Weekend Picks – May 21st

Learn to bake some homemade Pop Tarts

Join seasoned Flour Pastry Chef and Class Instructor Samira for a pop-tarts bakeshop on Friday, May 21st from 4-6pm on Zoom! Designed for intimate-sized groups of up to 25 guests, Samira will lead participants through each step in making raspberry pop-tarts! A shopping list, recipe card, and zoom link will be provided prior to class! You can learn more here!  

The Return of the Lawn on D

Nature is healing. The Lawn on D has returned for the 2021 season. Food + drink available from 3-10pm.  And yes, the instagram famous light up swings will be in…well…full swing. Live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! You can check out the schedule here!

Let’s go, Bruins!

It’s playoff hockey! The Bruins face the Capitols on Friday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 7pm.  Here are some suggestions of where to watch in the neighborhood! 

Who doesn’t love a pizza party?

Southie’s got some of the best pizza around! In honor of National Pizza Party Day on Friday, May 21st, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots for pizza! Check it out here! 

Picnic in the Park

Picnics are having a moment.  Love Child and Grazy have partnered up to offer you a delightful day in the neighborhood! Let them prep everything for you so that you can show up and enjoy a day in the sun! Each picnic includes: – grazy cheese board for 4 – 4 waters – fresh juice mixer for 4 – jute bag – towel – bundle of fresh blooms – straws – napkins!  You can pre-order you picnic for Saturday or Sunday here! Cost is $100.

Society of Arts + Crafts Studs + Drops

Only two weeks left for Studs + Drops at Society of Arts + Crafts! Check out artists’ incredible, one-of-a-kind earrings before the exhibit closes May 28th!  You can learn more here! 

Buck a Shuck

The warm weather has finally rolled into our neighborhood which means it’s outdoor oyster season!  And everyone knows oysters taste that much better when they’re only a dollar!  Here are top picks for $1 oysters this summer! 

Trillium Brewing Beer Garden on the Greenway is now open

Trillium Brewing Beer Garden on The Greenway will reopen for the 2021 season on May 20th. Here’s our running list of outdoor patios in the neighborhood! 

Black Owned Boston Pop Up

Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market, taking place this Sunday from 12-6pm, on Seaport Common.  Black Owned Bos. Visitors will find art, skincare lines, house plants, adult and children’s clothing, and even metaphysical offerings, all developed by local Black entrepreneurs. Seaport Common is located at 85 Northern Avenue; visit www.bostonseaport.xyz for more information.

Sunday Snack Specials at Fat Baby

Fat Baby now has Sunday Snack specials. Enjoy $1 fried dumplings (pork or veg), wings for fifty cents each and pairs of hot chicken sliders for $12 (for two). Pairs well with Mai Tais in the sunshine on their beautiful patio!

Ferry Service Returns to Spectacle Island

Plan your adventure to Spectacle Island!  Ferry service returns on Friday, May 21st and available on Saturday and Sunday too! Tickets for Friday service to the Islands will be 50 percent off through June 25. Boston Harbor City Cruises will offer discounted ferry tickets for $4 for a family of up to four people for families participating in EBT or SNAP programs. Public libraries across the state and all Boston Public Library branches will also offer two for the price of one passes on ferries. You can learn more about ferries here! 

Ice Cream Treats in the Neighborhood

Ice cream is one of life’s few pure joys.  What’s not to love about ice cream?  It’s nostalgic, delicious, full of calcium to make our bones strong! Heather rounds up her favorite ice cream treats in the neighborhood! Go get some this weekend!

Sweat It (Out)doors – Outdoor Workouts to try

Warmer temps, vitamin D and some fresh air! It’s that time of year, time to get outside and workout! From bootcamp to yoga, here are some outdoor workouts to try this season! 

Open Houses

217 D Street – Unit 2 – Saturday and Sunday 11am-12pm

67 Auckland Street – Unit 1 – Dorchester – Saturday 11:30am-1pm