5 Things You Should Know This Week – August 17th

The 2026 Boston Triathlon Weekend
The 2026 Boston Triathlon Weekend takes place on Saturday, August 22nd, and Sunday, August 23rd. Kids Day at the Boston Tri takes place on Saturday. The Boston Tri Olympic and sprint distance races will be held on Sunday morning and are open to all, followed by the professional spectator event! Get all the details here!
Mahj Night at PKL
It’s Mahj Night at PKL on Tuesday from 6pm–9pm! Learn how to play for $75, or if you’re already a Mahjong pro, join in on social play for $30. A fun way to mix up your Tuesday night plans!
On Wednesdays, we line dance!
Kick up your boots and hit the Lawn on D! JP Line Dance will lead free, easy-to-follow lessons before keeping the party going with crowd-favorite dances all evening long. No partner or experience required. Food, drinks, and good vibes will be available all night – boots optional! Every Wednesday at 7pm.
Happy 20th Birthday, Habit
For 20 years – yes, 20 years – Habit has been the fashion headquarters for Southie! Stop by the beloved East Broadway boutique on Thursday, August 20th at 4pm for refreshments, giveaways, shopping, and plenty of celebrating. Congratulations to owner Pam Santorelli McLean and the entire Habit crew on this amazing milestone!
Buckle up, Moving Day Season is upon us
September 1st is right around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s Moving Day in the neighborhood! The next few weeks are sure to promise lots of double-parked cars and moving vans, “no parking” moving permits (which residents will ignore), and trash galore! If you’re gearing up to move — or just love the annual curbside Southie Christmas— here’s how to survive (and maybe even enjoy) the chaos! Check out our guide here!
Have a wonderful week! Thank you to our Caught in Southie readers and Neighborhood Partners for supporting our local journalism efforts!

Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.


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