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Free Bike Repair Workshop

Join us for a free hands-on bike repair workshop and learn the basics of fixing a bike. Everyone welcome, whether you have your bike or not! 

August 15, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from August 15, 2023, 2 times
  • Jackson Mann Community Center
    500 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-08-15T18:00:00 - 2023-08-15T20:00:00
August 15, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from August 15, 2023, 2 times
  • Jackson Mann Community Center
    500 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134
    Boston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
  • Event Type:
    Family friendly
    Outdoor
    Social good
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-08-15T18:00:00 - 2023-08-15T20:00:00

Boston Landmarks Commission

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting or calling +1-929-436-2866 and entering meeting id #917 5970 6761. You can also submit written comments or questions to BLC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    08/07/2023 - 4:30PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District Commission

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom meeting or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # ...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    07/27/2023 - 4:16PM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Ringer Park: Community Meeting #2

Join us at an in-person community engagement meeting to discuss design concepts to Ringer Park.

September 19, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Jackson Mann Community Center (BCYF)
    500 Cambridge Street
    Allston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • 617-504-7709
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-09-19T18:00:00 - 2023-09-19T19:30:00

We'd love for you to join us at our presentation with a question-and-answer session afterward. Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at abigail.chatfield@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-504-7709, by September 5.

September 19, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • Jackson Mann Community Center (BCYF)
    500 Cambridge Street
    Allston, MA 02134
  • Contact:
    B Chatfield
  • send an email
  • 617-504-7709
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-09-19T18:00:00 - 2023-09-19T19:30:00

Culture Nights

A series of events and concerts : a movement promoting expressive music and art for social change.

July 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 88 Seaport Boulevard
    BOSTON, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-28T18:00:00 - 2023-07-28T21:00:00

The series honors artistic voice, freedom, and the gateway to truth and experimentation in the pursuit of justice. Culture Nights is a cultural programming initiative by The Artist Initiative for Revolution (AIR) in partnership with the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Equity and Inclusion Cabinet: Racial Justice.

culture nights - 7.28

July 28, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 88 Seaport Boulevard
    BOSTON, MA 02210
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Family friendly
    Festivals and fairs
    Food and farmers markets
    Music
    Other
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-07-28T18:00:00 - 2023-07-28T21:00:00

Aberdeen Architectural Conservation District

ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our online meeting link or calling 1-929-205-6099 and entering meeting id # ...

The public can offer testimony.
  • 08:00PM
  • Posted:
    07/03/2023 - 10:14AM
  • Accessibility Services
    Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please reach out to the contact listed in this Public Notice.

Route 57 Transit Priority Corridor Open House (Virtual)

Learn about the City of Boston's proposal for transit and safety improvements along the Route 57 corridor! Give your feedback and talk to City staff about the design concept and learn about the work that went into it.

August 9, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Matthew Petersen
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-08-09T18:30:00 - 2023-08-09T20:00:00

The City of Boston Transportation Department will be presenting a design proposal for the Route 57 Transit Priority Corridor project in a virtual open house on August 9th on Zoom. Interpretation in Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin, and Cantonese will be provided. CART captioning will be provided. Learn about the changes proposed for the corridor, and talk to City staff about what you like and what you don't like about the design. Registration is required; click here to register for the event.

August 9, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Via Zoom
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Matthew Petersen
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-08-09T18:30:00 - 2023-08-09T20:00:00

Route 57 Transit Priority Corridor Open House (In-Person)

Come to the Jackson-Mann BCYF and learn about the City of Boston's proposal for transit and safety improvements along the Route 57 corridor! Give your feedback and talk to City staff about the design concept and learn about the work that went into it. Dinner provided.

August 2, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 500 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Matthew Petersen
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-08-02T18:00:00 - 2023-08-02T21:00:00

The City of Boston Transportation Department will be presenting a design proposal for the Route 57 Transit Priority Corridor project in an open-house setting on August 2nd at the Jackson-Mann community center. Dinner will be provided, and interpretation in Spanish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, American Sign Language, Mandarin, and Cantonese will be provided. Learn about the changes proposed for the corridor, and talk to City staff about what you like and what you don't like about the design.

August 2, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 500 Cambridge Street
    Boston, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Matthew Petersen
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-08-02T18:00:00 - 2023-08-02T21:00:00

Event Materials

Route 57 Transit Priority Corridor Open House Flyer

Download Event Flyer

2025 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Allston-Brighton

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 11, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 11, 2025, until July 25, 2025
  • Portsmouth Street Playground
    35 Portsmouth Street
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-11T10:00:00 - 2025-07-11T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

July 11, 2025
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from July 11, 2025, until July 25, 2025
  • Portsmouth Street Playground
    35 Portsmouth Street
    Boston , MA 02135
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Art
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-11T10:00:00 - 2025-07-11T12:00:00

Ringer Playground Design Meeting #1

Join us at an online community engagement meeting to discuss Phase 1 of our new capital project to Ringer Park.

June 27, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • VIA ZOOM
    Allston,
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-06-27T18:00:00 - 2023-06-27T19:30:00

We'd love for you to join us in our online presentation with a question-and-answer session afterward.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at Abigail.Chatfield@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-504-7709 by June 13.

June 27, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • VIA ZOOM
    Allston,
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-06-27T18:00:00 - 2023-06-27T19:30:00
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