September 24, 2018 - September 30, 2018
Monday, September 24th
Boston’s Creative Economy Mingle | Beacon Hill | Free
SPARK Boston, in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, the Office of Small Business Development, the Office of Diversity, the Office of Resilience & Racial Equity, ArtsBoston, Network of Arts Administrators of Color (NAAC), Powerful Pathways and Boston Athenæum is hosting a networking event focused on bringing together millennials of color working or aspiring toward employment across creative industries in Boston. This is for individual artists and arts administrators, to small creative business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees of larger greater Boston-based creative businesses. Bring plenty of business cards and get ready to find your next great opportunity. The evening will feature facilitated networking, performances, and free food. Bring plenty of business cards and a spirit for networking! This event is free and open to the public, but is intended and programmed for millennials of color
BraveSpace: A Conversation on Diversity in Media & Communications | Seaport | Free
Join Boston’s community of PR and communications professionals for a candid conversation on the need for diversity and inclusivity in advertising, media, and communications. A panel of industry experts and leaders of color will discuss the impact a lack of diverse perspectives can have on a business’s brand and the companies they see who are engaging multicultural audiences thoughtfully. The event is presented by three of Boston’s leading communications agencies – Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Denterlein, and Kelley Chunn & Associates – with the support of the Boston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
Make Way for Millennials of Color | Downtown | Free
What does it mean to have doors regularly closed in your face? How can you be forever hopeful that the next door will open even though you have come to realize that your home city has a very thin welcome mat for you? Join the Rising Tide Initiative through the Trotter Institute, as performers from Red Sage Stories/ Playback Theater interpret the challenges that millennials of color face in coming to terms with the reality that the King dream of character-driven equality is broken. Hear and connect with the stories and dramas of young strivers in search of an urban space where they can cultivate shared belonging, and grow into a larger fullness of our collective promise.
For the (Corporate) Culture: Where Do We Fit In? Panel Discussion & Networking Event | Financial District | Free
Join associates and leaders from Fidelity Investments and prominent Boston figures for a dynamic and real conversation focused on living and working in Boston. During this interactive event, you’ll become part of the solution and an agent of change. The presentation will be followed by a networking reception with Fidelity and representatives from several Boston communities and civic institutions.
After 5 At Fenway | Fenway | Free
Register for any of the events happening during the Fierce Urgency of Now and be entered to win tickets to a pregame mixer with DJ YVNG PAVL at Fenway Park, complete with food, drinks and tickets to the Red Sox vs. Orioles starting at 7:10 PM!
Free Outdoor Zumba | North End | Free
Join us each Monday at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End (Next to the Aquarium & across from Faneuil Hall) for FREE Zumba® Fitness classes with The Z Spot team! These classes are free so please spread the word!
Tuesday, September 25th
What Color is Your Umbrella? An Interactive Art Workshop for Women Activists/Advocates | North End | Free
This is an interactive art workshop for female (particularly women of color) activists/advocates to share their passion, their struggles to advance their causes and brainstorm ways to practice self-care and support each other. We will provide participants the art supplies and opportunity to express their feelings, emotions and solutions through a collective art-making activity.
What’s At Stake for Women’s Health Care Forum | Dorchester | Free
As the Senate considers a lifetime appointment for a new justice to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Institute will gather leaders and policymakers to discuss the state of reproductive rights and what’s at stake for women’s health care access in the Commonwealth and across the nation. Hosted in partnership with WBUR, the panel will address the significance of the Massachusetts legislature’s recent repeal of antiquated state abortion laws, the implications of proposed federal changes to Title X funding for health care providers, and how policy makers and advocacy organizations are preparing for the changing makeup of the Supreme Court.
CITC 2018 Job Fair | Roxbury | Free
Christmas in the City's 2018 Job Fair will feature 31 companies from Boston and the Greater Boston Area.We will have a "welcome room" where job seekers can practice their handshakes and introductions on our volunteers before greeting employers. Additional information: please come prepared with multiple copies of your resume, the dress code is business casual; however, we recommend you wear a suit if you have one and CORI-friendly employers will be in attendance.
Post Black Panther: Boston’s Millennials of Color Cultural Identity | Seaport | Free
Join Consciously Exposed, in collaboration with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and City Awake, for a six days FUN festival of conversation and celebration of Boston's Millennials of Color. The Boston Foundation and City Awake’s City of Millennials report shows that Greater Boston’s millennial population is more racially and ethnically diverse and more educated than ever before. However, it also exposed the many barriers that population faces in Boston as well. That is why Fierce Urgency of Now is so important. A 6-day festival September 20-25 dedicated to talking about these issues and convening young Bostonians of color to share their experiences.
Latinx College Student Networking Mixer | Financial District | Free
Join us to mingle and meet other Latinx college students across the Greater Boston area, to engage in dynamic conversations. Food will be served. Dress is business casual and government identification will be requested in order to access venue. This event is part of the Boston Chamber of Commerce Fierce Urgency of Now festival, please follow the link for additional event.
The Intersection of Cannabis and Equity | Roxbury | Free
Hosted by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (Commission) in partnership with City Awake's Fierce Urgency of Now Festival 2018 #FUNinBOS. Millennials of Color are invited to learn about opportunities to start, manage, or work in Marijuana Establishments and meet Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission representatives who can share helpful resources for entering the legal, adult-use cannabis market, including the Commission’s first-in-the-nation statewide Social Equity Program.
By the People: Revolutionizing the Democratic Process to Ensure Full Participation by Millennials and People of Color | Fenway | Free
The most impactful movements in history have been set in motion at the grassroots level. Join us for a trendsetting dialogue on inclusive voting models and learn about innovative strategies to overcome barriers to civic engagement. Walk away with a toolkit that will equip you to educate voters on a system that drives voter participation. Black and Latino voters could make a sizable difference in this Fall’s midterm elections. The Millennial and Latinx population will grow more than 55% in the next two decades to 90 million -- representing more than a quarter of all Americans. This demographic shift presents a key opportunity to invest in outreach and new voting processes to ensure strong turnout by this large, yet disengaged electorate. In this forum led by expert speakers, we will hear success stories around online voter registration, early voting, pre-registration of high school age students, and automatic voter registration. We will also explore how we can disrupt voter access by implementing engagement strategies such as ranked choice voting and clean “citizen funded” elections to increase candidate access and voter participation by traditionally underrepresented communities.
Get Konnected! GK25 Who is Who | Cambridge | $$$
Get Konnected!, Boston’s premier urban, professional, social and multicultural networking event, is Celebrating the GK25! WHO is WHO on Tuesday, September 25th, 2018. Boston’s 25 Millennial Leaders & Innovators of Color changing Boston. Come and join us for another amazing GK event!
DeRay Mackesson at Old South Church | Back Bay | $$$
Harvard Book Store welcomes acclaimed civil rights activist and community organizer DeRay Mckesson—host of Pod Save the People—for a discussion of his debut book, On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope. He will be joined in conversation by Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, the Democratic nominee to represent Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District in Congress. She will be the first woman of color to represent Massachusetts in Congress.
Wednesday, September 26th
Fairmount Innovation Lab’s Grand Reopening | Dorchester | Free
Meet FIL’s co-working members, staff and alums. Re-connect with friends and supporters of FIL. Tour our newly renovated, expanded co-working and community space. Learn more about upcoming events and FIL's Launchpad program for creative and social entrepreneurs! There will also be a special announcement of The Liora Beer Scholarship for Entrepreneurs in the Arts, in memory of FIL's beloved founder. Food and Drinks will be served. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Dr. Joy DeGruy: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome | Cambridge | Free
Dr. Joy DeGruy is a nationally and internationally renowned researcher, educator, author and presenter. She is an ambassador for healing and a voice for those who’ve struggled in search of the past, and continue to struggle through the present. Dr. Joy is the acclaimed author of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome — America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: The Study Guide, with a second book in the works, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Part 2: Be The Healing. Her presentation will be on Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, followed by a book signing.
Thursday, September 27th
Speakeasy: Spoken Word Event | Downtown | $$-$$$
Rhoaming presents Speakeasy: Spoken Word Event on Thursday September 27th. Featured spoken word by Amanda Shea, Selah, Anson Rap$, Lisa Chanelle, Mocha Dee & Shola. Hosted by Farrah Evita, music by Bobby Bangers and live painting and art showcase by TATA. Doors open: 8:30 PM.
The Pull Up feat. Dutch ReBelle, Cam Bells, Nyce Franklyn & more | Cambridge | $$-$$$
See all these artists live! 18+ event. Doors open at 8 PM.
Bruno Mars: 24K Magic World Tour | West End | $$$
See Bruno Mars live in concert!
The Women’s Power Gap in Massachusetts | Downtown | Free
Does Massachusetts, a national education leader and bastion of progressive politics, have a women leadership shortage in higher education? Join the Eos Foundation and the Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy for an important, revealing discussion and the release of the Women’s Power Gap in Higher Education Study that will provide data, context, and recommendations for the path ahead. The event, held in partnership with the State House News Forum, is part of the Eos Foundation’s ongoing Women’s Power Gap Initiative that will bring focus to the realities and opportunities for women’s leadership in Massachusetts’ civic and political life. Invited Panelists and Speakers include: the Honorable Robert DeLeo (invited). Ann Bookman, Director for the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy, Dr. Lee Pelton, President of Emerson College, Dr. Valerie Roberson, President of Roxbury Community College, Dr. Carlos Santiago, Commissioner of Higher Education (invited) and Andrea Silbert, President, Eos Foundation. Admission is free.
Boston Latino International Film Festival | Multiple Locations | Free-$$$
The Boston Latino International Film Festival showcases films that deal with issues of importance and interest to the Latino community in the U.S., Latin America and Spain. An important part of our mission is to portray an accurate image and representation of Latinos in the U.S. and Latin America. All foreign language films have English subtitles.As part of its commitment the Boston community, BLIFF will offer free admission for selected screenings at Emerson College through the Bright Lights Series (September 27) and at Northeastern University (September 29 & 30). Please visit www.bliff.org to see our complete programming schedule. Reservations for the free screenings are highly recommended. You are also invited to our opening and closing receptions; they're free and open to the public.
Afro Flow Yoga | Roxbury | Free
We are going to have another session of Afro Flow Yoga this Thursday from 6 to 7pm again! Totally free and open the public - no prior experience needed! Please bring your yoga mat and stop by Northeastern Crossing on you way back home, and get some exercise with our fantastic facilitator Leslie Salmon Jones and Jeff W Jones!
Planning for Career Longevity in a Biased World | Watertown |
Please join the Lean In Boston Chapter for a panel discussion about the cultural biases that have prevented more women from reaching senior management positions. We will discuss tactics and advice for how to plan for longevity in your career and how to enable a culture of more proactively promoting women. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Panelists will include Elizabeth Hailer, Executive Director of The Commonwealth Institute, Tim O'Brien, Chief Marketing Officer of athenaHealth and Colleen Ammerman, Director of Gender Initiative at Harvard Business School.
Closing Celebration: We Wanted a Revolution | Seaport | Free
To mark the closing of the exhibition We Wanted a Revolution: Black Radical Women, 1965–85, come together for an evening of art, music, movement, and conversation. Facing resistance in their time, many women involved in We Wanted a Revolution emphasized the necessity of integrating self-care into their daily routines. This idea—summed up by Audre Lorde’s 1988 statement, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare”—inspires short sessions of yoga poses, meditation, and mindful movement led by Melissa Alexis of Cultural Fabric and Chanelle John of Hive Soul Yoga. Both women will also briefly introduce their projects dedicated to promoting wellness in communities of color. Those with no prior experience in yoga or meditation are welcome, and mats or towels are optional. Capacity for this activity is limited; free tickets are required and will be distributed first come, first serve.
Friday, September 28th
Oompa Presents: Black Boi Joy | Cambridge | $$-$$$
Black Boi Joy is a multi-media concert experience brought to you by Boston’s own Oompa. She will be coming right off of her first ever tour, and what better way to do it than at home? The show explores the intersections of class, blackness, queerness, size, and the way that joy becomes a revolutionary experience when in the body of people at those intersections. Black Boi Joy is packed with stunning guest surprises, including an opening set from Anjimile, and features never-before-heard music from Oompa’s upcoming album, while exploring the growth from her first. Of all the Oompa shows to miss, this is certainly NOT the one. She's working hard to outdo every show she's ever put on, and from the looks of it, she just might.
Network With Us Tour - Boston | Theatre District | Free-$$$
Inviting atmosphere, signature cocktails, and flavorful bites along with trend-setting Happenings makes the W Lounge a one-of-a-kind destination for our professionals to indulge. Social World Networking Professionals invites you to The W Hotels "Network with Us" 4 City Tour. Welcome to Boston! Enjoy networking in an upscale ambiance with a fireplace and savor creative, small plates while taking in the inventive atmosphere and globally infused soft sounds. Networking at its finest!
Boston Latino International Film Festival | Multiple Locations | Free-$$$
The Boston Latino International Film Festival showcases films that deal with issues of importance and interest to the Latino community in the U.S., Latin America and Spain. An important part of our mission is to portray an accurate image and representation of Latinos in the U.S. and Latin America. All foreign language films have English subtitles.As part of its commitment the Boston community, BLIFF will offer free admission for selected screenings at Emerson College through the Bright Lights Series (September 27) and at Northeastern University (September 29 & 30). Please visit www.bliff.org to see our complete programming schedule. Reservations for the free screenings are highly recommended. You are also invited to our opening and closing receptions; they're free and open to the public.
KRS-One, Mark Merren & Blak Madeen | Cambridge | $$$
Leedz Edutainment presents KRS-One, Mark Merren, Blak Madeen. Show is 18+.
Fashion on Fire | Woburn | $$$
A gala to kick-off the upcoming Boston Fashion Week! Join us for a fashion show and cocktail party benefiting Project Smile, hosted by Antoinette Antonio, morning anchor on News Channel 5 Boston. Enjoy an amazing fashion show with top Boston area designers including: Jaclyn Robichaud Doyle, Yetta Z Studio Z, Madeline Ventresca, Lalla Bee, Em Watson, Boston Arts Academy Fashion Technology & Design students, KHANGLE and Ruchita Dagli. Delicious complimentary appetizers & desserts, as well as a complimentary Svedka cocktail are included with each ticket.
The Creative Zone Presents an Evening of Art | Downtown | $$$
We're inviting artists of ALL kinds to perform live & display art for an eclectic evening of free expression, creativity, & entertainment. (DM Syd Griffith for location). Come enjoy live music & dancing, admire locally-made art, watch live art unfold, & meet the artists themselves. Indulge in gourmet, infused appetizers, collaborate w/ fellow guests around a communal art station and delight in a 4/20-friendly environment.
GroundZero 508 KickStarter | Brockton | Free
Massive Media has Teamed up with the other Creative power houses in the 508 to bring you a monthly event dedicated to bringing all the creatives and artists together to finally build a scene that we can all be proud of!
Saturday, September 29th
4th Annual Evolution of Hip Hop Festival | Saturday | Free
Please join Somerville Arts Council & The Somerville Line as well as co-producers Oompa, Pretty Poisson, Vee Lopes, Onez Reese in presenting Somerville's 4th Annual Evolution of Hip Hop Festival! The line-up includes hosts Lady V of The V Line and Onez Reese of The Blast, DJ Bobby BanGers, Headliners Oompa & The Chocolate Factory, as well as featured artists: Cliff Notez and Brandie Blaze. Additional performances by: Billy Dean Thomas, ANSON RAP$, Rex Mac, Luke Bars, Kofi Dadzie, Papaa Rellz, Bean$tock, Inc., Sondro Castro, A.M.B. (African Man Born), Mohegan and DroCasso. Dance performance by Trend N Motion. This is a free, family-friendly event.
Queens Talk: September 2018 Series Relaunch | Dorchester | $$
Queens Talk is relaunching for our fall series of meet-ups on September 29th at the Erick Jean Center for the Arts, also known as the Dorchester Arts Collaborative from 12 PM - 4 PM at 157 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA, 02121. The theme that will be explored and discussed that afternoon is "Finding the Balance" manifesting your dreams/goals, productivity, as well as how periods of stagnancy could also be purposeful. This is with the understanding that the fall brings with it a sense of a new year and new beginnings, so we will be centering our conversations around how intentional this time can look for us regardless of what phase we are currently in in life. Our feature presenters and facilitators will be our lovely board members! We are very happy to relaunch with a team of amazing women who are aligned with love for self, the community, and women empowerment. This will be a great opportunity to meet the board as we all process what this season in our lives means for us. I hope you can join us. Delicious bites for lunch will be provided by local restaurants from the Boston area! This is a QTPOC inclusive space, all women-aligned, femme, and gender non-conforming folks are welcome and is open to all ages.
Resist(D)ance: Creative Open Forum Series/Writing | Dorchester | Free
RESIST(D)ANCE: Under Construction is coming to Upham's Corner this fall. Every Saturday evening for the next three weeks Radical Black Girl is hosting an open forum for each artistic medium! Same place, same time, same inspiring energy. Join professional teaching artists in storytelling, spoken word, rap and song writing workshops! All ages and experiences are invited to create based on the theme of home and belonging.
Black Economic Justice Institute 3rd Annual Appreciation Awards & Fundraiser | Roxbury | $$$
The Black Economic Justice Institute is having its 3rd Annual Appreciation Awards Banquet and Fundraiser. Our honorees are Karilyn Crockett, Erica Davis, James Mackey, Pastor Franklin Hobbs, Cortina Vann and Sis Dora Muhammad. Hoping you will come out for Fun, Fashion and Friends. We look forward to a lovely event filled with Entertainment, Door Prizes, Silent Auction and Raffles. Our keynote speaker for the evening is Ms, Teri Williams-Cohee, President & CEO of One United Bank. Our theme this year is Black and Gold. Tickets can also be purchased at 1229 River St. Hyde Park, MA and at www.bejii.org/donate. Please call 908-800-2354 for more information or email us at bejii2014@gmail.com.
Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival | South End | Free
The 2018 Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, on Columbus Avenue, west of Massachusetts Avenue, for six blocks to Burke Street. The Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival is Boston’s biggest block party—a free, annual, outdoor public concert that has delighted hundreds of thousands of music lovers over the years with its host of jazz, Latin, blues, funk, and groove performances, along with KidsJam, an instrument petting zoo, and an array of food vendors. Each year, the festival is the place to be in Boston on the last Saturday of September as the community comes together in a bond forged in the joy of great live music. The festival offers world-class music on three stages, phenomenal food and drink, arts, crafts, and unique gifts. We look forward to seeing you for Boston's best free outdoor concert.
Back to School Jam | Dorchester | $$$
Join us for what promises to be an AMAZING Back to School Jam at Chez-Vous Boston! This all ages event is hosted by Shiggy! Doors open at 2 PM. Enjoy live entertainment, raffles, giveaways, and much more!
Post Drop Sneaker Convention | Watertown | Free
Post Drop is a sneaker event allowing sneakerheads all across the east coast to buy, sell and trade some of the rarest sneakers, clothing and items in the world!! With lots of vendors & attendees, it will be easy to find the pair you’ve always been looking for! Music will be provided by Lil Rich. Food and beverages available as well!
Boston Latino International Film Festival | Multiple Locations | Free-$$$
The Boston Latino International Film Festival showcases films that deal with issues of importance and interest to the Latino community in the U.S., Latin America and Spain. An important part of our mission is to portray an accurate image and representation of Latinos in the U.S. and Latin America. All foreign language films have English subtitles.As part of its commitment the Boston community, BLIFF will offer free admission for selected screenings at Emerson College through the Bright Lights Series (September 27) and at Northeastern University (September 29 & 30). Please visit www.bliff.org to see our complete programming schedule. Reservations for the free screenings are highly recommended. You are also invited to our opening and closing receptions; they're free and open to the public.
Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings: Book Launch | Jamaica Plain | Free
The Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, together with Papercuts J.P. and Wee the People, celebrates the Oct. 2 launch of Auntie Luce's Talking Paintings with a storytime reading, book signing, and art activity celebrating Haiti's heroes, colors, and culture!
Fashion Forward with Bloomingdale’s: Presented by MadeINcubator | Newton | $$$
Game-changers. Deal makers. Goal-makers. Come join us for an afternoon of fashion and it's influence through the MadeINcubator. Fashion Forward is a blogger expert, and industry panel event which will explore our role as it pertains to the fashion climate change in Boston, as well as how more individuals, companies and organizations can aim to become more fashion forward through innovation and business. This event strives to help emerging fashion entrepreneurs learn from and network with the best and brightest of the industry. Examples of topics will include setting goals, accessing capital, as well as industry specific sessions in blogging, fashion, retail buying and styling. Following the panel discussion, the attendees will be encouraged to participate in a speed networking mixer between the panelists and attendees. While you’re there, enjoy a Bloomingdale‘s $25 Gift Card with your ticket purchase along with raffle prizes, music and gift bag!
3rd Annual Salem Food Truck Festival | Salem | Free
The Salem Food Truck Festival is back! Bigger and Better, this year the festival will feature 45 of the area's top food trucks + the Notch Biergarten! Held at the Salem Common in historic downtown Salem, Ma. We are excited to offer fellow food lovers the region's top food trucks, live music and family fun! With a range from grilled cheese to whoopie pies, there is sure to be something for everyone! Save the dates and save your appetite for the area's biggest food truck event!
Sunday, September 30th
Afro Bounce | Allston | $-$$
The goal is for you to feel like you’re at a party in Africa or the UK as you dance the day away to Afrobeats and international sounds but still feel the connections to home through Hip Hop, Trap, Reggae and Soca! This isn’t your average day party! And to make the experience even more enjoyable, the best kind of jollof, Ghanaian that is, will be provided to satisfy those taste buds!Music by Dj Real P and DJ Amero. Doors open at 4 PM.
Boston Latino International Film Festival | Multiple Locations | Free-$$$
The Boston Latino International Film Festival showcases films that deal with issues of importance and interest to the Latino community in the U.S., Latin America and Spain. An important part of our mission is to portray an accurate image and representation of Latinos in the U.S. and Latin America. All foreign language films have English subtitles.As part of its commitment the Boston community, BLIFF will offer free admission for selected screenings at Emerson College through the Bright Lights Series (September 27) and at Northeastern University (September 29 & 30). Please visit www.bliff.org to see our complete programming schedule. Reservations for the free screenings are highly recommended. You are also invited to our opening and closing receptions; they're free and open to the public.
3rd Annual Salem Food Truck Festival | Salem | Free
The Salem Food Truck Festival is back! Bigger and Better, this year the festival will feature 45 of the area's top food trucks + the Notch Biergarten! Held at the Salem Common in historic downtown Salem, Ma. We are excited to offer fellow food lovers the region's top food trucks, live music and family fun! With a range from grilled cheese to whoopie pies, there is sure to be something for everyone! Save the dates and save your appetite for the area's biggest food truck event!
Smoke This Rib Fest 2018 | Cambridge | $$$
The Rib Fest is a culinary showdown pitting pit master against pit master for the title of the best ribs in town. The event is perfect for all ages so come and enjoy some BBQ, live music and so much more. There will be plenty of food and fun to be had, but for the best chance to sample a variety of ribs and to cast your vote, you’ll need a Taste Ticket which will get you 10 rib samples from the restaurants of your choice at a first come first serve basis. Taste Tickets go on sale on Sept 3rd. Taste Tickets sell out every year, so each restaurant will also be selling a dish at a great price, showcasing food from their fall menu. So even if you miss out on buying a Taste Ticket, you can still enjoy tasty food from some of the best restaurants in Cambridge!
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.