Weekend Picks – March 9th

Take a trip to the library
This place has it all! Books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, TV series and music, maps, magazines and more! It also houses beautiful remnants of “Ships Through The Ages” murals painted by Frederic Leonard King between 1934 and 1935. Beyond what can be checked out, you can participate in a plethora of classes and social gatherings. Some standouts include adult ed + certification, citizenship classes, financial empowerment, teen trivia, homework help, and children’s story hour! Check out our feature on the Eastie Library here!
Last call for Seabiscuit
The owners of Seabiscuit, the Aussie pie, pastry, and coffee shop located at 256 Marginal Street, will be officially closing its doors on March 14th. It’s a perfect excuse to pick up a delicious egg sandwich, a chicken schnitty, a cheeseburger pie, or some potato wedges!
Unwind at The Point Barre + Yoga
On Saturday at 2pm, enjoy a restorative yoga class and support Boston Children’s Hospital. Restorative yoga is a restful, breath and mindfulness practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is a practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga—the union of body and mind. All funds from this class will go directly to @yogareachesout to support @bostonchildrens . You can learn more here!
Pazza on Porter – Dine Out Boston
Pazza on Porter is participating in Dine Out Boston from Sunday, March 10th – Saturday, March 23rd. Enjoy Lunch at $22 | $27 | $32 | $36 and dinner is $36 | $41 | $46 | $55. You can check out the menu here!
Save the Harbor’s 14th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash in Constitution Beach
Jump into Boston Harbor at Constitution Beach at 199 Coleridge Street in East Boston on Sunday! Registration at 11:00, Dash at 11:30, Costume Contest at 11:45, Big Splash at 12:00, followed by a beach party with games and giveaways from Tito’s Handmade Vodka, hot chowder, empanadas, and refreshing Dorchester Brewing Company beer.
Mix a workout in this weekend
Shake up your workout routine by trying a class at one of these neighborhood fitness studios, gyms or pop-ups! Here’s the scoop!
Brunch in Eastie!
From savory meals to sweet surprises (and much-needed hair of the dog), there’s something for everyone! Check out some of our favorite spots in East Boston for brunch!
Afro Beats Brunch Party at Rose
The Rose is hosting an Afro Beats brunch party on Saturday from 9am-3pm. Enjoy special brunch additions and DJ Chris Herrera will be spinning tunes.
Visit Atlantic Works Gallery
Atlantic Works Gallery is open on Friday and Saturday from 2pm-6pm for the Winter Show. Atlantic Works Gallery is located on the third floor of a warehouse building on the edge of Boston Harbor in East Boston. As such, it has some of the most dramatic views of any exhibition venue in all of Boston. We also have an outdoor sculptural space along the back of the building and adjacent pier. You can learn more here!
Cocktails at a speakeasy
Knock, knock, knock! What’s the password! Check out Next Door Speakeasy. Check out our profile here.
SPORTS
Bruins vs. Penguins, Saturday, March 9th at 3pm.
Celtics vs. Suns, Saturday, March 9th at 8:30pm.
Here are 7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood!
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Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.


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