Weekend Picks – December 19th

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Holiday Market at Castle Island Brewery
Holiday cheer is happening every Saturday in December at Castle Island Brewery. There will be local vendors and Christmas trees for sale from 12 to 5pm. The Grinch will also be there from 12 to 2pm for photo ops. Also, there will be a special Grinch Green Beer, which is a green apple lager! Get all the details here!
Southie Slay Bell Run:
MyStryde is teaming up with Loco for a dash around Southie on Saturday, December 20th. The 3 mile run will start at Loco and end back at Loco for a post run brunch! The ticket is $45 and includes the run, a raffle ticket, breakfast, a complimentary drink, and a complimentary MYSTRYDE credit. And make sure to wear your ugliest sweater for a chance to win a prize! Get your tickets here!
Marcelino’s Weekend Lunch
Treat yourself this holiday season to a special lunch at Marcelino’s in the Seaport! They will be offering lunch on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting at 12pm. Marcelino’s features a strong lineup of carefully crafted cocktails and mocktails, alongside mezze-style bites and lunch specials. Make your reservations now!
Babies and Brew
South Boston Moms Club presents Babies and Brew on Friday, December 19th from 9-11am. It will be held at 111 Paseo Way in the Seaport. Enjoy coffee and pastries with your baby, while getting to know the fellow parents in your neighborhood. Follow them on instagram for more events like this!
Fresh Holiday Menu
The holidays have arrived at Fresh!! They are rolling out some awesome holiday specials all weekend long!! They all look delicious, especially The Kringle Dip. It is a prime rib sandwich on their focaccia with a jus! Make your reservations now!
Winter Wonderland Holiday Party at Clover Clubhouse
Clover Clubhouse is transforming into a Winter Wonderland on Sunday, December 21st from 1 to 4pm. There will be bites, activities, and a HUMAN SIZED SNOWGLOBE!! Their cash bar will be open and football will be on for parents! Get your tickets here!
Ugly Sweater Christmas Carol-oke at Fat Baby
Put on your ugliest Christmas sweater and unleash your inner performer! Carol-oke will take place Friday, December 19th at 9:30pm. Stop by for dinner and drinks to work up some courage before you hit the stage! There is a prize for ugliest sweater and performance so bring your A-game! Secure your spot here.
Menorah Lighting in the Seaport
On Sunday, December 21st at 4pm, join the Chabad of Downtown Boston at One Seaport in Seaport as they light up the 9-foot Menorah for Hanukkah.
Holiday Food Drive at Petula’s
Petula’s is celebrating the real meaning of Christmas by giving back. Bring in two non-perishable items and receive a free voucher for one takeout coffee or one dine-in scallion dip. Donations will be accepted till December 31st.Â
Calling all Elves! Gift Wrapping Party at Summer Street Wellness

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Yoga for Moms: Holiday Edition
Step away from the holiday hustle and give yourself the gifts of presence and peace. Join the Family Yoga Project at East Side Yoga on Friday at 7 for this 60-minute class where you’ll move, breathe, and rest in ways that release stress and restore your energy. After class, share a cozy drink and conversation with other moms, reminding yourself that you don’t have to navigate this season alone.  You can sign up here!Â
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!Â
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.Â
Loco –performers and DJ in the main space and the lounge on the weekend! Look on their Instagram story for lineup!
SPORTS!
Bruins vs. Canucks – Saturday, December 20th at 7pm
Bruins vs. Senators – Sunday, December 21st at 7pm
Celtics vs. Heat – Friday, December 19th at 7pm
Celtics vs. Raptors – Saturday, December 20th at 7pm
Patriots vs. Ravens – Sunday, December 21st at 8:20pm
Here are 12 Places to Watch the Game in South Boston!
Check back as this list may be updated!Â
5th generation South Boston native, who rarely travels outside of Southie. Hobbies include grabbing drinks, walking around the neighborhood, and spending time with her bulldog, Chubbs. Her perfect day would be going on a stroll to get a coffee, followed by lunch at Loco, then drinks at Hunter’s, and grabbing a slice of pizza for the walk home.

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