The City of Boston, Boston Unity Soccer Partners, and the White Stadium Supplier Diversity Advisory Group are hosting a series of Contracting Opportunity Fairs this spring. At these events, contractors will learn more about the project’s status, contract opportunities, timelines, and expectations.

This Contracting Opportunity Fair will take place on Tuesday, May 20 at Grove Hall Library, 41 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, MA 02121, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 The City of Boston, Boston Unity Soccer Partners, and the White Stadium Supplier Diversity Advisory Group are hosting a series of Contracting Opportunity Fairs this spring. At these events, contractors will learn more about the project’s status, contract opportunities, timelines, and expectations.

This Contracting Opportunity Fair will take place on Tuesday, March 18 at the National Center of Afro-American Artists, 300 Walnut Ave, Boston, MA 02119 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m..

Join us as we begin Black History Month with a flag-raising ceremony and community gathering honoring the legacy, resilience, and achievements of Black communities in Boston and beyond. Established in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week, this annual observance has grown into a global month-long celebration recognized across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

This year’s kickoff will feature speakers, cultural performances, and the raising of the Black Liberation Flag—a moment of reflection, celebration, and unity. More program details will be shared soon.

RPM Festival has been a cornerstone of Boston’s experimental arts scene, providing a platform for groundbreaking filmmakers and media artists. The festival’s commitment to sustainable practices in filmmaking—through small gauge and low-impact production methods—continues to inspire and challenge artists and audiences.

Schedule

 *Please note: Programming is family friendly from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. After 3 p.m., some film screenings may contain content that is not suitable for children.

Come celebrate the beginning of winter with LANA! Join us on Thursday, December 5, at 6 p.m. to welcome the season with hot cocoa and cookies, holiday lights, music, and friends at Fallon Field playground. Plus, Rozzie Bike’s holiday ride rolls off at 5:30 p.m.

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Join DJ TROY Frost and Rilla Force, along with aerialists, stilt walkers, acrobats, and other spooky circus performers from Commonwealth Circus Center for a Halloween party like no other!

Don your best costume and hit the dance floor at this FREE event, brought to you by Substation Community Supporters through a Wake Up the Night grant from the City of Boston. The Substation's bar will be open with a selection of craft beer, wine, cider, and Halloween-themed cocktails.

Substation Community Supporters is a non-profit established exclusively to support the historic preservation of the substation building and public-facing arts and cultural programming in the space.

RSVP REQUIRED

The Lantern Parade began in 1984 as a seasonal celebration to bring light into the winter: “Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” It is a two-night family outing with music, home-made cider and empanadas. Jamaica Pond is circled with light by families carrying community-made lanterns.

For some participants it’s the first time seeing that liquid jewel of the Emerald Necklace. Spontaneous celebrations holds workshops in local schools, libraries, housing developments and community centers where artists teach community members how to make their own lanterns with everyday materials. Children and adults leave the workshops with skills and creations to bring to the Lantern Parade, and back to their homes and communities.

The gathering begins at 6pm. Participants meet and light their lanterns at the Jamaica Plain Boat house. Freshly pressed Apple Cider is affordably sold hot or cold, as are empanadas and other grab and go food items. A line up of local musicians and artists participate and offer entertainment for the crowd.

This year we are planning to partner with the following organizations to provide entertainment:

1) The North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICB) to provide music and dance

2) Paige Academy, a Roxbury based independent school, to provide African drumming and dance

3) Pumawari Tusuy to perform traditional Peruvian dance

We will highlight and celebrate through engagement all families and people. We incorporate artistic traditions and performances from different cultures including Native American, African, Latino, and Dutch traditions. Our event occurs in a public space and is free to attend and wheelchair accessible. 

The Lantern Parade began in 1984 as a seasonal celebration to bring light into the winter: “Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” It is a two-night family outing with music, home-made cider and empanadas. Jamaica Pond is circled with light by families carrying community-made lanterns.

For some participants it’s the first time seeing that liquid jewel of the Emerald Necklace. Spontaneous celebrations holds workshops in local schools, libraries, housing developments and community centers where artists teach community members how to make their own lanterns with everyday materials. Children and adults leave the workshops with skills and creations to bring to the Lantern Parade, and back to their homes and communities.

The gathering begins at 6pm. Participants meet and light their lanterns at the Jamaica Plain Boat house. Freshly pressed Apple Cider is affordably sold hot or cold, as are empanadas and other grab and go food items. A line up of local musicians and artists participate and offer entertainment for the crowd.

This year we are planning to partner with the following organizations to provide entertainment:

1) The North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICB) to provide music and dance

2) Paige Academy, a Roxbury based independent school, to provide African drumming and dance

3) Pumawari Tusuy to perform traditional Peruvian dance

We will highlight and celebrate through engagement all families and people. We incorporate artistic traditions and performances from different cultures including Native American, African, Latino, and Dutch traditions. Our event occurs in a public space and is free to attend and wheelchair accessible.