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Xhale New England Soft Opening Celebration

Come celebrate the opening of Xhale New England, Boston's newest Retail Dispensary in Mattapan

July 17, 2026
  • 10:00am - 8:00pm
  • Xhale New England
    888 Morton Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Akilah Armstrong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE to attend, Purchase prices may vary
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-17T10:00:00 - 2026-07-17T20:00:00

Join the Xhale New England team to celebrate this momentous occasion! 

Who is Xhale New England, and what makes them different?

  • Xhale New England is made up of a family and friends who came together through a shared vision of providing quality cannabis products in a welcoming environment while providing experience, service, and education.
  • Xhale is located in Mattapan, a Boston neighborhood where the founding group was born and raised. Like the make-up of the neighborhood, the dispensary showcases a wide variety of products to satisfy any cannabis need. They believe that being able to bring this type of business to a community that was fundamental in making them who they are today means everything. The owners say: whether you’re a visitor passing through or a resident looking to grab something on the way home, Xhale is for you.
July 17, 2026
  • 10:00am - 8:00pm
  • Xhale New England
    888 Morton Street
    Boston, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Akilah Armstrong
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE to attend, Purchase prices may vary
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-17T10:00:00 - 2026-07-17T20:00:00

Firebrand Cannabis X Luna Soul Sound Healing

Chill out and vibe with Firebrand Cannabis at a soul-soothing sound bath healing session!

July 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Firebrand Cannabis
    727 Atlantic Avenue
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Desiree Franjul
  • Price:
    Price
    $25.00 Via Eventbrite
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-26T10:00:00 - 2026-07-26T12:00:00

Join Luna Soul Sound Healing at Firebrand Cannabis for a deeply relaxing and restorative sound bath experience designed to help you slow down, reset, and reconnect.

Through the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other therapeutic instruments, you’ll be guided into a state of deep relaxation, allowing stress to melt away while creating space for clarity, grounding, and inner peace.

Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and anything else that will help you feel comfortable and supported during the session.

Doors Open: 10:00 a.m.

Doors Close Promptly: 10:30 a.m.

Purchase Tickets

Firebrand event

July 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Firebrand Cannabis
    727 Atlantic Avenue
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Desiree Franjul
  • Price:
    Price
    $25.00 Via Eventbrite
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-26T10:00:00 - 2026-07-26T12:00:00

In-person Help with Applications

Are you a resident of Boston, eligible for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, and interested in applying?

August 3, 2026
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
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Event Date2026-08-03T09:00:18 - 2026-08-03T12:00:18

a photo of three residents with e-bikes

We offer in-person help with submitting online applications for the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program.

Please know that on the day of the appointment you will need to have access to an email to be able to submit your application. In-person help hours are Mondays, 9 a.m. - 5.pm, and are drop-in style, no prior appointment necessary.  

We are located in Room 721 on the 7 floor of the Boston City Hall (1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201).

 

August 3, 2026
  • 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-03T09:00:18 - 2026-08-03T12:00:18

Get Help Navigating Zoning with Confidence

Thinking about a home improvement project, adding an accessory structure, or opening a small business? We are here to help. Before you begin, make sure you understand the zoning requirements that may affect your plans. Join us at the new Inspectional Services Zoning Clinic, where zoning professionals will be available to answer your questions and provide one-on-one guidance.

July 21, 2026
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until August 25, 2026
  • Contact:
    Inspectional Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-21T16:00:00 - 2026-07-21T18:00:00

Beginning Tuesday, July 7, 2026, zoning staff will be available every Tuesday from 4 - 6 p.m. at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 5th Floor, to provide one-on-one guidance for residents, homeowners, property owners, and small business owners. The clinic is designed to help participants better understand:

  • zoning requirements
  • property use and occupancy questions
  • accessory structures
  • small business projects
  • permit and approval processes, and
  • rojects that may be allowed as-of-right.

Whether you're in the early planning stages or have specific questions about a proposed project, the Zoning Clinic offers an opportunity to speak directly with knowledgeable staff and get answers before investing time and money in your plans.

Why Attend?
  • Receive personalized zoning guidance
  • Learn what permits and approvals may be required
  • Avoid costly delays and unexpected issues
  • Better understand how zoning regulations apply to your property
  • Get connected with the right resources before starting your project

Download the event flyer

July 21, 2026
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until August 25, 2026
  • Contact:
    Inspectional Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-21T16:00:00 - 2026-07-21T18:00:00

Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - East Boston

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T16:00:00 - 2026-07-09T19:00:00

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our community office hours at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library. 

Office hours will take place on the following days:

  • First Thursday of every month from 4 - 7 p.m. at the East Boston branch
  • Fourth Thursday of every month from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Copley branch

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

Community office hours flyer

July 9, 2026
Event Date2026-07-09T16:00:00 - 2026-07-09T19:00:00

BCYF Hennigan Pool Reopening Celebration

BCYF Hennigan Pool is open! 

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T15:45:00 - 2026-06-22T16:45:00

Join Mayor Wu in celebrating the reopening of the BCYF Hennigan Pool on Monday, June 22 at 3:45 p.m.

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T15:45:00 - 2026-06-22T16:45:00

Roxbury Poetry Festival

A vital gathering of national and local writers.

June 27, 2026
Event Date2026-06-27T10:00:00 - 2026-06-27T22:00:00

You won’t want to miss this FREE day-long celebration of poetry including workshops, featured speakers, and a slam poetry contest where you’ll have the chance to win a publishing deal.

Learn more and register

June 27, 2026
Event Date2026-06-27T10:00:00 - 2026-06-27T22:00:00

Publisher's Poetry Slam

Ten poets will be selected to compete at the Roxbury Poetry Festival in the Publisher’s Poetry Slam. The winning poet will have a chapbook published by Button Poetry!

To participate, submit your manuscript for consideration. Poets are to perform original work without the use of props, costumes or musical accompaniment. Poets should remain within the time limit designated for each round.

Submissions close on June 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Selected poets will be notified by June 16, 2026.

Submit your work

Road of Rainbows Pride 5K

June 6, 2026
Event Date2026-06-06T10:00:00

The Road of Rainbows is an inclusive event that is as much about running as it is about showing off your inner unicorn. All genders are welcome, and it is for LGBTQ+ people and supporters.



Boston Theater Company is committed to making this event economically inclusive. If you cannot afford a ticket, please email assistant@bostontheater.org to receive it for free.

June 6, 2026
Event Date2026-06-06T10:00:00

Summer Series: Echoes Pride Celebration

June 5, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Centanni Park - 41 Second St.
    Cambridge, MA
  • Contact:
    The Glitter House
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-05T18:00:00 - 2026-06-05T21:00:00

Celebrate Pride and the start of Summer with The House of Glitter at Multicultural Arts Center’s first 2026 Summer Series event Echoes! Warm up workout and Haus of Glitter’s Glitter Revolution Dance Party (featuring drag performance and electrifying disco house set)

June 5, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Centanni Park - 41 Second St.
    Cambridge, MA
  • Contact:
    The Glitter House
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
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Event Date2026-06-05T18:00:00 - 2026-06-05T21:00:00

Slay The Entire Month and Beyond!

Presented by MOLA x Museum of Science!

June 27, 2026
  • 8:00pm - 11:00pm
  • 1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114
    Boston, Ma 02128
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T20:00:00 - 2026-06-27T23:00:00

The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement (MOLA) and the Museum of Science invite Boston’s LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones to an evening that celebrates Pride, uplifts the spectrum of beauty, and highlights the world of science with music and live performances. Titled STEM and Beyond, the MOLA added their own twist to the acronym, STEM (Slay the Entire Month).

As part of the Museum’s Pride Celebration, this event offers LGBTQ+ Bostonians a welcoming and affirming space to gather and celebrate. The evening features music and performances throughout the night, classic Museum of Science interactive presentations, and more. 

June 27, 2026
  • 8:00pm - 11:00pm
  • 1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114
    Boston, Ma 02128
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T20:00:00 - 2026-06-27T23:00:00
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