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GLD FSTVL

GLD FSTVL is the ultimate festival where music, art, and good vibes collide in an unforgettable in-person celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop music and culture!

August 12, 2023
2023-08-12T12:00:00 - 2023-08-12T22:00:00

Presented by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and Boston-based Hip Hop crew STL GLD, join us at City Hall Plaza for an unforgettable day of music, food, and culture. This day-long event will bring together the Boston community highlighting the rich history of Hip Hop music and culture.

EarthGang and Dead Prez will headline GLD FSTVL, and the day-long event will also feature local performances by STL GLD, Billy Dean Thomas, Van Buren Records, The Hip Hop Transformation, Latrell James, Kei, and Oompa, as well as local DJs, food trucks, and retail vendors.

With a vibrant atmosphere and amazing performances, GLD FSTVL promises to be an epic celebration of music and community.

Graphic with text “GLD FSTVL - EARTHGANG, DEAD PREZ, STL GLD, OOMPA, Van Buren Records, Latrell James, Billy Dean Thomas, KEI, THHT, DJ E DUBBLE, DJ WHY SHAM, DJ SLIPWAX, DJ BOBBY BANGERS, 08.12.2023, City Hall Plaza”

City of Boston, Arts and Culture, WBUR, and WERS logos

 

August 12, 2023
2023-08-12T12:00:00 - 2023-08-12T22:00:00

Schedule

Time Stage Artist
12 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Bobby Bangers
12:30 p.m. Main Stage Welcome with host Mr. P.S.A.
12:40 p.m. Main Stage The Hip Hop Transformation
1 p.m. Main Stage Donald Grunge
1:20 p.m. Main Stage kei
1:50 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Bobby Bangers
2:15 p.m. Main Stage Van Buren Records
2:45 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Why Sham
3:20 p.m. Main Stage Stiggity Stackz
3:35 p.m. Main Stage Billy Dean Thomas
4:05 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Why Sham
4:20 p.m. Main Stage Latrell James
4:50 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Slipwax
5:25 p.m. Main Stage Dead Prez
6 p.m. DJ Stage DJ Slipwax
6:20 p.m. Main Stage Oompa
6:50 p.m. DJ Stage DJ E Dubble
7:25 p.m. Main Stage STL GLD
8:25 p.m. DJ Stage DJ E Dubble
8:50 p.m. Main Stage EarthGang
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Culture Nights

A series of events and concerts : a movement promoting expressive music and art for social change.

July 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 88 Seaport Boulevard
    BOSTON, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-07-28T18:00:00 - 2023-07-28T21:00:00

The series honors artistic voice, freedom, and the gateway to truth and experimentation in the pursuit of justice. Culture Nights is a cultural programming initiative by The Artist Initiative for Revolution (AIR) in partnership with the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Equity and Inclusion Cabinet: Racial Justice.

culture nights - 7.28

July 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 88 Seaport Boulevard
    BOSTON, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Posted:
2023-07-28T18:00:00 - 2023-07-28T21:00:00
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Boston Eats 2024 Kickoff

The Office of Food Justice, in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston public Schools, and Project Bread, is celebrating the 2024 Boston Summer Eats season with a kick off event July 12th.

July 12, 2024
2024-07-12T12:00:00 - 2024-07-12T13:00:00

Boston Summer Eats aims to close the summer meal gap for youth by partnering with organizations to distribute meals to all kids and teens 18 and under. Find out more about Summer Eats Sites throughout Boston and the entire State of Massachusetts. 

Boston Summer Eats Kickoff event flyer 2024
Location: Mildred Avenue K-8 School, 5 Mildred Avenue, Mattapan
  • Time: Meals and activities available from 12 - 1 p.m.
  • Date: Friday, July 12
  • Rain or shine!
Activities include a free performance from the Puppet Showcase Theater, taste testing BPS menu items, interactive tabling for youth and adults, games, prizes, and more!
 
Summer Eats flyer
July 12, 2024
2024-07-12T12:00:00 - 2024-07-12T13:00:00
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All Black Everything

We're closing out Black History Month with a celebration of all we have accomplished and what we still need to work on for the future.

February 26, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
  • National Center of Afro-American Artists
    300 Walnut Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    susan.mccollin@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
  • Posted:
2023-02-26T14:00:00 - 2023-02-26T18:00:00

Enjoy light refreshments from Soleil Cafe, music from a live DJ along with poetry readings, and a visual art rendering completed on-site.

All Black Everything

February 26, 2023
  • 2:00pm - 6:00pm
  • National Center of Afro-American Artists
    300 Walnut Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    susan.mccollin@boston.gov
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
  • Posted:
2023-02-26T14:00:00 - 2023-02-26T18:00:00
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City Hall on the Go: Mission Hills Farmers Market

The City Hall on the Go Truck will be parked at the farmers market offering a selection of City services to residents. Feel free to stop by.  

September 24, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 1400 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Office of Public Service
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
  • Posted:
2021-09-24T13:00:00 - 2021-09-24T15:00:00
September 24, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 1400 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Office of Public Service
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
  • Posted:
2021-09-24T13:00:00 - 2021-09-24T15:00:00
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City Hall on the Go: Dewey Square Farmers Market

The City Hall on the Go Truck will be parked at the farmers market offering a selection of City services to residents. Feel free to stop by.

September 23, 2021
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 600 Atlantic Ave, Boston
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Office of Public Service
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
  • Posted:
2021-09-23T12:00:00 - 2021-09-23T14:00:00
September 23, 2021
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 600 Atlantic Ave, Boston
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Office of Public Service
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
  • Posted:
2021-09-23T12:00:00 - 2021-09-23T14:00:00
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City Hall on the Go: Copley Square Farmers Market

The City Hall to Go Truck will be parked at the farmers market offering a selection of City services to residents. Feel free to stop by.

September 17, 2021
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 139 St. James Avenue
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Office of Public Service
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
  • Posted:
2021-09-17T12:00:00 - 2021-09-17T14:00:00
September 17, 2021
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 139 St. James Avenue
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Office of Public Service
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
  • Posted:
2021-09-17T12:00:00 - 2021-09-17T14:00:00
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City Hall on the Go: Seaport Farmers Market

The City Hall on the Go Truck will be parked at the farmers market offering a selection of City services to residents. Feel free to stop by.  

September 16, 2021
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 21 Stillings Street
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Office of Public Service
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
  • Posted:
2021-09-16T14:00:00 - 2021-09-16T16:00:00
September 16, 2021
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 21 Stillings Street
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Office of Public Service
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
  • Posted:
2021-09-16T14:00:00 - 2021-09-16T16:00:00
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City Hall on the Go: Brighton Farmers Market

The City Hall on the Go Truck will be parked at the farmers market offering a selection of City services to residents. Feel free to stop by.

September 15, 2021
2021-09-15T14:00:00 - 2021-09-15T16:00:00
September 15, 2021
2021-09-15T14:00:00 - 2021-09-15T16:00:00
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2020 Food Truck Lottery

We are hosting the City of Boston's annual Food Truck lottery on Tuesday, February 25, for 2020 food truck site assignments.

February 25, 2020
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Kroc Center
    650 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Small Business Unit
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0355
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
  • Posted:
2020-02-25T17:30:00 - 2020-02-25T20:00:00

The lottery will begin promptly at 6 p.m., so please plan on arriving at 5:30 p.m.

  1. To participate, please submit your completed application by midnight on Friday February 14, 2020. Your annual Food Truck permit application can now be submitted online!
  2. Inform us that you will be participating in this year’s lottery by filling out this RSVP form for the Lottery by 4 p.m. on February 21, 2020.
  3. We will send out the Q1 available sites to you on February 19.
  4. Attendance at the lottery is MANDATORY. Please send a representative if you are unable to attend. If you are not present, your truck will not be able to participate in the lottery.
February 25, 2020
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Kroc Center
    650 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Small Business Unit
  • send an email
  • 617-635-0355
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Food and farmers markets
  • Posted:
2020-02-25T17:30:00 - 2020-02-25T20:00:00
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