5 Things You Should Know This Week – April 29th

MBTA Blue Line Service Update
MBTA Extends Blue Line Track Work Through April 30. There will be an extension on the access window for the planned Blue Line closure. The shift from the previously anticipated completion date of April 28 to the newly set target date of April 30 will provide crews with an additional two days to finalize the work required to lift 16-speed restrictions currently in place on the Blue Line. Get the details here.
Eastie Artisan Fair
Sip and Shop on Sunday, May 5th, from 11am-3 pm at the East Boston Yacht Club – 1 Rice Street. Shop handmade by local artisans, including jewelry, beachwear, toys, healing crystals, cosets, soaps, and more!
Reel House/Pier 6 Derby Party
Get your fancy hats ready! Reel House is hosting a Bulleit Bourbon Derby Party on Saturday, May 4th! There will be specialty cocktails, swag, prizes, a Derby themed photo wall plus private access to both Pier 6 and Reel House outdoor patio bars! You can learn more here!
Let’s go sailing!
Located on the Eastie waterfront, Piers Park Sailing Center, this nonprofit offers access to sailing for beginners and experienced sailors! You can get all the fun details here!
Dalton and the Sheriffs at Tall Ship
Dalton and the Sheriffs will kick off their summer residency on Sunday, May 5th at the Tall Ship. Have yourself a Sunday Funday! You can get the details here!
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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