The Weekender: April 7 to 10

20 Knots: Daffodils for Boston is a returning art installation that showcases 20 larger-than-life daffodils made of ripstop nylon. It serves several purposes: it welcomes spring to Boston, marks the kickoff of the Boston Marathon, and this year, represents emergence from the pandemic. Photo courtesy of 20 Knots

Eat, Shop, Go

You know what they say: April showers bring May flowers. And this weekend is no exception. Although Boston may be seeing a forecast of rain, it doesn’t have to put a damper on a fun weekend. Wondering how to spend it? Start with a delicious brunch, shop for some new vinyls, and see the theatrical production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Take a look.

Thornton’s

This is a great spot to get a tasty, fairly inexpensive breakfast or lunch right across from the Pru. You’ll find standard breakfast items like omelets and French toast, but also try Thornton’s breakfast burrito grande (scrambled eggs, sausage, cheddar, tomatoes, onion, and peppers in a tortilla with home fries and sour cream) or the crepes or poached eggs. Lunch items include the Mediterranean sauteed beef sandwich and Thornton’s salad (grilled chicken breast, string beans, red onions, tomato wedges, avocado slices, cucumbers, carrots, and romaine lettuce). They also have quesadillas and soups.

Thornton’s, 150 Huntington Ave., Boston, is open weekdays from 7 am to 4 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am to 4 pm. Takeout is available.

Good Taste Records

The way they tell it, Coty Smith and his wife, Lindsey, are devoted vinyl record collectors and listeners. With vinyl records making a resurgence, the couple decided to launch their own record store, Good Taste Records, with a soft opening on April 1. The North End shop focuses on quality over quantity, based on customers’ music tastes, with vinyls ranging in genres from hip-hop to jazz to film and video game soundtracks. And you can rest easy knowing that a portion of their sales go to the Eden Reforestation Project, which plants mangrove trees in Madagascar. The store plans a grand opening on Record Store Day, April 23. 

Good Taste Records, 4 Thacher St., Boston, is open Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 8 pm, Saturday from noon to 8 pm, and Sunday from noon to 6 pm. 

20 Knots: Daffodils for Boston

Commissioned by Boston’s Seaport from artist Daniele Frazier in 2018, 20 Knots: Daffodils for Boston is a returning art installation that showcases 20 larger-than-life daffodils. It has several purposes: it welcomes spring to Boston, marks the kickoff of the Boston Marathon, and this year, represents emergence from the pandemic. Made of ripstop nylon, the daffodils wave whichever way the wind blows, usually directing the viewer’s eyes outwards towards the water. The daffodils provide a bold splash of yellow and orange hues that spruce up Seaport’s public park, bringing a sense of spring blooming from the groggy Boston winter. 

20 Knots: Daffodils for Boston, 85 Northern Ave., Boston, is open daily.

Art in Tune

Who says fine art museums have to be quiet? The Museum of Fine Arts performance series Art in Tune highlights the museum’s musical instrument collection by featuring celebrated musicians playing beautiful compositions. This Friday, different musicians and musical groups will play in various MFA galleries, selected by the musicians based on what location resonated most with them and their craft. This experience is a fascinating way to immerse yourself in the art and music of different cultures around the world in a single Friday night.

Art in Tune is Friday, April 8, from 6 to 8 pm at the Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. The MFA is free for BU students, faculty, and staff with a valid BU ID; the special performance is $5 for the general public.

To Kill a Mockingbird

The theatrical production of Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird comes to Boston’s Citizen Bank Opera House this month, bringing a new wave of visual emotion and passion to the landmark story. The play was adapted by Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin in 2018 and was nominated for nine Tony Awards (winning one). Critics give the play rave reviews, with NPR claiming it as “one of the greatest plays in history.” With Tony Award–winning director Bartlett Sher at the helm, the play is not to be missed.

To Kill a Mockingbird is being performed at the Citizens Bank Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston, through Sunday, April 17. Performances for this weekend are as follows: Thursday, April 7, at 7:30 pm; Friday, April 8, at 8 pm; Saturday, April 9, at 2 and 8 pm; Sunday, April 10, at 1 and 6:30 pm. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased here.