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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…  Across many regions of Asia, temples serve as a site of ritual and ceremony, offering protection for ancestors and their descendants of the land. This exhibition invites you to invoke and honor Chinatown as a temple that holds ancestral histories and dreams. The segregated burial grounds at Mt Hope Cemetery, the bulldozing of neighborhood life…  “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 -  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, -  Music 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… | 8 events, -  UMass 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. FREE - Music 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… -  And, 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… | ||||
6 events, -  🥡 Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and National Small Business with us and the City of Cambridge on Wednesday, May 6 at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen from 4PM–6PM! FREE | 6 events, Spring 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… | 7 events, -  The Mother’s Day Walk for Peace is an annual 5K walk and fundraiser held in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, to support mothers and families of murder victims. Known locally and lovingly as just The Walk, it has hosted over 500,000 families since its founding in 1996. Funds raised from the Walk support families of… $35 | ||||
7 events, -  Join Global Citizens Circle and Get Konnected for a timely conversation on restoring trust across our institutions, businesses, government, and civil society, at a moment when principled leadership is more essential than ever. Featuring George D. Kinder, a global thought leader who has helped drive a client-centered transformation in thousands of financial advisory firms worldwide. He now brings this same… | 8 events, -  Post Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) represents the unique set of challenges many individuals face after release from incarceration - including adjustment difficulties, social reintegration hurdles, and the process of rebuilding one's identity and voice in society. The journey of recovery involves not just practical support but also opportunities for self-expression, community connection, and rediscovering personal identity… FREE | 10 events, -  For over twenty years, veterans groups, former Representative Gloria Fox and others have organized programs to celebrate African American Veterans Military Heritage Day. Past keynote speakers include the late Settie Warren, an Iraqi war veteran and former mayor of Newton being first Black mayor of any city in Massachusetts, and Dr. John Morrow, an adviser… FREE -  In this public program, we invite you to experience Boston Chinatown’s streets and corners as memory archives activated through live performances. In collaboration with the Immigrant History Trail, six artists will be responding to and caring for site-specific histories of Boston Chinatown through water calligraphy, dance, storytelling, and more. Participants will start their journeys at… -  New England Conservatory’s yearlong celebration of its Preparatory School’s 75th anniversary will culminate in a free concert at the Department of Conservation & Recreation's Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell. The festive, family friendly Concert for the City, which will also celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding, will feature NEC Prep’s Youth Philharmonic Orchestra (YPO)… FREE -  "We are each other’s harvest: we are each other’s business: we are each other’s magnitude and bond." - Gwendolyn Brooks Boston Children’s Chorus’ Training and Intermediate Choirs come together for an afternoon of learning and sharing in song! Join our youngest singers as they explore the interconnected nature of community, care, and advocacy. | 8 events, -  Honoring Haitian Heritage Month Celebrating Flag Day Saluting 250 Years of American Independence Celebrating Haiti's National Soccer Team From Mattapan Square to Harambee Park FREE -  "Yo misma fui ruta - I was my own path." - Julia de Burgos Join Boston Children’s Chorus’ eldest singers as they explore Puerto Rican heritage, culture, self-determination, and independence. Trace the vibrant spirit of Puerto Rican resistance, resilience, and cultural pride and explore the voices of Nuyorican poets of the last century. Our singers will… | |||
6 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 | 6 events, Come see the lost and forgotten Jewish origins of the original tarot cards. In this first-time exhibit, Torah student Stav Appel explores tarot cards through a Jewish lens, theorizing they were illustrated by Jews trying to retain their Jewish practice following the Spanish Inquisition. Stav's book, The Torah in the Tarot, is available to purchase from Ayin Press. FREE | 8 events, -  Ever wondered what it takes to make a mural? Meet artist Rixy alongside the Dewey Square wall she'll be painting throughout May 2026 ✨ 🗓️ Join us on Thursday, May 21 from 12:00 – 1:00pm (EST) to meet artist Rixy, our 2026 Dewey Square Muralist! 🧺 Grab a friend or colleague, bring your lunch to… FREE -  Kindly RSVP in advance via this ticketing link to help us prepare for a wonderful celebration. Invite your folks to come out and join us for this special event! About Embrace Honors Harry Hom Dow When systems were designed to exclude, Harry Hom Dow turned to the law as a tool for liberation. His work challenged injustice… FREE | 8 events, -  Keynote Speaker: Former Massachusetts State Senator Dianne Wilkerson Theme: Confronting Anti-Black Racism at Boston City Hall This community event is open to members, potential members, friends and family. Join us at the social workers table. Sponsored by: Black Community Information Center, -  This year’s PICS Seminar offers a deep exploration into the intersection of Post-Incarceration Syndrome and generational family dynamics. We are honored to welcome our featured guest speaker, Shauntae King, who will lead a powerful session on the "Father’s Wound." Beyond this keynote, the event will feature a dynamic panel discussion with local experts and advocates, providing diverse perspectives on PICS.… FREE | |||
7 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… FREE | 8 events, -  Portraits of Us is a musical celebration of the everyday heroes in our lives, with a special focus on East Boston. Composers/songwriters Andrés Ballesteros and Angelina Botticelli, both Eastie residents, have written new songs about everyday heroes in our lives, and we are working with young people across Greater Boston to create their own portrait… FREE -  SAVE THE DATE: TLCC is very proud to invite you to the first anniversary of the center. Mark your calendars. Additional details will soon be provided. | 7 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 |
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