Weekend Picks – June 9th
Take a tour of the new and improved Curley Community Center
The BCYF Curley Community Center, located at 1663 Columbia Road in South Boston, will be open for free community tours of the newly renovated space beginning on Friday, June 9, following a $31.2 million renovation. You can get the full details here!
Comedy Night at Shamrock Pub
Need a laugh? Head to Shamrock Pub for Comedy Night on Friday at 8pm. Come see the best comics in the city perform! Tickets are only $10. You can purchase them here!
Go see her
The USS Constitution will make a turnaround on Friday around 11am at Castle Island! She will be honoring the women who serve our country!
Rosé for Days at Social Wines
Social Wines has all the shades of rosé for your weekend get-togethers or sitting on your deck by yourself – we don’t judge! Let one of Social Wines experts help select the perfect bottle or two!
For those of you who like to drink and eat with dogs!
Earlier this month, the City of Boston announced an effort to create dog-friendly spaces at beer gardens and outdoor restaurant patios across Boston. This new policy from the Inspectional Services Department’s Health Division will allow restaurants to create spaces where dog owners and their pets can be together. All restaurants and beer gardens with outdoor space in Boston can apply for a “Dog-Friendly Spaces” variance. Here’s a running list of dog-friendly patios!
Daisy Face Flow Yoga on Saturday
Join Morgan from Daisy Face Flow every Saturday morning for a weekend flow on the beach – the best way to kick off your weekend on Saturdays at 10am at Pleasure Bay Beach! The class is perfect for any level yogi and tickets are $15 per person! The class will meet right by the gazebo and parking is available first-come first serve. Come flow! You can learn more here!
Spritz Fest at Love Child
Yes, you heard that right! Love Child is throwing the ultimate summer sipping event A SPRITZ FESTIVAL. Grab your besties and taste your way through the best spritzes around just in time for summer! This was a ticketed event, but we’ve now decided to ditch the snacks and let you come for free! Enjoy samples from 10 brands, merch giveaways and good vibes!
What’s Wrong with My Houseplants?
On Saturday, June 10th, from 12-1:00 p.m. at the South Boston Public Library, learn from master gardener Bonnie Power. She will discuss the things that can go wrong with growing plants indoors.
Relive your childhood with a Slush Puppy
You remember Slush Puppies right? Well, you can relive your childhood at Publico with their adult version. It’s made with a traditional slush base, fruit syrup, and your choice of booze! Pairs well with their truffle fries!
The Gallery will help you with your weekend unwinding
The Gallery at I and Broadway is fully stocked with all the seltzers of your dreams! Going to a cookout or pool party – grab some selzer! How about hanging on your roof deck or backyard? Pick up some seltzers!
Southie Saturday Run Club with MySTRYDE
Join MyStryde every Saturday at 8:30am from the South Boston studio for a 6-mile loop. Think you won’t have runners in your pace group? Think again! To make sure they support all levels and paces, they’re providing FIVE different pace groups (7/8 min per mile, 8/9 min per mile, 9/10 min per mile, 10/11 min per mile, and 11/12 min per mile) lead by our new run club pacers. Join the group this Saturday and enjoy a post run smoothie from @bamboobeachjuicebar on MySTRYDE!
D Street Fair
The Lawn on D is hosting the D Street Fair on Saturday from 5pm-9pm. Browse local vendors in the artisan market organized by Modern Markets featuring art, crafts, goods and more! Plus, enjoy good old-fashioned family fun with games, music and food. Fun is FREE. Food & drink are available for purchase.
Pride Events in and Around the Neighborhood
The first day of June signals the start of Pride Month. All month long, there are opportunities around the city (and beyond) to show off your rainbow gear and support the local LGBTQIA+ community. Pride Parade takes place on Saturday! Check out our running list here.
Save the Date – Plan for next week
Sunshine Saturday Playdate
Join the South Boston MOMS Club this Saturday, June 10 from 9:30-10:30 for a playdate with local families at the Pappas Way Recreation Station.
Injeanius + Hey Day
Stop by Injeanius this Saturday, June 10, from 12-3PM, and check out Heyday Skincare before they open their new Seaport location this summer. Heyday and their experienced estheticians will all boost your skincare results with personalized facial & specialized products. Come meet members of the Heyday team, learn how to properly use a gua sha, and receive custom skin consultations.
Lady Gaga Pride Brunch
Calling all Monsters! As part of Pride Month, Gather will be hosting a Lady Gaga Brunch this Saturday from from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a Gaga-themed brunch menu and cocktail list complete with Gaga’s music. Reservations are strongly recommended! Here are more Pride Events happening in and around town!
Frozen Drinks are Back at Capo
Perfect for enjoying on their patio, Capo has announced that frozen drinks like Raspberry Frose and Mudslides are back for the season! Go get one…or two!
Shy Bird + Hip Hop Pop Up – Dunks + Donks
On Sunday, enjoy a hip hop class on the Shy Bird patio with instructor Jessie Alegria! Enjoy coffee and mimosas (first on is on Shy Bird), learn some fresh dance moves and stick around for a special brunch menu post-workout! Plus, there will be plenty of dunks to enjoy! Ticket includes 1 HHPU entry ($40 value), 1 mimosa + 2 entree Shy Bird brunch ($50 value). AKA: It’s a STEAL. Get yours here!
Take a Pride BlueBike
In celebration of Pride Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is rolling out 100 Bluebikes wrapped in a rainbow pride-themed design through the month of June. Blue Cross will also be donating $1 to Fenway Health in Boston for every ride taken on a Proud bike through the month of June. You can learn more here!
We Jammin’! One Love. One Price.
PKL is now hosting a Reggae Bottomless Brunch on Sundays 11-3 featuring live reggae music! Cost is $25 – you can check out the menu here via Instagram!
Taste of South Boston
The South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (South Boston NDC) is bringing back the Taste of South Boston after a COVID-19 hiatus. This year’s event, at Artists for Humanity on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 5-8 p.m., celebrates the 40th anniversary of South Boston NDC. Taste of South Boston has become one of the city’s premier food events. For just $75 in advance ($85 at the door), attendees can sample culinary specialties from South Boston’s top restaurants, taste beer, wine, and spirits, and enjoy live music and outstanding silent auction items and raffles. You can get more details here.
Live Music Roundup
Hunter’s will have Jimmy Westfall at Friday at 5pm. On Saturday, it’s John Dillon at 3pm. On Sunday it’s It’s Ya Boyd KR at 2pm followed by Alex MacGillivray at 5pm.
Capo is featuring vincent King Live from 8pm-11pm on Friday. On Saturday, DJ Silent Partner and Dj Stenny from 8pm – 1am. On Sunday it’s Sinatra Sunday with Rich Dimare + the Ron Poster Trio from 5pm-8pm.
Roza Lyons will have Jules + Gerry on Sunday from 7pm-10pm.
Check back as this list may be updated!
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.
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