May 21, 2018 - May 27, 2018
Monday, May 21, 2018
Communities of Color for Ayanna Pressley // Beacon Hill
Please join the community for a night in support of Ayanna Pressley for Congress.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Roxbury Innovation Center Food & Beverage Cafe Night // Roxbury
On May 22nd the Roxbury Innovation Center will host Food & Beverage Café Night from 5-9pm. Guests will connect with entrepreneurs who have established local startups in the food and beverage industry. The event will consist of presentations, food tasting, and advisory sessions to help entrepreneurs grow their business.
Liz Miranda Campaign Kickoff // Dorchester
Please join family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors in supporting Liz Miranda's campaign to become the next State Representative of the 5th Suffolk District. As a lifelong resident, a youth champion and an active community builder in this very district she aims to be a strong advocate in the State House producing and supporting legislation that improves public safety and violence prevention; increases access to affordable housing and invests in youth education and out of school time.
ARTSE - The South End Party for Art & Music // South End
Join us for a party to kick off our new public arts initiative. Enjoy cold brews by Lord Hobo, our signature Blue Chair Bay cocktail and bites from an array of neighborhood chefs. Music by DJ BraunDapper spinning the best of hop-hop, house, funk and soul.... PLUS live art, art exhibit and a GIANT South End soul train line! Your $15.00 ticket includes: drink tickets for Lord Hobo Brewing Co., a signature rum cocktail by Blue Chair Bay, South End bites & live art
Latino Professional Networking Mixer & Success Building Series // Charlestown
LPN is excited to announce our next Networking Mixer + Success Building Series! Expect to make new friends, to foster new business connections and to get inspired. We'll have complimentary appetizers and continue with our Fast Track Networking, where every 10 minutes you're encouraged to meet another great person in the room. This event is free, however you must RSVP. LPN is proud to continue with CRECER, our Success Building Series, where we look to inform and inspire Professionals to take their lives to a greater level. In May, we welcome, Melissa Mauricio, Entrepreneur and Certified Health Coach. Melissa talks about the foods you should avoid and how simple changes in your diet can add years to your life.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Packlight | Mayweather // Jamaica Plain
Good music and good vibes. Hosted by Treva Holmes, come have fun with Boston’s best DJs playing the greatest vibes. A place where grown, sexy, connected people can be themselves and enjoy finest things in life. Free admission!
The Path Forward: A Conversation on Racial Equity in the Arts // Seaport
The City of Boston is a city known for its innovation, and yet, Boston continues to struggle with its reputation as a racist city. Join the Network for Arts Administrators of Color as we hear from cross-sector leaders who are in key positions of power across various sectors in Boston, and are active catalysts for change in their field. Learn how they inspire action, leverage resources, and effectively navigate their networks for systemic change.
Blue Hill Keystone Express Yo Self Art Exhibit // Dorchester
As art is a form of expression as well as a form of therapy, we are auctioning and selling original art that speaks to teen identity, emotions, values, etc, all hand crafted by our Keystone members. Please come and support our teen leaders by purchasing their original artwork. Proceeds will support teen leadership initiatives.
Free Mixology Class at Dona Habana // Roxbury
Experience Cuba in Boston and have fun with our free Mixology class featuring Bacardi.
Friday, May 25, 2018
Black Cotton Club Jam Session: 70s/80s Edition // Roxbury
Live band, dope artists, and a beautiful community. Features to be announced. Admission is $10. Featuring live band: Guy & Friends. May is a tribute to the 70s/80s.
Black Women in Activism Mothers of the Movement Film Screening: Winnie // Boston
Black Women in Activism Mothers of The Movement: Film Screening is a series of documentaries and films that I would like to hold over course of the spring/summer . Celebrating Black Women and recognizing their contributions around the world and throughout history. Black Women have always been at the forefront of the movement and have fought and died for the liberation of our people, its time we paid homage to the Mothers of the Movement. Our first film to kick off The Black Women in Activism Film Festival will be WINNIE. A documentary celebrating the life and activism of MaMa Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. The screening will consist of viewing the featured documentary paired with an engaging post show discussions.
The Boston Matrix: A Hip Hop Night at Aeronaut Brewing Co. // Somerville
Rex Mac presents the Boston Matrix. A multicultural hip hop and visual arts night - to celebrate our local musical and visual creatives. A part of Aeronaut Brewing Company's "Heritage" Segment. No Cover. 21+. Hosted by Amanda Shea, DJ: Ludjy Derisier aka Hollowz, and musical performances by Anson Rap$, Dark Matter, Ludow, Rex Mac and The Space Cade7z.
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Free Space Festival // Roxbury
Peace and love everyone! We are excited to announce there will be another free space event coming soon! We are bringing the Afropunk/Coachella vibes to Boston! For those who have been to my free space event in the past know this is a safe open mic space for people/artists to open up network, be yourself, be free! This event will still have an open mic sign up as well as some featured artists (to be announced). We will also have vendors from fashion, art to food. And some dancing! A flyer with the announcement of the artists that will be performing as well as the vendors, etc. will be out soon Also there will be a link to purchase tickets coming out as well. If you have any questions or know anyone that will be interested in performing or vending at this event you can contact the organizers of this event who is myself, Capella or Saturn. We are so excited for this event hope to see you all there.
Bring the Haitian Culture Back // Hyde Park
Come join Children of Hope for Haiti at 655 Metropolitan Ave., Hyde Park, MA 02136, Children of Hope for Haiti presents John Steve Bruenasch, Master Brain, Lucky G, Rebecca Zama and Stanley B. host will be Bebeto. This will be a night full of color and culture so please come and celebrate with COH4H!
Violence Prevention Cookout/Basketball Tournament Fundraiser // Dorchester
Come join our community cookout on Saturday, May 26th from 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM. Food Will Be provided and activities include a bouncy house, face painting, games, music, raffles, prizes & more.Entry fee is $2 for adults and $1 for children. You must register to play in the basketball tournament.
OvaEZ Day Party // Downtown Boston
OvaEZ combines the lost art of dancing with homemade Chicken & Waffles served in a variety of styles (traditional, cupcake, slider, & red velvet). From the custom drink menu, to the pop-up shops featuring local brands, to the interactive Instagram selfie cam, OvaEZ creates a daytime party experience like no other. The 23rd serving of OvaEZ is happening on Saturday, May 26th. Doors open at 4pm - free before 5pm and $15 after. Tickets only available at door. Music by DJ Real P & DJ Papadon. Complimentary chicken and waffles!
Project Runway Designer Showcase // Allston
Reserve your Saturday night for the Project Runway Designer Showcase and Celebrity Micheal Lombard presented by Voge Fashion Runway. Featuring Emerging Boston Designers and International Designers
Ain’t I A Woman // Roxbury
The "Ain't I a Woman" project explores Black feminism through music, arts, spoken word, and history. Castle of our Skins will bring together local creatives, musicians, historians, and the sounds - both old and newly created - from female composers in a celebration of Black women and their creative power.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
I Am Bel Editorial Party VIII // Somerville
We are so excited for this quarter's Editorial Party in celebration of black women! Get exclusive behind the scenes access to our live photoshoot event, as the next models to grace the cover of our digital magazine strut and slay! Be ready to vibe out with amazing black women - over carefully curated tunes, courtesy of our DJ, and get celebrity treatment with press & paparazzi! 10% off all proceeds will be gifted to Carolyn's Journey in memory of Carolyn Alecia Warren, our January 2018 model. This is a 21+ event. Strict Dress code: Stylish Chic + Fashion Forward. No Athletic wear. No sneakers. Must be on guestlist for entry. Tickets cannot be purchased at the door.