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Tennis for Everyone – Free Tennis Lessons for Kids and Adults

Tennis For Everyone provides free lessons for kids and adults in a family friendly format. It is intended for: Youth ages 7+ (beginner & intermediate) Beginner adults (see other programs on our website for non-beginners) We are looking for participants who are motivated and can attend regularly. We understand that you may just want to […]

New Year’s Eve Ice Sculpture Stroll

Celebrate winter with ice sculptures, food, art, and community in Roxbury! Then take the trolley to enjoy 30+ more sculptures around Boston’s waterfront–starting at the New England Aquarium (free tickets, supply limited). Free. More information. Questions? Contact us at waterways@tamcc.org or call 857.308.3016.

Roxbury Cultural District hosts A Winter NubianLand!

A Winter NubianLand is finally here! Join us for an evening celebrating the vibrant artists and merchants of the Roxbury Cultural District. Enjoy the sweet sounds of Roxbury’s own Fred Woodard Band, motivating Hip Hop and Spoken Word by Teen Empowerment, inspiring vocals of Karim Johnson, live art making with Alexis Smith, and many more! […]

“Father and Son Reading” public conversation

John Wilson’s monumental Father and Son Reading models how tenderness and familial nurture dispel violence and communal distress. Learning to care matters, not just in families but also in the larger community. No work could better demonstrate this truth about learning together where one teaches another across generations. Come gain new insights into this major […]

“On Justice and the African Mask” public conversation

The Museum of The National Center of Afro-American Artists invites you to a public conversation “On Justice and the African Mask” at The Judge, a monumental sculpture by Vusumuzi Maduna in front of The Roxbury District Courthouse (85 Warren Street. Boston, MA 02119) at 1pm on Saturday, October 26th. Questions to think about! Who is our […]

Roxbury Cultural District to host inaugural Community Arts and Cultural Convening October 3, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Roxbury Cultural District to host inaugural Community Arts and Cultural Convening October 3, 5:30pm-8:30pm   The Roxbury Cultural District’s (RCD) inaugural Convening is an opportunity to present and gather feedback from community-based artists and residents on where RCD goes from here.     WHAT:            Roxbury Cultural District’s Community Arts and Cultural Inaugural Convening. The […]

The 11th Big Head Community Festival

The National Center of Afro-American Artists and the Boston Juneteenth Committee are pleased to announce the 11th Big Head Community Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 12:00pm til dusk. The Festival will be held at 300 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury under the theme “Harmony In Motion – Canceling Violence Together”. This event coincides with the launching […]

DeeDee’s Cry Anniversary Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk

Suicide should not be an option in a resource-rich city like Boston. Join us on September 7, as we celebrate DeeDee’s Cry’s 7th anniversary and as a city, show that we are wrapping our arms around those impacted by suicide. Walk as a survivor, company, organization, city official, sports team, congregation, or supporter. There will […]

Roxbury Unity Parade 2024

The Roxbury Unity Parade is Boston’s official parade for the neighborhood of Roxbury. Founded by Roxbury native Toy Burton, the parade honors and celebrates the history, culture, and community spirit of Roxbury. Once a predominantly Black neighborhood, Roxbury holds a significant place in Boston’s cultural landscape. The Roxbury Unity Parade not only showcases the neighborhood’s […]

DiasporaMass Game Night: Wellness Edition

Join the DiasporaMass community to gain a greater understanding of personal health through the lens of our new community game night event, Game Night: Wellness Edition. Join us at Long Live Roxbury for a night of fun, laughter, and self-care. This event will have multiple competitions for attendees to participate in, multiple live performances, media […]

Art + Meditation Workshops FREE at Roxbury BPL

Art + Meditation Workshops with Contemplative & Healing Arts Practitioner Faith Johnson RELAX through guided meditation. REFLECT through journaling. REPLENISH through contemplative creativity. EXPLORE: April 4: Collage April 11: Watercolor April 25: Rubbings and Stamps May 2: Weaving – Part 1 May 9: Weaving – Part 2 For Weaving, please sign up for Part 1 […]