Bring a chair or blanket and come watch! Sign up for the chance to be pulled from a hat, if your name is selected you will have the chance to share your musical talents.

Microphone and amplified sound provided. Please bring instruments cables you may need to perform. 10 minutes per performer (including set up and breakdown). The featured Berklee Performer will close out the show.

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 Zion Rodman: 

Zion Rodman is a Boston-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose soulful voice and intricate guitar work blend indie rock energy with folk storytelling. His sound has been compared to artists and bands like Dawes, Elliott Smith, and Fleetwood Mac. Whether performing solo or with a full band, Zion brings a heartfelt presence to every stage.

A dedicated member of Boston’s music community, Zion hosts weekly open mics on Monday nights at Toad and First Thursdays at Medford Brewing Company, creating welcoming spaces for local artists to connect and share their work. When he’s not on stage, he works behind the scenes as a sound engineer at The Burren, McCarthy’s, and Sofar Sounds.

Listen to Zion's latest album "The Acquisition of All Things" (Summer 2026) on any streaming service.

Learn more about Zion Rodman

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 Rey Royale: 

Rey Royale - Boston's R&B Ambassador

Rey Royale, celebrated as Boston's R&B Ambassador, is a singer-songwriter, radio host, and event curator who is redefining how the city experiences rhythm and blues. Known for his smooth vocals,intimate storytelling, and magnetic stage presence, Rey creates music that captures both passion and authenticity. His journey began performing with the group 617-later renamed Metro City-under Interscope Records, leading to tours with industry giants such as Keyshia Cole, Kanye West, RL and more. Now stepping into his solo spotlight, Rey is preparing to release his highly anticipated album Behind Closed Doors in February 2026-a project that reflects luxury, intimacy, and the soulful essence of modern R&B.

Beyond the music, Rey is the creator and host of The Rey Royale Experience on Urban Heat 98.1 FM, where he blends music, culture, and conversation every Tuesday night. He is also the visionary behind Boston's premier live R&B gatherings, including The Sing Your Soul Out R&B Sing-Along and Rey Royale & Friends, bringing fans together to celebrate the genre in new and interactive ways. As Boston's R&B Ambassador, Rey Royale is not just performing-he's building a movement. From the stage to the radio waves to community-driven events, his mission is to elevate R&B culture and ensure it thrives for the next generation.

Learn more about Rey Royale

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 Oak.Land: 

Oak.Land is a boundary-pushing music artist blending dance, house, and rap into a sound that’s both nostalgic and futuristic. Drawing inspiration from the electronic grooves of Daft Punk and the laid-back lyricism of Snoop Dogg and Mac Miller, Oak.Land creates tracks built for both the club and the headphones. With a style that’s equal parts rhythm and rhyme, Oak.Land invites listeners into a world where vibrant beats meet smooth flows—paving a fresh path in the ever-evolving landscape of genre fusion.

Learn more about Oak.Land

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: 

It's A 'J' Thing has taken on many forms since its establishment in 2016.  Originally the band was a trio consisting of members Jessica Kelly (lead vocals), James Caruso (guitar and vocals) and Jacklyn Turner (violin and vocals).  The trio began playing together back in 2008 with the group Aid to Navigation (2008-2016) and when that project ended the three founding members It's A 'J' Thing continued playing together.  Over the years they have developed a unique sound that features dynamic vocals and harmonies, backed with a consistent tone on acoustic guitar and highlighted with blasts of electric violin.  In 2024, vocalist and violinist Jacklyn Turner took an indefinite leave from the group, but the duo of Jess and James continues to play.  It's always possible to see a featured artist at a show and the musical journey carries on....

Learn more about It's A 'J' Thing

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 A Sort of HOmecoming: 

What do you get when four strangers with a shared obsession for U2 meet each other?

A Sort Of Homecoming - Boston's own tribute to the legendary Irish rockers.  We bring the big sound, big feels and just the right amount of Bono swagger.  Come for the hits, stay for the heart.

Add Rock - Drums

Alan Sledge - Guitar and vocals

Leonard "Len" Curtin - Bass and vocals

Roger Farner - Lead vocals and harmonica

Learn more about A Sort of Homecoming (U2 cover band)

This event will be held on Saturday, August 22, at 10:30 a.m.. The location of this event is at Gourdin Park, 2405 Washington St, Roxbury.

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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 Katherine Winston: 

Whether you discovered her on Season 14 of American Idol, in a club across the country, or in an intimate listening room, Katherine leaves a lasting impression with every impassioned melody and heartfelt lyric.  Wherever you may hear Katherine, you can expect a genre-bending sound pulling influences from indie-pop, country, rock and folk music.  Her album, Something Special, Nothing Fancy is out and available everywhere now!

Learn more about Katherine Winston

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 30, presented in partnership with the Friends of Copley Square, BXP, Sasaki, and Fairmont Copley Plaza.

This free event is sponsored by H.P. Hood LLC with additional support from Drake’s Cakes. The celebration will feature guided tour of the newly renovated Copley Square, arts & crafts, appearances by Santa Claus and Rudolph along with musical performances by vocalist Joelle James, the Boston Children’s Chorus and Symphonic of Emerson College. After the event attendees are invited to enjoy cookies and pictures with Santa in Fairmont Copley Plaza at 6 p.m.

Other 2026 holiday celebrations hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department include the 24th annual holiday lighting of the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End on November 23, the lighting of the ship in Martin’s Park at the Children’s Wharf Harborwalk on November 28, and the Boston Common Tree Lighting followed by the lighting of the trees on Commonwealth Avenue Mall on December 3.

The arrival of Boston’s official 2026 Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will be celebrated on Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on November 17. The 45-foot white spruce was donated by Ronald and Claire Feener of Lunenberg County, Nova Scotia.

Visit the tree lighting events page or call 617-635-4505 for more information. To stay up to date with news, park improvements, and events, sign up for our email list and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky.

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will host the 24th annual holiday lighting of the signature trellis at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End.

Boston’s historic waterfront, will be transformed into a beautiful holiday display when the park’s 260 feet of trellis are illuminated with lights near the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel and throughout the park. 

Other festive activities include: 

• Musical performances
• Special guest appearance from Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. 
• Eggnog from H.P. Hood
• Hot chocolate and cookies from the Boston Marriott Long Wharf
• Clam Chowder courtesy of Joes Waterfront

The celebration is sponsored by H.P. Hood LLC and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park.  Additional support is provided by Meet Boston.

Visit the Parks events page or call (617) 635-4505 for more information.