Black Voices of the Revolution
Black Voices of the Revolution: Liberty, Emancipation, and the Struggle for Independence is now open! What do you do when a country cries out for liberty—but won’t offer it to…
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Events
- Museum of African American History 46 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114
ICA: Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now Exhibition Tour
Institute of Contemporary Art 25 Harbor Shore Dr, Boston, MA 02210Explore 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 select artists through guided close looking and discussion. FREE with museum admission or membership; no pre-registration required. Tour meets on 4th floor. Are there access accommodations that would be useful to help…
ICA: Derrick Adams: View Master
Institute of Contemporary Art 25 Harbor Shore Dr, Boston, MA 02210“What can I reveal that has not been shown? Black people — not entertaining, just being, living. Letting people deal with that as reality.” — Derrick Adams This first mid-career…
Exhibit: Patriots of Color
The Family Heritage Experience 97 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116This exhibit sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen…
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EVERYONE250 HISTORICAL MARKER UNVEILING: League of Women for Community Service
League of Women for Community Service 558 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118As Boston approaches the 250th anniversary of American independence, Everyone250 reimagines commemoration and honors the full diversity of the communities that have shaped both Boston and the nation. The Monuments and Markers initiative will commemorate historically significant sites through a collaborative, community-driven process, establishing permanent public markers that honor the spaces where cultural memory and…
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Boston Lyric Opera: Daughter of the Regiment
Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116Music by Gaetano Donizetti | Libretto by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges, Jean-François Bayard New English Dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge Conducted by Kelly Kuo | Directed by John de los Santos Love, liberty, and laughs— a revolutionary comedy for America’s 250th. Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who…
UMass Boston Powwow
Clark Athletic Center 100 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125UMass Boston is hosting their Powwow on May 3rd from 12PM-5PM! Check out this flyer to see all the information on performances, competitions, and how to apply to be a vendor/host an information booth. This is the only powwow in the city of Boston.
FREEBoston Lyric Opera: Daughter of the Regiment
Emerson Colonial Theatre 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116Music by Gaetano Donizetti | Libretto by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges, Jean-François Bayard New English Dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge Conducted by Kelly Kuo | Directed by John de los Santos Love, liberty, and laughs— a revolutionary comedy for America’s 250th. Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who…
Castle of Our Skins: And, Perhaps, To Bloom at Longy School of Music
Longy School of Music of Bard College 27 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USAAnd, Perhaps, To Bloom | May 3, 2026 4:00pm | Longy School of Music Tracing journeys from swamps and maroon societies to northern and midwestern cities like Detroit, this program explores the Great Migration and the enduring resilience of Black communities seeking freedom, life, and humanity. Works include Undine Smith Moore’s Before I’d Be…
Boston Ballet — Spring Experience 2026
Citizens Opera House 539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111Spring Experience is made up of three contrasting works that showcase the versatility of Boston Ballet dancers and the varied styles of contemporary ballet storytelling. Dances at a Gathering Choreography: Jerome Robbins Herman Schmerman Choreography: William Forsythe After Choreography: Lia Cirio PERFORMANCE CALENDAR Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 pm Friday, May 8 at 7:30 pm…
