Dotini! A Night Out for Dot
This Saturday join Fields Corner Main Street at Blend for an exciting night celebrating 20 years of friendship, small business support, art and fun in the neighborhood. Join the fun from 6:30 pm to 9pm and enjoy delicious food, drinks, music, raffles and networking in the community. Tickets are $50 per person and all proceeds benefit the Fields Corner neighborhood nonprofit.
ALTARS, The Live Experience
This Friday, immerse yourself in an evening of artistic expression at ALTARS, The Live Experience taking place from 7 pm to 9 pm at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury. The event will feature performances by exceptional Boston-based artists, including Season 6 winner of “So You Think You Can Dance” Russell Gutta Fergusson, Boston Ballet dancer and US Presidential Scholar in the Arts My’Kal Stromile, Boston’s first Youth Poet Laureate Alondra Bobadilla, GRAMMY-Nominated multi-instrumentalist Phillip Young, and Brazilian dance ensemble SambaViva. There will also be a screening of Mariona Lloreta’s short film ALTARS, followed by a Q&A with the evening’s performers and film cast. The event is free but advance registration is required and space is limited.
Oldies Party at Aspirers
Head over to Aspirers in Dorchester for a night of fun and nostalgia! This Friday night oldies party is the perfect way to enjoy some classic reggae and soca tunes. Dance the night away from 10 pm to 2 am and make new memories with old music by some of Boston’s top veteran DJs. Tickets are $20 per person.
Thanksgiving Cook-Off
Get Lit is a literacy program for kids and teens featured monthly at the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library. This Saturday the group invites the community to join them at Florian Hall in Dorchester for a fundraiser and afternoon of laughter and delicious food from 11 am to 4 pm. The group’s talented chefs will battle it out in a Thanksgiving cook-off while comedians roast special guests for your entertainment. There will also be a cupcake contest and bake-off as well as the battle for the crown of Best Young City Chef, which comes with a $500 cash prize.
Brunch Roundup
From savory meals to sweet surprises (and much-needed hair(s) of the dog), there’s something for everyone! Check out our Brunch Roundup!
Lives are Meant to Be Changed Gala
Lives Are Meant to Be Changed is a Dorchester-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals facing the challenges of substance abuse, mental health issues, and societal reintegration by providing access to essential services and resources. The group is hosting its inaugural fundraising gala on Sunday from 4 pm to 8 pm at Venezia, featuring an evening of enlightenment, networking, and a delicious three-course meal. Tickets are $125 and proceeds help to support the mission including providing food, clothing and access to housing and employment resources.
Hot Diggity Dog
In celebration of a successful season, Sullivan’s is offering half-price hot dogs until closing day, December 1st! You might as well get two, right? We’ll take ours “all around!” What other menu standouts will we miss on Sully’s hiatus? Fried clams, Lime Rickeys, lobster roll, and french fries!
All-Levels Dance Class
Groovement is an Afrocentric, QTBIPOC-friendly, liberation-focused, hate-free, pro-love movement that is popping up in Roxbury this weekend. Come groove at Madhouse Motors on Sunday from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. All ages and skill levels are welcome. The class will span a variety of music genres including Afro and soulful house, Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, reggae, and more. Sweats or other danceable clothes and sneakers are suggested. Tickets are $18 per person.
Prepare for Thanksgiving
Get your stretchy pants ready. It’s almost Thanksgiving! We’ve rounded up ways to help you prepare for Thanksgiving. Check out our guide here!
SPORTS!
Patriots vs. Rams– Sunday November 17th at 1pm.
Bruins vs. Blues – Saturday November 16th at 1pm.
Celtics vs. Raptors –Saturday November 16th at 8pm.
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!
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Angela Hernandez is a freelance writer and communications professional who is passionate about showcasing the fun, caring and inclusive community that is Dorchester. Imported from Detroit, she’s been getting lost in Boston since January of 2020. Sometimes a runner and always a brunch fan, you can usually find her at Carson Beach or the Harp + Bard, depending on the day. Follow her on Instagram @Ang7690
