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Boston Pride Kick-Off

Join us on Thursday, June 1, at City Hall Plaza at 4 p.m. to kickoff Pride month with a flag raising, performances, and Portraits of Pride unveiling!

June 1, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    LGBTQ+ Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-06-01T16:00:00 - 2023-06-01T19:00:00

The Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement and Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture will be celebrating National LGBTQ+ Pride month by hosting, supporting, and amplifying events that serve the local Queer community.

This celebration of National LGBTQ+ Pride Month will feature the unveiling of Portraits of Pride, a photography project that highlights LGBTQ+ leaders, which will remain on the Plaza for the entire month of June. The event will also include a flag raising and several performances including Big Body Kweeng, Neon Calypso, Patty Bourrée, and more!

PRIDE Kickoff flyer

June 1, 2023
  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    LGBTQ+ Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-06-01T16:00:00 - 2023-06-01T19:00:00

Charlestown Community Center Study Community Meeting

Want to see a new community center in Charlestown?

April 26, 2022
Event Date2022-04-26T18:00:00 - 2022-04-26T19:00:00

Join us! This is a public meeting to hear programming and location ideas from the Charlestown community. This is the second community meeting to establish the types of uses and activities the community would like to see in a new center. The study is also exploring location options to build any potential centers on.

April 26, 2022
Event Date2022-04-26T18:00:00 - 2022-04-26T19:00:00

North End Open Mic and Neighborhood Social

North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) hosts a free monthly event on featuring musicians of all levels! Join us for a great night out with friends and live entertainment!

April 22, 2022
  • 7:00pm
  • North End Music and Performing Arts Center
    50 Tileston Street
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-04-22T19:00:00

NEMPAC hosts a free monthly event on Fridays featuring musicians of all levels! Join us for a great night out with friends and live entertainment!

Register for the event

Interested in performing? Email ameek@nempacboston.org

April 22, 2022
  • 7:00pm
  • North End Music and Performing Arts Center
    50 Tileston Street
    Boston, MA 02113
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-04-22T19:00:00

Hyde Park Neighborhood Social

The SPARK Boston Neighborhood Social returns to Hyde Park!

May 11, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Antonios Bacari, 5 Fairmount Avenue
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-05-11T18:00:00 - 2022-05-11T20:00:00

Meet your neighbors, City of Boston employees, and SPARK Boston council members past or present at Antonio's Bacari, Hyde Park's Venetian wine bar and restaurant. We'll have information about our next council cycle, voter registration forms, special guests, and more. Come grab a round with us!

We're recruiting 20 to 35 year old Boston residents from all across the City to participate in Mayor Wu's 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council, a volunteer group of young adults dedicated to advancing civic engagement in their generation and beyond. Applications are open now through Friday, May 13, and can be found online.

May 11, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Antonios Bacari, 5 Fairmount Avenue
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-05-11T18:00:00 - 2022-05-11T20:00:00

East Boston Neighborhood Social

The SPARK Boston Neighborhood Social returns to East Boston!

April 26, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • The Quiet Few, 331 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-04-26T18:00:00 - 2022-04-26T20:00:00

Meet your neighbors, City of Boston employees, and SPARK Boston council members past or present at The Quiet Few, Eastie's whiskey bar. We'll have information about our next council cycle, voter registration forms, special guests, and more. Come grab a round with us! Please note that The Quiet Few is 21+.

We're recruiting 20 to 35 year old Boston residents from all across the city to participate in Mayor Wu's 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council, a volunteer group of young adults dedicated to advancing civic engagement in their generation and beyond. Applications are open now through Friday, May 13, and can be found online.

April 26, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • The Quiet Few, 331 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-04-26T18:00:00 - 2022-04-26T20:00:00

Dorchester Neighborhood Social

The SPARK Boston Neighborhood Social returns to Dorchester, Boston's largest neighborhood!

April 19, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Dorchester Brewing Company
    1250 Massachusetts Avenue
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-04-19T18:30:00 - 2022-04-19T20:30:00

Meet your neighbors, City of Boston employees, and SPARK Boston council members past or present in Dorchester Brewing Company's event space! We'll have information about our next council cycle, voter registration forms, special guests, and more. Come grab a pint with us!

We're recruiting 20- to 35-year-old Boston residents from all across the City to participate in Mayor Wu's 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council, a volunteer group of young adults dedicated to advancing civic engagement in their generation and beyond. Applications are open now through Friday, May 13, and can be found online.

April 19, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Dorchester Brewing Company
    1250 Massachusetts Avenue
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-04-19T18:30:00 - 2022-04-19T20:30:00

Community Iftar 2022

Join us to break bread with friends and neighbors during this month of Ramadan. All are welcome to this multicultural event!

April 22, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2022-04-22T18:30:00 - 2022-04-22T21:00:00

You are invited to Community Iftar 2022 hosted by the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement, Boston Public School’s Office of English Language Learners, and Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson. The event will be on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Building at 2300 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. Face masks will be required.

RSVP for the event

You can also email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov or call 617-635-2980 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!

April 22, 2022
  • 6:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Building
    2300 Washington Street
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Immigrant Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2022-04-22T18:30:00 - 2022-04-22T21:00:00

New Dorchester Community Center Public Meeting

Want to see a new community center in Dorchester?

April 14, 2022
Event Date2022-04-14T18:00:00 - 2022-04-14T19:00:00

Join us! This is a public meeting to hear programming and location ideas from the Dorchester community. This is the fourth community meeting to establish the types of uses and activities the community would like to see in a new center. The study is also exploring location options to build any potential centers on. The presentation from the first three meetings is available online.

 

April 14, 2022
Event Date2022-04-14T18:00:00 - 2022-04-14T19:00:00

Women Veterans Roundtable

The Women Veterans Roundtable will take place on , Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This event will be held at UMass Boston (ballroom A) 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston.

Please click here to register.

If you have any question regarding this event, please feel free to contact our office at 617-635-3026.

March 21, 2026
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • UMASS Boston
    100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, USA
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Veterans Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-21T11:00:00 - 2026-03-21T14:00:00

Enjoy food, fellowship, and hear from a panel of women veterans about their experiences!

Resources for women veterans

March 21, 2026
  • 11:00am - 2:00pm
  • UMASS Boston
    100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, USA
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Veterans Services
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-21T11:00:00 - 2026-03-21T14:00:00

New Dorchester Community Center Public Meeting

Want to see a new community center in Dorchester?

February 28, 2022
Event Date2022-02-28T18:00:00 - 2022-02-28T19:00:00

Join us! This is a public meeting to hear programming and location ideas from the Dorchester community. This is the third of several community meetings to establish the types of uses and activities the community would like to see in a new center. The study is also exploring location options to build any potential centers on. The presentation from the first meeting is available online.

February 28, 2022
Event Date2022-02-28T18:00:00 - 2022-02-28T19:00:00
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