Events for February 21, 2026

In 1775, a collision of word-historical forces, driven by ocean-spanning empires, conflicts over trade and settlement, and new ideas about society and government, came together in the spark of the…

An Indigenous Present is a thematic exhibition spanning 100 years of contemporary Indigenous art. The exhibition includes new commissions and significant works by 15 artists who use strategies of abstraction to…

Nesto Gallery in the Art and Media Center Opening Reception on Thursday, January 15, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Closes Friday, March 6, 2026

Explore the art of Boston’s African American Master Artists-in-Residence Program (AAMARP) during a guided tour of Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now. Led by a Graduate Student Lecturer, deepen your understanding of exhibition themes and…

Be apart of the storytime circle! Join us for a reading of Joy Takes Root with author Gwendolyn Wallace! In this story about the importance of intergenerational wisdom, a young…

A Cultural Walking Tour Connecting Boston’s Shared Histories Join the Afrimerican Academy as we continue the BRL88 journey through Dorchester and Mattapan, exploring the intertwined histories of African American and Jewish American communities who shaped…

In celebration of Black History Month, please join Haley House’s Take Back the Kitchen (TBK) program this February for special cooking classes designed for the 55+ community. Together, we’ll explore…

Join us for a meal by award winning chef Larry J of Larry J's BBQ Cafe and a performance by Boston's own poet extraordinaire Amanda Shea. Enjoy Southern hospitality at its…

Join us in an intimate cabaret setting for a spotlight on emerging vocalists. With solos, duets, and trios, this evening showcases the next wave of BGMC performers. Sip a cocktail…

Creation. Destruction. Rebirth. Five Suns retells an epic Aztec myth of creation, destruction, and rebirth, with the narrator and musicians working together to paint a sonic picture of the characters…

Cosmic Roots is not just a fashion show it’s a full-on Afrofuturist celebration. This immersive experience blends visionary runway presentations, live dance performances, and a high-energy party atmosphere rooted in Black…