Weekend Picks – March 28th

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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! 

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