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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 […]

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 […]

Crumbs From the Table of Joy

Adrift in Brooklyn during the racially charged 1950s, two teenage sisters Ernestine and Ermina live with their devout, recently widowed father, Godfrey, who follows the teachings of spiritual leader Father Divine. Almost to the point of obsession, Godfrey’s staunch beliefs cause his girls to heal their wounds with Hollywood films, daydreams, and lots of cookies. […]

Celebration of Hip-Hop with Kid ‘N Play

A Celebration of Hip-Hop! Join us for a night of Hip-Hop history. Kid ‘N Play headlines our 2nd Annual Celebration on November 13th. Celebrate their Hall of Fame induction and live performance. Tickets are available, but going fast. Berklee Performance Center, 136 Mass Ave, Boston @berkleebpc@berkleecollege#Berkleehiphophalloffame

VerBaLizAtiOn’s 25-YEAR ANNIVERSARY JAM

Since its birth in 1999, VerBaLizAtiOn has been a staple in the Black and poetry community for over a decade, becoming the current longest-running open mic gathering in Boston. Started on Veteran’s Day at a cafe in Dorchester (Codman Square), VerB has picked up from its predecessors and provided an open space for poets/spoken word […]

“Is This America?” – Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer

IS THIS AMERICA?  A Free Music Event about Voting Rights  Celebrating the life and legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer   IS THIS AMERICA? tells the story of the great African American voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who despite intimidation and threats of death, successfully advocated for the registration of Black voters in her home state of Mississippi […]

ArrowFest at Arrow Street Arts

Arrow Street Arts presents ARROWFEST, an eleven-day extravaganza of over 40 performances and events in its renovated theater and new studio in Harvard Square from September 5-15. Presented by Arrow Street Arts and produced with Cambridge-based Liars and Believers (LaB), the festival will offer a wide variety of performances, events, and community gatherings celebrating the […]

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Boston with classic works by Mr. Ailey, notable selections by other modern and contemporary choreographers, and new commissions that carry forward the founder’s and the company’s legacy and depict the many facets of Black American life, culture, and history. May 2-5 at the Boch Center Wang Theatre Ticket […]

Ballet Banquet

Don’t miss BALLET BANQUET: An unforgettable celebration of dance! Presented by City Ballet of Boston and the youth dancers of Tony Williams Dance Center. April 26 7:00 pm April 27 3:00 pm April 28 3:00 pm Strand Theatre 543 Columbia Rd Dorchester, MA 02125 The performances will celebrate a range of ballet styles and music, […]

Sambanismo EXPERIENCE

Sambanismo EXPERIENCE Boston, now in its second year, is an international dance, music and art event dedicated to combining the energy and rhythm of music and dance with the vibrant essence of Brazilian culture. A weekend full of learning, moving, and exchanging will culminate with an After Party led by the legendary DJ Spinna at […]

Trouble in Mind

It’s 1955, and after enduring indignities and lost opportunities, Wiletta Mayer, a seasoned Black actress, is finally making her Broadway debut. Written by a white playwright, her star vehicle is the allegedly progressive “Chaos in Belleville,” which turns out to be anything but. Leading a cast of both younger and experienced actors, Wiletta challenges not […]