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Retirement Board retirement seminar

We're holding an information session about your retirement benefits.

January 11, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Council Chambers, 5th floor
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Retirement Board
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4311
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-01-11T10:00:00 - 2019-01-11T12:00:00

You'll get answers to your questions. We'll also have resources and tips to help guide you through the retirement process. The session will include members from:

THE SEMINAR WILL COVER:
  • how the Boston Retirements System works
  • your retirement options, and
  • retirement forms.
January 11, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Council Chambers, 5th floor
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Retirement Board
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4311
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-01-11T10:00:00 - 2019-01-11T12:00:00

Boston AIR Artist Talk with Sara Porkalob

Join the City of Boston's artists-in-residence for a free artist talk hosted by Sara Porkalob at the Boston AIR pop-up space in Upham's Corner on November 15 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

November 15, 2018
Event Date2018-11-15T19:30:00 - 2018-11-15T20:30:00

Sara Porkalob is an award-winning arts activist based in Seattle. She’s featured in Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential People of 2018, City Art’s 2017 Futures List, and served as Intiman Theatre's 2017 Co-Curator. She is a co-founder of DeConstruct, an online journal of intersectional performance critique. Her first full length play, "Dragon Lady," is the recipient of three 2018 Gregory Awards for:

  • Outstanding Sound/Music Design
  • Outstanding Actress in a Musical, and
  • Outstanding Musical Production.

The play has also garnered a Seattle Times Footlight Award and a Broadway World Award for “Best New Play."

In March 2019, American Repertory Theatre will produce "Dragon Lady" and "Dragon Mama," the first two plays in her family trilogy, "The Dragon Cycle." Next year, she is collaborating with the City of Seattle and their new Creative Strategies Initiative (CSI), a new City effort that uses arts- and culture-based approaches to build racial equity in non-arts policy areas like the environment, housing, workforce, and community development. Nordo’s Culinarium will produce her new play, "7th and Jackson," a historical fiction with music inspired by Seattle’s International District.

November 15, 2018
Event Date2018-11-15T19:30:00 - 2018-11-15T20:30:00

Canceled:
STEAM Saturdays at BCYF Paris Street

Reason for cancellation: Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency
November 23, 2019
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats monthly, starting from November 23, 2019, until May 23, 2020
  • 112 Paris Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    BCYF Paris Street
  • 617-635-5125
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    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:
    Environment and green living
    Family friendly
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-11-23T13:00:00 - 2019-11-23T15:00:00

Come explore family-friendly STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities! Find out if you are taller than a whale rib! Learn about the ocean, the animals that live there, and join us in protecting the blue planet!

November 23, 2019
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats monthly, starting from November 23, 2019, until May 23, 2020
  • 112 Paris Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    BCYF Paris Street
  • 617-635-5125
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    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:
    Environment and green living
    Family friendly
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-11-23T13:00:00 - 2019-11-23T15:00:00

STEAM Saturdays at BCYF Curtis Hall

STEAM is canceled on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

The New England Aquarium visits BCYF Curtis Hall on the first Saturday of the month November through May.

April 4, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Saturday, but only the first instance of this set, starting from April 4, 2020, until May 9, 2020
  • 20 South Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    BCYF Curtis Hall
  • 617-635-5195
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    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:
    Environment and green living
    Family friendly
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-04-04T13:00:00 - 2020-04-04T15:00:00

Come explore family-friendly STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities! Find out if you are taller than a whale rib! Learn about the ocean, the animals that live there, and join us in protecting the blue planet!

April 4, 2020
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Saturday, but only the first instance of this set, starting from April 4, 2020, until May 9, 2020
  • 20 South Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    BCYF Curtis Hall
  • 617-635-5195
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    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:
    Environment and green living
    Family friendly
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-04-04T13:00:00 - 2020-04-04T15:00:00

'There and Here: Global Perspectives' with Dariel Suarez and The Back Porch Collective

Join City of Boston Artist Fellow Dariel Suarez and the Back Porch Collective for a reading and panel discussion on the theme of "There and Here: Global Perspectives."

November 7, 2018
Event Date2018-11-07T15:00:00 - 2018-11-07T17:00:00

The group will read from works in progress set outside of Boston, and will participate in an interactive panel discussion moderated by AGNI’s Senior Editor, Bill Pierce.

Come learn about the relationship between the writer's work and the experience of being an artist in the City of Boston. How do these things intersect? How do they influence each other? What are the challenges and advantages of writing about a place where you no longer live? What can these writers bring to the city? How can writers and readers in Boston think of literature as a global experience?

The Back Porch Collective is a group comprised of mostly international writers from diverse backgrounds:

  • Dariel Suarez (Cuba)
  • Stacy Mattingly (Atlanta)
  • Shubha Sunder (India)
  • Jonathan Escoffery (Miami/Jamaica)
  • Ani Gjika (Albania)
  • and Colwill Brown (United Kingdom)

Through the Artist Fellowship, the City of Boston offered five awards of $10,000 each in 2017 to Boston-based artists across disciplines. More than 300 applications were reviewed by a panel of jurors made up of local arts leaders and Boston Cultural Council members. Fellows were asked to work with the City on one public event showcasing their work. The 2017 fellows included Dariel Suarez, Mary-Jane Dohery, Marilyn Arsem, Jason Palmer, and Michelle Fornabai.

November 7, 2018
Event Date2018-11-07T15:00:00 - 2018-11-07T17:00:00

Fall Homeownership Fair

Learn everything you need to know about homeowning and homebuying in one day!

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November 17, 2018
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Julio Pilier
  • 617-635-4663
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-11-17T09:00:00 - 2018-11-17T12:00:00

Meet lenders, realtors, and home repair experts who will be available to assist you with all your homebuying and homeownership needs. While you are there, you can take a free class in homebuying, home repairing, or selling your home. Join us!!!

November 17, 2018
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Julio Pilier
  • 617-635-4663
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-11-17T09:00:00 - 2018-11-17T12:00:00

Meet the Lenders and Realtors

Lenders and realtors will be available throughout the morning to talk with prospective homebuyers. This is a great opportunity to meet with several different mortgage lenders to understand their products and your purchase and refinance options.

(You should register for Meet the Lenders to attend the fair, even if you do not plan to take a class.)

Register to Meet the Lenders

Fall Fair Class Schedule

Homebuying Financing & Lottery Opportunities
9AM- 9:45AM & 11:15AM

Thinking about buying a home? This class is a great opportunity to find out about the resources and services available to help you purchase a home, including moderately priced homes through the Neighborhood Homes Initiative lottery.

Sign up for Homebuying Financing Class

Homebuying 100: Intro to Homeownership 
10AM- 11AM

You’ll learn the pros and cons of homeownership, preparing your finances, and determine what type of home is right for you. This class is ideal for anyone exploring the homebuying process.

Sign up for Homebuying 100

Credit Building Seminar 
9AM-10AM

Having a hard time understanding credit and how it affects you? Would you like to learn how to improve your credit score? As part of the Boston Builds Credit, we want you to understand (1) why credit is important, (2) that you don’t have to be rich to have good credit but you need to understand how the system works, and (3) there are free resources, often near your home or work, such as the coaching at the Roxbury Center to help you build your credit.

Sign up for Credit Building

Healthy Home Repairs
10:15-11:15AM

Learn about the Boston Home Center’s home repair assistance programs and deleading your home with our grant funds.

Sign up for Healthy Home Repairs

Boston Occupied: The Redcoats are Coming... Again

Head to Downtown Boston October 6 - 7 to check out a re-enactment of when British troops landed in Boston in 1768.

October 6, 2018
  • 9:00am - 11:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from October 6, 2018, until October 7, 2018
  • Boston Common
    139 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • 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:
    Family friendly
    Learning and lectures
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Boston Occupied Schedule & Map
Event Date2018-10-06T09:00:00 - 2018-10-06T23:00:00

On October 6 - 7, Revolution 250 will stage a re-enactment of the arrival of British regular troops. Boston Occupied: The Redcoats are Coming... Again commemorates the 250th anniversary of when the British regular troops landed in Boston in 1768, beginning a seven-year occupation of the City. To mark this important occasion, on the morning of Saturday, October 6, more than 150 Redcoat re-enactors will land on Long Wharf and then “occupy” Boston throughout the weekend.

On Saturday, October 6, the Redcoats will land at Long Wharf in the morning and parade through the City, past the Old State House and through Downtown Crossing, en route to Boston Common, where they will set up an encampment and spend the night. While at Boston Common, the Redcoats will participate in various drills and demonstrations for the public to observe. As evening falls, the Redcoats will create a stir throughout Downtown Crossing as they occupy streets, restaurants, bars and hotel lobbies in the area before retiring to their encampment on Boston Common before midnight. On Sunday, October 7, catch more drills and demonstrations as the Redcoats patrol the area.

This is a signature event of Revolution 250, a consortium of organizations working together to commemorate the 250th anniversaries of the events that led to American Revolution, including the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB), Conventures, the Downtown Crossing BID, the Freedom Trail Foundation, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the City of Boston, and others.

October 6, 2018
  • 9:00am - 11:00pm
    Repeats daily, starting from October 6, 2018, until October 7, 2018
  • Boston Common
    139 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • 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:
    Family friendly
    Learning and lectures
    Outdoor
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Boston Occupied Schedule & Map
Event Date2018-10-06T09:00:00 - 2018-10-06T23:00:00

Canceled:
Pumpkin Smash!

Reason for cancellation: Due to rain and muddy conditions.
November 3, 2018
Event Date2018-11-03T11:00:00 - 2018-11-03T14:00:00

After Halloween passes, what do you plan to do with your holiday pumpkins? Instead of throwing them away, why don't you compost your pumpkins with Greenovate Boston! 

On Saturday, November 3, Greenovate Boston and City Soil will be hosting Pumpkin Smash!, a pumpkin composting event at the Mattapan Ecovation Center. Smash your pumpkins and then learn the proper way to compost them!

Did you know pumpkins past their prime can be composted with your leaf and yard waste? Join us at our family-friendly event where you can safely smash and compost your pumpkin after Halloween. Learn more about how you can compost at home, see the composting process in action, and eat cider donuts at the Mattapan Ecovation Center, 456 American Legion Highway, Mattapan, MA 02126!

Come by anytime between 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dilapidated sadface pumpkins welcomed and highly encouraged. 

RSVP for the Pumpkin Smash

It is forecasted to lightly rain on Saturday. The event will still take place if it rains. This event is a collaboration between the City's Departments of Public Works and Environment, the Mattapan Ecovation Center and City Soil, and the Boston Nature Center.

November 3, 2018
Event Date2018-11-03T11:00:00 - 2018-11-03T14:00:00

Getting to the event

By bike:

We welcome people to bike to the event!

By public transit:

From the Forest Hills T station, take the 21/31 bus to Morton Street at Canterbury Street. There is a 10-minute walk to the event. Alternatively, from Dudley Station, take the 14 bus to American Legion Hwy at Walkhill Road. This is followed by a six-minute walk.

By car:

Car parking is available at the Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Street Hill, Mattapan, MA. It is a short walk to the Mattapan Evocation Center, 456 American legion Highway, Mattapan, MA 02126.

Can't make the event?

You can put your pumpkin out with your leaf and yard waste. Check your schedule online. Please remove all decorations from the pumpkin (paint is ok!) and place it with leaves in large paper bag or barrel labeled YARD WASTE. Pumpkins placed curbside on days without leaf and yard waste collection will be picked up and trashed.

West Roxbury and Roslindale open house

City Hall to Go invites you to an open house hosted by Mayor Walsh.

October 1, 2018
Event Date2018-10-01T18:00:00 - 2018-10-01T20:00:00

On Monday, October 1, Mayor Martin J. Walsh will host a City Hall Open House in West Roxbury. Residents from all across West Roxbury and Roslindale are invited to learn more about City services, capital projects, and ongoing programs from the City of Boston.

Food and refreshments will be served. This is a family friendly event. Representatives from City departments will be present to answer questions and share resources, including:

  • the Boston Planning and Development Agency
  • the Boston Transportation Department
  • the Public Works Department
  • the Parks and Recreation Department
  • Boston Public Schools
  • Boston Public Health Commission, and
  • Boston Centers for Youth and Families.
October 1, 2018
Event Date2018-10-01T18:00:00 - 2018-10-01T20:00:00

Departments at the event

Departments at the event
Assessing Department
BOS:311
Boston Home Center
Boston Public Schools
Economic Development
Fair Housing and Equity
Fire Department
Housing Authority
Imagine Boston 2030
Immigrant Advancement
Inspectional Services
Neighborhood Development
Parks and Recreation
Public Health Commission
Police Department
Planning & Development Agency
Public Works
Recovery Services
Small Business Development
Transportation Department
Women's Advancement

National and personal toll of opioid epidemic discussion

Join us for a conversation led by Mayor Walsh with Sam Quinones, author of "Dreamland," and Maureen Cavanagh, author of "If You Love Me."

September 26, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 645 Boylston St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • 617-635-2787
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-09-26T18:00:00 - 2018-09-26T19:30:00

For National Recovery Month, we're partnering with RIZE Massachusetts to host the Mayor's Recovery Month Book Club, a series of events focusing on substance abuse, addiction and recovery. 

Join us for the culminating event on September 26, where Mayor Walsh will lead a discussion with authors Sam Quinones and Maureen Cavanagh will discuss the national and personal toll of the opioid epidemic. This free event is open to the public, and will be held at Old South Church on September 26 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Both authors will be available for book signings following the discussion.

September 26, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • 645 Boylston St
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • 617-635-2787
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-09-26T18:00:00 - 2018-09-26T19:30:00
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