When To Stay, Explore and More This Month in Boston

Pamper yourself this month with the area’s best oceanfront yoga, tasty treats and cocktails—you won’t regret it.Boston Calling is finally returning to the Harvard Athletic Complex after a two-year hiatus.

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With an iconic mix of musical performances and a commitment to showcasing new forms of entertainment, Boston Calling (bostoncalling.com) is poised to make its triumphant return this Memorial Day Weekend. Legendary bands—Nine Inch Nails, Metallica and The Strokes—will lead a lineup of over 50 performers, including the largest collection of regional talent ever to take this festival’s stage. Eighteen acts with New England ties will perform throughout the weekend, including up-and-coming hip-hop artist Cliff Notez. “To say we dreamed of this moment is an understatement,” says Notez. “We’re all looking forward to giving fans some of the most amazing performances they’ve ever seen.”

Cheesecake a la Mangue from Coquette

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Coquette (frenchcoquette.com) is known for its elegant and flirty ambiance, but now, diners are falling for its newest dreamy spring desserts. Crafted by executive pastry chef Mai Nguyen, light and airy textures pair with bold flavors that are sure to appease any sweet tooth. “ My goal is to create that love-at-first-sight moment and then make you fall in love all over again at first bite,” shares the pastry chef. Nguyen’s favorite, the Cheesecake a la Mangue, incorporates fun textures with gelee and salted caramel crumbs, while the coconut cream cake delights with an unparalleled macadamia and rum ice cream duo. The current menu will run through the end of June, but look out for new citrus- and berry-inspired treats this July.

Wow your dinner party guests with restaurant-quality sips after a cocktail class at A Tavola.

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Sip the night away as you shake up your dream beverage at one of A Tavola’s (atavolawinchester.com) cocktail classes. As the weather warms up this month, they are helping everyone’s inner mixologist prep and pour batched punches and large-format cocktails featuring fresh juices, citrus and herbs—your next summer soiree is sure to impress. “Each guest walks away with some party tricks to pull out at any event they attend,” says chef and owner Joseph Carli, who started the program last year. “You get the feel of a cocktail party.” The three-hour classes are offered once a month and feature simple, easy-to-follow recipes, like the Goldrush Highball with bourbon, honey syrup, lemon juice and ginger beer. Between measuring and pouring, guests can also snack on tasty bites like sliders, tuna tartare, grilled octopus skewers and arancini.

Philip Guston’s painting “Dial” will be on view at the MFA’s new exhibit.

SEE Immerse yourself in the abstract works of Canadian American painter Philip Guston as a new exhibit makes its way to Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts (mfa.org). On display from May 1 to Sept. 11, Philip Guston Now will be the first retrospective of the artist’s work in nearly 20 years, boasting a curated selection of approximately 70 paintings and 30 drawings from his public and private collections. Prepare to revel in a dazzling array of Guston’s small panel paintings and a powerful selection of large, often apocalyptic pieces from his last major artistic statement.

Hummingbird Books owner Wendy Hodson

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Forge through the flush of colorful covers and crisp pages as this new independent and female-owned bookstore opens its doors this month at The Street Chestnut Hill. Founded by Lincoln, Mass., native Wendy Dodson, Hummingbird Books (hummingbirdbooks.com) will offer an extensive collection of adult and children’s tomes, showcasing a mix of local and widely beloved authors. “Hummingbird Books will be a magical place where children can discover a love of reading as we search for ideas, wisdom or just a break from reality,” explains Dodson. Upon entering the shop, guests are greeted by an endless range of titles among the thoughtfully curated displays, while a custom tree installation serves as a gathering place for guests to spend the day getting lost in a great read. After it opens, look out for book events with local authors and connect with New England’s most talented novelists.

Chef Aidan McGee hails from County Donegal, Ireland.

DINE Feast like you’re in the Emerald Isle as one of Ireland’s most talented young chefs brings authentic Irish fare to Boston. The Dubliner (dublinerdc.com) will feature the craftsmanship of executive chef Aidan McGee through an inaugural menu of pristine plates like Maine crabs on Irish soda bread with seaweed butter, slow-cooked beef cheeks and rich shepherd’s pie. “I’m very excited to share this food with my new adopted city,” explains McGee, whose résumé includes a number of Michelin-starred restaurants like Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Launceston Place and Foliage. “There’s no need to pay for airfare when you can sample Irish cooking at The Dubliner.”

With a complimentary yoga program and more, Pelham House Resort is the ideal space to unwind.

REVIVE Pelham House Resort (pelhamhouseresort.com) is known for its lengthy lineup of happenings, and this month, the resort will be debuting a luxurious waterfront yoga program. From stunning sunrises to unparalleled ocean views, the complementary program by Nové Yoga will be offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to overnight guests. “The views of the beautiful Nantucket Sound from our oceanside lawn are incredible as is, but even more so during sunrise,” explains Managing Partner John McCarthy. “This unbeatable backdrop is sure to make for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.” Yogis can leave their equipment at home as Pelham House will provide mats, water and fresh juices after each class.