Weekend Picks – June 3rd

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series

After a nine-year hiatus, Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series returns to Boston. The Boston stop, set for Saturday, June 4, 2022, will serve as the start to the 2022 season as the only stop in North America. The city’s Seaport neighborhood will serve as the backdrop to the competition and the diving platform will rise again atop the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA Boston). The event will take place on Saturday, June 4th atop the ICA Boston, with doors opening at 12PM and the show starting at 2PM. You can learn more here! 

Friday Lunch in Southie

Kick off the weekend early. Treat yourself to a Friday lunch with an adult beverage in the neighborhood!  Hunter’s, Publico, Shenannigan’s, The Broadway, Seapoint, Roza Lyons, Loco and Lincoln all offer lunch with beer, wine and cocktails.

There’s still time to register – Colin’s Joy 5K

Participate in the Colin’s Joy Project 5k on Saturday June 4th at 8:30am. There will be 2 youth races to kick off the day at 8am followed by a 5K course, starting at South Boston Catholic Academy, taking participants around beautiful Castle Island. After the race there will be light refreshments, entertainment, and awards. A Colin’s Joy Project race shirt to be given to the first 250 registrants! Racewire registration in advance recommended. You can register here! Volunteers are also needed! You can email kerri at [email protected] 

Family Fun Day

The MOMS Club of South Boston is excited to announce that they will be holding a Southie Family Fun Day on June 4th from 11am-4pm, with 6 different performers for the kids to enjoy!  The event is free, so come kickoff the summer season with the family!  Check out the full schedule here! 

Karaoke at Fat Baby

Get ready to sing! People’s Karaoke will be in the house at Fat Baby on Friday at 9:00pm. Order up your dumplings + mai tais, and sign up to sing your go to karaoke jam!

Burger-licious

Whether you like it with the works or just a little ketchup, plan on eating a burger this weekend!  We are sharing our picks for some of the best burgers in the neighborhood! Make sure to take our poll for Best Burger in the neighborhood too! 

Red Bull: 3D Chalk Art

Want to experience what it’s like to be a Red Bull Cliff Diving athlete about to leap, twist, and somersault from the ICA into the Boston Harbor? Come check out world-renowned 3D Chalk Artist Erik Greenawalt as he brings the dive platform to life through an incredible 3D sidewalk chalk art exhibition. Grab a cold can of Red Bull, learn more about the Red Bull Cliff Diving event, and have your photo taken like you are about to jump off the dive platform, 85 feet above the Boston Harbor. Takes place on June 2nd and June 3rd

Shop The Current

Get ready to shop! From fashion to nails to jewelry and coffee, shop these female-owned brands. The Current is back for for a new season! Get the details here! 

South Boston Babe Ruth Baseball Celebration

South Boston Babe Ruth will honor legendary Southie baseball coach – Bill Fitzgerald on Saturday at 1pm at Babe Ruth Field at Moakley Park! A field will be dedicated in Fitzgerald’s memory!

Reel Fun Fishing Day at Deer Island

On Saturday, June 4: come to Deer Island for a day of fishing and fun with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay! Learn about Boston Harbor’s biodiversity, play games, and meet real crabs! 

Sports

The Celtics face the Warriors in the NBA Championship on Sunday, June 5th at 8pm. The Red Sox are playing the A’s this weekend – Friday at 9:40pm and Saturday + Sunday at 4:07pm.  Here are 10 Places to Watch Sports in the Neighborhood.

Thank You Very Brunch 2

On Sunday, June 5th, Drag Brunch returns to Bardo’s Pizza and Castle Island Brewing with Thank You Very Brunch 2 with an all-star drag lineup including Cherry Lemonade, Arabella Ladesse, Rusty Hammer, and Pancake!  Doors open at 11am and show starts at 1pm! Book your reservation today!

MyStryde Sweat Hot Summer Boston

MyStryde wants you to workout consistently this summer! They are offering 15% off all class packs or your can enjoy unlimited classes for the summer for just $599.  You can learn more here!  Sale ends June 7th!

Free HIIT Workout at A Street Park

Move Studio is offering a free HIIT workout on Sundays at 9am at A Street Park.

Watch some True Crime

Heather shares her favorite True Crime Documentaries!  You can check them out here! 

Daisy Face Flow Yoga on Saturday

Join Morgan from Daisy Face Flow every Saturday morning for a weekend flow on the beach – the best way to kick off your weekend on Saturdays at 10am at Pleasure Bay Beach! The class is perfect for any level yogi and tickets are $15 per person! The class will meet right by the gazebo and parking is available first-come first serve.  Come flow! You can learn more here! 

Outdoor Dining in the Neighborhood

With these warmer temps this weekend, it’s a perfect excuse to enjoy some cocktails and food al fresco!  Check out our roundup of outdoor patios that are open in the neighborhood.

Check back as new events will be added.