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VerBaLizAtiOn

Wednesday, June 20th 2018 VerBaLizAtiOn Boston’s longest-running open mic gathering that provides a variety of spoken word poetry, rhyme, song and more. @Fort Hill Bar & Grill: 2805 Washington St., Roxbury MA 6:30PM-9:30PM Hosted by VCR With featured poet: M’SHAIRI

Dr. Kokayi Patterson comes to Boston!

Wholistic healer & Reiki master, Dr. Kokayi Patterson, COMES TO BOSTON! A contemporary of Mutulu Shakur, Dr. Sebi, Queen Afua, Dr. Liala Afrika, Dick Gregory and others, Dr. Patterson is coming Sunday to talk about his methods. Come by and hear what he has to say.

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival

Celebrating 50 years of wonder and play at Franklin Park! Gather your family and friends at Franklin Park on Saturday, May 18th to celebrate spring at the annual Kite & Bike Festival! Picture endless blue skies dotted with colorful kites, children and families running and laughing across bright green fields — this event is not […]

BAA Honors 2020 hosted by Boston Arts Academy Foundation

****POSTPONED**** The Boston Arts Academy Foundation is hosting its annual BAA Honors celebration on Saturday, May 2, 2020. The signature fundraising event that Boston Arts Academy (BAA), Boston’s only public high school for the visual and performing arts, features a cocktail reception, dinner, student performances, live auction, and dancing. The event will be followed by […]

Gospel Artist Jonathan Nelson In Concert FREE

Gospel Performance Summer Program Students in Concert with Grammy-Nominated Gospel Artist Jonathan Nelson and Award Winning Berklee faculty. Performing hit songs like “My Name is Victory”

Freaky Friday Halloween Ball featuring Debo Ray

Come celebrate the season with Debo Ray with Her All Star “Band of Ghouls” LIVE at Arlington’s Regent Theatre! Resident artist, singer/performer extraordinaire Debo Ray brings funky, pop-oriented original music and Halloween classics from The Monster Mash to Ghostbusters (Ray Parker), Psycho Killer (Talking Heads) and a full performance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller to the Regent […]

CPC Annual Community Cookout & Back to School Backpack Drive

We believe in the power of food, music, and togetherness to build trust and strengthen community bonds. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to our 3rd Annual Community Peace Cookout & Backpack Giveaway—a day of joy, culture, and connection.   This free, family-friendly event will feature: 🎶 Live music 🍔 Delicious food & drinks […]

Frederick Douglass Peace Park, Grand Opening

United Neighbors of Lower Roxbury   &  Boston Food Forest Coalition invite you to celebrate the grand opening of the newly restored Frederick Douglass Peace Park!   Grand Opening! June 14th, 1-4:00 PM 1001-1002 Tremont St *Free food, drinks, & entertainment *Open house style workshops *Learn about the history of the Peace Park and the new […]

Boston Landmarks Orchestra: 25th Anniversary Season

Boston Landmarks Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, offers its 25th anniversary season of free summer concerts, bringing live orchestral music to some of the city’s most beloved outdoor and neighborhood spaces from June 14 to August 27, 2025. The concerts and events celebrate community and the joy of music-making with a […]

Martha’s Vineyard Gospel Festival featuring Tamela Mann

Come join the Martha’s Vineyard community to experience the Gospel in Action in a beautiful setting. You will be inspired by Grammy Award-Winning artist Tamela Mann, along with other nationally and locally renowned gospel artists as they lift their voices at the Martha’s Vineyard Gospel Concert to aid our food insecure and homeless neighbors. Couples VIP: Early Bird discount until […]

Slow Art Thursdays

Looking to slow down and relax? Take a break from the everyday during Slow Art Thursdays. Go at your own pace with self-directed gallery activities and multisensory exploration. Ticketing Notice This event is free with advance registration. MAAM may accommodate unregistered walk-up guests on the evening of this event only as capacity allows; walk-up tickets […]