Parks and Recreation is hosting live concerts in neighborhoods throughout Boston. Neighborhood concerts are made possible by the generosity of:

• Bank of America, and
• support from Berklee College of Music.

All ParkARTS neighborhood performances are free of charge.  For more information, or a full schedule of events, please call 617-635-4505, visit the Parks Department online, or follow us on Facebook.

Chosen is an urban jazz ensemble from Boston, Massachusetts. Each member of the quintet is enrolled at Berklee College of Music. They have performed at Symphony Hall, the Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park Series, and Mayor Marty Walsh’s Neighborhood Concert Series. This ensemble hopes to spread its message of love and positivity through its music.

Whether you were born in Roxbury, raised in Roxbury, or just passing through come out to witness and partake in a festive and fun event where Roxburians celebrate the community they love. The Inaugural Roxbury Unity Parade will commence sharply at 12 p.m. and will travel from Malcolm X Boulevard to Malcolm X Park.

About 100 people will march:

• easterly to Malcolm X Boulevard
• right onto Washington Street, and
• finally, left onto Dale Street.

The parade will have representation from local community organizations and marching bands. There will also be a pop-up market.

For more information, or to learn how to get involved, please contact the Roxbury Community Unity Committee at roxburyunityparade@gmail.com.

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series is celebrating 12 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. This series is sponsored in part by:

• Berklee College of Music
• Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion
• Villa Victoria Center for the Arts
• Zumix
• Hyde Square task Force, and
• Sociadad Latina.

Free salsa lessons are led by MetaMovements at select concerts.

Parks and Recreation is hosting live concerts in neighborhoods throughout Boston. Neighborhood concerts are made possible by the generosity of:

• Bank of America, and
• support from Berklee College of Music.

All ParkARTS neighborhood performances are free of charge.  For more information, or a full schedule of events, please call 617-635-4505, visit the Parks Department online, or follow us on Facebook.

The Woo Factor Band is a Boston-based band comprised of good friends and some of the best musicians in the world. The band was founded in 2014 and since its inception has become one of the most sought after musical acts in the Boston and New England area. The members of the Woo Factor come from all different walks of life but have two common goals in mind. Those goals are to create music that is socially conscious and to create an atmosphere that is not only entertaining but is also spiritually fulfilling when performing. 

Their style is an eclectic blend of R&B, Hip-Hop, and Neo-Soul with elements of Rock and Free Jazz. With this fusion of genres, the Woo Factor creates a sound that can only be described as a breath of fresh air for the ears and the soul. Their influences are Jill Scott, Robert Glasper, Bilal, The Roots, Michael Jackson, Lauryn Hill, D’angelo, and many more. 

Celebration of Summer VI pays tribute to Boston-born disco legend Donna Summer! Music is provided by DJ Vince, with a performance by O'Mega Red.

Try out your roller disco moves on the skating rink. If you don’t have your own skates, the City of Boston will be providing free rentals on a first-come, first-serve basis. We'll also have a photo booth.