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Watercolor Painting Workshop #4: Boston Public Garden (Lagoon)

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

June 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden (Lagoon)
    4 Charles Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-08T10:00:00 - 2025-06-08T12:00:00

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 Now

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

June 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden (Lagoon)
    4 Charles Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Beacon Hill
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-08T10:00:00 - 2025-06-08T12:00:00

Canceled:
Watercolor Painting Workshop #1: LoPresti Park

Reason for cancellation: Inclement Weather
May 31, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Lopresti Park (Waterfront Area)
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-31T10:00:00 - 2025-05-31T12:00:00

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

May 31, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Lopresti Park (Waterfront Area)
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-31T10:00:00 - 2025-05-31T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #2: Christopher Columbus Park

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

June 1, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Christopher Columbus Park
    110 Atlantic Ave.
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-01T10:00:00 - 2025-06-01T12:00:00

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 1, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Christopher Columbus Park
    110 Atlantic Ave.
    Boston , MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-01T10:00:00 - 2025-06-01T12:00:00

We are resilient: Rally for George Floyd

Join the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Racial Equity as we rally to remember the life of George Floyd on May 29 at 1 p.m. in Nubian Square.

May 29, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Nubian Square
    2300 Washington St.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Resilience and Racial Equity
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-05-29T13:00:00 - 2021-05-29T14:30:00

Collectively, we will commit to cultivating resilient communities for those that have been subject to pain and suffering at the hands of a racist and unjust system. We will demand racial equity and police accountability through radical imagination. We will mobilize art as a form of healing and political protest.

This Rally will be hosted by the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Racial Equity in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, King Boston, Black Market, and The Roxbury Cultural District. The event will feature community artists and leaders. Social distancing will be adhered to, and masks are encouraged.

We Are Resilient graphic

May 29, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Nubian Square
    2300 Washington St.
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Resilience and Racial Equity
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-05-29T13:00:00 - 2021-05-29T14:30:00

COVID-19 vaccination clinic for veterans

Join us on Wednesday, March 17, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a vaccination clinic for veterans of all ages enrolled in VA Healthcare.

March 17, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-03-17T10:00:00 - 2021-03-17T13:00:00
Please note:
  • Masks and physical distancing are required.
  • The clinic will be first-come, first-served.
  • The clinic is now open to all enrolled veterans of all ages.
  • You must be enrolled in VA Healthcare. Call 877-222-8387 to enroll.
  • VA Boston offers both the Moderna and Janssen COVID-19 vaccines. Veterans will be offered a vaccine based on clinical need and vaccine inventory. For those receiving the Moderna vaccine, a second dose will be scheduled for April 17, 2021. For those receiving the Janssen vaccine, a second shot is not needed.
  • Transportation will be provided by DAV Department of Massachusetts. Any veteran requiring transportation to the clinic can call 617-340-9517. Transportation is limited so please call for availability.

For questions, contact Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs, at kyle.toto@va.gov or 617-435-4372.

March 17, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-03-17T10:00:00 - 2021-03-17T13:00:00

COVID-19 vaccination clinic for veterans and their spouses

Join us on Wednesday, April 14, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a vaccination clinic for veterans and their spouses of all ages.

April 14, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-04-14T10:00:00 - 2021-04-14T13:00:00
Please note:
  • Now open to all veterans and their spouses of all ages. This also includes veterans not enrolled in VA Healthcare, veteran caregivers, and CHAMPVA recipients.
  • The clinic is first come, first served. Veterans will be offered a vaccine based on clinical need and vaccine inventory.
  • Do you have questions about the vaccine? VA staff will be there to answer your questions.
  • Masks and physical distancing are required.
  • Call DAV at 617-340-9517 to scheduled transportation to the clinic.

For questions, contact Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs, at kyle.toto@va.gov or 617-435-4372.

April 14, 2021
  • 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Carter American Legion Post 16
    1531 Blue Hill Avenue
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Kyle Toto, VA Boston Public Affairs
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-04-14T10:00:00 - 2021-04-14T13:00:00

'Legacy Building' speaker series

Join us for a virtual financial empowerment speaker session rescheduled for March 11th at 6 p.m.

March 11, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Virtual event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Diversity Office
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-03-11T18:00:00 - 2021-03-11T19:15:00

Our virtual financial empowerment speaker session includes four virtual breakout sessions:

  • homebuying
  • life insurance
  • entrepreneurship, and
  • retirement plans.

Register for the event

'Legacy Building' speaker series poster

March 11, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Virtual event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Diversity Office
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-03-11T18:00:00 - 2021-03-11T19:15:00

'America and the Reckoning' virtual panel

This virtual panel will discuss sustainable solutions to increase the quality of life for Black Bostonians. It is moderated by City of Boston Director of Public Safety Dr. Rufus Faulk. 

February 10, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Virtual event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Diversity Office
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-02-10T18:00:00 - 2021-02-10T19:15:00

The featured panelists include Tony Richards, Founder of No Books, No Ball, and Jacquetta Van Zandt, VP of Engagement for The Partnership.

Register for the event

'America and the Reckoning' virtual panel poster

February 10, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Virtual event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Diversity Office
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-02-10T18:00:00 - 2021-02-10T19:15:00

City of Boston Black History Month kickoff virtual celebration

Join us for our Black History Month kickoff event on February 1 from 6 - 7:15 p.m.

February 1, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Virtual event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Diversity Office
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-02-01T18:00:00 - 2021-02-01T19:15:00

This event will honor community activists Mel King and Sarah Ann Shaw. It is moderated by Chief of Equity Dr. Karilyn Crockett and will feature an invocation by Michelle Flowers of Bethel AME and a performance by Latiesha Dukes.

City of Boston Black History Month kickoff virtual celebration

February 1, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Virtual event
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Diversity Office
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2021-02-01T18:00:00 - 2021-02-01T19:15:00

Holiday Survival 2020: Stress-reducing presentation

A positive approach to preparing for the stresses, challenges, and opportunities of the 2020 Holiday Season.

December 4, 2020
Event Date2020-12-04T12:00:00 - 2020-12-04T13:00:00

The Employee Assistance Program is here for small groups, large departments, and all employees and their families to promote a healthy, happy, holiday season.

Please join us for a stress-reducing presentation offered via Zoom:

Join the Zoom meeting

December 4, 2020
Event Date2020-12-04T12:00:00 - 2020-12-04T13:00:00
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