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6 events, 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…  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 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…  “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…  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  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… FREE  The Roxbury International Film Festival (ROXFILM) is the largest festival in New England celebrating people of color around the world. In person and online, the festival presents narrative and documentary features, shorts, animation, experimental, and youth films. The festival holds workshops, panels, discussions with filmmakers, and networking opportunities. ROXFILM is a competitive festival. This year,… | 7 events, The United States turns 250 - And we are bringing the city of Boston to life with culture, music, and community. Together we’ll honor our history, amplify Black LGBTQ+ voices, and celebrate our brilliance with pride and power. When you purchase an all access pass you will receive: Entry into all of weekend events… $180.00 | 7 events, -  Join us for a moment of recitation, reflection, and conversation as we take turns reading Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” Co-presented with Cape Cod Cape Verdean Museum and Cultural Center, this reading invites everyone to engage directly with Douglass’s words and consider their continued urgency around freedom… | 7 events, -  Cool down indoors this July with a morning yoga session with none other than yogi Sheila Thorne! Soften this summer season and refresh your mind, body, and spirit with mindfulness and yoga. Take a moment for yourself this July. Arrive early to secure a mat or bring one. All experience levels are welcome! free | |||
6 events, -  Join us at the African Meeting House to ask the question, “What does freedom mean in the 250th anniversary of the U.S.” When shots were fired in Lexington, Massachusetts on April 19, 1775, the War for American Independence began. Before that historic day people of African descent were engaged with the issues of rights and… FREE | 7 events, Did you know that one of the first tai chi schools in the United States was founded right here in Boston? Bow-sim Mark moved here from Hong Kong along with her family and founded the now legendary Chinese Wushu Research Institute in 1976. Sifu Mark is credited with helping to popularize the term Wushu (literally ‘martial arts’)… -  Don’t miss an all-new live event and evening celebrating A Beautiful Resistance from Boston Globe Deputy Managing Editor Jeneé Osterheldt! In her own words, Jeneé Osterheldt created A Beautiful Resistance “to carry on the tradition of Black artists and Black journalists in reclaiming the truth of Black folk. Like Frederick Douglass taught us, there is power in representation. Too often, we… FREE | 7 events, -  Youth-led bus & walking tours exploring Hyde Park’s history, infrastructure, civil rights, environmental justice, and community leadership. Celebrate Boston 250 through youth-led tours exploring Hyde Park’s history, infrastructure, civil rights, environmental justice, local business, and community leadership.Led by trained youth guides, the Hyde Park Equity Tour Series connects neighborhood history to present-day conversations about… | 8 events, -  Overview Youth-led bus & walking tours exploring Hyde Park’s history, infrastructure, civil rights, environmental justice, and community leadership. Celebrate Boston 250 through youth-led tours exploring Hyde Park’s history, infrastructure, civil rights, environmental justice, local business, and community leadership.Led by trained youth guides, the Hyde Park Equity Tour Series connects neighborhood history to present-day conversations… -  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 -  Honoring our Belonging -- Join the 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora team and local partners for three events of food, art-making, creativity, and community stories as we honor and advocate for belonging across immigrant and diaspora communities in Dorchester and beyond. Events are open to all, and attendance is free. Food will be available on-site. Please… FREE | |||
6 events, -  You’re invited to the premiere screening of “Promises of the Revolution,” a short-film series partnership between GBH and Mass Humanities. The narrative and storytelling offers a fresh perspectives on the 250th celebration of the American revolution, reimagines our democracy, and brings communities together. The four “Promises of the Revolution” films chronicle the efforts of present-day… FREE | 7 events, 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 -  Join community partners, organizers, artists, and neighbors for the opening reception of Pao Arts Center’s summer exhibition, Tracing Our Footprints/Carving Chinatown’s Future. At this special gathering, the exhibition curator and project partners will share behind-the-scenes stories from eight past and ongoing projects led by four collaborating organizations. Together, these initiatives demonstrate how arts, culture, and… FREE | 8 events, A New Era a world premiere by Miranda Austen ADEkoje directed by Summer L. Williams July 18 - August 8, 2026 Preview Performance: Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm Opening Night Performance + Celebration: Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm Show + Post-show convo with the Playwright: Sunday, July 19 at 2pm Show + Post-show convo on… Pay-What-You-Can - A New Era a world premiere by Miranda Austen ADEkoje directed by Summer L. Williams July 18 - August 8, 2026 Preview Performance: Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm Opening Night Performance + Celebration: Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm Show + Post-show convo with the Playwright: Sunday, July 19 at 2pm Show + Post-show convo on… | 13 events, -  Youth-led walking tour exploring Boston’s West End, North End & early African American history through culture & transit. Step into the layered history of Boston through the New Guinea Joy Tour / Workshop, a youth-led cultural experience exploring the West End, North End, and the deep roots of early African American Boston. Presented by Afrimerican… -  Join us, members of Company A of the 54th Massachusetts, and the Museum of African American History on Saturday, July 18 to commemorate the 54th Massachusetts’ sacrifice during their attack on Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding, learn more about the men of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry and their fight to uphold… FREE -  The unveiling will take place at 12:30pm before the start of Festival Betances. Festival Betances will take place 1-9pm. As 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… FREE -  Join Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción for Festival Betances, one of Boston’s longest-running and most beloved Puerto Rican cultural festivals. Historical Marker unveiling 12pm Festival Betances 1-9pm This year’s celebration honors the enduring power of Puerto Rican culture, music, activism, and community — from the streets of Villa Victoria to every corner of the American story.… FREE - Join APIs CAN as we celebrate a decade of AAPI Voices Rising! Join APIs CAN as we celebrate a decade of AAPI immigrant and working class power building across Massachusetts! This summer event will include free food from AAPI-owned food trucks, cultural music and dance performances, and a dance party. A cash bar with our signature… FREE - A New Era a world premiere by Miranda Austen ADEkoje directed by Summer L. Williams July 18 - August 8, 2026 Preview Performance: Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm Opening Night Performance + Celebration: Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm Show + Post-show convo with the Playwright: Sunday, July 19 at 2pm Show + Post-show convo on… | 9 events, -  A New Era a world premiere by Miranda Austen ADEkoje directed by Summer L. Williams July 18 - August 8, 2026 Preview Performance: Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm Opening Night Performance + Celebration: Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm Show + Post-show convo with the Playwright: Sunday, July 19 at 2pm Show + Post-show convo on… -  Celebrate the stories behind FORESYTHE | Midwifery and the Black Birthing Family experience! FORESYTHE Midwifery + The Black Birthing Family Storytellers Reading + Community Dialogue Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Just Book-ish, 1463 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA Following the powerful launch of FORESYTHE: Midwifery + The Black Birthing Family this April, we invite… FREE | ||
7 events, | 8 events, - 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 | 8 events, -  On Wednesday July 22 at 6pm, join Company One Theatre, the Museum of African American History, and The West End Museum as we bring the history behind our summer production of A New Era to life in the neighborhood where it all happened: the North Slope of Boston’s own Beacon Hill! We'll gather at the African Meeting House… | 7 events, | 7 events, | 8 events, -  Explore the intertwined histories of Boston’s Jewish & African American communities through culture, transit & storytelling. Join Afrimerican Academy Summer Tours for the “Roadmap to a Beloved Community” Walking Tour/Workshop — an immersive exploration of the intertwined histories of Boston’s Jewish and African American communities in Dorchester. This youth-led cultural experience examines how transportation, migration,… | 9 events, -  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… -  Unveiling program begins 12pm; Church service 10:30-11:30am Join us as we unveil a historical marker honoring Peoples Baptist Church of Boston — the oldest Black church congregation in New England. For more than two centuries, this congregation has been a cornerstone of Black faith, freedom, and community in Boston. Now, its story will be permanently… FREE |
7 events, | 7 events, | 7 events, | 8 events, - A New Era a world premiere by Miranda Austen ADEkoje directed by Summer L. Williams July 18 - August 8, 2026 Preview Performance: Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm Opening Night Performance + Celebration: Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm Show + Post-show convo with the Playwright: Sunday, July 19 at 2pm Show + Post-show convo on… | 7 events, | 8 events, -  Youth-led Nubian Square walking tour & summer showcase exploring Boston history, culture, transit & community stories. Join Afrimerican Academy Summer Tours for the FREE AAST Summer Showcase, a public celebration highlighting the work, growth, and achievements of youth participants from the 2026 summer program. Family members, community supporters, educators, and the public are invited to… | 7 events, |
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