What to do in Boston this weekend (Feb 27 - Mar 1)

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The Halal Guys opened a new eatery in DTX. According to Boston Restaurant Talk, the 241 Washington St location is the latest in a handful of Halal Guys eateries across the Greater Boston Area.

Nova is also now open in DTX. A Halal asian-fusion eatery opened up this week at 131 Tremont St.

View Boston to close eateries this spring. Both dining options — The Beacon, a sit-down restaurant offering American and New England classics, and Stratus, a cocktail bar — are scheduled to close this spring. According to the Boston Business Journal, this could displace up to 79 employees. The observation deck, however, will remain open as View Boston shifts focus.

World Central Kitchen comes to the Cape. Chef and restaurateur José Andrés is mobilizing his nonprofit to help ensure that thousands of people without power can still have hot meals.

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The Orange Line will be closed between Forest Hills and Back Bay from February 28 through March 8. The Commuter Rail between Forest Hills, Ruggles, and South Station will be free for riders to help compensate for the shutdown, per the MBTA. The closure is to work on "signal upgrades.”

Flights + trains back on schedule post-blizzard. Boston Logan International Airport, Amtrak, the MBTA, and Commuter Rail are all back to normal schedules following the blizzard that hit the region on Monday. According to CBS News Boston, nearly 1,000 flights were cancelled on Monday, and an additional 450 on Tuesday.

Global Entry, however, is still shut down. And TSA Agents continue to work without pay as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remains shut down over funding issues. According to The Points Guy, many airports’ Mobile Passport Control programs remain operational, as do some Enhanced Passport Control programs.

These National Parks have ditched their reservation systems. Yosemite, Glacier, and Arches National Parks have ended the programs that helped curb overtourism, according to The Points Guy.

The blizzard was so bad that the Boston Globe didn’t print. For the first time ever, The Boston Globe didn’t physically print and deliver a newspaper.

These canoes are older than the pyramids. Radiocarbon dating reveals that canoes found at the bottom of Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota are between 700 and 5,200 years old. According to the BBC, 16 canoes have been discovered and recovered since 2021.

Yes, Mercury is in retrograde. Lasting through March 20, Astrologer Chani Nicholas advises that now is a good time to make sure you’re heading in the direction you want to be. Expect mix-ups and messes. “Pay attention to your body’s signals. Notice the emotions that come to the surface in your interactions. And stay flexible and adaptable,” she writes.

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A curated rundown of unique events happening this (long for some) weekend in and around Boston that I’m either attending or wishing I were. If you’re looking for weekly happenings, like wine tastings and yoga classes, scroll to the next section.

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Boston Frostival wraps up this weekend. Get a peek at snow-covered Boston from the top of the 75-foot Frostival Ferris Wheel on the Greenway (Feb 4 - March 1). Or, warm up and catch up on Winter Olympics action in the Frostival Lodge by Wayfair (Feb 6 - 28).

Walk through the North End Tunnel of Love one final time, Christopher Columbus Park (110 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA) from now through Saturday, February 28. The tunnel’s usual holiday lights received a special upgrade, with red lights and large heart archways added to the blue lights.

The Baltic Film Festival, featuring films and documentaries from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, from Friday, February 27, through Sunday, March 1, at the Emerson Paramount Center (559 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111). Tickets are $16.50 per film, $5 for panel discussions.

The second annual Ramadan Night Market returns from 9 pm to 1 am on Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28, at Boston City Hall (1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA). There will be halal food, coffee, match, mocktails, clothing, accessories, and more from local vendors. This is a free event with food and drink available for purchase.

Head to nathalie wine bar (186 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215) on Friday, February 27, from 6 to 8 pm for a Martha Stouman Femme Fete Bar Takeover. California-based natural winemaker Martha Stouman will be behind the bar, serving flights of her wines. This event is free to attend, with food and drink available for purchase.

Celebrate women winemakers at Black Sea Wine Night on Friday, February 27, from 8:30 pm to midnight at Barismo (364 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139). Dilyana Vassileva, Ketevan Akolashvili, and Nini Chkheidze are in town from Bulgaria and Georgia, ready for a night of wine, music, and community. Tickets are $15. Wine and food will be available for purchase.

Witness Our Story! A Celebration of the African American Experience through Spoken Word, Dance & Music on Friday, February 27, from 7 to 9 pm at The Strand Theater (543 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02124). Local performers alongside OrigiNation’s professional youth dance company “create a bold, intergenerational tapestry of artistry that honors legacy, confronts injustice, and celebrates the enduring spirit of a people.” Note: Due to simulated violence, this is not considered suitable for children under 12. Tickets are $25.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Drunk Black History returns to The Rockwell (255 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144) on Friday, February 27, from 7 to 9 pm. Dorothy Whitfield, Courtney Reynolds, and more join host comedian Brandon Collins as they try to tell the story of a famous historical Black figure while “skunked out of their mind.” Tickets are $15.

Don’t miss Balkan Music Night, “celebrating the music and dance traditions of southeastern Europe” on Saturday, February 28, from 6 pm to midnight at Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143). Enjoy performances celebrating “the rich cultural heritage of Bosnia, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, and beyond.” Tickets are $42 advance ($45 at the door). Food and drink will be available for purchase.

Head to Drawdown Brewing (2304 Washington St, Boston, MA 02130) to cheer the Boston Fleet take on the Ottawa Charge on Saturday, February 28, from 2 to 4:30 pm. This is a free event with food and drink available for purchase.

If you didn’t get tickets to Femme Fete Women Wine Festival, or want to keep the party going, don’t miss the Afterglow from 4 pm to close on Saturday, February 28, at nathalie wine bar (186 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215).

Shop over 50 thrift and vintage members at Found: After Dark Vintage Sip ‘n’ Shop on Saturday, February 28, from 5 to 9 pm at Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115). Saucy Lady and Snax will be on hand, providing beats, while NOCA serves up adult beverages. Tickets are $11.

Brush up on your pizza skills at the PAGU Pizza Masterclass on Saturday, February 28, from 3 to 5 pm at PAGU (310 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139). Learn how to make three different types of pizza dough (NY-style, ube, and squid ink), plus how to pair unique toppings. Tickets are $119, including all materials.

Unwind from another stressful week with Taproom Yoga at Long Live Roxbury (152 Hampden St, Boston, MA 02119) on Saturday, February 28, from 11 am to 12 pm. Designed for all experience levels, you’ll move through a series of poses set to an energetic playlist. Tickets are $17.85 ($20 at the door). Mats will be available for rent for $5 (or bring your own).

Note: Daylight Saving Time begins today.

Celebrate Found Vintage Markets’ third anniversary with a Grand Celebration featuring over 50 thrift and vintage vendors on Sunday, March 1, from 11 am to 5 pm, at The Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115). This is a free event with food, beverages, and vintage items available for purchase.

Head to Drawdown Brewing (2304 Washington St, Boston, MA 02130) to watch the USWNT v Argentina match on Sunday, March 1, from 5 to 7 pm. This is a free event with food and drink available for purchase.

Understand your birthcart better at the 12 Houses Astrology Workshop on Sunday, March 1, from 1 to 2 pm at Venus House (16 Cohasset, Boston, MA 02131). Astrology, professional counselor, and founder Laura Dominico will take you through the details of each of the 12 houses, including how planets express themselves in different houses, the role of empty houses, and how to understand the houses in your own chart. Tickets are $35.

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As a reminder, the Commuter Rail has $10 weekend passes, which give the ticket holder unlimited travel on Saturday and Sunday. The pass is activated during your first trip on Saturday and remains active until Sunday night.

For more ideas of what to do in Boston this weekend, check out our Guide to Roaming Boston.

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Signal and Strata, a first-of-its-kind exhibition in the U.S., is now on display at The Carpenter Center (24 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138) through April 5. The show features the work of “three Peruvian artists—Elena Damiani, Ximena Garrido-Lecca, and Ishmael Randall-Weeks—whose practices examine the complex entanglements of land, history, and extraction through materially rich, architecturally resonant, and often pre-colonial forms.” This gallery is free to the public.

Shop the Charles River Farmers’ Market every Friday (12 - 6 pm) and Sunday (10 am - 3 pm) at The Charles Hotel (1 Bennet St, Cambridge, MA, 02138). During the winter, vendors are set up in red sheds and still have fresh bread, pasta, meat, and seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Jamaica Plain holds its weekly Farmers Market every Saturday from 12 pm to 3 pm year-round in the Bank of America parking lot (677 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, 02130).

Shop the legendary Haymarket, America’s oldest open-air market, every Friday and Saturday from 6 am to 7 pm. Vendors offer fresh, affordable produce, dairy products, meat, and seafood. Just steps from Boston Public Market and MBTA’s Haymarket Station.

Every Saturday from November 1, 2025, through April 11, 2026, you can shop for local and healthy foods at the Somerville Winter Farmers Market at Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143). The market is held weekly from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm except for 11/29/25 and 12/27/25.

Boston Common Frog Pond Ice Skating is now open. Admission is $12 for heights 58 inches and above; anyone 58 inches and under is free. Locker rentals and skate rentals are also available.

Skate at DCR Kelly Outdoor Rink (Jamaica Plain) for $0 Sunday through Friday from 12 to 7:30 pm. Skate rentals are available for $4 (or $5 with a credit card).

Brookline’s Jack Kirrane Rink at Larz Anderson Park (Brookline) is open daily except Wednesdays (Fri: 12 - 3, 6 - 8 pm. Sat + Sun: 12 - 2; 2:30 - 4-30 pm. Tues + Thurs: 9 - 12). Admission is $10. Skate rentals are $8.

Kendall Square’s Skate @ Canal District is open daily (M: 12 - 5 pm, Tues - Thurs: 12 - 8 pm, F: 12 - 9 pm, Sat: 11 - 9 pm, Sun: 11 am - 6 pm). Admission is $7. Skate rentals are $12.

You can find a full rundown of recurring walking tours, food tours, bus tours, and trolley tours of Boston in my Beginner’s Guide to Boston.

Start your weekend with a dose of wellness at The Hidden Art Gallery (25 Myrtle Street) in Beacon Hill, which hosts weekly Explore Meditation with Watercolor classes. Held every Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm, learn the basics of meditation while intuitively creating with watercolor. Classes are $55.

Reconnect with your ability to digest and rest during a Sound Bath Meditation with Ramon of Ib and Flow (247 Walnut St, Brookline, 02445). Sessions ($50) are held every Sunday.

If you’re trying to bring balance into your life this year, start your Sunday brunch with a gentle yoga flow with Brewery Yoga at Lamplighter CX. The class is held every Sunday from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at Lamplighter Brewing Co.’s CX location (110 North First Street, Cambridge, 02141) in their upstairs taproom. Tickets are $25 and include a beer token or a complimentary non-alcoholic drink.

Or, if you’re looking for a grounding experience free of any alcohol, join NamaStay Sober’s weekly free Yoga Session at The Point Yoga and Barre Revere (56 Salt St, Revere, MA 02151). These sessions are appropriate for all levels, including beginners.

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to navigate Boston by bicycle but have been too intimidated to start, join a Weekend In-And-Back Guided Ride with A Better City TMA. On Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm this spring and summer, join a free, three-hour bicycle ride from one of the many bike paths outside the city (meeting location disclosed upon sign up) and traverse the Urban Loop through downtown before returning to the start location.

Whether you already love screenprinting or are completely new to this printing method, DARK MODE hosts DIY Screenprinting workshops at their storefront in Bow Market (1 Bow Market Way, #24) in Somerville on Friday (7 pm) and Saturday (6 pm and 7 pm) nights. Tickets are $45, including t-shirts.

DARK MODE also hosts Candle-Making and Intention-Setting Workshops every Thursday at 7 pm in their storefront at Bow Market in Somerville. Tickets are $50.

Spend your Friday learning to make classic Italian cuisine with Self Up Cooking Classes (19 Kingston St) in Downtown Crossing from 6 pm - 9 pm. Every week, they host an Italian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale cooking class and dinner experience, where you can learn how to make a three-course meal, including a luscious tiramisu for dessert. Tickets are $100 and include all ingredients.

Love Child hosts free wine tastings every Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm and Saturday from 12 pm to 3 pm at their South Boston location (364 West Broadway, Boston, MA). These tastings are free and require no reservations.

Coffee lovers, this one is for you. Every Friday at 10 am, Counter Culture Coffee (374 Somerville Ave) in Somerville opens their Training Center for free coffee tastings. Anyone can learn and connect over perfectly brewed, high-quality, sustainable coffee.

Come to DeLuca’s Market Wine Cellar (11 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114) in Beacon Hill for a free wine tasting every Friday from 4 - 7 pm. Every week, resident wine expert Donovan handpicks a mix of familiar favorites and bottles from up-and-coming vineyards or hard-to-find vintages to share among participants. No ticket is required.

On Saturdays, Boston Harbor Distillery (12R Ericsson St, Boston, 02122) leads VIP tours ($50) and barrel-side tastings of their spirits ($20).

From 12 - 4 pm every Saturday, Petrova Chocolates (61 Salem St, Boston, MA) hosts free wine tastings, opening bottles of their Eastern European Natural wines.