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 American Revolution. Yet although both the causes and the consequences of the Revolution were grand in scale, the war ignited in the tinderbox of a…
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3 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… 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 represent personal and collective narratives, describe specific and imagined places, and build upon cultural and aesthetic traditions. Co-organized by artist Jeffrey Gibson and independent curator… | 4 events, - This concert is free and a ticket is not required. Join us for our annual commemoration of the original 1863 Grand Jubilee concert in Boston, where members of H+H performed in celebration of Lincoln’s enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Handel and Haydn Society and the Museum of African American History co-present the Emancipation Proclamation… | |||||
4 events, - Thirty Angels Composer + Librettist: Liliya Ugay Dancing in Chalma Composer: Felipe Pérez Santiago | Librettist: Cerise Lim Jacobs Requiem Tomatina Composer: Tony Solitro | Librettist: John de los Santos Commissioned by White Snake Projects Run Time: Approx. 60 minutes without intermission; Performed in English with subtitles in English Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 7:30… | 5 events, - Thirty Angels Composer + Librettist: Liliya Ugay Dancing in Chalma Composer: Felipe Pérez Santiago | Librettist: Cerise Lim Jacobs Requiem Tomatina Composer: Tony Solitro | Librettist: John de los Santos Commissioned by White Snake Projects Run Time: Approx. 60 minutes without intermission; Performed in English with subtitles in English Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 7:30… - Come join us as we celebrate The Life and Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Live in our Sanctuary. This year's theme is: Beloved Community In A Broken World" - with Guest speaker Michael Eric Dyson - with Rev. Dr. Willie Bodrick, II, Senior Pastor | |||||
4 events, - Do you have room for one more present JAE Family? The JAE Dance Center begins programming on January 12th, 2026! Swipe to see our class offerings, further details on teachers, class times, and sessions are coming next week! We cannot wait to spend the New Year with you in our beautiful new space! | 4 events,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 | 8 events, - We will be hosting our 18th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on Friday, January 16, 2025, at 7:30 AM at the Roxbury YMCA as we celebrate bringing businesses and communities together to honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The proceeds of our breakfast support the programs and services we provide… - Join us as we open the doors at our new location right in the heart of Nubian Square! Welcome to the Franklin Cummings Tech Community Open House in celebration of the opening of our new purpose-built campus in the heart of Nubian Square in Roxbury! This event is also a featured highlight of Boston's MLK Weekend celebrations… - Gather with us onsite or online at 6:00 p.m. for an inspirational Shabbat Tzedek, a Sabbath of Justice, to celebrate the values of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with honored guest Rahsaan Hall, who is the President and CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts. This service is open to people of all… - A powerful original play by Najee Brown exploring a fictional conversation between civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael. Written and directed by Najee Brown, Stokely and Martin is a powerful original play that imagines a conversation between two giants of the Civil Rights Movement: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael. Set… | 6 events, - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community inspires our mission and youth-led service movement. Each January, Project 351 honors his life and legacy by convening a new Class of 8th grade Ambassadors who embrace the responsibility to lead with a determination to make a difference. Selected by hometown educators, these unsung heroes… - A powerful original play by Najee Brown exploring a fictional conversation between civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael. Written and directed by Najee Brown, Stokely and Martin is a powerful original play that imagines a conversation between two giants of the Civil Rights Movement: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael. Set… | 8 events, - A powerful original play by Najee Brown exploring a fictional conversation between civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael. Written and directed by Najee Brown, Stokely and Martin is a powerful original play that imagines a conversation between two giants of the Civil Rights Movement: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael. Set… - Listen to music from the talented musicians of Project STEP, hear from honored speaker, historian, author, and member of the Project STEP Board of Directors, Dr. Alexandria Russell, and join us in commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. King. -  Embrace Honors MLK: Friends & Family is a celebration of belonging and joy as resistance. Be part of an evening that will uplift living legends, civic visionaries, and changemakers shaping our collective present and future. More than a tribute, this event redefines what celebration looks like in Boston and in the nation - and as… | ||
8 events, - On Monday, January 19, 2026, we will gather as the Beloved Community for the 56th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast. This year of commemoration, celebration, and activation carries additional historical resonance: 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s founding. In this milestone year, we remember Dr. King’s call to shape not… - MLK Celebration with BYSO's Intensive Community Program in collaboration with the Museum of African American History and the City of Boston Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras' Intensive Community Program, The Museum of African American History, and The City of Boston's Office of Arts and Culture Invite you to the annual CELEBRATION IN HONOR OFREV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.… - We have a moral obligation to find the truth, to pursue justice, no matter how long it takes." - John Lewis Our 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert will explore the legacy of Good Troublemaker, Congressman John Lewis, and his journey from the Edmund Pettus Bridge to becoming the “Conscience of Congress”. With… | 5 events, - Join the Afrimerican Academy , Embrace Boston & the 54th Regiment for People Before Highways Day, a commemorative meeting honoring Boston’s legacy of community resistance and visionary planning. On Sunday, January 25th, 2026, at 2:00 PM, we’ll gather at the Massachusetts State House retracing the historic path of civic courage that helped stop the Inner Belt highway project and saved neighborhoods like… | |||||
6 events, - Join us and 150+ AAPI artists, creatives, arts workers, and supporters in one of the largest annual statewide convenings of the sector. In September 2023, the Asian Community Fund (ACF) at the Boston Foundation hosted the region’s Inaugural AAPI Arts & Culture Summit in partnership with Mayor Wu and the City of Boston. The Summit… -  Bass-baritone Davóne Tines isn’t just a powerhouse vocalist—he’s a force of nature. Hailed as “a singer of immense power and fervor,” and “ of the most powerful voices of our time” (Los Angeles Times), he brings more than just breathtaking sound to the stage. With boundless curiosity and razor-sharp intellect, Tines delves into the stories… | 7 events, - Join the Afrimerican Academy for the opening event of BRL88, an annual cultural and restorative initiative exploring Boston’s history, heritage, and pathways to equitable development. We’ll begin with a screening of the award-winning documentary Redline Narratives: The Lost Cultural Hubs of Boston, followed by a panel discussion featuring community leaders, cultural historians, and youth voices reflecting on the film’s themes… - MAAH and the Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement welcome teens to an afternoon of food, fun and entertainment. Jump into the Past at the Museum of African American History! Hear from influential speakers, dig deeper into history, win prizes, and enjoy complimentary refreshments! - 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 significant sites through a collaborative, community-driven process, establishing permanent public markers that honor the spaces where cultural memory and… FREE |
