Weekend Picks – August 9th

New to the Neighborhood – Crush Pizza

Crush Pizza is now open and ready to satisfy all your cravings! hours are Monday to Saturday, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, and Sunday, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Be sure to follow them on Instagram for more updates.  They are located at 975 Saratoga Street.  Check out our feature on Crush here! 

Dine Out Boston is Back!

This two-week culinary celebration, with more than 175 participating restaurants, provides diners an opportunity to enjoy delicious deals at restaurants across Greater Boston and restaurateurs the chance to bring in new patrons to their establishments. Participating restaurants will offer prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner, with many offering takeout and delivery options as well. Restaurants select one of three price points and customize their lunch and dinner menus: lunch at $22, $27, $32 or $36 and dinner at $36, $41, $46, or $55. Restaurants can offer as many courses as they desire at their selected price. This delicious celebration takes place from August 4th – August 17th and there are two Eastie restaurants participating! Get the details here! 

The Handle Bar x Tall Ship

On Saturday, August 10th, the Handle Bar is setting up an outdoor studio at the beautiful Tall Ship Boston! Tap it back with an ocean breeze and a spectacular view, then hang out on the pier to get your weekend started off right! They’ll be offering 5 CYCLE classes! starting at 8am Get all the details here! 

Roll with it!

The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway will be hosting bocce on Friday at 6 pm.   Equipment will be provided, and no experience is required.  Just some casual play and fun! Bocce sets and equipment are available at the YMCA.

Yacht Rock Brunch at Cunard Tavern

Sip mimosas and eat your eggs benny while you listen to the sweet, sweet sounds of 70s soft rock at Yacht Rock Brunch at Cunard Tavern on Saturday! Here are some more brunch suggestions! 

Wicked Whisk Food Truck Popping Up at Downeast Cider

Wicked Whisk food truck will be rolling into the Downeast Cider Pop Up on Sunday to celebrate the release of Downeast Cider Cider donut cider!  Stop by and celebrate with them!

On Sundays We Dance at the ICA

The ICA Watershed is hosting a learn to dance event featuring Caporales – a traditional high-energy Andean dance – on Sunday from 2pm-3pm.  In addition to dancing, you can hear about the history, cultural incluences and traditions of Caporales followed by a deomonstartion of this folkloric dance in a free workshop led by VROCC and Caporales SanSimoneNE.  You can learn more here! 

SPORTS!

Red Sox vs. Astros – Friday August 9th at 7pm, Saturday August 10th at 4pm, and Sunday August 11th at 1:30pm.

The 2024 Olympics are on!  You can check out all the international sports action schedule here!

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood! 

Check back, as this list may be updated.