Weekend Picks – February 20th
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in East Boston
Help the East Boston Greenway celebrate the Lunar New Year! The Year of the Horse. All kinds of enjoyment and a performance by the Kwon Kow Youth Lion Dance Team on Friday, February 20th, from 1:30pm -3pm at the East Boston Public Library. Here are more Lunar New Year celebrations around Boston.
New Art at EBO + Co Grocery
EBO + Co Grocery recently announced they have partnered up with local East Boston artist Matt Baynes! You can now pick up oil painting prints and greeting cards at the shop! Check out this work here!
Character Skates at The Rink at the Tall Ship on Friday
The Rink at the Tall Ship is hosting character skates on Friday for the kids, featuring Frozen and Encanto! You can check out the schedule here!
Red Bull Heavy Metal Finals at City Hall Plaza
Red Bull Heavy Metal returns to Boston City Hall Plaza on Saturday, February 21 from 2 to 6pm. The world’s top street snowboarders will be back at the heart of downtown. Following a packed Pittsburgh qualifier that drew 5,000 fans, winners Liam Johnson (Savage, MN) and Emmaus Rich (Brooklyn, NY) have advanced to Boston, where they’ll join a stacked finals field including Zeb Powell, Benny Milam, Telma Särkipaju, and more. Don’t miss this epic event! Get all the details here!
Raise your glass – It’s National Margarita Day
National Margarita Day is Saturday, and what better way to celebrate than by indulging in the refreshing flavors of this iconic cocktail? We’ve rounded up the best restaurants in the neighborhood serving up margaritas to mark this spirited occasion.
Maverick Landing Community Services Print Making Shop
Looking for something creative to do this weekend? Make some art on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2PM to 6PM for the second Art Making Workshop hosted by MLCS in Eastie. This session will focus on printmaking and will take place at 31 Liverpool Street. It’s a great opportunity to tap into your artistic side right here in the neighborhood.
Latino Youth Leaders of the Future: Dia Del Amigo Event
Please join the Veronica Robles Cultural Center and El Planeta to recognize outstanding 11th and 12th-graders who stand out as leaders and make meaningful community contributions. Takes place on Saturday, February 21, from 4pm-7pm at VROCC
282 Meridian Street, East Boston. Registration required.
Brunch in Eastie!
From savory meals to sweet surprises (and much-needed hair of the dog), there’s something for everyone! Check out some of our favorite spots in East Boston for brunch!
New Workouts to Try
Shake up your workout routine and try something new! Check out our roundup here!
SPORTS!
Celtics vs. Lakers – Sunday, February 22nd at 6:30pm
Red Sox Spring Training – Saturday, February 21st at 1:05pm and Sunday, February 22nd at 1:05pm.
Olympics – check out the schedule here.
Here are 7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood!
Check back as this list may be updated!
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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