A Winter NubianLand is finally here! Join us for an evening celebrating the vibrant artists and merchants of the Roxbury Cultural District. Enjoy the sweet sounds of Roxbury’s own Fred Woodard Band, motivating Hip Hop and Spoken Word by Teen Empowerment, inspiring vocals of Karim Johnson, live art making with Alexis Smith, and many more! […]
Event Category: Fairs & Festivals
The 11th Big Head Community Festival
The National Center of Afro-American Artists and the Boston Juneteenth Committee are pleased to announce the 11th Big Head Community Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 12:00pm til dusk. The Festival will be held at 300 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury under the theme “Harmony In Motion – Canceling Violence Together”. This event coincides with the launching […]
It’s Electric: A Transit Equity Fair
The Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (CSNDC) and Green Energy Consumers Alliance are cohosting a fun electric car showcase and transportation fair at Harambee Park on Saturday, August 10. We’ll have: An electric vehicle showcase and information about rebates and incentives Free bike checks and electric bike test-rides thanks to Bikes Not Bombs The City […]
Roxbury Unity Parade 2024
The Roxbury Unity Parade is Boston’s official parade for the neighborhood of Roxbury. Founded by Roxbury native Toy Burton, the parade honors and celebrates the history, culture, and community spirit of Roxbury. Once a predominantly Black neighborhood, Roxbury holds a significant place in Boston’s cultural landscape. The Roxbury Unity Parade not only showcases the neighborhood’s […]
Juneteenth Celebration w/ North Shore Juneteenth
Join us at Lynn Museum and Frederick Douglass Park to celebrate Juneteenth. You are welcome to attend the **Juneteenth Celebration** with **North Shore Juneteenth**! Join us on **Saturday, June 22nd, 2024** at 11:00 AM for a day filled with joy, music, and community. Come to **Lynn Museum at 590 Washington St.** and celebrate this important […]
Rhythm N’ Spice Hot Sauce Fest of Global Flavors
Join us for the inaugural Rhythm N’ Spice Hot Sauce Fest! Get ready for a sizzling experience that will set your taste buds on fire. Join us on Sat May 04, 2024, for 2 sessions: 12-4 pm; and 4:30-8:30 pm at The Cambridge Foundry, 101 Rogers Street, Kendall Square, Cambridge for a day filled with […]
Boston Comics in Color Festival 2024
The Boston Comics in Color Festival [BCICF] is a family-friendly event for all ages focusing on creators of color and stories by and about people of color. This event will take place at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center on the campus of Roxbury Community College (RCC) and is the first of its kind […]
Your Future, Now: Admissions and Financial Aid Fair
Saturday, January 20, 2024 – 10:00am to 2:00pm Boston Public Library 700 Boylston Street, Lower Level Boston, MA 02116 Join us at the Your Future, Now: Admissions and Financial Aid Fair on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the MassEdCO Education and Career Planning Center. This in-person event is your chance to explore various educational opportunities and learn about the financial aid options […]
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 […]
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 […]
Metro West Massachusetts Association of Black Social Workers Chapter Presents: The 2nd Annual Black Social Work Film Festival
Metro West Massachusetts Association of Black Social Workers Chapter Presents: The 2nd Annual Black Social Work Film Festival The films chosen are focused on social context that impact communities of color. Each film will include an invitation to the filmmaker and involve expert panelists to discuss the film’s issues including mental health in the black […]
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, […]
