August 13, 2018 - August 19, 2018

Monday, August 13th

National Prosecco Day Party | Back Bay | Free

Clink, clink, clink! Bring on the bubbly & be social with us. We're raising our glass loud and proud for National Prosecco Day! National Prosecco Day Party at Back Bay Social includes Gossip Girl Trivia at 8 PM, a $12 Prosecco tasting, Prosecco pong, Chambongos and giveaways.

Salsa in the Park | South End | Free

MetaMovements in collaboration with BCYF's Blackstone Community Center presents their weekly Salsa outdoors party to promote health and wellness! Free Salsa classes, performances, health information, music corner, social dancing and more! very Monday evening!

Tuesday, August 14th

Vocal Jazz Cafe | Roxbury | Free

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.

Zumba On the Esplanade | Esplanade | Free

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.

Jeremiah & Teyana Taylor in Concert | Downtown | $$$

Bowery Boston presents Jeremih and Teyana Taylor with DaniLeigh & friends. Doors open at 7pm. This is an 18+ show.

KizZouk Fusion Night - Monthly Social | Allston | $$

Welcome to our first ever Kizouk Tuesday at the luxurious Garage Boston Nightclub! Get ready for a brand new Afro-Latin dance party representing a delicious fusion of Brazilian Zouk & Kizomba music. Kizomba and B-Zouk are two of the fastest growing partner dances globally. The beautiful rhythmic music and sensual movements distinguish these two dance genres as unique but can easily be danced to similar musical styles. Come and discover the energy of these Afro-Latin social dances in a fun and friendly environment. No partner needed!

Wednesday, August 15th

Who Do You Value? The Relaunch of #StuckOnReplay | Roxbury | Free

Stuck-On-Replay in collaboration with The Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc., Violence In Boston Inc., Haley House Bakery Cafe, Sisters Unchained, Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race & Justice, Emancipation Initiative - Against Life Without Parole, and many other organizations will be hosting a major festive community event. There will be free food, dope performances from local poets, rap artists and much more! We have shifted our focus a bit from influencing policy makers to now, holding them accountable to the communities they represent! This event will be centered around the question that we pose to you and these public officials throughout all these local, state, and federal elections happening this year is, "Who do you value?"

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 7 PM and show starts at 9 PM. $15 cover.

Boston Grown Ups Museum | Seaport | $$$

Join us for another unique experience at Boston Grown Ups Museum (21+). Warning, this is probably too much to handle for one night out, but where else could you go to spend time with cuddly animals like baby goats, sheep, and bunnies, and also enjoy crafts and cocktails! Only one place would be silly enough to combine these things. We are partnering with Artisan's Asylum who will provide amazing activities including 3D printing, laser cut drink tags and much more! Bully Boy Distillers will provide cocktail making demonstrations and offer a free sample of their special creation. Celebrate the art of making at Boston Grown-Ups Museum with many unique activities and fun takeaways throughout the night!

Networking & Etiquette Workshop | Roxbury | Free

Come join us to learn to work the room at any networking event! Are you shy? Starting a business and need to build your Network? New in town and looking for like minded individuals? Come meet other community leaders, organizers, organizations, business owners, and gather resources. Bring your business cards and join our raffle for $3. Individual raffle tickets will be $1. Loosen up and be ready meet some amazing individuals/teams doing great things! If you have products for sale bring some samples to share with your peers. Let's leave our fears and worries about selling and networking at home as we branch off into a new way of being!

Boston Magazine’s Battle of the Burger | South Boston | $$$

An annual mouthwatering event where twenty restaurants compete for your votes and the coveted title of Burger Battle Champion. Guests will enjoy live entertainment by Hot Mess Band and DJ Ryan Brown! Partial ticket proceeds from Battle of the Burger benefit Family Reach, a group dedicated to alleviating the financial burden of cancer.

Thursday, August 16th

UniteBoston Worship Night | Downtown | Free

UniteBoston is having another worship night this summer. Make plans to attend this powerful evening of music as Christians from diverse denominations and ethnic backgrounds come together to worship Jesus!

Blackpicasso Birthday Showcase | Cambridge | $$$

This show features a lineup of twenty artists, musicians, spoken word artists and find art.

Leftovers The Play | Dorchester | Free

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.

Block Party Series at Eately Boston | Copley

Summer is too short to stay inside, so let's revel in the peak of the season together at Piazza all'Aperto, our block party series outside of Eataly Boston! From smoking grills to clinking glasses, these free evenings have all the ingredients to relax and enjoy summer – the same way an Italian would. Entry is free; food and drink tickets are available in advance or at the door.

Femme Fatale Boston | Downtown | Free

Femme Fatale Boston is THE event for creatives & tastemakers featuring an all female lineup of singers, rappers, comics, DJ's, producers, and spoken word poets. This event is presented by Xperience Creative x DrinkThink, in partnership with Women In Music Boston, eXpozed.TV, and Kingston Grille & Bar. The last event in the summer series takes place August 16th. Admission is free with registration and the event is 21+.

GCS Community Dinner | Roxbury | Free

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.

Anita Baker Live in Concert | Theatre District | $$$

See the one and only Anita Baker live in concert.

Kountry Wayne | Downtown | $$$

See comedian Kountry Wayne live in Boston.

Movies at the Lawn: Black Panther | South Boston | Free

BYO lawn blanket and lawn chair and join us for a free screening of the highest ranked movie in our recent movie survey, Black Panther! Snacks & drinks are available for purchase.

Black Renaissance: A Celebration of Black Art | Roxbury | Free

In honor of influential Black voices and artistry that emerged from the Harlem Renaissance and beyond, Hibernian Hall and the A.R.T. community are joining to celebrate the arrival of "The Black Clown," a music theater experience that illuminates a Black man’s resilience against oppression. Featuring Davóne Tines in the title role leading a chorus of twelve, and a new score by Michael Schachter, this production fuses vaudeville, opera, jazz, and spirituals to bring Langston Hughes’ verse to life onstage. "The Black Clown" will open conversations around the complexity of the black male identity, and the history of music, dance, literature and visual art in the black community. Join us for refreshments, special performances from Boston-based artists and a sneak peek of "The Black Clown." We will end the night in a discussion with "The Black Clown" company members and open the mic to the community for remarks on the importance of black art and culture. This event is free and open to the public.

Central Square Mural Project Kickoff | Cambridge | Free

Come kick off our Mural Project with us in style! We will be meeting in Lafayette Sq. at 5 PM to do a walk through of our 10 mural sites, ending in the IDEO parking lot at 6 PM where there will be live art, a DJ, food trucks, and other activities!

ABCD Presents Financial Education Series | Mattapan | Free

The National Campaign for Financial Literacy is affiliated with more than 4,000 financial learning centers across the US and Canada, teaching financial literacy to over 30,000 families monthly. We are partnering with the ABCD Neighborhood Service Center and offering a series of our complimentary workshops. We are proud to have Dr. Dolly Amaya, Harvard graduate, faculty, and financial professional; and her team presenting these workshops. Dr. Dolly brings a wealth of knowledge in academia and real life application experience, as an educator, agent of social change, and successful entrepreneur. She is also passionate about teaching financial literacy in the community as a basic financial foundation and necessity for all families.

Kompa Lounge | Financial District | Free

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!

Getting “Hard History” Right: An Evening with Teaching Tolerance | South End | $$

How should American slavery be taught? Most teachers agree the topic is critically important but lack the resources to do it justice. Teaching Hard History: American Slavery, a comprehensive framework and set of teaching materials, was designed to fill this gap. Join Teaching Tolerance and Professor Hasan Jeffries to learn more about Teaching Hard History and how it can help educators and students draw connections between historical events and present-day struggles for racial equality. You’ll hear about what we found in our year-long investigation into how the topic is taught and explore theTeaching Hard History Framework, which provides a blueprint for teaching how the world we inhabit today was shaped by slavery and its ideological progeny, white supremacy. The materials take advantage of new scholarship and primary sources, with each topic ending with pragmatic answers to the question, “How can I teach this?” The event is open to anyone working in the fields of education or racial justice and will include a panel discussion with educators and scholars, as well as a question-and-answer session.

Friday, August 17th

Code Blue Revival | Mattapan | Free

Code Blue Revival is a three day experience where youth and young adults are challenged to partake in the supernatural. There is one focus and one focus only: an encounter with Jesus Christ. Through powerful worship, fervent prayer, spirited outreach, and life-changing messages, Code Blue Revival empowers you  to live life the way God intended. The youth and young adults of Jubilee Christian Church are excited to host you.

BCFW 2018 Sip’ N’ Chat Beauty Talk Series w/ Shellee Mendes | South End | Free

BCFW's theme this year is Beauty of It All with a focus on the Beauty Industry. We have one on one conversations with noted professionals. Shellee Mendes is an ambitious, diligent, driven and generous minority business owner cosmetology professional who has achieved celebrity status in the Boston-area and beyond! As the founder/owner/stylist at Salon Monet on Newbury Street, she serves a diverse, multicultural clientele. Shellee’s outstanding business skills and warm-hearted approach to work and life cause her to be sought-after as a board member, speaker and role model for a wide range of organizations. She is always giving back – her charitable giving includes donations and fundraisers for Women’s Lunch Place, Boston Children’s Hospital and a host of organizations that help children, women and families.

Patrice Roberts, Blaxx, Lyrikal & Yankee Boy Live | Revere | $$$

One night, all four artists performing all their hits!

ICA Culture Club Pt. 4 | Seaport | $-$$

DJ sets by East Meets Beats (Rilla Force, DCHA + Ra Lo). Visual installations by Sabato Visconti, Rudolf Lingens, and the Safarani Sisters. Brazilian multimedia artist Sabato Visconti experiments with glitch processes to create a highly unique interactive video booth experience. In the ICA Common Room, Rudolf Lingens brings us an uncanny sculptural installation with interactive role-play. And Iranian identical twins the Safarani Sisters will debut a durational live performance installation on the Harborwalk. DJ lineup curated by East Meets Beats, an electronic music showcase dedicated to cultivating the community of underground producers, DJs, and musicians in Boston and beyond.

Leftovers The Play | Dorchester | Free

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.

Kountry Wayne | Downtown | $$$

See comedian Kountry Wayne live in Boston.

Clink. Outdoor Summer Dinner Series | West End | $$$

Join us in The Yard at The Liberty for an exclusive culinary experience. On select Fridays this summer, CLINK. goes al fresco with an outdoor dinner party, taking place in the private courtyard of The Liberty Hotel. Dinner includes a four-course dinner for one or two by CLINK. Executive Chef Daniel Kenney in The Yard at the Liberty Hotel and four wine pairings.

R&B Legends Soul Explosion Tribute | Arlington | $$

See Tony Wilson and Friends in concert as they perform a sizzling Soul Explosiontribute to the R&B icons of Motown, Memphis and beyond. Come out to the Regent Theatre in Arlington to celebrate the August birthdays of both Tony Wilson and Michael Jackson in an electrifying R&B revue spectacular featuring the Brothers Walk Band and special guest Judy Lei.

Saturday, August 18th

Fitness in the Park | Cambridge | Free

For one hour, join in and get fit! All we need is YOU! 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. Feel free to invite a friend or come alone. The event is gender neutral, kid friendly and all fitness levels welcome. 

Summer Soiree | Roxbury | $$$

We cordially invite you to our first Summer Soirée celebrating Grove Hall change makers and innovators.

Boston’s Black Owned Business Pop Up Market | Seaport | Free

Join us for our August 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.

Beauty Hurts Women’s Conference: Gracefully Broken | Dorchester | $$$

This conference is designed to bring women of all ages and stages together to positively address the hurt and pain that they have been through. We acknowledge it so that we can get rid of it. With speakers, musical selections and a special message from our keynote speaker, we will start our healing and beautification process! Come join us and meet other women who are determined to have better lives or are determined to keep better lives. So come out and enjoy a day or healing with like minded women. The conference will include workshops (Radical Self Love and Care with Vanessa Santos, Finding Your Purpose Through Prayer with Destiny Thomas from Realizing Destiny and Still Healing with Stephanie Crawford of Propa City Community Outreach), live and modern day praise & worship and youth dance performance, a welcome bag for every attendee and full brunch, beverages and a snack for your sweet tooth.

Leftovers The Play | Dorchester | Free

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.

Code Blue Revival | Mattapan | Free

Code Blue Revival is a three day experience where youth and young adults are challenged to partake in the supernatural. There is one focus and one focus only: an encounter with Jesus Christ. Through powerful worship, fervent prayer, spirited outreach, and life-changing messages, Code Blue Revival empowers you  to live life the way God intended. The youth and young adults of Jubilee Christian Church are excited to host you.

Dwele at City Winery Boston | West End | $$$

See Dwele live in Boston.

Brew at the Zoo | Dorchester | $$$

Walk on the wild side as you sample offerings from a variety of breweries and restaurants. Sip some delicious brews and visit with western lowland gorillas, ring-tailed lemurs, pygmy hippos, and other species in the Zoo’s Tropical Forest Pavilion, as well as giraffes, zebras, kangaroos and many other animals. Don’t miss a visit to Aussie Aviary, a seasonal free-flight aviary featuring brightly-colored budgies. The entire zoo (weather permitting) will be open for this event.

Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative 30th Annual Multicultural Festival | Dorchester | Free

Colorful stage performances and activities will fill the park. There will be traditional music and dance, martial arts, circus performances, sports and clinics, games, face painting, inflatable entertainment, and a wide array of food and crafts from the cultures of the Dudley Neighborhood. Hundreds of families from Roxbury and Dorchester will attend.

3rd Annual Community Day | Dorchester | Free-$

Free admission to the community August 18th! $5 if you need to rent skates! Free activities, prizes, giveaways and much, much more! This is an an all ages event from 2 PM to 6 PM.

Gym Class Heroes w/ Cliff Notez | Allston | $$$

Boston’s very own Cliff Notez opens up for Gym Class Heroes.

Boston Field Day | Waltham | $$$

You grew up. So did field day. Remember when life was all juice boxes and playing outside? Well, we're throwing it back to the good old days, with a few exceptions and a lot more fun! Assemble your team to compete in Boston Field Day - featuring school yard classics, tailgating twists & a few not so traditional games & relays! Does your team have what it takes to take home G.O.A.T. of the Field? Maybe Team Spirit is more likely? Either way you are in for the most fun you've had in years. Assemble a squad and sign up your team of 6-8 people (co-ed encouraged) today!

RnB & Paint | Roslindale | $$$

Looking for something new, fresh, and entertaining? Roll up your sleeves and get ready to express yourself at the new RnB and Paint!

Rock the Block | Lynn | Free (donation suggested)

Rock the Block in the heart of the Downtown Lynn Cultural District on August 18, 2018! Come out and celebrate our incredible city, the Downtown Lynn Cultural District, and the closing of Beyond Walls' 14-day Mural Festival. From 1 PM to 9 PM downtown Lynn will be immersed in art, live music, gourmet food, craft beer, live art installations, artisan vendors, kid-activities, and games! Come early stay late, but don't miss out!

People, Police & Peace Family Fun Day | South End | Free

With the overwhelming violence steadily climbing in our city and across our nation, Better Opportunities, Inc. (BO) strives to bring good times to our community. BO is an upcoming nonprofit organization that aims to connect and educate our communities on our rights, the effects of violence, and the importance of community in order to prevent senseless tragedies and re-strengthen our Boston communities. Help us put the unity back in community!

Bent N’ Bikinis Rooftop Brunch & Day Party | Theatre District | $$

Boston get your swimwear ready because the first pool Rooftop Brunch & Day Party ever is here! This is a ticket only event.

Kountry Wayne | Downtown | $$$

See comedian Kountry Wayne live in Boston.

Book Signing with Rebecca Merzius | Arlington  | Free

God has given you a specific assignment and has attached your name to a great expected end. He has chosen you to do great works for and through Him! The book will help you understand what it takes to walk in this journey with God. It was written to help you to discover yourself through the eyes of God. You have been sanctified, called, and most importantly, you have been chosen! Let your journey to discovery start today.

DayTrill | Providence | $ - $$$

We told y'all - who said we were coming in September? Summer gotta summer. We'll be having our last DAY TRILL of summer 2018 from 4 PM to 10 PM at the Alex And Ani City Center in Downtown Providence. There will be DJ sets from Where’s Nasty alongside MoMa of NYC's legendary Everyday People, Supersmash Broz from Boston, and our hometown family, Norlan of House Party Vibes.More Trillmenade. More Bounce. Bring a smile. Be ready to dance. Let's party. Be a good friend and send this in your group chat now.

Sunday, August 19th

5th Annual Young Black Professionals Beach Day | Hull | Free

Join us for our 5th Annual Beach Day, in celebration of Boston's Young Black Professionals 6th birthday. We will have a table set up for food and drinks so please bring games, food, and drinks to share. Look for us under the big, white canopy!

Rhythm & Brunch 3 Year Anniversary | West End | Free

Come celebrate 3 amazing years of Rhythm & Brunch! We have Knszwrth setting off the sounds with his brunch debut, RYU dropping vibes fresh off his Appetizer Vol. 2 mix and our good friend Cuzzin B visiting from D.C. for his first time in Boston! RSVP via the link and arrive extra early. Cheers to Season 4 of #RnBrunchBOS.

Nonye Brown-West Presents Will Smith 2: A Comedy Variety Show | Cambridge | $$-$$$

Join producer and host Nonye Brown-West and comedians and burlesque performers from Philly, New York, and Boston as we show our appreciation for Will Smith — The Freshest Prince. We’re going to Rock the House seven years after Big Willie teased an album he still has not dropped. We’re celebrating the Willennium with stand up comedy from Lamont Price, Chanel Ali, Rob Haze, and Alyssa Al-Dookhi; burlesque from Jolie LaVie, Femme Brulee, Dark N’ Stormy, Maggie Maraschino, Benji Bombay, and Butch Sassidy; and special guests Nick Chambers and more!

Code Blue Revival | Mattapan | Free

Code Blue Revival is a three day experience where youth and young adults are challenged to partake in the supernatural. There is one focus and one focus only: an encounter with Jesus Christ. Through powerful worship, fervent prayer, spirited outreach, and life-changing messages, Code Blue Revival empowers you  to live life the way God intended. The youth and young adults of Jubilee Christian Church are excited to host you.

Pop-Up Poetry Series - ART Matters w/ Guest Poet: Baba Askia Toure | Roxbury | Free

You are cordially invited to the Pop-Up Poetry series Art Matters at 2 PM at Horatio Harris Park in Roxbury. There will be music, food, prizes and vendors. Baba Askia Toure will be the guest poet and Egleston Square Branch Bibliocycle will be on site too!

All Rise Against Racism Bike Ride for Peace | Dorchester | Free

Following the racist assault of a black biker Nene Judge, in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood - join biker Nene as she uses her platform to impact change in the Boston community. A community bike ride through Dorchester will then be followed by a cookout at 96 Radcliff Street.  

Central Flea | Cambridge | Free

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!

Dream Sundayz #BrunchSoHard Brunch & Day Party Series | Financial District | Free

Boston's # 1 brunch is now located in the Financial District! Come #BrunchSoHard with us each & every Sunday at Society on High. Enjoy great music, great food, and great people.  Dress code trendy & fashionable. Brunch will never be the same.