Weekend Picks – February 12th

Love is in the Air

From gift ideas to dinner inspiration, it’s all right here in our Valentine’s Day Guide! Make sure to check back as we will be updating this guide daily! Check out our roundup here!

Valentine’s Pop Up x 2

Two local women owned businesses have teamed up to make your Valentine’s Day a little easier! Market Floral Studio and Stephie Chic will be hosting a Valentine’s Pop Up on Saturday from 12-2 at 12 Ericcson Street (second floor) Dorchester.  Shop for beautiful fresh flowers and fun and fashionable accessories. Perfect for giving to someone you love – including yourself!

Love Child and Caroline Elizabeth Collection are partnering up for Valentine’s Pop Up also on Saturday from 12pm-5pm at 317 E Street featuring blooms. (just add) booze + jewels. Love Child will also have grab + go all weekend long! Stop by!

Check out Southie’s newest park

John J. Flaherty Jr. Park is officially open on B Street in South Boston. Get the details of this $856,000 project here. 

9 Places to Get Coffee in the Neighborhood

Here’s a roundup of local coffee shops in Southie! Now more than ever it’s important to show them some love and support.

Spread the Love Pop Up Collective

On the heels of a successful series of pop up markets in and around Boston in 2020, Black Owned Bos. is excited to announce the first retail pop up of their 2021 season. This “Spread Love” themed retail market will kick off the day before Valentine’s Day and will run for four (4) sequential Saturdays through March 6, 2021 from 12pm to 6pm in South Bay. This indoor rotating collective of local Black owned businesses from throughout the Greater Boston Area, will feature gifts and goods that offer something for everyone while promoting the collective empowerment of Black entrepreneurs. From sweet treats and cards to clothes and accessories, the collective will offer a diverse selection of business categories. You can learn more details here! 

Get a workout in

Welcome back, gyms + fitness studios! To celebrate the reopening, these local workout spots are offering some deals and specials! Check them out here! 

Galentine’s Brunch

Enjoy brunch with the gals (or guys) on Saturday, February 13th at Lucy’s American Tavern and The Bowery Bar from 10am-3pm with a Pop Diva theme – think Britney, Madonna, Mariah, Whitney and more!  Reservations are recommended!

XO TO GO at The Current in Seaport

Stop by the newly opened XO TO GO at The Current to celebrate Valentine’s Day all month long with complimentary gift personalization. Bring in an item from your favorite Seaport store that just needs that special touch, or personalize some Seaport swag. Pick from an assortment of colorful iron on patches, or create a custom design with XO TO GO’s visiting artists. XO TO GO is open Thursday through Sunday until February 28th. Capacity is limited, so RSVP here today!

Get Lucky!

This Lunar New Year / Valentine’s Week you can invite love, prosperity + good fortune into your life with our delicious Menu for Two or a share-able Treat Box from Myers + Chang! You can check out the menu here and call directly to place your order for pick up! 617-542-5200.

Virtual Dueling Pianos Show at D’s Keys

D’s Keys is hosting a virtual Valentine’s show on Saturday, February 13th from 8-11.  You can join in via Facebook live!

Drink in Fort Point reopens

Welcome Back, Drink! Drink will be back in business beginning Friday, February 12th at 5pm!  Stop by and welcome them back!

Brunch O’Clock

Daily brunch is a new big thing in the neighborhood.  It kicked off with the OG Lincoln with 7 days of brunch. Capo is also offering Brunch on Fridays – hello Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and Espresso Martinis! Don’t forget the Espresso Martini! Now Roza Lyons announced they’ll be serving brunch on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday!  Enjoy the Breakfast Burrito, Eggs Benedict, or the Lyons Omelet and wash it down with a Manmosa!  Brunch is served from 10am-3pm. Reminder: Monday is President’s Day so expect many local spots to be open for holiday brunch! 

Sober Curious

Maybe you’re extending Dry January, cleaning up your act or you’re just sober curious. Whatever the case, here are some mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages to try! Just because your eliminating alcohol from your life doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Check out our roundup here! 

Galentine’s Brunch at Publico

Kick off your Valentine’s Weekend with Galentine’s Brunch at the Publico Cafe! When you buy a bottle of bubbles, you’ll get a bag of Beignets on Publico!  Bubbles and Beignets available on Friday from 11-3 only.

Bowling is Back

Southie Bowl is back, baby! 
 Hours of operation for the weekend are: Fri, Sat: 12 pm – 9:30 pm + Sun: 12 pm – 8 pm. You can learn more by visiting the Southie Bowl website here!

Open House

Stop by and sneak a peek at our newest property listing – 509 East 8th Street, Unit 1 – Open House on Saturday 11:30am-1pm.