If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, whether it’s fun for the whole family or beneficial to a social cause, check out the following events.
Festival Betances
Saturday July 21 – Sunday July 22, 12:00 – 9:00 p.m., 100 W. Dedham St., Boston. Free
Known as New England’s longest-running Latino cultural celebration, the annual Festival Betances is bigger than ever this year. The festival’s host, Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with world-renowned Latin music acts such as Andy Montañez and Giro López, food stalls, game tournaments, special guests and raffles. For more information, visit ibaboston.org.
Boston’s black-owned business pop-up market
Saturday July 21, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 75 Northern Ave., Boston. Free
The Boston Young Black Professionals group is hosting a pop-up market with over 30 black-owned businesses in the heart of the Seaport district. Come shop to support the community and grab drinks and food at the Gather restaurant next door. RSVP here.
Roxbury Community College fourth annual Roxbury Rocks Music Festival
Saturday July 21, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston. Free
Held at the RCC campus, the fourth annual Roxbury Rocks Music Festival will feature music by local artists, dancing, free ice-cream, balloons and face painting. Local vendors will be on site selling their goods and wares. For more information on the event and musical lineup, visit rcc.mass.edu.
Town hall to end incarceration
Saturday July 21, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. 14 Crawford St., Boston. Free
Hosted by local organizations Families for Justice as Healing and Sisters Unchained, this town hall event at Roxbury’s Freedom House will be an opportunity for community members to discuss the criminal justice system in Massachusetts, how it affects women, girls and their families and how to end incarceration. To RSVP, click here.
Dorchester Brewing turns two
Saturday July 21, 11:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 1250 Massachusetts Ave., Dorchester. Free
Dorchester Brewing Company is celebrating two years of operation by thanking their loyal customers with an all-day party on Saturday. Expect free donuts for the first 50 customers, a special performance by Keytar Bear at 1 p.m., a food truck and the release of a new beer.
