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Old School R&B Night

Dance the night away to R&B classics from the 60s, 70s, and 80s at our inaugural Old School R&B Night!

September 23, 2021
2021-09-23T18:00:00 - 2021-09-23T21:00:00

Music will be provided by Maverik — Recording Artist and Boston Red Sox Official DJ — and DJ Vince 1. Show off your dance moves under the fun lights and disco ball at Copley Square.



The Black Boston COVID-19 Coalition (BBCC), in partnership with Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, will be hosting a COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic on site.

September 23, 2021
2021-09-23T18:00:00 - 2021-09-23T21:00:00
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GospelFest 2021

Boston GospelFest is back in person this year at a new venue: Playstead Field at Franklin Park! Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 8 at 5 p.m.

August 8, 2021
2021-08-08T17:00:00 - 2021-08-08T20:00:00

headshot of Rich Tolbert Jr. the headliner for GospelFest 2021

GospelFest is New England’s largest Gospel music celebration. Now in its 21st year, GospelFest showcases both national and local gospel talent, blending contemporary and traditional gospel melodies. Performers this year include Rich Tolbert Jr, The Worship Bandits, and the Mayor’s Community Gospel Choir. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring a chair or blanket to the concert venue, Playstead Field at Franklin Park.

This is an entirely outdoor, open-air event.  It is encouraged, but not required, to wear masks. Hand sanitizer will be available on-site.  Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are still at high-risk of spreading COVID-19.  If you are not fully vaccinated, you should avoid large social gatherings. If you do plan to attend, avoid congested areas, wear a mask to cover your nose and mouth, and maintain 6 feet of physical distance as much as possible. To find a location to get vaccinated, check our COVID-19 vaccine website.

This annual event is produced by the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment in partnership with the Faith Collective.

About the headliner

New York City native Rich Tolbert Jr. grew up in church, singing and leading worship by age 10. As a young adult, Tolbert was part of the five-member ensemble Livre’ (Portuguese for “free”), which debuted at an anniversary event for the Bronx Mass Choir where they were discovered by Alicia Keys. The group went on to release a series of singles, including “Amazing,” which hit the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot Gospel Radio chart, and “I Will Be Alright,” which hit the Top 20, along with the full-length album, "Jericho: Tribe of Joshua". After the group disbanded, Tolbert continued to write and perform as a solo artist, penning the hit song “Miracle Worker” before releasing his No. 1 debut album, "Never Be Defeated".

August 8, 2021
2021-08-08T17:00:00 - 2021-08-08T20:00:00
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2024 Golf Course Concert Series: Kaliloops

Enjoy a concert on the patio at one of the City's golf courses.

July 10, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2024-07-10T18:00:00 - 2024-07-10T20:00:00

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

aBOUT Kaliloops:
  • Kali Stoddard-Imari is a Boston based singer and songwriter who's sound consists of folk pop, rock, reggae, blues, and soul.
  • Kaliloops has shared the stage with many talented artists, such as Taj Mahal, the Adam Ezra Group, Martin Sexton, Shawn Colvin, and Marc Cohn.
  • Family and community inspires Kaliloops. His goal is to unite people and create positive experiences with every performance.

Learn more about Kaliloops

July 10, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Posted:
2024-07-10T18:00:00 - 2024-07-10T20:00:00
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2023 Golf Course Concert Series: Grayson Ty

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

August 2, 2023
2023-08-02T18:00:00 - 2023-08-02T20:00:00

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.

Grayson TY

Western Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter Grayson Ty has mastered the art of vulnerability. Entirely unpretentious, his stage presence is easy, genuine, and unguarded. In an era of so much disconnection and artifice, Grayson brings audiences together with his honest, heartfelt lyrics, and soulful, soothing voice.

Following a sold-out release show for his debut EP Believe, Grayson has shared the stage with American Idol winner Nick Fradiani, Heather Maloney (Signature Sounds), and Crystal Bowersox (American Idol runner-up) among others. Believe earned regional and international acclaim as Grayson toured extensively.

Grayson’s impeccable songwriting brings out the best of his full range, from R&B crooning and folk-inspired storytelling to masterful pop riffs and earnest lyrics. He believes deeply in the connective power of music, working as a music therapist by day, and collaborating as cowriter with other songwriters.

Grayson most recent single, “Fall Again”, has rapidly gained over 29,000 streams on Spotify, and was highly-reviewed by journals across the United States and Europe. His music can be found an all platforms, as well as at his websiteFacebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube

August 2, 2023
2023-08-02T18:00:00 - 2023-08-02T20:00:00
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2024 Golf Course Concert Series: Last Call

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

July 24, 2024
2024-07-24T18:00:00 - 2024-07-24T20:00:00

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.

 
July 24, 2024
2024-07-24T18:00:00 - 2024-07-24T20:00:00
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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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Friday Afternoon Concert Series: GRJ and the Recipe

GRJ and the Recipe will perform at Sam Adams Park on August 19, as part of the City of Boston's Friday Afternoon Concert Series in partnership with Berklee College of Music.

August 19, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Sam Adams Park, Congress Street
    Boston, 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-19T12:00:00 - 2022-08-19T14:00:00

GRJ and the Recipe

Follow GRJ and the Recipe on Instagram @grj_and_the_recipe.

August 19, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Sam Adams Park, Congress Street
    Boston, 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-19T12:00:00 - 2022-08-19T14:00:00
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Friday Afternoon Concert Series: Alec Hutson

Alec Hutson will perform at Sam Adams Park on August 26 as part of the City of Boston's Friday Afternoon Concert Series, in partnership with Berklee College of Music.

August 26, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Sam Adams Park, Congress Street
    Boston, 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-26T12:00:00 - 2022-08-26T14:00:00

Alec Hutson

Alec Hutson makes thinking music. Wistful by the open window music. He makes lover’s music. And lovers’ music. Sweating-hard-from-singing-your-little-heart-out-on-the-interstate music. And always real musician’s music: technical, punchy, intricate. Usually, it’s all these things at the same time. A veteran of the New England festival and venue scenes, Hutson mixes his silky voice with an innovative multi-instrumentalism to create “a groovy indie sound that’s both catchy and contemplative” (WBUR ARTery). Fresh off of releasing two part album Suspended Animation and leading in with new single Boston for the Weekend, Hutson has proven time-and-again to possess that rarest of gifts: a talent for creating music of the moment, whatever that moment may be. Follow Hutson on Instagram @alechutson.

August 26, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Sam Adams Park, Congress Street
    Boston, 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-26T12:00:00 - 2022-08-26T14:00:00
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Friday Afternoon Concert Series: RVRSR

RVRSR will perform at Sam Adams Park on August 12, as part of the City of Boston's Friday Afternoon Concert Series, in partnership with Berklee College of Music.

August 12, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Sam Adams Park, Congresss Street
    Boston, 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-12T12:00:00 - 2022-08-12T14:00:00

RVRSR

Follow RVRSR on Instagram @rvrsr.

August 12, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Sam Adams Park, Congresss Street
    Boston, 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-08-12T12:00:00 - 2022-08-12T14:00:00
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Friday Afternoon Concert Series: Latin Trident

The Latin Trident will perform at Sam Adams Park on July 29, as part of the City of Boston's Friday Afternoon Concert Series in partnership with Berklee College of Music.

July 29, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Sam Adams Park, Congress Street
    Boston, 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-29T12:00:00 - 2022-07-29T14:00:00

Latin Trident

Inspired by the song traditions of Caribbean music, Latin Trident is a trio that features Puerto Rican cuatro, congas, timbales, flute, clarinet, sax, and voice. With a repertoire that brings together the best of Latin music, Latin jazz, salsa, and bolero, the musicians of Latin Trident both honor their Latin heritage and expand upon it by incorporating more contemporary sounds and styles. Follow Latin Trident on Instagram @aitanapoey, @juanr.nieves and @ricky_matute.

July 29, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Sam Adams Park, Congress Street
    Boston, 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2022-07-29T12:00:00 - 2022-07-29T14:00:00
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