Weekend Picks – January 5th

Workouts to Try in the New Year

It’s 2024.  Shake up your workout routine and try something new! Check out our roundup here! 

Live Music at Pazza on Porter

On Friday, enjoy live music with Crystal and Dan from 9pm-12am at Pazza on Porter! 

Detox + Reset

Too much celebrating over the holidays. Take a heated infrared sauna at AXL! Create a weekly ritual that incorporates an intentional “reset” using our top-of-the-line sauna rooms and NormaTec Compression therapy available in studio. Infrared sauna is one of the most pleasurable and effective ways to support your immunity, deepen sleep and boost skin and hemodynamic health. NormaTec Compression Therapy decreases inflammation and muscle tension to help you bounce back faster. It helps reduce your recovery time and increase your flexibility/range of motion. Learn more here! 

Raise your glass!

Switch up your cocktail order by trying something new, like a Pistachio Partini! D’Parma has a delicious one! Try one this weekend!  A perfect after-dinner drink!

Three Kings Day at Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC)

Celebrate Three Kinds Day at VROCC on Saturday from 5:30pm-8:30pm.  Take photos with the three kings.  Enjoy Rosca De Reyes – a traditional Three Kings Bread and hot chocolate. Plus performances of the BROCC Folkloric Dancers!  And there will be tacos for sale!

Check out Rose International Tapas Bar

Brand new to the neighborhood, stop by Rose International Tapas Bar this weekend! This new Eastie spot is now open at 387 Chelsea in the old Jeveli’s Italian restaurant spot! The father and son team of Omar and Brandon Melendez will be serving up a rotating menu featuring tapas and specialty cocktails! They will also be re-introducing four items from the old Jeveli’s menu with a new tapas twist!  Rose has four separate themed rooms complete with modern art! This new restaurant also has a 2am license!

Breakfast at Mi Pueblito Orient Heights

Breakfast is the most important day of the week! Get yourself some breakfast this weekend at Mi Pueblito – try one of their delicious omelets!

New Park Alert

Piers Park II extension is now open in the neighborhood!  This new and improved park and playground is officially open!  This new park features a musical playground, shade structures, a large open field, bathroom facilities, and more! Stop by this weekend and check it out! 

Brunch at Cunard Tavern

Cunard Tavern serves up brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring a menu with items like a breakfast burrito, omelets, pancakes and more! Plus Bloody Marys, mimosas and boozy iced coffees! You can check out the full menu here! 

Visit Atlantic Works Gallery

Atlantic Works Gallery is open on Friday and Saturday from 2pm-6pm for the Winter Show. Atlantic Works Gallery is located on the third floor of a warehouse building on the edge of Boston Harbor in East Boston. As such, it has some of the most dramatic views of any exhibition venue in all of Boston. We also have an outdoor sculptural space along the back of the building and adjacent pier. You can learn more here!