August 6, 2018 - August 12, 2018

Monday, August 6th

Free Cruise to Spectacle Island | Seaport | Free

Join Save the Harbor/Save the Bay on one of our free Share the Harbor cruises to the Boston Harbor Islands! On Monday, August 6, Save the Harbor will set sail to Spectacle Island for a day of fun, art on the shore, fishing, swimming, and crabbing. Cruises are free and open to the public, and will begin boarding at 10:00 AM at the World Trade Center Dock for a 10:30 departure.

Tuesday, August 7th

Salary Negotiation Workshop | Back Bay | Free

August 7th is Black Women's Equal Pay Day. Black women earn $0.52 compared to a man's dollar in Boston according to an analysis of employer-reported wage data by the Boston Women's Workforce Council. As a way of raising awareness and mobilizing people around Black Women's Equal Pay Day we have partnered with AAUW, WeWork, and SPARK Boston to host a Work Smart in Boston workshop.

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.

Powerhouse: A Meetup for Creative Women | Quincy | Free

On Tuesday, August 7th we launch Powerhouse: A Meetup for Creative Women at Townshend in Quincy. This event, free + open to the public, is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, artists, event professionals, and creative women of all industries, to connect. There will be a cash bar, signature drink, and the chance to meet local creatives.

Boston YBP’s Trap Game Night | Fenway | Free

Kick off Boston’s Trap week with YBP’s Trap Game Night! Enjoy light refreshments, tap sounds and dope vibes all for a cause. We will be supporting Hermana Properties’ Children’s Pop Up Library. We will be taking monetary or book donations. RSVP required for entry.

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.

Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City Series | Seaport | Free

Enjoy sips from Stella Artois, Blue Point Brewery, and SpikedSeltzer while listening to live music on the water every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday all summer long! Plus, catch a movie at dusk every Friday. Grab your friends and get down there! Fun starts at 6pm.

Wednesday, August 8th

BREAD & Kickback Boston Present Jason Mowatt - Founder of Trap Karaoke | Seaport | Free - $

MAKE BREAD & Kickback Boston present the first #TRAPWEEKBOS. Join us on August 8th for an intimate conversation with the founder of Trap Karaoke, Jason Mowatt. Revolt TV said, "There are few people as influential and under the radar as Jason Mowatt. Join us after as we keep the drinks and the vibes going at #thekickback. Music by DJ Real P. 

Boston Caribbean Fashion Week 2018 Opening Night Reception | South End | $

Join us for our opening night of Boston Caribbean Fashion Week. Meet all the participants for the fashion week. We debut the photography collection of Daniel Irvin and Tobi Makinde. We have a fashion installation featuring dresses from local designers Sparklle Thames, Joelle Fontaine, Maria Del Carmen Mercado, Tierrah Reynolds, and Stephanie Raymond. Appetizers and cocktails will be served. Tickets: $10. No tickets will be sold at the door.

DSNI Pop Up, Pop In: Take 3! | Dorchester | Free

Join Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and Dudley Neighbors Inc. (DNI) for our next event in the Pop Up(ham’s), Pop In(novation) series on Wednesday, August 8th beginning at 2:00pm at 572 Columbia Road (the former Citizens Bank building now referred to as the DNI Community Building). Drop by anytime between 2pm and 6pm for tours of the building, activities and freeze pops! We will be sharing the community input we’ve received regarding first floor commercial uses, housing preferences, and youth vision for the Uphams Corner neighborhood. Your presence and feedback is greatly appreciated--whether it’s your first Pop Up or your third! This is a family-friendly event. Light refreshments will be provided.

Dudley After Dark: A Wrinkle in Time | Roxbury | Free

Join us for a free screening of Ava Duvernay's "A Wrinkle in Time"! We love this film for its diversity and representation of POC in fantasy and science fiction! Vendors will be on site. Open to the public. This is an outdoor screening.

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.

Thursday, August 9th

Codman Square Caribbean Jerk Festival | Dorchester | $

The 3rd Annual Codman Square Jerk Festival will be on August 9th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM! We will once again have delicious Caribbean food from local restaurants, great music for you to enjoy, and more. Due to growing demand, we are partnering with Second Church in Dorchester and moving the event from Codman Commons next door to the larger church yard. Just $10 gets you access to all the food! Come out and support local Codman Square businesses while having a great time.

TRAP Karaoke: Boston | Cambridge | $$$

Assemble your squadron! At long last, TRAP Karaoke returns to Boston, Thursday, August 9th.

Boston Caribbean Fashion Week Caribbean Dance & Music Workshop | South End | $

VStyle Productions and Racines Black Dance Festival presents BCFW Caribbean Dance & Music Workshop. A traditional Puerto Rican Dance and music workshop/demonstration lead by Jorge Arce, producer and artist at Humano Multicultural Project. This is a participatory event. We encourage all our attendees to get involved and dance with us. There will be light refreshments served. Tickets are $10.

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 PM to 7:30 PM 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. 

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.

Summer Dock Party | Boston | $$$

Community Boating is the nation's oldest public sailing center, incorporated in 1946, providing "Sailing for All" for youth, adults, and individuals with special needs. This year, like others, we are truly embracing the word “Community” in Community Boating Inc. Not only is our Summer Dock Party an opportunity for current and past members to reconnect with each other, but also a time for CBI to welcome non-members into our sailing community. Join us in a night of dancing, mingling, and watching the sunset over the Charles. Open beer & wine bar, light apps, a DJ, view the sunset over the Charles, and an opportunity to find a new crew member, network, or maybe make a new friend. Not to mention all of the money that's raised will go towards our Universal Access Program, and Junior Program.

Lifted Boston: Playback Theatre & Open Mic | Roxbury | Free

Lifted Boston and Red Sage Stories/Playback Theatre & Art for Social Change is back on Thursday, August 9th with the theme "Summertime, and the living is easy... But is it easy”? Share with us how your summer has been and "see and hear" what others have been up to in the form of playback theatre, which will be followed by an open mic. Share your latest song, poem, or anything else you've been working on!

Friday, August 10th

Boston Caribbean Fashion Week 2018 Sip N Chat Beauty Series | South End | $$

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. During Boston Caribbean Fashion Week August 10th, we will have guest speaker Makeup Artist Marietta Carter-Narcisse. Post BCFW we will have local Boston professionals as guest speakers later in August. Tickets are $20.

On TAP: Beantown Tap Fest | Watertown

This annual summer tap dance festival brings together a variety of performing artists from around the globe for its ninth knockout showcase of tap dance at its finest, Friday, August 10th, 8PM at The Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA.

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.

Boomin' System | Somerville | Free

You are cordially invited to the first monthly event series called Boomin' System! A no cover event taking place every second Friday of the month, Boomin' will featuring vibes from a wide range of artists and genres, with a heavy focus on both familiar, danceable vibes and new music introduction. The venue is speakeasy style with a modern flair, including arcade games, oversized Jenga, great food/drinks, and an awesome staff to match. In essence, it's vibes for days! A small bit about who I am - my name is Bobby "BanGers" Renteria, a DJ/Producer based in the Boston area, who heavily participates in, and supports the city's arts and cultural scenes. As a DJ, I've had successful appearances at venues like the ICA, MFA, House Of Blues, BAMSFEST, and I take huge pride in having a broad and diverse music selection for audiences of all flavors. Come dance!

Umoja | Roxbury | $$

The award winning companies of Trinidad's Malick Folk Performing Company and OrigiNation join forces to present UMOJA - UNITY! This will be the premiere performance of Malick in Boston and an event you do not want to miss!! OrigiNation toured in Trinidad in the summers of 2016 and 2017 and collaborated with Malick in two outstanding and well received performances. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the highly energetic and breathtaking performances of Malick and OrigiNation performing together again in Boston, MA. Limited tickets are available for this performance.

The House on the Vineyard Weekend | Oaks Bluff, Martha’s Vineyard | $$$

The Greater Boston Morehouse College Alumni Association (GBMCAA) invites you to join us on Martha’s Vineyard Weekend, August 9 - 12, 2018, for the 2nd Annual House on the Vineyard (HOV). You don’t want to miss this amazing, action-packed weekend dedicated to honoring black excellence and supporting the brothers of Morehouse College.

Beyond Walls Meet the Artist Panel | Lynn | Free

An evening panel introducing some of the 2018 Muralists moderated by Beyond Walls staff. Refreshments will be available for the opening of the 2017 Mural Artist Cohort show!

Free Fun Friday at the Institute of Contemporary Art | Seaport | Free

The ICA opens its doors at no cost to visitors all day long thanks to the tenth-annual Free Fun Fridays program sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation. Activities for the whole family will take place throughout the day.

The Verb & Jet Set Pool Party Pop-Up | Fenway | $

Jet Set is teaming up with Boston’ Rock n Roll Hotel, The Verb to host a tropical inspired pool party! Summer is heating up and we're thrilled to invite you to one of the few outdoor private pools in Boston. To make things even better the acclaimed Hojoko Japanese restaurant will be serving their tropical cocktails and tasty selection of craft beers for purchase. Guests can shop our poolside pop-up featuring non-toxic skincare, beauty and artisan travel amenities! Mingle with friends while being surrounded with our tropical inspired set and live music!

Saturday, August 11Th

Your Voice, Your Vote - Voter Registration Drive | Dorchester | Free

Boston, your vote is your voice! As a concerned citizen, I'm doing my part to register voters for the 2018 primaries and the midterm elections. Important races are happening this year and we must make our voices heard.

5th Annual Jump Into Peace | Roxbury | Free

Please join me this Summer for our annual community celebration #JumpIn2Peace! There will be music, food, games, and of course double dutch!

Boston Caribbean Fashion Week 2018 Fashion Show | South End | Free - $$$

Celebrating our 5th year. We are closing out the fashion week with spectacular designs from regional designers. There will be food and craft vendors along with live performances.

Natural Hair Meet - Summer in the City | Boston Common | Free

Hi, we are Danya and Yelena and we are hosting a Natural Hair Photo Meet-Up! We hope that everyone can make it out. (You are welcome to join even if you don't have naturally curly hair & if you have braids/locks/twists.) Please come with your natural, beautiful hair. For this meetup we will be meeting at Boston Common next to the George Washington Statue. We will also be walking to ChinaTown, Newbury Street, Beacon Hill and Boston Public Garden. The theme for this meet-up is Summer in the City, so come out to show us how you style in the summer w/ city vibes. We can’t wait to see you guys there & if you have any questions let us know! Can't wait to see y'all!

Sixth Annual Outdoor Community Tables | Roxbury | $ (Suggested Donation)

Join us Saturday, August 11, at 5pm for our 6th Annual Outdoor Community Tables Dinner! This year’s outdoor pay-what-you-can feast will feature a delicious, made-from-scratch buffet dinner (including dessert), with plenty of vegetarian options. Much of the meal will make use of produce sourced and donated by local farms, including Haley House’s own Thornton Urban Farm in Highland Park (Roxbury). The meal will be prepared by Haley House Bakery Café chefs with the help of volunteers. Community Tables is more than just a meal. It is a time to meet our neighbors, find common ground, and celebrate food and one another. We believe that everyone deserves a seat at the table and everyone has a story to tell. Admission is on a “pay-what you can” scale (suggested donation $10).

Gouyad Session | Quincy | $$

Rhoaming Entertainment presents the Gouyad Session: Day Party going down on Saturday, August 11th. Event time is 4PM to 9PM and music by Super Duke and DJ Myoutt.

The House on the Vineyard Weekend | Oaks Bluff, Martha’s Vineyard | $$$

The Greater Boston Morehouse College Alumni Association (GBMCAA) invites you to join us on Martha’s Vineyard Weekend, August 9 - 12, 2018, for the 2nd Annual House on the Vineyard (HOV). You don’t want to miss this amazing, action-packed weekend dedicated to honoring black excellence and supporting the brothers of Morehouse College.

Boston HBCU Grad’s Sunset Mixer | Dorchester | $$

This "all white" Summer event is $20 per person! Refreshments are provided, so make sure to bring a friend!

Boston Black Breastfeeding Photo Event & Breastfeeding Celebration | Downtown Boston | Free

BreastPowered and Vital Village Boston Breastfeeding Coalition invite you to attend a gathering of 100+ breastfeeding mothers of color to participate in a unique group photo (to be unveiled during Black Breastfeeding Week 8/25 - 8/31). The Photo Event & Breastfeeding Celebration will take place on the morning of Saturday, August 11th in Boston, Massachusetts in the Public Garden (corner of Arlington and Beacon Streets). Help us celebrate the experience of breastfeeding with peers, advocates, and group support! After all, every woman deserves to see others who look like them breastfeeding, and to be empowered with skilled breastfeeding support.

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.

The Black Condition: Live | Jamaica Plain | Free

This is a salon more than a performance, conversation more than panel, but hopefully as much party as poetic. Address to be released day of. All are "welcome". White folks $5min. POC donation only and No POC turned away. There are no safe spaces but the safety of Black / Indigenous Femmes & Queers /of Color are prioritized.

Reggae in the Park | Dorchester | $$$

In celebration of the city of Boston rich cultural history, Lion Entertainment Boston Premier Promotional Powerhouse annually hosts Reggae in the Park in the lovely greeting area grounds of the Franklin Park Zoo. An event which took years in the making, Reggae in the Park, demanded the combined efforts of the leadership team of the Franklin Park Zoo, commanding officers of the Massachusetts State Police and stewardship of key members of the city of Boston to make the landmark event work. Reggae in the Park is a "Coachella type" park gathering where people of all walks of life can gather and enjoy the sweet, soothing sounds of top performing artists who perform the genre of music commonly known as Reggae - popular in the Caribbean diaspora and originating from Jamaica. This year’s headliners include Beres Hammond and Chronixx.

R&B Only | Allston | $$$

In just over a year R&B ONLY has exploded as one of the largest celebrations of R&B music across the country and we're excited to bring The Bay Area a night you won't forget!

I-Scream for Skating: Family Skating and Ice Cream Social | Dorchester | $

Join us for our ice cream and skating social, so bring your families! Plenty of activities for everyone and the first 200 people get a free scoop of ice cream. Doors open at 8 PM.

Comics in Color: Volume 6 | Dorchester | Free

Comics In Color is a safe space where you can come and just nerd out about illustrated stories by and about people of color. This month includes discussion on Afro-Futurism in comics, all levels comics making activity, cool people and snacks! If you would like to present a project you are working on just hit us up and we will get you on the agenda. All are welcome but this is an event focused.

Flip-Flop Reggata 2018 | Charlestown | Free - $$$

Since 2003, the Flip Flop Regatta has been a highlight the Boston sailing calendar - a big boat pursuit race that begins in Broad Sound, heads out and around the Brewsters, and finishes in the Inner Harbor. Many visiting racers head straight to Courageous’ Pier 4 in Charlestown to tie up, relax, and enjoy the after-party, usually one of the best and biggest Boston Harbor-side parties of the summer. The Flip Flop Regatta has been near and dear to the Courageous Sailing family since its founding in 2003, in memory of Ally Zapp. The regatta supported the efforts of the Ally Foundation to end sexual violence through science and innovation through 2013. For the first time in 2018, Courageous Sailing will run the regatta and after-party, and all proceeds will go directly to support Courageous kids!

Sunday, August 12th

Champagne & Chill Day Cruise | Seaport | $$$

Join us Sunday August 12th for our first Champagne & Chill Boat Cruise installment on one of the BEST Luxury Vessels in Boston! Get your best white attire out! We will have a rotation of Boston's best local DJ's and Radio DJ's providing the soundtrack on the boat to have everyone dancing on the harbor. Boat boards at 12pm.

49th Chinatown August Moon Festival | Chinatown | Free

Now in its 49th year, Chinatown's annual August Moon Festival will take place on Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 10am-5pm. Come join the CCBA for the 49th Chinatown August Moon Festival! Two stages with live performances of Chinese dance, music, and martial arts. Street fair with food and merchandise vendors, sponsor tables, and arts and crafts booths. This event is open to the general public.

The Great Boston Rib Fest | Dorchester | Free

Summer will be over before we know it, so we wanted to throw one last hurrah before Labor Day, so that means we're bringing you The Great Boston Rib Cookoff in the Tap Room once again! We're bringing you some of the best restaurants in Dorchester and beyond to offer you up a tasting of the best ribs around. The event will start at 11:30am and last until the ribs run out. Entrance is free and ribs are available for purchase at $2/each, so you can taste all you'd like!

Greenway Sweat Crawl with Asics Studio | Wharf District | $$$

Join Social Boston Sports & ASICS Studio for the first ever Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Sweat Crawl! The day consists of a kickass per-party at Central Wharf Co with goodies from our sponsors, drinks, swag and more. Complete 4 ASICS Studio inspired full body workouts across the Greenway, with live DJs, fitness hype men and all the sweaty fun you can imagine!

Soca On Di Clouds | Roxbury | $

Slade's Caribbean crew brings to you Soca On Di Clouds - the ultimate Soca day pump inside of Slade's Bar N Grill. Music by your favorite Soca DJs - DJ Legend, DJ Warlock, DJ Coolji, DJ Mikey D and DJ Mastermind. Come out and rep your island!

Brunch So Hard Brunch & Day Party | Financial District | Free

Boston's # 1 Brunch is now located in the Financial District! Come #BrunchSoHard with us each and every Sunday at Society on High. Enjoy great music, great food, and great people. RSVP now. 21+ Dress code trendy and fashionable. Brunch will never be the same.

Jazz on the Vineyard | Martha's Vineyard, MA | $$$

Join Jazz on the Vineyard for their 8th Annual benefit concert to benefit Student Achievement Through Opportunity. SATO's mission is to address the challenges of the achievement gap for talented middle school students. Our work is focused on the areas of academic enrichment, college readiness, arts and cultural exposures and healthy living. We achieve this through project and program funding to our partners schools and providing role model and mentor relationships.

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!