Weekend Picks – September 12th

Latin Music + Dance Festival
Senator Lydia Edwards, in partnership with ZUMIX, Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC), Bajucol Dance Company, Salsa y Control Dance Company and the City of Boston, announced the return of the Latin Music & Dance Festival – Sonidos de la Gente on Friday, September 12, 2025, at East Boston Memorial Park. This annual celebration honors the strength, joy, and diversity of East Boston’s vibrant Latin American communities through music, dance, food, and free family-friendly fun. From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, neighbors and visitors are invited to take part in a powerful, joyful experience of Latin culture.
Outdoor Yoga at Piers Park
Join Marisa from The Point Yoga for a rejuvenating Vinyasa Flow yoga class set outdoors in the stunning Piers Park on Friday at 5:30pm, where the beauty of nature enhances every breath and movement. As the sun sets over the Boston Harbor, you’ll move through a dynamic sequence of postures designed to build strength, flexibility, and inner calm. Reserve your spot here!
Check out Studio #213 at AWG This Weekend
Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) September exhibition will be Studio #213, paintings by Jeff Briggs and Katie Kimbrell. This presentation is open through Saturday, September 27th. There will also be an AWG traditional “Third Thursday” reception on September 18th from 6-8 p.m. Get all the details here!
Enjoy Live Music with the Nick Grondin Group
The Nick Grondin Group will be playing on Friday night at Bremen Street Park from 6pm-8pm.
Fried Chicken Tower at Cunard Tavern
If you love fried chicken, you’ll live this news! Cunard Tavern now features a tower of fried chicken. Perfect for game watching!
Live Music + Shopping at the Tall Ship
Enjoy some fun in the sun this weekend along the water at the Tall Ship! Live music all weekend – you can check out the schedule here! Plus Harry + Lou will be popping up for some shopping on Sunday from 11am-4pm!
Pick Your Own Apples
Venture out of the neighborhood and pick yourself a bushel and peck of farm-fresh apples. Here are our picks for 5 Places To Pick Your Own Apples!
SPORTS!
Red Sox vs. Yankees – Friday, September 12th at 7:10pm, Saturday, September 13th at 4:10pm, Sunday, September 14th at 7:10pm
Patriots vs. Dolphins –Sunday, September 14th at 1:00pm.
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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