Weekend Picks – March 28th

The Return of the Hanging Nasturtium
Just like the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC, the hanging nasturtium at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is a sign of spring in Boston! Twenty gloriously bright flowering nasturtium vines are on display in the museum courtyard until mid-April. These striking orange blooms were a special favorite of founder Isabella Stewart Garnder. Make a plan to visit and take in the beauty! Reservations are strongly recommended. Get all the details here!
Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Community Network
On Saturday, March 29th from 10am-11am at the East Boston YMCA – 215 Breman Street – Mary Ellen Welch Greenway will host a networking event. Bring your questions and ideas to this March meeting. Coffee will be provided. Open to all.
Pick up some seeds from the Eastie BPL + do some planting.
In celebration of spring, the East Boston Public Library is featuring a Seed Library! Located by the adult section, alongside the Therapy Cards, you will find the card catalog that has been repurposed as a seed holder! The Seed Library is open to all, and it’s first come, first served.
New Cocktail Menu at Cunard Tavern
Cunard Tavern is debuting a new cocktail menu for you to try! Stop by this weekend and try one…or two – featuring Tavern Negroni, Jame-o & Tonic, and Metropolitan! Pairs perfectly with Cunard’s Hamachi Crudo.
Oysters + Wine by the Ocean
Order up some oysters and a glass of wine and enjoy warmer temps at ReelHouse this weekend!
Take a Coffee Break
Whether it’s your morning cup of Joe or you need an afternoon caffeine pick me up, check out our roundup of 6 Places to Get Coffee in Eastie!
Add in a Workout this weekend with EASTIEFIT
This local studio offers cross-fit classes sure to get you moving and sweating! Check out the schedule here!
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!
SPORTS!
Bruins vs. Red Wings – Saturday, March 29th at 8pm.
Celtics vs. Spurs– Friday, March 28th at 8pm.
March Madness Schedule here and 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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