Weekend Picks – April 29th

Blooms & Booze: Roses & Rosé at Love Child

Spring is here and Love Child is ready to celebrate by playing with flowers & sipping on rosé!  Be a part of this workshop on April 30 from 11:30-1PM for Love Child’s monthly Blooms & Booze class featuring the best duo we can think of : roses & rosé.  Learn to make your own centerpiece filled with different roses and seasonal blooms while tasting and learning about different types of rosés from a variety of regions.  Tickets are $95 and you can purchase your here! This event is 21+. Non-alcoholic options available.  Please email [email protected] to request.

Friday Lunch in Southie

Are you “working from home” these days. Treat yourself to a Friday lunch with an adult beverage in the neighborhood!  Hunter’s, Publico, Shenannigan’s, The Broadway, Seapoint, Roza Lyons, Loco and Lincoln all offer lunch with beer, wine and cocktails.

Prepare for Cinco de Mayo

Both Lincoln and Loco have DIY Cinco de Mayo kits for you to enjoy at home! We also have the scoop on who is celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the neighborhood so you can make a reservation! Check out our round up here! 

Sundays are for Drag Queens + Brunch at Bardo’s Pizza/Castle Island Brewing

Bardo’s Pizza and Castle Island Brewing announced on Instagram this week that on Sunday, May 1st a new Drag Brunch series will begin!  This Sunday kicks off with drag queen, Cherry Lemonade! Enjoy Bardo’s new brunch menu from 11am-3pm. You can see the full menu here! 

Lunch by the Pool

Lifted Pool Bar at the Omni Hotel + Resort at the Seaport has announced they are open daily for the season 11am-9pm.  Follow them on Instagram for the latest.

Book Sale at the South Boston Public Library

On Saturday, April 30th from 10am to 1pm, the Friends of the Library will host a book sale at 646 East Broadway. In addition to books, there will be DVD’s CD’s and vinyl as well. Enjoy complimentary coffee. All the money raised will help support the library’s programs.

Spring Beauty Treatments to Try in the Neighborhood

With sunshine and blue skies, it may be time for you skin and hair to get a little TLC!  Maybe a hydrating facial? Bangs and  Balayage?  Here are our spots in Southie to get some much deserved pampering!

Summer Cocktails at Shamrock Pub

Just in time for summer – we promise, it’s coming – Shamrock Pub just announced a new lineup of cocktails for you to enjoy! Stop by soon to try them! Check out the line up here! 

The Return of the Lawn on D

The Lawn on D returns on Thursday for another season of fun including food, drinks, games, live music and the legendary light up swings!

Sports

Bruins face off against the Maple Leafs on Friday at 7pm.  The Celtics will play the Bucks in Round 2 of the Playoffs – Game 1 is Sunday at 1pm. The Red Sox face the Orioles Friday at 7:05pm, Saturday at 7:05pm and Sunday at 1:05pm. Here are 10 Places to Watch Sports in the Neighborhood.

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! 

Witness the Magic – Celtic Illusion

Since premiering in 2011, Celtic Illusion has enjoyed great success, regularly performing to sell-out audiences. Audiences will be impressed by some of the fastest tap dancing in the world, not to mention an incredible soundtrack. Now is your chance to witness the magic that is Celtic Illusion! The show takes place at the Shubert Theatre on Saturday, May 7th at 8pm. You can purchase you tickets here! 

Register to run/walk – Colin’s Joy Project 5K

Participate in the Colin’s Joy Project 5k on Saturday June 4th at 8:30am.  There will be 2 youth races to kick off the day at 8am followed by a 5K course, starting at South Boston Catholic Academy, taking participants around beautiful Castle Island. After the race there will be light refreshments, entertainment, and awards. A Colin’s Joy Project race shirt to be given to the first 250 registrants! Racewire registration in advance recommended. You can register here! 

Sign up for Boot Camp with Motivated Fitness

Motivated Fitness is offering an outdoor bootcamp at Moakley Park beginning Monday, May 2nd. Mondays – Thursday 6am-7am or Tuesday – Thursdays at 7:15am. Pricing starts at $125 for four weeks.  You can register here! 

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