Rooftop at Revere's Reopening, and More Coming to Boston in April

Treat yourself this month with these fun and rejuvenating activities in Boston—you deserve it!
Work out like an Olympian with Nastia Liukin.

SWEAT

World Health Day (April 7) is the perfect excuse for a mind and body reset. Thanks to Cambridge’s Kimpton Marlowe Hotel (hotelmarlowe.com), guests can reboot with its exclusive wellness fitness program, led by five-time Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin. The 22-minute guided workout video offers breathing exercises, warmups, step-by-step exercise movements and a cooldown. “We were inspired by Nastia because she’s someone who travels oft en,” says Joe Capalbo, Northeast director of operations and general manager. “She knows what it’s like aft er a long flight, when you want to unwind, feel relaxed and reinvigorated.” Follow along with Liukin from anywhere, whether that be the comfort of your guest room or the nearby Esplanade.

Rooftop at Revere’s new private event space, The Lantern Lounge

PARTY

Kick off alfresco dining with a visit to the new and improved Rooftop at Revere (reverehotel.com) in Back Bay, reopening this month. The addition of an elevated kitchen gives way to an extensive rooftop menu, featuring large craft cocktails, frozen drinks and shareable bites with twists on Boston classics like local crab tostada and lobster finger rolls. “Summer 2023 experiences include a dedicated celebration menu for our private cabanas, live music and fresh new food and beverage menus,” says hotel general manager Bill Brodsky. “Local yogis will love the return of our popular rooftop yoga series with Lululemon Newbury—with the addition of a menu of local fresh juices and mimosas for post-savasana lounging.”

Find your perfect fit for weddings and beyond during one of U.K. brand Cad & The Dandy’s pop-ups.

SUIT UP

Although it feels like yesterday, wedding season is back in full swing, reminding gents yet again that formal suits, shirts and tuxedos are a necessity. Here to guide the groom, father-of-the-bride, best man or groomsmen to the perfect look is Cad & The Dandy (cadandthedandy.com). On April 26 and 27, the bespoke tailors, who have experience crafting garments for members of the royal family, are hosting a trunk show at the Four Seasons Hotel, One Dalton, where you can book appointments for suit or tuxedo measurements. “We treat every client as individuals with specific needs and desires to assure they are getting a final garment that is truly unique and made specifically for them,” says United States Managing Director Steve Knorsch. To create that one-of-a-kind look, Cad & The Dandy customers can choose from a collection of fabrics, colors, linings and styles to personalize their dream fit.

Dancers John Harnage and Maria Ambrose

HONOR

Watch in awe as the Paul Taylor Dance Company (paultaylordance.org) twirls across the stage this month at Boch Center Shubert Theatre. The American modern group, under the artistic direction of Michael Novak, is sure to wow while honoring its founder’s legacy. Taylor’s classic pieces are featured in the production along with new contemporary choreography by Amy Hall Garner, whose work is making its Boston premiere. “I love watching new choreographers expand the Taylor legacy with their unique stories, perspectives and vision,” Novak says. “I believe in the poignancy and relevancy of interdisciplinary collaborations, and Amy Hall Garner’s piece is just that.”

Unwind in one of the treatment rooms at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston.

RELEASE

Training for the Boston Marathon is no small feat and can certainly take a toll on your body. In between runs, restore and heal your overworked muscles with The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston’s (mandarinoriental.com/boston) Runners’ Revive massage treatment, launching this month. The effective deep-tissue massage is a saving grace for contestants, as it supports muscular and joint tension relief. “This treatment is intended to speed up muscular healing and whole-body recovery, putting runners on the path to optimal performance,” notes Director of Spa and Wellness Debra Myers. “It’s really wonderful for anyone who is highly active, as well as those experiencing muscular tension due to stress or physical demands.” In need of frequent wellness experiences like this one? Mandarin Oriental, Boston offers fitness memberships for full spa amenity and fitness access—think annual complimentary spa treatments, laundry service and more.

Enjoy bites from the menu within the restaurant, which is draped in greenery and bathed in romantic lighting.

CELEBRATE

Delectable farm-to-table dinners without having to leave the city—what more could a foodie ask for? Frank McClelland’s Apple Street Farm Supper Club (farmtofrank.com), a members-only prix fixe dining experience, takes over Frank Restaurant on the first Tuesday of every month to bring his organic Essex farm to Boston. “We come up with creative ways to get people to come together on nights they may not typically go out to eat,” he says. Sign up for the club on the Frank website to try the season’s freshest ingredients at the upcoming meeting on April 4. This month’s theme is Alsace, McClelland’s favorite region in France and a glorious food and wine destination—expect menu dishes of German and French influences paired with Alsatian wine.