Things to do in the South End

5 places to start in the South End

SoWa Open Market

From May through October, local makers, farmers and food trucks set up on Harrison Avenue every Sunday.

Official site →Photo: Sowaboston, CC BY-SA 4.0

SoWa artist studios

Dozens of artists work at 450 Harrison Avenue and open their studios to visitors on the first Friday evening of each month.

Official site →Photo: SoWa Sundays, CC BY-SA 2.0

Boston Center for the Arts

Small theaters and a gallery share a Tremont Street campus built around the Cyclorama, a round hall from 1884.

Official site →Photo: Connie, CC BY 2.0

Wally's Cafe

There's been live jazz in this tiny Massachusetts Avenue club since 1947. Arrive early, because it fills up fast.

Official site →Photo: Alex Lozupone, CC BY-SA 3.0

Cathedral of the Holy Cross

The largest church in New England is on Washington Street. Step inside between services to see the restored interior and its stained glass.

Official site →Photo: GearedBull Jim Hood, CC BY 2.5

Hotels in the South End

Staying over? These are the picks from our guide, Best hotels in South End, Boston for dining, culture, and walkable stays, and Dyme members see private rates on each. You can also browse every Boston hotel guide or search hotels on Dyme.

AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown 225 Albany Street, Boston 8.8428 reviews 10 min walk to Tufts Medical Center (Orange Line)A 4-star Marriott on Albany Street at the South End's eastern edge, about a 6-minute walk from the SoWa Open Market View hotel → Staypineapple, A Delightful Hotel, South End 26 Chandler Street, Boston 8.51,571 reviews 7 min walk to Back Bay (Orange Line)One of two 4-star hotels on this list, with an 8.5 guest score, on Chandler Street a block from the Tremont Street restaurants View hotel → The Revolution Hotel 40 Berkeley Street, Boston 8.45,769 reviews 8 min walk to Back Bay (Orange Line)A 3-star hotel on Berkeley Street at the north end of the South End, with an 8.4 guest score from more than 5,700 reviews View hotel → Maverick Suites at 402 Columbus Ave 402 Columbus Ave, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, Boston 7.643 reviews 5 min walk to Back Bay (Orange Line)Kitchenette suites on Columbus Avenue with a 7.6 guest score. Handy if you want to cook a few meals, though some of South End's best restaurants are steps away View hotel →

This weekend in the South End: November 13–15

31 things on: 6 classes and 1 show. Listed by day and start time.

Friday, November 13

9:00 AMSWETSTUDIO | Aerial Yoga and FitnessAerial yoga in silks.Class480 Tremont StFrom $25View listing →11:00 AM$15 Lunch Special—real BBQSmoky BBQ lunch deal.Food439 Tremont StView listing →11:00 AMJ.J. Foley’s Cafe | Boston’s oldest Irish pubHistoric Irish pub.Bar117 E Berkeley StView listing →4:00 PMKAVA Neo-Taverna: Greek Tapas & WinesModern greek meze & wine.Food315 Shawmut AveView listing →5:00 PMKaia: Greek Restaurant Now OpenAegean seafood & wine.Food370 Harrison AveView listing →5:00 PMBaleia: Seafood-forward Portuguese CuisinePortuguese seafood dining.Food264 E Berkeley StView listing →5:30 PM311 Boston: Intimate Japanese OmakaseIntimate 18-course omakase.Food605 Tremont StView listing →6:30 PMPottery Wheel Class | One TimeBeginner pottery wheel workshop.Class75 Thayer StFrom $90View listing →7:30 PMLe Porteur d'HistoireFrench theatrical quest.Show527 Tremont StView listing →10:00 PMKaraoke at Shore LeaveTiki bar karaoke.Bar11 William E Mullins WayFreeView listing →

Saturday, November 14

6:00 AMMysore Style Practice with Tim FeldmannTraditional Ashtanga practice.Class505 Tremont StFrom $50View listing →9:00 AMSWETSTUDIO | Aerial Yoga and FitnessAerial yoga in silks.Class480 Tremont StFrom $25View listing →10:00 AMPottery Wheel Class | One TimeBeginner pottery wheel workshop.Class75 Thayer StFrom $90View listing →11:00 AMJ.J. Foley’s Cafe | Boston’s oldest Irish pubHistoric Irish pub.Bar117 E Berkeley StView listing →1:30 PMInversions, Headstands & Arm Balances with Tim FeldmannInversions & arm balances workshop.Class505 Tremont StFrom $75View listing →4:00 PMKAVA Neo-Taverna: Greek Tapas & WinesModern greek meze & wine.Food315 Shawmut AveView listing →5:00 PMKaia: Greek Restaurant Now OpenAegean seafood & wine.Food370 Harrison AveView listing →5:00 PMBaleia: Seafood-forward Portuguese CuisinePortuguese seafood dining.Food264 E Berkeley StView listing →5:30 PM311 Boston: Intimate Japanese OmakaseIntimate 18-course omakase.Food605 Tremont StView listing →7:30 PMLe Porteur d'HistoireFrench theatrical quest.Show527 Tremont StView listing →

Sunday, November 15

9:00 AMSWETSTUDIO | Aerial Yoga and FitnessAerial yoga in silks.Class480 Tremont StFrom $25View listing →11:00 AMJ.J. Foley’s Cafe | Boston’s oldest Irish pubHistoric Irish pub.Bar117 E Berkeley StView listing →11:00 AMSoWa Vintage MarketSunday vintage market.Shopping450 Harrison AveView listing →12:00 PM$1 OystersDollar oyster Sundays.Food354 Harrison AveView listing →12:30 PMPottery Wheel Class | One TimeBeginner pottery wheel workshop.Class75 Thayer StFrom $90View listing →12:30 PMSthira Sukham & Backbending with Tim FeldmannBackbending yoga workshop.Class505 Tremont StFrom $60View listing →1:30 PMAn Agenda Free SundayPlayful pose breakdown workshop.Class505 Tremont StFrom $50View listing →2:00 PMLe Porteur d'HistoireFrench theatrical quest.Show527 Tremont StView listing →4:00 PMKAVA Neo-Taverna: Greek Tapas & WinesModern greek meze & wine.Food315 Shawmut AveView listing →5:00 PMBaleia: Seafood-forward Portuguese CuisinePortuguese seafood dining.Food264 E Berkeley StView listing →5:30 PM311 Boston: Intimate Japanese OmakaseIntimate 18-course omakase.Food605 Tremont StView listing →

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