The Chester Tavern is officially open in Dorchester with a 2am Liquor license that will be used on weekends 🍻🥂
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#caughtindot #dorchester #cheers #bostoneats #welcome
🎶 THIRD LINEUP DROP 🎶
More music. More porches. More reasons to spend your Saturday in Ashmont.
Dorchfest returns Saturday, June 6 from 1–6 PM with dozens of artists transforming porches, sidewalks, patios, and public spaces into one giant walkable celebration of music and community.
This year’s lineup keeps growing — and so does the energy. Grab your friends, support local businesses, and get ready to experience Ashmont at its absolute best.
Who are you most excited to see? 👀
#Dorchfest #Dorchester #Ashmont #BostonEvents #LiveMusic DorchesterDay SupportLocal BostonMusic WalkableBoston
🍋🇮🇹 SWEET NEWS IS COMING TO THE DIRTY ITALIAN 🇮🇹🍒
We’re excited to announce a collaboration with local family business Caffe Alanno! An authentic Italian granita to The Dirty Italian for a special pop-up sampling event this Sunday!
If you’ve never had granita before, think of it as a light, refreshing Sicilian-style shaved Italian ice bursting with fresh flavor and perfect for warm weather. ☀️
📍 Samples Outside at The Dirty Italian
🗓 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 11AM–2PM
Come enjoy the sunshine, try a few flavors, and support two local family businesses coming together over Italian tradition and great food.
See you Sunday! 🍧
On Thursday, June 4th at 6:30 PM at Florian Hall, we will come together as a community to celebrate our 2026 Chief Marshal, Richard Dobbyn Sr.
The evening will also honor our essay contest winners, Little and Young Miss Dorchester, Junior Mayor of Dorchester, logo contest winner, Legacy Award recipient, and Mayor of Dorchester candidates.
Join us as we celebrate the people, traditions, and community spirit that make Dorchester so special. Tickets for this event can be purchased in our bio. #community #dotday
On Thursday night, our four Mayor of Dorchester candidates attended the Ashmont/Adams Civic Association. Each candidate introduced themselves, shared why they are passionate about our community and answered thoughtful questions from attendees. We are so grateful for the energy, dedication and support each candidate has shown while raising funds for the Dorchester Day Parade. ❤️
The excitement continues as we get closer to determining this year’s Mayor of Dorchester! Stay tuned…May 12th is the big day! #DotDay #MayorOfDorchester #DorchesterDayParade #thankyou
✨May is BOOKED at dbar! 👏🏼
From tea dances to karaoke to drag shows—there’s something happening almost every night. Come see what the gays are up to!🍸
📍1236 Dorchester Ave
Never a cover, always a blast!
The NEW @ciscobrewersseaport 🍻 you have to check out their venue updates and additions!!
* Expanded venue footprint, bigger is sometimes better.
* 10 brand new beach shacks have entered the chat. Reserve your own private slice of Cisco Beach through our new direct booking platform. Each shack has a different theme based on their family of beverages, and the couch sections are amazing. Head to their page for details!
* The white tent is also bigger this year with a brand new stage, which means live music and vibes, rain or shine.
* They added two additional bars and tons more seating throughout the venue.
* A new tiki bar!
* A brand new, 3rd merch store and Cisco-To-Go, so you can stock your fridge at home too.
* 2 new food trucks: umami truck and smash burgers
* Dogs allowed! Just not after 8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
Each private Shack fits 6–12 guests (up to 24 with adjoining units) and includes lounge seating, a cozy indoor nook with outlets + TV, stage views, and easy bar access. Guests also get skip-the-line entry.
#boston #bostonliving #bostonblogger #placestogo #bostonfun
