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Men for Menstruation Workshop

Join the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement and the Office of Black Male Advancement to learn about the basics of menstruation and menstrual hygiene management led by Love Your Menses.

October 27, 2022
  • 5:30pm - 7:15pm
  • Grove Hall Library
    41 Geneva Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Women's Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-27T17:30:00 - 2022-10-27T19:15:00

Calling all fathers, partners, male caregivers, teachers brothers, and allies! Join us for a fun, interactive Men for Menstruation workshop on October 27, led by Love Your Menses. 

  • Learn about period poverty and trauma
  • Participate in discussions and activities
  • Gain skills to support the menstruators in your life

This is a free workshop and is open to the community! Let's all do our part to break the period taboo!


Graphic with text: Men for Menstruation Workshop

October 27, 2022
  • 5:30pm - 7:15pm
  • Grove Hall Library
    41 Geneva Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Women's Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-27T17:30:00 - 2022-10-27T19:15:00

SPARK Halloween Party

Have some fun while helping those in need with our friends at Women's Lunch Place!

October 31, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Women's Lunch Place
    67 Newbury Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    SPARKboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-31T18:00:00 - 2022-10-31T20:00:00

Halloween is known as a day of fun and mischief, but we're making it one of service too! Join SPARK Boston at Women's Lunch Place, Back Bay's premiere day shelter for unhoused women to see their incredible programs in a whole new light. Over drinks and snacks, you can learn more about their incredible work empowering this vulnerable community and how you can get involved as a volunteer or a member of their Young Professionals program. Costumes are encouraged - it is a Halloween party after all! 

You can support WLP by bringing a pair of new socks, gift card to Dunkin' or Starbucks, or another high need in-kind donation item. We'll also be doing an on-site service project as part of the event. So tell your friends and get your spooky season on with SPARK Boston!

October 31, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Women's Lunch Place
    67 Newbury Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    SPARKboston@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Other
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-10-31T18:00:00 - 2022-10-31T20:00:00

Age Strong Memory Cafe

A Memory Café is for those living with memory loss, their loved ones, and care partners.

November 9, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Codman Square Library
    690 Washington Street
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3745
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-11-09T10:00:00 - 2022-11-09T12:00:00

Join Age Strong for our Memory Cafe at Codman Square Library on Wednesday, November 9. A Memory Cafe is a place where people with memory loss and their loved one can connect and socialize with others. RSVP by calling 617-635-3745 or email corinne.white@boston.gov.

November 9, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Codman Square Library
    690 Washington Street
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3745
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-11-09T10:00:00 - 2022-11-09T12:00:00

Ready Boston Field Day

Join us for Ready Boston Field Day on September 14 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For National Preparedness Month, come learn how to prepare for emergencies and disasters and leave with safety tips, giveaways, and life-saving skills.

September 14, 2024
Event Date2024-09-14T11:00:00 - 2024-09-14T15:00:00

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting the City’s second annual Ready Boston Field Day at English High School Track and Field on Saturday, September 14, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

  • Learn CPR and first aid from Boston Emergency Medical Services through demonstrations and practice sessions.
  • Get fire-safety tips from the Boston Fire Department.
  • Participate in an emergency exercise with public safety professionals.
  • Get an inside look at emergency vehicles: SWAT vehicles, ambulances, police cruisers, fire trucks, emergency management vehicles, and more.
  • Build an emergency kit to help you and your family prepare for an emergency.
  • Play preparedness games and collect giveaways!
September 14, 2024
Event Date2024-09-14T11:00:00 - 2024-09-14T15:00:00

Jamaica Plain Community Listening Session

Join the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement for a discussion on how the City of Boston is looking to redefine womanhood in Boston.

December 1, 2022
Event Date2022-12-01T18:00:00 - 2022-12-01T19:30:00

At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Register for the event

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!

December 1, 2022
Event Date2022-12-01T18:00:00 - 2022-12-01T19:30:00

Roxbury Community Listening Session

Join the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement for a discussion on how the City of Boston is looking to redefine womanhood in Boston.

September 22, 2022
Event Date2022-09-22T18:00:00 - 2022-09-22T19:30:00

At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Register for the event

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!

September 22, 2022
Event Date2022-09-22T18:00:00 - 2022-09-22T19:30:00

Mattapan Community Listening Session

Join the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement for a discussion on how the City of Boston is looking to redefine womanhood in Boston.

October 18, 2022
Event Date2022-10-18T18:00:00 - 2022-10-18T19:30:00

At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Register for the event

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!

October 18, 2022
Event Date2022-10-18T18:00:00 - 2022-10-18T19:30:00

Dorchester Community Listening Session

Join the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement for a discussion on how the City of Boston is looking to redefine womanhood in Boston.

August 18, 2022
Event Date2022-08-18T18:00:00 - 2022-08-18T19:30:00

At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!

Take the survey

August 18, 2022
Event Date2022-08-18T18:00:00 - 2022-08-18T19:30:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #5: Chandler Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

June 14, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Road
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-14T10:00:00 - 2025-06-14T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. Presented with support by our ParkARTS Title Sponsor Bank of America.

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

June 14, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Road
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-14T10:00:00 - 2025-06-14T12:00:00

2022 Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Eguie Castrillo

Join us this summer in Boston Parks for live salsa music and dance.

August 12, 2022
Event Date2022-08-12T18:00:00 - 2022-08-12T20:00:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates 15 years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks.  The series is sponsored in part by:

  • Berklee College of Music, and
  • Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion

Free salsa lessons are led by MetaMovements.

All Tito Puente Latin Music Series dates

August 12, 2022
Event Date2022-08-12T18:00:00 - 2022-08-12T20:00:00
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