Open Your Heart gives voice to an inter-generational group of immigrants who came to the U.S. and ultimately landed in East Boston. Their moving and inspiring stories capture why people decide to come to this country, their journey to get here, their experience when they arrive, and ultimately, their transformation into community leaders and activists who contribute to the vibrancy of East Boston.

The event will be held on June 30 at City Hall Plaza from 6 - 8 p.m. There will be pre-performance interactive activities at 5 p.m., and post-performance dance party with Eli Pabon.

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The Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture invites you to come meet the artists and their City partners, and learn about the projects they've been working on over the past year and a half as part of the Boston AIR program. Artists will also be sharing out about the final events that they're having in the community later in June. The event will be held in the Civic Pavilion on City Hall Plaza (the building next to City Hall facing Congress Street, directly across from the Boston Public Market - see map below for more details).

For more information about the Boston AIR program and this year's Artists-in-Residence, visit boston.gov/boston-air.

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Move against inaccessibility across our city while celebrating gains near City Hall Plaza for better accessibility in our streets and sidewalks through rolling, crawling, and walking. The event will take place at the Sephora at Faneuil Hall (7 North Street) on June 7, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The event will be recorded. All are welcome!

Learn more about Ellice and her residency project on the Boston AIR website.

Move against inaccessibility across our city and advocate for better streets and sidewalks through rolling, crawling, and walking across the intersection in Mattapan Square. The event will take place at 500 River Street in Mattapan on June 3, 2023 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The event will be recorded. All are welcome!

Learn more about Ellice and her residency project on the Boston AIR website.

This program allows attendees of any skill level to recreate beautiful paintings by following guided step-by-step instructions from a local artist. Classes are limited and registration is required.

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This program allows attendees of any skill level to recreate beautiful paintings by following guided step-by-step instructions from a local artist. Classes are limited and registration is required.

Register for Paint Night #3

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This program allows attendees of any skill level to recreate beautiful paintings by following guided step-by-step instructions from a local artist. Classes are limited and registration is required.

Register for Paint Night #2

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This program allows attendees of any skill level to recreate beautiful paintings by following guided step-by-step instructions from a local artist. Classes are limited and registration is required.

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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.

MADDI RYAN

“She’s as tall as Taylor, and has a voice that booms like Ballerini,” says Country 102.5 of Boston-based singer/songwriter, Maddi Ryan. Ryan’s passion for singing and performing began when she was just a little girl, standing on top of her coffee table and singing for anyone in her family that would listen. Since that time, Ryan and her band have performed all around New England and beyond at venues big and small and have had the opportunity to open for acts such as Ray Fulcher, Morgan Myles, and The Cadillac Three. Her performances have earned Ryan ‘Country Act of the Year’ nominations at the 2019 and 2021 New England Music Awards. “The tenderness that radiates from Boston’s Maddi Ryan’s music comes from the singer’s clear ability to engage her most honest emotions, and deliver them cordially through her vocals, full of grace,” says The Deli Magazine of her music. Ryan’s debut EP is set to be released in the near future.

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The City of Boston, in collaboration with the Boston Cultural Council awarded a total of $626,000 in grants to 160 arts and cultural organizations as part of this year’s Boston Cultural Council grant funding. Join us in recognizing the important contributions these organizations have made to Boston's arts sector at this year's grantee reception.

There will be a brief speaking program and performances including Abilities Dance Ltd., DJ Hannah Enoy from Beats By Girlz, and more. Dinner will be provided by Roxy’s Grilled Cheese Food Truck and Rhythm N’ Wraps, and there will be plenty of opportunities to meet and mingle with other grantees, Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture staff, and BCC members. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public, and interpretation is available upon request.

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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.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-4445 by April 26.

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 a arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov o llamando a 617-635-4445, hasta esta fecha: 26/04

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.gov, LCA@boston.gov oswa 617-635-4445, ant: 26/04

Traditional Chinese - 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04 月 26 日 前與我們連絡，發電子郵件至 arts@boston.gov, LCA@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.gov LCA@boston.gov hoặc số điện thoại 617-635-4445 ngày cuối: 26/04

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0 4月 26 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.gov, LCA@boston.gov ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4445. Na es data: 26/04

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 26/04.

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov либо по телефону 617-635-4445. до 26/04

Portuguese - Português: Você tem à disposição serviços gratuitos de interpretação e tradução. Se precisar deles, fale conosco: arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou 617-635-4445. Até esta data 26/04

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.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou au 617-635-4445, d'ici au: 26/04

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.gov, LCA@boston.gov ama 617-635-4445, markay taariikhdu tahay: 26/04