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Egleston Square Peace Garden Community Celebration

Join us for a community celebration and cleanup of the Egleston Square Peace Garden!

October 19, 2024
2024-10-19T10:30:01 - 2024-10-19T12:00:00

For over 20 years, Egleston Square youth, residents, businesses, and community organizations have cared for this piece of their neighborhood. In 2024, the City of Boston officially acquired the land as a City park to be preserved for generations to come! Celebrate this major milestone with the community, hear from neighbors, and participate in a community cleanup.

October 19, 2024
2024-10-19T10:30:01 - 2024-10-19T12:00:00
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The Future of American Democracy

Join us for a free public conversation at The Embrace.

September 30, 2024
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • The Embrace
    139 Tremont St
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-09-30T17:30:00 - 2024-09-30T20:00:00

The final event in this year’s Un-monument public conversation series is titled “The Future of American Democracy," and brings together two of the nation’s most renowned thinkers—Danielle S. Allen and Michael Sandel—for a discussion that will challenge and inspire.

Graphic with speakers' headshots

Join us for a compelling and timely public conversation at The Embrace, the renowned monument on Boston Common honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, where Sandel and Allen will reflect on the pressing challenges facing America’s democratic institutions and traditions today.

Danielle S. Allen, is one of Harvard’s esteemed “University Professors,” and a prolific political theorist and classicist who has devoted her career in academia and beyond to exploring the foundations of democracy and the question of justice. Her work, including Justice By Means of Democracy and Our Declaration, reimagines key democratic texts and ideals in ways meant to confront our contemporary struggles. A former gubernatorial candidate in Massachusetts, Allen is a tireless advocate for civic engagement and participation. Michael Sandel, a Harvard political philosopher celebrated for his accessible and thought-provoking explorations of justice, ethics, and democracy, is the author of influential works like Democracy’s Discontent and The Tyranny of Merit. His work encourages us to reflect on the moral dimensions of political and civic life, asking fundamental questions about fairness, equality, and the common good.

This conversation comes at a pivotal moment when many Americans feel that the country’s democratic institutions and traditions are under threat. From growing political polarization to rising concerns about voter rights, civic trust, fairness, and governmental accountability, the future of American democracy appears uncertain. Together, these two scholars will bring clarity, urgency, and hope to a conversation that couldn’t be more timely or essential.

September 30, 2024
  • 5:30pm - 8:00pm
  • The Embrace
    139 Tremont St
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-09-30T17:30:00 - 2024-09-30T20:00:00
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BCYF Johnson Community Center Ribbon Cutting

Join Mayor Wu for the official reopening celebration on October 8!

October 8, 2024
2024-10-08T13:15:00 - 2024-10-08T14:15:00

Mayor Michelle Wu will join Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the Property Management Department, the Boston Housing Authority, elected officials, and Mission Hill residents to officially reopen the BCYF Johnson Community Center which has not been a City community center since 2010.

October 8, 2024
2024-10-08T13:15:00 - 2024-10-08T14:15:00
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BCYF Curley Community Center Open House

See what exciting programs and events we will be offering for the fall session!

September 24, 2024
2024-09-24T16:00:00 - 2024-09-24T19:00:00

BCYF Curley Community Center, 1663 Columbia Road in South Boston, invites you to stop by their fall Open House on Tuesday, September 24 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Learn what's planned for fall programming including new classes, see what's planned for older adults, view the Children's Room schedule and hear about expanded capacity and frequency of fitness classes. There will also be the opportunity to take an informal tour of the facility and speak with staff. Staff will also be available to assist with membership registration.

Whether you are a current member or have never been there we would love to see you there!

September 24, 2024
2024-09-24T16:00:00 - 2024-09-24T19:00:00
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Dementia Space

Join me for conversation and refreshments!

November 20, 2024
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from August 21, 2024, 6 times
  • 7 Bayswater Street
    East Boston,
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Posted:
2024-11-20T14:00:12 - 2024-11-20T15:00:12

You can ask any questions you have about memory loss and cognitive health. For more information please contact Corinne White:

corinne.white@boston.gov or 617-635-3745.

November 20, 2024
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Repeats monthly on Wednesday, but only the third instance of this set, starting from August 21, 2024, 6 times
  • 7 Bayswater Street
    East Boston,
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    East Boston
  • Posted:
2024-11-20T14:00:12 - 2024-11-20T15:00:12
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Cognition Corner

Join me for conversation and refreshments!

November 26, 2024
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the last instance of this set, starting from August 27, 2024, 6 times
  • 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue
    Brighton,
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2024-11-26T10:30:20 - 2024-11-26T11:30:20

You can ask any questions you have about memory loss and cognitive health. For more information please contact Corinne White:

corinne.white@boston.gov or 617-635-3745.

November 26, 2024
  • 10:30am - 11:30am
    Repeats monthly on Tuesday, but only the last instance of this set, starting from August 27, 2024, 6 times
  • 20 Chestnut Hill Avenue
    Brighton,
  • Contact:
    Corinne White
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
  • Posted:
2024-11-26T10:30:20 - 2024-11-26T11:30:20
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Black Lives, Black Stories, Our History: The African Diaspora and New England

The second in a series of public conversations on democracy and justice hosted by the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture in collaboration with The Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University.

August 21, 2024
2024-08-21T17:30:00 - 2024-08-21T20:00:00

Join us for an electrifying public conversation at Boston Common, where Tufts University historians Kerri Greenidge and Kendra T. Field will delve into the untold histories of the African Diaspora in New England. Moderated by Kyera Singleton, the dynamic director of the Royall House and Slave Quarters, this event titled “Black Lives, Black Stories, Our History: The African Diaspora and New England” promises to illuminate the rich and often overlooked narratives that have shaped the region.

Greenidge and Fields, both renowned for their pathbreaking work on abolitionism, the early civil rights movement, family history, popular memory, and the profound impact of slavery in New England, will introduce innovative public scholarship that challenges and expands our understanding of the past. This engaging panel will spark dialogue and offer fresh perspectives on the enduring legacy of Black history in New England. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with groundbreaking historians who are redefining our understanding of the region’s history.

"Black Lives, Black Stories, Our History" flyer

August 21, 2024
2024-08-21T17:30:00 - 2024-08-21T20:00:00
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Age Strong Gentle Yoga

A free gentle yoga class for older adults ages 60+.

August 13, 2024
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from August 13, 2024, until September 25, 2024
  • 100 Atlantic Avenue
    North End, MA
  • Contact:
    Renee Frechette
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Posted:
2024-08-13T11:00:50 - 2024-08-13T12:00:00

An hour-long gentle yoga experience for all fitness levels. In a beautiful park, with plenty of shade!

RSVP is recommended but not required.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Renee Frechette at 617-635-4168 or renee.frechette@boston.gov.

August 13, 2024
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from August 13, 2024, until September 25, 2024
  • 100 Atlantic Avenue
    North End, MA
  • Contact:
    Renee Frechette
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    North End
  • Posted:
2024-08-13T11:00:50 - 2024-08-13T12:00:00
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Poetry, Public Art, and the Politics of Memory

The first of three public conversations at The Embrace as part of Un-monument | De-monument | Re-monument: Transforming Boston.

July 31, 2024
2024-07-31T17:30:00 - 2024-07-31T19:30:00

Join the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and The Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University for a series of free public discussions on democracy and justice. The inaugural event will take place on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at The Embrace (139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA).

This discussion, hosted by Professor Brandon Terry and featuring Professor Joshua Bennett and Professor Imani Perry, will center around "Poetry, Public Art, and the Politics of Memory."

Poetry, especially since the great age of epic poetry, has been a profoundly important technology of communal memory and stories of peoplehood all around the globe. Our first event looks to this legacy and its present-day importance with Joshua Bennett, one of the country’s most celebrated poet-scholars, and Imani Perry, one of our nation’s most prominent public intellectuals, as they engage in a public conversation about the art and politics of memory.

Backdropped by the Embrace, Boston’s most talked-about work of public art in decades, these two extraordinary thinkers will reflect on hard questions about who and what we remember, the form and function of civic memory, and the ways that art may be able to facilitate a more inclusive and insightful practice of imagination.

Take part in the conversation as we learn about the nature of collective and civic memories and the different forms that human beings have experimented with to pass them down through generations.


This event, in collaboration with the Friends of the Public Garden, and Embrace Boston, is a part of the City of Boston's Un-monument program, a multi-year, city-wide initiative partnering with artists and local arts organizations to spark conversations about monuments through temporary public art installations, free public events, and interactive arts experiences. Learn more about the Un-monument initiative.

This event is free and open to the public, thanks to a grant from the Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project. RSVPs are encouraged, but not required, and there is no registration limit.

Will we see you at The Embrace? Let us know!

July 31, 2024
2024-07-31T17:30:00 - 2024-07-31T19:30:00

Notice of Accommodations

English: Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-635-4445, by: 7/29

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación y traducción a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  o llamando a 617-635-4445, hasta esta fecha: 29/7

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen:  Sèvis entèpretation ak tradiksyon disponib pou ou san sa pa koute w anyen. Si w bezwen yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan arts@boston.gov LCA@boston.gov  oswa 617-635-4445, ant: 29/7

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我們可以向您提供口頭翻譯和書面翻譯服務,並不向您收取費用。如您需要,請在 29 月 7 日 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至  arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov 或致電 617-635-4445。

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch và biên dịch được cung cấp cho quý vị hoàn toàn miễn phí. Nếu quý vị cần những dịch vụ này, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  hoặc số điện thoại 617-635-4445. ngày cuối: (date day/month two weeks in advance)  

Simplified Chinese - 简体中文:  我们可以向您提供口头翻译和书面翻译服务,并不向您收取费用。如您需要,请在 29 月 7 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov  或致电 617-635-4445。

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason y traduson di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4445. Na es data:  29/7

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والترجمة التحريرية متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على العنوانarts@boston.gov, أو LCA@boston.gov، أو رقم الهاتف 617-635-4445، بحلول يوم (29/7). 

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov либо по телефону 617-635-4445. до  29/7

Portuguese - Português: Você tem à disposição serviços gratuitos de interpretação e tradução. Se precisar deles, fale conosco: arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou 617-635-4445. Até esta data 29/7

French - Français: Les services d’interprétation et de traduction sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou au 617-635-4445, d'ici au: 29/7

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda iyo fasiraada luuqadaha ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ama 617-635-4445, markay taariikhdu tahay:  29/7



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Slam Theatre

Slam Theatre will present four to six 10-minute plays, written by Fabiola Decius and other local playwrights.

July 11, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-07-11T18:00:00 - 2024-07-11T20:00:00

Join the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture for an evening of Slam Theatre centered on themes of American culture and values and Afrocentricity.

Slam Theatre flyer

July 11, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-07-11T18:00:00 - 2024-07-11T20:00:00
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