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June 18–July 1, 2018 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON PANORAMAEVENTS | SIGHTS | SHOPPING | MAPS | DINING | NIGHTLIFE | CULTURE PATRIOTIC BOSTON Celebrate the Hub’s Revolutionary Past with Harborfest and More + WORLD PREMIERE MULTILINGUAL OF MOULIN ROUGE! SECTION THE MUSICAL INSIDE! 中文 CIRQUE DU 日本語 SOLEIL’S LUZIA AT FRANÇAIS SUFFOLK DOWNS ESPAÑOL See p. 10 bostonguide.com OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE 40 rolex oyster perpetual and day-date are ® trademarks. June 18–July 1, 2018 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON Volume 68 • No. 3 contents Feature PANO’s Guide to 8 Patriotic Boston Explore the area’s revolutionary past at these sites critical to our nation’s birth Departments 5 5 A Peek at the Past Union Square 6 Hubbub Cirque du Soleil at Suffolk Downs, the world premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical and new dining in South Boston 10 Boston’s Official Guide 10 Multilingual 15 Current Events 21 On Exhibit 25 Shopping 29 Cambridge 32 Maps 6 38 Neighborhoods 42 Sightseeing 46 Beyond Boston 49 Freedom Trail 51 Dining 62 Boston Accent Lisa Simmons, director of the Roxbury International Film Festival ON THE COVER: Boston Harborfest’s Harbor Fireworks (refer to listing, page 15). 8 PHOTOS (TOP TO BOTTOM): PROSPECT HILL TOWER COURTESY OF BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, LESLIE JONES COLLECTION; BACKYARD BETTY’S BY MIKE DISKIN; MINUTE MAN NHP COURTESY OF MOTT BOSTONGUIDE.COM 3 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON bostonguide.com June 18–July 1, 2018 Volume 68 • Number 3 Tim Montgomery • Publisher Scott Roberto • Art Director/Acting Editor Laura Jarvis • Associate Art Director Annie Farrell • Senior Account Executive Olivia J. Kiers • Assistant Editor Tim Montgomery • President & CEO Tyler J. Montgomery • Vice President, Operations Rita A. 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Originally called Sand Pit Square when it was part of Charlestown, dubbed Liberty Pole Square deterioration during the 20th century, however, in 1853 when such a structure was raised by construction to restore the park and memorial to anti-slavery firefighters and then re-named during its previous glory are currently underway. the Civil War to honor the North’s cause, Union Today, despite a downturn in circumstances Square first gained prominence when soldiers during the last century, Union Square is once again from the Battle of Bunker Hill, along with other a hot property. Re-purposed industrial and railroad incoming fighters, constructed what became property has given rise to many new businesses known as the “Citadel.” This stronghold served nearby, including the acclaimed Taza Chocolate as an important bulwark against British advance, and Somerville Brewing Company (aka Slumbrew). helping to contain them until the Continental Restaurants, music venues and gourmet bakeries Army expelled the redcoats in March 1776. The such as Union Square Donuts have also taken hold aforementioned, morale-boosting raising of what alongside longtime favorites like The Neighborhood, was known as the Grand Union Flag took place a popular breakfast and lunch spot. Union Square two months before that, on January 1, 1776. even hosts one of Greater Boston’s most unusual In the following century, the previously rural celebrations, the What the Fluff? festival, held in locale—which was incorporated into the newly recognition of the marshmallow treat’s invention formed town of Somerville in 1842—experienced in the area in 1917. The latest development to incredible residential and commercial expansion, make a splash is the recently opened Bow Market causing concern amongst history-minded citizens (refer to listing, page 28), which houses everything who wanted to preserve the desirable, rapidly from arts and crafts dealers to a record shop to a developing Prospect Hill. Efforts to create a park brew pub, all around a central courtyard. On top and monument at the top of the hill were finally of this, the MBTA’s proposed Green Line extension realized when a 42-foot stone tower (pictured is expected to bring a new public transit station, above, top left) was dedicated in 1903. Due to likely leading to further growth. —Scott Roberto THE POLICE OFFICER MINIFIGURE JUST TURNED 40 AND WE ARE THROWING HIM THE BIGGEST & BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER IN JUNE! Check out our website for more details. Boston.LEGOLANDDiscoveryCenter.com LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, the Brick and Knob configuration, the Minifigure and LEGOLAND are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2018 The LEGO Group. PHOTO: UNION SQUARE, 1923, COURTESY OF BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, LESLIE JONES COLLECTION BOSTONGUIDE.COM 5 25259 LDCB 40th Panorama Ad.indd 1 5/8/18 10:21 AM SOUTH-OF-THE- BORDER CIRCUS Inspired by our neighbors to the south (and no, we don’t mean Rhode Island), Cirque du Soleil’s latest spectacular, Luzia (refer to listing, page 18), makes its Boston debut at Suffolk Downs beginning June 27. Featuring Cirque’s usual dazzling array of colorful costumes, eye-popping sets and heart- stopping acrobatics, Luzia is distinguished by surreal imagery that takes its cues from, in Cirque’s own words, “a waking dream of Mexico,” with performers carrying out daring feats in simulated rainstorms and interacting with animal characters that draw on Mexican folklore and mythology—all in a variety of settings that reflect the country’s varied terrain, from the ocean to the desert and the jungle to the city. OUTSIDE IN The latest hot spot to debut in South Boston, Backyard Betty’s (170 West Broadway, 617-766-8955, backyardbettys.com) combines the experience of a classic summer cookout with a nostalgic decor that evokes the pop culture of bygone days. Whether prepared on the wood-fired grill, rotisserie or smoker, comfort food ranging from slow-roasted meats and vegetables to burgers, dogs and fried chicken are staples here, along with signature cocktails like the spiked Back Porch Sweet Tea on draft and three boozy milkshake options. WHAT BOSTON’S BUZZING ABOUT FROM PARIS TO BOSTON TO BROADWAY 6.18.18 A fantasia on Paris’ so-called “Belle Époque” of the late 19th century, Baz Luhrmann’s fanciful 2001 filmMoulin Rouge! combined re-tooled 20th century pop hits with opulent sets and costumes. It’s no wonder, then, that it has finally made it to the stage as Moulin Rouge! The Musical (refer to listing, page 20), a world premiere that debuts at the newly refurbished, historic Emerson Colonial Theatre beginning June 27. Starring Broadway veterans Karen Olivo (pictured) and Aaron Tveit in the respective lead roles of a nightclub enchantress and the lovelorn writer who falls for her, this tuneful extravaganza hopes to soon be impressing audiences on the Great White Way. —Scott Roberto 6 PANORAMA HUBBUB TOP PHOTO: MATT BEARD/COSTUMES: GIOVANNA BUZZI; MIDDLE PHOTO: MIKE DISKIN Photo: K. Ellenbogen Your Adventure Awaits! Photo: S. Cheng New England Aquarium Simons IMAX® Theatre Whale Watch Presented by PANORAMA’s GUIDE TO PATRIOTIC BOSTON Explore the area’s revolutionary past by visiting these sites critical to the birth of our nation BY SCOTT ROBERTO Minute Man National Historical Park This is where the American Revolution officially began. Tour the well-preserved grounds where the Battles of Lexington and Concord took place in 1775, including such national treasures as the North Bridge (pictured), the locale where the so-called “shot heard ’round the world” was fired. North Bridge Visitor Center: 174 Faneuil Hall Bunker Hill Monument Liberty St., Concord, 978-369- Fiery anti-tax speeches by the On June 17, 1775, a pivotal early 6993, nps.gov/mima likes of Samuel Adams were skirmish of the revolution was held under the roof of this newly fought here. Although a loss for renovated landmark, earning it the the rebels, it inflicted heavy nickname the “Cradle of Liberty.” damages on the British troops. Merchants Row and Faneuil Hall Monument Square, Charlestown, Square, 617-242-5642, nps.gov/bost 617-242-5641, nps.gov/bost PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP): TIM GRAFFT/MASS. OFFICE OF TRAVEL & TOURISM; 8 PANORAMA FAYFOTO/MASS. OFFICE OF TRAVEL & TOURISM; ALLIE FELT The Liberty Tree Marked by not one, but two plaques, the site of an elm—cut down by British soldiers in 1775— where early protests took place Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum was also a gathering place for the Located in the Fort Point Channel near the now-buried Griffin’s Wharf Sons of Liberty.