Weekend Picks – July 22nd
Eat:
Brunch anyone? Enjoy such deliciousness as chicken and waffle bites, lobster roll, or an old school breakfast sandwich on Gather’s patio. Order up a mimosa and enjoy the sunshine this weekend! Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm.
Drink:
Wet your whistle! Whether you hit M Street Beach or Carson Beach, an iced cold beer or a frozen drink and some snacks will do the trick! Here are some of our Southie summer hot spots for apres beach!
Dance:
Sunday Funday! Lincoln Tavern celebrates summer with live music and burger specials on Sundays from 6pm-9pm. The Legends of Summer Band performs in Lincoln’s back room and we hear they’re awesome. Lincoln will also be running a “Bud & Burger” special too!
Shop:
Hot savings! Bringing Up Baby is celebrating their 3rd anniversary with a sale! Take 30% off all summer fashion and summer layette! Stop by this weekend!
Explore:
Take a trip to the Boston Harbor Islands. From yoga, to clambakes, to good old fashioned history, it’s only just a ferry trip away! Get the scoop! This Friday, ferries to George’s Island are free – as part of Free Fun Fridays!
Enjoy:
Did you know Miam Miam Macaronerie is selling gelato this summer? Enjoy delicious flavors like Cookie Therapy (Oreo cookie),Stracciatella, Cappuccino, Caramel Brownie Peanut Butter Cup, Caramel Sea Salt, Dark Chocolate Sorbet, Raspberry Sorbet. Add some crushed macarons or the BEST jimmies you’ve EVER had in your LIFE! Need another reason to try it? July is National Ice Cream Month!
See:
Mayor Marty Walsh will be in Southie on Saturday, July 23rd at 11am for the dedication of Sweeney Park basketball courts to Paul Lamonica Jr. Sweeney Park is located on West Fifth Street. All are welcome!
Workout:
Sweat it out with Fitbit Local, a series of free monthly workouts in your city led by Boston’s top fitness pros. Join Fitbit Local Ambassador Chad Flahive for a Sunday Funday bootcamp. He’ll lead you through an energizing series of strength, endurance, and cardio drills under the Boston summer sunshine at the Lawn on D. Everyone who attends will be entered into a raffle to win a Fitbit tracker—don’t miss out! This event takes place on Sunday, July 24th at 10am. You can register here!
Family Pick:
The Children’s Museum is hosting the city’s first official Mini Maker Faire! This unique event will celebrate the things people create themselves, and the makers who create them—from the newest technologies and gizmos, to woodworking, sculptures and food. Featuring makers, inventors, artists, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, scientists, tinkerers, and all sorts of interesting people who will share their passion, their process, and their know-how, this event takes place on Saturday, July 23rd from 10am-5pm. You can purchase tickets here!
Field Trip:
Take a trip to the North End! Legendary Southie chef Rich Ansara from Amrheins, Sauce and Appetito, is now the executive chef and co-owner of Tresca in the North End with Bruins’ legend Ray Bourque. Make a reservation this weekend!
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