Weekend Picks – September 11th

Line Dancing at Landmark Public House
Dust off those boots! Line Dancing returns to Landmark Public House on Friday, September 11th. Lessons kick off at 8pm, followed by country music, cold drinks, and plenty of dancing all night long. No experience needed—just show up ready for some fun!
Skate the Night Away at Chez-Vous
93 years strong and still the best skate night in Boston. Open skate for all ages, themed nights, and adult-only sessions; Chez-Vous is the spot! 11 Rhoades St, Dorchester Center.
Btone Tone for Hope
Join Btone Dorchester this Saturday at 1 PM for a donation class supporting suicide prevention. More info here!
Savin Hill Yard Sale takes place on Saturday
A sign of fall in the neighborhood! It’s the Savin Hill Yard Sale. Over 50 homes are expected to participate in this annual event on Saturday, September 12th from 9am-2pm. Here are 5 Things You Can Expect!
Volley Against Violence
Friday, Sept. 11 at 6:00 PM at Sportsmen’s Tennis and Enrichment Center (950 Blue Hill Ave) a free fun and fitness youth event hosted in collaboration with the Boston Police Department.
Get Some Ice Cream Lazy Bear Creamery
Craving something sweet? Stop by Lazy Bear Creamery (383 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122), a local favorite (with over 100 flavors!) known for creative flavors like the Chocolate Lazy Bar and The Marsh, loaded with rich brownie chunks.
Open Streets Mattapan
From 10:30AM-3PM on Saturday, Blue Hill ave is open to the public for strolling, music and fun. Learn more here!
Crafts at The Local Hand
Make your way to The Local Hand this Saturday at 4PM for a kids art class.Purchase tickets here.
Snatched Saturdays at dbar
Head over to dbar this weekend for a Snatched Saturdays! This Saturday from 10PM get snatched while watching this drag extravaganza! No cover!
Live Music at McGonagles Pub
Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10:00 PM at McGonagles, see the Nate Ramos Band! Tickets here!
Classic Car Show at Dot Park
The 15th Annual Classic Car Show will be held at Dot Park on Sunday, September 13th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a day of checking out vintage cars and trucks. Local vendors will be popping up for you to shop! Visitors can also tour the park in a horse and wagon, and students from the Boston School of Music will perform contemporary and classic music. Kids can pick out a free recycled book at the event, and parents are encouraged to bring books that their children have outgrown (or leave them on the porch of the big red house at 42 Milton Street anytime before the event!) The Dorchester Park Association is organizing the car show! For more information about the car show, contact Paul Mooney at 617-506-1939.
Sunday Brunch at 224 Boston
Cap off the weekend with brunch at 224 Boston (224 Boston St, Dorchester), serving Sunday brunch from 10am-3pm alongside their usual Italian American comfort food, USDA Prime steaks and chops, and fresh seafood.
Sunday Funday Watch Party at Polish American Citizens Club
This Sunday at 5 PM at the Polish American Citizens Club, tune in to this weekend’s soccer game! Free admission and food available for purchase. More info here!
Remembering 9/11 – 25 years later
It’s been 25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Here are some ways to honor and remember.
SPORTS!
Red Sox vs. Royals – Friday, September 11th at 7:10pm, Saturday, September 12th at 4:10pm, and Sunday, September 13th at 1:35pm.
NFL Football – check out the schedule here.
If you’re watching the game this weekend, check out our list of 10 places to catch the action in Dot, or check out 12 of our favorites in South Boston!
Have a fun-filled weekend! Thank you to our Caught in Dot readers and Neighborhood Partners for supporting our local neighborhood media efforts!

Hi! I’m Carina! I’m a junior at Northeastern University doing my Co-op at Caught in Southie; I’m very excited to be here! My favorite Boston spots are Chez Vous Roller Rink and Show Malatang- you can find me there most weekends! I love hanging out with my friends, reading, pickles, hockey, roller blading, and anything to do with music. Reach me at [email protected] to talk Boston!
