Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 24th Annual Boston Gospel Fest, taking place at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston! This vibrant celebration of gospel music will fill the air with uplifting melodies and powerful performances. The event kicks off at 5 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m., offering three hours of inspiring music and community joy.

Get ready for an exciting lineup of talented gospel artists who will energize and entertain you. Stay tuned for talent announcements and more details coming soon!

Don't miss out on this incredible night of music and celebration. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable experience!

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The reception will be held at The Hub at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center - Hall A with music by DJ Jazzy Jeff. The event is free and open to the public with registration.

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Culture Nights Music Fest is a recontextualized and genuinely deep sequence of musical experiences promoting expressive music and art for social change. A cultural tradition rooted in the practice of regenerative art, the series honors artistic voice, communal freedom, and the gateways to truth in the pursuit of justice.

Culture Nights provides a welcoming, inclusive and culturally-vibrant area in the city of Boston, celebrating its distinctive heritage and animating its creative future. This experience features local artists and cultivates cultural vibrancy to those in the community.

As community development and planning spans across neighborhoods, and the pressures of a hot real estate market over the last decade increase, it is difficult to deny the relationship between the improvement of an area’s public spaces and increasing value of the surrounding environment as a result.

By examining the historical conditions of gentrification movements, we must expose the impact of displacement, the erasure of communities, and valuable built heritage as a result of cultural investment. The purpose of this cultural programming however, is to ensure neighborhood and cultural vibrancy without displacement.

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Culture Nights Music Fest is a recontextualized and genuinely deep sequence of musical experiences promoting expressive music and art for social change. A cultural tradition rooted in the practice of regenerative art, the series honors artistic voice, communal freedom, and the gateways to truth in the pursuit of justice.

Culture Nights provides a welcoming, inclusive and culturally-vibrant area in the city of Boston, celebrating its distinctive heritage and animating its creative future. This experience features local artists and cultivates cultural vibrancy to those in the community.

As community development and planning spans across neighborhoods, and the pressures of a hot real estate market over the last decade increase, it is difficult to deny the relationship between the improvement of an area’s public spaces and increasing value of the surrounding environment as a result.

By examining the historical conditions of gentrification movements, we must expose the impact of displacement, the erasure of communities, and valuable built heritage as a result of cultural investment. The purpose of this cultural programming however, is to ensure neighborhood and cultural vibrancy without displacement.

DORCHESTER WEATHER is an original play about climate and change, led by Dorchester resident, theater artist and educator Jaronzie Harris. It is the culmination of a year-long process that engages Dorchester residents in an exploration of environmental issues that are disproportionately impacting their community.

DORCHESTER WEATHER showcases community members coming together to tell a story that raises questions at the intersection of environmental justice, neighborhood development, and social resilience. The script came to life through dialogue, workshops, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

DORCHESTER WEATHER is a product of the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture Boston Artist in Residence program in partnership with Kathleen Hart of the City of Boston Environment Department.

There will be food, music, and interactive activities. Come share your thoughts and ideas, as we dive deep into the implications of climate change for Dorchester.

See you at the show!

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests will be able to dance the night away to all of Donna Summer’s greatest hits in a groovy atmosphere complete with glow sticks, bubbles, colorful lights, a disco ball, and the highly anticipated return of roller skating on City Hall Plaza.

Special performances by Donna Summer's sister, Mary Gaines Bernard and her nephew O'Mega Red, Music by DJ Vince1

Boston-born disco legend Donna Summer is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a five-time Grammy winner, and sold over 140 million records worldwide. She was born in Dorchester and was raised in Mission Hill before rising to stardom in the 1970s. She passed away at the age of 62 years old on May 17, 2012. This annual event honors her life and celebrates her music and legacy in Boston.