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BCYF Hennigan Pool Reopening Celebration

BCYF Hennigan Pool is open! 

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T15:45:00 - 2026-06-22T16:45:00

Join Mayor Wu in celebrating the reopening of the BCYF Hennigan Pool on Monday, June 22 at 3:45 p.m.

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T15:45:00 - 2026-06-22T16:45:00

Roxbury Poetry Festival

A vital gathering of national and local writers.

June 27, 2026
Event Date2026-06-27T10:00:00 - 2026-06-27T22:00:00

You won’t want to miss this FREE day-long celebration of poetry including workshops, featured speakers, and a slam poetry contest where you’ll have the chance to win a publishing deal.

Learn more and register

June 27, 2026
Event Date2026-06-27T10:00:00 - 2026-06-27T22:00:00

Publisher's Poetry Slam

Ten poets will be selected to compete at the Roxbury Poetry Festival in the Publisher’s Poetry Slam. The winning poet will have a chapbook published by Button Poetry!

To participate, submit your manuscript for consideration. Poets are to perform original work without the use of props, costumes or musical accompaniment. Poets should remain within the time limit designated for each round.

Submissions close on June 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Selected poets will be notified by June 16, 2026.

Submit your work

Road of Rainbows Pride 5K

June 6, 2026
Event Date2026-06-06T10:00:00

The Road of Rainbows is an inclusive event that is as much about running as it is about showing off your inner unicorn. All genders are welcome, and it is for LGBTQ+ people and supporters.



Boston Theater Company is committed to making this event economically inclusive. If you cannot afford a ticket, please email assistant@bostontheater.org to receive it for free.

June 6, 2026
Event Date2026-06-06T10:00:00

Summer Series: Echoes Pride Celebration

June 5, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Centanni Park - 41 Second St.
    Cambridge, MA
  • Contact:
    The Glitter House
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Music
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-05T18:00:00 - 2026-06-05T21:00:00

Celebrate Pride and the start of Summer with The House of Glitter at Multicultural Arts Center’s first 2026 Summer Series event Echoes! Warm up workout and Haus of Glitter’s Glitter Revolution Dance Party (featuring drag performance and electrifying disco house set)

June 5, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Centanni Park - 41 Second St.
    Cambridge, MA
  • Contact:
    The Glitter House
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Music
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-05T18:00:00 - 2026-06-05T21:00:00

Slay The Entire Month and Beyond!

Presented by MOLA x Museum of Science!

June 27, 2026
  • 8:00pm - 11:00pm
  • 1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114
    Boston, Ma 02128
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T20:00:00 - 2026-06-27T23:00:00

The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement (MOLA) and the Museum of Science invite Boston’s LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones to an evening that celebrates Pride, uplifts the spectrum of beauty, and highlights the world of science with music and live performances. Titled STEM and Beyond, the MOLA added their own twist to the acronym, STEM (Slay the Entire Month).

As part of the Museum’s Pride Celebration, this event offers LGBTQ+ Bostonians a welcoming and affirming space to gather and celebrate. The evening features music and performances throughout the night, classic Museum of Science interactive presentations, and more. 

June 27, 2026
  • 8:00pm - 11:00pm
  • 1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114
    Boston, Ma 02128
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Festivals and fairs
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-27T20:00:00 - 2026-06-27T23:00:00

JFK Elementary Geothermal Project Public Meeting

The City of Boston will be hosting a public meeting in the JFK Elementary School Auditorium in Jamaica Plain.

June 15, 2026
Event Date2026-06-15T18:00:00 - 2026-06-15T19:00:00

At the meeting, we plan to discuss:

  • the work and schedule for Summer 2026, and
  • how to stay engaged throughout the summer.

Learn about the JFK Geothermal Project

June 15, 2026
Event Date2026-06-15T18:00:00 - 2026-06-15T19:00:00

Diaspora Food Festival

A cultural food festival highlighting Caribbean cuisine, vendors, and community celebration.

June 20, 2026
Event Date2026-06-20T18:00:00 - 2026-06-20T22:00:00
June 20, 2026
Event Date2026-06-20T18:00:00 - 2026-06-20T22:00:00

Caribbean American Heritage Month Flag Raising Ceremony

Official City of Boston flag raising featuring Caribbean diplomatic representation and community celebration.

June 5, 2026
Event Date2026-06-05T12:00:08 - 2026-06-05T14:00:08
June 5, 2026
Event Date2026-06-05T12:00:08 - 2026-06-05T14:00:08

Caribbean Domino Tournament

Community domino tournament bringing together Caribbean organizations and residents for a cultural evening of friendly competition and connection.

June 4, 2026
Event Date2026-06-04T18:00:00 - 2026-06-04T20:00:06
June 4, 2026
Event Date2026-06-04T18:00:00 - 2026-06-04T20:00:06

Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park

June 20, 2026
Event Date2026-06-20T11:00:50 - 2026-06-20T19:00:50

Juneteenth is more than a date on the calendar. It’s a celebration of the freedom, resilience, and joy that our communities build together every single day.

Join us for Juneteenth Freedom Day 2026 on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Franklin Park’s Shattuck Picnic Area.

This annual gathering brings together families, neighbors, community organizations, civic partners, and culture bearers from across Boston and the Commonwealth to honor Juneteenth and celebrate the ongoing work of Black freedom.

This day is all about heritage and real connection. We’re creating a space for everyone to feel like they belong, right in the heart of one of Boston’s most historic parks.

Bring your people. Meet us in the park. Let’s celebrate freedom together.

Juneteenth Freedom Day 2026

Saturday, June 20

11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Franklin Park, Shattuck Picnic Area

2026 Juneteenth Flyer

June 20, 2026
Event Date2026-06-20T11:00:50 - 2026-06-20T19:00:50
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