The Artivism Student Project is an initiative that focuses on the power of youth voice and art as a tool for social inquiry. The project was birthed out of the Mayor's Office of Resilience & Racial Equity in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture and artist collective, The Artist Initiative for Revolution. This program granted young artists across the City of Boston from ages 13-17 to engage in meaningful art-making that was rooted in storytelling and social justice. At Artivism, students learned  how to use their art (music, dance, creating writing, & visual art) for social change. Each student was paired with a leading teaching artist who advised and mentored  them in the work of “Artivism”. 

The result was a documentary that highlights the burgeoning artistic talents of Boston youth and juxtaposes their talents with the unique challenges that faced established, seasoned artists as they sought to create and live in the City of Boston.

Watch the trailer

Register for the screening

BCYF Mildred Avenue Community Center is hosting a free family fun night!

This event will include a cookout, music, games, swimming, information on upcoming summer programming and more.

Join us June 16, from 4 - 7 p.m. 

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:

• Berklee College of Music, and
• Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion

Free salsa lessons are led by MetaMovements.

All Tito Puente Latin Music Series dates

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:

• Berklee College of Music, and
• Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion.

Free salsa lessons are led by MetaMovements. You can also view all Tito Puente Latin Music Series dates.

The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July, August, and September and shows begin at 6 p.m. These events are sponsored by Bank of America and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. We receive additional support from the:

ABOUT JON HOLLYWOOD:

• Jon Hollywood was born in the busy city of Bridgeport, CT and is a musician who has a love for a wide range of music.  He was raised with a diverse musical background and was introduced to contemporary jazz, classical compositions and rock and roll at a young age. While his biggest inspirations are Michael Jackson, Queen, and Prince, he is a 90's kid at heart, enjoying hits from pop culture and the driving hard rock that followed.

Learn More about Jon Hollywood on his website.

Family Gym promotes physical activity for children ages 3-8 and their families. For spring 2022, we are hosting Family Gym at three BCYF community Centers. Children ages 3 to 8 of all abilities are welcome with their caregiver. Pre-registration required through our registration website.

Family Gym promotes physical activity for children ages 3-8 and their families. For spring 2022, we are hosting Family Gym at three BCYF community Centers. Children ages 3 to 8 of all abilities are welcome with their caregiver. Pre-registration required through our registration website.

Family Gym promotes physical activity for children ages 3-8 and their families. For spring 2022, we are hosting Family Gym at three BCYF community Centers. Children ages 3 to 8 of all abilities are welcome with their caregiver. Pre-registration required through our our registration website.