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Charlestown Movie Night: Trolls Band Together

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 26, 2024
2024-08-26T19:45:00 - 2024-08-26T22:00:00

This third installment of the Trolls franchise finds friends Poppy and Branch as a couple. But as they get to know each other more, it is revealed that Branch was a member of the old popular boyband BroZone when he was younger. Not only that, but the group members are his real-life brothers to boot. However, when they disbanded, Branch never saw his boyband brothers again until his brother Floyd is kidnapped. Branch mobilizes his family for the rescue. (Year: 2023; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn available while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 26, 2024
2024-08-26T19:45:00 - 2024-08-26T22:00:00
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Roxbury Movie Night: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 19, 2024
2024-08-19T19:45:00 - 2024-08-19T22:00:00

Having failed to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta, still driven by the need to avenge his father’s death, will stop at nothing to take Aquaman down once and for all. This time Black Manta is more formidable than ever before, wielding the power of the mythic Black Trident, which unleashes an ancient and malevolent force. To defeat him, Aquaman will turn to his imprisoned brother Orm, the former King of Atlantis, to forge an unlikely alliance. Together, they must set aside their differences in order to protect their kingdom and save Aquaman’s family, and the world, from irreversible destruction. (Year: 2023; Rating: PG-13)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

August 19, 2024
2024-08-19T19:45:00 - 2024-08-19T22:00:00
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Dorchester Movie Night: Wish

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 27, 2024
2024-08-27T19:45:00 - 2024-08-27T22:00:00

A young woman named Asha possesses wild wishes for happiness. After making a wish on a starry night, Asha is surprised when Star, a ball of cosmic energy, comes down to accompany her. Asha and Star must work together to defeat the ruthless ruler, King Magnifico, who threatens the safety of her local community. With Asha's unstoppable courage and Star's magical powers, nothing is impossible. (Year: 2023; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 27, 2024
2024-08-27T19:45:00 - 2024-08-27T22:00:00
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East Boston Movie Night: Encanto

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 28, 2024
2024-08-28T19:45:00 - 2024-08-28T22:00:00

“Encanto” tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope. (Year: 2021; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration needed to attend.

August 28, 2024
2024-08-28T19:45:00 - 2024-08-28T22:00:00
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Jamaica Plain Meteor Shower Movie Night: A Million Miles Away

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in City parks in August.

August 12, 2024
2024-08-12T19:00:00 - 2024-08-12T22:00:00

The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Please join us starting at 7 p.m. to enjoy arts and crafts activities as well as additional programming to learn about space and explore the meteor shower!

No pre-registration needed to attend.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

Jose Hernandez grew up as a migrant worker but always dreamed of space. Every decision he made was based on his desire to become an astronaut. He went to college, got an engineering degree, and worked through the system until he finally got the call from NASA he'd been waiting for. The narrative is based on true events. (Year: 2023; Rating: PG)

August 12, 2024
2024-08-12T19:00:00 - 2024-08-12T22:00:00
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'With Clipped Wings': Boston Youth Poet Laureate Alondra Bobadilla book launch

Join the City of Boston and Boston Youth Poet Laureate Alondra Bobadilla in celebrating the launch of her debut collection of poetry, "With Clipped Wings". 

July 14, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • McKim Courtyard, BPL Central Library
    700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-07-14T18:00:00 - 2021-07-14T19:30:00

The book launch will take place on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. in the McKim Courtyard at the Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square. Registration is not required, but non-reserved seating for this program begins at 5:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

Alondra will be welcomed by Boston Public Library President David Leonard and Chief of Arts and Culture for the City of Boston, Kara Elliott-Ortega. She will read some of her work along with City of Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola and youth poet Tariq Charles. There will also be a folklore, jazz, and Latin performance by Puerto Rican cuatro player Fabiola M. Mendez. The event is free and open to the public.

Alondra was named Boston's inaugural Youth Poet Laureate in January 2020, and has since worked tirelessly to celebrate and uplift poetry across the entire city. She has participated in countless events, including reading at a Boston Celtics game, attending Recovery Youth Prevention talks, and sharing her work at several events for Women's History Month, to name a few. Over the past year and a half, she has collaborated with the Boston Lyric Opera, the Boston Children's Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art, the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement, City Councilor Julia Mejia, Youth Advocacy Foundation, and more.

Alondra book launch event flyer


NOTICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS

English: Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-4445, by June 23.

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación y traducción a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, o llamando a 617-635-4445, hasta esta fecha: 23/06

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen Sèvis entèpretation ak tradiksyon disponib pou ou san sa pa koute w anyen. Si w bezwen yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, oswa 617-635-4445, ant: 23/06

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我們可以向您提供口頭翻譯和書面翻譯服務,並不向您收取費用。如您需要,請在06 月 23 日 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至  arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, 或致電 617-635-4445

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch và biên dịch được cung cấp cho quý vị hoàn toàn miễn phí. Nếu quý vị cần những dịch vụ này, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, hoặc số điện thoại 617-635-4445. ngày cuối: 23/06

Simplified Chinese - 简体中文:  我们可以向您提供口头翻译和书面翻译服务,并不向您收取费用。如您需要,请在06 月 23 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 arts@boston.gov,  LCA@boston.gov,  或致电 617-635-4445

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason y traduson di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4445. Na es data:  23/06

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والترجمة التحريرية متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على العنوانarts@boston.gov, أو LCA@boston.gov، أو رقم الهاتف 617-635-4445، بحلول يوم 23/06. 

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, либо по телефону 617-635-4445. до  23/06

Portuguese - Português: Você tem à disposição serviços gratuitos de interpretação e tradução. Se precisar deles, fale conosco: arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ou 617-635-4445. Até esta data  23/06

French - Français: Les services d’interprétation et de traduction sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ou au 617-635-4445, d'ici au: 23/06

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda iyo fasiraada luuqadaha ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ama 617-635-4445, markay taariikhdu tahay:  23/06

July 14, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • McKim Courtyard, BPL Central Library
    700 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-07-14T18:00:00 - 2021-07-14T19:30:00
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Transformative Public Art Program Question and Answer Session

Join us on Wednesday, May 26 at noon for a virtual question and answer session about the Transformative Public Art Program.

May 26, 2021
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Happening online
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-05-26T12:00:00 - 2021-05-26T13:00:00

We're currently accepting applications for the third year of the Transformative Public Art Program. Through this program, we commission several murals and short-term public art projects throughout the city. This year, the program is separated into three different opportunities. Each opportunity has its own application deadline.

Join the question and answer session

May 26, 2021
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Happening online
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-05-26T12:00:00 - 2021-05-26T13:00:00
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Hyde Square public art project: Artist talk

Join the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, Three Squares Main Streets, and Hyde Square Task Force for an artist talk with Cristina Parreño and Amin Tadj, the artists commissioned by the City of Boston for the Hyde Square rotary artwork.

June 3, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Happening online
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Mayors Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-06-03T18:30:00 - 2021-06-03T19:30:00

The artist talk will be on Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Spanish interpretation will be provided.

Register for the artist talk


English: Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-4445 by May 27.

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación y traducción a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, o llamando a 617-635-4445, hasta esta fecha: 27/05

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen Sèvis entèpretation ak tradiksyon disponib pou ou san sa pa koute w anyen. Si w bezwen yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, oswa 617-635-4445, ant: 27/05

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我們可以向您提供口頭翻譯和書面翻譯服務,並不向您收取費用。如您需要,請在05 月 27 日 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至  arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, 或致電 617-635-4445

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch và biên dịch được cung cấp cho quý vị hoàn toàn miễn phí. Nếu quý vị cần những dịch vụ này, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, hoặc số điện thoại 617-635-4445. ngày cuối: 27/05

Simplified Chinese - 简体中文:  我们可以向您提供口头翻译和书面翻译服务,并不向您收取费用。如您需要,请在05 月 27 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 arts@boston.gov,  LCA@boston.gov,  或致电 617-635-4445

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason y traduson di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4445. Na es data:  27/05

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والترجمة التحريرية متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على العنوانarts@boston.gov, أو LCA@boston.gov، أو رقم الهاتف 617-635-4445، بحلول يوم 27/05. 

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, либо по телефону 617-635-4445. до  27/05

Portuguese - Português: Você tem à disposição serviços gratuitos de interpretação e tradução. Se precisar deles, fale conosco: arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ou 617-635-4445. Até esta data  27/05

French - Français: Les services d’interprétation et de traduction sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ou au 617-635-4445, d'ici au: 27/05

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda iyo fasiraada luuqadaha ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ama 617-635-4445, markay taariikhdu tahay:  27/05

June 3, 2021
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Happening online
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Mayors Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-06-03T18:30:00 - 2021-06-03T19:30:00
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Emerging Writers of GrubStreet: A Reading and Conversation

May 27, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Happening online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-05-27T18:00:00 - 2021-05-27T19:00:00

Join City of Boston Artist Fellow Shubha Sunder for a reading and conversation with emerging writers from GrubStreet. The event is happening virtually on May 27, 2021 at 6 p.m.

Flyer for Artist Fellow Event with Shubha Sunder

May 27, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Happening online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-05-27T18:00:00 - 2021-05-27T19:00:00
Last updated:

Civic Academy Webinar: Outdoor arts and cultural events

This webinar will focus on how to hold outdoor arts and cultural events this summer.

May 19, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Happening online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-05-19T18:00:00 - 2021-05-19T19:00:00

On May 19 at 6 p.m., the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and the Mayor's Cabinet of Civic Engagement are partnering to host a Civic Academy webinar focused on helping constituents better understand how to successfully plan and throw outdoor arts and cultural events this summer. This event will be an opportunity for constituents to hear from City departments about:

  • Best practices throwing an outdoor arts/cultural event in Boston
  • Permits and permitting processes from City departments that event planners should be aware of and how to navigate them successfully
  • The most common concerns City departments may have related to outdoor events
  • How to best work with City departments and their representatives in the community when planning events.

Each department will have five minutes to give a brief presentation and we will open up the remaining time for questions. This is a Zoom webinar so only panelists and hosts will be on screen and attendees can listen and ask questions. There will be closed captioning.

Register for the webinar


NOTICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS

English: Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-4445, by May 12.

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación y traducción a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, o llamando a 617-635-4445, hasta esta fecha: 12/05

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen Sèvis entèpretation ak tradiksyon disponib pou ou san sa pa koute w anyen. Si w bezwen yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, oswa 617-635-4445, ant: 12/05

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我們可以向您提供口頭翻譯和書面翻譯服務,並不向您收取費用。如您需要,請在05 月 12 日 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至  arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, 或致電 617-635-4445

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch và biên dịch được cung cấp cho quý vị hoàn toàn miễn phí. Nếu quý vị cần những dịch vụ này, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, hoặc số điện thoại 617-635-4445. ngày cuối: 12/05

Simplified Chinese - 简体中文:  我们可以向您提供口头翻译和书面翻译服务,并不向您收取费用。如您需要,请在05 月 12 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 arts@boston.gov,  LCA@boston.gov,  或致电 617-635-4445

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason y traduson di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4445. Na es data:  12/05

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والترجمة التحريرية متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على العنوانarts@boston.gov, أو LCA@boston.gov، أو رقم الهاتف 617-635-4445، بحلول يوم 12/05. 

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, либо по телефону 617-635-4445. до  12/05

Portuguese - Português: Você tem à disposição serviços gratuitos de interpretação e tradução. Se precisar deles, fale conosco: arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ou 617-635-4445. Até esta data  12/05

French - Français: Les services d’interprétation et de traduction sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ou au 617-635-4445, d'ici au: 12/05

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda iyo fasiraada luuqadaha ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ama 617-635-4445, markay taariikhdu tahay:  12/05

May 19, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Happening online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Posted:
2021-05-19T18:00:00 - 2021-05-19T19:00:00
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