Weekend Picks – April 15th
Red Sox Home Opener
The Red Sox face the Minnesota Twins on Friday at 2:05pm! Why not head out in the neighborhood and celebrate! Tom English’s Cottage will be featuring a whole lineup of Fenway Favorites including hot dogs, , peanuts, draft beer and more. Publico has an Opening Day Special featuring 2 Dogs a Draft for $22 – all day long! The Shamrock will be serving Lord Hobo 617 in addition to their lunch menu! Here are 10 Places to Watch the Red Sox in the Neighborhood!
Fresh Fish at Seapoint for Good Friday.
Whether you are a practicing Catholic or just love fish – Seapoint’s famous fish is back for Lent. Fresh haddock and scallops will be on the menu on Fridays. Enjoy your seafood fried, baked or parmesan style over pasta. Each meal is served with salad, bread, and your choice of potato.
The Return of Cisco Brewers Seaport Beer Garden
Cisco Brewers Seaport Beer Garden returns Friday, April 15th and bringing the island vibes back to the waterfront for the fifth season in a row. In exciting news, Cisco Brewers Seaport will now offer craft cocktails and spirits from Triple Eight Distillery alongside its renowned portfolio of innovative beer and Nantucket Vineyards wine. This year, Cisco will be located at a new and even more accommodating location in Boston’s Seaport—85 Northern Ave—just down the block from its previous spot, on the corner of Pier 4 Boulevard and Seaport Boulevard. Get the full details here.
Karaoke at Fat Baby
On Friday, we sing! Fat Baby will be hosting karaoke on Friday starting at 9:30pm. Plan on having some pre-performance dumplings + mai tais!
Day Drinking Club at Love Child
Noca will be in the house at Love Child for the Day Drinking Club from 12pm-3pm at Saturday in addition to local jewelry designer Mama Jama Made!
Workouts to try this weekend
Shake up your workout routine by trying a class at one of these neighborhood fitness studios! Check out our roundup!
Easter is Sunday
From Easter candy to brunch, here’s our Easter roundup for you! Check it out here!
Sunrise Service – Easter Mass
After a two-year hiatus, the legendary sunrise Easter Service at Castle Island returns. The Mass will begin at 6am behind Fort Independence. It’s a beautiful tradition but be warned, it gets very crowded. Make sure to check out our Easter Roundup too for more Easter Mass services.
Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon weekend in the city is filled with energy and pride! There’s a lot happening all around town and this guide is filled with suggestions on where to eat and drink, street closings and acts of kindness opportunities in the neighborhood! Check out our guide!
Hunt + Gather
Meet at Dorchester Heights on Saturday at 1pm for a good old fashioned Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Congressman Stephen Lynch, Senator Nick Collins and Rep. David Biele! We hear the Easter Bunny will be stopping by too!
Sip + Spin
Sip + Spin with the Handle Bar and Tru on Saturday, April 16th 10am-12pm. Free samples for all riders!
Beauty Service to Try
From beauty drips to brows, our neighborhood is morphing into a beauty epicenter! Here are some new services to try this spring!
Register for the Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s 21st Annual Arterial Challenge
Participate in the 21st Annual Arterial Challenge 5K Run/2.5K Walk for Brain Aneurysm Awareness! Meet with other brain aneurysm survivors, remember and honor a loved one, support brain aneurysm awareness and research, and enjoy a wonderful day at DCR Castle Island in Boston. Takes place on Sunday, April 24th at 11am. You can register here!
Guide to Spring in Southie
Spring has sprung! You know what that means – time to clean up, declutter, get in shape and refresh your life! Here’s a quick guide on how to do just that!
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Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
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