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Spectacle Summer Nights: Soulful Bliss: Arts & Music Festival

Join Boston Harbor Now and AfroDesiaCity for a cruise and relaxing evening on Spectacle Island, curated by and for communities of color. Enjoy games, food & drinks, and live music! Tickets include: A round trip ferry ride to Spectacle Island Arts and live musical performances Breathtaking sunset views of the Boston skyline S’mores on the […]

Boston Day and Evening Academy Open House Event

Join us on Tuesday, August 29th to learn about Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA). Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA) is a diploma-granting Boston Public High School where all learners are welcome. We are an in-district charter/alternative school serving students from ages 16 to 23 who are seeking a small welcoming environment in which […]

Dr. Omekongo Dibinga – Book Signing & Live Performance!

Join us for a book signing of “Lies About Black People” and a rare live performance in Boston by Dr. Omekongo Dibinga.  He is the UPstander. His life’s mission is to inspire all across the globe to take a stand when they witness an injustice, no matter how small or large. A John Maxwell Team “Top […]

An Original In Concert – Debo Ray and her All Star Band at the Regent Theatre

An Original in Concert will feature Ms Ray performing many of her original compositions moving effortlessly from pop to rock, sould & r&b with jazzy elements. Her songs deal with relationship issues, good times, bullying and personal empowerment. From jazz, to rock, to metal, to opera and most recently funk, r&b and soul, her versatility […]

Ward 15 Democratic Committee meeting

  INVITING YOU TO LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT 3 CANDIDATES INTERVIEWS AT WARD 15 MEETING ON ZOOM THIS SATURDAY AT 10 AM, JULY 15, 2023 SEE FLYER BELOW FOR LINK.  

AfroVybe

Get ready for AfroVybe!  A vibrant celebration of African culture that you will be talking about for the rest of the year. TAKING PLACE ON JULY 21ST – 23RD AT BOW MARKET IN SOMERVILLE Prepare to be transported to the heart of the motherland as the air fills with the rhythms of live music, a symphony of drums, […]

Glory for George Film Screening of GLORY

The Umbrella Arts Center is proud to partner with the Town of Concord Visitor Center and DEI Commission to celebrate the sacrifice of Concord’s native son, George Washington Dugan, who served in the Massachusetts 54th during the Civil War. On FRIDAY JULY 16, 7PM, join us for a free public screening of the Oscar-nominated film GLORY, about […]

Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16, 2023, Concord, MA

 This weekend series of high-engagement events for visitors and locals alike seek to honor the legacy of Concord native son, George, Washington Dugan on the 160th Anniversary and his heroic sacrifice as a member of Massachusetts, 54th the first all-black regiment of the Civil War. For the first time in 160 years, Concord will publicly […]

Sun-Music.net Presents Ray Greene

Sun-Music presents the Voice of Santana and Tower of Power, Ray Greene, performing classic songs and celebrating his latest album release “Stay”. Ray Greene is a singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist living in Columbia, South Carolina. He received a degree in Music Performance from the world-renowned Berklee College of Music. Brought up in the shadows of […]

Abstract Perspectives -A celebration of Iranian and Afghan artists.

Urbanica and Touch art gallery are partnering to bring you ABSTRACT PERSPECTIVES, an exhibition showcasing the photography of Iranian and Afgan artists. We will also be screening the film Forbidden Womanhood, a coming-of-age story of a young girl in rural Iran. After the film, there will be a Q&A with director Maryam Zahirimehr. The event […]

Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park

Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park Tuesday evening concerts 6:00pm to Dusk Free in Franklin Park Featuring local bands playing the best R&B, Motown, Jazz, and Reggae. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy food and crafts from local vendors. Google maps: Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park Boston. For more information: www.franklinparkcoalition.org Tuesday, July 11 […]