Events

COVID-19 update: Due to public health concerns, the events listed on this page are subject to change. For more information on event and gathering restrictions in Boston, check our COVID-19 reopening website.

The Boston Public Library and Boston Public Schools have separate calendars. For arts and culture events, or to submit your own arts and culture event, visit the ArtsBoston calendar. For information on public hearings and meetings, please search public notices. We also created an RSS feed for City of Boston events.

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May 14, 2021

9:00am-11:00am

Reopen Boston Office Hours

Zoom

Boston,

Price:

FREE

No question is too big or too small! Join us for our weekly Reopen Boston Office Hours.

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11:00am-1:00pm

May 2021 watercolor painting workshops

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
Circuit Drive Bridge

Boston, MA 02130

parks@boston.gov

617-635-4505

Price:

FREE

Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series, hosted by the Mayor’s Mural Crew.

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2:00pm-4:00pm

Reopen Boston Office Hours

Zoom

Boston,

Price:

FREE

No question is too big or too small! Join us for our weekly Reopen Boston Office Hours.

Event details

May 15, 2021

9:00am-1:00pm

Paint and motor oil drop-off

Roxbury Public Works Yard
280 Highland Avenue (Ritchie Street entrance)

Roxbury, MA 02119

publicworks@boston.gov

617-635-4900

Price:

Free

From May through August, Public Works hosts swap shops for surplus paint products and drop-offs for used motor oil. We don’t take paint or motor oil from businesses.

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9:00am

2021 Love Your Block Spring Cleanup

1 City Hall Square

Boston, MA 02201-2006

loveyourblock@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

We're hosting one of our annual Love Your Block Spring Neighborhood Cleanups for 2021 on May 15.

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1:00pm-2:00pm

Bike chat: Carrying things by bike

via Zoom

Boston,

daniela.sanchez@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Come and chat with us about carrying plants, cats, pies, and more by bike!

While we will share our tips and best practices, we would love to highlight *your* stories too. You can share in words, photos, or both.

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May 16, 2021

10:00am-2:00pm

Leaf and yard waste drop-off

500 American Legion Highway

Mattapan, MA 02131

publicworks@boston.gov

617-635-4900

Price:

FREE

We hold drop-off events throughout the year, starting in April.

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May 17, 2021

12:00pm

Opportunity Fund grant info session

Happening online

Boston,

arts@boston.gov

617-635-4445

Price:

FREE

Join us for an information session about the Opportunity Fund grant.

Event website

6:15pm-7:45pm

Upham's Corner Working Advisory Group meeting

Virtual Meeting

Boston, MA 02201

Andrew.Grace@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

The Working Advisory Group is a City-appointed advisory group for the Upham's Corner Implementation process.

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May 18, 2021

3:00pm-4:00pm

Weekly small business call

Zoom

Boston,

Price:

FREE

Join us every Tuesday at 3 p.m.!

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May 19, 2021

11:00am-11:45am

Ponga su negocio Local en Google Search Y Maps

Zoom

Boston,

smallbiz@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Herramientas digitales para crecer su negocio.

Event website

12:00pm-12:45pm

Optimize local business on Google Search and Maps

Zoom

Boston,

smallbiz@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Learn about digital skills to grow your business.

Event website

12:00pm-3:00pm

Free immigration consultations

By phone only

Boston, MA 02201

immigrantadvancement@boston.gov

617-635-2980

Price:

FREE

COVID-19 update: Due to public health concerns, immigration consultations at Boston City Hall are currently by telephone until further notice. Please call 617-635-2980 or email immigrantadvancement@boston.gov to make an appointment or for further questions.

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12:00pm-1:00pm

Blue Hill Avenue virtual office hours (afternoon)

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/92875019053?pwd=bTdaWk56Tmx3Wk13elRvbWNzbWlOZz09

Boston,

btdtransitprograms@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Let's continue the conversation! Come chat with the Transit Team one-on-one to share your concerns, questions, and suggestions about the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

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12:00pm-1:30pm

Historic Preservation Lunch and Learn Workshop

ONLINE

Boston,

THADINE.BROWN@BOSTON.GOV

617-635-0545

Price:

FREE

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5:00pm-7:00pm

Blue Hill Avenue virtual office hours (evening)

Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/95174933296?pwd=eEdoa2prQ1krWkUrSGhqb09nRjQ4UT09

Boston, MA

btdtransitprograms@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Let's continue the conversation! Come chat with the Transit Team one-on-one to share your concerns, questions, and suggestions about the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

Event website

6:00pm-7:00pm

Bike chat: Carrying things by bike

via Zoom

Boston,

daniela.sanchez@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Come and chat with us about carrying plants, cats, pies, and more by bike!

While we will share our tips and best practices, we would love to highlight *your* stories too. You can share in words, photos, or both.

Event website

6:00pm-7:30pm

Titus Sparrow Park Design Meeting

via Zoom

Boston,

annie.blair@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

We're looking for community input regarding issues and opportunities, priorities, and local expertise from park users and neighbors.

Event website

6:00pm-7:00pm

Civic Academy Webinar: Outdoor arts and cultural events

Happening online

Boston,

arts@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

This webinar will focus on how to hold outdoor arts and cultural events this summer.

Event website

6:00pm-7:00pm

'Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them' book talk

ONLINE

Boston,

bpl.rs.events@gmail.com

Price:

FREE

This book talk on the recently-released "Boston's Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them" is part of the Boston Public Library's Local and Family History Lecture Series.

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May 20, 2021

5:00pm-7:00pm

Introduction to Entity Choice for Creative Businesses

Zoom

Boston,

Price:

FREE

In this workshop, we'll introduce the four most common types of business entities for creative enterprises:

Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
Corporations
Limited Liability Companies

We'll focus on the relative advantages, disadvantages, costs, formalities, and general tax consequences of each.

Event website

6:00pm-7:00pm

2021 Boston Cultural Council grantee reception

Happening on Facebook Live

Boston, MA 02201

arts@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Join the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and the Boston Cultural Council (BCC) on May 20, 2021, from 6 - 7 p.m. for a virtual reception to celebrate this year's BCC grantees.

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6:00pm-8:00pm

Woodrow Avenue Neighborhood Association May 2021 Meeting

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.

Boston, MA 02201

stephen.donovan@boston.gov

The Dept. of Neighborhood Development is looking for feedback from the community. Join us to kickoff the community process and share your thoughts.

Event website

May 21, 2021

9:00am-11:00am

Reopen Boston Office Hours

Zoom

Boston,

Price:

FREE

No question is too big or too small! Join us for our weekly Reopen Boston Office Hours.

Event details

11:00am-1:00pm

May 2021 watercolor painting workshops

Franklin Park - Scarboro Pond
Circuit Drive Bridge

Boston, MA 02130

parks@boston.gov

617-635-4505

Price:

FREE

Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series, hosted by the Mayor’s Mural Crew.

Event details

2:00pm-4:00pm

Reopen Boston Office Hours

Zoom

Boston,

Price:

FREE

No question is too big or too small! Join us for our weekly Reopen Boston Office Hours.

Event details

May 22, 2021

9:00am-11:30am

Moakley Park spring cleanup

1005 Columbia Road

Boston,

allison.perlman@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

Make Moakley yours by joining this spring cleanup at the park!

Event website

9:00am-2:00pm

Household hazardous waste, paper shredding, textiles, and electronics drop-off

Central DPW facility
400 Frontage Road

Boston, MA 02118

publicworks@boston.gov

617-635-4900

Price:

Free

Boston residents can safely dispose of hazardous waste, shred unwanted documents, get rid of textiles and clothing, and recycle electronics for free.

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9:30am-12:00pm

Allandale Woods pond and marsh exploration

19 VFW Parkway
(meet at Carriage Path trailhead)

West Roxbury, MA 02132

paul.sutton@boston.gov

617-961-3029

Price:

FREE

Downloads:

Download the flyer

Join Mass Audubon and the Boston Parks Department's Urban Wilds Program for a walk at Allandale Woods as we explore pond and marsh habitat.

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May 24, 2021

7:00pm-8:00pm

Highland Park ACD Open House

Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/98741851258

Boston, MA 02201

jennifer.gaugler@boston.gov

Price:

FREE

The Highland Park Architectural Conservation District Study Committee will host an Open House on Monday, May 24 at 7 pm.

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