Weekend Picks – May 7th

Mother’s Day Floral Pop Up

Market Floral Studio is also hosting a pop up Mother’s Day weekend Friday – Sunday 10am-2pm each day at their studio located at 12 Ericcson Street in Dorchester. Here are some other Mother’s Day gift ideas!

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! 

CBD + Sound Bath at East Side Yoga with Sarah Francis

On Friday, May 7th from 7-8, East Side Yoga is hosting an ease-y night of CBD and sound with Sarah Francis from Space for Calm. $40 You can learn more by visiting here! 

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!

The Return of the Swan Boats

The Swan Boats will open for the 2021 season at the Boston Public Garden lagoon on Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m. It’s another sign that we’re slowly getting back to normal, and yet another reason to visit the Public Garden this spring! Learn more: http://ow.ly/GDiG50ECsdO

Mini Bundles of Blooms for Mom at Lincoln and Capo

Mionetto Prosecco will be giving away a mini bundles of blooms from Love Child to anyone who purchases a bottle of their prosecco rose at Lincoln and Capo on Mother’s Day – while supplies last!

Flashback Friday Vibe Fixx

This class is a first for Sweat Fixx: an on-the-beat, cardio and strength focused class to get you lifting strong and feeling good. This class will give you a full-body workout to a set playlist without having to compromise your great form or heavy weights. Expect a mix of hard work and high energy (and the urge to sing along as you move). You can participate virtually live on Friday at 4:30pm or take is at your leisure within 48 hours. Sign up here! 

Virtual Animal Tracking Webinar

Have you seen tracks in the mud or foot prints in the sand and wondered, “what kind of animal left that?” Well, this webinar is for you! The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is hosting a workshop where you’ll learn to identify signs of different animal life, some of which we share our parks with! In this fun, virtual experience, we will look at animal tracks, scat, and other signs they leave behind, and learn how to identify which animal left them. You can register here! 

SoWa Outdoor Market is back

SoWa Outdoor Market (500 Harrison Ave.) is back for another season. Get some fresh air, mix and mingle (while socially distancing) do some shopping at the farmers market, artisans and various vendors. SoWa Vintage Market is open too! Happens every Sunday through October from 10am-4pm. For more information visit here!  

Outdoor Dining This Weekend

One good thing to come from the pandemic is all the outdoor patios popping up in the neighborhood. The forecast looks pretty good this weekend for enjoying the great outdoors!  So here’s a running list of patios and outdoor dining in our neighborhood! Make your reservations!

Last Minute DIY Mother’s Day Cards

Still need a card for Mom? Don’t worry – here are some simple ways to make one yourself via these crafty folks on Tik Tok – a sweet lavender design,10 easy and fun watercolor designs, and a an awesome website that will teach you everything from calligraphy to painting+drawing!

Open House

330 K Street – Open House on Saturday 12pm-2pm

200 West 8th Street – Open House on Saturday 11am – 12:30pm