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Caribbean Domino Tournament

Community domino tournament bringing together Caribbean organizations and residents for a cultural evening of friendly competition and connection.

June 4, 2026
Event Date2026-06-04T18:00:00 - 2026-06-04T20:00:06
June 4, 2026
Event Date2026-06-04T18:00:00 - 2026-06-04T20:00:06

Pride Kick-Off

Annual Pride Flag Raising and Resource and Job Fair

June 1, 2026
Event Date2026-06-01T12:00:18 - 2026-06-01T16:00:00

Join MOLA and kick off Pride Month at Boston City Hall! Hear from our office, connect with community organizations, and explore exciting career opportunities. Open to all!

Pride Flag Raising

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Resource and Job Fair

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

June 1, 2026
Event Date2026-06-01T12:00:18 - 2026-06-01T16:00:00

Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park

June 20, 2026
Event Date2026-06-20T11:00:50 - 2026-06-20T19:00:50

Juneteenth is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a celebration of the freedom, resilience, and joy that our communities build together every single day.

Join us for Juneteenth Freedom Day 2026 on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Franklin Park’s Shattuck Picnic Area.

This annual gathering brings together families, neighbors, community organizations, civic partners, and culture bearers from across Boston and the Commonwealth to honor Juneteenth and celebrate the ongoing work of Black freedom.

This day is all about heritage and real connection. We’re creating a space for everyone to feel like they belong, right in the heart of one of Boston’s most historic parks.

Bring your people. Meet us in the park. Let’s celebrate freedom together.

Juneteenth Freedom Day 2026

Saturday, June 20

11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Franklin Park, Shattuck Picnic Area

2026 Juneteenth Flyer

June 20, 2026
Event Date2026-06-20T11:00:50 - 2026-06-20T19:00:50

"Color is Meant to Hold Us" Mural Celebration

Join us for a vibrant community celebration of "Color is Meant to Hold Us," a new mural by artist Destiny Palmer.

June 5, 2026
Event Date2026-06-05T15:00:48 - 2026-06-05T18:00:48

Inspired by vintage floral textiles and intergenerational storytelling, Color is Meant to Hold Us explores how color, pattern, and memory connect us across generations.

Stop by to see the artwork and enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly programming including:

🎤 Live performances

🎶 Music

🎨 Interactive art activities

Don't miss this celebration of Roxbury's creative spirit that will bring community together through art, storytelling, and the power of color.

Learn more about the artist

A mural of colorful abstract shapes
Photos by Vikram Valluri

 

June 5, 2026
Event Date2026-06-05T15:00:48 - 2026-06-05T18:00:48

Cannabis Empowerment Week 2026: Fathers in Cannabis

Where fatherhood, community, cannabis, and competition meet.

June 21, 2026
Event Date2026-06-21T12:00:00 - 2026-06-21T16:00:00

Fathers in Cannabis brings together dispensaries and cannabis professionals for a father-led basketball tournament centered on community, connection, wellness, and culture. This high-energy event will feature dispensary vs. dispensary team matchups, community engagement, music, networking, and cannabis education throughout the day.

Come get Social in the City with us as we celebrate fathers, mentors, leaders, and community builders helping shape the future of the cannabis industry both on and off the court.

LEARN MORE AND Register Here

June 21, 2026
Event Date2026-06-21T12:00:00 - 2026-06-21T16:00:00

Cannabis Empowerment Week 2026: Juneteenth Elevated

Celebrate freedom, culture, community, and cannabis education.

June 20, 2026
Event Date2026-06-20T10:00:00 - 2026-06-20T20:00:00

Juneteenth Elevated brings Cannabis Empowerment Week into the community as we join the Juneteenth celebration with a cannabis education and engagement tent focused on awareness, conversation, equity, and the future of social consumption in Boston.

Stop by to connect with the Cannabis Industry Development Team, explore educational resources, ask questions about social consumption and cannabis policy, and engage in conversations surrounding equity, opportunity, and community impact.

Come get Social in the City with us and enjoy a day of unity, joy, and liberation as we honor history while embracing the future.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

June 20, 2026
Event Date2026-06-20T10:00:00 - 2026-06-20T20:00:00

Cannabis Empowerment Week 2026: BENTOPIA

A community celebration  of Juneteenth connecting culture, music, and cannabis while engaging residents in conversations about equity and the future of the industry in Boston.

June 19, 2026
Event Date2026-06-19T16:00:00 - 2026-06-19T22:00:00

Bentopia: Juneteenth Edition is a community-centered cultural experience and public engagement opportunity taking place during BENTOPIA, the largest multicultural outdoor day party curated by B.ENT. This activation invites residents, consumers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders to engage with the City of Boston Cannabis Industry Development Team around cannabis education, equity, culture, and the evolving future of cannabis in Boston, while celebrating Juneteenth and partying at BENTOPIA. 

Come get Social in the City with us on Juneteenth through culture, community, music, celebration, and conversations exploring the future of cannabis in Boston.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

June 19, 2026
Event Date2026-06-19T16:00:00 - 2026-06-19T22:00:00

Public Events Process Seminar

with Cultural Affairs and Today Baker

May 20, 2026
Event Date2026-05-20T18:30:00 - 2026-05-20T19:30:00

This session is a wonderful opportunity for organizations, businesses, and community members to learn everything you need to know about hosting a public event in Boston, from permits and logistics to planning processes and available City resources.

Registration Link

May 20, 2026
Event Date2026-05-20T18:30:00 - 2026-05-20T19:30:00

Jazz at the Fort: George W. Russell Jr. and Company

Neighborhood Concerts are presented by Bank of America.

August 2, 2026
  • 5:00pm
  • Highland Park
    Beech Glen Street
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve Kruszkowski
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-02T17:00:00 2026-08-02T17:00:00

Jazz at the Fort, in partnership with Berklee College of Music, presents George W. Russell Jr. and Company


About George W. Russell Jr.

Prior to becoming chair of the Harmony and Jazz Composition Department, George W. Russell Jr. served as a professor of harmony and piano. He has been awarded the Ted Pease Award for Excellence in Teaching, along with the Curriculum Development Award for the Writing Division. He has also been recognized with the highest award that Berklee gives to faculty, the Most Distinguished Faculty Award. Russell’s motto is, “I would rather inspire than require.” He is known as a source of encouragement and inspiration to anyone who crosses paths with him.

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Russell is a performer, composer, and educator. He began taking piano lessons when he was 7 years old. Along with studying formally, he had the fortune of growing up playing at his local church. There was no written music at church, so he was given the opportunity to develop his ear.

As he continued studying music in college, Russell discovered jazz and the harmonies that are used in jazz. It was then that he began to understand, from a theoretical viewpoint, what exactly he was playing, both in church and in his classical repertoire. In that period of time, his unique fusion of gospel and jazz began to form. His performances range from solo piano to a groove-oriented jazz trio to a soulful, fresh-sounding larger ensemble that arouses the listener's intellect and, most importantly, touches their soul. His playing is filled with passion, fire, soul, and spirit.

August 2, 2026
  • 5:00pm
  • Highland Park
    Beech Glen Street
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve Kruszkowski
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-02T17:00:00 2026-08-02T17:00:00

Neighborhood Concert Series - Mattapan: National Night Out with Stone Gon

Neighborhood Concerts are presented by Bank of America.

August 3, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Hunt Almont Playground
    40 Almont St
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-03T18:30:00 - 2026-08-03T20:00:00

Bring a blanket or chair and get ready to dance. In partnership the with Boston Police Department's National Night Out, enjoy the sounds of Stone Gon.

August 3, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Hunt Almont Playground
    40 Almont St
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-03T18:30:00 - 2026-08-03T20:00:00
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