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Kick Off to St. Patrick’s Day and JJ Foley’s Birthday Day Party
JJ Foley’s is turning 117th, yes! You read that right!! 117 years!! What an accomplishment! To celebrate, they are throwing a party and kicking off the St. Patrick’s Day season! The party will be on Saturday, March 7th at 6pm. There will be live music by Matty Sheehan and Mark Flynn. You can create custom Guinness Pints from 7 to 9pm. Don’t miss out!
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!
Peter Welch’s Gym St. Patrick’s Boxing Tournament
Looking for a way to get your adrenaline pumping this St. Patrick’s Day season? Peter Welch’s Gym is bringing back its 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Boxing Tournament on Saturday, March 7th and Saturday, March 14, 2026—and it’s shaping up to be a knockout event! Expect two full days of amateur boxing action featuring some of the best up-and-coming fighters from around New England. The event runs from 1pm – 4pm, giving you plenty of time to catch some hard-hitting matchups.
Sunday Sweat at Loco Lounge with Harry & Lou Pop-up
Sunday Sweat is taking over The Loco Lounge for a group sculpt class on Sunday, March 8th at 10am. Studio 78 and Corepower instructor, Gabi Brait, will be leading the 45 minute St. Paddy’s Day pilates fusion class, which is a great full body workout! The tickets are $25 and include the class, a mimosa, and complimentary patatas bravas! Stick around after for the Harry & Lou pop-up to shop! Get your tickets here! Don’t forget to bring your own mat!
Joe MCD III Live at The Seapoint
Joe MCD III will be playing live at the Seapoint on Saturday from 6pm-9pm.
Mini Stretch & Play
The South Boston Moms Club and Evolve are teaming up for the perfect Saturday evening for kids and parents. The class is on Saturday, March 7th at 4pm. Jolene Cairns will lead the group stretch. There will also be face painting and snacks! Move your body and have some fun! Sign up here!
New Spring Cocktails at The Broadway
The weather isn’t cooperating, but The Broadway has us covered! Their spring cocktails have dropped! They all look amazing! The menu includes a Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Martini and The Mona Lisa-Stoli Vanilla, Passion Fruit Puree, House Simple, Lemon, and Prosecco Float. Check all of them out this weekend! Make your reservations now!
Last Call for Dine Out Boston
Dine Out Boston is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of delicious deals at participating restaurants. This delicious dining event is ending March 7th, so make sure to enjoy it before it is gone. 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!
Engrave your Guinness Pint at L Street Tavern
The festivities continue at L Street Tavern for St. Patrick’s Day! On Friday, March 6th from 7 to 9pm, they will have Guinness pint engraving! You can create your own glass for your parade celebrations! Make sure to stop by!
Style Exchange at Harpoon Brewery
Calling all fashion lovers! Style Exchange will be hosting a thrift market at Harpoon Brewery on Sunday, March 8th from 12 to 3pm. It’s a neighborhood-style thrift pop-up where you can consign your own clothes or simply come browse racks and shop your neighbor’s closet. Grab a marg and browse some awesome clothes! Interested in being a vendor? Sign up here!
Lincoln’s Lucky Charms Monkey Bread
You can’t enjoy St. Patrick’s Day without Lucky Charms Monkey Bread!! Lincoln is taking pre-orders for their Lucky Charms Monkey Bread! It is baked at home to be enjoyed hot out of the oven. The pick up dates are Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th. But make sure to order yours this weekend! Place your order here!
Let’s go Bowling!
As part of the South Boston Citizens Association Evacuation Events, the 21+ Bowlarama event will be held on Sunday, March 8th, from 12-3 pm at South Boston Bowl. You can check out the full roundup of events here!
St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails at Capo
Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit! Capo is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with delicious cocktails! The one that caught our eye is The Lucky Charm Espresso Martini! Yes, you heard that right!! Get all the details on their Instagram! And make your reservation to get one…or two!
Live Music Round Up
The Playwright – features DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 9pm followed by Country Sundays with live bands starting at 6pm. Check out the schedule here!
Hunter’s – Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 1-4pm, and Sunday 3-6pm and 9pm-12am. Follow Hunter’s on Instagram for their schedule!
Capo – In addition to Sinatra Sunday with Rich Dimare and the Ron Poster Trio on Sundays at 5pm, there are live bands and DJ sets on Fridays and Saturdays. Follow Capo on Instagram for the schedule!
Lincoln – Legends of Summer on Sundays at 6pm.
Grace by Nia – features live music all weekend long! You can check out the schedule here.
Loco –performers and DJ in the main space and the lounge on the weekend! Look on their Instagram story for lineup!
SPORTS!
Bruins vs. Flyers – Saturday, March 7th at 12:30pm
Celtics vs. Mavericks – Friday, March 6th at 7pm
Celtics vs. Cavaliers – Sunday, March 8th at 1pm
Red Sox Spring Training – Friday, March 6th at 1:05pm, Saturday, March 7th at 1:05pm and Sunday, March 8th at 1:05pm.
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