Weekend Picks – March 13th

Dust off those boots, Dorchester — a little country is heading your way.
Starting Friday, March 13th, Landmark Public House is launching Country Friday Nights, bringing line dancing, country music, and plenty of fun to Adams Village. The fun kicks off with line dancing lessons led by JP LineDance, with the first lesson starting at 9 pm. No experience is required, so whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just curious to try something new, everyone’s welcome to jump in. Grab your friends, practice your two-step, and get ready for a new Friday night tradition in Dorchester! On deck: Live music by Louie Bello and a Mechanical Bull! Get all the details here!
Winter Bike Ride
The City of Boston is hosting a winter bike ride with free hot cocoa on Saturday, March 14th from 10:30am – 12:30pm. This is a slow-paced bike ride in the neighborhood! You can register here!
St. Patrick’s Day in the Neighborhood
Get into the high holiday spirit this week! It’s St. Patrick’s Day season in the neighborhood and local businesses are celebrating. Check out our roundup here!
Ru Paul’s Drag Race Viewing Party
Join Blend on Friday night for RuPaul‘s drag race viewing party with your hosts @dottieave & @xorosequartzxo bringing that commentary TEA 🫖 Delicious eats, and our handcrafted cocktails are sure to delight! Seating is limited, so make your reservations today!
Irish Step Dancers in Dorchester
On Friday, be on the lookout for the Woods School of Irish Dance!

Yellow Door is getting in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit
Seeing green with Yellow Door’s Lucky Charm Charity Marg! A portion of the proceeds from every margarita sold will be donated to The Claddagh Fund — the charitable foundation of the @dropkickmurphys with a mission to help raise money for underfunded nonprofit organizations that help support the vulnerable populations in our local communities 💚 @claddaghfund Available to order for the whole month of March at all YDT locations!
Fresh Flower Workshop at The Local Hand
Join The Local Hand for a special workshop with Lupine Flower Co. to celebrate the (long-awaited) start to Spring! 💐 Lindsey will bring a collection of beautiful spring flowers and set up a “bouquet bar” where participants can hand-pick the flowers for their bouquets. Lindsey will cover the basics of flower arranging and offer a brief demo, and then you will be free to let your creativity run wild and add your own personal touches to your bouquet. You will go home with your very own Spring bouquet. Get your tickets here!
Your ticket includes:
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- All flower arranging supplies, including a wide selection of flowers
- Hands-on guidance from one of Boston’s most sought-after floral designers
- Light refreshments
All workshop participants will also receive 10% off all retail purchases made at The Local Hand on the day of the workshop.
Tune In – It’s the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
The 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast will take place Sunday morning, March 15, at the Ironworkers Union Hall, 195 Old Colony Avenue in South Boston. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., Senator Collins will serve as host, welcoming international, national, state, and local elected officials, faith leaders, and military leaders, including Irish Minister of Defense, Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee, Archbishop Richard Henning of the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, leaders of the Irish Defense Forces, the Massachusetts National Guard, the USS Barnum, and the USS Massachusetts. Caught in Southie will be on hand with some color commentary and behind-the-scenes interviews! Learn more 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!
St. Patrick’s Day Tea Dance at dbar
dbar is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Tea Dance on Sunday from 4pm-8pm!
SPORTS!
Bruins vs. Capitals – Saturday, March 14th at 3pm
Celtics vs. Wizards – Saturday, March 14th at 6pm
Red Sox Spring Training – Friday, March 13th at 1:05pm, Saturday, March 14th at 1:05pm and Sunday, March 15th at 1:05pm.
Here are 10 places to watch the game in Dot!
Heading to Southie for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade?
From where to eat corned beef and cabbage to where to hear live Irish music plus St. Patrick’s Day food/drink specials, plus parking/traffic restrictions and more! It’s all right here in our St. Patrick’s Day Guide!
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.

