2.9 min readBy Published On: December 17th, 2015Categories: Arts and Entertainment, Lifestyle0 Comments on Weekend Picks – December 18th

Eat:
Are you entertaining this holiday season?  Foodie’s Market wants to make it a little easier for you.  Order up some of their special holiday menu featuring appetizers, sides, entrees and more!  Visit: www.foodiesmarkets.com

Drink:
Pop, clink, fizz!  Fill you glass with champagne at Lincoln Tavern – 425 West Broadway.  Featuring a variety of sparkling libations by the glass or the bottle, Lincoln is the perfect way to celebrate the season!

Shop:
Give the gift of Southie with Gifts Uncommon!  Not just for one store, Gift Uncommon gift cards are for the entire community and are accepted at all participating local merchants in Southie including Cafe Porto Bello, Covet, The Beauty Bar, the Cranberry Cafe, Bringing up Baby, Lifted Fitness and more! To purchase, visit: https://www.giftuncommon.co/shop/?affiliates=c81e728d9d4c2f636f067f89cc1…

Ladder 19:
Get your Southie jake gear!  For all the BFD lovers on your list (and honestly, who doesn’t love a firefighter?) Ladder 19 (at K Street in Southie) will be hosting a Holiday Fire Sale featuring t-shirts, hoodies, hats & more on Saturday, December 19th all day long!  To check out their wares visit: http://bostonladder19.com

Row 34 Holiday Pop-up Shop
Row 34 – one of Fort Point’s most popular restaurants – is getting into the holiday spirit & encouraging people to shop local. This season, the restaurant will support artisans rooted in the Fort Point community at three holiday popup shopping events inside their Cooler Room on December  20th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Guests will enjoy small bites and beverages from Row 34 while perusing the wares of these talented individuals. This event is free to attend. See you there!  To see a  list of participants visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/521127721390284/

See:
Light it up! Santa Claus and his posse of merrymakers will be on hand for the West Broadway tree lighting.  Reindeer, snowmen, and gingerbread will be singing, dancing and getting the crowd fired up at the municipal lot on West Broadway.  Light refreshments will be served.  This festive event takes place on Thursday, December 17th at 5:30pm.

Register:
Guac around the Christmas tree!  Caught in Southie and Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar are joining forces to bring you the first annual Guac-ing Around the Christmas Tree Holiday Helper Christmas Mixer!  Join your friends and neighbors on Monday, December 21st from 5:00pm to 7:30pm at Loco – 412 West Broadway! Enjoy complimentary appetizers, cash bar, raffles, giveaways, and lots of guacamole! Make sure to bring a gift card to donate.  Reserve your spot here by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guac-ing-around-the-christmas-tree-holiday-…

Listen:
An American Christmas will take place at the Fourth Presbyterian Church (340 Dorchester Street) on Saturday, December 20th at 3:00 and will feature season songs from American Folk Traditions sung by the Fourth Presbyterian Church Choir.  Donations will be accepted.

Give:
Become a Holiday Helper! South Boston Neighborhood House hosts their annual Holiday Helper Program where various sponsors are connected with individuals or families to provide them with gifts or gift cards for the holidays. To donate to the South Boston Neighborhood House Holiday Helper program contact Kathy Lafferty at 617-268-1619 x201 or [email protected]

Tailgate:
The Patriots face the Tennessee Titans Sunday afternoon at 1pm.  Head to Coppersmith (40 West Third Street) catch all the action at Tailgate Sunday!  Enjoy two food trucks, a full bar, and regional specialties for New England – clam chowder, lobster fritters, and Tennessee – bbq ribs, and pulled pork!