June 4, 2018 - June 10, 2018
Monday, June 4th
Boston & The Arts | South End
Join us Monday, June 4th at A R E A Gallery in Boston's South End for a mixer for creative professionals | 6PM - 8PM | 460 C Harrison Ave, Boston. Boston Arts & Music Soul Fest founder, Catherine Morris, will speak about the upcoming festival and how you can get involved. BAMS Fest focuses on providing a platform for artists of color. Come learn about this organization and the vendor opportunities that are available! Live music by DJ Bobby Bangers, spoken word by SublimeLuv, photography by Katie Brogan, and media coverage by Lagos Days, Paris Nights blogger & Boston Come Through podcast host Genevieve Angelique.
Welcome to Boston Cast Party for Born For This | Dorchester
Celebrate the arrival of Grammy Award-winning icon, BeBe Winans and the cast of Born for This: A New Musical. Join us as Boston’s best singers, and musical theatre artists salute the cast of this story of family, love and forgiveness. Meet & Greet reception with cast to follow. Refreshments will be served.
Ledisi: Let The Love Rule Tour | Theatre District
Ledisi is a 12x Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse who has wowed fans ever since she came onto the scene. See her live in Boston!
Dudley Reads Bookclub | Roxbury
Dudley Reads Book Club will be discussing An American Marriage by Tayari Jones on June 4, 6:00p at the Frugal Bookstore on 57 Warren Street.
Tuesday, June 5th
Scooperbowl | Downtown Boston
The 36th annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl® presented by Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ is the nation's largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival. Whether you're a volunteer or professional ice-cream-eater, you play a huge part in our mission to conquer cancer. Ongoing through the 7th!
Kendrick Lamar, SZA & Schoolboy Q Tour | Mansfield
See Kendrick Lamar, SZA & Schoolboy Q live!
Wednesday, June 6th
Wine Down Wednesday Open Mic ft. Anson Raps | Roxbury
We're almost one week away from our Wine Down Wednesday Open Mic! The feature for June 2018 is ANSON RAP$. ANSON RAP$ been making major moves in the city since last year! With a single out, being featured in DigBoston recently as one of the 15 artists to look out for and his FIRST music video being released before he features, we had to get him for June! Please show him some love and support by coming out! On the ones and twos, our DJ's WHYSHAM & DJ Troy Frost with our host Amanda Shea!
Michael Eric Dyson at First Parish Church | Cambridge
Harvard Book Store welcomes acclaimed writer and Georgetown professor MICHAEL ERIC DYSON for a discussion of his latest book, What Truth Sounds Like: Robert F. Kennedy, James Baldwin, and Our Unfinished Conversation About Race in America.
Bachata Room | Cambridge
This week we are super excited to have the beautiful and super talented ladies of Caramelo Boston debuting their amazing new routine! + Bachata royalty J&L Bachata Bringing one of their teams! for a night full of Dancing, performances and great energy! Beginner/intermediate Bachata Class will be taught by the super talented Juan Ricardo Contreras. Drop-ins are welcome and no partner is needed. DJ Ninrod & DJ Flaquito are also spinning your favorites Bachata, Salsa, Merengue & Kizomba all night!
Thursday, June 7th
Crossing the Line to Freedom: A Musical Narrative | Boston
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.
JAMN 94.5 Presents Joyner Lucas - I’m Kind of a Big Deal Tour | Fenway
See Joyner Lucas live!
Suffolk DA Candidates Debate | Roxbury
Join us at the historic Hibernian Hall on June 7 for the first Suffolk County DA Debate. You will hear from all Suffolk County district attorney candidates. The debate will be moderated by Callie Crossley. District attorneys are the most powerful people in the criminal justice system – and they're accountable only to voters. Hear from the DA candidates and get informed before you head to the polls this fall. Doors open at 6:00, the debate begins at 6:30. Seating is first come, first serve. Food will be provided. This event is free and open to all!
Kompa Lounge | Boston
Each and every Thursday evening at Savvor Boston Restaurant and Lounge, come enjoy some Haitian culture. In a true lounge setting, enjoy Kompa music from live DJs, Haitian cuisine and cocktails. This about the Haitian culture but it's for everyone!
Unapologetic Women of Color E-book Launch Party | Allston
Celebrate the launch of We, Ceremony's first e-book: Liberación/Liberasyon/Libertação/解放: Unapologetic Women of Color. This e-book features Chardline Chanel-Faiteau, Zubeda Khan, and Lydia López, three women of color leaders in Boston who are redefining the narrative of what it means to be a woman of color.
Summer Patio Party: Uno, Dos, Tres - Sangria! | East Boston
If you love Sangria and Margaritas, this is the event for you! Join us for the kick off of the First Patio Party of the 2018 Summer Season. Voted “The Best Hidden Gem" of 2017 by the Improper Bostonian, our patio parties feature the best views of the Boston Skyline situated on the eastern Harbor. Our specialty menu for this evening includes Scallop Ceviche, Specialty Empanadas, and Grilled Pork Belly Puebla-Style Cemitas. Interested in other menu items? We will be featuring our full drink menu, our special patio menu, and great atmosphere. What more could you ask for? Admission price includes two (2) hours of parking, signature passed appetizers from our Executive Chef Mike DiCecca, beverage tastings from our partners Ruby Wines and Chateau St. Michelle featuring Sangrias, Margaritas, and everyone's favorite summer drink - Rose!
Friday, June 8th
The Haiti Initiative (SUD): Come Learn More | Cambridge
The Haiti Initiative is sending off 14 drums of donations and supplies to Haiti in preparation for hurricane season this year. Come learn about the initiative, get involved, bring donations. There will be Haitian snacks, music, and a some Haitian storytelling. See you there.
Reflection Performance Show | Dorchester
Having a chill sessions showcase! Come enjoy some vibes and local music.
Saturday, June 9th
Presenting a Poetry Reading by Denise Moyo | Natick
Solidarity is the gift that poetry gives us. Presenting Poetry Reading by Denise Moyo, author of: This Love is Like the Gitmo, No Longer Prodigal, Pregnant with Words and Out of the Water. Denise Moyo was born in Zimbabwe and later moved to the United States. She attended Boston University and is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed applied behavior analyst. In addition to her poetry, Denise is a songwriter.Doors Open at 1:00. Reading starts at 1:30. Refreshments will be provided at the reading.
Boston’s Black Owned Business Pop Up | Seaport
Join us for our June Boston Black Owned Business (BBOB) Pop-Up Market. This event is free and open to the public in the heart of the Seaport area at District Hall, 75 Northern Ave. Come shop and support local black owned businesses while enjoying music, raffles and community building. The Gather restaurant and bar will be open for our guests with great views of the city.
Heat Seekers Convention | Brockton
*Proceeds will go to East Bridgewater crash victim Chris Desir’s mother.* Lets celebrate the incredible young man he was. Join us for our annual sneaker convention at the Boys & Girls Club of Brockton. Prepare to experience a sneaker head's dream environment with the best sneakers and clothing out for sale, trade, and to view. We will have mystery raffles throughout the event. Buy 1 ticket or grab an arm's length and better your chance to win. Any three point shooters out there? Take your shot at winning a three point shootout. We will be selling food and drinks.
Masterpiece Day | Dorchester
When we look at the scars and wounds we have endured over the course of our lives, we feel as if we are not good enough. We clearly see our shortcomings and imperfections, but we are blind to the beautiful creation that stares back at us in the mirror. The concept of Masterpiece was created for us to discover the way we appear in God’s eyes and understand that we were made with a purpose. At this Masterpiece Day, we want you to learn more ways to live as Christ's beautiful creation.
Caribbean American Heritage Festival | Roxbury
To showcase who we are, where we from and our achievers. Join in the celebration of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Come out and support “CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL” - Caribbean Diaspora Awareness Day to be held Saturday, June 9, 2018.
Gouyad Session Day Party | Quincy
Rhoaming present Gouyad Session Day Party on Saturday, June 9th! Music by DJ Super Duke and DJ Myoutt. The day party is from 4pm to 9pm and 21+. Vip tables, hookah, kitchen and bar on site. Parking is also free! Save $5 by getting your tickets in advance!
Emotional Emancipation Circle | Cambridge
Emotional Emancipation Circles℠ were originated by Community Healing Network, Inc., (CHN), and are the product of a collaboration between CHN and the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi), and part of the larger global grassroots movement for emotional emancipation being spearheaded by CHN. The EE Circles℠ process is one of many strategies devised by CHN to build the movement for freedom from the lies of white superiority and Black inferiority, and other emotional legacies of enslavement and racism. EE Circles℠ are inspired by the self-help movement and grounded in the principles of Ma’at, the ancient Egyptian understanding of the fundamental order of the universe.
MFA Summer Dance Party | Fenway
Join us at Boston’s most stylish party of the year! The Summer Party, hosted by the Museum Council, is held in the MFA’s elegantly transformed Shapiro Family Courtyard with DJ Rich DiMare spinning music all night long. VIP ticket holders enjoy an exclusive pre-party with an interactive art making experience. Buy your tickets today because they will sell out! Advance ticket sales only; no door sales.
Let's Get Healthy - Neighborhood Block Party | Dorchester
Calling all TNT neighbors, families and friends of all ages to JOIN US as we kick-off our summer season the right way - HEALTHY! Meet us at Elmhurst Park on Saturday, June 9th for activities, snacks and local resources celebrating a healthy lifestyle in our community. Save the Date - more info to come.
2018 Kite & Bike Festival | Dorchester
With a history dating back to 1969, the Franklin Park Coalition has hosted the Kite and Bike Festival every year since 2010 on the Saturday after Mother’s Day. The festival brings out more than 1,000 people to fly kites, ride bikes, picnic, and enjoy the sun. With food trucks, affordable kites for sale, and the beautiful scenery of Franklin Park, this rite of Spring is not to be missed! Come out and enjoy the day with us!
Blue Hill Corridor Neighborhood & Business to Business Assembly | Dorchester
We are Re-Writing the Rules for our local economy. We are coming together to create an investment plan for the Blue Hill Corridor, to move community control and planning up the supply chain, and to create the future we need now. Residents and Business Owners Connected to the Blue Hill Corridor: Come share your experience, voice, and ideas. Be a part of creating a thriving, community-controlled neighborhood.
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival | Cambridge
Dragon Boat Racing will happen!
Summer Fitness Series | Dorchester
Join us on for our 2nd Annual Summer Fitness Series Walking Group. Sponsored by Boston Public Health & Boston Parks and Recreation. Starting June 9th and ending September 24th. We will take that 2+ walk around Franklin Park with some surprises along the way!! Walking/Running Shoes & Water are a must. If you missed it last year, we had a blast! Join Us!
Sunday, June 10th
Selfish Women’s Group | Lynn
Local Author Vick Breedy is an advocate for women to lead healthier and happier lives by practicing self-care. Breedy created the Selfish Women’s Group to provide women with a space to address the issues that threaten their ability to practice self-care. She encourages women to be selfish with self-care and overcome the barriers and guilt associated with making themselves a priority. Breedy provides experts in the field of nutrition, fitness and counseling to guide the groups. The Selfish Women’s Groups are led by facilitators Paulomi Dave-Potter (MSW, LICSW), Lakisha Austin (MSW, MBA, LCSW) and Ashley Lissaint (Core Cardio Fitness Owner, MBA). Each facilitator helps attendees understand the importance of self-care, explore ways to practice it and identify behaviors that make it difficult to lighten the load women carry.
All Things Laletty & Co.: A Kitenge Affair | Somerville
Join us as we celebrate our culture in Ankara fashion! As we share our Summer collection with you, enjoy an evening of music, food, drinks and a fashion show. While you’re at it you might as well check out some of our new pieces on display at our pop up shop!
First Annual Speak Up! Somerville Telethon | Somerville
Somerville Media Center is excited to invite you to the First Annual Speak Up! Somerville Telethon on Sunday June 10th from 10am-10pm. SMC celebrates local talent, diversity and community as part of our Speak Up Somerville! Telethon to raise funds for preserving community media. This one-day event will feature community performers and leaders, our dedicated producers and volunteers as well as SMC members, staff and other supporters who will be on the air asking for donations to support the station. The 12-hour Telethon will be filled with a variety of activity and entertainment (more details to come). The Telethon also kicks-off SMC’s yearlong fundraising initiative “The Speak Up Somerville! SMC Fund”.
The Glow Up Day Party | Cambridge
Join LiteWork Events for The Glow Up Day Party, celebrating Boston's "Young, Black & Social"! Right in time for some warmer weather, join us for a late brunch and day party in your freshest Summer gear as The Black Owned Band provides live music, followed by the sounds of DJ Real P. The patio will be open, so be sure to catch the outdoor vibes, too! It's your season to GLOW UP!
The Pointer Sisters Free Concert | Copley
Join us for a free concert by the Grammy Award winning Pointer Sisters on Sunday, June 10 at 8:15 p.m. in Copley Square. The free concert by Grammy Award winning group will feature a mix of their hit songs, including "I'm So Excited." The concert is a part of a series of public activations and celebratory events being offered as the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) Annual Meeting is hosted in Boston this week.
Boat Cruise Summer Series ft. Ja Rule | Seaport District
Join us for a high energy hip hop boat on Sunday, June 10 as we throw it back to the 2000s all night with the one and only Ja Rule! 21+ with valid ID. Boarding time is 6pm sharp, the boat departs dock 7pm on the dot and returns at 10pm.
Bomba Dance Workshop | Cambridge
Learn to dance Bomba and have fun!!!! Bomba dance and music arrived to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean in the 16th Century, from West Africa. In the present time, is becoming very popular because of its challenging communication between dancers and drummers, especially among children, youth and adults from New York, Philadelphia, Florida, Chicago and Boston. Some of the sister dance-and-music forms from the Caribbean are the Punta from Honduras, Tumba from Haiti and Gwoka from Guadalupe, among others. Students will learn to dance Bomba Sicá, Bomba Cuembé, Bomba Holandé and Bomba Yubá, among others, while learning the music and the history in a fun way. Skirts will be provided for women, but you are welcome to bring your own. Live Bomba drum music!! Enjoyable friends and family activity!