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Public Art Tour of Boston City Hall Plaza

Join The Art Walk Project for a guided public art tour exploring Boston’s history and contemporary creative landscape surrounding City Hall Plaza.

September 5, 2026
Event Date2026-09-05T11:00:00 - 2026-09-05T13:00:00

The Art Walk Project and the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture invite you to take a walk and experience Boston's iconic City Hall Plaza through a new lens. Join us as we explore some of the incredible pieces of art that reflect on our history, the creative landscape of our city, and help make this a dynamic public space.

This event is supported by the City Hall Plaza Engagement Grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture.

September 5, 2026
Event Date2026-09-05T11:00:00 - 2026-09-05T13:00:00

H2O SOS: Water Warning | Closing Panel

Join us for a panel about art and climate change in Boston to celebrate the exhibitions currently on view at the City Hall Galleries. 

August 13, 2026
Event Date2026-08-13T18:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:00:00

Please join us for the closing celebration of our current exhibitions centered on environmental issues. The event will feature a panel about art and climate change in Boston, and will also begin with a guided water ritual meditation led by Faith Johnson.

Panelists:

  • Lani Asuncion (Artist)
  • Sarah Slavick (Artist)
  • Lisa McCarty (Artist)
  • Catherine McCandless (Senior Climate Resilience Project Manager, City of Boston)
  • Hessann Farooqi (Executive Director, Boston Climate Action Network)
August 13, 2026
Event Date2026-08-13T18:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #3: Copley Square Park

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 19, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Copley Square Park
    560 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-19T10:00:00 - 2026-09-19T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 19, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Copley Square Park
    560 Boylston Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-19T10:00:00 - 2026-09-19T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #2: Highland Park

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 13, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Highland Park
    22-98 Fort Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-13T10:00:00 - 2026-09-13T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 13, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Highland Park
    22-98 Fort Ave
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-13T10:00:00 - 2026-09-13T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #4: Chandler Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 20, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Drive
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 20, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Chandler Pond
    95 Lake Shore Drive
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #5: Scarboro Pond

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond
    Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-26T10:00:00 - 2026-09-26T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 26, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Scarboro Pond
    Circuit Drive
    Boston , MA 02130
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-26T10:00:00 - 2026-09-26T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #6: Boston Public Garden

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 27, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden
    215 Boylston Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-27T10:00:00 - 2026-09-27T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 27, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Boston Public Garden
    215 Boylston Street
    Boston , MA 02116
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-27T10:00:00 - 2026-09-27T12:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop #1: Roslindale Wetlands

Practice your painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series.

September 12, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Roslindale Wetlands
    Hazelmere Road
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T10:00:00 - 2026-09-12T12:00:00

The Watercolor Painting Workshops enable artists of all skill levels to create their own inspired masterpiece. Tips and techniques are provided by an instructor. 

Register Today

All Watercolor Painting Workshops dates

September 12, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Roslindale Wetlands
    Hazelmere Road
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    PARKS DEPARTMENT
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roslindale
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T10:00:00 - 2026-09-12T12:00:00

Ruckus! First Look: The Encore

Join Revolutionary Spaces & be among the first to see Ruckus!, a bold new 25-minute immersive show at the Old South Meeting House that drops you into the heart of Revolutionary Boston!

July 2, 2026
Event Date2026-07-02T19:00:00 - 2026-07-02T21:30:00

Watch the debates and defiance that once filled this iconic space come to life using dynamic sound, dramatic lighting, and projected animations of fiery revolutionaries, determined citizens, and a few unlikely troublemakers whose courage shook these walls.

Celebrate America's 250th in the very place where ordinary people set extraordinary change in motion. Enjoy lively music, snack on summer-inspired fare and tasty drinks, and connect with fellow Boston locals. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show begins at 8:00 PM. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime to reserve your seat. To preserve the integrity of the experience, late entry will not be permitted once Ruckus! has started. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM will be admitted following the conclusion of the show.

Ruckus! is made possible through the generous support of a local private foundation, with major support from The Lynch Foundation, The Hamilton Company Charitable Foundation, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, Massachusetts 250, Meet Boston, and many generous individual supporters.

  • Supporter Ticket: $250
  • Community Champion Ticket: $50
  • Neighbor Ticket: $25
  • Friend Ticket: Free or Pay What You Can*

* Anyone who reserves a Friend Ticket will be placed on a waitlist and will receive attendance confirmation (space permitting) from Revolutionary Spaces closer to the event date.

July 2, 2026
Event Date2026-07-02T19:00:00 - 2026-07-02T21:30:00

The People's House Party

This July, Revolutionary Spaces invites you to Old South Meeting House for The People’s House Party — a joyful civic celebration bringing our community together on the eve of the 250th anniversary.

June 10, 2026
Event Date2026-06-10T10:11:48

This year’s gala marks the start of something new. Guests will enjoy The Exclusive First Look at Ruckus!, a bold new immersive show that invites visitors inside the events and voices of the American Revolution. Expect a warm, nostalgic atmosphere with thoughtful food, vibrant storytelling, and the unmistakable magic of a Boston summer evening in a space where history was made.

Let’s celebrate the spaces that bring us together, and the stories that still shape us!

June 10, 2026
Event Date2026-06-10T10:11:48
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