Weekend Picks – August 14th

Eastie Pride Day
Head over to Piers Park this Saturday at 2 PM to check out Eastie Pride Day and celebrate your neighborhood! The event is free and open to the public! Get all the fun details here.
Picnic Mastery
Start your weekend by stocking up at EBO & Co. Grocery (110 Meridian St.), a neighborhood market offering fresh produce, specialty foods, and everyday essentials. Perfect for grabbing picnic supplies and going to a local park!
Live Music at the Tall Ship
Head to The Tall Ship to see live music all weekend!
Cool Treats Crawl
Its a hot one! Check out some of these cool spots to enjoy this weekend!
ICA Watershed Block Party
Come join the party! Fun for all, the Watershed Block Party is a free event at the East Boston Watershed location. Featuring grooves and moves by A Trike Called Funk and in partnership With Downeast Cider House’s 3rd Saturday Party. The fun takes place on Saturday, August 14th from 6pm-9pm. Please note, Water Shuttle transportation from the ICA in Seaport will not be running during the Watershed Block Party.
Drinks + Apps on the Roof
Enjoy some tropical summery cocktails and appetizers on the Layover’s Rooftop Bar!
Visit Santarpio’s
An East Boston institution since 1903, famous for thin crust pizza and charcoal grilled lamb skewers and sausage. Cash only. 111 Chelsea St, East Boston. More here.
Self Guided Tour of Eastie’s Street Art
Use this guide to take yourself on a street art tour of Eastie!
Let’s go Bowling
Center Lanes offers old school candlepin bowling since 1950, complete with paper scoring, a jukebox, and BYOB. This family-run alley is cheap, no-frills fun, perfect for a laid back night with friends. 10 Saratoga St, East Boston. Cash only.
Sunset at Piers Park
Piers Park has some of the best views of boston. Slow down, take a walk, and watch the beautiful sunset. Maybe grab some treats from EBO & Co beforehand!
Luna Mare returns at Reel House
Sunday Society is back this weekend, sea you Sunday at 4pm at Reel House! Get all the details here.
Tacos and Margs at La Hacienda
Whether you’re grabbing tacos or just stopping in for drinks, this is a great weekend hang serving Mexican and Salvadorian favorites. Open daily, 11am-2am, 150 Meridian St, East Boston.
ZUMIX Concert Series: Club D’Elf
Jam to Moroccan Trance, Jazz, and Funk this Sunday, 6PM, at Piers park. This event is free and open to the public; more here!
SPORTS!
Red Sox vs. Pirates – Friday, August 14th at 6:40pm, Saturday, August 15th at 7:15pm and Sunday, August 16th at 1:35pm.
Here are 7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood!
Check back as this list may be updated!
Have a fun weekend! Thank you to our Caught in Eastie readers and Neighborhood Partners for supporting our local journalism efforts!

Hi! I’m Carina! I’m a junior at Northeastern University doing my Co-op at Caught in Southie; I’m very excited to be here! My favorite Boston spots are Chez Vous Roller Rink and Show Malatang- you can find me there most weekends! I love hanging out with my friends, reading, pickles, hockey, roller blading, and anything to do with music. Reach me at [email protected] to talk Boston!


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