4.4 min readBy Published On: October 1st, 2015Categories: Arts and Entertainment, Lifestyle0 Comments on Weekend Picks – October 2nd

Eat:
It’s National Taco Day on Sunday, October 4th!  Celebrate in Southie at  Loco Taqueria and Oyster Bar.  Feast on amazingly delicious Traditional Mexican Tacos! (2/order) $11 Carnitas, refried beans, lime crema, poblano jalepeno relish, orange supremes and goat cheese.  While you’re there try the guacamole and you’ve gotta have a margarita too, right?

Drink:
Raise your glass to the Ellie Fund at Lincoln Tavern.  For the entire month of October, be on the lookout for specialty pink cocktails and order one (or two) up!  $2 from each one sold will go directly to the Ellie Fund – a local non-profit dedicated to providing critical services including childcare, grocery shopping and meal deliveries to patients with breast cancer and their families. This week’s cocktail is the Blind Watermelon made with tequila, watermelon, lemon verbena, and white peppercorn agave. A little spicy and a little sweet – $10!  We’ll drink to that!   

Play:
Craps, Roulette, and Black Jack, oh my! Put on your best “high roller” duds, bring your lucky rabbit’s foot and help support a great local school – South Boston Catholic Academy.   On Saturday, October 3rd enjoy a night of cocktails, savory bites, and a little “gambling” including casino favorites like Black Jack, Craps, Roulette and Poker.  Play for a chance to win great prizes like restaurant and shopping gift cards, an Apple watch and many more!   Doors open at  6:30pm Tickets are $40 which includes casino chips, a raffle ticket, a complimentary drink ticket, and hors d’oeuvres!  $75 per couple.  To purchase tickets visit: www.sbcatholicacademy.org and click on the Casino Night button! This wildly popular event sells out – so make sure to purchase your tickets now! 

Shop:
Things are getting a little spookier in Southie….The Laboure Center (275 West Broadway) is having a Halloween, Thanksgiving and Fall Decor Sale.  With hundreds of new samples of fall and halloween decorations, you can get your house ready with pumpkins, witches, and skeletons, oh my!  The sale takes place on Friday, October 2nd, Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th  from 9am to 4pm.   Stop by and help support one of South Boston beloved organizations making our community a little bit stronger. 

Workout:
Drop and give me 20! Looking to get your butt kicked into shape this weekend? Well, we have the perfect solution. Cult fitness attraction, Barry’s Bootcamp, will be holding its biggest ever pop-up class at The Lawn on D this Sunday, October 4th, from 10:30-11:30am. Whether you’re a die-hard Barry’s fan or a first-timer looking to get in the greatest sweat of your life, make sure you get yourself to this special event! Celebrating two years since opening its doors in Boston, Barry’s Bootcamp is a well-oiled kick-ass machine, bringing equal parts down-and-dirty intensity and fun, supportive instruction to each of its classes. With killer beats, unparalleled instructors, and encouraging class environments, there is no better workout in Boston. And of course there’s the fact that you will leave feeling drained, sweaty, and absolutely amazing!

Climb:
Movin’ On Up! Looking for something new to do this fall? Join in on Rock Spot Climbing’s October league! Teams of 3-4 climbers will compete each week, scoring points for completed climbs, and vying for the coveted top spot at the end of 6 weeks. Winner gets bragging rights, a $100 Rock Spot Climbing gift card, and lots of other awesome prizes. Bonus fun points will be given to teams with the coolest uniforms, theme night participation, and lots more. New to climbing? Not a problem. Each team member will be scored according to their individual skill and ability.  Cost is $40 per team of 3-4 for a 6 week session. Teams kick off in early October, so click here to register and learn more.  See you at the top! 30 Old Colony Ave. http://rockspotclimbing.com

Walk:
Lace up those sneakers and walk for the Scleroderma Foundation! Many families from South Boston has been affected by the autoimmune disease called Scleroderma.  One family  – with South Boston connections – is walking in memory of Maggie (Connolly) Coughlin (OFS)  and they would love your support at the FIRST ANNUAL BOSTON STEPPING OUT TO CURE SCLERODERMA WALK. Dedicated in Maggie’s name, this is the first walk in New England and will takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Artensani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Road in Brighton. Registration Time: 10:00 a.m. and Walk Time: 12:00 p.m. For more information visit: https://caughtinsouthie.com/health-wellness/lace-those-sneakers

Deals/Steals:
This week’s deal is perfect for fitness lovers! $29 for 3 barre/pole classes!  Channel your inner dancer at this popular fitness class at this South Boston studio.  Designed to lengthen your muscles, barre is a fusion of pilates, dance, and yoga choreographed to music and done at the ballet barre.  This all over work-out will lift your butt, carve your abs and tone your legs and arms.  Be prepared to use balls, bands and weights to achieve ultimate results. This deal is the perfect excuse to see what everyone is talking about.  We promise once you try C2, you’ll be hooked! To purchase: http://deals.cis-staging.q9hwj0b7-liquidwebsites.com/C2-Pilates/South-Boston/02127/deals/3-BarreCorePole-classes–New-Students-Only/96500/6667