September 10, 2018 - September 16, 2018
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Monday, September 10th
Information is Our Power: Learn, Connect, Act | South End | Free
Reconnect and celebrate the start of a new school year at our next Network Connection Meeting co-hosted by Vital Village, Abundance, Family Independence Initiative, and featuring a family-friendly book fair by Frugal Bookstore. Dinner, childcare, and limited parking validation at 710 Albany St provided. Invite a friend, neighbor, and co-worker to RSVP today!
Tuesday, September 11th
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.
Wednesday, September 12th
Wine Down Wednesday | Roxbury | Free
We're less than a week away from our monthly open mic and we could not be more thrilled to have Lei Lah as our September feature! Lei Lah has graced several stages performing poetry and music. With an album release party at the end of the month, we're excited to see what she has in store for us!
The Black Comedy Explosion | Roxbury | $$
Join Boston’s bad boy of comedy, Jonathan Gates as he hosts the Black Comedy Explosion every Wednesday. Featuring some of the best comedians seen on shows such as BET’s ComicView, Def Comedy Jam and Comedy Central. Doors open at 7PM and show starts at 9PM. $15 cover.
The City Talks: Wealth | Fenway | Free
How do we ensure long-term growth and prosperity are accessible to all Boston communities? Join Boston-area thinkers, institutions, entrepreneurs, activists, city officials, and artists at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for a discussion inspired by themes found in the exhibition "Casanova's Europe: Art, Pleasure, and Power in the 18th Century," on view through October 8, 2018.
Childish Gambino | North Station | $$$
See Childish Gambino live in person.
Thursday, September 13th
Comedy Fete 2018 | Roxbury | $$-$$$
RCC After Dark and Fun Room Comedy present Comedy Fete 2018 featuring Ricci Hector, Micha Jean, headliner Joe Show, hosted by Corey Manning and sound selector JR Rodigan. Doors open at 7:00 PM and showtime is at 8:00 PM. Advance tickets are $15 for general admission and $25 for VIP (includes preferred seats, swag bag, meet & greet).
Starting Your Own Business in Massachusetts Workshop | Mattapan | Free
If you are considering starting a business in Massachusetts, this workshop will outline everything you need to know. Summary list of topics to be covered include understanding the process and requirements for starting a business, including, legal steps, how to choose and register your business name with the Secretary of State or your local City/Town, how to obtain an employer identification number (EIN), licenses, permits and insurance, how to write your business plan, how to get access to Capital and fast, customer service and learn more about available tools and resources in Massachusetts. A panel of experts will walk you through a crash course in opening and managing your business.
Block Party Series at Eately Boston | Copley | Free
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. At the festival, you can enjoy indulgent gelato, grilled plates, classic cannoli, creamy pasta, fresh mozzarella and more! Sip on Frosé, wine, beer, and cocktails while jamming out to music by our live band. Learn Italian through complimentary lessons. Enjoy a special closed-loop cocktail (raises awareness for food waste!) from the team at Lovin' Spoonfuls and Little Donkey. Meet New England producers from SoWa Boston and try their high quality products. Learn how to draw a live Italian scene with expert drawing instructors from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Participate in lively games of bocce and corn hole. Meet New England producers and try their high quality products. Come get your Italian on with endless food, drinks, and free live music in our own Piazza all'Aperto ("open piazza") just outside our doors! Entry is free; food and drink tickets are available in advance or at the door.
Wyclef Jean | Revere | $$$
See Wyclef Jean live!
Friday, September 14th
Milli Mixer Goals | Cambridge | Free
Summer is over and some of us have personal and professional goals deadlines to meet. Some Reasons why it would be a good reason to attend - maybe you haven’t reached your goal because you lacked inspiration, or maybe one of your goals was to get out more and meet new people, or maybe your goal is to get feedback on an idea you’ve written down but need constructive feedback or maybe you want to do a shameless plus of your current business or maybe you had a long week and could use a drink! Whatever your current situation is it’s almost the end of the year. What you do for you Today can have a positive effect on your future.
Boomin’ System | Somerville | Free
You are cordially inviting you to this monthly event series called Boomin' System! A no cover event taking place every second Friday of the month, Boomin' will feature vibes from a wide range of artists and genres, with a heavy focus on both familiar, danceable vibes and new music introduction. The venue is speakeasy style with a modern flair, including arcade games, oversized Jenga, great food/drinks, and an awesome staff to match. In essence, it's vibes for days!
The House Slam | Roxbury | Free
‘The House Slam’ at the Haley House Café is Boston’s new poetry slam venue located in the heart of Dudley Square. The venue offers awesome food, an open mic, a featured poet and a poetry slam every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. The venue is free of cost and welcoming to all (18+).
Brown Sugar R&B Fete | Cambridge | $-$$
BENT Entertainment & NYA Boston present Brown Sugar - A R&B Fete. R&B vibes all night by NYAS own DJ RYU and Kensworth.
Saturday, September 15th
Boston Come Through Live One Year Anniversary Show | Somerville | $$-$$$
Hey, Hey, Hey Boston and beyond! Guess what?! Boston Come Through is turning one! In honor of our birthday, we're going live ... a live show that is! You're invited to join us live at the Somerville Media Center for a mix & mingle, live interactive show and Q&A with your favorite Boston podcasters! The event will go a little something like this: from 3:00 - 3:50 PM we’ll mix & mingle, listen to tunes spun by DJ Why Sham and enjoy light refreshments and our in-studio photobooth. The live show starts promptly from 4:00 - 5:00 PM and from 5:00 - 5:30 PM we’ll have our Q&A session! And because, we wouldn't be us if we weren't a little extra, we're asking that you come out in your best 80s or 90s attire! Genevieve will be repping for the 80s, so bright colors, leg warmers, adidas kicks and door knocker earrings are a must! Meanwhile, Crystal is channeling her inner Aaliyah, so baggy jeans and a crop top will be her vibe. Choose your decade and dress to impress! We'll be taking lots of pics!
RTI Empowerment Center Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening | Stoughton | Free
Join us as we celebrate the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening of the RTI Empowerment Center in Stoughton. The evening events will pop off at 4 pm with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, followed by live music, art show, theater plays, motivational speakers, vendors, resource tables, catered food, drinks and many more. This has been a long time coming and it is time for the community to see what the RTI Empowerment Center (RTIEC) has in store. For further information please feel free to send an email to rtiecinc@gmail.com
Caribbean Rum & Food Festival | Roxbury | $$
Enjoy some of the world's best island rum and cuisine at this prestige event, as you embark on a virtual journey through the region, experiencing the culinary diversity, live entertainment and the spirits of each Caribbean country, sampling a variety of rum and cocktails.
BBOB September Pop Up | Seaport | Free
Join us for our September Boston Black Owned Business (BBOB) Pop-Up Market. This event is free and open to the public in the heart of the Seaport area at District Hall, 75 Northern Ave. Come shop and support local black owned businesses while enjoying music, raffles and community building. The Gather restaurant and bar will be open for our guests with great views of the city.
Revere Beach Arts Festival | Revere | Free
The Revere Beach Partnership is hosting our third annual Revere Beach Art Festival on Saturday, September 15th, 2018. The day will be filled with fun activities as well as our Live Art Competition where artists are invited to compete for awards ranging from $500-$1,500 by creating a piece of artwork that captures the beauty of Revere Beach. Bring your whole family and join us for a FREE day of awesome activities, riveting competition, and of course beautiful art!
3rd Annual Boston Social Fitness Festival | Downtown | Free
This day-long celebration, now in its 3rd year, encourages Bostonians of all ages to move, cycle, play, and dance together. Boston Social Fitness Festival is a free, day-long celebration of getting Boston moving, featuring fun activities for all ages and fitness levels! We'll add the full schedule of events to this page when we have it.
Bubble Run 2018 | Brockton | $$$
If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonka's factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across 3 miles of absolute fun! At each kilometer, participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe!
Endless Summer Waterfront Festival at Nantasket Beach | Hull | Free
The Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce invites you to join the fun at the 14th annual Endless Summer Waterfront Festival at Nantasket Beach. Make plans now to be at the best late summer beach party in New England. There's something for everyone at Endless Summer - delicious food of all types, terrific vendors, fun contests, great bands, music down the avenue all day, and tons of fun things for the kids to enjoy. All the awesome fun you’ve come to expect at Endless Summer plus new features this year - Busy Bee bounce house and Kid’s Create Art area sponsored by the Hull Artists! Remember to bring your address labels for 50/50 raffle tickets that help support the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce’s scholarship program awarded every year to students graduating from Hull High School. Free admission.
Soleful Bliss: Arts & Music and Tech Series | Roxbury | $$-$$$
Soleful Bliss Art & Music and Tech (SBAMT) Series is an multifaceted platform that aims to connect and socially gather people from all walks of life to celebrate the dynamics of social justice within the realms of art, music and technology in a global perspective. These series has been ongoing for seven years generating synergies and creating awareness to support local independent artists as a resource by providing open opportunities within the arts sector in Greater Boston. This year we’re honoring the late American singer, songwriter, pianist, music legend, composer, arranger, and activist in the civil rights movement Nina Simone. Join us for refreshments, special performances from Boston-based artists and a tribute to our soul-tress “Nina Simone.” Located on the 3rd floor ballroom, Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street. We will end the night with the sounds of meditation filling the room of r&b, jazz, and soul curated by DJ Make it Do What It Do for the members of the community to remember the Queen of Soul.
Emcee What You Did There & Hip-Hop Jeopardy | Copley | Free
On Saturday, September 15th from 1pm-4pm, we will be presenting the “I EMCEE’ing What You Did There”. An event honoring the artistry of an EMCEE & exhibiting the talent swarming throughout the city of Boston. The event will have it’s very own Hip Hop Jeopardy game hosted by Courtney Boston along with music by DJ Drew plus performances by Red Shaydez, Mark Merren, First Lady Sarita, Sandro Castro, BYTC & The Hangaz. In addition to, there will be a male and female cypher, vendors, giveaways plus more. This will be the first Hip-Hop event ever within the courtyard of t4he Copley Library located at 700 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02119 and moreover, the first LIVE Hip Hop Jeopardy game right here in Boston! This is a FREE community event providing all a platform to build their network, experience the art of an EMCEE, and show that the city of Boston is overflowing with the love of the art.
West African Jollof Rice Festival | Worcester | $$$
After Nigeria made a clean sweep of the Jollof Festivals DC & NYC in 2017, Liberia came up with strong wins in the first ever anonymous voting version of the Jollof Wars in ATLANTA, DC, LA before Ghana stormed in and won Oakland during the first half of our 2018 Jollof festival '18 cities. Who will win the Jollof wars 2018 New England?! Eat your way through the best Jollof rice dishes New England has to offer at our annual Jollof Festival. We've challenged New England's Jollof chefs and restaurants to come up with exciting takes on this classic comfort food. The event is full of fun, and you will have an opportunity to cast an anonymous vote for the best-made Jollof during the event.
Sunday, September 16th
Black Radical Imagination | Seaport | $
Black Radical Imagination is an international touring program of moving image shorts that highlights new stories by filmmakers and visual artists from within the African diaspora. This year’s program, FUGITIVE TRAJECTORIES, meditates on the various ways Black people are tending to their lives despite traumatic histories, both personal and collective, and a troubling present. Black Radical Imagination is co-founded by Erin Christovale and Amir George, and the 2018 program is curated by Jheanelle Brown and Darol Olu Kae. Participating artists include Ephraim Asili, Cecile Emeke, Jenn Nkiru, Amelia Umuhire, Kamau Wainaina, and dana washington.
Curators Jheanelle Brown and Darol Olu Kae will be in conversation with Assistant Curator Jessica Hong.
Dream Sundays Brunch So Hard | 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, & great people. RSVP Now. 21+ dress code is trendy & fashionable. Brunch will never be the same.
Boston Local Food Festival | Waterfront | Free
For one spectacular day each year, SBN transforms the Rose Kennedy Greenway and the City of Boston into the nation's largest local & sustainable food hub! The Boston Local Food Festival is a free outdoor festival that showcases farmers, local restaurants, food trucks, specialty food producers, fisher folks, and organizations focusing on healthy food and fitness from New England. The festival also features lively chef & DIY demos, a seafood throw down competition, diverse music and performances, family fun zone and more.
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!