Weekend Picks – February 18th

Conversation Hearts On display at The Rocks at Harbor Way

Did you know that conversation hearts turn 120 this year? Come celebrate this South Boston-born candy classic via Necco with a super-sized installation at The Rocks in the Seaport District. From “Best Day Ever” to “Crazy 4 U,”” find a heart that warms you from head to toe. You can learn more here! 

“5555” Menu + Publico Cafe Special

In honor of Publico’s five year milestone, Publico will treat guests to a month long “5555” menu featuring five of its most beloved street food inspired snacks, each priced at $5.00, available at the bar five days a week from 4pm-6pm.  Menu items will include the Hot Dawg (Kayem hot dog,  crispy bacon, pineapple salsa, lime mayo, cilantro,) Arancini (truffle mayo, parmesan,) Salt & Pepper Yucca Fries (salsa verde,) Zucchini Chips (Panko fried, cucumber Greek yogurt) and locally sourced Oysters (5).    Additionally, Publico Café, open every Friday from 11am – 3pm, will offer a month long celebratory special in the form of a bottomless cup of hot or iced coffee & bag of house-made donuts with Nutella for $5.00.

Taste some wine at Social Wines

Social Wines has proudly announced that Friday night tastings are back!  On Fridays from 5-7pm stop by and try something new! Be more social!

Live Music at Castle Island Brewing on Friday nights

Every Friday night at 9 PM, CIB features a different local artist playing live right in the South Boston Taproom! Dan Blakeslee will be playing this Friday!

Rev’d Cycling at Big Night Fitness

Get moving! Join @revdcycling with @bignightfitness on February 20th for an indoor cycling experience unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Rev’d is loading 100 bikes into @bignightlive with it’s award-winning production for the largest fitness event in Boston yet. Class times are 10AM, 12PM and 2PM. After each class, join the other riders and trainers in Studio B (inside Big Night Live) for a private social, sponsored by @titosvodka; where you can meet and hang with likeminded people.

All Eyes on You – via Dollface

Enhance your eyebrows with microblading via Dollface! Microblading is a form of permanent makeup that creates hair like strokes to enhance the eyebrow and lasts 12-18 months!  You can learn more and book an appointment here! 

Order Some Pączki for Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday 

Treat yourself to some Pączki — Polish donuts — from DJ’s Market in the Polish Triangle! Place your order here. You can choose from Raspberry, Plum Butter, Rose, and Lemon.  You can also get them filled with Raspberry Buttercream, Coffee Mocha Buttercream, Nutella Buttercream, or Maple Bacon Buttercream.  Go big or go home, right? Feel free to give them a call 617 436-9766 if you have any questions.

Join the Loco 1.5 Star Run Club on Saturday

Get moving and join the group on Saturday at 9am! There will be a 5K and 10K route that will start and end at Loco. There will be group margaritas post run! Get the details here including start times depending on how long you’d like to run!

Cocktails and Steaks at Moo…

Moo…. Restaurant has opened at 49 Melcher Street – the former home of Bastille Kitchen.Moo took some time to renovate the Fort Point space but according to a post on instagram, the steak house officially opened its doors on Tuesday! Make a reservation today!

Acts of Kindness

As my nana used to say, it’s nice to be nice!  In honor of National Acts of Kindness Day, why not do a good deed by performing a simple act of kindness in the neighborhood this weekend. From supporting small businesses, to helping your neighbors, check out our list of suggestions! 

Check back – some last minute additions may be added to our roundup!