Weekend Picks – MLK 2025

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Need plans for the long weekend?!? We’ve got you covered!

Three Days of Brunch

Enjoy brunch all weekend long, plus a bonus brunch at Layla’s. Brunch will be held on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10am to 3pm.  Have an XL espresso martini or two for us! Make your reservation here!

The Broadway and the Playwright will be open for brunch on Monday at 10am.  Lincoln, as usual, is open for brunch on Mondays.

BOS Bands x Fresh

BOS Bands will be popping up at Fresh Boston on Sunday, January 19th from 10:30am to 1:30pm. Enjoy brunch while also supporting a small business. BOS bands craft gold-filled and sterling silver custom-fit jewelry. Make your reservation here!

Friends of South Boston Branch Book Sale

The South Boston Branch Library will be hosting a book sale on Saturday, January 18th from 9:30am to 3:30pm. There will be a plethora of genres ranging from children to adults. The proceeds will support the library. It is a great way to give back while also grabbing a new book!

Give Shhh Burger a Try

Shhh Burger has opened in Koko Coffee on L Street! They are offering an elevated and delicious smash burger with the best ingredients around! The burgers will be offered Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Give them a try! Follow them on Instagram for updates.  Check out our trip to the new burger hot spot here. 

MLK Concert

Join Boston Children’s Chorus on a journey as they explore the intersecting paths of two iconic figures in the fight for civil rights: Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. In Road to Freedom, we delve into the complex and multifaceted relationship between these two towering figures, highlighting their shared struggles, divergent tactics, and ultimate contributions to the fight for equality.  Takes place at Symphony Hall on January 20th at 4pm. Learn more here. 

SPIN Boston Dry January

SPIN Boston is showing support for Dry January with a new promotion. For $45 per guest get 2 hours of unlimited play, dedicated server, and mocktails and food. Not participating in dry january? They also have a similar craft beer and wine promotion for $50 per guest. Get all the details and secure your spot here!

Free Admission to Museums

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day museums all over Boston will be offering free admission. The participating museums are The MFA, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, The ICA, The Peabody Essex Museum. Also The Franklin Park Zoo is having free admission. A perfect way to spend the day and learn something new…for FREE!

Football and Gerald Sunday at The Seapoint

What is better than football Sunday?? Spending it at The Seapoint and listening to Gerald Ahern play! Stop by The Seapoint for Sunday Funday! I can already taste the Seapoint sampler and pitcher of beer!

Sunday Snacks at Fat Baby

Enjoy $1 dumplings and $1 wings at Fat Baby on Sundays!

Live Music Round Up

The Playwright – features DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 9pm followed by Country Sundays with live bands starting at 6pm.  Check out the schedule here!

Shamrock Pub has live music on Fridays with Fionn starting at 8pm

Hunter’s Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 1-4pm, and Sunday 3-6pm and 9pm-12am.  Follow Hunter’s on Instagram for their schedule!

Capo – In addition to Sinatra Sunday with Rich Dimare and the Ron Poster Trio on Sundays at 5pm, there are live bands and DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays.  Follow Capo on Instagram for the schedule!

Lincoln – Legends of Summer on Sundays at 6pm.

Grace by Nia – features live music all weekend long!  You can check out the schedule here.

Loco –performers and DJ in the main space and the lounge on the weekend! Look on their Instagram story for lineup!

SPORTS!

Bruins vs.Senators – Saturday, January 18th at 3pm.

Bruins vs. Sharks – Monday, January 20th at 1pm.

Celtics vs. Magic – Friday, January 17th at 7pm.

Celtics vs. Hawks – Saturday, January 18th at 7pm.

Celtics vs. Warriors – Monday, January 20th at 5pm.

NFL Playoff Schedule – check it out here. 

Here are 12 Places to Watch the Game in South Boston!

Check back as this list may be updated! 

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