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2024 Golf Course Concert Series: It's a 'J' Thing

Enjoy live music on the patio at one of the City's golf courses.

July 17, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • George Wright Golf Clubhouse
    420 West Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Posted:
2024-07-17T18:00:00 - 2024-07-17T19:30:00

The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July and August. Shows begin at 6 p.m.

About It's a 'J' thing

The trio was established in the spring of 2016. Members Jessica Kelly, Jackie Turner, and James Caruso had previously played together with Aid to Navigation (2008-2016). When the group parted ways, the J’s came together to form It’s a J Thing.

The group has a dynamic sound boasting vocals from lead singer Jessica Kelly, a unique and powerful sound from Jackie Turner’s violin, and a solid core established by the guitar and singing of James Caruso. The group mixes in original tunes with a wide variety of cover songs spanning any music lover’s catalog.

It's a J Thing website

July 17, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • George Wright Golf Clubhouse
    420 West Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Posted:
2024-07-17T18:00:00 - 2024-07-17T19:30:00
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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: South End

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and Crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2021
  • Ringgold Park
    10 Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2021
  • Ringgold Park
    10 Ringgold Street
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00
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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2022
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Harambee Park, Dorchester

Friday, August 5, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Friday, August 12, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from August 5, 2022, until August 12, 2022
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-05T10:00:00 - 2022-08-05T12:00:00
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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshop: Back Bay

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

August 3, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from August 3, 2022, until August 10, 2022
  • Clarendon Street Play Lot
    260 Clarendon Street
    Back Bay , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-03T10:00:00 - 2022-08-03T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

August 3, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from August 3, 2022, until August 10, 2022
  • Clarendon Street Play Lot
    260 Clarendon Street
    Back Bay , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-03T10:00:00 - 2022-08-03T12:00:00
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2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Dorchester

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 19, 2022, until July 26, 2022
  • McConnell Park
    30 Denny Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 2022-07-19T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: McConnell Park, Dorchester

Tuesday, July 19, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Tuesday, July 26, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.

All Arts and Crafts Workshops Dates

July 19, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 19, 2022, until July 26, 2022
  • McConnell Park
    30 Denny Street
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-19T10:00:00 - 2022-07-19T12:00:00
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We are resilient: Rally for George Floyd

Join the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Racial Equity as we rally to remember the life of George Floyd on May 29 at 1 p.m. in Nubian Square.

May 29, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Nubian Square
    2300 Washington St.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Resilience and Racial Equity
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-05-29T13:00:00 - 2021-05-29T14:30:00

Collectively, we will commit to cultivating resilient communities for those that have been subject to pain and suffering at the hands of a racist and unjust system. We will demand racial equity and police accountability through radical imagination. We will mobilize art as a form of healing and political protest.

This Rally will be hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Racial Equity in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, King Boston, Black Market, and The Roxbury Cultural District. The event will feature community artists and leaders. Social distancing will be adhered to, and masks are encouraged.

We Are Resilient graphic

May 29, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Nubian Square
    2300 Washington St.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Resilience and Racial Equity
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-05-29T13:00:00 - 2021-05-29T14:30:00
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COVID-19 vaccination clinic for veterans

Join us on Wednesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a vaccination clinic for veterans of all ages enrolled in VA Healthcare.

March 17, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-03-17T10:00:00 - 2021-03-17T13:00:00
Please note:
  • Masks and physical distancing are required.
  • The clinic will be first-come, first-served.
  • The clinic is now open to all enrolled veterans of all ages.
  • You must be enrolled in VA Healthcare. Call 877-222-8387 to enroll.
  • VA Boston offers both the Moderna and Janssen COVID-19 vaccines. Veterans will be offered a vaccine based on clinical need and vaccine inventory. For those receiving the Moderna vaccine, a second dose will be scheduled for April 17, 2021. For those receiving the Janssen vaccine, a second shot is not needed.
  • Transportation will be provided by DAV Department of Massachusetts. Any veteran requiring transportation to the clinic can call 617-340-9517. Transportation is limited so please call for availability.

For questions, contact Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs, at kyle.toto@va.gov or 617-435-4372.

March 17, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-03-17T10:00:00 - 2021-03-17T13:00:00
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COVID-19 vaccination clinic for veterans and their spouses

Join us on Wednesday, April 14, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a vaccination clinic for veterans and their spouses of all ages.

April 14, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-04-14T10:00:00 - 2021-04-14T13:00:00
Please note:
  • Now open to all veterans and their spouses of all ages. This also includes veterans not enrolled in VA Healthcare, veteran caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients.
  • The clinic is first come, first served. Veterans will be offered a vaccine based on clinical need and vaccine inventory.
  • Do you have questions about the vaccine? VA staff will be there to answer your questions.
  • Masks and physical distancing are required.
  • Call DAV at 617-340-9517 to scheduled transportation to the clinic.

For questions, contact Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs, at kyle.toto@va.gov or 617-435-4372.

April 14, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-04-14T10:00:00 - 2021-04-14T13:00:00
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'Legacy Building' speaker series

Join us for a virtual financial empowerment speaker session rescheduled for March 11th at 6 p.m.

March 11, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Virtual event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Diversity Office
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-03-11T18:00:00 - 2021-03-11T19:15:00

Our virtual financial empowerment speaker session includes four virtual breakout sessions:

  • homebuying
  • life insurance
  • entrepreneurship, and
  • retirement plans.

Register for the event

'Legacy Building' speaker series poster

March 11, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Virtual event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Diversity Office
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-03-11T18:00:00 - 2021-03-11T19:15:00
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'America and the Reckoning' virtual panel

This virtual panel will discuss sustainable solutions to increase the quality of life for Black Bostonians. It is moderated by City of Boston Director of Public Safety Dr. Rufus Faulk. 

February 10, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Virtual event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Diversity Office
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-02-10T18:00:00 - 2021-02-10T19:15:00

The featured panelists include Tony Richards, Founder of No Books, No Ball, and Jacquetta Van Zandt, VP of Engagement for The Partnership.

Register for the event

'America and the Reckoning' virtual panel poster

February 10, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Virtual event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Diversity Office
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-02-10T18:00:00 - 2021-02-10T19:15:00
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