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Slam Theatre 2025

Slam Theatre is a Great American Variety Show featuring spoken word, short play performances, live music and dance.

July 24, 2025
2025-07-24T18:00:36 - 2025-07-24T20:30:36

Come experience a multidisciplinary theatrical performance* featuring several 10-minute play performances written by up-and-coming Boston playwrights, a 10-minute multi-media dance performance, spoken word and stories, and live improvisational jazz. Themes of the evening will touch upon love, friendship, what it means to be American, and more. You will not want to miss a second of this experimental multidisciplinary art event!

Program:

  • Happy Thanksgiving by Monica Jimenez and performed by Constance Cifelli as Daughter Turkey, Olivia Giroux-Galpin as Mother Turkey, Jamaal Eversley as Father Turkey and Aurora Lee as Annabelline
  • Where is Faith? by Faith Verrill and performed by Darline Harris as Charity, Jamila Batts Capitman as Hope, and Heath Verrill as Christian
  • Kindness by BeAirDrum Seabrooks and performed by Alex Leondedis as Warton, Vincent Siders as Angel and Kym Darby as A.I. 911 Dispatcher
  • THR3DS by Jamie Lin, kathy lebron and Alexandria Nunweiler and performed and produced by Company One
  • 10 minute multimedia dance performance by Flor Delgadillo.
  • Spoken Word performed by Massachusetts' Poet Laureate Regie Gibson, Boston’s Poet Laureate Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah, and more!
  • Stand Up Comedy by Madhuri Raju
  • Live interactive art piece by SKRIBBLES
  • Live improv musical scoring by The Blake Newman Group
  • Dance tunes and cast party spun by DJ Juelz
  • Hosted by Uncle Jam

*Some poems and plays will have STRONG LANGUAGE. Parental Advisory is recommended for Slam Theatre.

July 24, 2025
2025-07-24T18:00:36 - 2025-07-24T20:30:36
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Boston’s Cultural District Festival: One Boston, Many Stories

Come celebrate the diversity and richness of Boston's cultural districts at our One Boston, Many Stories Festival - a day filled with music.

July 20, 2025
2025-07-20T12:00:29 - 2025-07-20T17:00:29

Welcome to Boston’s Cultural District’s One Boston, Many Stories Festival! Join us at City Hall Plaza for a day filled with diverse cultural experiences, live performances, art exhibitions, and delicious food. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Boston’s history and heritage through interactive activities and engaging storytelling sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the vibrant cultural mosaic that makes Boston unique. Mark your calendars and come ready to explore, learn, and connect with the community!

This dynamic festival brings together the heartbeats of four unique cultural districts — the Latin QuarterFenway Cultural DistrictRoxbury Cultural District, and Boston Little Saigon.

One Boston, Many Stories is more than a festival — it’s a movement to honor the voices, histories, and creative spirit of our neighborhoods. Come celebrate with us and be part of Boston’s living cultural legacy.

July 20, 2025
2025-07-20T12:00:29 - 2025-07-20T17:00:29
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Slay The Entire Month and Beyond

It’s the City of Boston’s Pride Party, presented in partnership with the Museum of Science as part of our Pride Celebration.

June 28, 2025
2025-06-28T20:00:00 - 2025-06-28T23:00:00

The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) and the Museum of Science invite Boston’s LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones to an evening that celebrates Pride, uplifts the spectrum of beauty, and highlights the world of science with music and live performances. Titled STEM and Beyond, the MOLA added their own twist to the acronym, STEM (Slay the Entire Month).

As part of the Museum’s Pride Celebration, this event offers LGBTQ+ Bostonians a welcoming and affirming space to gather and celebrate. The evening features music and performances throughout the night, classic Museum of Science interactive presentations, and more.

June 28, 2025
2025-06-28T20:00:00 - 2025-06-28T23:00:00
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SPARK Pride: Dorchester Neighborhood Social

Get ready to SPARK some joy at SPARK Pride: Dorchester Neighborhood Social! ✨🌈

June 18, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Dorchester Brewing Company
    1250 Massachusetts Ave
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-06-18T18:00:00 - 2025-06-18T20:00:01

Celebrate Pride Month the Dorchester way — with community, connection, and a whole lot of love 💕 Meet your neighbors, mingle with local leaders, and champion causes that make our city shine. We will have live entertainment with a performance by Lilly Rose Vallore 💃 and food provided by M&M BBQ 🍔



Hosted by SPARK Boston — Mayor Michelle Wu’s 20-35 civic crew 💪

Proudly sponsored by GW&K Investments 💖



📍 Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02125

📅 June 18th, 6pm-8pm (21+ event)

🤝Come for the vibes, stay for the community



Because being neighborly is what? FUNDAMENTAL!!! 💅

June 18, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Dorchester Brewing Company
    1250 Massachusetts Ave
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-06-18T18:00:00 - 2025-06-18T20:00:01
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Echoes of Freedom

June 18, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • The Strand Theatre
    543 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Posted:
2025-06-18T18:30:16 - 2025-06-18T20:30:16

Join us for Echoes of Freedom, an evening of music, history, and celebration featuring the Howard University Gospel Choir, in honor of Juneteenth.

Founded at the legendary Howard University, one of the nation’s premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the Howard Gospel Choir has inspired audiences around the world with their soul-stirring harmonies and commitment to preserving the rich traditions of gospel music.

This special performance will uplift, reflect, and celebrate Black resilience and liberation, filling the historic Strand Theatre with songs of hope, struggle, and triumph.

Come early, bring your loved ones, and experience a night where music meets movement—where history echoes into the present.

This event is free and open to all.

Register

June 18, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • The Strand Theatre
    543 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Posted:
2025-06-18T18:30:16 - 2025-06-18T20:30:16
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Belonging in Boston: MOIA x SoFar Community Concert

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) launched the annual City of Belonging Festival on March 21, 2025, in observance of Immigrant Heritage Month. This event is part of the City of Belonging Festival's official MOIA events.

June 12, 2025
2025-06-12T17:30:07 - 2025-06-12T19:00:07

Join us for a special community concert in partnership with SoFar Sounds. We’re celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month. The artists for this special concert will be diverse, and food is included with your ticket. Guests can also sign up to participate in an Open Mic portion of the program.

Refreshments and food will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend, registration is requested. Free tickets are limited, if you are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to others who wish to join. 

 

 

June 12, 2025
2025-06-12T17:30:07 - 2025-06-12T19:00:07
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Eden Street Park Night - Charlestown’s Got Talent

Enjoy a showcase of local talent and a DJ or Band, while indulging in Ice Cream and Pizza!

June 12, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Eden Street Park
    10 Eden St
    Boston, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Bunker Hill Associates
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-06-12T18:00:19 - 2025-06-12T22:00:19
June 12, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Eden Street Park
    10 Eden St
    Boston, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Bunker Hill Associates
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Charlestown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-06-12T18:00:19 - 2025-06-12T22:00:19
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Celebrate! with Benkadi Drum and Dance

The multicultural Benkadi Drum and Dance group returns to perform new dances showcasing traditional West African rhythms and movements. With vivid costumes, interpretive dance, and audience participation, join us in honor of Juneteenth!

June 14, 2025
2025-06-14T10:30:52 - 2025-06-14T11:30:52

Children are seated on a carpeted floor with their caretakers and space is available on a first come, first served basis. Additional seats are available for people with disabilities, seniors, and others unable to sit on the floor. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This is an inclusive program and both people with and without disabilities are always welcomed. A Flexible Calming Space (Quiet Room) is available for anyone who needs a break from the program at any time, especially those who are experiencing sensory overload. Parking is free at the JFK Library.

The JFK Library takes the safety and security of all guests, staff, and visitors seriously. To make your experience safe and enjoyable, upon entry to this federal building, all visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. All bags will also be inspected by Security Officers. Visit our website for more details.

The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up, highlights America’s rich cultural diversity through the arts. This program is tied directly to President and Mrs. Kennedy's concern for and support of the arts and culture in a democratic society.

Thanks to generous support from the Martin Richard Foundation and the Mass Cultural Council all performances are free.

June 14, 2025
2025-06-14T10:30:52 - 2025-06-14T11:30:52
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Patriot Fife and Drum

Enjoy a lively concert of music that accompanied colonists as they marched, danced, wooed their beloveds, and waged war. David Vose and Sue Walko provide fascinating insight into each selection they perform.

May 31, 2025
2025-05-31T13:00:43 - 2025-05-31T15:00:43
May 31, 2025
2025-05-31T13:00:43 - 2025-05-31T15:00:43
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Arts Action Consortium Launch Party

The official launch party for the Arts Action Consortium, a transformative collaboration for Boston artists offering free consultations, workshops, cohort opportunities, performance space, and more for Boston artists.

April 29, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • CROMA @ ASC
    Public Alley 438
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2025-04-29T18:00:54 - 2025-04-29T20:00:54

Join us at the official launch party for the Arts Action Consortium, a transformative collaboration for Boston artists supported by the City of Boston in partnership with six leading cultural organizations to offer free consultations, workshops, cohort opportunities, performance space, and more for Boston artists!

This event will include:
  • Live performances

  • Dinner and non-alcoholic drinks

  • Cash bar serving wine and beer

  • Speakers from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and AAC

  • Networking with artists and arts leaders

  • Opportunities to learn more about the Artist Pathways Project

This event is your chance to connect, learn, and celebrate the vibrant artistic community that makes Boston thrive. Whether you're an emerging artist, and established artist, or a passionate supporter of the arts, this is a night you won't want to miss.

April 29, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • CROMA @ ASC
    Public Alley 438
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2025-04-29T18:00:54 - 2025-04-29T20:00:54
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