5 Things You Should Know This Week – December 1st
Haul out the Holly!
Christmas is coming. It’s time to deck the halls! Here are some places to pick up trees, wreaths, and more!
Karaoke Night at VRCC
Please join the Veronica Robles Cultural Center for a night of karaoke and enjoy food, beverages, and raffles for purchase to benefit the center’s cultural costumes and programming. Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:30 to 11:00 pm, 282 Meridian Street, East Boston. You can learn more here!
EBO + Co Grocery Caviar Tasting Party
IT HAPPENS ONCE A YEAR! EBO + Co Grocery is opening all of their caviar tins so you can taste through the EBO caviar rainbow 🌈 🖤 Tickets go on sale Monday, so make sure you are on their email list! Your ticket will get you splashed by a special potion, schooled by the caviar wizards from @brownetradingco, and other delicious bites too. Plus, they will be rolling out a new GREEK CAVIAR for you to try! This event takes place on Thursday, December 4th from 4pm-7pm. Tickets are $30. Learn more here.
Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting
Mayor’s Tree Lightings will take place on Sunday, December 7th at 6:15 p.m. – Maverick Square, East Boston. Enjoy hot cocoa, face painting, and more!
Friends of the Eastie Public Library Holiday Party
Join the Friends of the East Boston Public Library for a Holiday Party on Thursday, December 4th at 5pm at the library. Light refreshments, a harpist will be playing, book sale and raffles too!
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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