5 Things You Should Know This Week – May 5th

Celebrate Mother’s Day in East Boston

With Mother’s Day on Sunday, many are busy planning the perfect celebration for one of the most important people in their lives. Whether you’re looking to treat Mom to a delicious meal or indulge in some relaxation, there are plenty of options to ensure her day is filled with love and joy. We’ve put together the perfect Mother’s Day itinerary, so you don’t have to!  Check it out here. 

Friends of Belle Isle Marsh Monday Night Forum

The Friends of Belle Isle Marsh will host a Monday Night Forum featuring Living Seawalls.  Come learn how three living seawalls in Boston Harbor are impacting coastal ocean life, water quality, climate impacts, and more with Dr. Jarrett Byrnes, UMass Boston.  This event takes place at Orient Heights Yacht Club at 61 Bayswater Street.  This event is free and open to the public.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Eastie

Cinco de Mayo is all about drinking delicious margaritas and chowing down on chips and guac. For those of you who plan to celebrate the Mexican holiday on May 5, look no further than the list of Mexican restaurants we’ve rounded up in Eastie. Check them out here! 

Ice Cream Season has Returned at Petrova

Petrova Chocolates, a new chocolate boutique on Border Street, announced on social media that they’ll be serving ice cream again this season!  Petrova’s ice cream and sorbet are all made in-house with farm-fresh milk and cream and no artificial flavoring! You can have your ice cream or sorbet served in a chocolate-dipped cone, regular waffle cone, or cup. The flavors of ice cream and sorbet will rotate.

New Show at Atlantic Works Gallery: The Art of Letting Go

The Art of Letting Go features work by two AWG artists, Elsa Campbell and Daniel Gaviani. Letting go is not about losing; it’s about release. It’s the moment you exhale after holding your breath for too long. It’s the acceptance that change is natural, and that chaos can be art.  You can get the details here! 

Have an awesome week!