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WVBS Radio Presents: Live and On The Air!

A throwback to 1950's live radio plays with live music and sound effects, featuring VBS senior center members live on stage!

March 27, 2024
2024-03-27T13:00:24 - 2024-03-27T14:30:00
March 27, 2024
2024-03-27T13:00:24 - 2024-03-27T14:30:00
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KMRU Concert

Non-Event, the Mayor’s Office of Arts + Culture, and the Goethe-Institut Boston are pleased to present a performance of live electronic music by the Kenyan-born, Berlin-based artist Joseph Kamaru (KMRU) inside Boston’s cavernous City Hall.

March 19, 2024
  • 7:30pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts & Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-03-19T19:30:21 - 2024-03-19T21:00:00

KMRU Flyer

About the artist

KMRU, is Nairobi-born, Berlin-based sound artist Joseph Kamaru. For him, sound is a sensorial medium through which social, material and conceptual interpretations are manifested in his works. KMRU carries with him a repository of listening experiences from Nairobi and beyond expanding his sonic practices, bringing an awareness of surroundings through creative compositions, installations and performances.

He has earned international acclaim from his performances at the Barbican, Berlin Atonal, Présences électronique, and releases on Editions Mego, Subtext, Seil Records. KMRU has carved out a serious and definitive space on the list of essential authors in ambient experimental music – one of the most prolific and innovative artists in his field.

March 19, 2024
  • 7:30pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts & Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-03-19T19:30:21 - 2024-03-19T21:00:00
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Women's Artistry Reception: Celebrating Her Story

Join us in celebrating the artwork in City Hall's galleries at the Women’s Artistry Reception: Celebrating Her Story!

March 7, 2024
2024-03-07T18:00:36 - 2024-03-07T19:30:00

Join us on Thursday, March 7 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. for the Women’s Artistry Reception: Celebrating Her Story. We will be celebrating women artists whose work will be displayed all over City Hall.

Women's Artistry Reception Poster

 

Don’t miss this chance to be in community, enjoy music from DJ Juelz, and experience some of the wonderful artwork that enlivens our building.



This program is a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture and the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement.

March 7, 2024
2024-03-07T18:00:36 - 2024-03-07T19:30:00
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Bring it to the Hall

Join the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement for a Youth Tour followed by a panel and demonstration.

February 23, 2024
2024-02-23T10:00:00 - 2024-02-23T14:00:00

Registration is limited, and lunch will be served, as we explore the history of the House-Ball Culture, an underground LGBTQ+ subculture created by Black and Brown individuals in opposition to racism within established drag queen pageant circuits, with a voguing performance by the Legendary House Mother London Saint Morta and their house members, who were also finalists on HBO Max’s LEGENDARY.

Register for the event

Tentative Schedule:

10 a.m. - Youth Tour of City Hall 

11 a.m. - Panel with city employees 

12 p.m. - Lunch 

1 p.m. - Ballroom Panel 

1:30 p.m. - Performance By London Saint Morta and the House of Saint Morta

Please be aware that registration is limited, and completion of this form does not guarantee attendance. Following submission, you will receive an email confirming your attendance or informing you of your placement on our waitlist.



 

REGISTER HERE

February 23, 2024
2024-02-23T10:00:00 - 2024-02-23T14:00:00
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Bring It to the Hall Featuring London (Escada) Saint Morta of HBO Max’s Original Series, LEGENDARY

February 23, 2024
2024-02-23T12:00:00 - 2024-02-23T14:00:00

Join the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement for a Youth Tour followed by a panel and demonstration; registration is limited, and lunch will be served, as we explore the history of the House-Ball Culture, an underground LGBTQ+ subculture created by Black and Brown individuals in opposition to racism within established drag queen pageant circuits, with a voguing performance by the Legendary House Mother London Saint Morta and their house members, who were also finalists on HBO Max’s LEGENDARY.

Space is limited. 

Register Here

February 23, 2024
2024-02-23T12:00:00 - 2024-02-23T14:00:00
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Fire and Flow

February 1 - February 2, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square - The Pavilion
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Jamarhl Crawford
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-02-01T18:00:00 - 2024-02-02T20:00:00

Join us for an inspiring evening of spoken word and rhythmic beats, featuring an incredible lineup of poets and a soulful performance by Chief Dion Irish, AKA DJ Underground.

🔥 Featured Invited Guest Poets 🔥

  • Amanda Shea
  • Art Collins
  • Michael Bonds
  • Vernon (VCR) Robinson

🎧 DJ Underground: Chief Dion Irish 🎧

As we honor Black History Month, immerse yourself in the powerful narratives and expressions that have shaped our community. This event promises to be a dynamic celebration of resilience, talent, and unity.

We invite you to participate in this cultural celebration by sharing your own voice during the open mic segment. Embrace the spirit of Black History Month with us at "Fire and Flow."

For more details or to sign up for the open mic, please contact Jamarhl Crawford. 

February 1 - February 2, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square - The Pavilion
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Jamarhl Crawford
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Posted:
2024-02-01T18:00:00 - 2024-02-02T20:00:00
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Selections from Songs of Free Men: Honoring Baldwin's Centennial

February 9, 2024
2024-02-09T18:30:00 - 2024-02-09T21:30:00

An evening dedicated to commemorating Black History Month, featuring the music of Negro Spirituals and narratives honoring James Baldwin.

Free Food will be provided



 

February 9, 2024
2024-02-09T18:30:00 - 2024-02-09T21:30:00
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2024 Black History Month Celebration and Flag Raising

Join us as we kickoff Black History Month 2024 with 'An Ode to Black Culture Through the Arts' 

February 6, 2024
2024-02-06T12:00:00 - 2024-02-06T14:00:00

Join us on the third floor Mezzanine, where we will showcase incredible art from members of the Black ART Community, with keynote speaker Taneshia Laird, Inaugural President and CEO of the Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center.

This year's theme, "African Americans and the Arts," pays tribute to the profound impact Black Americans have made in visual arts, music, and cultural expressions. From the deep south's solace-seeking melodies to the urban jazz scenes in New Orleans and Chicago, our history is steeped in artistic brilliance. 

The kickoff will also be a special occasion as we collectively honor living legends of African American Artists:

  • Paul Goodnight,
  • Dominga Martin,
  • Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga

These remarkable individuals have made significant contributions to the arts, and we are delighted to come together as a community to celebrate their impact.

Visit our page for more information regarding Black History Month!

February 6, 2024
2024-02-06T12:00:00 - 2024-02-06T14:00:00
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Boston Youth Poet Laureate Showcase 2024

Join us on January 27 for the Youth Poet Laureate Showcase, where we will be naming Boston's next Youth Poet Laureate!

January 27, 2024
  • 2:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    149 Dudley Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-01-27T14:00:00 - 2024-01-27T16:30:00

Several Boston Youth Poet Laureate semi-finalists will be invited to participate in a public reading at the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library from 2 - 4:30 p.m. At the end of the reading, we'll be announcing Boston's next Youth Poet Laureate. 

Boston Youth Poet Laureate Showcase,  Join us to hear several Boston Youth Poet Laureate semi-finalists participate in a public reading and find out who will be Boston’s next Youth Poet Laureate! Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library (149 Dudley St.), Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, 2 - 4:30 p.m.

The Boston Youth Poet Laureate program (BYPL) was created in cooperation with the national youth literary organization, Urban Word, local youth literary leaders, the Boston Public Library, MassLEAP, and 826 Boston to promote appreciation for poetry. Similar to the Poet Laureate's civic challenge, the Youth Poet Laureate is tasked with inspiring deeper engagement in the written and spoken word.

January 27, 2024
  • 2:00pm - 4:30pm
  • Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library
    149 Dudley Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-01-27T14:00:00 - 2024-01-27T16:30:00
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Age Strong Holiday Bazaar

Tis' the season to Age Strong, shop with a purpose, and spread the holiday warmth!

December 8, 2023
2023-12-08T09:00:00 - 2023-12-08T14:00:00
  • Exquisite handmade treasures: Unique handmade designs for sale by the talented older adults of Boston. Please bring cash for purchases.
  • Ugliest sweater contest: Strike a pose in our photo booth or in front of holiday-themed spaces!
December 8, 2023
2023-12-08T09:00:00 - 2023-12-08T14:00:00
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