Weekend Picks – February 23rd

Need weekend plans?!? We’ve got you covered.
Dray Drinks x Shy Bird
On Friday, head to Shy Bird during the shy hour (4pm-6pm) for a complimentary NA wine tasting with Dray Drinks! Dray is boston’s first na bottle shop, located next door in the south end. The Dray team will be pouring and sharing more info on their products. 50-cent dunks, $9 sandwiches, and some good (na) vino!
2000s Night at Local 149
Be transported back to the early 2000s at Local 149 on Friday, February 23rd, from 7pm-12am. The night will be filled with throwback music and nostalgia. Come dressed in your early 2000’s best to receive a cash prize. Make your reservation here!
Sofar Secret Concert
Sofar hosts secret concerts in which you find out the venue and talent 36 hrs before the show. The show will be held on Friday, February 23rd, at 7:30 at a craft distillery in Southie. Tickets are $28. You will see 2 to 3 acts of all different genres. Get more info and tickets here!
Boozy Book Fair at Castle Island Brewery
Word on the Street is hosting a Boozy Book Fair on Sunday, February 25th, from 12-4pm. There will be a wide variety of books available. It will allow you to relive the scholastic book fair days! And what is better than books and booze.
Girl Scout Cookie Pop-Up with the Daisies
The Daisies (5 + 6 year olds) will be hosting their first Girl Scout Cookie Pop Up on Saturday at 10am in front of Deja Brew! Stop by!
2024 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
The ICA, in the Seaport, will be showing the 2024 Oscar-nominated short films and documentaries on Friday, February 23rd at 7pm and Sunday, February 25th at 12:30pm. The tickets are $5 for members and students and $10 for non-members. Don’t miss this year’s nominees. Get more info on the films and tickets here!
Bubbles & Fries at Petula’s
Start the weekend off right at Petula’s. Order a glass of bubbles and get a free order of fries! What a delicious pregame for a Friday night. Bubbles & Fries will be offered Monday through Friday from 11:30-5pm. Make your reservation here!
Native Sun’s High-Performance Comedy Night
Native Sun’s High-Performance Comedy Night is the perfect Saturday Night experience to get your fix of whatever you’re bringing PLUS premiere stand-up comedy in a private, comfortable space – all in the heart of Boston’s historic Chinatown neighborhood! Tickets are $22 – must be 21 plus. For full details, visit here!
Bowl of ‘Zole Boston
Boston Pozole Festival is an event celebrating Mexican spirits and cuisine. It is being held Saturday, February 24th, from 12-4pm, at The South Boston Lithuanian Club. The event will feature innovative and traditional takes on classic Mexican food and tastings of tequila and mezcal. Get more information and tickets here!
We Jammin’! One Love. One Price.
PKL is hosting a Reggae Bottomless Brunch on Saturdays + Sundays 11-3 featuring live reggae music!
SPORTS
Bruins vs. Canucks, Saturday, February 24th at 7pm.
Celtics vs. Knicks, Saturday, February 24th at 8:30pm.
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Live Music Round-Up
Hunter’s: Jimmy Westfall, Friday at 5pm. Christian Hadeagh, Saturday at 1pm. It’s Ya Boy KR, Sunday at 3pm, and Matty Sheehan, Sunday at 9pm.
Lincoln: Legends of Summer will play at Lincoln on Sunday at 6pm.
Capo – Enjoy Sinatra Sunday with Rich DiMare and the Ron Poster Trio – doors open at 5pm.
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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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