Weekend Picks – January 20th
Try Zyp Run
Zyp Run is the first Cannabis Delivery Warehouse to be located in Boston. They launched earlier this week! Use the code ZYP20 for $20 off your first purchase! Check out their website here for fast cannabis delivery! If you drive by Neponset Circle in Dorchester you’ll notice their building, it’s hard to miss!
Loco is turning Ocho!
For 8 years, Loco has been bringing the tacos, the margs, and the fun to the neighborhood! Stop by this weekend and help them celebrate! There will be food and drink specials plus enjoy 50% off merch!
Make way for Dumplings
Founded by Chef Irene Li and her two older siblings, Mei Mei officially open a dumpling factory, cafe, and classroom in the Iron Works building on January 21st. Get all the delicious details here!
Learn to Curl
Seaport’s winter wonderland Snowport continues to offer Iceless Curling through February 26 as well as complimentary Learn to Curl classes taught by The North End Curling Club on select Saturdays from 2pm – 4pm (Curling Lane reservations can be booked in advance via bostonseaport.xyz/snowport
Drink Beer for a Cause
In the spirit of local collaboration and supporting women’s professional sports, Dorchester Brewing Co. and Boston Pride released a limited edition beer and hard seltzer to directly support the team. The beers, “All In” Golden Lager and “Hear Me Roar” Prickly Pear Hard Seltzer are now available in cans at the Boston Pride home games at the Warrior Ice Arena this season! They are also available as 4-packs in the Dorchester Brewing Company Tap Room. Dorchester Brewing Company will be donating a portion of all proceeds based on sales at Warrior Ice Arena as well as the DBC Tap Room in Boston.
Make some soap
Fanny Osorio will be hosting a soap-making class at Cannonball Cafe. You’ll get to make and take home two custom natural soaps. This fun and creative event takes place on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 7pm to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here.
The Point Clothing Lounge is now open
The Point Clothing Lounge – a high-quality retail men’s shop offering top-quality clothing, sneakers and accessory brands – will be opening on Monday at 135 Emerson Street! Make sure to follow them on Instagram for the latest! Check out Megan’s feature on The Point here!
Hangover Free
Maybe you’re participating in Dry January, attempting clean living, or just sober curious? Whatever the case, here are some mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages to try! Just because you’re eliminating alcohol from your life doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Check out our roundup!
Workouts to Try this Weekend
It’s 2023. Shake up your workout routine and try something new! Check out our roundup here!
Shamrock Pub is now serving Sunday Brunch
Sunday Brunch is now served at Shamrock Pub from 10am-1pm. Enjoy Boozy Coffees, Bloody Marys, Breakfast Burgers, Breakfast Burritos, and more! You can check out the full menu here!
Love Child Tastings
On Friday enjoy Sips + Sounds from 5pm-7pm with tastings from Tost Beverages. On Saturday it’s Day Drinking with Athletic Brewing (non-alcoholic) from 12pm-3pm. Stop by Love Child and see what’s new!
Donuts + Beer
Craving donuts? Craving beer? Come have both at the Harpoon Beer Hall! Rocco’s Doughnuts will be selling their insanely delicious donuts on January 22nd from 12PM – 6PM. They will also be offering a special small donut flight to go along with a specialty beer flight from us. No better way to end the weekend!
Boardwalk Pizza is now open
Southie’s newest pizza joint is now open! Have you tried it yet? Located in the old AK’s spot at the corner of D and Second Street (the old Teamsters Pub for all you lifelong residents), this is Boardwalk Pizza’s second location. It first opened at Marina Bay back in 2020 and features thin-crust pizzas and sandwiches. Give it a try!
Take a Winter Wildlife Cruise
Calling all wildlife lovers! Hop aboard a (heated) high-speed ferry and discover how alive the harbor is in the winter months during this curated 3-hour cruise. Naturalists include representatives from the National Park Service and more! Ferry features ample indoor seating and refreshments available for purchase. Takes place on Saturday from 12pm-3pm. Leaves from Long Wharf. Tickets are between $15-30. You can learn more here!
Beauty Trends to Try
Treat yourself this weekend! Book yourself a little self-care! Check out Megan’s roundup of Beauty Trends to Try!
Live Music
Shenannigans has DJ Glass Half Empty at 10pm and Vicky Lynch on Saturday at 4pm followed by DJ Kait at 10pm.
Loco is featuring DJ Colin Tonge on Friday from 9pm-close. On Saturday it’s Kim Cherry from 1pm-4pm followed by DJ Alex Walker 9pm-close. On Sunday it’s Zane Christopher 2pm-5pm in main restaurant and DJ Tommy D. from 3pm-8pm in the lounge.
Capo is hosting Pat Dowling on Saturday from 1pm-4pm. On Sunday it’s Sinatra Sunday with Rich DiMare and the Ron Poster Trio.
Lincoln has Legends of Summer on Sunday at 6pm.
PKL has Cover Story playing from 3pm-7pm.
Sports
The Celtics play the Raptors Saturday at 5pm. The Bruins face off against the Sharks on Sunday at 7pm. In NFL Playoffs, The Jaguars play the Chiefs on Saturday at 4:30pm followed by the Giants vs. Eagles at 8:15pm. On Sunday it’s the Bengals vs. the Bills at 3pm then the Cowboys vs. 49rs at 6:30pm. Here are 10 Places to Watch the Game!
Check back as this list may be updated!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
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