3.6 min readBy Published On: May 31st, 2018Categories: See and Do0 Comments on Weekend Picks – June 1st

Eat:
Loco lovers rejoice!  Loco is embracing summer with summer Fridays! Loco will open for lunch at 11:30am and you can enjoy all the deliciousness of their menu including tacos, guacamole and more!!   On Friday, June 1st they’re celebrating with RUM PUNCH LUNCH featuring watermelon and pineapple punch bowls. No judgement if you call out of work. Bring on the sunshine!

Drink:
For those looking for a boozy brunch, celebrate the weekend with Coppersmith’s new Bloody Mary Flights and DIY Mimosa Flyers. The Bloody Mary Flight ($26) includes four variations of the classic Bloody Mary, including Bloody Brew with Corona and house bloody nix with a cumin rim and garnished with pickled jalapeños, Bloody Maria with Ghost Tequila and house Verde mix with a jalapeño salt rim and lime wheel, a classic Bloody Mary with Absolute Lime and house bloody mix garnished with cornichon, olive and celery and last, but not least Bloody Vino with white wine, house bloody mix and garnished with pickled grapes. The DIY Mimosa Flyer ($48) serves 2-4 guests and arrives at the table in a mini Radio Flyer wagon with a bottle of DeLuca Prosecco, a choice of three juices and fruit garnishes.

See:
If you love pugs like us, head to Carson Beach on Saturday, June 2nd at 9am! It’s the 8th Annual Pug Rescue of New England Run/Walk 5K! All proceeds go directly to supporting our foster pugs medical care! We expect lots of pugs in attendance.   You can learn more about it here! 

Do:
Looking for some good old-fashioned family fun?  The MOMS Club of South Boston will be hosting a Southie Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 2nd from 11am – 4pm at Marine Park.  There will be bouncy houses, DJ Jim, Toe Jam Puppet Band, Music with Ms. Sarah Gardner, Bonaparte the Magician, local performers and much more!   Also on deck, face painting, arts and crafts, & more! This event is free and open to the public.

Play:
Lawn on D will be in full swing (pun intended) all weekend long! Enjoy lawn games, food, drinks and live music! You can check out the schedule here!

Glow:
Get glowing! Have a wedding, hot date, or special event? Give Cailin’s Color a call! This mobile spray tan service is comfortable, convenient and will leave you your skin sun kissed and glowing! Reach out to Cailin to make an appointment. Call or text 617-719-9875 or email [email protected] You can follow her on Instagram too! You can even arrange a spray tan party!

Give:
Give the gift of healthy eating! Shredded now has gift cards! Perfect for gift giving – especially those trying to reel it in and get beach body ready!

Donate:
Teddy Bear Drive! Donate a new or gently loved small to medium teddy bear or plush animal for a special teddy bear drive to provide Boston EMS ambulances with teddy bears so children who are riding in the ambulances will get comfort in their time of need.  You can drop off to South Boston and Dorchester Branches of East Boston Savings Bank.  The drive will be going through June 9th.

Listen:
Have you downloaded and listened to our latest episode of Caught Up: A Podcast from South Boston!  Well, what are you waiting for – we go great with a glass of wine or while you walk the Island!  You can download it here! 

Romance:
Oh, hello summer! It’s time to head down to the waterfront, where the new and improved Seaport area is bustling with good food, hoppin’ bars, and plenty of places to soak up the sun and the sea. And whether you’re searching for your next summer love, or looking to heat things up with your old flame, we’ve got our top picks for what to see and do this summer. 

Register:
Lace up your sneakers and take part in this family-friendly fitness event which includes a certified 5K race and walk, youth races and Reebok-led classes on the scenic South Boston Waterfront. Post race enjoy live entertainment with Dalton & the Sheriffs, an expo, beer garden, food, and fun for the whole family! This fun filled day of fitness takes place on Sunday, June 17th at 9am. Proceeds goes to support the McCourt Foundation! For more information visit here! To register, visit here!

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