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Twilight at MAAM

Join friends and community on select Thursday evenings for upbeat twilight vibes, mocktails, and unexpected encounters with works of art on view. 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 on the evening of the event […]

Volunteer Tutor Information Session

Join a Literations Information Session to learn more about becoming a tutor and mentor for Boston early elementary students. 70% of students in our communities are not reading at grade level. You can help change that. Literations works with Boston Public Schools and Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston to support 1st-4th graders become strong […]

Twilight at MAAM: Community Celebration!

Celebrate the strength of Greater Boston’s arts community with Boston Public Art Triennial, Wagner Foundation, and MassArt Art Museum (MAAM). Come toast more—increased arts access, greater recognition of mid-career artists, and stronger connections across our creative communities. All are invited to experience GENERATIONS, showcasing the work of inaugural Wagner Art Fellows L’Merchie Frazier, Daniela Rivera, and Wen-ti Tsen in […]

Celebrating Phillis Wheatley: Dramatic Play and Musical Performance

Celebrating Phillis Wheatley: Dramatic Play and Musical Performance. This event will feature a dramatic play about an encounter between historical figures Phillis Wheatley and Benjamin Franklin, as well as a musical performance by Castle of Our Skins. The event is free. It will be held on Sunday, May 18th at 2:30 pm at Old South […]

Elderbration & 10th Annual Walk to End Elder Isolation

Help make Boston a city where no one has to age alone by walking with us on May 18. This fundraising event allows FriendshipWorks to connect 1,800 elders annually with caring volunteers to provide companionship and assistance. Five critical programs are available to older adults (age 60+, or 55+ for those with vision or hearing […]

Tanya Bartevyan Piano Recital “Freedom, Courage, and Love”

Composer Florence Price photo by George Nelidoff Pianist Tanya Bartevyan offers a concert at the Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church featuring Florence Price’s Piano Sonata, Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata, works of Chopin, Schumann, and an improvisation. Florence Price was the first African American woman to have her symphony played by a major orchestra (Chicago Symphony 1933) after […]

DSNI Annual Meeting and Board Election

Join the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative at our annual meeting where we celebrate the work of our past board members and elect a new board. This tradition of representative neighborhood democracy has been a corner stone of our community revitalization along Dudley St, and we look forward to a festive event where we reflect on […]

Sun-Music.net Presents Charles Langford

Sun-Music presents critically acclaimed American jazz saxophonist, Charles Langford. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Charles Langford plays all the wind instruments – tenor, alto, soprano sax, clarinet and flute. With a soulful and expressive sound, Langford has been making waves in the music scene with his captivating performances and heartfelt compositions. Plan to come out and […]

CommonwealthChorale concert “Community and Connection”

Experience the rich diversity of American folk songs—music of labor, freedom, love, loss, faith, and joy. Our selections from Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs echo the pioneer spirit and America’s vast landscapes. Nathaniel Dett’s The Chariot Jubilee, an arrangement of Swing Low Sweet Chariot, provides an uplifting experience celebrating our common humanity. Our program also […]

Gospel Extravaganza 2025 at Berklee

This year’s Gospel Extravaganza will showcase Berklee’s Reverence Gospel Ensemble and honor over 40 years of gospel music excellence at Berklee. The event will feature a special retrospective performance by the Reverence Reunion Gospel Choir, celebrating the rich legacy of the program.

Stronger Together Community Health Fair

The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative welcomes you to the Stronger Together Community Health Fair on April 27th from 11AM-3PM at Roxbury Community College! Empower yourself with health education and resources from trusted local medical centers, non-profit organizations, and health research teams across Boston. MBTA accessible, free parking, delicious food, and exciting raffle prizes! Family friendly! […]

Exploring Black History Through Dolls and Genealogy

Join the Black Gold Doll Club of New England  for a Unique Two-Part Workshop! Part 1: Black History Through the Eyes of Dolls Discover notable Black figures from Boston and New England through dolls and books. Learn research techniques and create a personalized doll journal or timeline. Part 2: Genealogy and Dolls – Connecting Our […]