Weekend Picks – July 5th

Need weekend plans? Staying in Southie for the holiday weekend? We’ve got you covered!

After Beach at Shy Bird

After soaking up the sun at M Street Beach, make sure to stop by Shy Bird for some summertime specials! They will be running this promotion on weekends from 3 to 5 p.m. all summer long! The specials include ceviche, strawberry and watermelon salad, street corn dip, Korean fried chicken sandwiches, and, most importantly, Mudslides!! Secure your reservation here!

Fish & Farm Market

The Boston Fish Pier will be open for a Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 6th, from 11am to 3pm. The Boston Fish Pier has been a vital part of Seaport life for over a century! Stop by to enjoy locally caught seafood and get some fresh vegetables and fruit to pair with it! There will also be meat, cheeses, and other specialty items! Support local farmers and fishermen!

Tiki Fridays at Fresh Boston

Tiki Fridays are in full swing! Stop by this Friday July 5th from 5p to close! The specials include a Blue Hawaiian, Petey’s Pain Killer, Lava Lava Mai Tai, Love Island, and a Bermuda Rum Swizzle. The drinks will all be served in a tiki mug! And if you bring a friend, you can get a drink to share in a Tipsy Seashell or Tiki Bowl. Make your reservation here!

90’s Brunch at City Tap

The 90’s will be taking over City Tap every Sunday in July! Stop by this Sunday July 7th from 11am to 3pm. There will be mimosa trees with 90’s candy, think pop rocks, Sweet Tarts, and more! The 90’s inspired food consists of Fruity Pebbles Waffles, Gourmet Hot Pockets, Cinnamon Toast Crunch & bacon crumble banana toast. There will also be 90’s games, movies and trivia from 5 to 7pm. Make sure to secure your reservation here!

Bubbles & Oysters at The Broadway

Sundays will be filled with bubbles and oysters at The Broadway! You can get 12 oysters and a glass of prosecco for $18. We can’t think of a better duo! Secure your reservation here!

South Boston Story Time at the Library

Join Dani the Librarian for Story Time at the South Boston Branch, Friday July 5th from 10:30-11am. The story time is great for children ages 0-5. A great way to spend a Friday morning with the family.

Try the July Charity Marg at Loco

Nothing says summer more than a delicious margarita and it makes it taste even better when all the proceeds go to charity! For the Month of July, Loco will have Pink Skies,espolon silver, Passoa passion fruit liqueur, lime, and strawberry puree, on the menu. Pink Skies sales will benefit Metro Housing Boston, which mobilizes wide-ranging resources to provide innovative and personalized services that lead families and individuals to housing stability, economic security, and an improved quality of life. Stop by this weekend to try it!

Seaport Summer Market

Swing by The Summer Market this weekend! The market will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 7pm. There will be artisans and local stores with clothing, jewelry, skin care, home decor, pet goods, artwork, food and more! There will also be an outdoor food and beverage area, a pop-up from Boston Children’s Museum, DJ, and games for people of all ages to enjoy. Get more info here!

Hot Mess Brunch at Local 149

Join Local 149 every weekend in your Sunday’s worst. Sweatpants, pajamas, walk of shame clothes are all encouraged! Come as you are! There will be drink and food specials including Build Your Own Bloody Mary! Make your reservation here!

Warmer temps, vitamin D, and some fresh air! It’s that time of year, time to get outside and work out! Check out our roundup here!

Live Music Round Up

The Playwright – features DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 9pm followed by Country Sundays with live bands starting at 6pm. Check out the schedule here!

Hunter’s – Alex Brown, Friday 5-8pm, Joe Murphy Saturday 3pm, and It’s Ya Boy KR, Sunday 1pm and Matty Sheehan 9pm-12am.

Capo – In addition to Sinatra Sunday with Rich Dimare and the Ron Poster Trio on Sundays at 5pm, there are live bands and DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays. Follow Capo on Instagram for the schedule!

Lincoln – Legends of Summer on Sundays at 6pm.

Grace by Nia features live music all weekend long! You can check out the schedule here.

Loco has performers and DJ in the main space and the lounge on the weekend! Look on their Instagram story for lineup!

Sports

Red Sox vs. Yankees!!, Friday July 5th at 7pm, Saturday July 6th at 1pm, and Sunday July 7th at 7pm.

2024 Wimbledon Championship is on if tennis is your jam.

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Check back as this list may be update!