3.8 min readBy Published On: January 12th, 2023Categories: See and Do0 Comments on Weekend Picks – MLK Edition

The Embrace

Make a plan to check out the embrace this weekend! “The Embrace,” a 22-foot-tall bronze sculpture to be unveiled at Boston Common on January 13, was inspired by a photograph of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King hugging after they learned the civil rights leader had won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. The memorial and Freedom Plaza were designed by world-renowned artist Hank Willis Thomas and global award-winning design firm MASS Design Group. The plaza also honors 69 local civil rights leaders. The statue will be unveiled at 1 p.m. January 13th at Boston Common. 

National Pizza Week

Southie’s got some of the best pizza around! In honor of National Pizza week, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots for pizza! Check them out here! 

Frozen Fenway – Boston Latin School vs. Boston Latin Academy

Enjoy FREE tickets to Frozen Fenway on Friday at 8pm at Fenway Park. Watch Boys Varsity Hockey as  BLS faces BLA! You can reserve your free tickets here!

Dragtacular Brunch – I love the 90s at Laugh Boston

The fiercest and funniest queens are headed back in time on Saturday, January 14th at Laugh Boston. Join the Dragtacular Brunch’s “I Love the 90s” for the most totally rad show anyone’s ever seen! Get tickets now at LaughBoston.com!

Betty The Yeti Bar Crawl

Grab a special Betty-inspired cocktail (or mocktail!) for a great cause on the Betty the Yeti Bar Crawl. Pick up a crawl card from participating locations, get a stamp at each stop, and earn a free Betty beanie. For every Betty cocktail sold, Seaport will donate $1 to 826 Boston, a local youth literacy organization. Tag @seaportbos to share your sips. Participating Locations include:

– The Envoy

– Scorpion Bar

– Kings

– Tuscan Kitchen

– Yotel

– Gather

Year of the Cat!

The largest Tet event in New England is happening on Sunday, January 15th from 10:30am-5pm at the Flynn Cruise Terminal! Come out to celebrate the festivities and enjoy performances and vendor booths. Purchase your ticket online for a discount.

Free Admission for MLK Day

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., enjoy free admission to the following places on Monday – ICAGardner MuseumMFA, + Franklin Park Zoo!

The Point Clothing Lounge is opening

The Point Clothing Lounge – a high-quality retail men’s shop offering top-quality clothing, sneakers and accessory brands – will be opening on Monday at 135 Emerson Street! Make sure to follow them on Instagram for the latest!

Chowda Day in the City of Boston

The Boston City Council recently proclaimed Sunday, January 15th, “Chowda Day” to celebrate Legal Sea Foods’ annual event where a cup of chowder costs just $1. A portion of proceeds from sales will go toward research at Boston Children’s Hospital. This $1 deal is available for dine-in only at all Legal Sea Foods locations!

Sober Curious

Maybe you’re participating in Dry January, attempting clean living, or just sober curious? Whatever the case, here are some mocktails and non-alcoholic beverages to try! Just because you’re eliminating alcohol from your life doesn’t mean it can’t be fun!

MLK Brunch on Monday

The Broadway, Lincoln and Publico will be open for brunch on Monday!

Workouts to Try this Weekend

It’s 2023.  Shake up your workout routine and try something new! Check out our roundup here! 

Live Music

Loco is featuring DJ Colin Tongue on Friday at 9pm in the Lounge on Saturday it’s Kim Cherry from 1pm-4pm and the DJ Mike D from 9pm-closing.

At Capo, it’s Maddie Ryan on Friday from 8pm-11pm.  On Saturday from 1pm-4pm It’s Ya Boy KR will be playing and then Co Pilot Music from 7pm-11pm.  Enjoy Sinatra Sunday with Rich DiMare and the Ron Poster Trio!

Lincoln has the Legend of Summer Band from 6pm-9pm on Sunday.

Hunter’s has Jimmy Westfall from 5pm-8pm on Friday.  On Saturday it’s John Dillon from 3pm-6pm. On Sunday It’s Ya Boy KR from 2pm-5pm followed by Matty Sheehan from 9pm-12am.

Sports

The Bruins face off against the Maple Leaf on Saturday at 7pm and on Monday, and they play the Flyers on Monday at 1pm. The Celtics play the Hornets on Saturday at 7pm and Monday at 1pm. Here are 10 Places to Watch the Game! 

The Big Italian via American Provisions

Speaking of sports…nothing goes better than watching sports at home while enjoying a big Italian sandwich from American Provisions! Call 617-514-4599 to place your order!

Check back as this list may be updated! 

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