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Free Community Concert at Strand Theatre!

Ring in the New Year with family and friends and enjoy Bach’s sparkling “Brandenburg Concerto No. 4” and Vivaldi’s “Violin Concerto,” performed with virtuosic flair by Boston Baroque concertmaster Christina Day Martinson, recently nominated for a Grammy Award. Families are welcome! The event is free, but tickets are required. HOW TO ORDER YOUR COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS: Online: Boston Baroque Box Office Phone: 617-987-8600 x1 Email: boxoffice@bostonbaroque.org In person: Uphams […]

A Community Conversation: The Power of Public Monuments & Why They Matter

The Committee to Renew the Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial Cordially Invites you to a Community Conversation: The Power of Public Monuments and Why They Matter The Shaw 54th Memorial on the Boston Common has been called “one of the monuments that changed America.” More than 120 years old, the Memorial is positioned strategically on Boston […]

Will Traxx Hosts: “A Whole Lot Going On!”

A Whole Lot Going On! It’s the LAST FRIDAY of 2018 and we’re PARTYIN’‼️ Presented by: SETH-LO and your favorite group of firefighters 9ALARMS ENTERTAINMENT! $25 Discount tickets available at 9Alarms.com Purchase tickets via 9Alarms.com Hosted by artist WILL TRAXX “Shine A Light On Em”, “Let Me See Some Footwork” and more! Music by New […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast is the nation’s longest-running and Boston’s premier event dedicated to honor the legacy of Dr. King. The breakfast is an opportunity to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of service and begin the year inspired to live out his dream in our homes and throughout the community moving […]

The Michael Jackson Tribute Show

Join us as Berklee student performers pay tribute to the legendary king of pop. Michael Jackson is one of the biggest and most influential entertainers of all time. His original style and groundbreaking hits have influenced the works of artists such as Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, and Lady Gaga. Formed and directed by Jaylon […]

A Natural Man, Images 2 Live 4

MOTOWN Wali Ali On January 11th prepare to be transported to LA 1972 when one of the original Funk brothers, Wali Ali takes the stage to do a MOTOWN vibe concert dedicated to the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin and to the icon legend Ray Charles in the show a Natural Man, Images 2 Live […]

Carney Hospital Blood Drive

Carney Hospital will host a Blood Drive in honor of National Blood Donor Month on Friday, January 11th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the hospital’s Cushing Auditorium. Carney Hospital is located at 2100 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124. Please schedule your life saving donation today at www.redcrossblood.org and enter Carney as the Zip/Sponsor […]

SOulFully Textured, A Natural Hair Experience

This one is for the culture! SOulFULLY Textured is a hair, health and beauty experience that celebrates the natural hair journey. Get ready for hair care, beauty, fashion, amazing vendors, and everything we love and embrace about our naturally textured hair and lifestyle. This one day event features: Vendor Shopping and Product Demonstrations Fashion and Dance […]

The Ties That Bind: A Different Celebration for Martin Luther King Day

Opera unMet and UUUM present “The Ties That Bind: A Different Kind of Celebration for Martin Luther King Day” Sunday January 20th, 2019 3PM at First Church Roxbury, 10 Putnam Street, Roxbury, MA. Under the direction of Marshall Hughes, the ensemble presents a thought provoking look at social justice and civil morality through words, song, […]

Our Story! A Celebration of the African & African American Experience Through Spoken Word, Music & Dance

Our Story: A Celebration of the African and African American Experience through Spoken Word, Dance and Music —directed by OrigiNation Founding Artistic Director and celebrated choreographer, Shaumba Yandje Dibinga and Anthony Robinson.   Our Story is a compilation of poetry, dance, music and scenes from historical and current events significant to African and African-American history.  These performances will […]

MLK Day Healthy Community Brunch

Madison Park Development Corporation is hosting an MLK Day Healthy Community Brunch for families and older adult residents of MPDC’s affordable housing properties as well as members of the broader Roxbury community. Eat a healthy brunch meal, engage in compelling dialogue and enjoy artistic performances celebrating the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, […]