Join us for the 2022 Gospel Fest at Playstead Field at Franklin Park. This event showcases both national and local gospel talent. Blending contemporary and traditional gospel melodies, this annual event is produced by the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment in partnership with the Faith Collective. This event is free and open to the public.

Travis Greene will headline the concert, and Angela Elizabeth, Chris Bender, Kymberli Joye, and the Mayor’s Community Gospel Choir will also perform. This event will be hosted by the Bishop Bobby Perry, founder and pastor at Kingdom Builders' Worship Center in Dorchester.

Attendees are welcome to bring a chair or blanket to the concert venue, Playstead Field at Franklin Park. Suya Joint food truck will have food and drink available for purchase at the event. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission water truck will also be on site for attendees.

About Travis Greene

Growing up with a mother who was a minister and choir director, Travis Greene says that gospel music “was like oxygen in our house, always part of my life,” and no artist inspired him and strengthened his passion for God more than 12-time Grammy winning legend Kirk Franklin.  Now an inspirational trailblazer in his own right, Greene’s masterful fusion of music and ministry these past few years prompted Franklin to anoint him as one of the artists who are the “future of gospel music.” Continuing on his global mission to “bring the cool back to the worship experience, and get people, especially the unchurched, excited,” the two time Grammy nominee debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart with his latest album Crossover: Live From Music City. Its lead single “You Waited” hit #1 on the Hot Gospel Songs chart. For more information and new music updates, visit his website and follow Greene on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @TravisGreentv.

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Landmarks Commission to celebrate the designation of Highland Park as an Architectural Conservation District.

This district represents a diverse cross section of Boston history, from ancient Massachusett Native sites to Revolutionary History, to the vibrant history of the region's immigrant and civil rights stories all represented in the buildings, landscapes, and people of this district in Roxbury.

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. You can learn more about Alea in their Instagram profile.

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.

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

Jon Hollywood's Instagram

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.