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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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Reopening Celebration of BCYF Curley Community Center

Come celebrate the reopening of BCYF Curley Community Center on July 7, 2023.

July 7, 2023
2023-07-07T10:00:00 - 2023-07-07T11:30:00

Mayor Michelle Wu, elected officials and South Boston residents will officially reopen the BCYF Curley Community Center, which underwent a $31.2 million renovation, on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The newly renovated space includes state of the art fitness and activity spaces for community members of all ages, and was built with climate resiliency features to better protect the beachfront facility from flooding and coastal storms. 

 

July 7, 2023
2023-07-07T10:00:00 - 2023-07-07T11:30:00
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Reopening Celebration of BCYF Paris Street Pool

Join Mayor Michelle Wu at the official ribbon cutting ceremony on July 6, 2023.

July 6, 2023
2023-07-06T10:30:00 - 2023-07-06T12:00:00

The BCYF Paris Street Pool, located at 113 Paris Street in East Boston, will reopen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m., following a $8.9 million, three year renovation. All are invited to the celebration.

The building was completely renovated including upgrades to the mechanical systems, bathrooms and locker rooms, and the pool. There is a modified main entrance and lobby area, reconfigured interior spaces and exterior upgrades which make it a more inviting and user-friendly space.

There will be no charge for membership or programming but visitors need to create a membership at Boston.gov/BCYF-Registration. Registration for classes and programs can be found on the pool’s webpage, Boston.gov/BCYF-Paris-Street-Pool, once the pool opens.

July 6, 2023
2023-07-06T10:30:00 - 2023-07-06T12:00:00
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Boston Eats 2023 Kickoff

The Office of Food Justice, in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston public Schools, and Project Bread, is launching the Farmers Market season and Boston Summer Eats in July.

July 15, 2023
2023-07-15T11:30:00 - 2023-07-15T14:00:00

Boston Summer Eats aims to close the summer meal gap for youth by partnering with organizations to distribute meals at no cost. This event is hosted in partnership with the Codman Square Neighborhood Council and BOLD Teens. Find out more about Farmers Markets and Boston Summer Eats.

Boston Summer Eats Flyer with Already Listed Information
Location: Codman Square Farmers Market, Washington Street at Talbot Avenue, Dorchester, 02124
  • Time: The market runs from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Date: Saturday, July 15
  • Rain or shine!
Activities include music, food, interactive tabling for youth and adults, and an educational demonstration with Chef Chris Walker on using foods you can find at the farmers' market!
July 15, 2023
2023-07-15T11:30:00 - 2023-07-15T14:00:00
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Boston While Black Family Reunion

Boston While Black (BWB) is taking over the Lawn on D yet again for a day-long celebration of Black experiences, community and culture.

July 22, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • The Lawn on the D
    420 D St.
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    N/A
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-22T12:00:00 - 2023-07-22T20:00:00

Inspired by traditional family gatherings, BWB is bringing together Black Bostonians from across neighborhoods, hometowns, and generations to experience joy and create memories with friends and family. Count on all your favorite Black-folk classics making a return this year, from line-dancing to epic Double Dutch showdowns and intense Spades tournaments to face painting fun for all ages. BWB will also feature live music that'll get you on your feet, BWB member exclusives, and innovative showcases of local vendors and artists from the community.

Learn more and RSVP

July 22, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • The Lawn on the D
    420 D St.
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    N/A
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-22T12:00:00 - 2023-07-22T20:00:00
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BCYF Clougherty Pool Design Meeting July 11, 2023

Receive updates about the BCYF Clougherty Pool demolition that will start this summer and also review renderings of the interior finishes of the bathhouse and pool deck.

July 11, 2023
2023-07-11T18:00:00 - 2023-07-11T19:30:00

The Public Facilities Department (PFD), Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), and Fennick McCredie Architecture invite you to join us for a remote meeting to discuss the  BCYF Clougherty Pool Project. 

Join the Zoom

July 11, 2023
2023-07-11T18:00:00 - 2023-07-11T19:30:00
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City of Boston Community Resource Fair

Reason for cancellation: Please contact organizer.
July 13, 2023
2023-07-13T16:00:00 - 2023-07-13T19:00:00

Join the City of Boston and local partners for a community resource event focused on energy affordability and others. There will be free food and giveaways.

Resources will include:

There will be additional resources for food access, housing, immigrant services, and more.

Registration is optional.

RSVP for the event

July 13, 2023
2023-07-13T16:00:00 - 2023-07-13T19:00:00
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5 Days of Chess

JP Chess is offering a series of four free chess workshops, followed by a tournament on City Hall Plaza.

July 2, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats weekly, starting from July 2, 2023, until August 6, 2023
  • City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-02T14:00:00 - 2023-08-06T17:00:00

This summer JP Chess is offering four free chess workshops and a free chess tournament at City Hall Plaza funded by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. A US Chess Federation titled player will guide you at each workshop covering elements of the opening, the middle game and endgame. Each workshop starts at 2 p.m. and lasts 1 to 1.5 hours followed by casual chess until 5 p.m. Then, once you've improved your chess, enter the blitz tournament in early August. 

The workshops and tournament will be held on the following dates:

  •  Unfamiliar Waters (Sunday, July 2 at 2 p.m.) 
  • Pawn Structure, the Key to Planning in Chess (Sunday, July 9 at 2 p.m.) 
  • The Battle of Knights and Bishops (Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m.) 
  •  Endgame Basics - Rook and Pawn (Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m.) 
  • Tournament (Sunday, August 6 from 2 - 5 p.m.)

Learn more and register

July 2, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Repeats weekly, starting from July 2, 2023, until August 6, 2023
  • City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-07-02T14:00:00 - 2023-08-06T17:00:00
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