5 Things You Should Know This Week – April 28th

 New to the Neighborhood: B/Spoke 

The much anticipated B/Spoke will be opening this weekend in East Boston, featuring Strength, HIIT, Yoga, and Yoga Sculpt! Sign ups are now live! $15 classes all week long—grab your special “Eastie Launch Drop-In” 🎊 credit (valid only to book class at East Boston through May 2). A lighter schedule to start…with the full lineup coming soon.  You can learn more here. 

Be informed. Get involved.

Please join the City of Boston Planning Department for a virtual community meeting regarding the A-7 East Boston Police Station. The purpose of the meeting is to gather ideas for rehabilitation of the building.  Takes place on ednesday, April 30, at 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For assistance for non-English speaking or hearing-impaired residents, inquire by 4/23/2025. Please direct all comments and inquiries to Scott Greenhalgh at [email protected] or 617-918-6240. How to Participate Please register in advance: bosplans.org/A7EastBostonPoliceStationMeeting Meeting ID: 160 337 5694

Back in Action

Welcome back Downeast Cider Pop-Up in East Boston! This outdoor cider garden and pop-up is located in the shipyard city cornered across from the cider house and is open May – October. Pop-up hours for may are as follows: thu-fri: 5pm-9pm, sat: 11am-9pm
and sun: 12pm-7pm.  Stop by!

6 Green Spaces to Explore

Get outdoors! Plan to explore these 6 green spaces in the neighborhood via a walk, a run, a picnic, or just sitting in the sun and taking it all in.

And there off! Kentucky Derby in the Neighborhood!

Break out the bold hats and your best spring fit — ReelHouse is bringing Churchill Downs vibes straight to Eastie! Join the party on Saturday, May 3rd, from 3–11PM for an all-out Derby Day celebration presented by Bulleit. Think fancy cocktails, festive fashion, and, of course — the most exciting two minutes in sports! It’s the perfect excuse to dress up, sip something delicious, and cheer on your picks! You can purchase your tickets here!

The Tall Ship is also celebrating with Maker’s Mark at the 3rd Annual Derby Day @ The Tall Ship on Saturday, May 3rd from 3 pm – 7 pm at The Maker’s Mark Tent! Boston’s largest Derby party with over 600+ guests – Best Hat & Most Dapper Prizes – Free Raffle for Red Sox Tickets & more! – Maker’s Mark 360 Photo Booth – Lawn Games – 25ft LED Screen with surround sound of the Derby! – Mint Juleps, Specialty Cocktails, & more! Purchase your tickets here! 

Have an awesome week!