Weekend Picks – November 22nd

Here’s our picks for what to do this weekend in Charlestown!

Last call for Banana Bread!

Order by Sunday!! Waverly‘s banana bread (the best in town, trust us) will be a HIT at your Thanksgiving meal. Sunday is your last chance to pre-order, so learn more and order it now to secure your bread!

Support Slate

Slate was broken into and robbed last night. To show some love and support Slate, other shops are encouraging neighbors to purchase gift cards. As incentive, Monroe Home + Style is offering a complimentary $25 gift card to its boutique with proof of a Slate purchase. Kaybea, Salon 44, and more are doing giveaways. Read all about how to support and the incentives here!

Charlestown Youth Hockey Auction Night

Friday, November 22nd | 7 p.m. at Knights of Columbus

Support CYHA by donating auction items and/or buying tickets to their Auction Night Fundraiser. Tickets are just $25!

There will be a live and silent auction that includes sports memorabilia from past and present NHL players, NE Patriots players, sports tickets, and more! Also enjoy 50/50 raffle, cash bar, music by Dennis Taylor and DJ Macca,

All proceeds benefit Frankie’s Friends of CYHA. The goal of Frankie’s Friends is to help members of CYHA who are facing financial struggles and to help the program meet its operating costs so it can continue to deliver a successful, community focused hockey program to the youth of the Charlestown neighborhood. For tickets, reach out to one of the following members:

Melissa Doherty: 617-308-7266 | Patty Ann Woods: 617-201-4784 | Pamela McGrath: 617-833-9124 | Annie Vesey: 617-448-6734 | Kathleen Lacey: 617-224-2642

Music at the Blissful at BPL

Friday, November 22nd | 11am at BPL Charlestown Brand

Music at the Blissful, a nationaly touring children’s musician, is preforming at the BPL on Friday!

Pier 6’s Autumn Centerpiece Workshop

Saturday, November 23rd | 2-4 p.m. at Pier 6

Learn how to make a gorgeous lush centerpiece to put on your Thanksgiving table or enjoy during the week. Start with a live demonstration from with Lupine Flower Company. From there, you will have the opportunity to create your own fresh flower design to take home with you. All materials will be provided!

Tickets Include:

• One Speciality Cocktail
• Light Snacks
• Floral Design Lesson/Demo
• Fresh Flower Centerpiece to keep
• Decorative Vase

Read with Penny the Golden Retriever

Saturday, November 23rd | 10-11am at BPL Charlestown Brand

Read with Penny at the BPL Charlestown Branch on Saturday! No registration required. Made possible by BPL, Pets & People Foundation, and Charlestown Dogs. Read more about Penny in our feature.

Junebug’s Thanksgiving Centerpiece Class

Sunday, November 24th | 3:30 p.m. at Junebug

Join Junebug to make your Thanksgiving centerpiece alongside their talented designers! The perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table or gift for your host! Vase, scissors, floral mechanics, and all flowers and greens will be provided. You will leave class with one of their Classic arrangements!

Their Thanksgiving centerpiece and bouquet preorders are also NOW OPEN! To order, visit their website, give them a call, or stop by the shop. Arrangements are available for pickup or delivery on Tuesday, 11/26 and Wednesday, 11/27. (Flower varieties and colors may differ from arrangements shown, but will be full of fresh, seasonal blooms!)

Polar Express Pajama Party by Mini Movers Studio

Sunday, November 24th | 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mini Movers Studio, 14 Green St

Have your little one(s) kick off the holiday season with a PJ Party at Mini Movers Studio! Sign Up today!

✨Write Letters to Santa (and they’ll get a mailed response back!)
✨Fun Polar Express Themed Dance Class
✨Decorate a cookie
✨Enjoy Hot Chocolate and Popcorn as we watch the Polar Express!