July 23, 2018 - July 29, 2018

Tuesday, July 24

Zumba On the Esplanade | Esplanade

All summer long we are hosting free fitness events – for members and non-members – throughout the Boston community. Our Summer Series is all about having fun, getting your sweat on, and sharing a love of fitness! All events are co-ed. Zumba is a total body workout based on Latin and International dance movements and rhythms.

Women With Purpose: Summer Soiree 2018 | Seaport

Women with Purpose invites you to enjoy a summer night of networking, complimentary drinks and snacks on the rooftop patio of Industrious in the seaport! Come dressed in your summer attire and ready to mix and mingle with the most diverse group of empowering women in Boston! Complimentary drinks will be served starting at 6pm, so come early! See you there!

Vocal Jazz Cafe | Roxbury

Every Tuesday at Slade’s Bar & Grill stop by for the Vocal Jazz Cafe. Hosted by Kaicee King, sign up for the open mic and have the opportunity to sing with the band. No dress code and free cover.

Brockton Poetry Series: Iris Lapaix | Brockton

Iris Lapaix is a Dominican-American Afro Latina native to Boston, MA. She utilizes various art forms–such as but not limited to poetry, music and cooking–in her rotation of pleasures.  She’s been writing poetry since her youth and enjoys the beauty of painting a portrait or scene with the rhythm of words.

Shakespeare on the Common | Downtown

Free Shakespeare on the Common has been a tradition on Boston Common for the past 22 years. This year the company presents “Richard III” an intense drama that follows the ruthless climb of the king and the devastation he leaves in his path as he gains power and control over the kingdom.

Boston Harbor Hotels: Summer in the City Series | Waterfront

Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in The City Series is back with live music, cold beer and beautiful sunsets! Enjoy sips from Stella Artois, Blue Point Brewery, and Spiked Seltzer while listening to live music on the water every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all summer long! Plus, catch a movie at dusk every Friday.

Wednesday, July 25

KickBack Boston | Theatre District

Yooo! The fete continues. We've called on two dope female DJ’s who have been humbly killing the scene, our hometown favorite DJ Slickvick and special guest DJ from Los Angeles Tiara Monique Music to bring the heat. Subtle disclaimer, we’re betting the whole house on ‘em. They both will make their “The KickBack” debut at The W Hotel - The Gallery.

The City Talks: Power | Fenway

How can we redirect systems of power within Boston to support people of color? Join Boston-area thinkers, institutions, entrepreneurs, activists, city officials, and artists at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for a discussion inspired by themes found in the exhibition "Casanova's Europe: Art, Pleasure, and Power in the 18th Century," on view July 8–October 8, 2018. Our moderator for the evening will be educator and activist Alicia Greene. Panelists include Bashezo, Transdisciplinary Performance and Installation creative, QTBIPOC (Queer Trans Black Indigenous People of Color) Arts and Community space/place maker, founder of Project Resuscitation, co-founder of UnBound Bodies Collective and assistant professor at MassArt, Hansy Better Barraza , AIA, LEED AP, co-founder of Studio Luz Architects and Professor of Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design and Liz Miranda, executive director, Hawthorne Youth and Community Center.

Reach Outdoor Dance Performance | Cambridge

Join us at this free performance featuring teens from the Greater Boston area in original choreography with an eclectic program of modern, jazz, improvisation, hip-hop, contemporary and ethnic dance. The Reach crew will be performing at 14 venues this summer, but this is the only show open to the public - don't miss it! Bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes, so you can join us on stage after the finale! Location: Municipal Lot #5, behind HMart in Central Square.

The Black Comedy Explosion | Roxbury

Join Boston’s bad boy of comedy, Jonathan Gates as he hosts the Black Comedy Explosion every Wednesday. Featuring some of the best comedians seen on shows such as BET’s ComicView, Def Comedy Jam and Comedy Central. Doors open at 7PM and show starts at 9PM. $15 cover.

Viva El Latin Quarter Summer Series Block Party | Hyde Park

Come party with us in the Latin Quarter! Hang out and enjoy a summer evening with your neighbors. We’ll have music, games, activities, free food, and more. Join us at 6:00 pm on the Blessed Sacrament Church Plaza (361 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130). Free ice cream will also be provided by JP Licks! You’re not going to want to miss this!

The Fever Tour: Ar’mon & Trey w/ Bomb Digz  & Lucki Starr | Back Bay

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, the sibling duo Ar'mon And Trey emerges with a focused, fresh, and fiery take on R&B, imbuing simmering soul with 21st-century style.

Shakespeare on the Common | Downtown

Free Shakespeare on the Common has been a tradition on Boston Common for the past 22 years. This year the company presents “Richard III” an intense drama that follows the ruthless climb of the king and the devastation he leaves in his path as he gains power and control over the kingdom.

Boston Harbor Hotels: Summer in the City Series | Waterfront

Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in The City Series is back with live music, cold beer and beautiful sunsets! Enjoy sips from Stella Artois, Blue Point Brewery, and Spiked Seltzer while listening to live music on the water every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all summer long! Plus, catch a movie at dusk every Friday.

Thursday, July 26

The Innocent Convicts Film Screening | Cambridge

The Cambridge 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.

Raphael Saadiq & Ali Shaheed Muhammad at Royale | Downtown

Fun fact: the last time Raphael Saadiq played in Boston was 2011! We can't wait to have him back NEXT WEEK, and having Ali Shaheed Muhammed (of A Tribe Called Quest) opening up makes the show even better! Tickets still available!

GCS Community Dinner | Roxbury

Grow it. Cook it. Share it. presents community dinner every Thursday throughout the summer at Hawthorne Youth and Community Center beginning July 12! Stop by from 6:00 to 7:30 to enjoy a meal with members of the community and converse with youth and adults alike about how we all can help build up our neighborhoods. Email: dsommer02@gmail.com or call (617) 427-0613 for additional information.

Shakespeare on the Common | Downtown

Free Shakespeare on the Common has been a tradition on Boston Common for the past 22 years. This year the company presents “Richard III” an intense drama that follows the ruthless climb of the king and the devastation he leaves in his path as he gains power and control over the kingdom.

ICA Free Thursday Night | Seaport

The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM.

Boston Harbor Hotels: Summer in the City Series | Waterfront

Boston Harbor Hotel's Summer in The City Series is back with live music, cold beer and beautiful sunsets! Enjoy sips from Stella Artois, Blue Point Brewery, and Spiked Seltzer while listening to live music on the water every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all summer long! Plus, catch a movie at dusk every Friday.

South Bay Summer Sweat | Dorchester

We’re bringing the HEAT to South Bay with free outdoor workouts on Thursdays this summer. ‘South Bay Summer Sweat’ will take place on four Thursday evenings with local Boston fitness trainers. Our partners will provide 60-minute workout routines outside on the new thoroughfare District Ave. at South Bay. Our local retailers will also provide giveaways and goodies for attendees. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.

Friday, July 27

Annual Skip Work Beach Day | Westport

#SWBD is an annual informal meet-up. We pick a date and location, and just gather. Many people bring games/activities such as volleyball, limbo, spades, dominoes, etc. People also bring food and beverages to share. As for a meeting spot, look for a large group of "us" on the beach. Once the first person arrives, we will post on this page where we are setting up. We’re excited to have Afrobeat Fit provide a sampler class at noon! Close your eyes and imagine: warm weather, dancing in the sand, the ocean as a backdrop, and blazing beats!

51st Annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts | Downtown

Join us for the largest Puerto Rican & Latino Festival In New England. Amusement rides, food and a free concert for the whole family!

Brand Nubian at City Winery | West End

Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 8pm.

One Life Physique Paint Night w/ Sanaa With Friends | Dorchester

Join One Life Physique for a Sanaa with Friends multicultural painting experience. Meet us at One Life Physique, we will be painting Peaches. Doors open at 6pm and painting begins at 6:30pm.

2nd Annual Evening of Entrepreneurship & Media | Oaks Bluff, Martha’s Vineyard

NAMIC New England and Hustle and Thrive Company present the 2nd Annual Evening of Entrepreneurship & Media event being held at Island Images & Crossroads Gallery in Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard. This event is being held during Vineyard Legacy Week; a week filled with numerous events and activities highlighting the bond and value of historically black colleges and universities and their alumni. Our format includes a panel discussion followed by a networking cocktail reception. Our panel is filled filled with entrepreneurs and media experts soon to be announced. All of whom will share stories, failures and success tips on how to advance in your business or career. Moderated by NAMIC New England President Kamilah A'Vant. Open Bar and Light Eats provided. Wine bar sponsored by Amy Hampton & Sociologie Wines.

State of Emergency: Black & Brown Lives | Dorchester

They tried to Stop us! We are pushing forward. As of July 1, 2018 their have been 24 shooting homicides, 5 stabbing homicides and 87 non fatal shooting victims. We have a state of emergency! Join youth, victims, families & community members as we demand accountability from our elected officials and leaders. We know the root cause to violence is poverty. Specifically in Roxbury there is a Bio-lab testing Anthrax & Ebola, A Methadone Clinic, the city Morgue, a homeless shelter and a prison all on the same block. Poverty is man made which means it can be corrected. Join us as we demand accountability, transparency and action.

Leftovers The Play | Dorchester

Jalil and Kwamaine just want their family to be "Cosby Show Happy," but that kind of life doesn't seem to be in the cards -- until an enormous dandelion sprouts in front of their South Philly home and wishes start falling from the sky. Seizing the possibility of no longer feeling like the city's leftovers, the brothers begin to dream their way out of the cycle of poverty that has governed their lives, and find themselves on an adventure they never could have imagined. Company One's new play Leftovers takes root at Strand Theatre in Boston.

96.9 Get Up Crew Boat Cruise | Boston Harbor

Come out and party on the water with Ramiro, Pebbles, Melissa & Wiggy. This year's Morning Show Boat Cruise is scheduled for Friday, July 27th.

Shakespeare on the Common | Downtown

Free Shakespeare on the Common has been a tradition on Boston Common for the past 22 years. This year the company presents “Richard III” an intense drama that follows the ruthless climb of the king and the devastation he leaves in his path as he gains power and control over the kingdom.

Saturday, July 28

Fitness in the Park | Cambridge

For one hour, join in and get fit! Come break a sweat and soak up some sunshine with Boston's A-List 2016 & 2017 Zumba awardee - Ingrid Lasalle at Clement C. Morgan Park. Invite a friend or come alone (men & women). All fitness levels are welcome. See you soon!

Summerfest 2k18 Community Carnival | Roxbury

Union Capital Boston in conjunction with Urban Edge presents our 1st annual SummerFest 2K18 Community Carnival. The day includes music, carnival rides and game, food, local vendors, special performances, voter registration and more. Rain date is Saturday August 4, 2018 11AM-4PM.

Family Fun at the Beach | Quincy

Family Fun at the Beach is a FREE community event sponsored by Life Community Church, Quincy. It will feature games, face painting, inflatable jumpers, balloon animals, crafts and prizes! Concessions will be available for purchase from Daddy's Fried Dough. Families are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for the sundown showing of Peter Rabbit.

51st Annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts | Downtown

Join us for the largest Puerto Rican & Latino Festival In New England. Amusement rides, food and a free concert for the whole family!

Strictly the Best Reggae Day Party | Roxbury

The Strictly The Best Reggae Day Party is back! And just like last time, we're promising you Good Vibes with Good People!!! Wine to the riddims of old school reggae and quench your thirst with our house made "Roxbury Rum Punch."

Black Cotton Club Jam Session & Cookout | Boston

Not only are we having a Jam Session featuring GUYS (Live Band), we are also having a Cookout to celebrate your support and presence in our community.

Ova Ez Day Party | Downtown

This event is free until 5:00PM  and $15 after. Music by DJ Real P and DJ Bobby Bangers. Complimentary chicken & waffles and extended food menu for sale. Tickets are only available at the door.

House of Tafari Pop Up | Financial District

Join us on from 2PM to 5PM for a special weekend in collaboration with local fashion and headwrap company, House of Tafari Collection. We have the team from House of Tafari Collection at the store for TWO full days! We've got a fun weekend for you planned, including time to meet and learn from the House of Tafari Collection team, an outdoor fashion show featuring Ten Thousand Villages & House of Tafari products, headwrapping tutorials and a special gift for the best wrapping technique.

Black Market Dudley Self Care Pop Up | Roxbury

We must make deliberate time to self-care Spa Day during this stressful political climate. As our community is under attack, we must become selfish. Selfish in the sense that we recharge, recommit to the reclamation of our time, energy and our soul so we can continue to do the work! For the next week and a half, our focus will be on self-care practices and practitioners as they pop-up with through the weekend! We will have over 20 Black Owned Business that have select product and services that include brows, nails, lashes, beard, locs styling, massage and crystal work!

Audiofrica 1 Year Anniversary Celebration Dinner & Party | Roxbury

We at Appsfrica will be celebrating the 1 year Anniversary of our company and App Audiofrica. Come celebrate our 1 year Anniversary with us. Tickets are $30 advance and $35 at the door. Also  includes dinner.

Leftovers The Play | Dorchester

Jalil and Kwamaine just want their family to be "Cosby Show Happy," but that kind of life doesn't seem to be in the cards -- until an enormous dandelion sprouts in front of their South Philly home and wishes start falling from the sky. Seizing the possibility of no longer feeling like the city's leftovers, the brothers begin to dream their way out of the cycle of poverty that has governed their lives, and find themselves on an adventure they never could have imagined. Company One's new play Leftovers takes root at Strand Theatre in Boston.

Liz Miranda Campaign Office Opening & Open House | Dorchester

Please join the Committee to Elect Liz Miranda
as we open our new Campaign Headquarters in the heart of the 5th Suffolk District. Come meet Liz, say hi, check out our new home, help us rock the block, make calls, plus celebrate with Team Liz! It will be lots of fun! Kids, friends, neighbors and anyone who wants to see change for our beloved 5th Suffolk District are welcome! Refreshments from the community will be served!

Figment Boston 2018 | Rose Kennedy Greenway

FIGMENT is an explosion of creative energy. It's a free, annual celebration of participatory art and culture where everything is possible. For one weekend each summer, we transform The Rose Kennedy Greenway into a large-scale collaborative artwork - and then it's gone.InterACT with the public art projects, reACT to the dance performances, ACTivate your imagination, and create an artifACT or abstrACT idea!

An Evening with The Temptations & The Four Tops | Cohasset

See the legendary Tempations and Four Tops as their tour stops through Massachusetts.

HIIT & Fit Wit Asics Studio | Back Bay

Grab your friends and get ready to sweat! Marathon Sports has teamed up with the trainers from ASICS Studio - a new fitness app from ASICS - for a free outdoor workout. Erin Bailey and Kelli Fierras will lead us through a 45-minute long HIIT workout, including cardio and strength intervals designed to torch calories and sculpt muscle. Don't miss this chance to work out with two of Boston's best trainers! First 150 attendees will receive a sweet swag bag, too! What should you bring? Bring a mat, water bottle, and towel if you need it. And of course, bring your enthusiasm!

Shakespeare on the Common | Downtown

Free Shakespeare on the Common has been a tradition on Boston Common for the past 22 years. This year the company presents “Richard III” an intense drama that follows the ruthless climb of the king and the devastation he leaves in his path as he gains power and control over the kingdom.

Diner en Noir | Financial District

Le Diner en Noir - Boston is an all black attire, 3-part themed gourmet dining experience consisting of an Aperitif Signature infused cocktail hour, 3-course paired seated dinner & digestif after dinner party.

Sunday, July 29

Queens Hike Too! | Milton

Queens Co. is kicking off our Health and Wellness initiative this summer in an effort to encourage women of color to get outdoors, get active, and live our best lives! Join us as we hike the Blue Hills Reservation, connect with nature and build community with other like-minded women of color. RSVP to join us for a private picnic after the hike featuring a catered lunch, wine, and drinks. Each attendee will also receive a free shirt from our exclusive merchandise collection that will be launching at the end of the summer.

51st Annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts | Downtown

Join us for the largest Puerto Rican & Latino Festival In New England. Amusement rides, food and a free concert for the whole family!

The Caf HBCU Alumni Brunch | Downtown

The Caf HBCU Alumni Brunch Series in conjunction with NEHBCU and Boston Area HBCU Alumni invite all HBCU Alumni, PWI Alumni of Color, Pan-Hell Greeks, members of the #TalentedTenth, along with friends, family and fans of the aforementioned to join us for The Caf HBCU Alumni Brunch at Crave in Downtown Boston! Menu choices include Crave's renowned Chicken and Waffles and either 1 Mimosa/drink ticket or bottomless Mimosas. Special curated playlist with your favorite HBCU Audio Staples, Trap Anthems and R&B hits!

5th Annual Cambridge Jazz Festival | Cambridge

Cambridge's biggest jazz event! 10,000+ attendance. Danehy Park. Free admission. Show goes on, rain or shine.

House of Tafari Pop Up | Financial District

Join us on from 2PM to 5PM for a special weekend in collaboration with local fashion and headwrap company, House of Tafari Collection. We have the team from House of Tafari Collection at the store for TWO full days! We've got a fun weekend for you planned, including time to meet and learn from the House of Tafari Collection team, an outdoor fashion show featuring Ten Thousand Villages & House of Tafari products, Headwrapping tutorials and a special gift for the best wrapping technique.

Beyonce Brunch | Downtown

Scholars presents our Beyonce Brunch #8! The DJ will be playing all your favorite Beyonce, Destiny's Child, & Jay-Z hits from 12pm-4pm. Beyonce themed Brunch and Cocktail Menu. We're also giving away tickets to see Beyonce and Jay-Z in concert at the On the Run Tour II in Boston! Themed photo props & giveaways to get that perfect instagram post!

Salem Summer Jam 2018 | Salem

An all day free event that is held at the Salem Willows. Hosted by Royal Blendz, DJ Cito, FlyKidz Ent., & the Salem YMCA!We will have many games and activities for kids, teens, adults, and people of all ages! This year we will also be hosting a dance battle! We look forward on seeing all of you there!

Central Flea | Cambridge

The Central Flea is open every Sunday, May through October! Vintage and antique dealers,  artists, designers, specialty food vendors, food trucks, Lamplighter Brewing Co. Beer Garden and much more! All at our new bigger location - University Park!

SoWa Open Market | South End

Now in its 15th season, the award-winning SoWa Open Market is Boston's largest celebration of local artisans, farmers, food trucks, brewers, and musicians. Every Sunday, shop from over 175 makers and enjoy Boston’s first ever Beer Barn, a beer hall and taproom housed in the iconic SoWa Power Station. Created in partnership with Craft Collective, the Barn will showcase a curated selection of local brews and ciders. Come for the beer, stay for the lawn games and live music. You can find us in the SoWa Art + Design District, amidst a vibrant landscape of art studios, galleries, boutiques, and the SoWa Vintage Market. Meet the makers, explore the neighborhood, and shop local this weekend. As always, the SoWa Open Market is family friendly, pet friendly, and free.

Joe Malaika Presents Summer Clash | Boston

Joe Malaika debuts his new swimwear collection. We create suits that make women feel secure and understood. That includes chains, sequin and of course prints is what we hope to work with the most - experience the fabric!

Shakespeare on the Common | Downtown

Free Shakespeare on the Common has been a tradition on Boston Common for the past 22 years. This year the company presents “Richard III” an intense drama that follows the ruthless climb of the king and the devastation he leaves in his path as he gains power and control over the kingdom.

Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam | Cambridge

The doors open at 7:30 pm every Sunday and we start with our "Poetry Slam." The "Featured Poet" will start roughly at 9:00 pm accompanied by the Jeff Robinson Trio. After the Featured Poet, we have our "Open Mic" also accompanied by the Jeff Robinson Trio. There's $7 cover charge at the door, and the Lizard Lounge is a 21+ venue.