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Addiction Performance Project

A dramatic reading of Act Three of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night to frame a guided audience discussion about addiction.

August 5, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    149 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-05T15:00:43 - 2025-08-05T17:00:43

A banner with the title "Addiction Performance Project" in white text on a black background, featuring the headshots of four participating performers.

The Addiction Performance Project presents dramatic readings of Act Three of Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey into Night as a catalyst for guided audience discussions about substance abuse and addiction as they affect individuals, families, caregivers, and communities. O’Neill’s play depicts the struggles of Mary Tyrone, a woman who abuses prescription painkillers and relapses into full-blown morphine addiction, and the impact this has on her family. This unique participatory event is intended to break down the stigma associated with addiction and promote healthy dialogue among diverse communities - public and professional - fostering compassion, cooperation, understanding, and positive action.

Featuring performances by Maryann Plunkett (Little Women, The Squid and the Whale), Peter Frances James (The Rosa Parks Story, Godfather of Harlem), Michael Braugher (The Gilded Age, To Kill a Mockingbird), and Marjolaine Goldsmith (Dress).

Co-presented by Theater of War Productions, Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, and Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture.

Adapted, directed, and facilitated by Bryan Doerries.

August 5, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    149 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-05T15:00:43 - 2025-08-05T17:00:43

Boston’s Cultural District Festival: One Boston, Many Stories

Come celebrate the diversity and richness of Boston's cultural districts at our One Boston, Many Stories Festival - a day filled with music.

July 20, 2025
Event Date2025-07-20T12:00:29 - 2025-07-20T17:00:29

Welcome to Boston’s Cultural District’s One Boston, Many Stories Festival! Join us at City Hall Plaza for a day filled with diverse cultural experiences, live performances, art exhibitions, and delicious food. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Boston’s history and heritage through interactive activities and engaging storytelling sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the vibrant cultural mosaic that makes Boston unique. Mark your calendars and come ready to explore, learn, and connect with the community!

This dynamic festival brings together the heartbeats of four unique cultural districts — the Latin QuarterFenway Cultural DistrictRoxbury Cultural District, and Boston Little Saigon.

One Boston, Many Stories is more than a festival — it’s a movement to honor the voices, histories, and creative spirit of our neighborhoods. Come celebrate with us and be part of Boston’s living cultural legacy.

July 20, 2025
Event Date2025-07-20T12:00:29 - 2025-07-20T17:00:29

Dog Licensing And Low-cost Rabies Clinic - Dorchester

Animal Care and Control offers dog licensing and free rabies vaccines at the clinic.

October 18, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • BCYF Leahy Holloran Community Center
    1 Worrell Street
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Animal Care and Control
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2025-10-18T10:00:00 - 2025-10-18T14:00:00
Dog licensing fees:
  • $15 for spayed and neutered pets (please provide proof)
  • $30 for intact males and females
  • For seniors residents over 70, there is no charge to license their pets.
Rabies Vaccine Fees
  • Boston Residents: $5
  • Residents over 70: $2
  • Non-resident: $10
Please note:
  • Three-year rabies vaccines will be given if you are able to show proof of previous rabies vaccines.
  • All pets must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older and on a leash or in a carrier.

For more information, call 617-635-1800 or find us on Facebook @bostonanimal

October 18, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • BCYF Leahy Holloran Community Center
    1 Worrell Street
    Dorchester, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Animal Care and Control
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2025-10-18T10:00:00 - 2025-10-18T14:00:00

Dog Licensing And Low-cost Rabies Clinic - Hyde Park

Animal Care and Control offers dog licensing and free rabies vaccines at the clinic.

September 27, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • BCYF Hyde Park Community Center
    1179 River Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Animal Care and Control
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2025-09-27T10:00:00 - 2025-09-27T14:00:00
Dog licensing fees:
  • $15 for spayed and neutered pets (please provide proof)
  • $30 for intact males and females
  • For seniors residents over 70, there is no charge to license their pets.
Rabies Vaccine Fees
  • Boston Residents: $5
  • Residents over 70: $2
  • Non-resident: $10
Please note:
  • Three-year rabies vaccines will be given if you are able to show proof of previous rabies vaccines.
  • All pets must be accompanied by a person 18 years or older and on a leash or in a carrier.

For more information, call 617-635-1800 or find us on Facebook @bostonanimal

September 27, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • BCYF Hyde Park Community Center
    1179 River Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Animal Care and Control
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2025-09-27T10:00:00 - 2025-09-27T14:00:00

Library Essentials

Partnering with the Boston Public Library to explore resources available through the BPL for Returning Citizens. 

July 30, 2025
  • 1:30pm - 2:30pm
  • 30 Dimock Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T13:30:39 - 2025-07-30T14:30:39

Join us to learn more about FREE BPL resources, including a library card, free printing, digital access skills, discuss library programs and services that are available to all, including:

• business, career, and job search programs and services

• programs for families, children, and teens

• museum passes, concerts, and author talks

• technology available at the library

• online resources including ebooks and audiobooks, databases, & streaming films and much more

July 30, 2025
  • 1:30pm - 2:30pm
  • 30 Dimock Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-30T13:30:39 - 2025-07-30T14:30:39

Build Your Credit

Join us every second Thursday of the month from 12 - 2 p.m. for this recurring workshop!

November 13, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from July 10, 2025, until December 11, 2025
  • 30 Dimock Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-11-13T12:00:07 - 2025-11-13T14:00:07

Join us for a FREE workshop, in collaboration with Working Credit, participants will learn valuable skills on how to build their credit and receive FREE 1:1 credit counseling for a year.

Build

November 13, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the second instance of this set, starting from July 10, 2025, until December 11, 2025
  • 30 Dimock Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Rechelle Hypolite
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-11-13T12:00:07 - 2025-11-13T14:00:07

Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

July 10, 2025
Event Date2025-07-10T16:00:00 - 2025-07-10T19:00:00

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our community office hours at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library. 

Office hours will take place on the following days:

  • First Thursday of every month from 4 - 7 p.m.
  • Third Tuesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

Community office hours flyer

 

July 10, 2025
Event Date2025-07-10T16:00:00 - 2025-07-10T19:00:00

Boston Press Photographers Association Pictures of the Year Guided Tour

Join us at City Hall Plaza for a special guided tour of the Boston Press Photographers Association (BPPA) Pictures of the Year Exhibit!

June 16, 2025
Event Date2025-06-16T12:00:20 - 2025-06-16T13:00:20

Join us at City Hall Plaza for a special guided tour of the Boston Press Photographers Association (BPPA) Pictures of the Year Exhibit—an annual showcase honoring the most compelling photojournalism from New England-based photographers. This will be followed by a Walk-through of the Boston City Hall Galleries.

The BPPA, the nation's oldest press and television photographers’ association, is committed to advancing journalism through the power of photography. Now in its fifth year, this exhibit offers a striking visual record of the moments and stories that have shaped our communities over the past year. It’s a unique public installation that highlights how local photojournalism can illuminate issues, build connections, and transform shared spaces.

BPPA President and Boston Globe photographer Jessica Rinaldi and BPPA Board Member and GBH Photo Director Meredith Nierman, will lead a tour and discussion alongside several of the honored photographers, offering behind-the-scenes insights into their work and the importance of photojournalism.

Learn more about the BPPA Pictures of the Year Competition: BPPA 2024 Pictures of the Year

Directions: Meet at the City Hall Plaza, outside from the Government Center MBTA Station.

Header/thumbnail photo: Meredith Nierman

June 16, 2025
Event Date2025-06-16T12:00:20 - 2025-06-16T13:00:20

You Belong Here Printing Workshop

Join us for a printing workshop led by artist Julia Csekö and design a message of belonging.

June 17, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    3rd Floor
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-17T16:00:58 - 2025-06-17T19:00:58

Join us for a printing workshop led by artist Julia Csekö and design a message of belonging. Bring a t-shirt, tote bag or piece of natural fabric that you would like to print on with a message that expresses that you belong here. Take it home or gift it to someone who needs to hear this. No experience needed, all ages welcome!

Time slots:

  • 4 - 5 p.m.
  • 5 - 6 p.m.
  • 6 - 7 p.m.

This program is part of our current exhibition "City of Belonging" in partnership with the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement.

Directions: This event will be hosted at the top of the stairs of the Mezzanine Gallery located on the 3rd floor. Please enter on Congress St (across from Faneuil Hall) pass security and take the elevators to the 3rd floor.

Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, You Belong Here (English), 2025
Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, You Belong Here (English), 2025
June 17, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    3rd Floor
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-17T16:00:58 - 2025-06-17T19:00:58

Belonging in Boston: MOIA x Daybreaker Movement and Dance Party

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) launched the annual City of Belonging Festival on March 21, 2025, in observance of Immigrant Heritage Month. This event is part of the City of Belonging Festival's official MOIA events.

June 29, 2025
Event Date2025-06-29T10:00:07 - 2025-06-29T13:00:07

Join us for a morning yoga and dance event to celebrate the end of June and Immigrant Heritage Month. 

Everyone is welcome to attend,

tickets can be purchased online.

June 29, 2025
Event Date2025-06-29T10:00:07 - 2025-06-29T13:00:07
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