Weekend Picks – July 11th

Zac Brown Tribute Band at McGonagle’s

It’s Sunday Funday at McGonagle’s on Sunday, July 13th at 4pm featuring the Zac Brown Tribute Band – Uncaged!  Tickets are available at the door or can be purchased through Eventbrite here!  Great music, delicious food, iced cold beer, and a little bit of Chicken Fried!  Get your tickets today! Also, check out our ticket giveaway on Instagram here! 

Show some love for Dorchester Little League

For the first time in Dorchester Little League history, the 12U All-Star team is heading to Cooperstown, New York, to compete in a prestigious tournament at the All-Star Village from August 17th-23rd.  The team is hoping to raise $13,000 for this trip!  A special fundraiser will be held on Thursday, July 10th at 7:30pm at The Dot Tavern featuring raffles and local celebrity bartenders!

Happy 2nd Birthday Lazy Bear Creamery

For two years, Lazy Bear Creamery has been open in the neighborhood! This wildly popular ice cream shop features over 4o flavors ranging from vanilla and chocolate chip to more adventurous flavors like Rain Forest Crunch and Salty Sloth! Lazy Bear also features dairy-free options in ices and sherbets! In addition to their house-made caramel sauce and Nana Peach’s hot fudge, Lazy Bear sell homemade cookies and brownies to go with your ice cream.  Stop by and wish them a happy birthday this weekend!

Calling all history buffs

The Dorchester Historical Society and the Columbia Savin Hill Civic Association is offering a special walking tour of the historic James Blake House and Environs on Saturday, July 12th from 10am-12pm led by Earl Taylor, President of the Dorchester Historical Society.  You can learn more here. 

Return of the Ashmont Friday Market

The kickoff of the 17th Annual Ashmont Friday Market — a vibrant neighborhood tradition bringing together the best of Dorchester and beyond will take place on Friday, July 11th from 2pm-6pm!  This weekly open-air market features fresh produce, specialty prepared foods, local crafts, food trucks, and live music to kick off your weekend. Kid friendly! This year, they’ll have fun activities in a special Family Cafe area to keep the little ones engaged while you shop, eat, and connect with your neighbors. Whether you’re picking up your groceries, hunting for a unique handmade gift, or just enjoying the sunshine and community vibes, the Ashmont Friday Market is the perfect way to spend your Friday afternoon!

Food Festival at Columbia Point Garden

On Saturday, July 12th, Columbia Point Community Garden, 265 Mt Vernon St #265, is hosting a Food Festival  for$20 per adult!  Stop by!

Boston Little Saigon Night Market

Boston Little Saigon Cultural District invites the community to join the 2025 Chợ Đêm, Boston Little Saigon Night Market in Fields Corner on Saturday from 4pm-9:30pm Special attractions include a diverse lineup of entertainment, games, and activities for all ages, a beer garden, Instagram-worthy photo opportunities, and a variety of street food, including chicken wings, skewers, crawfish, and more!

Check out the Best of the Best in Dorchester

The Boston Globe today released its Best of the Best 2025, its annual list of Boston’s best dining, shopping, and entertainment. This year’s list identifies the best Greater Boston has to offer across 28 categories, including sandwich shops, record stores, ice cream, seafood, nightlife, breweries, and more.  Here are the winners from Dorchester!

Shipping up to Quincy

As part of the 400th Birthday of Quincy, the Dropkick Murphys will be headlining a free summer concert on Saturday, July 12th! The concert is free to the public as part of the Quincy400 celebrations.

MAUM Market at Seaport Common

Discover and enjoy MAUM Market on Saturday, July 12th from 11am to 4pm. It will be bringing together 30+ Asian owned brands for an awesome market! The vendors range from food, home, fashion, and more! Support the local Asian community! Get all the details here!

Treat Yourself to Donuts at Scobie’s

Scobie’s in Adams Village 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 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!

New Summer Cocktails Alert at YDT

Yellow Door is celebrating the summer season with a fresh and delicious new lineup of cocktails to try!  Kicks off Wednesday, April 30th!  Here’s a SNEAK PEAK – THE COCONUT MILK IS OFF!!! – rum, passionfruit, pineapple + guava, strawberry, cinnamon tincture, lime. Follow Yellow Door on Instagram for more details!

Take a hike!

Boston Walking City Trails has launched a brand new hiking trail!  The City on the Hills Trail is a 31-mile adventure through some of the best parts of the city. And because we love a good walk (especially if there’s a view and maybe a snack involved), we’re breaking it all down for you, section by section – starting with Trail #5 – Dorchester to Southie – get all the details here! 

SPORTS!

Red Sox vs. Rays– Friday, July 11th at 7:10pm, Saturday, July 12th at 4:10pm, Sunday, July 13th at 1:35pm

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.