YOUR romance
Monthly Date Text // Madeleine Andrews and Grace Gibson
Ideas
It’s March and if you’re reading this, congratulations, you’ve survived the majority of the soul-crushing season most commonly known as winter. Whether you’re in a committed relationship (props for sticking it out through these past few months!) or in the beginning stages of a courtship or flirtation, the following date ideas are a great way to ring in the vernal equinox.
Spend a night at the museum.
The recently renovated Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum unveiled its new look last month; its modern yet cozy appeal provides a peaceful environment for you and your date to browse art from a broad spectrum of time periods and cultures. The museum is open six days a week (closed on Tuesdays) from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. except for Thursdays, when it closes at 9 p.m.. Students pay just $5 for admission. Good news for those of you robbing the cradle or dating someone named Isabella: admission is free for visitors with that name and who are under the age of 18.
Have a classy lunch.
Vapiano, just on the other side of City Place, offers fresh, Italian-style food and a casual yet visually striking interior, perfect for couples that want to have a special meal but don’t feel like having a formal dinner. Their lunch special costs just $5.95 and includes a salad, choice of pasta or Panini, and a dessert. For those of legal drinking age, they have an enticing selection of wines.
There’s always a good, old-fashioned picnic…
The beautiful and peaceful Massachusetts Korean War Memorial on 90 8th Street in Charlestown is a great destination for history buffs and fresh-air lovers alike. The grassy area is a popular picnic spot and the perfect place to spend a sunny day. The memorial is located near the U.S.S. Constitution, which is currently open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Catch a matinee.
The Somerville Theatre is Davis Square is worth riding the Red Line for. They screen a good variety of mainstream blockbusters and thought provoking indie films. Ticket prices are just $5 for weekday showings before 6 p.m., and $7 on weekends and holidays. Their concession stands boasts snacks made with fresh ingredients and beer/wine for patrons of the legal age. Better still, bathroom-adjacent is the “Museum of Bad Art,” which is exactly what it sounds like. Be sure to arrive on time, as another awesome feature of the theatre is that they run only five minutes of ads and trailers before films.
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