Weekend Picks – January 16th

Watch Football at Chattermark Distillers
Come catch the big games this weekend! We’ve got some special hours to deliver the best game day experience for you.
Sunday: Open noon-10pm. Patriots kickoff at 3:00!
Monday: Open 3-11pm for MLK and the college football championship game of Indiana University vs. University of Miami!
Join Crafterday for Adults at BPL
This Saturday, January 17th, the Charlestown BPL Branch will host Crafterday for Adults from 11am-12:30pm. This month, they’re making colorful suncatchers to brighten your winter days. You will paint your bird-themed suncatchers in an array of bright colors to create a stained glass effect, perfect to cheer up your favorite window. Register here!
Visit The Love Shop at Joy Street
The Love Shop is open at Joy Street! Head down to shop adorable Valentine’s Day themed kids clothing, accessories, gifts, and more.
Head to Urban Wild for Music and Football
Urban Wild is streaming football games all weekend long, and has a DJ on Friday night. mail [email protected] to reserve a table for the Pats game.
🔥 Friday 1/16
8:00 PM • Music by DJ AllStar
🏈 Saturday 1/17
Bills vs Broncos • 4:30 PM
🚨 Closed at 6:00 PM for private buyout
🏈 Sunday 1/18
Texans vs Patriots • 3:00 PM
Rams vs Bears • 6:30 PM
🎧 Live audio
📺 12-foot big screen
🚗 Free parking
Attend a Frozen Open House at The Goddard School
Step Into the Magic! Enjoy a Frozen Open House at The Goddard School of Charlestown (100 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA) on Saturday from 10am-1pm. Register here!
Explore their Infant through Pre-K classrooms and discover the wonder of learning through play. Bring the kids for a morning full of magic with:
☃️ Frozen-themed games & activities
🏫 Classroom tours
💡 A closer look at their curriculum
Celebrate National Pizza Week
It’s National Pizza Week, so here is your sign to celebrate with our top neighborhood pizza picks!
Enjoy free admission to museums in honor of MLK
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!
Pop over to Eastie and check out The Rink at The Tall Ship
Introducing The Rink at The Tall Ship in East Boston! Boston’s most iconic waterfront destination is about to make waves – this time, on ice.❄️⛸ Navy Yard Hospitality Group, in partnership with the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), is thrilled to announce the preview opening of The Rink at The Tall Ship, taking place this weekend, January 16. The preview marks the first phase of a new seasonal transformation of East Boston’s iconic waterfront venue. This initial soft launch offers guests an early look at the outdoor ice rink and select programming, with a full grand opening scheduled for February 11, 2026, when additional features, amenities, and experiences will debut. Get all the details here!
The Rink at The Tall Ship will offer a layered, immersive experience featuring:
- Outdoor Ice Rink with Skating Loop: Public skating for all ages, seasonal
programming, special events, and group outings. - Ice Bumper Cars: A unique, high-energy attraction for families, groups, and winter
thrill-seekers. - Airstream Food Trailers: Serving elevated comfort and ski lodge fare such as hearty
soups, grilled cheese sandwiches, tacos, and indulgent sweets like Belgian waffles, hot cocoa, and freshly baked goods.
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.
Here are 9 places to watch the game in the neighborhood!
Check back as this list may be updated!

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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