Weekend Picks – January 27th

Have a Juicy Day!

Bamboo Beach Juice Bar – located at 687 East Second Street – will be hosting a soft opening from January 26th – January 29th.  The new juice bar will feature smoothies, wellness shots smoothie bowls, specialty toasts, and plenty of fresh juice! You can check out their full menu here. The soft opening will feature reduced hours AND reduced prices!  Stop by Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th from 3pm-7pm and Saturday, January 28th and Sunday, January 29th from 8am-2pm to try one of Bamboo’s blends.

Teen Gallery at the ICA

View this exhibit created by local teens in the ICA’s Teen Gallery on Friday from 6pm-8pm. You can learn more here! 

3 Days of Brunch at Lulu Green

Brunch Weekend is here! Starting this Friday, Lulu Green is brunching three days a week – Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Join them for a Boozy Brunch this weekend!

DIY Valentine’s Cookie Decorating Kits

Get in the Holiday spirit with Top Shelf’s DIY Holiday Cookie Decorating Kit.  Each kit comes with either 6 or 12 Christmas tree sugar cookies – pink, purple +white frosting, decorating sugars, and sprinkles.  You can reserve yours here! 

New Merch. Drop From Shy Bird

Shy Bird – one of Southie’s newest hot spots – has launched a new line of merchandise including sweatshirts, beanies, caps and Crocs! You can check it out here! 

Tiki Fridays at Fresh

Starting this Friday from 4pm-11pm, enjoy Tiki Fridays at Fresh with Kira and Sam! Enjoy Mai Tais, Painkillers and a specialty dinner menu!

Girl Scout Cookie Pop-Up on Sunday

Get your Girl Scout Cookies on Sunday from 10am-2pm in front of Deja Brew on East Broadway!

Succulent Terrarium Workshop

Make a succulent terrarium at Michaela’s Market at 369 West Broadway on Sunday, January 29th at 1pm. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here. 

Lion Dance Parade

Enjoy Chinatown’s Lion Dance Parade in celebration of the Year of the Rabbit on Sunday, January 29th from 10am-3pm. Opening ceremony at 10am by Phillips Square (near the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Beach Street).  There will be fun costumes, street food and music.

Love + Mercy Blowout Special

On Saturday, treat yourself to a professional blowout at Love + Mercy with Amelia – only $40 – you can book your appointment here! 

Have some drinks poolside

Take a break from the cold and visit Lifted, a tropical oasis at the Omni Hotel.  Order up a frozen pina colada by the pool and dream of warmer temps!  You can check out the menu here! 

Tết in Boston presents their 2023 Night Concert!

Tết Night Concert will take place on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 6:30-11:30 p.m. at IBEW Local 103, 256 Freeport St., Dorchester Tickets are between $50-$75. The Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebrations continue with performances by Hoàng Thục Linh and Justin Nguyễn, Y Phương, and VPOP Band. You can learn more here. 

Lizzo Drag Brunch at Laugh

It’s about damn time! Enjoy a drag brunch at Laugh Brunch with a Lizzo theme on Saturday at 12pm! Hosted by Henry Paquin and Kris Knievil with performances by Destiny, Lakia Mondale and Karisma Geneva Jackson-Tae. You can get your tickets here! 

Get a job!

Pure Oasis is looking for a full-time Retail General Manager for their new Downtown Location opening in March! The Retail General Manager is responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of the Dispensary in accordance with the State of Massachusetts and standards set by the company. The Retail General Manager provides support to all Cashiers, Dispensary Agents and Inventory Associates which includes: scheduling, training, providing policy and procedure updates, keeping updated with industry news and product information. You can learn more 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). Snowport is open seven days a week, Monday – Thursday, 3pm – 8pm; Friday – Saturday, 11am – 9pm; and Sunday, 11am – 8pm. It is located at Seaport Common, 85 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210.

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! 

Snacks on the Couch

These local Southie spots have curated the perfect game-watching (or even TV-binging) snacks for you to enjoy while sitting on your couch! Check out the roundup here. 

Workouts to Try this Weekend

It’s 2023.  Shake up your workout routine and try something new! Check out our roundup here!

Brewed + Buzzed

The Espresso Martini is having a moment. It’s the just-right combo of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso that perks you up and gives you a little buzz.  It’s the perfect brunch cocktail, dessert substitution or post-dinner drink if you continue on your Saturday night bar hop. There are plenty of spots in South Boston to order one, so we decided to round up our favorite ones!

Live Music

Shenannigans has DJ Havak at 10pm on Friday and on Saturday it’s Ryan McHugh at 3pm and DJ Artie at 10pm.

Capo is hosting Vincent King 8 -11 on Friday, Saturday it’s the Felix Brown Band 8 -11 and Sinatra Sunday with Rich DiMare and the Ron Poster Trio.

Lincoln has Legends of Summer on Sunday at 6pm.

PKL has Live Music Saturdays with Legends of Summer from 7pm-10pm

Hunter’s has Maddi Ryan 5- 8 PM on Friday.  On Saturday it’s Disinterested Gentleman 2-5 PM and Sunday: Matty Sheehah 2- 5 PM, Its Ya Boy KR 9 – 12

Sports

The Bruins faceoff against the Panthers on Saturday at 6pm and the Hurricanes on Sunday at 5pm.  The Celtics play the Lakers on Saturday at 8:30pm. For the NFL Conference Championship – It’s the 49rs vs. the Eagles on Sunday at 3pm followed by the Bengals vs. the Chiefs at 6:30pm.  Here are 10 Places to Watch the Game! 

Open House:

8 Kemble Place – Saturday + Sunday 12pm-1pm.

Check back as this list may be updated!