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2025 Golf Course Concert Series: It's a 'J' Thing

Enjoy live music on the patio at one of the City's golf courses.

July 16, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • George Wright Golf Clubhouse
    420 West Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-16T18:00:00 - 2025-07-16T20:00:00

The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July and August. Shows begin at 6 p.m.

About It's a 'J' thing

The trio was established in the spring of 2016. Members Jessica Kelly, Jackie Turner, and James Caruso had previously played together with Aid to Navigation (2008-2016). When the group parted ways, the J’s came together to form It’s a J Thing.

The group has a dynamic sound boasting vocals from lead singer Jessica Kelly, a unique and powerful sound from Jackie Turner’s violin, and a solid core established by the guitar and singing of James Caruso. The group mixes in original tunes with a wide variety of cover songs spanning any music lover’s catalog.

It's a J Thing website

July 16, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • George Wright Golf Clubhouse
    420 West Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-16T18:00:00 - 2025-07-16T20:00:00

2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: South End

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and Crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2021
  • Ringgold Park
    10 Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2021
  • Ringgold Park
    10 Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2022
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Harambee Park, Dorchester

Friday, August 5, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Friday, August 12, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2022
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: Back Bay

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

August 3, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from August 3, 2022, until August 10, 2022
  • Clarendon Street Play Lot
    260 Clarendon Street
    Back Bay , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-03T10:00:00 - 2022-08-03T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 3, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from August 3, 2022, until August 10, 2022
  • Clarendon Street Play Lot
    260 Clarendon Street
    Back Bay , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-03T10:00:00 - 2022-08-03T12:00:00

2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 19, 2022, until July 26, 2022
  • McConnell Park
    30 Denny Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 2022-07-19T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: McConnell Park, Dorchester

Tuesday, July 19, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Tuesday, July 26, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

July 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 19, 2022, until July 26, 2022
  • McConnell Park
    30 Denny Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 2022-07-19T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #6: Scarboro Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

September 28, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond (meet on bridge)
    Circuit Drive (Franklin Park)
    Boston MA, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-28T10:00:00 - 2025-09-28T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own greenspace-inspired masterpieces. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Now

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 28, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond (meet on bridge)
    Circuit Drive (Franklin Park)
    Boston MA, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-28T10:00:00 - 2025-09-28T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #3: Boston Public Garden

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

September 20, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden (meet at Lagoon)
    4 Charles Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-20T10:00:00 - 2025-09-20T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Today 

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 20, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden (meet at Lagoon)
    4 Charles Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-20T10:00:00 - 2025-09-20T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #4: Chandler Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

September 21, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Road
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-21T10:00:00 - 2025-09-21T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Now

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 21, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Road
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-21T10:00:00 - 2025-09-21T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #1: LoPresti Park

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

September 13, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Lopresti Park (Waterfront Area)
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-13T10:00:00 - 2025-09-13T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 13, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Lopresti Park (Waterfront Area)
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-13T10:00:00 - 2025-09-13T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #2: Langone Park

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series. 

September 14, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Langone Park
    523 Commercial Street
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-14T10:00:00 - 2025-09-14T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 14, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Langone Park
    523 Commercial Street
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-14T10:00:00 - 2025-09-14T12:00:00
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