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Boston After Dark at YMCA of Greater Boston - Huntington Ave (Fenway/Kenmore)

July 11, 2025
2025-07-11T18:00:00 - 2025-07-11T21:00:00

Boston After Dark promotes youth summer safety by creating safe and fun spaces for teens (14-18 year olds) on Friday evenings throughout the summer. The goal is to activate spaces across Boston’s neighborhoods in collaboration with BCYF and YMCA centers. Past events included basketball tournaments, paint nights, pool parties, movie nights, and more. All events include free food, merch giveaways, and a live DJ - don't miss out on the fun this summer season! 

July 11, 2025
2025-07-11T18:00:00 - 2025-07-11T21:00:00
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Boston After Dark at Roxbury YMCA (Roxbury)

June 27, 2025
2025-06-27T18:00:20 - 2025-06-27T21:00:20

Boston After Dark promotes youth summer safety by creating safe and fun spaces for teens (14-18 year olds) on Friday evenings throughout the summer. The goal is to activate spaces across Boston’s neighborhoods in collaboration with BCYF and YMCA centers. Past events included basketball tournaments, paint nights, pool parties, movie nights, and more. All events include free food, merch giveaways, and a live DJ - don't miss out on the fun this summer season! 

June 27, 2025
2025-06-27T18:00:20 - 2025-06-27T21:00:20
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Boston After Dark at BCYF Mattahunt (Mattapan)

June 27, 2025
2025-06-27T18:30:20 - 2025-06-27T20:30:20

Boston After Dark promotes youth summer safety by creating safe and fun spaces for teens (14-18 year olds) on Friday evenings throughout the summer. The goal is to activate spaces across Boston’s neighborhoods in collaboration with BCYF and YMCA centers. Past events included basketball tournaments, paint nights, pool parties, movie nights, and more. All events include free food, merch giveaways, and a live DJ - don't miss out on the fun this summer season! 

June 27, 2025
2025-06-27T18:30:20 - 2025-06-27T20:30:20
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Bud to Boss: A Cannabis Industry Career Building Event

Join the City of Boston and New Dia for a dynamic panel and opportunities fair highlighting real cannabis career journeys, from the dispensary floor to leadership roles. 

June 22, 2025
2025-06-22T13:30:00 - 2025-06-22T16:00:00

Join the City of Boston at New Dia on June 22, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. for a dynamic panel and opportunities fair highlighting real cannabis career journeys, from the dispensary floor to leadership roles. Hear directly from budtenders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals about how they got started, what it takes to grow in the field, and how you can get involved.

This event will also feature a job shadowing experience where participants can see firsthand what it’s like to work as a budtender in a licensed dispensary.

Whether you're curious about entering the cannabis industry or ready to take the next step in your career, this is your chance to connect, learn, and get inspired.

This is a 21+ event. Please bring a valid ID.

We look forward to seeing you there!

June 22, 2025
2025-06-22T13:30:00 - 2025-06-22T16:00:00
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Belonging in Boston: MOIA x Daybreaker Movement and Dance Party

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) launched the annual City of Belonging Festival on March 21, 2025, in observance of Immigrant Heritage Month. This event is part of the City of Belonging Festival's official MOIA events.

June 29, 2025
2025-06-29T10:00:07 - 2025-06-29T13:00:07

Join us for a morning yoga and dance event to celebrate the end of June and Immigrant Heritage Month. 

Everyone is welcome to attend,

tickets can be purchased online.

June 29, 2025
2025-06-29T10:00:07 - 2025-06-29T13:00:07
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Belonging in Boston: MOIA x SoFar Community Concert

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) launched the annual City of Belonging Festival on March 21, 2025, in observance of Immigrant Heritage Month. This event is part of the City of Belonging Festival's official MOIA events.

June 12, 2025
2025-06-12T17:30:07 - 2025-06-12T19:00:07

Join us for a special community concert in partnership with SoFar Sounds. We’re celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month. The artists for this special concert will be diverse, and food is included with your ticket. Guests can also sign up to participate in an Open Mic portion of the program.

Refreshments and food will be provided. Everyone is welcome to attend, registration is requested. Free tickets are limited, if you are unable to attend, please notify us as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to others who wish to join. 

 

 

June 12, 2025
2025-06-12T17:30:07 - 2025-06-12T19:00:07
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Edna Kelly’s Annual Doll Carriage Parade

June 14, 2025
2025-06-14T10:00:23 - 2025-06-14T15:00:23

Share the creative joy in this themed parade for children with prizes and activities. More information to come about this year’s exciting celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill!

June 14, 2025
2025-06-14T10:00:23 - 2025-06-14T15:00:23
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Caribbean Heritage Month Flag Raising and Domino Tournament

Join us in the City Hall Courtyard as Boston hosts its very first Caribbean Domino Tournament, celebrating the camaraderie and island spirit that dominoes inspire across the Caribbean diaspora.

June 10, 2025
2025-06-10T11:00:00 - 2025-06-10T16:00:00

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month at Boston City Hall! The day will include a flag raising ceremony, Caribbean lunch, and our first-ever Caribbean Domino Tournament featuring teams from across the diaspora.

🗓️ Event Schedule
  • 11:00 a.m. – Flag Raising Ceremony (City Hall Plaza)

  • 12:00 p.m. – Caribbean Lunch & Cultural Celebration

  • 1:30 p.m. – Player Check-In for Domino Tournament

  • 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Domino Tournament (City Hall Courtyard)

🏆 About the Domino Tournament

Who’s Playing:

  • Teams representing Caribbean Consulates General (rosters finalized after May 30)

  • Boston community members with cultural ties to participating countries, forming teams through local networks

What to Expect:

  • Island music, light refreshments, and plenty of good-natured rivalry

  • Spectators of all ages welcome—no registration required!

How to Participate:

  • Players:

    • If you are affiliated with a Caribbean Consulate, contact your Consul General by May 30 to be placed on a team.

    • Community members can email bianca.rose@boston.gov with "Domino Tournament" in the subject line to join an open roster.

  • Spectators: Free and open to all—come enjoy the energy!

♿ Accessibility and Language Access

City Hall Courtyard is wheelchair-accessible. Interpretation in Spanish and Haitian Creole will be provided. To request additional accommodations, please contact bianca.rose@boston.gov by June 3.

Come share the rhythm, strategy, and pride of the Caribbean as we raise our flags and crown Boston’s inaugural domino champions!

 

June 10, 2025
2025-06-10T11:00:00 - 2025-06-10T16:00:00
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City of Belonging Festival

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) announced the launch of the annual City of Belonging Festival in observance of Immigrant Heritage Month with the unveiling of the You Belong Here banners at City Hall’s Mezzanine Gallery. 

May 21, 2025
2025-05-21T13:00:07 - 2025-05-21T15:00:07

The large-format banners will hang in the Mezzanine until July 18. After this, they will be displayed at different locations for a You Belong Here banner tour to continue spreading the message of belonging across the city for the remainder of 2025. MOIA welcomes community requests for displays. 

The gallery launch will take place on May 21 at 1 p.m. and include food, photos, and a speaking program. The event is open to the public, but registration is requested.

MOIA designated 2025 as the Year of Belonging with the You Belong Here campaign to integrate its goals of creating a more inclusive Boston while addressing pressing challenges, such as public sentiment and policy shifts on immigration. The campaign supports immigrant communities through grants, empowers resilience with morale-boosting messaging, and inspires action through events. The campaign aims to ensure Boston remains a community where residents feel welcomed, respected, and valued, regardless of background. This awareness campaign prioritizes diversity, equity, and social cohesion for residents across Boston’s neighborhoods, sharing one message, “You Belong Here,”  in the city’s 12 main languages. 

The large-scale banners are also in these languages, and the campaign design has already been featured in digital billboards across the city, most recently at Opening Day in Fenway Park.

May 21, 2025
2025-05-21T13:00:07 - 2025-05-21T15:00:07
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Small Business Month: AfroBiz Pop-Up Market

Get ready for a vibrant AfroBiz Pop-Up Market, showcasing the best of Afro-inspired products and businesses!

May 31, 2025
2025-05-31T15:00:00 - 2025-05-31T19:00:00

The AfroBiz Pop-Up Market: Boston Hub is a vibrant, open-air celebration designed to uplift and showcase small Black- and African-descended businesses in Boston.

This is your opportunity to meet potential customers, connect with sponsors, small business suppliers, and fellow entrepreneurs — and even spark future partnerships.

Whether you're an artisan, food vendor, wellness coach, designer, or creative entrepreneur, you are welcome to bring your own table and chair, sell your products, and promote your amazing business to an engaged and supportive audience.

The event will include live music, storytelling, a cultural showcase, and will be livestreamed across social platforms to maximize your visibility beyond the event space.Free and open to all — come shop, connect, and celebrate culture and commerce in the heart of Boston!

May 31, 2025
2025-05-31T15:00:00 - 2025-05-31T19:00:00
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