Bird Walk with Nature Man Mike
Nature Man Mike is offering a special spring bird walk on Saturday, April 12th from 8am-10am at Franklin Park. Expect to walk 1-2 miles on paved paths. Meet at the tennis courtns near Shattuck Picnic Grove. For GPS directions, use Shattuck Picnic Grove. Bring your binoculars!
Take a yoga class at 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness
Enjoy $12 Yoga Classes on Monday and Tuesday at 6pm and Saturday at 8am. You can learn more here.
Prepare for Easter with AP
When it comes to Easter, American Provisions has got the pastries covered! From carrot cake to chocolate babka wreath, you can place your order here!
Hunt + Gather
Get your baskets ready! The Savin Hill Easter Egg Hunt at Savin Hill Park will take place on Sunday, April 13th at 3:15pm! Line up in the basketball court at 3:15pm, hunt starts at 3:30pm – activities like bubbles face painting and Dot Art until 4:30pm. We hear the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance too!
Bunny Hop
On Sunday, April 13th, the Neponset River Watershed Association + Neponset River Greenway Council is hosting a special event from 1pm-3pm at Pope John Paul II Park (Hallet Street entrance). Enjoy free music, games, activities, tractors, candy, and an appearance by the Spring Bunny!
A Novel Idea: Just Book-ish Now Serving Beer & Wine
Dorchester’s favorite bookstore, Just Book-ish, is adding a little something extra to your next reading session—beer and wine! This new offering makes Just Book-ish more than just a bookstore—it’s now even more of a community gathering space where you can relax, meet fellow book lovers, or even attend one of their upcoming events with a glass of wine, a cold beer, or maybe a mocktail. Stop by this weekend!
James Beard Award-Winning Chef Jodie Adams Shares Her Dorchester Picks for Food
Chef Jodie Adams shares her favorite picks for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a nightcap! You can check them out here!
Tacos + Margs
Add in some tacos and margaritas this weekend at Yellow Door. You can check out the full menu here!
Burgers and Bloodys
Burgers and Bloodys this weekend at 224 Boston! One of the best burgers around, order one up at brunch on Sundays 10-3.
Pickup some donuts at Scobie’s
Big news, Dot! Scobie’s in Adams Village just leveled up their pastry game by teaming up with the legendary Union Square Donuts to bring a rotating selection of their insanely delicious donuts to their cafe. Whether you’re a die-hard Maple Bacon fan or swear by the Brown Butter Hazelnut Crunch, you can now grab a treat right at Scobie’s cafe, perfectly paired with a hot (or iced) cup of their signature coffee. The lineup will rotate, so each visit could bring a new flavor surprise!
Go for a run
Meet Dorchester Running Club on Saturday at 7am at Garvey Park! Walkers, runners and everyone in between are always encouraged to join! Weather is looking perfect for some outdoor activities!
Enjoy your eggs with a side of Donna Summer on Sunday
Blend – the wildly popular restaurant on Dot. Ave – features an even more popular Disco Brunch every other Sunday from 11am-3pm. Enjoy your favorite disco music while you feast on brunch items like Cinna Rolls, Eggs Beni, Breakfast Burritos, Burgers, and more! The brunch cocktail menu includes hangover helpers like Espresso Martinis, Mimosas, Killer Bloody Marys, and Disco Juice made with coconut & spiced rum, cranberry, OJ, and pineapple juice, and grenadine served in a disco ball! Yes, please! Did we mention Espresso Martini Flights? Oh, Blend has those, too, with award-winning Nitro caramel espresso, Strawberry espresso, Espresso Old Fashion, and Tiramisu espresso! Plus, the coffee is by Reign Drink Lab – so you know it’s good! So make your reservation today and wear your dancing shoes! Also Blend hosts Drag Brunches on the first and third Sundays of the month – unless otherwise noted!
SPORTS!!:
Bruins vs. Penguins – Sunday, April 13th at 3:30pm.
Celtics vs. Hornets – Friday, April 11th at 7:30pm.
Celtics vs. Hornets – Sunday, April 13th at 1pm.
Red Sox vs. White Sox – Friday, April 11th at 7:40pm, Saturday, April 12th at 4:10pm, and Sunday April 13th at 2:10pm.
The Masters takes place April 10th – 13th
Here are 10 places to watch the game in Dot!
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.
