The Boston Arts Festival (aka the Boston AHTS Festival) features the best of the Boston Arts Scene ‑ both visual & performance. Started in 2003 as a single afternoon event, the festival has expanded into a 2‑day celebration incorporating a diverse performing arts program & a specially built artists’ village. Based in the idyllic Christopher Columbus Park on Boston’s waterfront, the festivities glisten in perfect symmetry with the parks surroundings. This year the event takes place August 30 and 31, noon – 6 pm.  For more information visit www.celebrateboston.com/boston-arts-festival.htm.