Weekend Picks – St. Patrick’s Day Edition

What to Do This St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in the Southie!

Eat Corned Beef and Cabbage

Roza Lyons will be open for business all weekend long! They’ll be serving up traditional corned beef and cabbage all weekend long with plenty of Guinness to quench your thirst!  Coppersmith will be putting a fun twist on Irish delicacies. They’ll be serving up delicious Corned Beef Sliders, Corned Beef Quesadillas, Shepard’s Pie Meatballs and Gravy, and Irish Pizza with Irish Bacon and Irish Sausage (rashers and bangers). Not a fan of Irish grub? No worries! They’ll have their full menu available as well.

Full Day of Drinking Beer

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as the Irish intended -with a full day of drinking great beer.  This year Dorchester Brewing Co is making it a full weekend celebration on Saturday and Sunday! Enjoy fresh beer, live music, Irish Step Dancers, traditional food and more. If you haven’t checked out the newly expanded space with the 4-season Rooftop Hopservatory, now is the perfect time. They’ll be tapping a fresh batch of our Savin Stout to drink as the Irish do. You can learn more here! 

Get Your Dancing Shoes On

Capo will be hosting a special concert put on by Dalton & the Sheriffs from noon-3pm in the Supper Club.  You can get your tickets here! Sinatra Sunday will also take place from 6-9pm. Upstairs in the dining room, Capo will have a specialty Irish coffee bar setup with all the fixings for guests to elevate their brunch experience. The Broadway will be hosting their legendary Jameson St. Patrick’s Day Party on Sunday featuring entertainment, bag pipers, photo booth, and more. 

Take in the View

Six West at Cambria Hotel will have its roof deck open all weekend long.  Enjoy one of the best views in the neighborhood on March 13th – March 17th from 12pm-dusk.

Wearing’ O’ the Green!

Caught in Southie is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Swag pop up on Friday, March 13th from 2pm-6pm in front of Deirfiur.  There will be green hoodies, t-shirts, beanies and bandanas (THIS POP UP HAS BEEN POSTPONED! BUT LOCAL DELIVERY AND PICK UP AVAILABLE IF YOU’D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE TEAM) S Boston Fire Gear is also selling St. Patrick’s Day merch.  Local pick up available!  You can check out their website here!

Green Juice

Maybe treat your body to some love before you abuse it this weekend. The Juice Box is here to help. Get your healthy fix this weekend with fresh juices, smoothies, fruit bowls, coffee & tea, juice shots and cleanses, and healthy snacks. The Juice Box offers a vegetarian and gluten free menu. The staff is friendly, knowledgable and ready to answer any questions you may have! Your body will thank us!

The Last 1980’s Apres Ski Party of the Season at the Lodge at Publico

The Lodge at Publico is turning back the clock for a 1980’s Aprés Ski Party! Guests are encouraged to dress in their best 80’s inspired ski looks and enjoy a night of retro ski themed movies on the projector, endless 80’s hits, cocktail tastings courtesy of Keel Vodka, raffles like custom skis and Publico gift cards and, of course, an ice luge to pair alongside The Lodge’s signature shot-skis.  The fun takes place on Friday, March 13th at 8:30pm.  You can RSVP here! 

Give yourself some love at I.V. League

A trip to I.V. League on A Street in Southie.  I.V. League can help you rehydrate after all the celebrating you’ve been doing lately! Hydration packages start at $80.  You can learn more about them here!  

Big News! Dine Out Boston Has Been Extended

Dine out Boston has been extended through March 20th. Make a plan to enjoy lunch for $15, $20, and $25 and dinners for $28, $33 and $38. Perfect excuse to get out of the house and support local restaurants! To view restaurants that are participating by neighborhood, visit here!    Lots of restaurants in the South Boston neighborhoods including Seaport and Fort Point are participating!  Southie’s own Publico will be participating too!

Make a Donation

A lot of local charities have had to cancel events and fundraisers due to coronavirus concerns. These organizations are vital to our neighborhood and it’s important to show your love and support!  Here are a few to consider:

South Boston Boys & Girls Club – The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is to help young people, especially those who need us most, build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders. We do this by providing: a safe haven filled with hope and opportunity, ongoing relationships with caring adults, and life-enhancing programs. For 80 years, the South Boston Boys & Girls Club have worked to create a welcoming and supportive environment for the children of South Boston. To make a donation visit here. 

Colin’s Joy Project – This fund created by Colin McGrath’s family after his recent death. This fund will make grants to rebuild local play spaces and fund family-focused programming in their community, particularly for families in need.For more information about Colin’s Joy Project, go to www.colinsjoyproject.org

South Boston Neighborhood House – One of Boston’s original historic settlement houses, the South Boston Neighborhood House (SBNH) was founded in 1901 with a mission ‘to support family and neighborhood life in South Boston.’ Affectionately known as “the Ollie” after founder, Olivia James, the Neighborhood House has always been known for the deep ties and connections among participants and families that have endured for generations, and the historic welcome and investment in South Boston’s immigrant populations and other new residents that continues to this day. The South Boston Neighborhood House is the oldest continually operating human service agency in South Boston, and the community’s only independent multi-service provider. As an independent and stand-alone agency, South Boston Neighborhood House can be flexible, rapid in our response to community needs and at the forefront of community issues. You can make a donation here!