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Allston-Brighton Bluebikes Group Ride

Learn how to use Bluebikes and visit some of the new stations in Allston-Brighton on this beginner-friendly ride!

September 27, 2025
Event Date2025-09-27T11:00:00 - 2025-09-27T12:30:00

Join the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative, T4MA, and the City of Boston in celebrating some of the new Bluebikes stations in our neighborhood with another Bluebikes-only group ride!

We will meet at the Oak Square Bluebikes station (615 Washington Street) at 11 a.m. and make our way to Ringer Park while stopping by a couple of the new stations along the way. This will be a beginner-friendly 2-mile ride. We will demonstrate how to use Bluebikes and how to safely bike on the street. The ride is expected to take around one hour and will end at Ringer Park. Pizza will be provided after the ride. Free bike helmets are also available upon request.



Registration Required



Rain date: Sunday 9/28 at 11 a.m.

Flyer with a map showing green stars where new Bluebikes stations are in Allston Brighton

September 27, 2025
Event Date2025-09-27T11:00:00 - 2025-09-27T12:30:00

Allston-Brighton Community Bike Ride

Join Commonwheels, the Allston-Brighton Health Collaborative, Allston-Brighton Housing Action, and Quad Bikes for a 6-mile ride in Allston-Brighton. 

September 21, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • The BUCK (Boston University Cycle Kitchen)
    1019 Commonwealth Ave
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-21T14:00:39 - 2025-09-21T16:00:39

Finish at Coffee Turco for post-ride coffee and conversation. Sign up by 9/14 to access Bluebikes for free. 

September 21, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • The BUCK (Boston University Cycle Kitchen)
    1019 Commonwealth Ave
    Boston, MA 02215
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-21T14:00:39 - 2025-09-21T16:00:39

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided. This class is open to all genders.

October 4, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-04T12:00:03 - 2025-10-04T14:00:03

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride workshop and learn alongside other adults. 

a photo of a group of adults learning how to bike

This class is open to all genders, and is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, have not been on a bike for a long time, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot.

October 4, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-04T12:00:03 - 2025-10-04T14:00:03

Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Our free learn-to-ride classes are led by women and are for any Boston resident who identifies as female or gender-diverse. Registration is required.

October 4, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-04T10:00:57 - 2025-10-04T12:00:57

a photo of a group of adult women learning to ride a bike

Taught in a parking lot, this two-hour class is for women who have never learned to ride or who want to work on basic skills. This class is perfect for women who:

  • have never ridden a bike before
  • haven't been on a bike for years, or
  • can ride a little, but need to practice starting, stopping, turning, and hand signaling.
October 4, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-10-04T10:00:57 - 2025-10-04T12:00:57

Our Names Public Activation #3

The Un-monument | Re-monument | De-monument: Transforming Boston Programming

September 21, 2025
Event Date2025-09-21T11:00:42 - 2025-09-21T15:00:42

Join artist Audrey Watkins at the intersection of Newbury Street and Hereford Street from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on September 21, for Our Names, an interactive art project that asks, "Whose name would you put on a building?" Stop by to submit a name, pick up a card, and learn more about some of the figures currently named on the exterior of the Boston Public Library.

Our Names by Audrey Watkins September Events Flyer

September 21, 2025
Event Date2025-09-21T11:00:42 - 2025-09-21T15:00:42

Our Names Public Activation #2

The Un-monument | Re-monument | De-monument: Transforming Boston Programming

September 14, 2025
Event Date2025-09-14T11:00:42 - 2025-09-14T15:00:42

Join artist Audrey Watkins at the intersection of Newbury Street and Hereford Street from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on September 14, for Our Names, an interactive art project that asks, "Whose name would you put on a building?" Stop by to submit a name, pick up a card, and learn more about some of the figures currently named on the exterior of the Boston Public Library.

Our Names by Audrey Watkins September Events Flyer

September 14, 2025
Event Date2025-09-14T11:00:42 - 2025-09-14T15:00:42

Canceled:
Our Names Public Activation #1

Reason for cancellation: Canceled due to weather.
September 7, 2025
Event Date2025-09-07T11:00:42 - 2025-09-07T15:00:42

Join artist Audrey Watkins at the intersection of Newbury Street and Hereford Street from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on September 7, for Our Names, an interactive art project that asks, "Whose name would you put on a building?" Stop by to submit a name, pick up a card, and learn more about some of the figures currently named on the exterior of the Boston Public Library.

Our Names by Audrey Watkins September Events Flyer

September 7, 2025
Event Date2025-09-07T11:00:42 - 2025-09-07T15:00:42

Boston Lyric Opera Street Stage at Curtis Hall

Free outdoor concert for audiences of all ages. 

September 11, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center (Front Lawn)
    20 South Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Lyric Opera
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-11T18:30:28 - 2025-09-11T19:30:28

Free outdoor concert for audiences of all ages. 

Featuring performers Laura Santamaria, soprano | Junhan Choi, baritone | Ji Yung Lee, pianist

Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be provided on site.

Register for event reminders and weather alerts

 

September 11, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • BCYF Curtis Hall Community Center (Front Lawn)
    20 South Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Lyric Opera
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-11T18:30:28 - 2025-09-11T19:30:28

Forever Young Drop-in Program

Join the Forever Young Program this Fall, where older adults are invited to enjoy a season full of fun and fitness!

September 5, 2025
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from September 5, 2025, until October 24, 2025
  • Langone Park
    529-543 Commercial Street
    North End, MA
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-05T11:00:00 - 2025-09-05T13:00:00

Come out and connect with others while staying active with Bocce and Archery — all in the fresh fall air! Whether you're a seasoned player or just trying something new, there's a spot for you. Bring a friend, make new ones, and celebrate the joy of staying young at heart!

Don’t miss it — the fun starts this fall!

September 5, 2025
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from September 5, 2025, until October 24, 2025
  • Langone Park
    529-543 Commercial Street
    North End, MA
  • Contact:
    Damien Margardo
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-09-05T11:00:00 - 2025-09-05T13:00:00

Barry Playground Community Meeting

August 27, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Barry Playground
    41 Medford Street
    Boston, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Kevin Bogle
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-27T18:00:00 - 2025-08-27T19:30:00

This meeting will review the site history and existing conditions for community discussion.

August 27, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Barry Playground
    41 Medford Street
    Boston, MA 02129
  • Contact:
    Kevin Bogle
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-27T18:00:00 - 2025-08-27T19:30:00
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