Weekend Picks – February 28th

Need weekend plans?!? We’ve got you covered!
Sullivan’s Opens Saturday
A welcomed sign of spring happens this weekend – Sullivan’s will be open after a brief hiatus! The legendary hot dog stand opens its doors on Saturday, March 1st! What is your go-to order? Let us know in the comments below! PS did you hear Sullivan’s won a James Beard Award this week? You can read about it here!
Oscars Brunch at Lincoln
Lincoln is getting Oscar ready! On Friday, February 28th, their Brunch Test Kitchen will be Oscar themed! Enjoy special menu items and drinks! Make your reservation here!
90s Night and Mardi Gras Corn Hole Tournament at PKL
Let PKL transport you to the 90’s on Friday, February 28th from 6 to 9pm. Jimmy Westfall will be singing all the 90’s classics. Make sure to stop by! And Saturday is their 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Corn Hole Tournament! The 50/50 Cornhole Tournament will be double elimination, with a limit of 30 teams. It is a $25 entry fee per team and the winners get 50% of the entry fees! Check in is at 12:30. There will also be a NOLA kickin’ brass band, hurricane cocktails, beads, and more! RSVP and sign up for the tournament here!
Sunday Sweat at Loco Lounge
Sunday Sweat is taking over The Loco Lounge for a group sculpt class on Sunday, March 2nd at 10am. Studio78 instructor Ally Enos will be leading the 45-minute sculpt class, which is a great full-body workout! The tickets are $25 and include the class, a mimosa, and complimentary patatas bravas! Get your tickets here! Don’t forget to bring your own mat!
Shy Bird Lounge
Shy Bird has joined the Southie late night scene! Stop by the lounge for martinis, music and more! It’s open Thursday through Saturday after dinner till midnight. Make your reservation here!
Southie Shamrock Splash
South Boston Moms Club is hosting their Annual Southie Shamrock Splash! It will be held on Sunday, March 2nd at 11am. The splash will happen at M Street Beach and will benefit Save the Harbor, Save the Bay. Join them for coffee and treats before the splash at 695 East 5th Street at 10am. Register or Donate here!
Boston Supports LAFD
A special night of friendship and fun to benefit the LAFD’s Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firefighters Fund and Wildfire Victims on Saturday, March 1st at 7pm at the Boston Teachers’ Union – 180 Mount Vernon Street. DJ James MacDougall and Dennis Taylor will be performing. There will be raffles, dancing and more. Tickets are $25.
Kids Yoga at Summer Street Wellness
Jimmy Flaherty Evacuation Day Kickoff Breakfast
Watch Six Nations Rugby at the Shamrock and Roza Lyons
Watch Six Nations Rugby matches at Shamrock Pub from January 13th – March 15th. They’ll be serving Irish Breakfast Rolls + Sausage rolls. Roza Lyons will be showing the matches too. Pretzel sticks and pub cheese plus Guinness on top! Let’s go!
Throwback Pricing Month at Local 149
Stop by Local 149 for all the savings! They are offering throwback pricing on drinks and $1 wings! $5 drinks, $4 shots, $3 drafts, and $10 mules and margs. The offers are Monday to Friday from 4-7pm. Get the full details here.
Bird Walk with Nature Man Mike
for all you birdwatchers out there, Nature Man Mike, a local legend, is offering a bird walk on Sunday, March 2nd from 8am-10am at Arnold Arboretum – meet in front of the Hunnewell Buidling at 125 Arborway. It’s a free event but you must register here! This two-hour walk is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced birders. Binoculars will be available to borrow on a first-come-first-serve basis, but you are encouraged to bring your own!
Return of The Ice Creamsmith
For over 40 years, The Ice Creamsmith in Lower Mills has been churning out delicious made-from-scratch ice cream! Making their ice cream in small batches on-site – (it goes from production to scoop in as little as 24 hours), the Ice Creamsmith has been delighting generations with their sweet treats! It will open for its 49th season on March 1st!
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!
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.
Loco –performers and DJ in the main space and the lounge on the weekend! Look on their Instagram story for lineup!
SPORTS!
Bruins vs. Penguins – Saturday, March 1st at 7pm.
Bruins vs. Wild – Sunday, March 2nd at 3:30pm.
Celtics vs. Cavaliers – Friday, February 28th at 7:30pm.
Celtics vs. Nuggets – Sunday, March 2nd at 1pm.
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Open House
Sneak a peek at our newest property listing for 764 East Fifth Street, Unit 1 – Saturday 11:30am- 1pm and Sunday 12pm-1:30pm.
Check back as this list may be updated.
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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