This session is designed not only to share what the City is planning, but to create space for community groups, leaders, and organizations to share their own events, ideas, and priorities for the summer.

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We'll cover eligible project types, application tips, and share examples of successful preservation efforts.

Deadline to Apply for 2027 CPA Funds:

Monday, August 31, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.

Join us online to learn how to secure funding for projects under the categories of affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space & recreation. We will review eligibility requirements, the application process, and more!

Join us online to learn how to secure funding for the projects that matter most to your community—from affordable housing and historic preservation, to new parks and recreation spaces. We will review eligibility requirements, the application process, and more. Our team is here to support you in bringing your vision to life for 2027.

📍 Boston City Hall Plaza

🗓 Friday, Feb 27 and Saturday, Feb 28, 2026

🕘 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Our second annual Ramadan Night Market is back — two nights due to high demand!

✨ Shop local vendors

🍴 Enjoy delicious food

🌃 Celebrate Ramadan under the city lights

🤍 All are welcome

Come with family, friends, and community for a vibrant nighttime celebration in the heart of Boston.

For more information, please reach out to @bosnightmarket | @boscommunitysocial on Instagram

Boston, join us for The Boston100 Legacy Celebration, an unforgettable evening in celebration of 100 years of black history uplifting the legacy of black excellence in Boston. We are honoring and celebrating the legacy of everyone who played a role the past 100 years of Black Boston.

🎶 Live entertainment

🍽️ Food and refreshments

🤝 Community + Networking

📅 Friday, Feb 27

🕖 Doors Open 6:00 p.m.

📍 HUE Back Bay

Presented by the Office of Black Male Advancement during Black History Month, this is more than an event. It’s a moment of gratitude, pride, and celebration.

 

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Join the Mayor's Office of Women’s Advancement and LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement for Culture Class: A Seat at the table, a mixer that blends academic insight with community celebration. The program features a lecture series designed to be accessible and engaging. To bridge the gap between the academy and the community, the space will be transformed into a vibrant marketplace featuring l, DJ Troy Frost, and curated food and beverage pairings The event will take place on Wednesday, February 11th, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at The Substation in Roslindale.

Doors open at 7:00 PM | Program starts at 7:15 PM

Please email bostonwomen@boston.gov if you need ADA seating, translation, interpretation or other accommodations.

Dress Code: Dress to Impress

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Building a Black Church FOR ALL is a Black History Month community conversation event hosted ONLINE by the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This VIRTUAL event brings together affirming Black pastors and community partners to explore the intersection of Black identity, queerness, and spirituality, uplifting inclusive faith spaces and fostering connection and belonging within Boston’s Black LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Please email lgbtq@boston.gov for the virtual event LINK.

Join us as we begin Black History Month with a flag-raising ceremony and community gathering honoring the legacy, resilience, and achievements of Black communities in Boston and beyond. Established in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week, this annual observance has grown into a global month-long celebration recognized across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

This year’s kickoff will feature speakers, cultural performances, and the raising of the Black Liberation Flag—a moment of reflection, celebration, and unity. More program details will be shared soon.