“Soul Sundays: Motown Brunch” Debuts at City Tap House

This June, City Tap House is throwing it back to the 1960s and ‘70s by hosting a weekly Sunday Motown-themed brunch dubbed “Soul Sundays.” &nbsp; &nbsp; While rotating DJs spin feel-food classics of the decades, feed the soul with a collection of specials: Jackson 5 &nbsp;Mimosas, a decorative display of five prosecco flutes with a choice of fresh juices and purees ($30); The Shrimp Supremes, crispy Cajun buttermilk shrimp with citrus remoulade and hand-cut fries ($19); and Stevie Wonder Sliders, slow-roasted BBQ pulled pork and coleslaw on a brioche bun with hand-cut fries ($26). &nbsp; This month’s spinmaster lineup: June 9: DJ J-Wall June 16: DJ LayZboy June 23: DJ Dolo June 30: DJ Chizzy&nbsp;

City Tap House

Blink-182 Pregame at Scores by the TD Garden

This Sunday, Scores – formerly The Four’s Restaurant &amp; Sports Bar – will experience its first concert night at the nearby TD Garden while the Celtics are in Maimi. (But fear not, playoff fans; this is mere background music when it comes to Game 3 which will be featured on Scores’ 33 big screen TVs with sound over 50 speakers.)   To mark the occasion, Scores will give its sports bar atmosphere an alt-rock edge for Blink-182 fans in town for the show looking to pregame. Scores has produced a spirited collection of cocktail remixes: What’s My Name Again?, a collaboration of Beefeater gin, grapefruit soda, lime, simple syrup and club soda; Where Are Youuuuuu…? where Malibu duets with pineapple and cranberry juices; All the Small Things, a melody of Absolut Pear, triple sec, craberry and lime; and Stay Together for the Kids, a ballad of Jameson, lime and ginger beer.

Scores

Telegraph Hill Hosts “Karaoke & Carols” on Sunday 

On Sunday night, Southie hangout Telegraph Hill Kitchen &amp; Bar is getting in the holiday spirit with “Karaoke &amp; Carols.” Whether you’re “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” or channeling your inner-Mariah to bring the people what they want (which obviously is “All I Want For Christmas Is You” for the seven thousandth time this season), bust out those ugly sweaters and make fellow bargoers envious of your merry octaves. If your Boston accent doesn’t fit the song choice, be sure to make spirits bright with your Southie-themed drink order: Sex on Carson Beach with Three Olives vodka, peach and cranberry; Who’s Cah We Takin’ with Old Forrester bourbon, triple sec and lemon choice; Southie 75 with Sipsmith gin, elderflower and pomegranate topped with prosecco; or the Spicy Mahg with habanero-infused Jose Cuervo, mango, lime and lemon.

Telegraph Hill Kitchen & Bar

“Pancakes & Pajamas” at City Tap House

After a Friday night out, there's nothing more tempting than rolling out of bed and heading straight to brunch. On Saturday, City Tap House in Fort Point invites you to do just that: grab your robe, throw on some reindeer slippers and head to the beer paradise for a Pancakes &amp; Pajamas party. City Tap will be flipping flapjacks that come Nutella-smothered, another packed with holiday M&amp;Ms and simply plain that can be drizzled with a Woodford Reserve-infused maple syrup. There will also be specialty holiday cocktails to wash it all down.   If you bring a new unwrapped toy, article of clothing or gift card for the South Boston Boys &amp; Girls Club, your first plain pancake is on the house. (The Southie B&amp;G Club members range from ages 6-18.)

The Thirsty Scholar Opens Early with “Futbol Specials” for World Cup Games  

The Thirsty Scholar in Somerville is getting into the FIFA spirit as the World Cup continues in Qatar. For the remaining 2pm weekday matches of the preliminary competition, The Thirsty Scholar will open their doors early at 1pm and serve up “Futbol Specials.” They also will open at 11am for weekend matches, serving their brunch menu in addition to the World Cup specials. “Futbol Gives Me Wings” has you scoring seven ($14), 15 ($25) and 30 ($42) plain wings or slathered in your choice of buffalo, house BBQ or sweet slap sauces. There also is a Sampler Platter ($35) filled with match day essentials for the social athlete: a half-dozen each of wings, tenders and mozzarella sticks in addition to a trio of steak eggrolls. The World Cup specials can be paired with a pitcher of beer ($15) or two ($30). Open at 1pm for any scheduled 2pm weekday matches (excluding Thanksgiving) for the remainder of the preliminary competition: November 23, 25, 28, 29 &amp; 30; December 1 &amp; 2. Open at 11am for weekend matches serving the “Futbol Specials” and brunch menu.

Thirsty Scholar

City Tap House FRIENDSgiving

This Sunday, City Tap House will host “FRIENDSgiving Brunch” starting at 11am. Bring back “The Rachel” hairstyle because this event is themed off the hit show and episodes will be playing on their HDTVs. The space will be decorated a la Central Perk and the bar will be shaking up specials like pumpkin espresso martinis and spiked apple cider. For food, there is the signature “Moist Maker” – made famous in the episode, “The One With Ross' Sandwich” – with shredded turkey, cranberry sauce, gravy, stuffing and lettuce on bread; a Thanksgiving egg roll with mashed potatoes, cranberry and gravy; as well as a cheesecake dessert.

Harry Potter Trivia at Thirsty Scholar

The party continues at Thirsty Scholar's Halloween tribute to Hogwarts with a Harry Potter Trivia Night at 7pm. Hosted by Sporacle, Thirsty Scholar has quickly become one of the largest-attended trivia nights in the state. Those with the most Harry Potter knowledge will take home a $50 gift card, while the second-place finishers will get a $25 gift card.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Studio

On October 30, The Studio in Gloucester will close out the season by hosting an epic Wizard of Oz-themed Halloween bash. With their team decked out as Dorothy, Glinda, the Tin Man and more, The Studio invites their Cape Ann friends to get in the spirit by dressing up and sliding on some ruby slippers to toast to memories from the 2022 season. At Smith Cove’s own Emerald City, country crooner Annie Brobst will serenade scarecrows from 6-9pm while the bar mixes up some potent potions. Field of Poppies ($15) is The Studio’s Oz-twist on a rum runner, made with Blue Chair Bay silver and spiced rums mixed with tropical juices and served on the rocks. If you’re looking to hit harder, opt for a Brain Shot – priced at a devilish $6.66 – made with peach schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, and grenadine.   Following its Halloween blowout, The Studio will enter their annual winter hibernation awakening to sunnier skies come spring.

The Studio

The Thirsty Scholar Transforms into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry for Halloween 

The Thirsty Scholar in Somerville will be channeling Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this weekend for some early Halloween celebrations. On Friday and Saturday nights, the pub will be decked in Harry Potter-themed décor complete with “floating” candles. Come dressed to impress in your costumes of any kind because on both nights at 9pm, the person rocking the best look will be awarded a $100 cash prize. Boston-based singer and guitarist <a href="https://jammacain.com/bio">Jamie Cain</a> will perform a set on Saturday night from 8-11pm.

Tarot Card & Pendulum Readings at R.F. O’Sullivan & Son, Somerville 

R.F. O’Sullivan &amp; Son is conjuring up the Halloween spirit as they welcome <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vkedds/">Veronica Keddy</a> to their house on October 26 for tarot card and pendulum readings. Keddy – a Somerville local and self-proclaimed green witch, fortune teller and beer enthusiast – has been soothsaying for the past five years and is eager to let RFO faithfuls what’s in the cards. Keddy will give a glimpse into the future through a few options: draw a single card to see if things start looking up this year ($20), let the sway of the pendulum give clarity to a looming question ($20), or get personal over an extended session ($35).   If getting deep is a little more than you’re bargaining for, try a different sort of trial: RFOs features a “Board of Burgers Challenge” where hopefuls try to polish off a massive platter of five half-pound burgers, a bed of onion rings and French fries in addition to five pickle spears. Clean the plate – without an assist from friends – and your photo will be added to the Hall of Fame board, you’ll take home a commemorative t-shirt and RFO’s will comp your conquest.

R.F. O'Sullivan & Son

“Summer Music Series” at The Silhouette

One of Allston’s most beloved dive bars, Silhouette Lounge – affectionally known as “The Sil” to regulars – hosts its “Summer Music Series” every Monday where local music acts perform in The Sil’s backroom. On August 1, The Sil will welcome <a href="https://hallmonitor.bandcamp.com/track/chainsmoker">Hall Monitor</a>, <a href="https://giagreene.com/#:~:text=Gia%20Greene%20is%20a%20vocalist,a%20debut%20EP%20in%202016.">Gia Greene</a> &amp; Twelve Birds in a Trenchcoat.   While these Boston-area talents perform their sets, fans of Allston’s music scene will enjoy the finer things for which The Sil is best known: its vintage neon signs, budget-friendly pitchers, pool, and – of course – free popcorn.

The Silhouette Lounge

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S18: interest based

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