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"Cuerpo, amores y saberes" Opening Reception

Join us for the opening reception of "Cuerpo, amores y saberes; arte y representación  afrocolombianas" (Body, love and knowledge; Afro-Colombian art and representation).

September 18, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    The Emerging Gallery, 8th Floor
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-18T17:00:11 - 2024-09-18T19:00:11

On September 18 at 5 p.m., join us to celebrate the artists along with Colombia’s Consulate and learn more about the exhibition. We will screen the short film Reparaciones by Wilson Borja, winner of the 2022 Annecy Festival in the ‘Perspectives’ category. Light refreshments will be provided.

Cuerpo, amores y saberes;  Afro-Colombian Art and Representation Flyer

September 18, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    The Emerging Gallery, 8th Floor
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-18T17:00:11 - 2024-09-18T19:00:11

About the Exhibition

Cuerpo, amores y saberes;

Afro-Colombian Art and Representation

Organized by the Consulate of Colombia, curated by PhD. Carlos Correa Angulo.

The exhibition ‘Cuerpo, amores y saberes; arte y representación  afrocolombianas’ (Body, love and knowledge; Afro-Colombian art and representation) brings together the work of 4 artists whose aesthetic languages comprise photography, animation, illustration and portrait intervention. The show aims to highlight healing practices and knowledge about the body, forms of collective care, amatory arts and communion with ancestors, preserved in traditional and ancestral medicine practices among Afro-Colombian communities. These expressions of knowledge also comprise ways of carrying the body and contesting notions of privilege and distinctions created in colonial times, to question them and affirm other ways of being and exist in the world. 

These types of care, the treatment of ailments and illnesses of the body and spirit, and the relationship with ancestors are manifestations of each culture's capacity to produce and preserve the knowledge that guarantees its survival. Although these modes of knowledge have often been dismissed by hegemonic knowledge, they have long proven their effectiveness in weaving community and reproducing other ways of being and living in community.

This exhibition includes artworks by Joyce Rivas Medina, Jeison Riascos (El Murcy), Wilson Borja Marroquín y Margarita Ariza Aguilar.

To learn more about this exhibition please visit Exposición | Consulado de Colombia.

Cuerpo, amores y saberes;

arte y representación afrocolombianos

Organizada por Consulado de Colombia en Boston , curaduría por el PhD. Carlos Correa Angulo

La exposición “Cuerpo, amores y saberes; arte y representación afrocolombianos" reúne el trabajo de 4 artistas cuyos lenguajes estéticos comprenden la fotografía, la animación, la ilustración y la intervención del retrato. Tiene como objetivo resaltar las prácticas de curación y los conocimientos sobre el cuerpo, las formas de cuidado colectivo, las artes amatorias y la comunión con los ancestros que se conservan en forma de prácticas de medicina tradicional y ancestral entre las comunidades afrocolombianas. Estas expresiones de conocimiento también comprenden formas de llevar el cuerpo y de disputar las nociones de privilegios y distinciones que tienen una matriz colonial, para cuestionarlas y afirmar otras formas de ser y estar en el mundo.

Esta exposición muestra que, como cada pueblo, cultural y grupo social, las y los afrocolombianos han preservado conocimientos que se transmiten de forma oral, a través de la escucha y la observación y por otras formas menos institucionales de aprendizaje. Estas formas del cuidado, el tratamiento de padecimientos y enfermedades del cuerpo y del espíritu y la relación con los ancestros son una manifestación de la capacidad que tiene cada cultura para producir y preservar los conocimientos que garantizan su sobrevivencia. Aunque estos modos de conocimiento han sido muchas veces desestimados por los saberes hegemónicos, han probado, durante mucho tiempo, su efectividad para tejer comunidad y para reproducir otras formas de ser y vivir en colectivo. 

La exposición incluye obras de Joyce Rivas Medina, Jeison Riascos (El Murcy), Wilson Borja Marroquín y Margarita Ariza Aguilar. 

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BCYF Johnson Community Center Ribbon Cutting

Join Mayor Wu for the official reopening celebration on October 8!

October 8, 2024
2024-10-08T13:15:00 - 2024-10-08T14:15:00

Mayor Michelle Wu will join Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the Property Management Department, the Boston Housing Authority, elected officials, and Mission Hill residents to officially reopen the BCYF Johnson Community Center which has not been a City community center since 2010.

October 8, 2024
2024-10-08T13:15:00 - 2024-10-08T14:15:00
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BCYF Curley Community Center Open House

See what exciting programs and events we will be offering for the fall session!

September 24, 2024
2024-09-24T16:00:00 - 2024-09-24T19:00:00

BCYF Curley Community Center, 1663 Columbia Road in South Boston, invites you to stop by their fall Open House on Tuesday, September 24 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Learn what's planned for fall programming including new classes, see what's planned for older adults, view the Children's Room schedule and hear about expanded capacity and frequency of fitness classes. There will also be the opportunity to take an informal tour of the facility and speak with staff. Staff will also be available to assist with membership registration.

Whether you are a current member or have never been there we would love to see you there!

September 24, 2024
2024-09-24T16:00:00 - 2024-09-24T19:00:00
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Historic Beacon Hill Meet and Greet

On Thursday, September 26, 2024 staff at the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a meet and greet to introduce residents and business owners to the day-to-day operations of the historic district.

September 26, 2024
2024-09-26T18:00:48 - 2024-09-26T19:30:48

On July 3, 2024, Governor Maura Healey approved Home Rule Petition H.4076, expanding the Historic Beacon Hill District's boundaries. Sponsored by State Representative Jay Livingstone, this petition was driven by Beacon Hill residents who sought to extend the district's northern boundary from 40 feet south of Cambridge Street to the curb. This adjustment allows the Commission to review any proposed changes to buildings on the south side of Cambridge Street.

We invite you to join us on September 26, 2024, either online or in person, for a discussion about the district's rules and regulations. While the focus will be on Cambridge Street, all Beacon Hill residents are encouraged to attend. The meeting will cover:

BH MAP

  • Commissioner Members: Learn about the Commission's members and their decision-making process. 
  • Point of Contact: Find out who to reach for further questions.
  • Areas of Commission Purview: Understand what types of work the Commission reviews.
  • Resources: Discover what information is available to applicants.

We look forward to your participation and input.

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NOTE: After 5:30 PM, please use the congress street entrance of City Hall. 

 

NOTICE OF ACCOMODATION

ENGLISH: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at BLC@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-635-1935.

SPANISH- ESPAÑOL: Hayservicios de interpretación, traducción y adaptaciones para discapacidades a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a BLC@boston.gov., LCA@boston.gov o llamando a 617-635-1935.

HAITIAN CREOLE-KREYÒL AYISYEN: Sèvisentèpretasyon, tradiksyon, ak sèvis akomodasyon pou andikape disponib pou ou gratis. Si w bezwen sèvis sa yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan BLC@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov oswa 617-635-1935.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE- 繁體中文: 我們可以為您提供免費的口譯,筆譯,和殘疾人士合理照顧服務。如有需要,請前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至 BLC@boston.gov,LCA@boston.gov或致電617-635-1935.

VIETNAMESE- TIẾNG VIỆT:Cácdịch vụ thông dịch, dịch thuật và hỗ trợ người khuyết tật được cung cấp miễn phí cho bạn. Nếu bạn cần họ, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ BLC@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov hoặc 

SIMPLIFIED CHINESE- 简体中文: 我们可以为您提供免费的口译,笔译,和残疾人士合理照顾服务。如有需要,前与我们联系,发电子邮件至BLC@boston.gov,LCA@boston.gov 或致电617-635-1935.

CABOVERDEANCREOLE-KRIOLU: Nutaoferese-busirvisus di interpretason, traduson y sirvisus di komodason pa gentis ku difisénsia di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email BLC@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-1935.

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PORTUGUESE-PORTUGUÊS:Disponibilizamos serviços de tradução e interpretação e adaptações especiais para pessoas com deficiências gratuitamente. Para solicitar, envie e-mail para BLC@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou ligue para 617-635-1935.

FRENCH-FRANÇAIS: Lesservices d'interprétation, de traduction et d'adaptation aux personnes handicapées sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à BLC@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou au 617-635-1935.

SOMALI- AFSOOMAALI: Adeegyadatarjumaadda luuqadaha iyo hoyga naafada ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir BLC@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ama 617-635-1935.

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یرجى التواصل معنا على البرید الألكتروني gov.boston@LCA،gov.boston@BLC، أو على رقم .الھاتف

1935-635-617

 

 

 

September 26, 2024
2024-09-26T18:00:48 - 2024-09-26T19:30:48
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Downtown Comedy Nights

Downtown Comedy Nights is presented by Pitch Black Media and supported by the Wake Up The Night Grant.

September 12, 2024
  • 7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Estella Restaurant
    49 Temple Place
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Office of Nightlife Economy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-12T19:30:25 - 2024-09-12T21:30:00

Estella comedy night

Get ready to laugh your socks off at Estella's Underground Comedy Spot - the hottest comedy night in town!

 
September 12, 2024
  • 7:30pm - 9:30pm
  • Estella Restaurant
    49 Temple Place
    Boston, MA 02111
  • Contact:
    Office of Nightlife Economy
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-12T19:30:25 - 2024-09-12T21:30:00
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City Hall To Go: Hyde Park

Join us on September 26, 2024, as we make a scheduled stop in Hyde Park at Hyde Park Post Office, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. 

September 26, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Hyde Park Post Office
    1280 Hyde Park Ave
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-26T17:00:59 - 2024-09-26T18:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note, that we do not accept cash payments on the truck.

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request

  • Affidavit resident sticker

  • Appeal parking ticket

  • Basic Inspectional Services

  • Business certificate

  • Census registration

  • File discrimination claim

  • File domestic partnership

  • Handicap parking

  • Medicaid and health insurance applications

  • Pay delinquent excise

  • Pay excise tax

  • Pay parking ticket

  • Pay real estate tax

  • Referrals for ASAP services

  • Register dog license

  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Taxi coupons

  • Farmers market coupons

  • Youth Pass registration

September 26, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Hyde Park Post Office
    1280 Hyde Park Ave
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-26T17:00:59 - 2024-09-26T18:30:59
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City Hall To Go: Roslindale

Join us on September 25, 2024, as we make a scheduled stop in Roslindale at Fallon Field, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. 

September 25, 2024
  • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • Fallon Field
    22 Walworth St
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-25T12:30:59 - 2024-09-25T14:00:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note, that we do not accept cash payments on the truck.

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request

  • Affidavit resident sticker

  • Appeal parking ticket

  • Basic Inspectional Services

  • Business certificate

  • Census registration

  • File discrimination claim

  • File domestic partnership

  • Handicap parking

  • Medicaid and health insurance applications

  • Pay delinquent excise

  • Pay excise tax

  • Pay parking ticket

  • Pay real estate tax

  • Referrals for ASAP services

  • Register dog license

  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Taxi coupons

  • Farmers market coupons

  • Youth Pass registration

September 25, 2024
  • 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • Fallon Field
    22 Walworth St
    Boston, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-25T12:30:59 - 2024-09-25T14:00:59
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City Hall To Go: Mattapan

Join us on September 25, 2024, as we make a scheduled stop in Mattapan at B-3 Police Station, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. 

September 25, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • B-3 Police Station
    1165 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-25T10:00:59 - 2024-09-25T11:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note, that we do not accept cash payments on the truck.

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request

  • Affidavit resident sticker

  • Appeal parking ticket

  • Basic Inspectional Services

  • Business certificate

  • Census registration

  • File discrimination claim

  • File domestic partnership

  • Handicap parking

  • Medicaid and health insurance applications

  • Pay delinquent excise

  • Pay excise tax

  • Pay parking ticket

  • Pay real estate tax

  • Referrals for ASAP services

  • Register dog license

  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Taxi coupons

  • Farmers market coupons

  • Youth Pass registration

September 25, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • B-3 Police Station
    1165 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-25T10:00:59 - 2024-09-25T11:30:59
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City Hall To Go: Mid-Dorchester

Join us on September 23, 2024, as we make a scheduled stop in Mid-Dorchester at the Feilds Corner MBTA Station, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. 

September 23, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Feilds Corner MBTA Station
    499 Geneva Ave
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-23T10:00:59 - 2024-09-23T11:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note, that we do not accept cash payments on the truck.

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request

  • Affidavit resident sticker

  • Appeal parking ticket

  • Basic Inspectional Services

  • Business certificate

  • Census registration

  • File discrimination claim

  • File domestic partnership

  • Handicap parking

  • Medicaid and health insurance applications

  • Pay delinquent excise

  • Pay excise tax

  • Pay parking ticket

  • Pay real estate tax

  • Referrals for ASAP services

  • Register dog license

  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Taxi coupons

  • Farmers market coupons

  • Youth Pass registration

September 23, 2024
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Feilds Corner MBTA Station
    499 Geneva Ave
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-23T10:00:59 - 2024-09-23T11:30:59
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City Hall To Go: Roxbury

Join us on September 20, 2024, as we make a scheduled stop in Roxbury at the Roxbury YMCA, from 5–6:30 p.m. 

September 20, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Roxbury YMCA
    399 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-20T17:00:59 - 2024-09-20T18:30:59

Our vibrant City Hall On The Go truck has a scheduled stop near your neighborhood, bringing essential municipal services right to you.

Please note, that we do not accept cash payments on the truck.

CITY HALL ON THE GO SERVICES

  • Absentee ballot request

  • Affidavit resident sticker

  • Appeal parking ticket

  • Basic Inspectional Services

  • Business certificate

  • Census registration

  • File discrimination claim

  • File domestic partnership

  • Handicap parking

  • Medicaid and health insurance applications

  • Pay delinquent excise

  • Pay excise tax

  • Pay parking ticket

  • Pay real estate tax

  • Referrals for ASAP services

  • Register dog license

  • Register to vote

  • Request birth certificate

  • Request death certificate

  • Request marriage certificate

  • Resident parking sticker

  • SNAP applications

  • Taxi coupons

  • Farmers market coupons

  • Youth Pass registration

September 20, 2024
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Roxbury YMCA
    399 M.L.K. Jr Blvd
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Office Civic Organizing
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2024-09-20T17:00:59 - 2024-09-20T18:30:59
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