Join us for an electrifying public conversation at Boston Common, where Tufts University historians Kerri Greenidge and Kendra T. Field will delve into the untold histories of the African Diaspora in New England. Moderated by Kyera Singleton, the dynamic director of the Royall House and Slave Quarters, this event titled “Black Lives, Black Stories, Our History: The African Diaspora and New England” promises to illuminate the rich and often overlooked narratives that have shaped the region.

Greenidge and Fields, both renowned for their pathbreaking work on abolitionism, the early civil rights movement, family history, popular memory, and the profound impact of slavery in New England, will introduce innovative public scholarship that challenges and expands our understanding of the past. This engaging panel will spark dialogue and offer fresh perspectives on the enduring legacy of Black history in New England. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with groundbreaking historians who are redefining our understanding of the region’s history.

Please join us for the Opening Reception of Rewriting Our City: Unsettled Accounts, a group show by the ICA Teens. Stop by to celebrate the show and meet the artists! Light refreshments will be provided.

Directions

Entering from the 1st or 3rd floor: Take the elevators to the 2nd floor. The gallery will be on your left.

Entering from the 2nd floor: Once through security, continue straight past the transaction windows and "Kiddie Hall" to the gallery.

Please join us for the Opening Reception of Displacement: stories of migration, a group show curated by Flor Delgadillo. Stop by to celebrate the show and meet the artists! Light refreshments will be provided.

Directions

Enter on Congress Street, across from Faneuil Hall. After passing through security, take the nearby elevators to the 3rd floor. The Scollay Square Gallery is located to the left as you exit the elevator, past the information desk.

Welcome to the future of art experiences!

MF Dynamics and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture are collaborating to transform City Hall Plaza into an interactive playground of the future. Featuring multi-sensory live performances, participatory light art, and good vibes, the plaza will be activated by a cohort of incredible multidisciplinary regional artists.

Formerly at the Milky Way in Jamaica Plain, the series includes 12 adult open mics and four youth open mics. This will be their 14th annual series since losing their host space at the Milky Way due to COVID-19.

Formerly at the Milky Way in Jamaica Plain, the series includes 12 adult open mics and four youth open mics. This will be their 14th annual series since losing their host space at the Milky Way due to COVID-19.

Formerly at the Milky Way in Jamaica Plain, the series includes 12 adult open mics and four youth open mics. This will be their 14th annual series since losing their host space at the Milky Way due to COVID-19.

This event features live music performances, DJ sets, dance showcases, and various food and retail vendors. It serves as a platform to amplify Hip-Hop culture, particularly highlighting the contributions of regional artists alongside national acts. The festival aims to provide fair compensation, media visibility, and professional stage and sound systems for all performers. Additionally, it promotes inclusivity and celebrates the beauty of Black culture through Hip-Hop. The inaugural free festival in August 2023 hosted 15 artists and DJs honoring and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.

Join the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture for an evening of Slam Theatre centered on themes of American culture and values and Afrocentricity.