Weekend Picks – February 27th
Return of The Ice Creamsmith
For 50 years, The Ice Creamsmith in Lower Mills has been churning out delicious made-from-scratch ice cream! Making their ice cream in small batches on-site – (it goes from production to scoop in as little as 24 hours), the Ice Creamsmith has been delighting generations with their sweet treats! It will open for its 50th season on March 1st!
Friday Nights at Landmark
Boston’s best DJs spinning all your favorites at Landmark on Friday nights from 9pm-2pm.
Pop Star Drag Brunch – JLo + Shakira Edition at Blend
Pop star Drag Brunch is back on Sunday, March 1st, starring @lrvshowgirl & @doriannblonch performing all your favorites by Latin divas JLO & Shakira. This one is going to be HOT 🥵 The show is free, but seating is limited! So make those reservations now!
Dine Out Boston is back!
Dine Out Boston is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of delicious deals at participating restaurants. This delicious dining event takes place February 22 – March 7, 2026. Enjoy lunch + dinner at participating restaurants – lunch $27 | $32 | $36 and dinner $38 | $46 | $55. Excludes tax and gratuities. dbar and Venezia in Dorchester are participating!
Knit a Stuffed Animal at Stitch House
Knitted Animals has returned with Maureen at Stitch House! This special class brings Moe’s talent to you – and she will share her special gift of knitting these beautiful knit animals that are the most perfect gifts! This series is designed for knitters who have basic knitting skills. $80 for this 4 week session on Saturdays 2-4pm. It’s a rolling start. A great knitting book is included ($25 retail) in the cost of the class. You can select between Knitted Animal Friends or Wild Animal Friends. Repeat students can take this session for 50% off – you already have the book! Register online here!
Take a class at btone Dorchester – TONEd Down Intro Class on Sunday
If you haven’t tried btone Dorchester yet, you should! They have a new two-week unlimted classes for just $49! A perfect way to try out this new and wildly popular studio! Plus, they are offering a special intro class at 1pm on Sunday!
Sullivan’s Opens this Week!
A welcome sign of spring happens this weekend – Sullivan’s will be open after a brief hiatus! The legendary hot dog stand opens its doors on Saturday, February 28th. What is your go-to order? Let us know in the comments below!
Chinese New Year Parade + Lion Dance in Chinatown
Immerse yourself in the festivities and ring in the year of the horse by watching Boston’s Annual Chinese New Year Parade. The parade starts at 10:30 am on March 1, 2026, at Phillips Square (corner of Harrison Ave and Beach Street) and finishes at 3 pm.
The Local Hand Workshop: Jewelry Making with Clay
The Local Hand is hosting a special jewelry making class on Saturday from 10am-12pm. Using simple hand-building techniques and a range of surface designs, each participant will create 4 pieces of jewelry (i.e., two pairs of earrings and 2 necklace pendants). Pieces will then be fired, glazed, and assembled by the instructor and available for pick-up at The Local Hand one month later. No experience is necessary! Open to teens and adults. Your ticket price includes all supplies and light refreshments. All participants will also receive 10% off any shopping purchases at The Local Hand on the day of the workshop. Reserve your spot here.
SPORTS!
Bruins vs. Flyers – Saturday, February 28th at 3pm
Celtics vs. Nets – Friday, February 27th at 7:30pm
Celtics vs. 76ers – Sunday, March 1st at 8pm
Red Sox Spring Training – Friday, February 27th at 1:05pm, Saturday, February 28th at 1:05pm and Sunday, March 1st at 1:05pm.
Here are 10 places to watch the game in Dot!
Check back as this list may be updated!
Editor’s Note: Last Call for these Winter Activities
We promise, spring is right around the corner, so you might as well squeeze in a few more cold-weather adventures while you can. The Frog Pond skating season wraps up this weekend, so lace up and get one last spin in. The Frostival Lodge in Copley Square is in its final days too, offering cozy vibes, movie screenings, and crafts. Over on the Greenway, the Ferris Wheel is taking its last spin, and Snowport’s curling lanes are open for a few more days of friendly competition. Basically, it’s last call for winter fun — get out there before we swap parkas for patios.
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.
