Welcome back MassArt and all! Following a summer of fun, slide into the semester with MAAM and friends during our annual Fall Party! Enjoy a special DJ set with featured artists Nicholas Galanin and Benjamin Verdoes. Mix it up with hands-on artmaking in the studio, complimentary beverages and small bites, and unexpected encounters with works […]
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Let’s Talk! Kinship & Process
Join Boston Public Art Triennial artist Nicholas Galanin and curator Tess Lukey ‘16 in conversation with Lisa Tung, MAAM Executive and Artistic Director. Offered in connection with MAAM’s current exhibition, Nicholas Galanin: Aáni yéi xat duwasáakw (I am called Land), this conversation invites us to consider Indigenous perspectives on kinship and artistic process; audience Q&A to follow. […]
Black and Indigenous Legacies at First Church in Roxbury
The UU Urban Ministry, in partnership with the Roxbury Historical Society, invites you to a public presentation on our new report into the history of enslavement at First Church Roxbury. For the past year, through a grant from the Harvard Reparative Partnership program, two graduate students advanced the work UUUM and RHS began several years […]
The Makanda Project summer concerts at First Church in Roxbury
Saturday, August 16, and Saturday, September 13, 1:00 to 4:00 pm Roxbury’s acclaimed 13-piece jazz orchestra, now in its 20th year, continues its annual summer concert series under the shade trees at First Church in Roxbury. The events – free to the public – also have added features including performances by community youth and a […]
Boston Harbor for All: Roxbury Community Cruise
Celebrate summer with the Roxbury community on a free sunset cruise. Bring friends and enjoy a light dinner and entertainment. To attend, please reserve your free tickets on Eventbrite.
Savor the Square: Roxbury Culture and Music Festival
Join us on Saturday, July 26th for the Roxbury Culture and Music Festival from 12-6 pm at the plaza of the Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library. The event will include live music, food, and over 20 local vendors, all of which are free to the public. Savor the Square is an open air […]
Reclaiming “Enough,” Somatic Wellness and Self-Care for People of Color
These free workshops are led by Nasya Smith, a licensed mental health counselor and clinician. Although attendance for both sessions is suggested, workshops can be taken separately. Monday, July 21, 3-4:15p Part 1: Introduction to Somatic Awareness and Grounding Practices Monday, August 4, 3-4:15p Part 2: Ways to Take Care of Ourselves: Simple somatic self-care strategies […]
Art on the Plaza
Experience the magic of MAAM outdoors during Art on the Plaza, our annual midsummer party featuring live music and dance with A Trike Called Funk, creative activities, and cool treats during a warm night under the stars. Fun for the whole family. Featuring A Trike Called Funk is a Boston-based creative venture co-founded in July 2021 by MC […]
Gospel Artist Jonathan Nelson In Concert FREE
Gospel Performance Summer Program Students in Concert with Grammy-Nominated Gospel Artist Jonathan Nelson and Award Winning Berklee faculty. Performing hit songs like “My Name is Victory”
CPC Annual Community Cookout & Back to School Backpack Drive
We believe in the power of food, music, and togetherness to build trust and strengthen community bonds. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to our 3rd Annual Community Peace Cookout & Backpack Giveaway—a day of joy, culture, and connection. This free, family-friendly event will feature: 🎶 Live music 🍔 Delicious food & drinks […]
Frederick Douglass Peace Park, Grand Opening
United Neighbors of Lower Roxbury & Boston Food Forest Coalition invite you to celebrate the grand opening of the newly restored Frederick Douglass Peace Park! Grand Opening! June 14th, 1-4:00 PM 1001-1002 Tremont St *Free food, drinks, & entertainment *Open house style workshops *Learn about the history of the Peace Park and the new […]
Boston Landmarks Orchestra: 25th Anniversary Season
Boston Landmarks Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, offers its 25th anniversary season of free summer concerts, bringing live orchestral music to some of the city’s most beloved outdoor and neighborhood spaces from June 14 to August 27, 2025. The concerts and events celebrate community and the joy of music-making with a […]
