Weekend Picks – March 31st

Eat:
Get those elastic waist pants ready!  The 15th Annual Taste of South Boston takes place on Sunday, April 2nd at 6pm.  Featuring over 30 of Southie’s best restaurants, eateries, and specialty food shops, attendees will get to sample some amazing culinary delights.  Another bonus? The Taste of South Boston’s wine tasting and beer sampling.  You can see a full list of participants here!  There will be live entertainment, a cash bar, raffles and a silent auction too. Don’t forget to wear your elastic waist pants! Tickets are $70/$75 at door.  This event takes place the Seaport World Trade Center.  For more information or to purchase tickets visit here!

Drink:
Back at it! After a brief hiatus to fix a leaking ceiling, Roza Lyons is back in action this weekend!  This Southie hot spot is now back in business.  Stop by and share some appetizers like Buffalo Empanadas, Crab Cake and Pretzel Sticks.  Order up a class of wine and relax!

Dance:
Get those dancing shoes ready!  Lots of great listening entertainment this weekend in Southie. On Saturday, legendary Southie DJ Dru Errico will be spinning all of your favorite disco classics at the Seapoint.   The Supper Club at Capo has many nights of live music including Thursday: Conscious Reggae, Friday: Alex MacDougall Band, Saturday: Classic Yellow.  We’re dancing already!

Shop:
Even though snow is forecasted for this weekend, it’s technically spring so we say do some spring shopping!  Go on a little shopping expedition in Southie!  It’s good for your closet and it helps support small local business which is good for everyone!  Here’s a quick guide! 

Watch:
Aww yeah! It’s the Final Four this weekend!  For Women’s hoop it’s South Carolina vs. No. 2 Stanford on Friday 7:30 p.m. followed by UConn vs. No. 2 Mississippi State
at 10 p.m. both games will be shown on ESPN2! On Saturday night it’s more back to back college basketball action with South Carolina vs. Gonzaga at 6:09pm and then Oregon vs. North Carolina at 8:49pm.  We have a feeling Southie is gonna be bumping! Wondering where to watch the game? Here are our picks!

Unwind:
Back by popular demand – Restorative Yoga Workshop with Jessi Dellert at East Side Yoga and Fitness.  Register for this two hour workshop to relax, unwind and de-stress on Sunday, April 2nd beginning at 12pm! Sounds like heaven!  This class is sure to sellout so book your spot today! Cost is $40  You can register here!

Workout:
Shake it up!  How are your workout resolutions going? Out the window?  How about you shake up your workout routine with a new class!  From mixed martial arts to Buti yoga, we’ve got some great classes for you to try! 

Listen:
Have you downloaded Caught Up: A Podcast from South Boston yet?  Well, what are you waiting for?  On the latest episode, Heather and Maureen talk parking solutions with their first ever guest  Download now and give it a listen!  

Open Houses:
11 Minot St, Dorchester, Saturday 11am-12:30pm

71 Willow Ct, Unit 5, Dorchester, Saturday 12-1:30 and Sunday 11am-12:30pm