2.7 min readBy Published On: January 16th, 2014Categories: Arts and Entertainment, Lifestyle0 Comments on Weekend Picks

January 17th

Eat:
Kick it old school Southie and eat fish and chips on a Friday at Williams Tavern (92 A Street).  Enjoy delicious white fish battered and lightly fried to perfection for just $10.  Pair it with a 16 ounce PBR draft for just $3. 

Drink:
With paint brush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, let out your inner-Picasso as you are guided through a painting class by a local artist sharing their craft.  The Urban Art Bar (163 Old Colony Ave) is a fun night out, a great way to meet some new friends and will spark your creativity.  Just visit their website at www.theurbanartbar.com and sign up!  Be on the lookout for special Valentine’s weekend classes!

Watch:
The Pats take on the Broncos for the AFC Championship on Sunday, January 18th at 3pm.  Get fired up, put on your Brady shirt and head out to watch the game.  We have a feeling Southie’s gonna be hopping on Saturday!  Here are our suggestions on where to watch the game: https://caughtinsouthie.com/restaurants-bar/7-places-watch-game

Free Coffee:
Being the good neighbor that they are, Boston Seaport Self Storage (380 E Street) is giving out free coffee, hot chocolate and goodies on Friday morning beginning at 8am.  Whether your on foot, car or bike, stop by say hello, pick up a brochure and grab a cup of coffee. 

See:
Get your motor running at the 2014 New England Auto Show.  It’s the Biggest Auto Show in New England… and it’s located at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.  Showcasing the newest models of the year  – cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities, the New England Auto Show will have factory and dealer representatives from the car lines on hand to answer your questions in a no pressure environment. It’s the perfect event to  compare prices and features and see what’s under the hood.  Whether you are in the market for a new car or your doing research for when you hit the mega millions, the New England Auto Show is a fun event. The show is in town from Thursday through Monday.  Adults $12, Children $6 (kids under free are free).

For hours or more information visit: http://www.bostonautoshow.com/

Brunch:
Lincoln (425 West Broadway) is open for Brunch on Monday, January 20th beginning at 11am in celebration of MLK Day.  Enjoy breakfast pizza, steak&eggs benedict, burgers and more.  Wash it down with a Bloody Mary or a Bucket of Bubbles.

Run:
If running the marathon has been something on your bucket list, then make this year the year you run the Boston Marathon.  Training for the marathon can be a daunting task, but joining a running club might just be the motivation you need.  The L Street Running Club kicks off their marathon training on Sundays and runs for 4 months. The expert and inspirational runners  have developed a 14-week training schedule including fully-manned and supplied water stops, course monitors, and even gummy bears and jelly beans.  Running routes will cover the streets of South Boston, Boston, Milton, Quincy, Charlestown and twice along the actual marathon route.