Weekend Picks – MLK 2024 Edition

La Hacienda Mariachi Band Night

On Friday, La Hacienda is hosting a live mariachi band starting at 8pm. And on Sunday, since it’s a long weekend,  enjoy a live DJ starting at 8pm!

Free Admission at Museums on MLK Day

Enjoy free admission to the MFA and ICA on Monday, January 15th! MFA tickets are available in person on a first-come, first-served basis for those with a valid Mass. zip code. Learn more here. For the ICA, free advanced tickets are required. You can reserve yours starting Sunday, Jan. 14 at 10am here. 

Journey into the New Year and through the Chakras at East Point

Join Nikki on Saturday from 12:00- 1:15 pm at East Point Barre + Yoga for a chakra balancing flow and restore class. Nikki will expertly guide you through asana to clear and activate your energy centers, known as the chakras. Throughout this workshop, there will also be information and inspiration around each of the energy centers we work. Nikki will provide you with some pre and post-journaling prompts based on the work done throughout the workshop. As always, come just as you are. This workshop is for all who are curious to learn more.  Price is $35 and you can register here! 

Last Call for Vongole at Mida

Get ready to say “arrivederci” to this baddie at Mida. This weekend will be your last chance to get your Vongole fix. Mida menu changes coming soon!  Tagliatelle alla Vongole // manila clams, basil chickpea pistou, chili flake – get it before it’s gone!

MLK Celebration

The City of Boston + Boston University will present “A Day of Celebration in Honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr” on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Metcalf Hall on the second floor of the George Sherman Union at Boston University!  It will be broadcasted live. Get all the details here! 

Civic engagement in the neighborhood

On Saturday, take part in the City of Boston Civic Summit event at the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. The Civic Summit aims to bring together passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. The event takes place from 9:30-5pm. Get more details here.

Breakfast or lunch at Cafe Iterum

Cafe Iterum exudes cozy vibes with large community tables, interior plants enhancing the earthy ambiance, and a dedication to utilizing seasonal farm-to-table ingredients, avoiding food waste! Beyond the ordinary, it’s also a dynamic space for meetings and work sessions and allows customers to step away from the bustling city for a more relaxed vibe and eco-friendly ethos. Menu items include the dish pan cookie, a treasured recipe from the chef’s grandmother, the avocado toast adorned with pickled onion, tomato, micro herbs, and sumac, and the kale harvest bowl salad with wild rice, goat cheese, purple sweet potato, chicken, toasted almonds, and a delectable herb dressing. You can also go online to check out their weekly special menu!

New England Boat Show 

Calling all boat and water enthusiasts, The Boat Show is coming to town this weekend at The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. It will be running Friday-Sunday from 12-8pm. The event will have boats and yachts you can board, water activities, and even a waterskiing squirrel! And yes, you read that right, and apparently, its name is Twiggy! It will be a great way to escape the snow and plan your summer. Get tickets here!

Cocktails in a Speakeasy

Stop by Next Door – a very cool and chic speakeasy – and enjoy a cocktail or two.  Next Door’s cocktail menu features creative and fun drinks, like the Queen of Hearts made with cherry-infused bourbon. You can check out the cocktail menu here! 

Workouts to Try in the New Year

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

Boston Children’s Chorus Martin Luther King, Jr Tribute Concert

Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) is thrilled to announce the organization’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert, “In The Name Of Love,” which will take place at Boston’s Symphony Hall at 4:00pm on Monday, January 15th. The concert will highlight movements for equality across marginalized communities throughout American history, centering powerful stories from the LGBTQIA+ community and more!  Get the details here. 

SPORTS

Bruins vs. Blues, Saturday, January 13th at 8pm. 

Celtics vs. Rockets, Saturday, January 13th at 7pm.

Bruins vs. Devils, Monday, January 15th at 1:15pm.

Celtics vs. Raptors, Monday, January 15th at 7:30pm

NFL Wildcard Weekend – check out the schedule here.

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood! 

Check back, as this list may be updated!