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Dorchester: 1970 Dorchester Avenue Abutters Meeting

Proposal: Applicant d/b/a Tori Japan intends to change the current ground-floor occupancy from retail to a restaurant with takeout. Proposed hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T18:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 165 632 0579

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

 

August 24, 2026
Event Date2026-08-24T18:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

East Boston: 173-177 Maverick Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal: Applicant D/B/A East Boston Pediatric Dentistry intends to change the ground-floor occupancy from restaurant to a dental practice. Proposed hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.

August 19, 2026
Event Date2026-08-19T18:00:00 - 2026-08-19T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 165 810 5833

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 

 

August 19, 2026
Event Date2026-08-19T18:00:00 - 2026-08-19T19:00:00

Charlestown: Eighth St/Shipyard Park Abutters Meeting

“The Anchor” seeking common victualler all alcohol license, closing time 11PM

August 20, 2026
Event Date2026-08-20T18:00:00 - 2026-08-20T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 165 974 1560

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s). 



 

August 20, 2026
Event Date2026-08-20T18:00:00 - 2026-08-20T19:00:00

McLaughlin Playground Community Meeting 2

Join us for an online community meeting about site analysis and next steps for McLaughlin Playground!

Register Here

September 8, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-08T18:00:00 - 2026-09-08T19:30:00
September 8, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-08T18:00:00 - 2026-09-08T19:30:00

NOW OR NEVER

NOW OR NEVER: HOMECOMING celebrates Boston's creative community through artist showcases, live visual art, and networking across the arts and culture sector.

November 7, 2026
Event Date2026-11-07T00:00:00 - 2026-11-07T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

November 7, 2026
Event Date2026-11-07T00:00:00 - 2026-11-07T23:59:59

Intersectional Innovation and Impact Labs

Boston’s first multicultural Dollhouse is an immersive performance experience creating Boston’s first cross-cultural, trans-led Dollhouse.

November 6, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Music
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-06T00:00:00 - 2026-11-06T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

November 6, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Boston City Hall Plaza
    1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Music
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-06T00:00:00 - 2026-11-06T23:59:59

FreeVerse Collective

FreeVerse creates intergenerational spaces where poetry, music, and storytelling foster healing, connection, and creative liberation. Through a new initiative titled “FreeVerse University”, youth creatives receive monthly career-development workshops and mentorship from established artists and industry professionals.

December 10, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-12-10T00:00:00 - 2026-12-10T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

December 10, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-12-10T00:00:00 - 2026-12-10T23:59:59

FreeVerse Collective

FreeVerse creates intergenerational spaces where poetry, music, and storytelling foster healing, connection, and creative liberation. Through a new initiative titled “FreeVerse University”, youth creatives receive monthly career-development workshops and mentorship from established artists and industry professionals.

November 19, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-19T00:00:00 - 2026-11-19T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

November 19, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-19T00:00:00 - 2026-11-19T23:59:59

FreeVerse Collective

FreeVerse creates intergenerational spaces where poetry, music, and storytelling foster healing, connection, and creative liberation. Through a new initiative titled “FreeVerse University”, youth creatives receive monthly career-development workshops and mentorship from established artists and industry professionals.

October 22, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T00:00:00 - 2026-10-22T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

October 22, 2026
  • 12:00am - 11:59pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Civic Engagement
    Family friendly
    Youth
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T00:00:00 - 2026-10-22T23:59:59

Sweater Weather Festival

Sweater Weather Festival is a film and music activation that will connect local filmmakers and musicians with established industry professionals and organizations through panels, workshops and a premiere film screening projected on to the City Hall building.

October 17, 2026
Event Date2026-10-17T00:00:00 - 2026-10-17T23:59:59

This event is part of a City Hall Plaza Event Series supported by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture. Stay tuned for event time and more details, coming soon!

October 17, 2026
Event Date2026-10-17T00:00:00 - 2026-10-17T23:59:59
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