A weekly calendar might look like this: all-ages hardcore matinee on Sunday, up-and-coming rock showcase on Tuesday, Afro-pop extravaganza Wednesday, head-banging metal on Thursday, vintage blues on Friday, all topped off with a ’60s rock legend in town on Saturday night.
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BARELY A GLIMMER OF HOPE: MCKIBBEN LOOKS AT WHAT COULD BE THE END OF ‘THE HUMAN GAME’ IN ‘FALTER’
“By most accounts, we’ve used more energy and resources during the last thirty-five years than in all of human history.”
WALK THIS WAY: A BOSTON-CAMBRIDGE EVENT BORN TO HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY ADDICTION
“It’s going from Central Square in Cambridge over the Mass Ave Bridge and then into the Boston Common. Both cities are heavily affected by drugs and alcohol, and most have a deep sense of community. Families have been torn apart, and they’ve also been brought back together.”
DIAGONAL LIFE CIRCUS: BREAD & PUPPET RETURNS WITH ANOTHER STICK UP ITS SLEEVE
Besides the tradition, there’s the troupe’s compelling content, and the Bread and Puppet spectacle is like no other. In Krugman’s words, “the show is meant to shake city slickers and country cornstalks alike out of their complacency in the face of the destruction of the planet and the political and economic tyranny under which we all live.”
MAD PROPS: FLOW ARTS SUMMITS WELCOME EVERYONE FROM PRO SPINNERS TO START-UP JUGGLERS
The square is bustling with activity. Groups of flow artists, jugglers and passersby circle up, picking up, discarding, and trying out different props at random. Near the main road, an impromptu multiball contact juggling class is in session.
SOUND OF THE CITY: BERKLEE AND FRIENDS TAP MORE THAN 800 MUSICIANS FOR A SUMMER OF FREE LIVE MUSIC
This year marks the 14th year of the series and, according to Foo, has more performances and partnerships with venues than ever before. From April to September, there will be a total of 400 performances across over 30 spaces in the Greater Boston area, including new partnerships with the likes of 401 Park in the Fenway, South Boston Maritime Park, and City Winery on the Greenway.
‘IT’S A DREAM’: UNDERGROUND MURAL PROJECT GETS A FRESH COAT OF GRAF
“Too often these mural festivals prioritize the big out-of-town artists, and then throw in a couple locals for good measure, but Street Theory kind of does it the other way around. Give the locals a chance to shine on their own stage, while inviting a small group of outside big-name talent to drive more interest.”
SUMMER CYCLES: TRAIL REMIX
There’s never been a better time for summer cycling; here’s where to roll
SUMMER HIKES: THE ULTIMATE PAIRING
Looking for long walks on the water and fried clams? We’ve got you covered
SUN SCREEN: OUTDOOR FLICKS TO CATCH IN GREATER BOSTON THIS SEASON
One way to breathe in these next three months of sweaty joy is to take a break from your Netflix queue and check out some of the free screenings in town. Here’s a quick guide that will help you navigate the options…
