Welcome to Boston, GAF.
Only the temperature can deflate your good time here, so be sure to pack a hoodie, and maybe a hat and some gloves.
Here's a link to our public transit system, the
MBTA. Here, you can find commuter rail, bus, and train schedules. As is the case with all travelers to Metro areas, it's advisable to plan your travel as much as you can. And...
PSA: Late night travel has been shuttered by the MBTA. In almost every case, if you're going to be out and about past 12:30, you will
not be able to use public transit. The areas surrounding the BCEC, and the Seaport District are fairly safe, and it should be easy to hail a cab/Uber.
PSA number 2: Props to Lombax. Alewife, Davis, Porter, and Harvard on the Red Line will be using bus service.
Meet-up Information
Thursday: TBD
Friday, 7pm:
The Whiskey Priest - It's walking distance from the BCEC. It has a very, very, very long bar. The service is pretty OK, and we've always been lucky enough to grab a few tables. There's food, to boot. And as a bonus, there's another bar right next door. It's not unheard of for us to migrate from one to the other, but that's always a play-it-by-ear call.
Saturday, 7pm:
Shojo. Looks like a fun place, and it's a close enough walk from the venue to not be a leg breaker. We'll plan to start the evening here with some food (be sure to check out their menus), and let the night guide us from there. It's not uncommon to end up somewhere else, but I'll leave it to the folks that know the area to determine that. I just work here.
UDATE: The only reservation available for a table is at 8:30. I went ahead and bagged it for 8 seats. I *think* we can just run up in there and grab the bar. Will keep everyone updated. I'm also open to suggestions for prior to that, so if anyone has anything in mind....
Sunday: TBD - The wind-down. Because if you've attended Friday and Saturday, there's a very good chance you'll be worn out. No worries, you don't have to annihilate your liver with Drunk Andrew.
But I doubt he'll stop you if you will.
Getting to the Convention Center:
By Train (T) - Whichever direction you're coming from, your goal is to get to South Station, on the Red Line. Leaving South Station (there are multiple exits, you'll want to head southeast, towards the bridge, on Summer Street, and just keep following until you get to the BCEC. If you find yourself a little lost or disoriented (early morning commute can sometimes suck on a Friday), don't hesitate to ask someone. Or just follow the mob. And there WILL be a mob.
By Car - My recommendation is to aim for parking at the Convention Center, but if you don't mind a little bit of a walk, there are two lots that will be VERY available on Saturday/Sunday.
Channelside Parking Lot (link to map) is hands down the most cost effective on the weekend...last year I think it was around $5. From there, you'll just hoof it back to Summer via Necco street -> Melcher St., then head right, and keep going. You'll know well before you get there.
