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Community Portrait Project with MassArt Art Museum

In connection with One Boston Day, celebrate the ways in which communities come together during your visit at MassArt Art Museum on Saturday, April 15.

April 15, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 621 Huntington Ave.
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    bhone@massart.edu
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2023-04-15T12:00:00 - 2023-04-15T16:00:00

Participate in a community portrait project in the Barkan Big Ideas Studio and consider a random act of kindness to spread joy throughout your neighborhood.



 

April 15, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 621 Huntington Ave.
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    bhone@massart.edu
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2023-04-15T12:00:00 - 2023-04-15T16:00:00
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Ode to the Black Woman: A Night of Poetry and Song

Join us to celebrate Black women's History Month with poems and songs that highlight the strength and resilience of Black women.

April 13, 2023
  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Black Market
    2136 Washington St.
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-04-13T19:00:00 - 2023-04-13T22:00:00
April 13, 2023
  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Black Market
    2136 Washington St.
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-04-13T19:00:00 - 2023-04-13T22:00:00
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'Call and Response': Community Public Art Event

A community event highlighting a City-commissioned public art project.

April 8, 2023
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • The Possible Zone
    31 Heath Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2023-04-08T11:00:00 - 2023-04-08T14:00:00

Join us for a community event celebrating an upcoming public art installation at Fire Station 42 in Roxbury, "Call and Response: Radiating Safety" by L'Merchie Frazier. The event will be held at The Possible Zone on Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist, interact with firefighters, engage in hands-on learning with firefighting equipment, and enjoy refreshments and giveaways.

"Call and Response" aims to highlight the collective community call for protection and safety as well as the expectations of trust as a response of service by firefighters.  This sculptural mural will exemplify the critical synergy between the first responders and the respect for the presence of the fire station by resident and business community members.

Call and response event flyer

April 8, 2023
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • The Possible Zone
    31 Heath Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2023-04-08T11:00:00 - 2023-04-08T14:00:00
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Help Lyric Stage Care For Our Neighbors!

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston invites you to drop off donations during its run of Sister Act from April 7 through May 14.

April 7, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from April 7, 2023, 38 times
  • 140 Clarendon St.
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    elizabeth_carsley@lyricstage.com
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Posted:
2023-04-07T12:00:00 - 2023-05-14T20:00:00

During the run of Sister Act (April 7 - May 14), we will be collecting personal hygiene items for our friends who reside at 140 Clarendon St. as part of the affordable housing units supported by Beacon Communities.



We will be accepting items such as:

  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Underwear (all sizes)
  • Socks (all sizes)
  • Lotion
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Shaving Cream
  • Razors
  • Toilet Paper
  • Hair Brushes
  • Q-Tips
  • Razors
April 7, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from April 7, 2023, 38 times
  • 140 Clarendon St.
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    elizabeth_carsley@lyricstage.com
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Posted:
2023-04-07T12:00:00 - 2023-05-14T20:00:00
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SPARK Joy: Boston Marathon Sign Making Party

No matter who you're cheering for, come make a sign and commemorate One Boston Day with SPARK Boston!

April 15, 2023
2023-04-15T11:00:00 - 2023-04-15T16:00:00

As part of the City of Boston's One Boston Day celebration, SPARK Boston and the Mayor's Office are inviting Bostonians to come and make signs in support of the 2023 Boston Marathon Runners on Saturday, April 15. Snacks and sign making materials will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your friends, creative ideas, and any additional supplies you'd like to use to decorate your sign. We can't wait to share community and words of encouragement with you!

April 15, 2023
2023-04-15T11:00:00 - 2023-04-15T16:00:00
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Ruggles Corridor Artist Talk: Jenny Sabin

Join us for an artist talk with Jenny Sabin to learn about her City-commissioned public artworks in Roxbury!

March 18, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • The Dewitt Center
    122 Dewitt Drive
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2023-03-18T12:00:00 - 2023-03-18T14:00:00

Join the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture at the Dewitt Center in Roxbury for a discussion and workshop with artist Jenny Sabin. Poet Elizabeth Bradfield and City of Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola will be joining the artist to lead a workshop with community members.

The City commissioned Jenny to create long-term public artworks to complement the Ruggles Street Corridor improvement project in Roxbury. She is interested in gathering stories and visual input from local residents to be integrated into wayfinding signage, special materials, and seating areas.

The talk will be held on Saturday, March 18, from 12 - 2 p.m. at the Dewitt Center in Roxbury. Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cantonese and Mandarin. The event will also be livestreamed on Instagram.

Ruggles Corridor Artist Talk: Jenny Sabin, with Elizabeth Bradfield and Porsha Olayiwola. Dewitt Center, 122 Dewitt Drive, Saturday, March 18, 2023, 12 - 2 p.m. In preparation for the workshop, please bring printed or digital photos of memories, places, people, or events that define your Roxbury neighborhood.

 


NOTICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS

English: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-4445 by 03/03  

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación, traducción y adaptaciones para discapacidades a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov o llamando a 617-635-4445, hasta esta fecha: 03/03          

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen:  Sèvis entèpretation ak tradiksyon disponib pou ou san sa pa koute w anyen. Si w bezwen yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan arts@boston.gov LCA@boston.gov  oswa 617-635-4445, ant:  03/03   

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我們可以向您提供口頭翻譯和書面翻譯服務,並不向您收取費用。如您需要,請在03 月 03 日 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至  arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov 或致電 617-635-4445

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch và biên dịch được cung cấp cho quý vị hoàn toàn miễn phí. Nếu quý vị cần những dịch vụ này, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  hoặc số điện thoại 617-635-4445. ngày cuối: 03/03  

Simplified Chinese - 简体中文:  我们可以向您提供口头翻译和书面翻译服务,并不向您收取费用。如您需要,请在03 月 03 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov  或致电 617-635-4445

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason y traduson di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4445. Na es data:  03/03  

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والترجمة التحريرية متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على العنوانarts@boston.gov, أو LCA@boston.gov، أو رقم الهاتف 617-635-4445، بحلول يوم 03/03. 

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov либо по телефону 617-635-4445. до  03/03  

Portuguese - Português: Você tem à disposição serviços gratuitos de interpretação e tradução. Se precisar deles, fale conosco: arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou 617-635-4445. Até esta data 03/03  

French - Français: Les services d’interprétation et de traduction sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou au 617-635-4445, d'ici au: 03/03  

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda iyo fasiraada luuqadaha ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ama 617-635-4445, markay taariikhdu tahay: 03/03  

March 18, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • The Dewitt Center
    122 Dewitt Drive
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2023-03-18T12:00:00 - 2023-03-18T14:00:00
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Roxbury Branch Public Art Project: Artist Talk

Join us for an artist talk to learn about two City-commissioned public artworks at the Roxbury Branch!

March 4, 2023
  • 3:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    149 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2023-03-04T15:00:00 - 2023-03-04T16:30:00

Join the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library for a celebration of Turmoil by Jeremy "Sobek" Harrison and R-O-X-B-U-R-Y by Joe Wardwell in collaboration with Nakia Hill and youth from 826 Boston's YLAB. The City of Boston commissioned these artworks to complement the renovation of the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library. Come hear from the artists about the project and enjoy a day of activities and fun!

The talk will be held on Saturday, March 4 from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Roxbury Branch. The event will also be livestreamed on Instagram. Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Roxbury branch artist talk flyer


NOTICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS

English: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-635-4445 by 02/24           

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación, traducción y adaptaciones para discapacidades a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov o llamando a 617-635-4445, hasta esta fecha: 24/02        

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen:  Sèvis entèpretation ak tradiksyon disponib pou ou san sa pa koute w anyen. Si w bezwen yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan arts@boston.gov LCA@boston.gov  oswa 617-635-4445, ant:  24/02     

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我們可以向您提供口頭翻譯和書面翻譯服務,並不向您收取費用。如您需要,請在02 月 24 日 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至  arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov 或致電 617-635-4445

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch và biên dịch được cung cấp cho quý vị hoàn toàn miễn phí. Nếu quý vị cần những dịch vụ này, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  hoặc số điện thoại 617-635-4445. ngày cuối: 24/02     

Simplified Chinese - 简体中文:  我们可以向您提供口头翻译和书面翻译服务,并不向您收取费用。如您需要,请在02 月 24 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov  或致电 617-635-4445

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason y traduson di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4445. Na es data:  24/02     

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والترجمة التحريرية متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على العنوانarts@boston.gov, أو LCA@boston.gov، أو رقم الهاتف 617-635-4445، بحلول يوم 24/02. 

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov либо по телефону 617-635-4445. до  24/02     

Portuguese - Português: Você tem à disposição serviços gratuitos de interpretação e tradução. Se precisar deles, fale conosco: arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou 617-635-4445. Até esta data 24/02     

French - Français: Les services d’interprétation et de traduction sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou au 617-635-4445, d'ici au: 24/02     

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda iyo fasiraada luuqadaha ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ama 617-635-4445, markay taariikhdu tahay: 24/02     

March 4, 2023
  • 3:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    149 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2023-03-04T15:00:00 - 2023-03-04T16:30:00
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Black History Month Paint Night

Celebrate Black art with a paint night hosted by the Black Employee Network and the Women's Employee Resource Group.

February 15, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Kay's Oasis
    1125 Blue Hill Ave.
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    kyron.owens@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2023-02-15T18:30:00 - 2023-02-15T22:00:00

Register for the event through the link below:

RSVP for the event

BHM Paint Night

February 15, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Kay's Oasis
    1125 Blue Hill Ave.
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    kyron.owens@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2023-02-15T18:30:00 - 2023-02-15T22:00:00
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All Black Everything

We're closing out Black History Month with a celebration of all we have accomplished and what we still need to work on for the future.

February 26, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
  • National Center of Afro-American Artists
    300 Walnut Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    susan.mccollin@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2023-02-26T14:00:00 - 2023-02-26T18:00:00

Enjoy light refreshments from Soleil Cafe, music from a live DJ along with poetry readings, and a visual art rendering completed on-site.

All Black Everything

February 26, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
  • National Center of Afro-American Artists
    300 Walnut Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    susan.mccollin@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2023-02-26T14:00:00 - 2023-02-26T18:00:00
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Sankofa Night

Sankofa is a phrase that encourages learning from the past to inform the future, reaching back to move forward, and lifting as we climb.

February 9, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Black Market
    2136 Washington Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2023-02-09T18:00:00 - 2023-02-09T20:00:00

Celebrate Black culture with an evening of music performances, poetry, art, and more! We will have a conversation on the legacy of racism and discrimination that Black Americans have resisted. Attendees will be invited to write intentions for the Black Diaspora in the spirit of Sankofa.

Sankofa Night 2023

 

February 9, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Black Market
    2136 Washington Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2023-02-09T18:00:00 - 2023-02-09T20:00:00
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