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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.

Stronger Together Community Health Fair

The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative welcomes you to the Stronger Together Community Health Fair on April 27th from 11AM-3PM at Roxbury Community College! Empower yourself with health education and resources from trusted local medical centers, non-profit organizations, and health research teams across Boston. MBTA accessible, free parking, delicious food, and exciting raffle prizes! Family friendly! […]

Exploring Black History Through Dolls and Genealogy

Join the Black Gold Doll Club of New England  for a Unique Two-Part Workshop! Part 1: Black History Through the Eyes of Dolls Discover notable Black figures from Boston and New England through dolls and books. Learn research techniques and create a personalized doll journal or timeline. Part 2: Genealogy and Dolls – Connecting Our […]

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 […]