http://www.mos.org/exhibits_shows/planetarium
It's good to get out and learn and expand your mind. And then it's good to throw it all to the wayside for a couple of pints.
Girls nights usually consist of dinner and drinks or meeting up for a movie and gossip. This weekend we opted for a little educatin' before our debaucheratin'. The Museum of Science's Planetarium provided us with a giggle-filled exploration of the night sky. Interaction is encouraged, but know-it-alls should be banned. We realize the proximity of the MOS to MIT. We get it, you're smart. Just let us regular folks enjoy!
There were lots of planets and constellations for us to map out in the 45 minutes show. We learned about Ursa Major, the Big Dipper, Saturn, Orion's belt and sword (where the giggles came into play). Our moderator was very knowledgeable and heavily into the Harry Potter connections to the stars. We left the MOS more aware of the sky above.
And we left Pug's more aware that we like to drink and talk to strangers! A short drive down Cambridge Street is the long-standing bar Pugliese, or Pug's. The entire front of the bar faces Cambridge St with big glass, unobstructed windows. We found seats at a corner along the window and had the perfect view of everything outside as well as everything inside. To the dismay of our bellies, Pug's was not serving food anymore. They're between some things and are drinks only right now. I learned this from the very friendly bartender who ended up being our best friend by the end of the night. He and everyone else in the place. I never felt more like I was at a townie bar than I have in my own hometown. It was great to be accepted and share great beers (Steel Rail, PBR, Stella, Smuttynose, etc, etc) and free shots with these people. Lots of stories be passed, connections being made, jokes being told. A great night at a casual bar that had a dog bed and Milkbones by the door. To the dog who belongs to these things, I apologize that your Milkbones are gone. I'd check under the stools and behind the bar, though. I'm sure there are remnants of them around.
If I lived in Cambridge, Pug's is definitely a bar I would keep in my steady rotation for the down home feel and the local flavor. And the MOS will be seeing this revuer again in the future, checking out other exhibits.
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