To celebrate the much anticipated Barbie movie being released on Friday, July 21s, many local businesses are getting in the spirit! So whether you’re a Barbie or a Ken (or how about a Super Teen Skipper?), it’s time to don your pink outfits and have some fun!
Barbie Workout with TRILLFIT
Head to Dewey Square dressed in your best pink workout clothes and take a FREE cardio dance class – Barbie style – with TRILLFIT! Starts at 5:30pm. There will be giveaways and surprises too! Register here!
Fringe Boutique Barbie Party Shopping Event
Fringe Boutique is hosting a special Barbie party on Friday, July 21st from 3pm-8pm. There will be a life-size Barbie Box, customized Barbie merch, DJ, raffles, giveaways, Barbie-inspired cocktails + treats!
Raise your glass to Barbie at Loco
Sip on a Come on Barbie, Let’s Go Party margarita a Loco! It’s made with blanco tequila, lemon, dragonfruit puree, and pineapple puree.
City Tap Barbie Party
Calling all Barbies and Kens! On Saturday, City Tap House will celebrate “life in plastic, it’s fantastic” in Fort Point. Rev that Barbie Ferrari engine, grab your BFF Skipper and “come on, Barbie, let’s go party.”
City Tap will be shaking up a trio of specialty sips: Malibu Barbie with coconut rum, RumChata, Drambuie, fresh pineapple juice and grenadine ($13); Naked & Famous with tequila, chartreuse, Aperol and lime juice ($13); and Sparkle Jigglers, Jell-O shots ($5) worthy of Queen Barbara Millicent Roberts herself.
While DJ J-Wall spins the very best in sticky-sweet pop music, dress to impress because there will be gift card prizes for those rockin’ the best Barbie and Ken ensembles. And because it’s a cheat day, be sure to order up one of the Barbie-themed cupcakes. This fun event takes place Saturday, July 22nd from 11am-3pm
Barbie Blowout Party at Shy Bird
Come on, Barbie, let’s go party! Shy Bird is hosting a special Barbie Party on Sunday, July 23rd from 3pm-6pm. Menu highlights include – Glittery Dunks, Raw Bar, Frozen Drinks, Swag Bags and lots and lots of PINK! Tickets are $58 per ticket and include food, beverage, tax, and gratuity. Includes 2 drink tickets. Exclusive of Eventbrite fees. You can purchase your tickets here. Event highlights include Barbiecore & Kenergy Fashion Challenge- Best Outfit Wins! Shy Bird is co-collaborating with one of the most creative businesses in the neighborhood – Love Child!
Barbie Juice Box at Lulu Green
Enjoy a Dance the Night – Lulu Green’s new Barbie Cocktail! It’s a frozen lemonade made with RI Spirts Citron Vodka, serviced with a fun lil’ prize!
Barbie Tea Celebration at dbar
dbar will be celebrating on Sunday, July 23rd starting at 4pm featuring DJ Begbick + Barbie movie tickets giveaway! Dont’ forget to wear your pink! Never a cover, always a blast!
Barbie Cocktails at Capo
Capo has two Barbie cocktails for you to try! Malibu Barbie made with coconut-washed rum, watermelon, lemon and Skipper Roberts (N/A) coconut, orange, lime, cream, roasted pineapple soda!
Blooms, Booze, and Barbie at Love Child
On Tuesday, July 25th at 6pm join Love Child for a special Blooms, Booze and Barbie event! Think pink everything! Create a beautiful fresh, floral centerpiece, sip on flights of cocktails, eat special cookies from Southie Cookie, and play some trivia! Tickets are $95 and can be purchased here!
Barbie Beach Party at M Street Beach
Get ready to be immersed in a pink paradise at a Barbie Beach Party brought to you by the Men of Melanin Magic! 🏖️💕 ✨DJ Live and DJ NoJokez will be bringing the beats 🎶 Make sure to wear pink too! This event is free and will take place on Saturday, July 29th 1pm-6pm. You just need to RSVP here!
Boozy Barbie Brunch at Gather
Gather is hosting a ✨fashionably late✨ Boozy Barbie Brunch in celebration of the new Barbie movie. You’re invited on Saturday, July 29th from 10:30am to 3pm for an exclusive pink drink list, full brunch menu, barbie-licious playlist, and a visit from our tequila connoisseurs at @tequilacazadores
Party like Barbie at Aloft
Dress as your favorite Barbie to be entered into our Barbiecore Contest! Which Barbie will you be? This fun and pink event will take place on August 19th from 6pm-9pm at Aloft. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
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.