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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4 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… 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 | 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 | ||||
8 events, - Start your Saturday off with intention and mindfulness. Meet us on the mat every first Saturday of the year. Meet us on the mat every first Saturday of the year as we continue our yoga series with yogi Sheila Thorne! Arrive early to secure a mat or bring one from home! All experience levels are… - Be part of the conversation and experience the power of Black arts in community. Jazz, poetry, and performance come together for a thoughtful conversation exploring Black arts in Nantucket. This program highlights the creative traditions, cultural impact, and lived experiences that have shaped Black artistic expression on the island. Taking place at 12:00 PM, the… - Join us as we start the BRL88 journey from the North End to the West End - from New Guinea settlement to Joy Street! - Slow down with us and join us for an afternoon of storytelling at the museum! Read along with us as we celebrate Black History Month at the museum. We Go Slow illustrates the story of a grandfather and his granddaughter exploring their neighborhood without the restriction of time. On their walk, they engage in all… | 6 events, - 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 | |||||
6 events, - Join us for #BRL88 Volunteer Appreciation Screening and Community Panel Discussion – “Telling Our Story” at the Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library. We are celebrating the volunteers, neighbors, and partners who are helping keep Boston’s stories alive with a special community screening of 🎬 Redline Narratives: The Lost Cultural Hubs of Boston (Official Selection – Roxbury… - Join friends, supporters, artists, and community members for the opening celebration for two new exhibitions: Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now and To My Best Friend. Get a first look at Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now and celebrate the artists and community builders behind Boston’s African American Master Artists-in-Residence Program. | 6 events, - The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail (BWHT) leads the Cedar Grove Memorial Project in Dorchester. We honor the lives of 133 women, who were residents of the Home for Aged Colored Women—a historic site on Beacon Hill founded in 1860 in Boston by a group of abolitionists to provide support to elderly Black women in need… - Foster your creativity by designing and assembling your own flower bouquet with Pilon Fleur. Roll your sleeves up and get creative at this unique flower arranging workshop with Wendy Alexis-Janvier, founder of Pilon Fleur. Wendy combines her passion for creativity and business acumen to provide floral boutique offerings like custom bouquets and historic interpretations through… | 5 events,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… | 7 events, - DeeDee's Cry Mental Health While Black Summit is an intentional day of truth-telling, healing, and collective responsibility, held during Black History Month to examine where we have been and where we are going. This year’s convening places a powerful spotlight on the E250 panel, Whose History, Whose Healing, as a central conversation for our time.… - Panel Discussion & After Party From ideas to institutions, discover how Black history is created, preserved, and celebrated. This panel brings scholars together to explore the stories, strategies, and vision behind the institutions that honor Black history. Stay after the discussion to continue the conversation and enjoy an evening of connection, music, and reflection. Be… | 7 events, - Celebrate Black History Month with the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail (BWHT) at a free community informational meeting about the Cedar Grove Memorial Project. BWHT is committed to uncovering, sharing, and preserving the stories of Boston’s women, amplifying their legacies by marrying public art and historical initiatives. We honor the lives of 133 women, who were… FREE - Step into the heart of Boston’s Black history as we journey through Lower Roxbury and the South End—exploring what happened once upon a time in Nubian Square. Led by the Afrimerican Academy & Live Like a Local Tours Boston, this walking tour traces the evolution of Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square), once a thriving hub of music, business,… | 6 events, - Dr. Alexandria Russell, Executive Director of the Boston’ Women’s Heritage Trail, will highlight African American women memorials drawing from her book, Black Women Legacies: Public History Sites Seen & Unseen. Local communities have been fervent memorializers of African American achievement in the United States for centuries, and Dr. Russell reveals how they established a national… FREE | |
6 events, - A Conversation with Dr. Nedra Lee & MAAH Chief Curator & Director of Collections Angela Tate Hear the stories that history often leaves out. MAAH’s Chief Curator and Director of Collections and UMass Boston Professor Dr. Nedra Lee will discuss the process of assembling and curating our Black Voices of the Revolution exhibit. From rare… | 6 events, - 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… FREE | 13 events, - 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 Black girl journies into the world of herbal medicine, gardening, and mindfulness during a summer spent with her grandmother. The book's author, Gwendolyn Wallace, will… - 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 Boston’s social, cultural, and moral fabric. This tour, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community, invites participants to reflect on cooperation,… - 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 best. Savor a flavorful meal created in collaboration with Heritage Market and award-winning chef Larry J of Larry J’s BBQ Café followed by a performance… - 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 the rich flavors, stories, and traditions of Black and African American cuisine, preparing delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly meals inspired by ancestral foodways, family recipes, and… FREE - 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 and discover tomorrow’s soloists in this heartfelt and high-energy performance full of surprises. SHOWTIMES February 21st, 2026 – 3pm February 21st, 2026 – 7pm Duration… - 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 and events. In the story, a set of gods attempt to build a new world, led by wise Quetzalcóatl, god of wind. But tricky Tezcatlipoca,… - 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 creativity, ancestry, and futurist imagination. Designers will present bold, forward-thinking collections inspired by culture, innovation, and possibility, while dancers bring movement and storytelling to the… $30 | 8 events, - Join us for a relaxing retreat! This retreat invites adults 18 and up to focus on rest, creativity, and connection. Through movement, storytelling, and shared meals, participants will explore ways to nurture themselves and build community. The Haus of Glitter, a dance company, and performance lab, offers a space to refresh, recharge, and engage with… - Bring your favorite tea to toast Black Heritage Month with an online illustrated talk honoring the pioneering pianist, arts activist, and early member of the League, Maud Cuney Hare, presented by Atlanda-based independent writer and educator Jene Watson. free - NEC celebrates the Lunar New Year with a festive concert honoring the vibrant Asian communities of NEC and the greater Boston area. Featuring NEC Concert Artist Dani Jingdan Zhang ’26 AD alongside NEC students, alumni, and faculty, this special performance brings together music, culture, and community in a joyful celebration. FREE | |||
7 events, - This Black History Month, Boston Cares will host an insightful panel discussion where we will honor a century of Black history commemorations by connecting historical legacy to present-day community action.… FREE - Celebrate Black History Month with the BPL's Chef-in-Residence Kayla Tabb as she leads a 3-class series on cooking Afro-Indigenous food. In this third and final class, we will prepare a… FREE | 6 events, - A panel discussion centering the work of featured artist Jonathan González, with Angela Tate and Phillip Howze. Join Tufts University Art Galleries and Magical Thinking, of Systems and Beliefs exhibiting artist Jonathan González, alongside Angela Tate, Phillip Howze, and Yolande Daniels, with moderation from TUAG curator Laurel V. McLaughlin for a panel conversation engaging a new commission… | 7 events, - Uncover the untold story of her marriage, freedom, and legacy in Revolutionary America. ‘In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters’ is a 35-minute documentary that reclaims the life of Phillis Wheatley Peters by illuminating a largely overlooked chapter of her story: her marriage to John Peters and the radical choices she made in pursuit of autonomy,… - As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial, AAS brings together a panel of distinguished Black women scholars to reconsider how the nation defines “revolution” and whose struggles are recognized as revolutionary. Moderated by AAS Council member Deborah Hall, the panelists will examine how Black women have demanded freedom through social, political, and legal activism over… FREE | 6 events, - 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 | 7 events, - All roads lead to Hyde Park for this powerful community gathering focused on healing, collaboration, and collective impact. Start your day in peace, reflection, and renewal. The Prepare & Repair Symposium begins with a morning… - Join Tufts University Art Galleries (TUAG) in partnership with the Museum of African American History (MAAH) for the presentation of suite for a minor meeting, a new, site-specific performance by… |
