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The Emancipator Presents: Historically Black Phrases Live! starring jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson

The Emancipator Presents: Historically Black Phrases Live! Wednesday, June 19 at WBUR’s CitySpace. Special guest contestants include Boston poet laureate Porsha Olayiwola, Harvard Gullah professor Sunn M’Cheaux and influencer Claudine Philippe, creator of Nail the Cocktail. This Juneteenth, The Emancipator proudly presents the Boston stop of Historically Black Phrases Live!, a national touring game show […]

Ice Sculptures @Roxbury Library

Check out the ice sculptures on the plaza at the Roxbury Branch Boston Public Library! Take photos! Enjoy warm drinks and snacks! Ride the trolley from the library to the Aquarium to explore the Downtown New Year’s Eve Ice Sculpture Stroll. All activities are free with no advance registration required. Learn more at tamcc.org/nye.

Candlelight Service

Members of the First Baptist Church in Dorchester invite members of the community to join us for our annual Christmas Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 18 at 7:00p.m.The service will feature scripture, candlelight, and recorded carols.   Light refreshments following the service. Our multicultural congregation comes from many places – including the United States, the Caribbean, […]

St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast

State Senator Nick Collins is bringing back the annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast this year with a live, in-person event! The event will take place on Sunday, March 20 from 9am to noon at the Boston Convention and Expedition Center. The event will be LIVESTREAMED on CBS Boston and broadcast locally on Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN).

NYE ICE SCUPTURES @ ROXBURY LIBRARY

NYE IN NUBIAN SQUARE ICE SCULPTURES AT THE ROBXURY LIBRARY, 149 DUDLEY STREET FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, NOON-2PM Check out the cool ice sculptures at the library! Hot drinks, snacks, and gift bags at the library! Hop on the free shuttle to the waterfront (leaves from library every 30 minutes 1PM-4PM; returns from Aquarium every 30 […]

Roxbury Open Studios Holiday Pop-Up

Join us for a one-day holiday pop-up featuring local artists and artisans showcasing handmade creations ranging from artwork, jewelry, clothing and more.   MASKS REQUIRED | SOCIAL DISTANCING

Jason Palmer Quintet

Trumpeter Jason Palmer returns to Boston to lead his Quintet in a joyous, festive concert of holiday favorites! Taking inspiration from Thad Jones and Duke Ellington’s magical arrangements of classics, Palmer puts his own twist on Christmas and holiday favorites. Spend a Saturday afternoon with some amazing musicians: this show will be a can’t-miss holiday […]

Cambridge Arts Holiday Art Market

Shop local at the Cambridge Arts’ Holiday Art Market at Cambridge Masonic Hall, 1950 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge’s Porter Square, on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27 and 28, and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Free admission. Find soaps, hand-dyed clothing, jewelry, photography, quilts. Choose gifts by […]

Roxbury Unity Parade Presents Shop Nubian Square

The Roxbury Unity Parade, My Brother’s Keeper 617, Urban League of Eastern MA, and DeeDee’s Cry Suicide Prevention and Family Support will be spreading holiday cheer in Nubian Square. Before or after you do your shopping in Nubian Square, stop by and say hello. We’ll be located behind the ULEM building.

Brookline Celebrates MLK Day

Please join together for Brookline’s celebration of the life and values of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 3 pm Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. “Roxbury to Brookline: One Family’s Experience” This year’s program will feature Keynote Speaker, Ruth Ellen Fitch. The program includes poetry, music and the inspirational words of […]

Holiday Tree Lighting in Roxbury

Heartwarming Community Tree Lighting Sponsored by Roxbury Heritage State Park and Central Boston Elder Services     Neighborhood residents are invited to join in a Community Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration at the historic Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park on December 21 from 4 – 6 pm.   Dillaway Thomas House and Central […]

2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY

Slicks & Dollies CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY! By Leanna Takema Cosmetics It’s almost Christmas again and my team & I are back for our 2nd annual Christmas Giveaway! We are donating to 10 single-parent households this year! If you’d like to ENTER your family to win help during the Christmas season, please send an email to leannatakema@gmail.com. […]