Weekend Picks – February 19th

Fresh Fish at Seapoint

Whether you are a practicing Catholic or just love fish – Seapoint’s famous fish is back for Lent.  Fresh haddock and scallops will be on the menu on Fridays.  Enjoy your seafood fried, baked  or parmesan style over pasta.  Each meal is served with salad, bread, and your choice of potato.  See you there. 

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! 

Drink in Fort Point 

Welcome Back, Drink! Drink is back in business!  Stop by and welcome them back! Sister restaurants Sportello and Menton are also open! 

Beauty Treatments to Try

From beauty drips to Botox, our neighborhood is morphing into a beauty epicenter!  We’ve rounded up some new services to try to in the new year!

Go for a walk

In an effort to help Boston residents enjoy parks in the winter, Lights in the Necklace has officially launched through March 13th courtesy of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy.  Selected bridges throughout the Emerald Necklace will be lit green via battery-powered LEDSs. You can check them out from dusk until 9pm daily. Get the details here! 

#ProjectTakeout

Show our neighborhood restaurants some love! From pizza and dumplings, to tacos and steak dinners, South Boston has some of the best restaurants around – plus it’s a great way to show your support!  Some restaurants offer cocktails, wine + beer to go too! Check out our roundup 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 three 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! 

Take a StoryWalk

Looking for something fun to do with the kids while getting some fresh air and enjoying Boston parks? Well, the City of Boston Parks Dept. is launching their first ever StoryWalk series that allows children and families to interact with books! You can get the details here. 

Bowling is Back

Southie Bowl is back, baby! Hours of operation are: Mon: Closed, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 3 pm – 10:00 pm, Fri, Sat: 12 pm – 9:30 pm + Sun: 12 pm – 8 pm. You can learn more by visiting the Southie Bowl website here!