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Self-Mastery: An Immersive Sound Experience with Marlene Boyette

Join Brandon Breaux and Marlene Boyette for a sound and wellness activation centered on self-and collective care, and shared reflection

October 29, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:30pm
  • 3rd floor
    City Hall
    Boston, 02201
  • Contact:
    Un-Monument Team
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-29T18:00:20 - 2026-10-29T20:30:00

The event will feature a sound bath, a tote bag giveaway with @thefamilyfleamarket, and opportunities for reflection, connection, and dialogue inspired by Brandon Breaux’s Un-Monument project “Self Mastery: Breaking Beyond The Spectacle,” which is currently on view at the City Hall Galleries through November 20, 2026.

Through quilts, paintings, photography, and new media, “Self Mastery” examines breakdancing as a structured pathway to personal growth, tracing five interconnected dimensions of self mastery: self awareness, self control, values, discipline, and reflection.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the exhibit in a brand new way!

UnMonument Self Mastery Sound Bath October 29

October 29, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:30pm
  • 3rd floor
    City Hall
    Boston, 02201
  • Contact:
    Un-Monument Team
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-29T18:00:20 - 2026-10-29T20:30:00

Pumpkin Smash

Have a pumpkin? Don't trash it, smash it!

November 7, 2026
Event Date2026-11-07T11:00:00 - 2026-11-07T14:00:00

 

Bring your pumpkins to our fun smashing stations and make sure it gets composted! 

Please remove glitter, paint, wax, and candles.

This City of Boston event is in collaboration with Mothers Out Front, South Street Youth Center, and Garbage to Garden. 

 

 

November 7, 2026
Event Date2026-11-07T11:00:00 - 2026-11-07T14:00:00

Native American Heritage Month - Artist Talk

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and City Staff for an art display and artist talk to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

November 19, 2026
Event Date2026-11-19T18:00:00 - 2026-11-19T20:00:00

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Erin Genia developed this project during her residency in the Boston Artists-in-Residence (AIR) program. Guests will view the handmade beaded vest created for this project and hear directly from Genia about her work as a Native artist. 

Thursday, November 19, from 6 to 8 pm.

Light refreshments will be provided; registration is requested. 

November 19, 2026
Event Date2026-11-19T18:00:00 - 2026-11-19T20:00:00

Open Circuit: Across Generations

One Creative Space. An all-ages open mic night

November 5, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • The Substation
    4228 Washington Street
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Daniel Bryan
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-05T17:00:00 - 2026-11-05T20:00:00

What happens when generations come together to share their creativity? Join the Age Strong Commission's Creative Aging program and the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) for a special edition of Open Circuit at The Substation!

This intergenerational open mic brings older adults and young people together to share their talents, exchange ideas, and inspire one another. With a live band, spontaneous performances, collaborative art-making, and plenty of opportunities to connect, the evening will be shaped by the people in the room. Come ready to perform, create, connect, or simply enjoy the unexpected!

November 5, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • The Substation
    4228 Washington Street
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Daniel Bryan
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-11-05T17:00:00 - 2026-11-05T20:00:00

Self-Mastery: An Immersive Sound Experience

Join artist Brandon Breaux and Marlene Boyette for a restorative sound bath experience as part of Self-Mastery: Breaking Beyond the Spectacle.

October 29, 2026
Event Date2026-10-29T18:00:20 - 2026-10-29T20:30:00

Join Brandon Breaux and Marlene Boyette for a sound and wellness activation centered on self-and collective care, and shared reflection.

The sound bath will take place in the Mezzanine Gallery on the 3rd floor of Boston City Hall.

Directions: Please enter through the Congress Street entrance, across from Faneuil Hall. After passing through security, take the elevators to the 3rd floor. The Mezzanine Gallery is located past the information desk, to the left of the coffee stand.

Self Mastery is currently on view in the Scollay Square Gallery on the 3rd floor through November 20, 2026.

The event is free and open to all. We hope you’ll join us!

Stone Maps Updated Event Flyer

October 29, 2026
Event Date2026-10-29T18:00:20 - 2026-10-29T20:30:00

E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill

Curious about electric bikes? Stop by E-Bike Demo Area during Ride and Chill Festival in Franklin Park!

October 11, 2026
Event Date2026-10-11T10:00:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

On Sunday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. stop by E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill event at Franklin Park.

two photos of a woman trying out an e-bike

Ride and Chill is a free, safe, and family-friendly event with something for everyone - there will be rides, bike programming for youth, free bike repair clinic, e-bike demo area, as well as fitness classes, music, and food trucks. E-Bike Demo Area is provided by Casa Bikes and Cargo B. 

Casa Bikes is an electric bike store serving the Greater Boston Area wit a vast collection of new e-bikes and accessories. Cargo B is Boston's cargo bike share service—making it easy for households to put down the car keys and hop onto the neighborhood cargo bike for local trips! Easy, accessible and family-friendly

  • E-Bike Demo Area at Ride and Chill will be taking place on Circuit Drive, which will be closed to traffic for the duration of the festival.
  • You can learn more about different types of e-bikes and test ride e-bikes. If you are planning to test-ride, please bring your ID.
  • The E-Bike Demo Area is free and open to the public. Drop-in, no registration required. If you are interested to attend other activities at Ride and Chill, here is more info and registration to the event.
October 11, 2026
Event Date2026-10-11T10:00:00 - 2026-10-11T14:00:00

iViva Boston - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Boston City Hall Plaza! 🎉

October 9, 2026
Event Date2026-10-09T17:00:08 - 2026-10-09T19:00:08

On Friday, October 9, come together with family, friends, and community to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of Boston’s Hispanic and Latino communities.

🎶 Music

💃 Dance

🍴 Food

🎉 Fun

❤️ Heritage and Community

Come celebrate the cultures that make Boston a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming city.

¡Viva Boston! ¡Viva nuestra comunidad! 🇧🇴🇧🇷🇨🇴🇩🇴🇪🇨🇸🇻🇬🇹🇭🇳🇲🇽🇵🇦🇵🇪🇵🇷🇻🇪

October 9, 2026
Event Date2026-10-09T17:00:08 - 2026-10-09T19:00:08

MattaHAUNT Woods Discovery Day

Ever wonder what lurks in Mattahunt Woods—what's growing, crawling, and flying around in there? Come discover it with us!  

October 17, 2026
Event Date2026-10-17T10:00:00 - 2026-10-17T11:30:00

Join the Friends of Mattahunt Woods, the Trustees, and Boston Parks and Recreation for a free discovery event at the Urban Wild. We'll use the iNaturalist app to uncover what lies hidden here: the birds, plants, and fungi that keep these woods thriving. 

This event is FREE. There will also be prizes and activiites for kids, free snacks and refreshments, and Halloween fun! Costumes are encouraged. 

Meet at Matthunt Woods, Colorado Street Entrance at 206 Colorado Street, Mattapan. 

October 17, 2026
Event Date2026-10-17T10:00:00 - 2026-10-17T11:30:00

Odom Serenity Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Join Mayor Wu, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Redefining Our Community (ROC), and the Dorchester community to celebrate the transformation of the Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden! 

October 3, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden
    23 Hopkins Street, Dorchester
    Boston, 02124
  • Contact:
    parks@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T10:30:00 - 2026-10-03T12:00:00

Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden is a new park adjacent to the new Morton Station Village housing development located on Hopkins Street in Mattapan. The park was named to honor the late Steven Phillip Odom, a 13-year-old Dorchester resident who was a victim of gun violence. 

Odom Ribbon Cutting Flyer

 

 

October 3, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden
    23 Hopkins Street, Dorchester
    Boston, 02124
  • Contact:
    parks@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T10:30:00 - 2026-10-03T12:00:00

Open Streets Roslindale

Join us for Open Streets Boston in Roslindale

October 18, 2026
  • 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • Roslindale Square
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-18T10:30:00 - 2026-10-18T15:00:00

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Get ready to celebrate the first-ever Open Streets Boston event in Roslindale! This family-friendly, pedestrian-focused event will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will transform Roslindale Square between Belgrade Avenue and Washington Street into a vibrant, car-free area where people can dream, play, and explore. Open Streets Boston in Roslindale will feature live music, food trucks, kid's activities, and much more!

(All Open Streets Boston events take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Streets will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 9 a.m. and reopen at 4 p.m..)

OSB Rosi Map

October 18, 2026
  • 10:30am - 3:00pm
  • Roslindale Square
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-18T10:30:00 - 2026-10-18T15:00:00

Open Streets Roslindale Vendors

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