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Brookline, Massachusetts, and the Origins of Suburbia

Ronald Dale Karr examines the evolution of Brookline, Boston’s most renowned 19th-century suburb.

May 1, 2019
Event Date2019-05-01T18:00:00 - 2019-05-01T19:30:00

Karr argues that a distinctively suburban way of life appeared here long before World War II.

May 1, 2019
Event Date2019-05-01T18:00:00 - 2019-05-01T19:30:00

Artist Talk with Peter Vanderwarker and Neal Rantoul

Join photographers Peter Vanderwarker and Neal Rantoul for a behind-the-scenes tour of their current photo exhibitions at BSA Space.

May 1, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 290 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    BSA Space
  • 617-391-4000
  • Price:
    Price
    $20 ($10 for BSA members)
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-01T18:00:00 - 2019-05-01T20:00:00

"Surface Tension," on display in the Storefront Gallery on the first floor, is a collection of photographs from Peter Vanderwarker that explore the nature of surfaces, in both the built and the natural environment.

"Boston Up," in the Harbor and Channel Rooms on the second floor, display a series of architectural photographs from Neal Rantoul exploring a look up at Boston from the summer of 1982.

After the tour, enjoy wine and snacks with the artists while having a chance for one-one-one questions.

May 1, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 290 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    BSA Space
  • 617-391-4000
  • Price:
    Price
    $20 ($10 for BSA members)
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Preservation Month
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-05-01T18:00:00 - 2019-05-01T20:00:00

Tenant Rights Workshop

A housing professional will provide an overview of tenant rights and responsibilities. 

April 8, 2019
Event Date2019-04-08T17:30:00 - 2019-04-08T19:00:00

You will learn about your rights and responsibilities before, during, and after a tenancy. The overview includes information on deposits and fees, housing conditions, and the eviction process.

We recommend you register prior to the event so we can provide a sufficient amount of materials to participants. Please note: we can only offer legal information. If you need legal advice, you must speak to an attorney.

Can't attend this workshop?

Visit our Housing Education Workshops to view more dates for the Tenant Rights Workshop and the Housing Search Workshop.

April 8, 2019
Event Date2019-04-08T17:30:00 - 2019-04-08T19:00:00

Kyoto and Boston present: The Life Sciences Forum

Join a world of experts at CIC Boston on April 25 as we explore the explosive growth of the life sciences sector in both regions.

April 25, 2019
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 50 Milk Street
    20th Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Austin Williams
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4879
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    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:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-04-25T09:00:00 - 2019-04-25T12:00:00

This year, the City of Boston and the City of Kyoto, Japan, will celebrate our 60th Anniversary as Sister Cities. Signed in 1959, Kyoto is Boston’s first-ever Sister City. In Japan, 60 is a significant number, signifying rebirth or kanreki. Therefore, the two cities are planning a series of events throughout 2019 in order to commemorate this milestone.

Join a world of experts at CIC Boston on April 25 as we explore the explosive growth of the life sciences sector in both regions. Guests will hear remarks and insights from Kyoto's Mayor Kadokawa, Dr. Phillip A. Sharp of M.I.T., Dr. Robert Langer of M.I.T., and Dr. Yasuhiko Tabata of Kyoto University. A moderated panel discussion featuring the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Biogen, and FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals will follow, illustrating lessons and best practices for life sciences companies, academia, and local government.

Register for the event

Event Agenda:
  • Arrival and Networking, 9 - 9:20 a.m.
  • Event Introduction, 9:20 - 9:25 a.m.
  • Mayoral Welcome, 9:25 - 9:30 a.m.
  • Opening Remarks and Q&A, 9:30 - 9:50 a.m.
  • Keynote Presentations and Q&A, 9:50 - 10:25 a.m.
  • BREAK, 10:25 - 10:35 a.m.
  • Panel Discussion and Q&A, 10:35 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Closing Remarks, 11:30 - 11:35 a.m.
  • Informal Networking and Departure, 11:35 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Panel Overview
  • Moderator, Dr. Jean-Jacques Yarmoff, BioLabs Boston
  • Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, Travis McCready, President and CEO
  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Dominique Verhelle, Senior Director, Strategic Academic Alliances
  • Biogen, Dr. Alfred Sandrock, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer
  • FUJIFILM Pharmaceuticals, Mikihiko Kato, President

Light refreshments and food will be provided. Boston-Kyoto 60th Anniversary Sister City Logo designed by the Boston Children’s Museum.

April 25, 2019
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 50 Milk Street
    20th Floor
    Boston, MA 02110
  • Contact:
    Austin Williams
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4879
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    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:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-04-25T09:00:00 - 2019-04-25T12:00:00

Emergency preparedness training for people with disabilities

The Boston Disability Commission is hosting this event with the Massachusetts Office on Disability to ensure that people with disabilities are prepared in emergencies.

May 21, 2019
Event Date2019-05-21T13:00:00 - 2019-05-21T14:30:00

The Boston disability community is invited to join the Boston Disability Commission and the Massachusetts Office on Disability for a training on preparing ahead of an emergency.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:
  • learn how they can personally prepare for emergency situations
  • learn how local agencies prepare for emergencies, and
  • meet with and ask questions of local first responders.

Attendees will also receive an “Emergency Go Pack” with essential items that might be needed during an emergency.

This event is wheelchair accessible. ASL and CART available upon request. For accommodation requests, please contact Evan George at 617-979-7313 or pre-register online by May 7, 2019. 

Space at this training is limited. Please pre-register:

Pre-register for the training

May 21, 2019
Event Date2019-05-21T13:00:00 - 2019-05-21T14:30:00

Cummins Highway project public meeting

Please join your neighbors as the City talks about the upcoming redesign.

April 11, 2019
Event Date2019-04-11T18:00:00 - 2019-04-11T20:00:00

We'll be discussing potential roadway and urban design improvements on Cummins Highway, between River Street and Harvard Street.

This event is hosted by
April 11, 2019
Event Date2019-04-11T18:00:00 - 2019-04-11T20:00:00

How to georeference in Map Warper

Love maps? Interested in how Boston has changed over time? Want to learn a new skill?

May 8, 2019
Event Date2019-05-08T15:30:00 - 2019-05-08T17:00:00

Drop by our monthly georeferencing workshop to meet other map lovers and learn how to use this free Map Center tool!

Please note: This is a first-come, first-serve event.

May 8, 2019
Event Date2019-05-08T15:30:00 - 2019-05-08T17:00:00

Boston By Map

Interested in Boston history? Like old maps of the city? This class will show you how to use historic maps to illustrate Boston’s history.

May 14, 2019
Event Date2019-05-14T18:00:00 - 2019-05-14T19:30:00

The class includes a brief survey of historic maps of Boston, where to find them online, and how to compare them by overlaying digital images. We’ll also take a short look at the georeferencing and map set tools on the Leventhal Map Center’s digital collections.

This event is free, but seats are limited. Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis, starting at 5:45 p.m.

May 14, 2019
Event Date2019-05-14T18:00:00 - 2019-05-14T19:30:00

Boston: A history written in stone

This combination virtual and walking tour consists of an introduction to Boston geology and quarrying history.

May 18, 2019
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00 - 2019-05-18T12:30:00

The virtual tour will be followed by a walking segment to view various types of stone utilized in Boston's building construction. The walking segment starts by touching on the glacial geology of Boston as seen on the horizon from the Harborwalk, and discussing the mile of ice which covered the area 20,000 years ago.

We'll then walk over to the Greenway above the Big Dig. Here, there are beautiful examples of hand-carved Quincy granite blocks and more recent saw-cut Chelmsford granite, highlighting the changes in granite types and shaping technologies used through time.

This is a free event, but you need to register. We'll add a registration link in late April.

May 18, 2019
Event Date2019-05-18T10:00:00 - 2019-05-18T12:30:00

America Transformed: Mapping the 19th Century

We welcome you to the opening day of the Leventhal Map and Education Center's new exhibit, "America Transformed: Mapping the 19th Century."

May 18, 2019
Event Date2019-05-18T13:00:00 - 2019-05-18T16:00:00

This free, public event is open to community members of all backgrounds and ages. The afternoon includes a talk by Curator Ron Grim and other speakers, as well as:

  • educational activities for students and kids
  • interactive tech demonstrations, and
  • tours of the exhibit and our gallery.

Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Boston Maps Society.

May 18, 2019
Event Date2019-05-18T13:00:00 - 2019-05-18T16:00:00
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