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New Date! CPA Meet and Greet at Peoples Baptist Church of Boston

Join us in person at the Peoples Baptist Church of Boston (Lower Roxbury) to learn how to secure funding for the projects that matter most to your community—from affordable housing and historic preservation, to new parks and recreation spaces. 

August 17, 2026
Event Date2026-08-17T18:00:00 - 2026-08-17T19:30:00

This meeting will be held in person at the Peoples Baptist Church of Boston (Lower Roxbury). Please register for the event below. 

We will review eligibility requirements, the application process, and more. Our team is here to support you in bringing your vision to life for 2027.

August 17, 2026
Event Date2026-08-17T18:00:00 - 2026-08-17T19:30:00

CPA Meet and Greet (Virtual)

Join us online to learn how to secure funding for the projects that matter most to your community—from affordable housing and historic preservation, to new parks and recreation spaces. 

July 22, 2026
Event Date2026-07-22T18:00:00 - 2026-07-22T19:30:00

This meeting will be held on zoom. Please register below to receive a secure zoom meeting link. 

We will review eligibility requirements, the application process, and more. Our team is here to support you in bringing your vision to life for 2027.

July 22, 2026
Event Date2026-07-22T18:00:00 - 2026-07-22T19:30:00

Boston Urban Wilds | Gallery Reception

Join us to celebrate Lisa McCarty's solo exhibition at Boston City Hall!

July 30, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Mayor's Neighborhood Gallery, 2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-30T17:00:00 - 2026-07-30T19:00:00

Boston Urban Wilds: Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation and Community is now on view at the Mayor's Neighborhood Gallery (2nd floor) in Boston City Hall. Through photographs by Lisa McCarty, this exhibition highlights unique environments that have been protected by the Boston Urban Wilds program, as well as the people who care for and commune with these wilds. Don't miss your chance to discover these spaces and connect with the artist!

Directions: Please use the entrance located on Congress St, across from Faneuil Hall. Pass security and take the elevators to the 2nd floor.

This exhibition is organized in partnership with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Boston Environment Department, and is on view now through August 14, 2026. For more information please visit the City Hall Gallaries page.

July 30, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Mayor's Neighborhood Gallery, 2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-30T17:00:00 - 2026-07-30T19:00:00

Jazz at the Fort: George W. Russell Jr. and Company

Neighborhood Concerts are presented by Bank of America.

August 2, 2026
  • 5:00pm
  • Highland Park
    Beech Glen Street
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve Kruszkowski
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-02T17:00:00

Jazz at the Fort, in partnership with Berklee College of Music, presents George W. Russell Jr. and Company


About George W. Russell Jr.

Prior to becoming chair of the Harmony and Jazz Composition Department, George W. Russell Jr. served as a professor of harmony and piano. He has been awarded the Ted Pease Award for Excellence in Teaching, along with the Curriculum Development Award for the Writing Division. He has also been recognized with the highest award that Berklee gives to faculty, the Most Distinguished Faculty Award. Russell’s motto is, “I would rather inspire than require.” He is known as a source of encouragement and inspiration to anyone who crosses paths with him.

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Russell is a performer, composer, and educator. He began taking piano lessons when he was 7 years old. Along with studying formally, he had the fortune of growing up playing at his local church. There was no written music at church, so he was given the opportunity to develop his ear.

As he continued studying music in college, Russell discovered jazz and the harmonies that are used in jazz. It was then that he began to understand, from a theoretical viewpoint, what exactly he was playing, both in church and in his classical repertoire. In that period of time, his unique fusion of gospel and jazz began to form. His performances range from solo piano to a groove-oriented jazz trio to a soulful, fresh-sounding larger ensemble that arouses the listener's intellect and, most importantly, touches their soul. His playing is filled with passion, fire, soul, and spirit.

August 2, 2026
  • 5:00pm
  • Highland Park
    Beech Glen Street
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve Kruszkowski
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-02T17:00:00

Canceled:
Neighborhood Concert Series - Mattapan: National Night Out with Stone Gon

Reason for cancellation: Weather
August 3, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Hunt Almont Playground
    40 Almont St
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-03T18:30:00 - 2026-08-03T20:00:00

Bring a blanket or chair and get ready to dance. In partnership the with Boston Police Department's National Night Out, enjoy the sounds of Stone Gon.

August 3, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Hunt Almont Playground
    40 Almont St
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-03T18:30:00 - 2026-08-03T20:00:00

Roslindale: 659 Hyde Park Avenue Abutters Meeting

Seeking shed storage for tools and other items for the house. 

April 16, 2026
Event Date2026-04-16T19:00:00 - 2026-04-16T20:00:00

The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. 

Meeting ID: 160 663 9389

Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).

 

April 16, 2026
Event Date2026-04-16T19:00:00 - 2026-04-16T20:00:00

Emerald Necklace Waterways Walking Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

September 20, 2026
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T14:00:00

Walk the waterways of the legendary Emerald Necklace from the Back Bay Fens to Jamaica Pond. On this guided journey, follow the green ribbon designed by Frederick Law Olmsted as it winds through historic parks, scenic waterways, and hidden landscapes across the city. Discover the parks that connect Boston—one park at a time. Please bring plenty of water and comfortable shoes. 

  • Meeting location will be at the flag pole at the Back Bay Fens Victory Gardens at 1200 Boylston Street, Fenway, MA 02215. 
  • Ending location will be at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse located at 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. 
  • All ages.
  • Registration is not required at this time

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage or call (617) 635-7383.

This program has been updated to focus on the Emerald Necklace waterways and will feature a shorter walking route. 

 

September 20, 2026
Event Date2026-09-20T10:00:00 - 2026-09-20T14:00:00

Stable Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

September 3, 2026
Event Date2026-09-03T16:00:00 - 2026-09-03T17:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers on a tour of our stable as we introduce you to our equine partners. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the Boston Park Rangers operate their stable.

  • Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
  • For all ages 
  • Tour length 1 - 1.5 hours
  • Parking is available onsite

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

 

September 3, 2026
Event Date2026-09-03T16:00:00 - 2026-09-03T17:30:00

Franklin Park Ruins Tour

Join the Boston Park Rangers as we offer FREE environmental education through guided tours and nature-based programming intended for ALL AGES. 

August 8, 2026
Event Date2026-08-08T14:00:00 - 2026-08-08T15:00:00

Explore the hidden history of Franklin Park on a guided walking tour through its forgotten ruins. Discover overgrown stonework, lost structures, and the stories behind the park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Perfect for curious locals, history lovers, and urban explorers. Uncover the secrets hiding in Boston’s largest park.

  • Please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes
  • For ages 15+
  • Event time range 1 - 1.5 hours

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

 

August 8, 2026
Event Date2026-08-08T14:00:00 - 2026-08-08T15:00:00

Immigrant Advancement Community Office Hours - Copley

Join us for our in-person Community Office Hours! 

October 22, 2026
  • 12:30pm - 2:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the 4th instance of this set, starting from February 26, 2026, until December 24, 2026
  • 700 Boylston St.
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T12:30:00 - 2026-10-22T14:30:00

Looking for support getting connected to resources and navigating City services? Meet with the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement during our community office hours at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. 

Office hours will take place on the following days:

  • First Thursday of every month from 4 - 7 p.m. at the East Boston branch
  • Fourth Thursday of every month from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the Copley branch

Registration is not required, and interpretation and disability accommodations will be available.

Community office hours flyer

October 22, 2026
  • 12:30pm - 2:30pm
    Repeats monthly on Thursday, but only the 4th instance of this set, starting from February 26, 2026, until December 24, 2026
  • 700 Boylston St.
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-22T12:30:00 - 2026-10-22T14:30:00
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