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Dorchester Community Listening Session

Join the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement for a discussion on how the City of Boston is looking to redefine womanhood in Boston.

August 18, 2022
2022-08-18T18:00:00 - 2022-08-18T19:30:00

At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!

Take the survey

August 18, 2022
2022-08-18T18:00:00 - 2022-08-18T19:30:00
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Community Resource and Job Fair - Dorchester

Connect directly with the City of Boston in your neighborhood to learn about new programs, services, and job openings! 

October 8, 2022
2022-10-08T12:00:00 - 2022-10-08T15:00:00

Join the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet and the Office of Human Resources during our series of family-friendly job and resource fairs at a local BYCF Center near you!

Each fair will offer direct, on-site support with:

  • signing up for civil service
  • getting assistance with CORI background checks
  • questions about City of Boston job openings
  • finding new resources and programs
  • Covid vaccinations

This isn't your regular job fair! After you meet the different departments, enjoy games, activities, and free ice cream.

Register for the event today

job Fair Dorchester

October 8, 2022
2022-10-08T12:00:00 - 2022-10-08T15:00:00
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Community Resource and Job Fair - Hyde Park

Connect directly with the City of Boston in your neighborhood to learn about new programs, services, and job openings! 

September 17, 2022
2022-09-17T12:00:00 - 2022-09-17T15:00:00

Join the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet and the Office of Human Resources during our series of family-friendly job and resource fairs at a local BYCF Center near you!

Each fair will offer direct, on-site support with:

  • signing up for civil service
  • getting assistance with CORI background checks
  • questions about City of Boston job openings
  • finding new resources and programs
  • Covid vaccinations

This isn't your regular job fair! After you meet the different departments, enjoy games, activities, and free ice cream.

Register for the event today

Job Fair Hyde Park

September 17, 2022
2022-09-17T12:00:00 - 2022-09-17T15:00:00
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Community Resource and Job Fair - Mattapan

Connect directly with the City of Boston in your neighborhood to learn about new programs, services, and job openings! 

August 23, 2022
2022-08-23T16:00:00 - 2022-08-23T19:00:00

Join the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet and the Office of Human Resources during our series of family-friendly job and resource fairs at a local BYCF Center near you!

Each fair will offer direct, on-site support with:

  • signing up for civil service
  • getting assistance with CORI background checks
  • questions about City of Boston job openings
  • finding new resources and programs, and
  • COVID-19 vaccinations.

This isn't your regular job fair! After you meet the different departments, enjoy games, activities, and free ice cream.

Register for the event today

Job Fair Mattapan 1

August 23, 2022
2022-08-23T16:00:00 - 2022-08-23T19:00:00
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House Dance Party

Join us on the dance floor for a house music dance party as part of our Summer Dance Party series!

September 9, 2022
2022-09-09T17:00:00 - 2022-09-09T20:00:00

On Friday, September 9, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy a house dance party on City Hall Plaza! DJ Bruno will be playing house music along with a dance performance by Phunk Phenomenon

DJ Bruno

DJ Bruno has been DJing in Boston since 1987. He became known in the college scene in the late 80’s to early 90’s for mixing hip hop, reggae, R&B, and house music. In 1991, he began a residency at the Boston Loft after-hours club with Armand Van Helden. The following year, he started the Legendary Utopia Parties. Utopia still remains as one of Boston’s hottest deep house music events. In 2006, Boston Magazine named DJ Bruno “DJ of the Year'' and in 2007, Weekly Dig awarded Utopia Sundays the “Best House Night in Boston.” With clubs not opened to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic, DJ Bruno decided to take his music virtual on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Face the Bass Records and on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on DHP Radio. His motto is, “If we can dance together, we can live together” and he is on a mission to spread this motto all over the world, whether it be virtually or in person. Follow DJ Bruno on Instagram @djbruno30.

Phunk Phenomenon

Phunk Phenomenon Dance Complex is a non-traditional dance studio. Our Mission is to reach out to today's youth through the art of urban dance. Hip-hop is not just a dance it is a culture containing 5 elements. Our goal is to educate our students on those 5 elements within each of our specialized classes. Urban dance styles have always been the heart of inner cities as a way of expression and a means of building self esteem. The Phunk Phenomenon instructors will provide each class with a truly positive experience through what we like to refer to as "EDUTAINMENT", meaning we not only teach choreography but we also teach the history behind each art form.

September 9, 2022
2022-09-09T17:00:00 - 2022-09-09T20:00:00
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R and B Dance Party

Reason for cancellation: Weather
September 22, 2022
2022-09-22T17:00:00 - 2022-09-22T20:00:00

On Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy an R&B dance party on City Hall Plaza with DJ ReaL P!

DJ Real P

Capturing the ear is the first step to capturing the mind. As a DJ, Producer, Event Curator, and Community Partner, Chimel Idiokitas, also known as ReaL P, tells stories through music and social creativity. Born in Houston, TX and raised in Roxbury, MA to parents of Nigerian and Liberian descent, Chimel developed his love for music and community under the wings of his "vinyl junkie" father and his five hip-hop-loving older brothers. Having been a DJ since the age of fifteen, ReaL P has also established himself as a staple in the New England nightlife, music, and entertainment scenes. Winner of the 2019 Boston Music Awards DJ of Year, he has curated social gatherings, parties, and concerts in some of Boston’s premier venues. Specializing in your favorite genre, he has built his career on quality, passion, innovation, and organic fun. ReaL P always aims to deliver something fresh and thought-provoking for his audience.

September 22, 2022
2022-09-22T17:00:00 - 2022-09-22T20:00:00
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Kizomba Dance Party

Join us on the dance floor for some kizomba dancing as part of our Summer Dance Party series!

August 19, 2022
2022-08-19T17:00:00 - 2022-08-19T20:00:00

On Friday, August 19, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy a kizomba dance party on City Hall Plaza! DJ Shy will be playing kizomba music and Kwality Kiz will be providing dance lessons.

DJ Shy

With over a decade of experience as a Boston nightlife promoter, event curator and DJ, Veronica Rosario, also known as DJ Shy, has been bringing a unique vibe to the New England area. Born and raised in Dorchester, MA to Cabo Verdean immigrants, she strives to create space for the Cabo Verdean community. DJ Shy specializes in all Cabo Verdean musical genres, Kizomba and Afrobeats. Bringing her music and event knowledge, connections, and promotion networking skills, she co-founded .tribe, a monthly brunch and beats experience in Boston. The goal of .tribe is to unite people under the commonality of love for food, music and the arts. Follow DJ Shy on Instagram @djshy.cv to catch her at her next gig!

Kwality Kiz 

Kwality Kiz is truly one of a kind. From our teaching methodology to our unique focus on community building, everything has been carefully thought out to give our dancers the best possible experience. We teach Semba, Urban Kiz, and Kizomba dance classes in Greater Boston as well as travel to teach at events globally. Kwality Kiz identifies as an organization open to all. We are committed to creating a safe space and this is reflected in our dance classes, programming, policies, events, and art. We will actively work to combat any discrimination or racism/racial disparities in all aspects of our organization and society as a whole.

August 19, 2022
2022-08-19T17:00:00 - 2022-08-19T20:00:00
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Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Celebration

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmarks Commission to celebrate the designation of Highland Park as an Architectural Conservation District

July 15, 2022
  • 3:30pm - 6:00pm
  • 58 Beech Glen Street Roxbury, MA 02119
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    kathleen.hart2@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
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2022-07-15T15:30:00 - 2022-07-15T18:00:00

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmarks Commission to celebrate the designation of Highland Park as an Architectural Conservation District.

This district represents a diverse cross section of Boston history, from ancient Massachusett Native sites to Revolutionary History, to the vibrant history of the region's immigrant and civil rights stories all represented in the buildings, landscapes, and people of this district in Roxbury.

July 15, 2022
  • 3:30pm - 6:00pm
  • 58 Beech Glen Street Roxbury, MA 02119
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    kathleen.hart2@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-15T15:30:00 - 2022-07-15T18:00:00
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Artivism Documentary Premiere

The Artivism Documentary Premiere will showcase the various student projects that took place during April 2022 Vacation. 

July 1, 2022
  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Strand Theatre
    543 Columbia Rd, Boston
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2022-07-01T19:00:00 - 2022-07-01T22:00:00

The Artivism Student Project is an initiative that focuses on the power of youth voice and art as a tool for social inquiry. The project was birthed out of the Mayor's Office of Resilience & Racial Equity in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture and artist collective, The Artist Initiative for Revolution. This program granted young artists across the City of Boston from ages 13-17 to engage in meaningful art-making that was rooted in storytelling and social justice. At Artivism, students learned  how to use their art (music, dance, creating writing, & visual art) for social change. Each student was paired with a leading teaching artist who advised and mentored  them in the work of “Artivism”. 

The result was a documentary that highlights the burgeoning artistic talents of Boston youth and juxtaposes their talents with the unique challenges that faced established, seasoned artists as they sought to create and live in the City of Boston.

Watch the trailer

Register for the screening

Artivism Documentary

July 1, 2022
  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Strand Theatre
    543 Columbia Rd, Boston
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2022-07-01T19:00:00 - 2022-07-01T22:00:00
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B Healthy Summer Fun Day

Join us for family fun and free vaccines!

July 9, 2022
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Public Health Commission
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-09T11:00:00 - 2022-07-09T15:00:00

Join the Boston Public Health Commission for a day of family fun! All are welcome to enjoy free food, giveaways, music, games and more!

You can also take advantage of our free COVID-19 Vaccine station!

Share the news about this event with your community by downloading and sharing a flyer:    

July 9, 2022
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Public Health Commission
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-09T11:00:00 - 2022-07-09T15:00:00
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