Weekend Picks – January 2nd

1.9 min readBy Published On: January 1st, 2026Categories: See and Do2 Comments on Weekend Picks – January 2nd

Live Irish Music at Scobie’s

Enjoy traditional live Irish sessions on Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-8pm for trad music and a leisurely dinner at Scobie’s.

Take a Hike

Break out the boots and jackets and take a hike at Blue Hills. Blue Hills Reservation has a lot to offer both lifelong hikers and those who want to stroll through stunning scenery. 125 miles of trails will take you over hills, through marshes, across meadows, and more.  You can learn more here. 

Workouts to Try in the New Year

It’s 2026.  Shake up your workout routine and try something new! Check out our roundup here! 

Dry January

If you’re looking to start the New Year by cutting back or eliminating alcohol, going out might feel daunting. But fear not! Many of our favorite Dot spots have N/A or low-ABV options available, including Yellow Door’s mocktails, which include  Mango Vibes Only, mango, spiced pineapple cordial, pepita orgeat, lime, or Stitzer’s Paloma house rosemary syrup, fresh grapefruit and lime juices, and soda.

Blend Saturdays

Get your dancing shoes ready! DJ Brian Derrick will be spinning on Saturday at 10pm at Blend.  No cover.

Brunch in Dot

From savory meals to sweet surprises (and much-needed hair(s) of the dog), there’s something for everyone! Check out our Brunch Roundup!

A little self-care at BostonX

BostonX offers a wide variety of hydra facials to get your skin feeling and looking fabulous. Book yourself today for this weekend! You can learn more here. 

Tours + Tastings at Boston Harbor Distillery

The pre-Civil War era historical building now houses Boston Harbor Distilling and has a tasting room, distilling facility, event space and a bar that will mix you up a delicious cocktail during tours on Saturdays. Tours take place from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Yeanie’s Now Serves Breakfast

Try Yeanie’s new breakfast sandwiches this weekend!  Check them out here! 

SPORTS!

Bruins vs. Canucks – Saturday, January 3rd at 10pm

Celtics vs. Clippers – Saturday, January 3rd at 10:30pm

Patriots vs. Dolphins – Sunday, January 4th at 4:25pm

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!

Check back! This list may be updated.

 

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  1. Carol Choukas January 3, 2026 at 10:08 am - Reply

    Can you please sign me up to receive caughtindot newsletter

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