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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 […]

Slow Art Thursdays

Looking to slow down and relax? Take a break from the everyday during Slow Art Thursdays. Go at your own pace with self-directed gallery activities and multisensory exploration. Ticketing Notice This event is free with advance registration. MAAM may accommodate unregistered walk-up guests on the evening of this event only as capacity allows; walk-up tickets […]

Twilight at MAAM

Join friends and community on select Thursday evenings for upbeat twilight vibes, mocktails, and unexpected encounters with works of art on view. Ticketing Notice This event is free with advance registration. MAAM may accommodate unregistered walk-up guests on the evening of this event only as capacity allows; walk-up tickets on the evening of the event […]

Twilight at MAAM: Community Celebration!

Celebrate the strength of Greater Boston’s arts community with Boston Public Art Triennial, Wagner Foundation, and MassArt Art Museum (MAAM). Come toast more—increased arts access, greater recognition of mid-career artists, and stronger connections across our creative communities. All are invited to experience GENERATIONS, showcasing the work of inaugural Wagner Art Fellows L’Merchie Frazier, Daniela Rivera, and Wen-ti Tsen in […]

Celebrating Phillis Wheatley: Dramatic Play and Musical Performance

Celebrating Phillis Wheatley: Dramatic Play and Musical Performance. This event will feature a dramatic play about an encounter between historical figures Phillis Wheatley and Benjamin Franklin, as well as a musical performance by Castle of Our Skins. The event is free. It will be held on Sunday, May 18th at 2:30 pm at Old South […]

DSNI Annual Meeting and Board Election

Join the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative at our annual meeting where we celebrate the work of our past board members and elect a new board. This tradition of representative neighborhood democracy has been a corner stone of our community revitalization along Dudley St, and we look forward to a festive event where we reflect on […]

Sun-Music.net Presents Charles Langford

Sun-Music presents critically acclaimed American jazz saxophonist, Charles Langford. Based in Springfield, Massachusetts, Charles Langford plays all the wind instruments – tenor, alto, soprano sax, clarinet and flute. With a soulful and expressive sound, Langford has been making waves in the music scene with his captivating performances and heartfelt compositions. Plan to come out and […]

CommonwealthChorale concert “Community and Connection”

Experience the rich diversity of American folk songs—music of labor, freedom, love, loss, faith, and joy. Our selections from Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs echo the pioneer spirit and America’s vast landscapes. Nathaniel Dett’s The Chariot Jubilee, an arrangement of Swing Low Sweet Chariot, provides an uplifting experience celebrating our common humanity. Our program also […]

Gospel Extravaganza 2025 at Berklee

This year’s Gospel Extravaganza will showcase Berklee’s Reverence Gospel Ensemble and honor over 40 years of gospel music excellence at Berklee. The event will feature a special retrospective performance by the Reverence Reunion Gospel Choir, celebrating the rich legacy of the program.