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2022 Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Alea

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

July 21, 2022
Event Date2022-07-21T19:00:00 - 2022-07-21T20:30:00

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:

Free salsa lessons are led by MetaMovements. You can also view all Tito Puente Latin Music Series dates. You can learn more about Alea in their Instagram profile.

July 21, 2022
Event Date2022-07-21T19:00:00 - 2022-07-21T20:30:00

2025 Golf Course Concert Series: A Sort of Homecoming (U2 cover band)

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

August 13, 2025
Event Date2025-08-13T18:00:00 - 2025-08-13T20:00:00

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 A Sort of homecoming (u2 cover band):

What do you get when four strangers with a shared obsession for U2 meet each other? A Sort Of Homecoming—Boston’s own tribute to the legendary Irish rockers. We bring the big sounds, big feels, and just the right amount of Bono swagger. Come for the hits, stay for the heart.

Add Rock - Drums

Alan Sledge - Guitar and vocals

Leonard “Len” Curtin - Bass and vocals

Roger Farner - Lead vocals and harmonica

Learn more about A Sort of Homecoming

August 13, 2025
Event Date2025-08-13T18:00:00 - 2025-08-13T20:00:00

2022 Childrens arts and crafts workshop: North End

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

August 4, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from August 4, 2022, until August 11, 2022
  • Langone Park
    529-543 Commercial Street
    North End , MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-04T10:00:00 - 2022-08-11T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

See all of our arts and crafts workshop dates

August 4, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from August 4, 2022, until August 11, 2022
  • Langone Park
    529-543 Commercial Street
    North End , MA 02109
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-08-04T10:00:00 - 2022-08-11T12:00:00

2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Roxbury

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 7, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 7, 2022, until July 14, 2022
  • Howes Playground (Gertrude Howes Playground)
    68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-07T10:00:00 - 2022-07-07T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Gertrude Howes Playground, Roxbury 

Thursday, July 7, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Thursday, July 14, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

All arts and crafts workshop dates

July 7, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from July 7, 2022, until July 14, 2022
  • Howes Playground (Gertrude Howes Playground)
    68 Moreland Street
    Roxbury , MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-07T10:00:00 - 2022-07-07T12:00:00

Charlestown Community Center Study Community Meeting

Want to see a new community center in Charlestown?

June 14, 2022
Event Date2022-06-14T18:30:00 - 2022-06-14T19:30:00

Join us! This is a public meeting to hear programming and location ideas from the Charlestown community. This is the third community meeting to establish the types of uses and activities the community would like to see in a new center. The study is also exploring location options to build any potential centers on.

June 14, 2022
Event Date2022-06-14T18:30:00 - 2022-06-14T19:30:00

Pint With a Planner: A BPDA Community Engagement Mixer

Meet the staff of Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) and learn how to get involved with their work!

June 2, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Roza Lyons
    709 East Broadway
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-02T18:00:00 - 2022-06-02T20:00:00

Ever seen a new building going up in your neighborhood, and wondered "how did that get there?" Meet the people behind the magic of Boston's biggest housing boom ever. Staff members of the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) will join the SPARK Boston Council in South Boston for the first (of hopefully many) mixers. Learn more about the BPDA's many functions as a quasi-government agency in a low pressure environment with snacks and friends. We call it: Pint with a Planner!

The BPDA will be providing the food courtesy of Roza Lyons, but we need you to bring your questions about community engagement, programming, and Boston's housing market. There's no formal agenda. This is an opportunity to share an evening (and should you choose to purchase one, a drink) with the City's planning, workforce development, and real estate team, as well as other young professionals from the neighborhood. We can't wait to chat with you, Southie!

Register for the event

June 2, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Roza Lyons
    709 East Broadway
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-02T18:00:00 - 2022-06-02T20:00:00

2022 Children’s Arts and Crafts Workshops: Jamaica Plain

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 5, 2022, until July 12, 2022
  • Brewer-Burroughs Playground
    2P Brewer Street
    Jamaica Plain , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-05T10:00:00 - 2022-07-05T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

This arts and Crafts Workshop at Brewer-Burroughs Playground will be held on:

Tuesday, July 5, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Tuesday, July 12, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

ALL ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS DATES

July 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 5, 2022, until July 12, 2022
  • Brewer-Burroughs Playground
    2P Brewer Street
    Jamaica Plain , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-05T10:00:00 - 2022-07-05T12:00:00

2022 Children’s Arts and Crafts Workshops: South Boston

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 5, 2022, until July 12, 2022
  • Medal of Honor Park
    775 East First Street
    South Boston , MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-05T10:00:00 - 2022-07-05T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Medal of Honor Park, South Boston

Tuesday, July 5, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Tuesday, July 12, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

ALL ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS DATES

July 5, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 5, 2022, until July 12, 2022
  • Medal of Honor Park
    775 East First Street
    South Boston , MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-05T10:00:00 - 2022-07-05T12:00:00

2022 Children’s Arts and Crafts Workshops: Mattapan

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 8, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 8, 2022, until July 15, 2022
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    Mattapan , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-08T10:00:00 - 2022-07-08T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Walker Playground, Mattapan

Friday, July 8, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Friday, July 15, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

ALL ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS DATES

July 8, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 8, 2022, until July 15, 2022
  • Walker Playground
    550 Norfolk Street
    Mattapan , MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-08T10:00:00 - 2022-07-08T12:00:00

2022 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: East Boston

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 20, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 20, 2022, until July 27, 0022
  • Sumner and Lamson Streets Playground
    430 Sumner Street
    East Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-20T10:00:00 - 2022-07-20T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Sumner and Lamson Streets Playground, East Boston

Wednesday, July 20, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Wednesday, July 27, 2022: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is encouraged so we know how many supplies to bring (pre-registration is required for groups of 8 or more). Please email Shannon.murphy2@boston.gov to register.

This series is also weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

ALL ARTS AND CRAFTS WORKSHOPS DATES

July 20, 2022
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from July 20, 2022, until July 27, 0022
  • Sumner and Lamson Streets Playground
    430 Sumner Street
    East Boston , MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Shannon Murphy
  • send an email
  • 617-961-3082
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-07-20T10:00:00 - 2022-07-20T12:00:00
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