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GLD FSTVL

GLD FSTVL is the ultimate festival where music, art, and good vibes collide in an unforgettable in-person celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop music and culture!

August 12, 2023
Event Date2023-08-12T12:00:00 - 2023-08-12T22:00:00

Presented by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and Boston-based Hip Hop crew STL GLD, join us at City Hall Plaza for an unforgettable day of music, food, and culture. This day-long event will bring together the Boston community highlighting the rich history of Hip Hop music and culture.

EarthGang and Dead Prez will headline GLD FSTVL, and the day-long event will also feature local performances by STL GLD, Billy Dean Thomas, Van Buren Records, The Hip Hop Transformation, Latrell James, Kei, and Oompa, as well as local DJs, food trucks, and retail vendors.

With a vibrant atmosphere and amazing performances, GLD FSTVL promises to be an epic celebration of music and community.

Graphic with text “GLD FSTVL - EARTHGANG, DEAD PREZ, STL GLD, OOMPA, Van Buren Records, Latrell James, Billy Dean Thomas, KEI, THHT, DJ E DUBBLE, DJ WHY SHAM, DJ SLIPWAX, DJ BOBBY BANGERS, 08.12.2023, City Hall Plaza”

City of Boston, Arts and Culture, WBUR, and WERS logos

 

August 12, 2023
Event Date2023-08-12T12:00:00 - 2023-08-12T22:00:00

Schedule

Time Stage Artist
12 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Bobby Bangers
12:30 p.m. Main Stage Welcome with host Mr. P.S.A.
12:40 p.m. Main Stage The Hip Hop Transformation
1 p.m. Main Stage Donald Grunge
1:20 p.m. Main Stage kei
1:50 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Bobby Bangers
2:15 p.m. Main Stage Van Buren Records
2:45 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Why Sham
3:20 p.m. Main Stage Stiggity Stackz
3:35 p.m. Main Stage Billy Dean Thomas
4:05 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Why Sham
4:20 p.m. Main Stage Latrell James
4:50 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Slipwax
5:25 p.m. Main Stage Dead Prez
6 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Slipwax
6:20 p.m. Main Stage Oompa
6:50 p.m. DJ Stage DJ E Dubble
7:25 p.m. Main Stage STL GLD
8:25 p.m. DJ Stage DJ E Dubble
8:50 p.m. Main Stage EarthGang

BCYF Perkins Fun Fest

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party on August 17!

August 17, 2023
Event Date2023-08-17T17:00:00 - 2023-08-17T19:00:00

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including a cookout, music, ice cream, children's activities, center information and more. 

August 17, 2023
Event Date2023-08-17T17:00:00 - 2023-08-17T19:00:00

BCYF Hennigan Fun Fest

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party on August 10!

August 10, 2023
Event Date2023-08-10T17:00:00 - 2023-08-10T19:00:00

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including a cookout, music, ice cream, children's activities, center information and more. 

August 10, 2023
Event Date2023-08-10T17:00:00 - 2023-08-10T19:00:00

BCYF Pino Fun Fest

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party on July 27!

July 27, 2023
Event Date2023-07-27T17:00:00 - 2023-07-27T19:00:00

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including a cookout, music, ice cream, bouncy house/obstacle course, costume characters and clowns, face painting, carnival games and prizes. center information and more. 

July 27, 2023
Event Date2023-07-27T17:00:00 - 2023-07-27T19:00:00

BCYF Condon Fun Fest

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party on July 20!

July 20, 2023
Event Date2023-07-20T17:00:00 - 2023-07-20T19:00:00

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including music, a cookout, dunk tank, Mega Obstacle Course, DJ and dance party, snow cones and cotton candy, face paint and balloon magic, Hoop Mania, ice cream and Cookie Monstah trucks, special guest performances, giveaways and information about BCYF Condon Community Center’s programming and activities. 

July 20, 2023
Event Date2023-07-20T17:00:00 - 2023-07-20T19:00:00

Culture Nights

A series of events and concerts : a movement promoting expressive music and art for social change.

July 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 88 Seaport Boulevard
    BOSTON, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-28T18:00:00 - 2023-07-28T21:00:00

The series honors artistic voice, freedom, and the gateway to truth and experimentation in the pursuit of justice. Culture Nights is a cultural programming initiative by The Artist Initiative for Revolution (AIR) in partnership with the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Equity and Inclusion Cabinet: Racial Justice.

culture nights - 7.28

July 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 88 Seaport Boulevard
    BOSTON, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-28T18:00:00 - 2023-07-28T21:00:00

ZaZ Fest 2023

A celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture like no other! This three-day festival is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich and diverse cultures of the Caribbean and Africa, and to make unforgettable memories with friends and family. 

Learn more

Attend ZaZ Fest Community Day on August 20 at 7:00 p.m., free with registration!

August 18 - August 20, 2023
Event Date2023-08-18T18:00:00 - 2023-08-20T22:00:00
August 18 - August 20, 2023
Event Date2023-08-18T18:00:00 - 2023-08-20T22:00:00

ADA DAY 2023

Join us to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

 

July 18, 2023
Event Date2023-07-18T12:00:00 - 2023-07-18T14:00:00

Thirty-three years ago, in July of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, enshrining and protecting the rights of people with disabilities throughout the country. The ADA has improved the lives of people with disabilities immensely, and that is worth celebrating!

You are enthusiastically invited to join us for The Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities annual ADA Day Celebration on Boston City Hall Plaza! Come to celebrate and honor the rights of people with disabilities. There will be a speaking program with City officials, a disability resource fair, food, music, and free t-shirts (while supplies last — so get there early!)

Interpretation and translation services are available at no cost to you. The event will be wheelchair accessible, and. ASL and CART have been requested. To request additional accommodations or spoken language interpretation, please contact us at: disability@boston.gov

Registration is optional, but please let us know you plan to attend if you would like!

July 18, 2023
Event Date2023-07-18T12:00:00 - 2023-07-18T14:00:00

BBG Fest

BBG Fest is a free summer music festival happening on City Hall Plaza.

July 8, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4445
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Festivals and fairs
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-08T12:00:00 - 2023-07-08T22:00:00

This women and gender minority forward festival includes an amazing lineup of DJs, producers, and performers, as well as beautifully crafted items sold by the Boston Women's Market. There will also be a curated selection of food trucks. Don't miss out on all the summer fun!

This event was supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture.

Register for the event

July 8, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4445
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Festivals and fairs
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-08T12:00:00 - 2023-07-08T22:00:00

Boston Urban Pride's Music and Arts Festival

July 2, 2023
  • 11:00am - 6:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4445
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Festivals and fairs
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-02T11:00:00 - 2023-07-02T18:00:00

This event organized by Boston Lesbigay Urban Foundation in collaboration with Diggity Dom is a showcase of local QTBIPOC emerging artists who are launching into the Boston music scene. The event will be held at City Hall Plaza on Sunday, July 2 from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Ticket information

Boston Urban Pride event flyer

July 2, 2023
  • 11:00am - 6:00pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4445
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Festivals and fairs
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-02T11:00:00 - 2023-07-02T18:00:00
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