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SpeakOUT’s Fall LGBTQ+ Speaker Training

SpeakOUT Fall LGBTQ+ Speaker Training: Saturday, November 4, 9am-6pm at Suffolk University. Join SpeakOUT and Become a Voice for Change! We speak from our hearts. We speak from our own experiences. We speak to dispel stereotypes. And we speak to let other members of the LGBTQ+ community know they are not alone. SpeakOUT’s all-day training […]

Audition Notice: Sweat by Lynn Nottage at the Footlight Club

Sweat Auditions – Calling all performer! The Footlight Club is pleased to announce upcoming auditions for Sweat by Lynn Nottage. The Footlight Club is committed to creating a diverse theatre community that reflects Jamaica Plain and the Greater Boston area, and ensuring an equitable and inclusive culture by challenging inequity and oppressive systems both internally and […]

Anna Mae Dancy Foundation Scholarship Dinner

Contact:  Jackson Communications, gjackson424@gmail.com, 617-529-7981 2nd Annual Anna Mae Dancy Foundation Scholarship Dinner Boston, MA – On Saturday, September 30, 2023, please join the Board of Directors for the Anna Mae Dancy Foundation as they celebrate their Annual Commemorative Dinner.  The event is being held at the Cathay Pacific Restaurant, 111 Hancock Street in Quincy, MA […]

A Night of Classic Rock featuring Debo Ray and her Band of Bros

The show will feature a powerful tribute to the late, great Tina Turner accompanied by the Faerisque Go-Go Dancers. This is one show you do not want to miss! From jazz, to rock, to metal, to opera and most recently funk, R&B and soul, Debo Ray’s versatility is unmatched. In a recent feature in The Boston Globe, long […]

Preforming Arts Academy | Registration Open

Embark on your child’s journey with OrigiNation as they explore diverse classes, including Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Tae Kwon Do. Our program, for boys and girls ages 2-18, runs from September through May, providing an extended opportunity for skill development, with two showcases where students proudly have the chance to perform and demonstrate […]

Imani Jr Auditions

On Sunday October 22, OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center proudly hosts auditions for one of our professional youth dance troupes,  IMANI JR., tailored for talented girls aged 7-11. Our professional dance division offers a transformative journey that encompasses being able to travel in and outside of Boston  to perform, take classes, and give back while also being […]

Twist & Shout! An Evening of Dance, Music & Spoken Word

The Twist & Shout gala promises an electrifying lineup of dance performances, soul-stirring spoken word pieces, and captivating musical talent, featuring the Professional Dance Division who will share their transformative journeys at OrigiNation and how it has shaped their successful careers.  Adding to the magic of the evening, esteemed community leaders who have made an […]

The Fenway Cohort 2023 Presents: Travel Through Music

Travel Through Music invites you to embark on a rhythmic journey through the African Diaspora. Let the captivating beats transport you to the sweet voices of Africa, and a fusion of Caribbean sounds and engaging and interactive dance lessons will lift your spirits. This cultural festival will feature musical and dance performances, as well as food […]

The Fenway Cohort 2023 Presents: Purple Produce 2.0

*Due to weather, Purple Produce 2.0 has been rescheduled for October 7th.* Purple Produce is where hip-hop meets wellness. Kyara Andrade, a.k.a DJ TROY Frost first hosted Purple Produce, a ‘heal thy self art jam,’ in 2022, with the goal of providing people of African Descent in the Boston area the opportunity to learn how they can […]

The Joy of Kayaking 2023

Hello, Roxbury and Dorchester! You’re invited to The Joy of Kayaking 2023 on Saturday, September 9 from 10AM to 2PM. Join us in honoring Boston’s declaration of September 9 as Black Joy Day with a fun, free day of on-the-water and on-land activities in Boston’s Fort Point Channel (and Seaport) for residents of Roxbury and […]

Flea Market at First Baptist Church in Dorchester

The First Baptist Church in Dorchester is hosting its annual flea market on Saturdays, September 23 and 30 from 9:00am-3:00pm.  Located at 401 Ashmont Street on the corner of Ashmont & Adams Street.  For more info: fbcd@fbcdorchester.com or call 617.282.1391.