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Mayor Kim Janey's Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Back Bay / Beacon Hill / Downtown

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2021 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from July 30 to August 27.

August 16, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Commonwealth Ave. Mall
    (Arlington Street entrance)
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-16T10:30:00 - 2021-08-16T11:30:00

Mayor Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and other features in their neighborhoods. Participants will enjoy Dunkin' Iced Coffee and assorted MUNCHKINS donut hole treats provided by Dunkin’. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’, including Dunkin' swag and gift cards. 

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

August 16, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Commonwealth Ave. Mall
    (Arlington Street entrance)
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-16T10:30:00 - 2021-08-16T11:30:00

Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Bay Village / Chinatown

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2024 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from April 22 to June 26.

June 7, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-06-07T09:30:00 - 2024-06-07T10:30:00

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. Dunkin’ will be on-site to fuel the local community with freshly brewed Iced Coffee and Donuts. Dunkin’ will brew up even more fun with gift card giveaways. Residents at each event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on XFacebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

June 7, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-06-07T09:30:00 - 2024-06-07T10:30:00

Mayor Kim Janey's Neighborhood Coffee Hours - East Boston / Charlestown / North End

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2021 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from July 30 to August 27.

August 9, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Langone/Puopolo Playground
    517 Commercial Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    East Boston
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-09T10:30:00 - 2021-08-09T11:30:00

Mayor Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and other features in their neighborhoods. Participants will enjoy Dunkin' Iced Coffee and assorted MUNCHKINS donut hole treats provided by Dunkin’. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’, including Dunkin' swag and gift cards. 

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

August 9, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Langone/Puopolo Playground
    517 Commercial Street
    Boston, MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Charlestown
    East Boston
    North End
    West End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-09T10:30:00 - 2021-08-09T11:30:00

Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Roxbury

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2024 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from April 22 to June 26.

April 29, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Horatio Harris Park
    85 Harold Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-04-29T09:30:00 - 2024-04-29T10:30:00

 

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and their neighborhoods. Dunkin’ will be on-site to fuel the local community with freshly brewed Iced Coffee and Donuts. Dunkin’ will brew up even more fun with gift card giveaways. Residents at each event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. Additional support by City Express.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on XFacebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

April 29, 2024
  • 9:30am - 10:30am
  • Horatio Harris Park
    85 Harold Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-04-29T09:30:00 - 2024-04-29T10:30:00

Mayor Kim Janey's Neighborhood Coffee Hours - West Roxbury / Roslindale

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2021 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from July 30 to August 27.

August 4, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Billings Field
    369 LaGrange Street
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-04T10:30:00 - 2021-08-04T11:30:00

Mayor Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and other features in their neighborhoods. Participants will enjoy Dunkin' Iced Coffee and assorted MUNCHKINS donut hole treats provided by Dunkin’. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’, including Dunkin' swag and gift cards. 

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

Billings setup coffee hours 2021

August 4, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Billings Field
    369 LaGrange Street
    West Roxbury, MA 02132
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-08-04T10:30:00 - 2021-08-04T11:30:00

Mayor Kim Janey's Neighborhood Coffee Hours - Dorchester

Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the 2021 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in local parks citywide from July 30 to August 27.

July 30, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Mothers Rest at Four Corners
    Claybourne Street entrance (across from 143 Tonawanda Street)
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-30T10:30:00 - 2021-07-30T11:30:00

Mayor Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours are a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about open space and other features in their neighborhoods. Participants will enjoy Dunkin' Iced Coffee and assorted MUNCHKINS donut hole treats provided by Dunkin’. Fresh fruit will be provided by Star Market. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a free flowering plant provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, while supplies last. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize from Dunkin’, including Dunkin' swag and gift cards. 

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505, on our social channels @bostonparksdept on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or by visiting the Parks Department website.

tonawanda st entrance

July 30, 2021
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
  • Mothers Rest at Four Corners
    Claybourne Street entrance (across from 143 Tonawanda Street)
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-07-30T10:30:00 - 2021-07-30T11:30:00

2025 Golf Course Concert Series: Guilhem Fourty Trio

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

July 9, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-09T18:00:00 - 2025-07-09T20:00:00

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.

aBOUT Guilhem Fourty:

Guilhem Fourty is a drummer, producer, and composer originally from Toulouse, France. He recently received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Berklee College of Music, where he studied with Terri Lyne Carrington, Neal Smith, and Ralph Peterson Jr. Guilhem has played with jazz greats such as Braxton Cook, Miguel Zenón, Danilo Perez, Jonathan Suazo, among others, and performs regularly in New York's jazz clubs and around the world. 

Learn more about Guilhem Fourty

July 9, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-09T18:00:00 - 2025-07-09T20:00:00

2023 Golf Course Concert Series: Grayson Ty

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

August 2, 2023
Event Date2023-08-02T18:00:00 - 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
Event Date2023-08-02T18:00:00 - 2023-08-02T20:00:00

2025 Golf Course Concert Series: Esaie Hounmenou

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

July 23, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • WILLIAM J DEVINE GOLF COURSE PATIO
    1 CIRCUIT DRIVE
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-23T18:00:00 - 2025-07-23T20:00:00

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.

About Esaie Hounmenou:

Esaie Hounmenou is a guitarist and composer from Porto-Novo, Benin, whose music is a vibrant fusion of jazz and the traditional rhythms of his homeland. Growing up, Esaie discovered music as both a passion and a path toward expression. His journey began with the sounds of Beninese folk and traditional music, which shaped his deep sense of rhythm and connection to community. Over time, he became drawn to the freedom and complexity of jazz, leading him to explore ways of blending the two worlds.

Esaie studied music in Paris for five years, refining his technique and deepening his understanding of jazz, before continuing his artistic and academic journey at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  There, he has immersed himself in a global network of musicians, further expanding his sound and exploring new collaborations.

With every note, Esaie aims to tell a story—of home, resilience, and cultural pride. His playing is deeply expressive, often weaving intricate improvisations with the warm, earthy grooves of West Africa. Through his music, he seeks to honor his roots while pushing creative boundaries.

Currently based in Boston, Esaie is working on original compositions that celebrate the connection between African musical traditions and modern jazz. Whether performing solo or in ensemble, he brings an authentic and soulful energy to the stage—inviting listeners on a journey that is both deeply personal and universally human.

 

 
July 23, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • WILLIAM J DEVINE GOLF COURSE PATIO
    1 CIRCUIT DRIVE
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-23T18:00:00 - 2025-07-23T20:00:00

2025 Golf Course Concert Series: It's a 'J' Thing

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

July 16, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • George Wright Golf Clubhouse
    420 West Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-16T18:00:00 - 2025-07-16T20:00:00

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.

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 16, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • George Wright Golf Clubhouse
    420 West Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-16T18:00:00 - 2025-07-16T20:00:00
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