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2023 Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Jonathan Suazo

Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.

July 25, 2024
2024-07-25T19:00:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 15 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by:

Free salsa lessons are led by MetaMovements.

Puerto Rican saxophonist, composer, arranger, and flow artist Jonathan Suazo received his bachelor’s degree in jazz and Caribbean music at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico, and his Masters Degree in Contemporary Performance at Berklee College of Music (Global Jazz Institute). He's received the Berklee Urban Service Award for using the arts to support humanitarianism during the Hurricane Maria crisis in Puerto Rico. He's a 2023 Winter South Arts Jazz Road Artist and has been taught by renowned musicians: David Sanchez, Terri Lyne Carrington, Marco Pignataro, John Patitucci, Danilo Pérez, George Garzone, and Joe Lovano.

Jonathan has also performed in venues such as Dizzy's Club Coca Cola NY, Martinique Jazz Fest, DR Jazz Festival, Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Fest, SF JAZZ, Elephant Room Austin TX, SXSW 2023, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, The MFA Boston, The BPC,  and many more. He's collaborated with artists such as: Paoli Mejías, ILe, Miguel Zenón, Emil "El Hijo de Borikén" Martínez, David Sánchez, Kevin Harris, Rakalam Bob Moses, Giovanni Hidalgo, Christian Nieves, Ricky Rodriguez, Tito Matos, Ricardo Pons, Calma Carmona, William Cepeda, Jon Secada, Pedro Capó, Obie Bermudez, Hans Glawischnig, Humberto Ramirez, Silverio Perez, Tony Escapa, Charlie Sepúlveda, and many others.

Jonathan is part of the stellar artist roster at Ropeadope Records with whom he’ll be releasing his new Ricano album in August 2023. This is also a year that will bring many educational visits and pre album release performances led by Suazo throughout Puerto Rico, the eastern U.S., and the Dominican Republic. See full schedule. Suazo has independently released three previous albums: “Extracts of a Desire” 2013, “Vital” 2014 and “Memorias Vivas” 2022. His current project, RICANO, highlights traditional rhythms from his Puerto Rican/Dominican roots and ancestry within a cross-cultural fusion container of his many musical influences. He’s also co-leader of the free improv/experimental group, the No Base Trio, which has two albums out with Italian label setola di maiale.

July 25, 2024
2024-07-25T19:00:00
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2024 Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Clave & Blues

Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.

August 8, 2024
2024-08-08T19:00:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 17 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by:

Clave & Blues is a young Cuban music and Latin jazz band that has performed at several concert halls and festivals in the Boston area since 2016, including Lawrence Jazz Festival, Boston POPS, and many others. The mix between Afro-Cuban rhythms, blues, R&B, and world music creates a contemporary sound that gives this band its place in the New England music scene. The band includes professional international musicians under the direction of Cuban pianist and Berklee graduate Anibal Cruz. Their first single, "La Raza" (2020), shares a call for peace, diversity, celebration, and inclusion — a tribute to traditional Cuban music and its culture.

"Our goal is to create music that engages people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. We aim to grow an audience that loves Cuban music and its culture."

August 8, 2024
2024-08-08T19:00:00
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2024 Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Alex Alvear and Mango Blue

Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.

August 1, 2024
2024-08-01T19:00:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 17 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by:

 

August 1, 2024
2024-08-01T19:00:00
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2024 Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Rafael Moreno

Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.

July 18, 2024
2024-07-18T19:00:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 17 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by:

July 18, 2024
2024-07-18T19:00:00
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2024 Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Orquesta Sensacional

Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.

July 11, 2024
2024-07-11T19:00:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 15 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks.  The series is sponsored in part by:

July 11, 2024
2024-07-11T19:00:00
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DORCHESTER WEATHER: a play about climate and change

DORCHESTER WEATHER is an original play about climate and change, led by Dorchester resident, Boston Artist in Residence, and theater artist Jaronzie Harris

June 30, 2023
2023-06-30T18:30:00 - 2023-06-30T21:00:00

DORCHESTER WEATHER is an original play about climate and change, led by Dorchester resident, theater artist and educator Jaronzie Harris. It is the culmination of a year-long process that engages Dorchester residents in an exploration of environmental issues that are disproportionately impacting their community.

DORCHESTER WEATHER showcases community members coming together to tell a story that raises questions at the intersection of environmental justice, neighborhood development, and social resilience. The script came to life through dialogue, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

DORCHESTER WEATHER is a product of the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture Boston Artist in Residence program in partnership with Kathleen Hart of the City of Boston Environment Department.

There will be food, music, and interactive activities. Come share your thoughts and ideas, as we dive deep into the implications of climate change for Dorchester.

See you at the show!

June 30, 2023
2023-06-30T18:30:00 - 2023-06-30T21:00:00
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2023 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: North 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 by a local artist in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

July 25, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 25, 2023, until August 8, 2023
  • Langone Park/ Puopolo Playground
    517 Commercial Street
    Boston , MA 02109
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-25T10:00:00 - 2023-07-25T12:00:00

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.

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.

July 25, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 25, 2023, until August 8, 2023
  • Langone Park/ Puopolo Playground
    517 Commercial Street
    Boston , MA 02109
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-25T10:00:00 - 2023-07-25T12:00:00
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2023 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: East Boston

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

July 25, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 25, 2023, until August 8, 2023
  • 33 Sumner Street
    LoPresti Park
    Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-25T10:00:00 - 2023-07-25T12:00:00

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.

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.

July 25, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 25, 2023, until August 8, 2023
  • 33 Sumner Street
    LoPresti Park
    Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-25T10:00:00 - 2023-07-25T12:00:00
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2023 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Roxbury

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

July 18, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 18, 2023, until July 18, 2023
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-18T10:00:00 - 2023-07-18T12:00:00

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.

July 18, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 18, 2023, until July 18, 2023
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Boston , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-18T10:00:00 - 2023-07-18T12:00:00
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2023 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester / Mattapan

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

July 11, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 11, 2023, until July 18, 2023
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Boston , MA 02124
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-11T10:00:00 - 2023-07-11T12:00:00

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.

July 11, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 11, 2023, until July 18, 2023
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Boston , MA 02124
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-11T10:00:00 - 2023-07-11T12:00:00
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