Weekend Picks – September 29th
Need weekend plans? We got you covered.
Tiki Fridays at Fresh
On Fridays, participate in Tiki Fridays at Fresh with Kira and Sam! Enjoy Mai Tais, Painkillers and a specialty lunch and dinner menu!
Salsa night at PKL
Join PKL in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month for Salsa Night. The event is from September 29th from 7pm-10pm. The class is open to all levels of dancing and is free for all. Reserve your spot, here.
Celebrate Oktoberfest
Tall Ship Annual Beer Fest: Join Tall Ship in celebrating Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 1st from 3-7pm. They will have local breweries with over 20 different beers to try. They will also be showing the Pats game on the big screen. Get tickets here.
Harpoon’s Octoberfest: Head on down to Harpoon for a day of beer, contests, and dancing! They will be having events both Saturday Sept. 29th, from 6-11pm and Sunday October 1st, from 12-7pm. Get tickets here.
Cisco Brewers Seaport Acktobeerfest: Join Cisco on Saturday Sept. 30th and Sunday October 1st for Actobeerfest. They will have contests, beers, and live music.
For more info, check out our Oktoberfest guide.
Colin’s Joy Project 5K
Lace up your sneakers! It’s the Annual Colin Joy Project 5K on September 30, 2023. The day will begin with two youth races to kick off the event, followed by a 5 km course along the scenic South Boston beaches. After the race, there will be light refreshments and entertainment to go along with the awards. Don’t forget an opportunity to grab Colin’s Joy Project merch! Colin’s Joy Project race shirt will be given to the first 250 registered 5k runners/walkers. You can register here!
Order this cocktail and help the bees
Vermont’s Caledonia Spirits distiller of Barr Hill Gin has organized a fun week of cocktails via some very crafty bartenders for Bee’s Knees Week! This annual event runs through Sunday, October 1st, and supports some of nature’s hardest workers – bees! So why bees? Well, did you know nearly 90% of flowering plants and 30% of our food crops rely on animal pollinators? Bees, particularly honeybees, are the unsung heroes behind more than 90 different food crops in the United States, contributing over $20 billion annually. And you can help these busy bees by ordering a cocktail – A Bee’s Knees! Find out who’s participating in Southie here!
Crossfit Southie Showdown
Participate or just watch the Crossfit Southie Showdown on Saturday Sept. 30th and Sunday Oct. 1st at On the Dot. The event will be held from 8-5pm. The event is free and beer/wine will be provided. Find out more here!
Coquette Weekend Brunch
Join Coquette on Saturday, Sept. 30th, for a Brunch Party! There will be awesome food, drinks, and live music! Make your reservation here!
Art Show at Gray’s Hall
On Sunday from 4pm-6pm Gray’s Hall is hosting an art show featuring the work of TJ Kelley. A live DJ will be spinning and treat yourself to one of Gray’s Fried Chicken Sandwiches!
Will Noonan at Laugh + Laugh’s 10th Anniversary Party
Friend of CIS and Capo comedy night host is performing at Laugh on Saturday night! On Friday night, celebrate Laugh Boston’s 10th anniversary with a special comedy sho! You can get tickets here.
Live Music Roundup
Fat Baby: DJ X FB with M1, the DJ, on Friday at 9:30pm.
Hunter’s has Stu Sinclair on Friday at 5pm. On Saturday, it’s the Eli Cash Band at 3pm. On Sunday, it’s Matty Sheehan at 2pm and then It’s Ya Boy KR at 9pm.
Capo Supper Club has Steve Memmolo on Friday night and The Beat Drops on Saturday night!
Patriots vs. the Cowboys
The Patriots will face the Cowboys on Sunday at 4:25pm. Expect Southie to be bananas. Here are 12 spots to watch the game in the neighborhood!
New to the Neighborhood Guide
Southie is my hometown! Whether you just moved into the neighborhood or are looking for something new in the neighborhood, this is the guide for you! We’ve included helpful tips, new businesses on the horizon, and new things to try! It’s all right here!
Check back as this list may be updated!
5th generation South Boston native, who rarely travels outside of Southie. Hobbies include grabbing drinks, walking around the neighborhood, and spending time with her bulldog, Chubbs. Her perfect day would be going on a stroll to get a coffee, followed by lunch at Loco, then drinks at Hunter’s, and grabbing a slice of pizza for the walk home.
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