May 28, 2018 - June 3, 2018
Monday, May 28, 2018
AFAB’s First Annual Block Party // Dorchester
Join us for AFAB's 1st Annual Block Party. We want to celebrate our cleints, their families, and the community. There will be entertainment for both adults and children, food at a low cost, and information for all ages.
Memorial Day Open House at MFA Boston // Boston
Kick off the summer season with family art-making activities, gallery tours and talks, musical performances, and film screenings. Hear engaging performances throughout the day including a multidisciplinary concert created by teens from Sociedad Latina. Make art inspired by the exciting exhibitions on view, including “M. C. Escher: Infinite Dimensions” and “Phantasmagoria.”
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
NEXTonScene Fundraising Night with Girls Chronically Rock, LLC // Somerville
Join us for a fun fundraising night out hosted by NEXTonSCENE and Keisha Graeves from Girls Chronically Rock to help raise money for Muscular Dystrophy!
Boston Men’s Dinner Group // Back Bay
Boston Men’s Dinner Group (BMDG) at Holland & Knight - "Candidate Forum". We expect this to be a unique opportunity to hear from candidates running for Suffolk County District Attorney, Democratic Seventh Congressional District seat and others.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Talib Kweli with Live Band // North End
The Brooklyn-based MC earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years. Check him out live at City Winery!
The City Talks: Kitchen Tables // Boston
Join Boston-area thinkers, institutions, entrepreneurs, activists, city officials, and artists for an immersive experience and an opportunity for the community to gather, share, problem-solve, and learn from each other. Discussion aligns with themes found in “(un)expected families,” on view now.
How Do We Close the Wealth Gap and Repair Our Communities // Roxbury
Professor Banu and a packed house full of entrepreneurs, creatives and professionals rolling up their sleeves and digging into the hard question ‘How Do We Close The Wealth Gap and Repair Our Communities?’ We will be working in the Think Tank to think about what should go in our Community Institutional Audit White Paper about shared wealth and resources. Also we will have a Design Lab about how the white paper should look, feel, and flow so that all can use in their work. Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Speakeasy: Spoken Word Event // Boston
Spoken Word by Sam Cass & Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah, Zahirah Truth & Original Hue, Ashley Wonder & Sicnarf & Dej Badu. Hosted by Farrah Evita and music by DJ Real P. Art by Dash. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
MVMNT Video Release // Roxbury
ANSON RAP$ & Amanda Shea present MVMNT video release. Pull up and see live installations , video & an exclusive interview detailing the making and inspiration of the song MVMNT as well as ANSON RAP$ first music video! Free event, but donations are accepted
Race & Christian Community Initiative Launch Party // Jamaica Plain
After two years of ministry visioning and development, join us as we celebrate the launch of the Race & Christian Community Initiative! Highlights include opportunities to connect with fellow practitioners, future partners, and people passionate about racial reconciliation from all walks of life.Explore a resource table featuring free tools, materials from local racial justice organizations, and recommended books and articles. Hear Rev. David Wright, Executive Director of the Black Ministerial Alliance, share on the connection between Church revival and racial reconciliation. In addition, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a full meal, hear stories of RCCI's impact, and learn about the free services we are developing to serve your community.
Crossing the Line to Freedom: A Musical Narrative // Dorchester
Boston Lyric Opera and Castle of our Skins join forces to showcase the lives and stories of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., and Paul Robeson through the music of opera. Paired with spoken word, art song, spirituals and history, their lives — and those of other legendary liberators — take center stage. The event is free and open to the public.
Celebrating Women-Owned Business in Boston // Jamaica Plain
Join City Councilor At-Large, Annissa Essaibi-George and the Mayor's Office for a fun evening of networking, connecting, and celebrating Boston's many thriving women-owned businesses. This event is free and open to anyone who celebrates and supports Boston's women & non-binary owned businesses. Women Entrepreneurs Boston (WE BOS) is a City of Boston program that advances women entrepreneurs by providing the resources and network they need to launch and grow their business. WE BOS unifies and supports all women entrepreneurs, from startups to home-based businesses to the established brick-and-mortar mainstays of Boston’s neighborhoods. By expanding the economic potential of women entrepreneur, together we ensure that our city is the best it can be.
Friday, June 1, 2018
First Fridays: Island Breeze // Seaport
Celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month! We are partnering with Boston Caribbean Fashion Week for the 4th year in a row to kick off summer on the waterfront. Join us for fashion on display, DJ Mikey D, Riddim Symphony, live performance, sunny cocktails, dancing, contemporary art, and harbor views. Join us the first Friday of every month from 5 to 10 PM for an evening of art, music, fun activities, specialty cocktails, and dancing all night.
MFA First Friday // Boston
Enjoy a festive cocktail and music with friends! MFA First Fridays is on the first Friday of each month from 6:00–9:30 pm. Join us for fine art, music, bars featuring signature cocktails, and delicious tapas available for purchase.
Too Peace: A Farewell Event // Dorchester
This Summer, Black Venus is pleased to announce that they will be relocating to Chicago to continue pursuing their career in the performing arts. Black welcomes everyone to enjoy one last night of beloved community, art & performances! Doors open at 6:30pm and performance sets by Black Venus, Dzidzor & Billy Dean Thomas. Open Mic sign-ups at 7pm (limited slots) AND the chance to watch an exclusive live recording of SPECULUM, a multimedia performance project directed by Black Venus. This event is all ages & open to the public! Sliding-scale suggested donation: $5-25.
Freedom: An Open Mic // Roxbury
Meta Arts and Haley House Bakery Cafe present FREEDOM: AN OPEN MIC. Juneteenth (June 19) marks the end of slavery in America. We want to hear from you! What are your thoughts on freedom in America? Bring your quotes, poems,spoken word, facts and opinions as we explore this topic in depth.
First Fridays Youth Open Mic // Jamaica Plain
Doors open and dinner is served at 7. Open mic begins around 7:30. Bring your friends! Bring your art! You are welcome! Free for under 26, $10 suggested donation for over 26. All ages and talents are welcome on the mic.
Blaque Pt. 2 // Downtown
Blaque introduces Pt 2, providing Afro & Caribbean vibes to New England socialites in an upscale environment.
Tef Poe Presents: A Celebration of Artists & Activism // Allston
Join Tef Poe—hiphop artist, activist, and Hutchins Center Nasir Jones Hiphop Fellow—for an evening celebrating his time at Harvard. The night will feature performances by rising stars of Hip-Hop including Cheech Forreign, The Knuckles, Giday, and Dzidzor with DJs Morshabazz and Kay Kay 47. Tef Poe will play a headlining set, and attendees are invited to an after party at Mass Apparel directly following the concert.
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Garden Basics Workshop // Roxbury
Learn basic techniques for gardening in raised-bed gardens and other small spaces. This workshop is required for all Build-a-Garden applicants. Participants create a garden map, use the square-foot method, and learn from demonstrations of planting techniques. Facilitated by Nataka Crayton-Walker, professional gardener/farmer, and youth from The Food Project. Located at The Dudley Greenhouse, 11 Brook Avenue, Roxbury. Part of our Grow Well, Eat Well, Be Well 2018 workshop series. Questions? Contact Angel Araiza at aaraiza@thefoodproject.org or 617-442-1322 x55.
Freedom Forum: Stranger Fruit Film Screening // Roxbury
Come watch and discuss film Stranger Fruit, the definitive documentary about the police murder of Michael Brown, Jr, which led to a new rise in the struggle for Black Liberation. Hear updates about local cases of police brutality in the Boston region. We will be joined via Skype with Mike Brown Sr and filmmaker Jason Pollock! Hosted by Mass Action Against Police Brutality.
Boston Women’s Market - Spring Edition // Jamaica Plain
It's that special time of year when the birds begin to sing and when you can be 80% sure it won't snow again (#NewEngland). What better way to celebrate than by ditching your snowsuit and donning some sunnies at Boston Women's Market- Spring Edition?! Come socialize, support, and shop with your favorite womxn artists, entrepreneurs, and local business owners. On June 2nd, at the beautiful Loring-Greenough House in Jamaica Plain, over 40 womxn creatives & small business owners from all over the New England area will be selling their wares and promoting their products. From vintage clothing to feminist art, get your shopping on AND feel good about it.
7th Annual Worcester Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival // Worcester
Food Truck Festivals of America will be home in The Bay State for the 7th Annual Worcester Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival in Worcester, MA. Featuring some of the area's most popular food trucks, dishing out fan favorites. Along with dozens of regional and national craft breweries, FTFA will be bringing the ultimate food truck experience to Worcester's City Hall Common.
MFA Film: Hoop Dreams // Boston
First exhibited at the 1994 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the audience award for best documentary, Hoop Dreams tells the true story of two black American teenagers who are plucked from a rough Chicago neighborhood and given the opportunity to play basketball for a legendary high school coach at a suburban prep school. William Gates and Arthur Agee soon discover that their dreams of NBA glory are not so easily achieved, as they encounter a series of obstacles including the intense pressures of academics, family life, financial troubles, and cutthroat athletic competition. What emerges is a sympathetic portrait of two black teenagers striving to live their dream, and a candid exploration of our society’s tendency to exploit young black athletes by making promises of fame and fortune that rarely come to pass.
Second Annual Haitian American Business Expo // Roxbury
The Haitian American Business Expo, Inc. / U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its second annual Haitian American Business Expo and Job Fair on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, MA. The event is free and open to the public and offers the opportunity to network with hundreds of business owners and entrepreneurs, attend FREE entrepreneurial workshops & seminars, apply for private and government jobs, and meet your local elected officials.
The Innocent Convicts Film Screening // Back Bay
The Boston Public Library will host a free screening of the documentary film, The Innocent Convicts. This film sheds a powerful light on the issue of wrongful convictions in America. Our aim is to use the power of nonfiction storytelling to illuminate the critical issue of wrongful convictions and provide citizens with multiple insights about the varying causes.
Celebrating Douglass: A Bicentennial Forum // Roxbury
Join us for a special celebration of Frederick Douglass's Bicentennial! As part of Mass History Day this year, high school and middle school students from across the state submitted projects related to Douglass, African American history and more; the winners of the competition will be on hand to receive cash awards and to present their projects alongside noted Douglass scholars David Blight (Yale University), Lois Brown (Wesleyan University), and John Stauffer (Harvard University). After the forum, the afternoon will close with a specially commissioned, Fredrick Douglass-themed “choral poem” researched, written, and performed by high school student poets.
15th Annual Haley House Block Party // Roxbury
Join us in kicking off summer with our 15th annual Block Party & Fundraiser happening on Saturday, June 2, from 4-7pm! This fun neighborhood event features fabulous silent auction items & raffle prizes, music, games & activities for kids, a wine tasting, and delicious food. All proceeds benefit programming for our community and ALL ARE WELCOME! Suggested donation is $10 for adults/ Kids are free! Location: Montgomery Street, Boston's South End (between Dartmouth St. & Union Park). Featured Performers include DJ WhySham, South End Dynamite and Desperate Measures Street Band
That Vibe 2 // Roxbury
THAT VIBE is back with more fresh Boston artists, bringing you that Boston flavor and Boston swag with a splash of "Bad Decisions". If you were a part of THAT VIBE then you already know the energy in the building will be second to none. ITS A PARTY!!! DANCE, DANCE, DANCE. Of course you're gonna hear that trap music, hip-hop, reggae and afro beats. Music provided by BDC's own Fumesco, with special guest DJ Frandiego and headliner, the infamous Bobby Banggers. The theme this go around.."house music vibe" Do not get it twisted, you don't want to miss out! We invited some really dope people to make it even more epic. We will have special performances by Najee Janey, HaroCaz, Monahlyan, and Treva Holmes. Need I say more!
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Celebrity Kids Talent & Fashion Show // Roxbury
On June 3rd come witness over 30 youth models showcase designs from some great Boston designers and Brands! Live Performance from KING ROSCOE himself and Boston's SEEFOUR! Mouth dropping dance performances from Stajez, BCITY REPS, Imperfectly Perfected Dance Troupe, UNKNOWN HYPE DANCE COMPANY and ITM. This is an all ages family friendly event with vendors, shopping, pictures and more. Tickets are limited so get your tickets ASAP!
Soulfood Sundays // Cambridge
A new event series dedicated to timeless music. Listen to an eclectic mix of Soul, R&B, & Funk Classics. Look out for special guest DJ’s & feature Bands as well.
Cousin Stizz Concert // Allston
In celebration of the three year anniversary of his Suffolk County album, Cousin Stizz is putting on a special show at Paradise Rock Club!