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Lift Every Voice

February 23, 2025
2025-02-23T15:00:13 - 2025-02-23T18:00:13

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The 2025 Black History Month theme, "African Americans and Labor," is a powerful reflection on the pivotal role that the hard work of African Americans has played in shaping our country’s history.“Lift Every Voice” Is collaboration of various city agencies, cabinets and the IATSE union to provide the community with an intergenerational Black History Month celebration through music, dance and spoken word, while recognizing the importance of labor in the Black experience.

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February 23, 2025
2025-02-23T15:00:13 - 2025-02-23T18:00:13
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International Day of Play 2025

Every day is a day to play. Now we have a day FOR play!

June 11, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston , 02201
  • Contact:
    Farah Elhadidy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-06-11T10:00:04 - 2025-06-11T14:00:00

Join the City of Boston and friends to celebrate and experience the power of play on June 11, the first International Day of Play! Flyers in multiple langugaes are avaibale here.

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests will be able to celebrate and experience the power of play! 

 The day will be filled with sports, biking, board games, bubbles, ping pong, arts and crafts, dance and music, and many more fun powerful play opportunities. 

Interested in hosting International Day of Play at your organization? Learn more here

June 11, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston , 02201
  • Contact:
    Farah Elhadidy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-06-11T10:00:04 - 2025-06-11T14:00:00
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BCYF Black History Month Annual Skate Night

February 14, 2025
2025-02-14T17:00:12 - 2025-02-14T20:00:12

On Feb. 14, Boston youths, ages 17 and under, can "skate with friends and families" from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chez Vous Skating Rink in Dorchester.

February 14, 2025
2025-02-14T17:00:12 - 2025-02-14T20:00:12
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Black History Month Kick Off and Flag Raising

February 3, 2025
2025-02-03T12:00:06 - 2025-02-03T13:30:06

Join us as we kick off Black History Month with a special flag-raising ceremony and program honoring the rich legacy of Black contributions to our city and nation. Black History Month was first established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 as Negro History Week and has since grown into a month-long celebration recognized across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Event Schedule:

📌 Welcome: Lori Nelson, Senior Advisor on Racial Justice

🎤 Poem – Black History 2025: Amanda Shea

🗣 Speaker: Dr. Isaac Yablo, Senior Advisor on Public Safety

🏛 Remarks: Mayor Michelle Wu & elected officials

🚩 Flag Raising: Featuring the Negro National Anthem performed by Boston native and Berklee alum Chris Bender

🍽 Reception: Join us on the Mezzanine for refreshments from local Black-owned food vendors
February 3, 2025
2025-02-03T12:00:06 - 2025-02-03T13:30:06
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244-284 A Street (Channelside) Open Space Workshop #3

Join us for a virtual community workshop to review further refined design updates on the amphitheater within the Fort Point Channel Park open space at 244-284 A Street (Channelside).

February 11, 2025
2025-02-11T18:00:00 - 2025-02-11T20:00:00

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact My'Kel McMillen at corey.mcmillen@boston.gov or 617-201-1294, by 02/4/2025.

February 11, 2025
2025-02-11T18:00:00 - 2025-02-11T20:00:00
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Free Bike Repair Workshop

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

November 18, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from November 18, 2025, until December 16, 2025
  • 365 Bremen St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-11-18T15:30:00 - 2025-12-16T17:30:00

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

These events take place monthly on a Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

November 18, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from November 18, 2025, until December 16, 2025
  • 365 Bremen St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-11-18T15:30:00 - 2025-12-16T17:30:00
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Free Bike Repair Workshop

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

October 14, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 365 Bremen St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-10-14T15:30:00 - 2025-10-14T17:30:00

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

These events take place monthly on a Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

October 14, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 365 Bremen St
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-10-14T15:30:00 - 2025-10-14T17:30:00
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Free Bike Repair Workshop

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

November 11, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from November 11, 2025, until December 9, 2025
  • 646 E Broadway
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-11-11T15:30:00 - 2025-12-09T17:30:00

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

These events take place monthly on a Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

November 11, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from November 11, 2025, until December 9, 2025
  • 646 E Broadway
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-11-11T15:30:00 - 2025-12-09T17:30:00
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Free Bike Repair Workshop

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

October 7, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 646 East Broadway
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-10-07T15:30:00 - 2025-10-07T17:30:00

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

These events take place monthly on a Tuesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

October 7, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
  • 646 East Broadway
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-10-07T15:30:00 - 2025-10-07T17:30:00
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Free Bike Repair at BPL Mattapan

Have a flat tire? Need your brakes or gears adjusted? Join us for a free, hands-on Bike Repair Workshop.

February 19, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from February 19, 2025, until December 17, 2025
  • 1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-02-19T15:30:00 - 2025-12-17T17:30:00

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop! We do all basic bike repair including: patch tires, align brakes, and adjust gears and shifters.

These events take place monthly on a Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

February 19, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from February 19, 2025, until December 17, 2025
  • 1350 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2025-02-19T15:30:00 - 2025-12-17T17:30:00
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