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Ready Set Dance Summer Program

ReadySetDance! is a five-week program that aims to provide high-quality dance instruction and performance opportunities to youth ages 8-13.  The program is open to beginner, intermediate, and advanced young dancers who have expressed an interest in further developing or discovering their technical and performance skills.  Each dancer will receive 112.5 hours of instruction and will receive […]

Twilight at MAAM: Half a Mind Comedy

MAAM presents comedian Shruti Datari, producer of Half a Mind Comedy, and comics Isabel Thurston, Mark-Anthony Lewis, Viv Martin, and Steph Dalwin for an evening of interactive standup comedy in connection with our current exhibition, Future Fossils. Event Schedule 6:30 – 7:00pm – Mingling, complimentary mocktails, and artmaking 7:00 – 8:30pm – An evening of laughter and fun […]

Art + Meditation Workshops (free)

RELAX through guided meditation. REFLECT through journaling. REPLENISH, and CONNECT through contemplative creativity. April 3: Collage April 10: Abstract Drawing  April 17: Watercolors May 1: Mono Prints + Rubbings  May 8: Nature Art May 15 + May 22 : Weaving 1 and Weaving 2 May 29: Mixed Media  *Attend one or all with the exception […]

Dance Distinctive

City Ballet of Boston and Tony Williams Dance Center invite you to Dance Distinctive, a ballet performance that celebrates the unique voices and styles within the art of dance. This dynamic program blends classical elegance with contemporary stories to showcase the versatility and creativity of Boston’s incredible artists. Ben’s Trumpet – Inspired by Rachel Isadora’s beloved children’s […]

Twilight at MAAM: Object Odyssey

Join us for a special edition of Twilight at MAAM curated by our MassArt Museums Attendants–MassArt students take over the museum for an evening of art and community featuring hands-on fun, a signature mocktail, and more! Become a MAAM archaeologist as you take an expedition through our galleries! Let our Museum Attendants guide you as you explore […]

Boston Comics in Color Festival 2025

The Boston Comics in Color Festival [BCICF] is a family-friendly event for all ages focusing on comic creators of color and stories by and about people of color. This FREE event will take place over two days with an Opening Panel on April 25 from 6-8pm at the Media Arts Building at Roxbury Community College […]

Jazz Sunday: Berklee Harmony Hang with George Russell, Jr.

Stars from Berklee’s Harmony Dept. combine for a tasty, delicious evening of jazz. Grammy nominees and winners, international touring artists and innovators, they’ll be joined by Department Head, musical icon George Russell, Jr., beloved for his brilliance, warm personality, and humor. Jazz Sundays at The Square Root brings together Boston’s great jazz artists in an […]

Material Transformations: Natural Pigments Workshop with Julia Norton

Transform natural materials into vibrant pigments in this free workshop with artist Julia Norton! Learn more about the history and sustainability of natural materials, gather inspiration from Julia’s own practice, engage with others while you experiment with natural pigments, and create your own work of art. This workshop is offered in connection with our current […]

Make with MAAM: Birthday Fun!

Celebrate MAAM’s 5th birthday with us. Join us for artmaking with visiting artist Julia Norton, pop-up talks about our current exhibitions, prizes and, of course, birthday cake! Experiment with repurposed and found materials in the Barkan Family Big Ideas Studio alongside visiting artist Julia Norton from 1-3pm. Enjoy hands-on activities inspired by our current exhibition, Future Fossils. […]

Twilight at MAAM: Birthday Party

You’re invited to MAAM’s 5th birthday party–join us for beverages, beats, and birthday cake! Enjoy festive surprises, hands-on activities, and wish MAAM well with a birthday message for the future. FREE! Advance registration required Ticketing Notice This event is free with advance registration. MAAM may accommodate unregistered walk-up guests on the evening of this event […]

Debo Ray – The Album Release Show at The Burren, Davis Square, Somerville

Grammy nominated, vocalist extraordinaire Debo Ray has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages: Newport and Monterey Jazz, Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, The Kennedy Center and more. Her versatility from Neo-Soul/R&B to Jazz, Pop, Classical/opera and Rock is unmatched. In a Boston Globe feature, music critic Jon Garelick asks: “Is there anything Debo Ray […]

Twilight at MAAM: Time Capsule

At Twilight at MAAM: Time Capsule experience MAAM’s newest exhibition, Future Fossils, offering a possible future view of the present. Create a rubbing using future fossil-like objects in the Barkan Family Big Ideas Studio or contribute to an imaginative time capsule collage on the Art Overlook. And enjoy small bites with beer, wine, and mocktails from the bar.  […]