Weekend Picks – February 20th
Red Bull Heavy Metal Finals at City Hall Plaza
Red Bull Heavy Metal returns to Boston City Hall Plaza on Saturday, February 21 from 2 to 6pm. The world’s top street snowboarders will be back to the heart of downtown. Following a packed Pittsburgh qualifier that drew 5,000 fans, winners Liam Johnson (Savage, MN) and Emmaus Rich (Brooklyn, NY) have advanced to Boston, where they’ll join a stacked finals field including Zeb Powell, Benny Milam, Telma Särkipaju, and more. Don’t miss this epic event! Get all the details here!
Family Fridays at Landmark Public House
Landmark Public House is celebrating the end of the week with some good old-fashioned family fun on Fridays from 4pm-8pm! Enjoy a special kids menu, balloons, Kelly’s Mystery Toy Chest (ooohhhh), and free ice cream for the kids!
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Dorchester Brewing
Dorchester Brewing is bringing a little New Orleans flair to Dorchester with an all-day Mardi Gras celebration on February 21st — no travel required. Midnight Motion will provide the soundtrack from 2–5PM, serving up high-energy tunes to keep the crowd moving. On the drink front, Mardi Gras-themed slushies will be flowing in yard cups, including Hurricane and King Cake flavors that are as colorful as they are strong. The kitchen is also leaning into the Louisiana theme with specials like gator fries, a jambalaya mac bowl, and Cajun corn ribs. Get the details here!
Raise your glass – It’s National Margarita Day
Order one of the many flavors of house margaritas at Yellow Door – including classic, blueberry + maple, jalapeño, spiced peach, coconut, mango, cranberry + hibiscus, and strawberry! Pairs perfectly with chips + guacamole!
Watch Six Nations Rugby at McGonagle’s
Watch Six Nations Rugby matches at McGonagle’s – you can check out the schedule here.
Wine and Ravioli Tasting at Boston Winery
Looking for the perfect winter night out? Join Boston Winery for one of their most popular events — a Ravioli & Wine Pairing experience featuring Chef Fermine Torres of Venezia Restaurant! You’ll enjoy five handcrafted raviolis, each perfectly paired with five wines, all hosted inside our warm and cozy brick-and-beam winery.
🎟️ Tickets available now on their website
📍 Boston Winery
🕕 Saturday | 6:00 PM
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!
Take an Orchid Adventure at the Franklin Park Zoo! Orchid Adventure invites visitors to explore the breathtaking world of orchids amidst the wild wonders of the Franklin Park Zoo. Guests can take a trip to the tropics without having to board a flight. Get all the details here!
Bottomless Dumplings at Mei Mei
What better way to celebrate Lunar New Year & Mei Mei’s Factory #3 Birthday than with BOTTOMLESS DUMPLINGS! This all-you-can-eat dumpling buffet with all of Mei Mei’s signature dumplings takes place on Sunday, February 22nd from 12-5pm. This event will feature special Lunar New Year prizes, games, and cocktails (for purchase). You can purchase your tickets here!
These little pockets of deliciousness not only satisfy your tastebuds but also symbolize ancient Chinese money and are thought to bring fortune in the New Year.
Let’s get cozy
The Bowery Bar has announced that the adorable outdoor winter village on their patio is back for another season, starting Thursday, November 6th. Get cozy inside one of their three yurts – complete with outdoor heaters, blankets, and furry seats on both low-top and high-top seating! Bookings are now live on their website! Each yurt holds about eight people and is available for lunch, brunch and dinner!
Self care at the Boston X
Plan some self care with some help from The Boston X! Try some of the new services being offered at Boston X featuring everything from PRP treatments to chemical peels. You can learn more by visiting here!
SPORTS!
Celtics vs. Lakers – Sunday, February 22nd at 6:30pm
Red Sox Spring Training – Saturday, February 21st at 1:05pm and Sunday, February 22nd at 1:05pm.
Olympics – check out the schedule here.
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.
