Events

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.

May 20, 2019

9:30am-10:30am

Neighborhood Coffee Hour - Mattapan

Walker Playground

550 Norfolk Street

Mattapan, MA 02126

parks@boston.gov

617-635-4505

Price:

FREE

Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Walsh and staff from City departments.

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10:00am-12:00pm

Community Preservation Neighborhood Meet and Greet

Roslindale Public Library

4246 Washington St

Roslindale, MA 02131

THADINE.BROWN@BOSTON.GOV

Price:

FREE

There will be a Community Preservation Neighborhood Meet and Greet on May 20 at 10 a.m.

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2:00pm-6:00pm

Custom House observation deck tour

Custom House Tower

3 McKinley Square

Boston, MA 02109

617-310-6300

Price:

$7 donation (100% goes to Boston Children’s Hospital)

One of Boston’s first skyscrapers, the Custom House now houses a Marriott timeshare vacation resort.

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6:00pm-7:30pm

South End new construction walking tour

100 Chandler Street

Just outside of Delux Cafe

Boston, MA 02116

john.amodeo@ibigroup.com

617-921-5579

Price:

FREE

The South End Landmark District is a case study for new construction in a historic district.

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May 21, 2019

10:00am-12:00pm

Community Preservation Neighborhood Meet and Greet

Adam Street Public Library

690 Adams Street

Dorchester, MA 02122

THADINE.BROWN@BOSTON.GOV

Price:

FREE

There will be a Community Preservation Neighborhood Meet and Greet on May 21 at 10 a.m.

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1:00pm-2:30pm

Emergency preparedness training for people with disabilities

Boston City Hall

1 City Hall Square

5th Floor, Piemonte Room

Boston, MA 02201

disability@boston.gov

617-635-3682

Price:

FREE

The Boston Disability Commission is hosting this event with the Massachusetts Office on Disability to ensure that people with disabilities are prepared in emergencies.

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2:00pm-6:00pm

Custom House observation deck tour

Custom House Tower

3 McKinley Square

Boston, MA 02109

617-310-6300

Price:

$7 donation (100% goes to Boston Children’s Hospital)

One of Boston’s first skyscrapers, the Custom House now houses a Marriott timeshare vacation resort.

Event details

6:00pm-7:30pm

Boston By Map

Copley Square Boston Public Library, Mezzanine Computer Lab

700 Boylston Street

Boston, MA 02116

blipton@bpl.org

617-859-2283

Price:

FREE

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Leventhal Map and Education Center website

Interested in Boston history? Like old maps of the city? This class will show you how to use historic maps to illustrate Boston’s history.

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May 22, 2019

9:30am-10:30am

Neighborhood Coffee Hour - South Boston

Moakley Park (Dorothy Curran Tot lot)

1005 Columbia Road

South Boston, MA 02127

parks@boston.gov

617-635-4505

Price:

FREE

Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Walsh and staff from City departments.

Event details

10:30am

Military Heroes Garden of Flags on the Boston Common

Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common

Near Beacon and Charles Street

Boston, MA 02111

info@massmilitaryheroes.org

888-909-HERO (4376)

Price:

FREE

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Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund website

On Thursday, May 22, the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund will host a service at 10:30 a.m. at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common.

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2:00pm-6:00pm

Custom House observation deck tour

Custom House Tower

3 McKinley Square

Boston, MA 02109

617-310-6300

Price:

$7 donation (100% goes to Boston Children’s Hospital)

One of Boston’s first skyscrapers, the Custom House now houses a Marriott timeshare vacation resort.

Event details

6:00pm-7:30pm

Boston City Hall lecture

Piemonte Room, Boston City Hall

1 City Hall Square

Boston, MA 02201

lsitterley@gmail.com

617-367-2345

Price:

FREE

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Boston By Foot website

Join Dr. Brian Sirman for a lecture about Boston City Hall.

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May 23, 2019

9:15am-10:15am

Neighborhood Coffee Hour - Back Bay / Beacon Hill

Commonwealth Avenue Mall

15P Commonwealth Avenue

(Between Arlington and Berkeley Streets)

Back Bay, MA 02116

parks@boston.gov

617-635-4505

Price:

FREE

Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Walsh and staff from City departments.

Event details

2:00pm-6:00pm

Custom House observation deck tour

Custom House Tower

3 McKinley Square

Boston, MA 02109

617-310-6300

Price:

$7 donation (100% goes to Boston Children’s Hospital)

One of Boston’s first skyscrapers, the Custom House now houses a Marriott timeshare vacation resort.

Event details

4:00pm-5:30pm

In the Yard: Charlestown Navy Yard's 1833 Dry Dock 1

Building 22

Charlestown Navy Yard

Boston, MA 02129

Price:

FREE

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USS Constitution event website

View the 186-year-old Dry Dock 1 in the Charlestown Navy Yard.

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5:00pm-6:00pm

Tenant Rights Workshop

Department of Neighborhood Development

26 Court Street

First Floor

Boston, MA 02108

housingstability@boston.gov

617-635-4200

Price:

FREE

A housing professional will provide an overview of tenant rights and responsibilities.

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6:00pm

MassMex MassChallenge Innovation Night

Workbar Cambridge

45 Prospect Street

Cambridge, MA 02139

sparkboston@boston.gov

617-918-4343

Price:

FREE

MassMex — in partnership with MassChallege and Planeta Marketing Lab — is hosting an evening with Healthcare, Blockchain, and AI startups from Mexico in Boston.

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6:00pm-7:00pm

'Constructing King's Chapel': An architecture and material culture tour

King's Chapel

58 Tremont Street

Boston, MA 02108

faye@kings-chapel.org

Price:

$10 (Please contact for information about student and military discounts)

"Constructing King's Chapel" explores the church's 333-year history through its architecture and material culture.

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6:30pm-7:30pm

Old North Church photography exhibit opening reception

Old North Church

193 Salem Street

North End, MA 02113

617-858-8231

Price:

FREE

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Old North Church Patriots Corner website

View the first art show in the Old North Church's exhibition space, Patriots Corner Gallery, located in the Clough House on the Unity Court side of the campus.

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7:00pm-9:00pm

A history of Brighton and Allston's Cambridge Street

Brighton Marine Health Center

77 Warren Street

Brighton, MA 02135

charliev57@aol.com

Price:

FREE

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Brighton Allston Historical Society website

Join us as we delve into the history of Cambridge Street.

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May 25, 2019

10:00am-11:30am

Tour of Longfellow Bridge

Meet outside CVS on Charles Circle

near entrance to Longfellow Bridge

Boston, MA 02114

mrosales@rosalespartners.com

617-635-3850

Price:

FREE

Bridge designer Miguel Rosales will conduct an in-depth tour of the restoration and rehabilitation of the landmark bridge.

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11:00am-12:30pm

Guided tour along the restored Muddy River

REI, Landmark Center

401 Park Drive

Boston, MA 02215

ebradley@emeraldnecklace.org

617-522-2700

Price:

FREE

After decades spent underground beneath a parking lot, a portion of the Muddy River has been uncovered to see daylight once again.

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11:00am-12:00pm

Walking Tour of Stony Brook, Jamaica Plain

Stony Brook MBTA Stop

100 Boylston Street

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

info@jphs.org

Price:

FREE

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Jamaica Plain Historical Society website

Explore a fascinating industrial area at the geographic heart of Boston.

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12:00pm-3:00pm

2019 opening weekend of Fort Independence

Castle Island

2010 Day Blvd

South Boston, MA 02127

castleisland8@gmail.com

857-250-7755

Price:

FREE

Free guided tours of Fort Independence are provided by volunteers of the Castle Island Association each weekend and holiday from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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1:00pm-3:00pm

A visit with Paul Revere

Paul Revere House

19 North Square

North End, MA 02113

emily@paulreverehouse.org

617-523-2338

Price:

Free with price of admission: $1 - $5

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Paul Revere House website

David Connor brings Boston’s favorite patriot vividly to life.

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1:00pm-2:00pm

Charlestown Navy Yard: Then and Now

Charlestown Navy Yard

114 16th Street

Charlestown Navy Yard Flagpole

Boston, MA 02129

info@jphs.org

Price:

FREE

Learn about the history of the Charlestown Navy Yard from 1800-1974.

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2:00pm-6:00pm

Custom House observation deck tour

Custom House Tower

3 McKinley Square

Boston, MA 02109

617-310-6300

Price:

$7 donation (100% goes to Boston Children’s Hospital)

One of Boston’s first skyscrapers, the Custom House now houses a Marriott timeshare vacation resort.

Event details

May 26, 2019

11:00am-5:00pm

Institute of Contemporary Art Watershed Opening Day

256 Marginal Street

Located in the Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina

East Boston, MA 02128

info@icaboston.org

617-478-3100

Price:

FREE

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ICA Watershed website

The ICA Watershed opens for the season (May 26 - September 2) with the U.S. premiere of the immersive video installation "Purple" by artist and filmmaker John Akomfrah.

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2:00pm-3:30pm

Adventures at Sea: Bostonians in the Age of Sail

State and Congress Streets

Outside the entrance to 60 State Street

Boston, MA 02109

info@bostonbyfoot.org

617-367-2345

Price:

$15

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