• Black Voices of the Revolution

    Museum of African American History 46 Joy St, Boston, MA 02114

    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 you? In the shadowed alleys and crowded docks of Revolutionary-era Boston, Black men and women—enslaved and free—listened as white colonists thundered about freedom. They heard…

  • 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 survey of the prolific New York–based artist Derrick Adams (b. 1970 in Baltimore) offers a sweeping view of his multidisciplinary practice over twenty years. Adams…

  • Exhibit: Patriots of Color

    The Family Heritage Experience 97 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116

    This 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 colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage and resilience of those whose contributions helped shape a new nation, even…

    FREE
  • Artists for Humanity: Portrait Project: Honoring 250 Years of Changemakers

    Artists For Humanity 100 West 2nd Street, Boston, MA 02127

    In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, teen artists from Artists for Humanity (AFH) present a series of portraits honoring individuals who have shaped Boston and local Massachusetts communities, from the nation’s founding to the present day. Through paintings, digital prints, and three-dimensional works, these young artists have researched important figures throughout…

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  • Exhibit: Tracing Our Footprints/Carving Chinatown’s Future

    Pao Arts Center 99 Albany St, Boston, MA 02111

    Tracing Our Footprints/Carving Chinatown’s Future celebrates the collective effort behind the Boston Chinatown Cultural Plan, a community-driven vision developed through collaboration among local Chinatown organizations, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and the City of Boston.   About the Curator: Ananth Udupa (he/they) is a South Asian artist born and currently residing on O'Odham lands (Phoenix,…

    FREE
  • 16th Annual African Festival of Boston

    Boston Common

    Theme: Together We Rise August 15, 2026| From 9:00 am - 8:30 pm Boston Common For 16 years, we have celebrated culture, community, and the power of the African diaspora right here in Boston. This year will be bigger. Bolder. Unforgettable. Live performances Authentic African cuisine: Only 5 spots left Vendors & small businesses :…

    FREE
  • Walking Tour: Jewish Beacon Hill

    The Vilna Shul 18 Phillips St, Boston, MA 02114

    Journey to Beacon Hill’s North Slope at the turn of the 20th century. Explore the lives of its Jewish residents during a period of cultural and architectural change. Uncover how Boston’s Jewish immigrants created an active community that blended customs from Eastern Europe and changes to the new world around them. Discover sites where Boston’s…

    $30
  • Black Owned Bos. Market: Art & Soul

    Harbor Way 111 Autumn Lane, Boston, MA

    Buy Black, Buy Local at the Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market The Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market returns for its 7th season on Harbor Way. The outdoor market will feature Black-owned businesses from throughout the Greater Boston area along with a different theme each month: May 24 (Rhythm and Blooms), June 28 (The…

  • Experience Chinatown 2026

    Experience Chinatown is where you can discover a new take on Asian American Cultures. See, hear, create, and connect. Together, celebrate the rich cultural fabric of Boston Chinatown through free creative activities for all. Murals on view: 8/29 - 10/18 Live performances, activities, and exhibits: Saturday, 9/26 (rain date: Sunday, 9/27) Since 2017, Experience Chinatown…

  • Everybody Gotta Eat BBQ

    Follow @everybodygotta_eat on Instagram for more event details. Everybody Gotta Eat was built on one belief: food brings people together. Every year, our BBQ reminds us that it doesn’t matter where you come from, what you do, or what you’ve been through. When we gather around good food, we become family. On August 30, we’re…

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