangos,” takes the stage at the Huntington on April 3. It’s a story of dark secrets, wicked humor, and honest truths, all with a talented cast and crew to bring it to life. Written by Ricardo Pérez González, the play focuses on the lives of three sisters living in Puerto Rico. As they prepare for an incoming storm, the sisters come to terms with emotional revelations about their family and home.

1 month ago | berkeleybeacon.com | Meg Richards |Hannah Hughes

The Tony Award-winning revival of Jason Robert Brown’s musical “Parade” marched into Emerson’s Colonial Theater on March 11. “Parade” was adapted into a musical by Alfred Uhry (book) and Jason Robert Brown (music and lyrics). It premiered in 1998 and got its Broadway revival two years ago. “Parade” tells the story of Leo Frank, who was convicted for the murder of 13-year-old Mary Phagan in Georgia in 1913.

1 month ago | berkeleybeacon.com | Max Ardrey |Hannah Hughes

Time Out Market in Fenway was filled with more than just delicious food on Friday. The food hall hosted a Spring is Queer event, the first in a series of monthly pop-ups. “There’s massive diversity to this community. People ask me all the time, ‘What’s your demographic?’ Our demographic is everyone,” said Michael Minicello, general manager of Time Out Market. This particular market was organized by an art shop based in Revere, Planning With A Scorpio, which is owned by a queer Puerto Rican couple.

2 months ago | berkeleybeacon.com | Bryan Liu |Hannah Hughes

Inside from the cold, tables full of art supplies fill the wide, open space of Zone 3’s large studio space. Warm from the music, laughter, and people, there is a comfort and openness here that weaves its way around the seating, the make-shift bar, and the soon-to-be empty pizza boxes. With food, drinks, and great company, Brighton’s Zone 3 invites guests to unleash their inner artists at their weekly Drinking and Drawing event.

2 months ago | berkeleybeacon.com | Ryan Yau |Hannah Hughes

In Cambridge, the smell of deep, rich chocolate fills the room on Hampshire Street, wafting through shelves of wine bottles, around walls full of polaroids, and over the plush, cushioned seating. A fluid, pop rock record gently spins, filling the corners of the dining room with music. This is Zuzu’s Petals, a dessert and wine bar that focuses on bringing a scrumptious screen-free experience to its patrons. No phones are allowed while dining, a rule strictly enforced by signs, as well as the staff.