Plus, a Georgian Revival estate in Brookline for sale.
 
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62º | 6% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 5:50 a.m. | Sunset 7:35 p.m.

 
A quick guide to the Esplanade
Aerial view of crowds on the grass at Boston's Hatch Shell
This open-air event venue will host free live music + entertainment. | Photo by @oschapov
Feeling very eager to get outside and enjoy some gorgeous weather? Look no further than the Charles River Esplanade for one of Boston’s most picturesque places.

Situated alongside the Charles River, predominantly in the Back Bay, the Esplanade encompasses a three mile-stretch between the BU Bridge and the Museum of Science. Following the completion of the Charles River Dam in 1910, the land was developed over the years, creating a vast and lush green space within the city limits.

Many locals can be seen riding their bikes, having a picnic, and just taking in the natural surroundings. If you like to be more active, there are also workout areas, boating clubs, athletic fields, and guided tours. On Friday, May 10, head over to Community Day on the Hatch Shell Lawn, where you can strap on your sneakers for the Esplanade 5K, enjoy music by GroundBeat, or feast on some tasty morsels at the Jamaica Mi Hungry food truck.

A hard-to-miss landmark if you’re zipping down Storrow Drive, the Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell can be found underneath the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge, named for the late conductor of the Boston Pops. Constructed in 1941, this amphitheater holds concerts and events year-round. The biggest event at the Hatch Shell takes place on July 4, when the Boston Pops performs its annual concert alongside a colorful fireworks display.

To get into the park, cross over Storrow Drive using one of the eight pedestrian bridges. While you can’t park directly on the Esplanade, there are public parking facilities throughout the area. If you are arriving via public transit, there are several MBTA train stops on both the Red and Green lines that are within walking distance of the park.
 
 
Events
 
Tuesday, April 23
  • Screenings of “The Great Gatsby” | Tuesday, April 23 + Thursday, April 25 | Times vary | The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge | $14.50 | Watch two renowned film interpretations of “The Great Gatsby” before the musical “Gatsby” makes its world premiere.
  • Benny The Butcher | Tuesday, April 23 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston | $25-$140 | Watch the rapper and songwriter on his “Everybody Can’t Go Tour.”
Wednesday, April 24
Thursday, April 25
  • La Primavera in Italy - Wine Tasting | Thursday, April 25 | 5-7 p.m. | BRIX Wine Shop - South End, 1284 Washington St., Boston | Free | Spend the evening sipping uncorked wines that will get you ready for warmer weather.
Friday, April 26
  • Pop-Up Taproom | Friday, April 26 | 5-10 p.m. | The Roasted Granola Cafe, 1346 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington | Free entry | Stop by The Roasted Granola for a pop-up taproom offering craft brews.
  • Read My Lips Boston Book Pop Up | Friday, April 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Free entry | Browse this new pop-up bookstore with a curated selection of gently-used books, blind dates with books, staff picks, and more.
Saturday, April 27
  • Saturday Night Archery | Saturday, April 27 | 6:30-8 p.m. | MLK Jr. School, 101 Kinnaird St., Cambridge | $50-$60 | Discover your inner archer at this beginner-friendly, 1.5-hour session.
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News Notes
 
Sports
  • The Celtics beat the Miami Heat 114-94 in Game One of the NBA Playoffs. During the game, forward Jayson Tatum achieved his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Game Two will be held in Boston tomorrow at 7 p.m. (7 News)
Biz
  • Waltham-based Boston Dynamics has revealed the electric model of its humanoid robot, Atlas, following last week’s announcement of the hydraulic model’s retirement. The robot is still in the research and development phase; however, this version is slated to “have more real-world applications than any of its forefathers.” (MassLive)
Sports
  • The 2024 NFL Draft will take place on Thursday, April 25, with the New England Patriots scheduled for the third draft pick in the first round. If they keep their spot, this is the first top-five pick that the Pats have had since 1994. Including the No. 3 spot, the Patriots have eight total picks. (Boston.com)
Community
  • Mayor Wu announced the return of the Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street. The playoff hub turns Canal Street into a cost-free, car-free zone for fans to gather before and during Bruins + Celtics home playoff games. During the games, Canal Street will be closed from 12 p.m. until one hour after the game ends.
Ranked
  • Raffles Boston has landed on Travel + Leisure’s It List 2024: “The 100 Best New Hotels of the Year.” Rating new and renovated works worldwide, Raffles is one of two selections in Massachusetts, joining Faraway Martha’s Vineyard. Other New England hotels that made the list are Gardiner House in Newport, RI and Norumbega Inn in Camden, ME. (Boston.com)
 
Real Estate
 
Got $25 million to spare?
A direct frontal view of a Georgian Revival home in Brookline. There are bushes alongside the walkway and trees lining the front of the home.
The sweeping views from this home in Brookline dazzled us. | Photo by Jack Vatcher
While most of us here in the Boston area don’t always think of sprawling homes within the city, one home in Brookline has us dropping our jaws — and its price tag of almost $25 million.

Listed by Campion and Company and located in Brookline’s estates area, this ultra-spacious 23,374 sqft Georgian Revival house was built in 1929.

Set over three acres of land, the home boasts nine bedrooms, seven full baths, and four half baths. Among the many features of the home’s interior are multiple chandeliers, a cedar closet, and professional quality appliances in the kitchen.

In addition to the main residence, the property also contains:
  • A one-bedroom carriage house with a private garden.
  • A pool pavilion with an indoor Olympic-sized swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub + a full kitchen and dining room.
  • Access to the pavilion via an underground passageway in the main house.
Know of another big-ticket home that’s on the market? Tell us about it.
 
The Buy
 
The Maizie Clarke Collection. If you’re looking for ways to prepare for the Kentucky Derby, this brand has the sweetest derby-inspired products.
 
 
The Wrap
 
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From the editor
Did you know that William Shakespeare was born on this day back in 1564?

To honor the Bard’s 460th birthday, Build Your Library’s Talk Like Shakespeare Day offers tips and activities to get kids interested in Shakespeare’s work. See “The Winter’s Tale” come to life this summer with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company‘s presentation of this comedy for Shakespeare on the Common.
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