5 Things You Should Know This Week – September 8th

Have a great week, Ctown!
You can catch a Football Game on Pier 6’s outdoor patio, and enjoy their Game Day Menu
Pier 6 just released a Game Day menu. What was already an amazing experience, watching your favorite college and NFL teams play while sitting outside by the water, has been leveled up. Check it out and let us know your favorite items:
BUCKETS OF BEER
Choice of 6 cans, served on ice. Choose your mix, from Corona Extra, to Cisco Summer Rays, Angry Orchard Cider, Bud Light, N/A Sam Adams IPA, and many more!
BITES
Buffalo Wings – side of blue cheese – 6 for $18
Buffalo Chicken Dip – side of chips and veggies – $12
Pulled Pork Sliders – 3 for $12
Homecoming Weekend is NEXT weekend!!
Charlestown’s annual Homecoming Weekend is next weekend, September 19th and 20th! It’s time to celebrate being home from all of our summer obligations, and welcome new faces to the neighborhood! Here’s what’s happening so far, but you can expect more businesses to announce their happenings shortly…
- JPPilates will host a very special Best of Boston Celebration Class! Join them on Sunday, September 20th at 8:30am at the Bunker Hill Monument for a free Pilates Fusion workout led by Jenn, @sweatwithlaurenhefez and @alessandra.iacaboni along with more of your fav JPP teachers! They’ll have live music from @_dj_dukes, photos by @janellecarmelaphotography, swag bags, custom merch and epic giveaways!!!
Sign ups will go live this week. Space IS limited, so please only register if you plan to attend. We will be capping the number of guests for this special event. Follow on Instagram for sign-up announcements!
Shops & Pop-Ups
- Junebug: Pop up with Tiny Ink. Plant special and raffle for new residents!
- Place & Gather: Pop up with Pearls & Gems. New Charlestown product drops… follow on social media for sneak peeks!
- Pop-ups will reside on Main Street outside of Monroe, Junebug, Joy Street, La Saison, and continue down the block.
Stay tuned for more specials, parties, and events from neighborhood restaurants, shops, and more! If you would like to participate as a business or community member, please email [email protected].
This weekend, there are some awesome events at Flight House Fitness
Flight House Fitness is having some pretty awesome events this weekend, and you can even bring a guest for FREE on Saturday and Sunday! Here’s your chance to lock in a gym buddy for the fall!
FLIGHT HOUSE FITNESS X lululemon HYBRID
Friday, September 11 • 4:30PM & 5:30PM
These HYROX-focused HYBRID classes will be in partnership with lululemon, who will be giving away full athletic wear kits!
BRING A FRIEND WEEKEND
Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13
Members can bring a guest to Flight House for free! If they decide to join, you’ll get a discount on your next month’s membership dues as a thank you.
SIP & SCULPT
Saturday, September 12 • 9:30AM
After the 9:30AM SCULPT class, enjoy coffee and snacks from our friends at Waverly! This class/event is not included in the Bring A Friend Weekend.
Also this weekend, a Vintage & Artisan Market is coming to Gardens for Charlestown on Sunday
Don’t miss this cool event happening on Sunday 11am-3pm at Gardens for Charlestown! It’s part flea market, part craft fair, part farmers’ market, part yard sale! Have treasures ready for a new home? Crafty or have a side hustle/passion to share? Get a table! Sign up here!
Urban Wild will host a Welcome to Boston line dancing event this Thursday
Have you just moved to the city and are looking for Boston friends? Do you want to meet new people? This is your sign to go to Line Dancing Queen‘s Boston Line Dancing Social at @urbanwildboston!
This Thursday, September 10th from 8:30 to 11pm, head to the outdoor patio at Urban Wild. It’s only $5 for entry! Here’s everything you need to know:
THE WELCOME STATION: We’re handing out name tags in the beginning to make introductions easy if you’re looking to meet new people!!
THE MAIN FLOOR (No Experience Needed): Never line danced before? No problem! All levels are welcome. We’ll have a few easy lessons throughout, open dancing with requests all night, and plenty of time to just hang out and socialize.
THE SOCIAL: In between lessons, grab a drink or food from the bar (sold separately), play games, bowl, and meet the community.

Abbey is the face behind Caught in Charlestown. In 2023 she migrated from Southie to Charlestown and brought the spirit of the ‘Caught In’ community with her. She is a new momma, creator, real estate agent, yogi, and so much more.

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