5 Things You Should Know This Week – October 17th

Tequila Dinner at Loco
Loco is kicking off a new Tequila Dinner Series starting on Wednesday, October 19th from 6pm-9pm at the 418 Lounge! Executive Chef Michael Sanchez and Chef de Cuisine Juan Flores have paired a killer 5-course menu with one of Loco’s favorite tequila producers, Calle 23. Calle 23 is a female-owned distillery with some of the best agave we’ve ever tasted. John Mayer Spressert, Loco’s favorite tequila ambassador from Burke Distributing, will lead the tequila tasting and knowledge portion of the night while we sit back in the lounge with DJ Kyle Cole setting the vibes! You can purchase your tickets here!Â
Flowers + Follain at Love Child
Enjoy an evening of blooming, sipping and skincare on Thursday, October 20th! Love Child is teaming up with their friends from Follain for the ultimate spa-night out! Grab your besties and join Love Child as you sip on bevvies, make eucalyptus shower bundles, put on face masks and learn tips and tricks from the Follain skin care gurus. Plus, Love Child has some really fun surprises in store! You can purchase your tickets here!Â
Visit the Current
The Current in the Seaport has just launched the 10th edition of the wildly popular retail incubator! The Fall-Winter Current lineup includes handcrafted bite-sized cupcakes to jewelry + streetware. Get all the details here!
Welcome to the Neighborhood – Puttshack
World’s first and only upscale tech-infused mini-golf destination featuring craft cocktails, local beers, and global eats to open on October 19th! Puttshack is located at 58 Pier 4 Boulevard between the Seaport and Fort Point. You can get the full details here!Â
Bonus:
Proposed City Council Redistricting Map would Split South Boston into 2 Districts; Emergency Meeting On Wed, 10/19, 6pm At The Condon School
Here’s an update on the Curley Community Center Renovations
BPD Community Alert: Financial Scam Targeting Boston Public School Parents
A new development approved for A Street
Old Ironsides will make turnaround + 21 gun salute at Castle Island on Friday, October 21st around 11:15am in celebration of the USS Constitutions 225th Anniversary!
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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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