Celebrate Father’s Day

Father’s Day is Sunday! Check out our guide for everything you need to know for celebrating Father’s Day is Southie. From a fun day at PKL to awesome gifts from The Point! Check it out here!

Juneteenth Celebrations in the City

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 that Union soldiers, led by General Gordon Granger, reached Galveston, Texas. They announced to the state that the Civil War was over and that all enslaved persons had been declared free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had become official over two years prior, the institution of slavery remained untouched in areas beyond Union control. In taking control over the state, the Union effectively liberated the remaining slaves in Texas. They also ended this specific form of slavery in America. The City of Boston officially observed Juneteenth as a state holiday for the first time on June 21, 2021, as allowed by the Commonwealth’s order issued in 2020. Juneteenth is a day to gather with loved ones, celebrate Black lives, and reflect and recognize the struggle for liberation in America.  Check out Juneteenth events here. 

Dorchester Watch Fest

Looking for a fun way to spend Father’s Day? Dorchester Watchfest is taking over the former Dorchester Tire lot (Dot Fun Day) in Savin Hill on Sunday, June 21st, with a full day of World Cup soccer, food, music, and community celebration. Running from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1160 Dorchester Ave., the free event will feature three giant LED screens showing the day’s World Cup matches, including Cabo Verde vs. Uruguay at 6 p.m. — a game many local fans will be especially excited to watch. In addition to the soccer action, attendees can enjoy food and drinks from local favorites including Cesaria, Lisboa Café, Frios Gourmet Pops, and more.  Reserve your free spot here!

Show home.stead some love

We are sad to report the home.stead bakery and cafe will be closing its doors on June 20th.  For ten years, this local spot has been serving some of the best sandwiches, coffee, and chocolate chip cookies in the neighborhood.  The owners posted the following message on social media on Thursday.  Stop by and show them some love.

5th Annual Bobby Collins Softball Tournament

The 5th Annual Bobby Collins Softball Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 20th at Garvey Park!  First game starts at 8am. There will be an ice cream truck, raffles, games and plenty of softball games to cheer on! Stop by!

Free Workout at Malibu Beach – Fit Fete with Socafusion

Enjoy a free high-energy soca dance class by the water on Saturday from 10am-11am at Malibu Beach brought to you by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.

Disco Brunch at Blend

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!

Live Music at McGonagle’s

McGonagle’s has live music on Friday night, featuring Jinty McGranth, and on Saturday, featuring Over Served Again. Grab some dinner first and stick around for the entertainment!

Brunch at 224

Enjoy some brunch on one of the most adorable restaurants in the neighborhood at 224 Boston Street!  Sip a mimosa and enjoy delicious brunch items on Sundays from 10am-3pm.  You can check out the menu here! 

SPORTS!

Red Sox vs. Mariners – Friday, June 19th at 10:10pm, Saturday, May 20th at 10:10pm and Sunday, June 21st at 4:10pm

World Cup Matches – USA vs. Australia on Friday at 3pm followed by our new best friends, Scotland vs. Morocco at 6pm. Boston will be bananas! Check out the full schedule here.

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!

FIFA World Cup Fever

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Boston (well…Foxboro), and whether you’re lucky enough to have tickets to a match or plan on watching here in the neighborhood, we’ve got you covered. From where to watch the games and can’t-miss fan festivals to special events, watch parties, transportation updates, and street closures, this guide has everything you need to make the most of one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Get ready, Boston—it’s about to get nuts! Get all the details here.

Have a fun-filled weekend! Thank you to our Caught in Dot readers and Neighborhood Partners for supporting our local neighborhood media efforts!