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Jazz at the Fort: George W. Russell Jr. and Company

Neighborhood Concerts are presented by Bank of America.

August 2, 2026
  • 5:00pm
  • Highland Park
    Beech Glen Street
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve Kruszkowski
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-02T17:00:00

Jazz at the Fort, in partnership with Berklee College of Music, presents George W. Russell Jr. and Company


About George W. Russell Jr.

Prior to becoming chair of the Harmony and Jazz Composition Department, George W. Russell Jr. served as a professor of harmony and piano. He has been awarded the Ted Pease Award for Excellence in Teaching, along with the Curriculum Development Award for the Writing Division. He has also been recognized with the highest award that Berklee gives to faculty, the Most Distinguished Faculty Award. Russell’s motto is, “I would rather inspire than require.” He is known as a source of encouragement and inspiration to anyone who crosses paths with him.

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Russell is a performer, composer, and educator. He began taking piano lessons when he was 7 years old. Along with studying formally, he had the fortune of growing up playing at his local church. There was no written music at church, so he was given the opportunity to develop his ear.

As he continued studying music in college, Russell discovered jazz and the harmonies that are used in jazz. It was then that he began to understand, from a theoretical viewpoint, what exactly he was playing, both in church and in his classical repertoire. In that period of time, his unique fusion of gospel and jazz began to form. His performances range from solo piano to a groove-oriented jazz trio to a soulful, fresh-sounding larger ensemble that arouses the listener's intellect and, most importantly, touches their soul. His playing is filled with passion, fire, soul, and spirit.

August 2, 2026
  • 5:00pm
  • Highland Park
    Beech Glen Street
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve Kruszkowski
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-02T17:00:00

Canceled:
Neighborhood Concert Series - Mattapan: National Night Out with Stone Gon

Reason for cancellation: Weather
August 3, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Hunt Almont Playground
    40 Almont St
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-03T18:30:00 - 2026-08-03T20:00:00

Bring a blanket or chair and get ready to dance. In partnership the with Boston Police Department's National Night Out, enjoy the sounds of Stone Gon.

August 3, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Hunt Almont Playground
    40 Almont St
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-03T18:30:00 - 2026-08-03T20:00:00

Webster Avenue Playground Community Meeting 2

Join us for an online community meeting about site analysis and next steps for Webster Ave. Playground!

Register Here

June 10, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Kenya Thompson
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-10T18:00:00 - 2026-06-10T19:30:00
June 10, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Kenya Thompson
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-10T18:00:00 - 2026-06-10T19:30:00

Cannabis Empowerment Week 2026: High Standards

Cannabis Empowerment Week 2026, Kickoff Event. An educational experience on social consumption. 

June 15, 2026
Event Date2026-06-15T18:00:00 - 2026-06-15T20:00:00

Join us for the kickoff event of the Fourth Annual Cannabis Empowerment Week 2026: Social in the City — an evening centered on education, conversation, and the future of social consumption in Boston.

Hosted by the City of Boston Cannabis Industry Development Team and the Boston Cannabis Board, this informational session will explore Boston’s anticipated municipal planning process, the three new social consumption license types, community impact considerations, and the statewide framework surrounding social consumption.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from City and State representatives, engage in discussion, ask questions, and learn more about how social consumption could shape hospitality, culture, nightlife, equity, and economic opportunity throughout Boston.

We will also meet and engage with newly appointed Cannabis Control Commissioner, Xiomara Albán DeLobato.  

Whether you are a business owner, entrepreneur, community member, advocate, consumer, or simply curious about social consumption this event is designed to inform, connect, and empower.

Get Social in the City with us as we kick off a week dedicated to cannabis education, equity, culture, and community.

REGISTER HERE

High Standards CEW

June 15, 2026
Event Date2026-06-15T18:00:00 - 2026-06-15T20:00:00

Back Bay and Beacon Hill Coffee Hour

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for coffee and conversation!

May 27, 2026
Event Date2026-05-27T10:30:00 - 2026-05-27T11:30:00

Coffee Hour

Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. Through personal conversations, and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Wu looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services.

This year’s Back Bay Coffee Hour at Copley Square Park will also serve as a ribbon-cutting celebration marking the completion of the park’s comprehensive renovation. The climate-resilient transformation delivers improved accessibility, an expanded tree canopy, and upgraded infrastructure to better support both everyday use and signature civic events.

Learn more at boston.gov/copley-square-park

May 27, 2026
Event Date2026-05-27T10:30:00 - 2026-05-27T11:30:00

Penniman Road Play Area Community Meeting 3

Join us for an online community meeting about site analysis and next steps for Penniman Road Play Area!

Register Here

June 23, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Max Sell
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-23T18:00:00 - 2026-06-23T19:30:00
June 23, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Zoom
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Max Sell
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-23T18:00:00 - 2026-06-23T19:30:00

Roslindle: 456 Hyde Park Avenue Abutters Meeting

ANA BEST DOMINICAN FOOD INC- D/B/A : LA PERLA DEL SUR has applied for a Common Victualler Seven Day Wines and Malt Beverages License. Current hours of operation Monday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. TO 7 p.m., closed on Sundays.

June 8, 2026
Event Date2026-06-08T19:00:00 - 2026-06-08T20:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 165 158 3949

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

June 8, 2026
Event Date2026-06-08T19:00:00 - 2026-06-08T20:00:00

Dorchester: 6 Ware Street Abutters Meeting

Confirm occupancy of single family. Convert a single-family to a three-family dwelling. Install new partitions for unit separation, separate electrical services and install a new automatic sprinkler system. Construct a new curb cut and parking area for two cars.

June 4, 2026
Event Date2026-06-04T18:00:00 - 2026-06-04T19:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 165 843 1854

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

June 4, 2026
Event Date2026-06-04T18:00:00 - 2026-06-04T19:00:00

Dorchester: 34 Vinson Street Abutters Meeting

Renovation of existing two family home. Plans to renovate existing second and third floor (unit #2) and extend existing dormer on third floor as per the plans.

June 3, 2026
Event Date2026-06-03T19:00:00 - 2026-06-03T20:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom

Meeting ID: 165 342 9954

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

June 3, 2026
Event Date2026-06-03T19:00:00 - 2026-06-03T20:00:00

CPA Meet and Greet (Virtual)

Join us online to learn how to secure funding for the projects that matter most to your community—from affordable housing and historic preservation, to new parks and recreation spaces. 

May 27, 2026
Event Date2026-05-27T12:00:00 - 2026-05-27T13:30:00

This meeting will be held on zoom. Please register below to receive a secure zoom meeting link. 

We will review eligibility requirements, the application process, and more. Our team is here to support you in bringing your vision to life for 2027.

May 27, 2026
Event Date2026-05-27T12:00:00 - 2026-05-27T13:30:00
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