Weekend Picks – August 22nd

Need weekend plans!?! We got you covered!
Hats Off To Heroes Fundraiser
Head on down to Roza Lyons on Friday, August 22nd at 6pm to support first responders! There will be hats for sale, and 100% of the proceeds will go to a wellness center dedicated to first responders, retirees, and their families, providing mental health services. It is an awesome cause. So stop by and support! There will be appetizers and drinks!
Dennis Taylor at The Seapoint
The one and only Dennis Taylor will be headlining Seapoint on Friday, August 22nd at 8pm. The night will be filled with disco and soul! Stop by early to grab your steak tip dinner!
Style Exchange at Native Sun
Calling all fashion lovers! Style Exchange will be hosting an outdoor thrift market at Native Sun on Saturday, August 23rd from 1 to 4pm. It’s a neighborhood-style thrift pop-up where you can consign your own clothes or simply come browse racks and shop your neighbor’s closet. Interested in being a vendor? Sign up here!
Bounce
Take a class at Barre Grove where joy meets strength! If you’re a new member you can enjoy 3 classes for just $49! This workout combines barre, pilates and dance! You can learn more here!Â
Fresh Fish at Shamrock Pub
Enjoy fresh fish every Friday and Saturday at Shamrock Pub! Get it before it sells out!
Friends of South Boston Branch Book Sale
The South Boston Branch Library will be hosting a book sale on Saturday, August 23rd from 9:30am to 3:30pm. There will be a plethora of genres ranging from children to adults. The proceeds will support the library. It is a great way to give back while also grabbing a new book!
PKL is serving up the Honey Deuce
To celebrate the US Open tennis tournament, PKL is serving the Honey Deuce cocktail ($10) — vodka, raspberry liqueur, and lemonade.
Fish & Farm Market
The Boston Fish Pier will be open for a Farmer’s Market on Saturday, August 23rd from 9:30am to 1:30pm. The Boston Fish Pier has been a vital part of Seaport life for over a century! Stop by to enjoy locally caught seafood and get some fresh vegetables and fruit to pair with it! There will also be meat, cheeses, and other specialty items! Support local farmers and fishermen!
See A Doll’s House
The South Stage Theater Works is presenting Henrick Ibsen’s A Doll’s House directed by Brenny O’Brien this weekend at the South Boston Neighborhood House (Fridays show is sold out)! You can get your tickets here!Â
The Broadway Revamp
The Broadway is back and better than ever!! It is opening weekend after their brief hiatus for some awesome renovations and improvements. Secure your spot in seeing all the updates this weekend here!
Borrachito + Saltie Girl
Get ready, Southie—your taste buds are about to take a wild ride. Borrachito Taqueria + Spirits is teaming up with Boston seafood hotspot, Saltie Girl, for a summer-long menu collaboration that brings the bold vibes of Mexico City street food face-to-face with coastal New England flavors. Each month at Borrachito, the collab will feature one seriously delicious dish – you’re gonna want to mark your calendars!
Eat Wings for a Cause at Aloft Boston’s WXYZ Bar
Eat wings for a great cause this month at Aloft Boston’s WXYZ Bar.  For every Pepsi BBQ wing order, $2 will go directly to the Children’s Miracle Network, helping fund life-saving care, equipment, and research for kids in need. Eat up & do good – available until August 31st!
South Boston Moms Club Beach Bash Play Date
On Saturday, August 23rd, join in the fun at the Beach Bash Play Date at Pleasure Bay from 10am-12pm. All ages are welcome! Popsicles from Frios Gourmet Pops will be available for purchase!
Live Music Round Up:
The Playwright – features DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 9pm followed by Country Sundays with live bands starting at 6pm. Check out the schedule here!
Park City has live music every night! Follow them on social media for the schedule!
Hunter’s – Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 1-4pm, and Sunday 3-6pm and 9pm-12am. Follow Hunter’s on Instagram for their schedule!
Capo – In addition to Sinatra Sunday with Rich Dimare and the Ron Poster Trio on Sundays at 5pm, there are live bands and DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays. Follow Capo on Instagram for the schedule!
Lincoln – Legends of Summer on Sundays at 6pm.
Grace by Nia – features live music all weekend long! You can check out the schedule here.
Loco –performers and DJ in the main space and the lounge on the weekend! Look on their Instagram story for lineup!
SPORTS!!:
Red Sox vs. Yankees – Friday, August 22nd at 7:05pm, Saturday, August 23rd at 1:05pm, Sunday, August 24th at 7:10pm
US Open – ScheduleÂ
Here are 12 Places to Watch the Game in South Boston!Â
Summer Bucket List
Summer is in full swing and there’s no better time to explore everything our neighborhood (and our sister neighborhoods) have to offer. From sipping cocktails with a view to catching a water taxi or eating some ice cream, this list has a little something for everyone! So slide into your flip flops, grab a friend, and let the summer fun begin right in your own backyard! Check out our list here!Â

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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