Southie Film Festival is Saturday
The first-ever Southie Film Festival is set to hit the neighborhood on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, and it’s shaping up to be a fun day celebrating local talent. Hosted at Seapoint Bar & Grille (367 E 8th Street), this chill, in-person festival will showcase independent films from Boston-area filmmakers from 3PM to 10PM. Think curated film blocks throughout the afternoon and evening, with cocktail hours in between so guests can grab a drink, chat bout the films, and mix and mingle with the creatives behind them. An 🎟 All-Day Pass is just $20 and gives film lovers full access to the entire lineup. Pop in for one block, stay for the whole day, or hang at the bar during cocktail hour — it’s totally up to you. As a first-year fest, organizers are promising big energy, a packed house, raffles, and plenty of great films. Grab your friends and support local filmmakers. Get your tickets here!
Let the Games Begin: South Boston Citizens Association Events
South Boston Citizens’ Association, President Tom McGrath is pleased to announce through the generous sponsorships of Comcast, City of Boston, Mass Bay Credit Union, Liberty Bay Credit Union, BCYF Community Centers, Peter Welch’s Gym, John Tunney of South Boston Bowl and South Boston Youth Hockey, it will once again host the athletic events throughout the community over the first 2 weeks of March. On Monday Night, March 2nd, the basketball free-throw competition will be held at the Tynan Community Center Gym, hosted by John Lydon and the Tynan staff. Registration starts at 6 pm. Boys and Girls ages 8-17 are encouraged to participate—trophies to winners. You can get the full roundup here!
Dine Out Boston
Dine Out Boston is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of delicious deals at participating restaurants. This delicious dining event will be happening all weekend long and ends March 7th. Enjoy lunch + dinner at participating restaurants – lunch $27 | $32 | $36 and dinner $38 | $46 | $55. Excludes tax and gratuities. Bar Volpe, Capo, Lincoln, Pig Beach/PKL, and Lulu Green in Southie are participating, in addition to plenty of spots in Fort Point and Seaport including The Block at Wood’s Hill! You can check out the full list of participating restaurants here!
Office Hours with Mayor Michelle Wu
Friday, February 27, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet announced the first-ever Office Hours, a family-friendly one-stop opportunity for Boston residents from across the city to connect directly with the Mayor, City services, and department staff to have their questions or concerns answered in real time. The event will take place on Thursday, March 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury. Get the details here.
Check out our St. Patrick’s Day Guide
Rebellious at heart AND in history. Boston may have propelled the revolution nearly 250 years ago, but balancing our roots in tradition and transformation is what we do best. And Caught in Southie is THE daily love letter that captures it all—and shares it with YOU. March 17th is more than just a day to wear green and drink a Guinness; it’s an opportunity to connect as a community and celebrate what makes South Boston so legendary and unique We’ll give you suggestions on where to watch the parade, tips on entertaining, where to eat corned beef and cabbage, where to catch some live Irish music, which bars to go to, and so much more. This guide will be updated weekly, so keep checking for new updates. This isn’t your ordinary guide to St. Patrick’s Day – it’s the Ultimate Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Southie and St. Patrick’s Day in Southie is not something you want to miss! The parade is on Sunday, March 15th, at 11:30am. Check out the guide here!
