Celebrate National Pizza Week!

In honor of National Pizza Week– we’ve rounded up some of our favorite pizza spots in the neighborhood! Check them out here. 

Live Music at McGonagle’s

McGonagle’s has live music on Friday night featuring VKL.  Grab some dinner first and stick around for the entertainment!

Mizery Loves Company Drag Brunch at Blend

Join your host, Mizery, and all her best girlfriends, plus a special surprise guest! It’ll be a Sunday full of shows, brunch, and signature drinks. Did we mention shows? There are limited tickets, so get them while they’re hot! Takes place on Sunday from 12pm-3pm! Purchase your tickets here!   

Say cheese at Scobie’s

Scobie’s Artisanal Irish Cheese Board is the perfect winter starter: Dubliner, Skellig, and Blarney cheeses, fig jam, grapes, nuts, olives, brown bread, and seasoned crackers. Pairs perfectly with a glass of wine or Guinness.

Visit Via Cannuccia

Via Cannuccia, the self-described bakery/pizzeria/trattoria, features pasta, pizza, Italian specialties, and baked goods, plus beer and wine! Make sure to stop by for dinner or pick up some sweets!  Follow Via Cannuccia on Instagram for the latest!

Free Admission to Museums

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day museums all over Boston will be offering free admission. The participating museums are The MFA, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, The ICA, The Peabody Essex Museum. Also The Franklin Park Zoo is having free admission. A perfect way to spend the day and learn something new…for FREE!

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! 

Have a mocktail at Yellow Door

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.

Kintsugi: Mend Broken Pottery w/Gold Event at Boston Harbor Distillery

On Saturday, January 17th you can take special Kintsugi class at 4:30pm at Boston Harbor Distillery. Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Instead of hiding cracks, chips or breakages, Kintsugi asks us to see the beauty instead of the brokenness.  You can get your tickets here! 

MLK Concert featuring the BCC

Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) proudly announces its 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert, Where Conscience Walked, taking place on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Symphony Hall. BCC singers invite audiences to reflect on the enduring question: “What does it mean to follow your conscience in a world that challenges your convictions?” Get the details here.

SPORTS!

Bruins vs. Rangers – Saturday, January 10th at 1pm

Bruins vs. Penguins – Sunday, January 11th at 5pm

Celtics vs. Raptors– Friday, January 9th at 7pm

Celtics vs. Spurs– Saturday, January 10th at 8pm

Patriots vs. Chargers – Sunday, January 11th at 8pm

NFL Playoff Schedule – check it out here.

If you’re watching the game this weekend, check out our list of 10 places to catch the action in Dot.

Check back as this list may be updated!