An Evening with Fiona Davis
Local book club, Club RED (read-eat-drink), is hosting a special evening with NY Times bestselling author Fiona Davis to benefit Parkinson’s disease research. In addition, bestselling author and investigative reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan will serve as the evening’s emcee. The fundraiser takes place this Friday night at Florian Hall from 6:30pm to 10pm and will feature light refreshments, a cash bar and raffle items. Club RED is partnering with Team Fox, a grassroots community fundraising program at the Michael J. Fox Foundation, to help support the battle against Parkinson’s disease. Tickets are $20 per person and 100% of proceeds benefit Team Fox.
Grand Opening Celebrations in the Neighborhood
Come see and experience the all new Dorchester Market at the store’s grand opening event taking place this Saturday from 11am to 2pm. Established in 1955, this beloved family-run institution has been a cornerstone of the local residents for generations, and its recent rebuild marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Stop by this weekend’s celebration to explore the newly reopened market and enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks. Also, don’t miss the grand opening of Scobie’s, a new Irish pub, this weekend in Adam’s Village! Their party kicks off this Friday afternoon.
Neighborhood Yard Sale
This Saturday the Savin Hill Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale returns from 9am to 2pm. Get your cash and Venmo ready and get out there and get some good finds while meeting your Dot neighbors! Check out our write-up of five things to expect for this year’s sale here.
Comedy Show at Boston Harbor Distillery
Enjoy a cheap date night or night out with friends as comedy night returns to Boston Harbor Distillery. Ray Harrington is an infectiously charming comedian who performs across the globe with hilariously irreverent material and marvelous improvisational riffing that embraces the uncomfortable and the absurd with a smile. He’s been seen on Conan, and his documentary BE A MAN won the LA Comedy Festival before premiering exclusively on Hulu. Catch Ray Saturday evening from 8pm to 9:30pm. General admission tickets are $15.
New Edition Fun
The six members of the iconic Boston R&B group will attend several community-based events, including a guest performance on City Hall Plaza on September 6th and September 7th! You can get all the details including schedule here!
Edible Plant Workshop
Have you ever wondered about foraging for natural food sources? Many of Boston’s local forest areas feature fresh, natural and edible plants and flowers that are ripe for the picking. Join local herbalist and lover of botany Alex Klein for a workshop focused on edible plants in a forested setting. Participants will walk around the Sherman Street Greenspace Conservancy (a.k.a. Fairy Hollow) in Roslindale. You will learn to identify edible plant species and discuss possibilities for planting edible shrubs and trees in a pre-existing forest site. The event takes place Saturday from 10am to 12pm and registration is required. Tickets are offered on a sliding payment scale.
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Last Call for the Alianza Park Series in the Neighborhood
Roundhead Brewing Company and Fresh Food Generation recently announced the Alianza Park Series, a first-of-its-kind mobile beer garden and hospitality series coming to seven neighborhood parks across the City of Boston. Alianza Park Series combines a menu of small-batch brews from the Latino-owned Roundhead Brewing Company and farm-to-plate Caribbean American eats from Fresh Food Generation. Alianza (“Alliance”) speaks to the business partnership and invites attendees to travel and build community across Boston neighborhoods. At each location, Alianza will operate from Wednesday to Sunday for two consecutive weeks before traveling to the next City of Boston neighborhood park. It’s coming to Franklin Park on August 28-September 8th.
Calling all classic car enthusiasts!
The 13th Annual Classic Car Show will be held at Dot Park on Sunday, September 8th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a day of checking out vintage cars and trucks. Local vendors will be popping up for you to shop! Visitors can also tour the park in a horse and wagon, and students from the Boston School of Music will perform contemporary and classic music. Kids can pick out a free recycled book at the event, and parents are encouraged to bring books that their children have outgrown (or leave them on the porch of the big red house at 42 Milton Street anytime before the event!) The car show is organized by the Dorchester Park Association! For more information about the car show, contact Paul Mooney at 617-506-1939.
SPORTS
Red Sox vs. White Sox – Friday September 6th at 7pm, Saturday September 7th at 7pm, and Sunday September 8th at 1:30pm.
Patriots vs. Bengals – Sunday September 8th at 1pm.
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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What else is going on around Dot this weekend? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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
What about the Classic Car Show at Dorchester Park?
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Thanks for the tip, Peggy!