3.2 min readBy Published On: April 26th, 2018Categories: See and Do0 Comments on Weekend Picks – April 26th

Eat:
Weekend forecast looks perfect for eating and drinking on the South Boston Waterfront! There’s soooo many places that goal can be accomplished! From tapas, to pizza, to fine dining we’ve got it the scoop! Check out Where to Eat & Drink in the Seaport District. It’s part of our Guide to the Seaport! There’s so much happening down there!

Drink:
Raise your glass! Thirst Boston is back for its 5th annual weekend extravaganza featuring all things cocktails! A massive celebration of New England cocktail culture, Thirst is produced by Boston events experts Maureen Hautaniemi and Nick Korn, who each year somehow go bigger and better with major parties, sold-out seminars, celebrity bar personalities, and more! And with something for everyone – cocktail novices, at-home aficionados, seasoned professionals and everyone in between – this year is ‘straight up’ guaranteed to be a memorable one. This weekend of fun happens April 27th-April 29th! Get your tickets here!

See:
Explore local art! Check out some local art at the Art Around the Corner Gallery at E and Broadway! Filled with beautiful art to inspire and shop! Stop by and support our local artists! Check out our feature on them!

Shop:
Moms the word! Mother’s Day is coming and The Beauty Bar is one stop shopping for mom! Pick up a gift card for a facial or blowout and give the gift of pampering! The Beauty Bar also has a great assortment of jewelry and accessories! Stop by this weekend!

Shred:
Shred it!  Forget it!  Mass Bay Credit Union is hosting their wildly popular shredding event!  Members and residents who live in the community are invited to bring any documents that contain sensitive information and have them shredded safely and for free!  There is a five-box maximum.  This event will take place on Saturday, April 28th from 9am-11am at their Southie branch!

Do:
Turn in your old prescription meds! Mayor Martin J. Walsh is encouraging Bostonians to play a role in curbing the misuse and theft of prescription drugs by dropping of their expired, unused, and unwanted medications on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The kiosk service is free and anonymous, and available at 101 West Broadway!

Workout:
Belly up to the Barre! Summer is coming! It’s the perfect time to try a new fitness class and get in shape! C2 is offering a special new student package 3 barre classes for just $39 (expires in 30 days). Designed to lengthen your muscles, Barre is a fusion of pilates, dance, and yoga choreographed to music and done at the ballet barre. This trendy all over work-out will lift your butt, carve your abs and tone your legs and arms. Be prepared to use balls, bands and weights to achieve ultimate results. To learn more, visit here!

Watch:
Playoff hockey continues with the Bruins facing the Tampa Bay Lighting on Saturday at 3pm in Game 1 or Round 2. The Red Sox play the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday at 7:07pm, Friday at 7:10pm and Saturday at 4:05pm and Sunday at 1:05pm. In playoff basketball, the Celtics go head to head with the Bucks on Thursday at 8. (If there is a Game 7 is Saturday at 8pm). The New England Revolution will play Sporting KC on Saturday at 7:30pm. Wondering where to watch all these games? Here are 9 Places in Southie!

Learn:
Learn something new at Wine School at Babbo! Come learn about the region of Campania and its wines! Enjoy samples of wine paired with cured meats, and cheeses. Class begin at 3PM and is one hour long.

Support:
The FourthFest to benefit the Fourth Presbyterian Church at District Hall from 2:30-5:30pm on Sunday, April 29th. There will be food, drink and entertainment for all including live performances! Tickets are $50. To purchase tickets visit here and click on 4th Fest!

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