5 Things You Should Know This Week – April 13th
Conservatory Lab 4th Annual Coyote Jazz Night
Student musicians take the stage alongside Boston Arts Academy performers and acclaimed jazz artist Gregory Groover Jr. for a night of live music and community. Conservatory Lab, a public charter school in Dorchester focused on arts education, will host their 4th Annual Coyote Jazz Night on Wednesday, April 15. This event is a dynamic evening of live music and community at the historic Strand Theatre, showcasing the talent and dedication of Conservatory Lab Charter School students. Get al the details here.
New to the Neighborhood: Espresso East Coffee + Co
There’s a new (and very cute) coffee truck parked behind CrossFit in Dorchester—and it’s already getting some love from locals. Located at 62 Hilltop Street, Espresso East Coffee + Co stop by for some specialty coffee drinks this week! Make sure to follow them on Instagram – they’ll be posting this week’s hours soon.
One Boston Day – April 15th
Let’s honor and reflect on all that is strong and resilient about the City of Boston! You’re also encouraged to perform an act of kindness! Why not do a good deed by performing a simple act of kindness in the neighborhood? Here are some suggestions!
Get your Tickets to the Taste of Dorchester
Come hungry, leave happy. The 18th Annual Taste of Dorchester is back on April 30th from 6pm-8pm, serving up the best bites from over 20 local spots all under one roof. Enjoy a night full of food, music, and community vibes. You’ll get to sample everything from comfort food classics to hidden gem dishes, all while listening to live music from local bands and browsing an impressive silent auction lineup. Tickets are $50 — and yep, that includes all the food you can handle. Proceeds support the Massachusetts Affordable Homeownership Alliance (MAHA), so you’re eating good and doing good. Win-win. Grab your tickets (and your stretchy pants): mahahome.org
Park City is back in action this Week
The moment we’ve all been waiting for…Park City returns for the 2026 season! The wildly popular massive 30,000-square-foot outdoor venue at 383 Dorchester Ave. returns this week on Thursday, April 16th! Check out the opening weekend hours below:
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.
