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If you can feel it you can speak it

"If you can feel it you can speak it '' is a dedicated LGBTQ+ artists of color open mic series that includes all art forms and expressions.

July 14, 2024
  • 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • 5 Congress Street
    Civic Pavilion
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2024-07-14T18:30:00 - 2024-07-14T21:30:00

Formerly at the Milky Way in Jamaica Plain, the series includes 12 adult open mics and 4 youth open mics. This will be their 14th annual series since losing their host space at the Milky Way due to COVID-19.

 

"If you can feel it you can speak it" flier

July 14, 2024
  • 6:30pm - 9:30pm
  • 5 Congress Street
    Civic Pavilion
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2024-07-14T18:30:00 - 2024-07-14T21:30:00
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Open Newbury 2024

Every Sunday from June 30 - September 1, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

June 30, 2024
  • 10:00am - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from June 30, 2024, 10 times
  • Newbury Street
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Open Newbury
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Posted:
2024-06-30T10:00:00 - 2024-06-30T20:00:00

 We’re so excited about the upcoming season, and hope that you’ll join us on the street to shop, play, and connect this Summer. 

June 30, 2024
  • 10:00am - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from June 30, 2024, 10 times
  • Newbury Street
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Open Newbury
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Posted:
2024-06-30T10:00:00 - 2024-06-30T20:00:00
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Juneteenth Freedom Fest

June 30, 2024
2024-06-30T12:00:00 - 2024-06-30T16:00:00

Join us for a day of celebration, education, and community at the Boston Juneteenth Freedom Fest! This free public event commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates African American culture and contributions.

June 30, 2024
2024-06-30T12:00:00 - 2024-06-30T16:00:00
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Embrace Ideas Festival

June 18 - June 21, 2024
2024-06-18T10:00:00 - 2024-06-21T15:00:00

The City of Boston is proud to partner with Embrace: The Embrace Ideas Festival, a yearly celebration grounded in arts, ideas, culture, and public scholarship, leading up to the Juneteenth holiday. This multi-day gathering brings together local, state, and national leaders to amplify anti-racism and envision a transformed Boston by 2030.

The Embrace Ideas Festival features keynotes, panels, and live music, shining a light on interrupting zero-sum game thinking regarding racial justice and realizing a democracy worthy of us all. The annual Fest is intentionally wrapped around Juneteenth, an essential holiday we uplift for those who have long celebrated it and invite those who may not have had the opportunity yet to join us in building a new national "monument" together.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers, led by General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and declared the end of the Civil War, freeing all enslaved persons. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been official for over two years, slavery persisted in areas beyond Union control. The Union's takeover of Texas effectively liberated the remaining slaves in the state, ending this specific form of slavery in America.

We look forward to coming together as a community for this momentous occasion and honoring this significant day in our history. Join us in celebrating Juneteenth and envisioning a more just and equitable future for all.

June 18 - June 21, 2024
2024-06-18T10:00:00 - 2024-06-21T15:00:00
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Embrace Ideas Festival

June 18 - June 21, 2024
2024-06-18T09:00:00 - 2024-06-21T15:00:00

The City of Boston is proud to partner with Embrace: The Embrace Ideas Festival, a yearly celebration grounded in arts, ideas, culture, and public scholarship, leading up to the Juneteenth holiday. This multi-day gathering brings together local, state, and national leaders to amplify anti-racism and envision a transformed Boston by 2030.

The Embrace Ideas Festival features keynotes, panels, and live music, shining a light on interrupting zero-sum game thinking regarding racial justice and realizing a democracy worthy of us all. Our annual Fest is intentionally wrapped around Juneteenth, an essential holiday we uplift for those who have long celebrated it and invite those who may not have had the opportunity yet to join us in building a new national "monument" together.

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers, led by General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and declared the end of the Civil War, freeing all enslaved persons. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been official for over two years, slavery persisted in areas beyond Union control. The Union's takeover of Texas effectively liberated the remaining slaves in the state, ending this specific form of slavery in America.

We look forward to coming together as a community for this momentous occasion and honoring this significant day in our history. Join us in celebrating Juneteenth and envisioning a more just and equitable future for all.

 

Tickets

June 18 - June 21, 2024
2024-06-18T09:00:00 - 2024-06-21T15:00:00
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Juneteenth Joy 2024

June 15, 2024
2024-06-15T10:00:00 - 2024-06-15T15:00:00

Hyde Park's fourth annual community-wide, family friendly, Juneteenth Celebration is planned for Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Martini Hatch Shell on Truman Parkway in Hyde Park. The event is titled Juneteenth Joy: Focus on Freedom and is a mixture of performances, vendors, exhibits and speakers. Central to the event will be dancing! In the event of rain, the event will be moved to The New Mission High School in Hyde Park. Free giveaways ONLY to those who register in advance. You can also register to do a part of our special taste testing to select your Favorite collard greens, red velvet cake and Juneteenth Themed ice cream courtesy of Ben and Jerry's.

 

Register

June 15, 2024
2024-06-15T10:00:00 - 2024-06-15T15:00:00
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Juneteenth Celebration

June 15, 2024
2024-06-15T11:00:00 - 2024-06-15T19:00:00

Join us on Saturday, June 15, 2024 for a Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park! Enjoy picnics, barbecues, music, dancing and more at the Shattuck Picnic Grove and all over the park.

June 15, 2024
2024-06-15T11:00:00 - 2024-06-15T19:00:00
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Âs Nupumukômun (We Still Dance)

June 29, 2024
  • 6:30pm - 9:00pm
  • MassArt Tower Auditorium
    621 Huntington Ave
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Amira Madison
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-06-29T18:30:00 - 2024-06-29T21:00:00

In collaboration with Danza Orgánica, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet, and the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, we bring you Âs Nupumukômun (We Still Dance) to Boston. Âs Nupumukômun (We Still Dance), a new dance theater work, highlights traditional and contemporary stories of the Aquinnah Wampanoag People through dance, music, installation, and multimedia.The work was developed in close collaboration between Danza Orgánica, members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah, the Aquinnah Cultural Center, and The Yard on Martha’s Vineyard. 

Âs Nupumukômun is dedicated to Micah H. Washington (Brave Deer).

June 29, 2024
  • 6:30pm - 9:00pm
  • MassArt Tower Auditorium
    621 Huntington Ave
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Amira Madison
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-06-29T18:30:00 - 2024-06-29T21:00:00
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A Reading and Discussion of "Dot Girl" by Linda Carney-Goodrich

Join us for this free literary event at Boston's Civic Pavilion!

June 12, 2024
2024-06-12T19:00:24 - 2024-06-12T21:00:00

The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture is proud to present an evening featuring local author Linda Carney-Goodrich, with readings from Danielle Legros Georges, Anne Pluto, and Michael McInnis. The evening will be hosted by Michael Patrick MacDonald and feature musical guest Mr. Curt.

Join us on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Boston's Civic Pavilion on City Hall Plaza (at the intersection of Hanover St and Congress St, across from the Boston Public Market).

RSVP

 

Flyer for "A Reading and Discussion of Dot Girl by Linda Carney-Goodrich"

June 12, 2024
2024-06-12T19:00:24 - 2024-06-12T21:00:00
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Suffolk Downs Documentary

Join us on May 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the East Boston Public Library for the screening of “Suffolk Downs: A Race Through Time”.

May 16, 2024
2024-05-16T17:30:38 - 2024-05-16T19:30:00

Join us on May 16, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the East Boston Public Library for the screening of “Suffolk Downs: A Race Through Time”, a documentary film about the history of Suffolk Downs. The HYM Investment Group, owner and developer of the site since 2017, has created a film that details the history of the horse racing site over the decades, the activations happening onsite today, and the plans for the future as redevelopment begins.

The film begins with the building of Suffolk Downs, the legalization of betting in Massachusetts and the chronicled rise and fall of horse racing. Stories are told about the owners of the track over the years, the horses and jockeys that raced there, the concerts and events that drew in the crowds, the economic viability of the site over the years, and the legacy this site will always have. Interviews are captured with jockeys, employees of the racetrack, writers, journalists, the former Mayor of Revere, and the current property owner and developer. Jumping ahead, the film transitions to the use of the site today, following the final race in June of 2019, and The HYM Investment Group’s vision for a diverse community that will continue to develop for the next 15-20 years.

Guests are encouraged to arrive between 5:30 - 6 p.m.. The screening itself will begin promptly at 6 p.m. with a brief speaking program.

May 16, 2024
2024-05-16T17:30:38 - 2024-05-16T19:30:00
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