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Dorchester: 7 Helen Street Abutters Meeting

Proposal to construct a new four-story, four-unit, fully sprinklered building on a currently vacant lot. There will be a need to apply for multiple variances and relief.

April 21, 2026
Event Date2026-04-21T18:00:00 - 2026-04-21T19:00:00

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: 160 465 8382

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

April 21, 2026
Event Date2026-04-21T18:00:00 - 2026-04-21T19:00:00

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Road Readiness

Gain on-bike confidence skills! We will learn and practice hand signals and advanced bike handling. Class open to all genders.

May 21, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-21T18:00:00 - 2026-05-21T20:00:00

Bicycle Road Readiness Skills (Level 3)

two side-by-side photos showing captures from Level 3 on-bike workshop for adults

If you have the basic biking skills like starting, stopping, and turning, but want to build your confidence to ride in the street, come to a free Road Readiness clinic for adults. Our experienced staff and volunteers will help each participant gain skills and confidence so you’re ready to venture onto the street and keep on rolling! This class is taught entirely in a parking lot. We will run through some fun activities to build skills like using hand signals, shifting gears, and riding in a steady line. You’ll get lots of practice and one-on-one support. This class is open to people of all genders, bikes and helmets provided for duration of the workshop, registration required.

If you cannot yet ride independently across a parking lot, please do not register for this clinic. Our Basic Skills class is more appropriate.

May 21, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Work Inc parking lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-21T18:00:00 - 2026-05-21T20:00:00

Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Do you want to learn or refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided. Class open to all genders.

May 2, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Work Inc Parking Lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T12:00:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Beginner and Basic Skills - Level 1 and 2

two photos showing a group of adult learners on bikes

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride workshop and learn alongside other adults. 

This class is open to all genders, and is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, have not been on a bike for a long time, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bike and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

 

May 2, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Work Inc Parking Lot
    25 Beach Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T12:00:00 - 2026-05-02T14:00:00

Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Interested in learning to ride a bike? Do you want to refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided.

May 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Work inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T10:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

Beginner and Basic Skills

a group of women preparing to learn to bike

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride clinic for women and gender non-conforming adults.

This class is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot. Bike and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

May 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Work inc parking lot
    25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-02T10:00:00 - 2026-05-02T12:00:00

Neighborhood Cleanup at Franklin Park Playstead

The Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing is facilitating a neighborhood cleanup for youth and families on Saturday, April 18, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. at Franklin Park Playstead.

April 18, 2026
Event Date2026-04-18T09:00:00 2026-04-18T09:00:00

Interested volunteers are asked to register for the annual cleanup online:

Register for the event

April 18, 2026
Event Date2026-04-18T09:00:00 2026-04-18T09:00:00

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.

Mayor's Poetry Program Reading 2026

Enjoy poetry readings by local emerging poets and see their work displayed at Boston City Hall in celebration of National Poetry Month.

April 24, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-24T13:00:00 - 2026-04-24T15:00:00

Join us in celebrating the selected poets from the 2026 Mayor's Poetry Program!

At this event you'll get to hear poetry readings on the theme of "belonging," meet the poets, and see their work hanging in Boston City Hall.

RSVP

April 24, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-24T13:00:00 - 2026-04-24T15:00:00

Women's Learn-to-Bike: Basic Skills

Interested in learning to ride a bike? Do you want to refresh basic skills, such as starting, stopping, & turning? Bikes & helmets provided.

April 30, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-30T18:00:28 - 2026-04-30T20:00:28

Beginner and Basic Skills

a group learning basic skills on-bike in a parking lot

Can't remember the last time you were on a bike? Or never learned to ride? Come to a free learn-to-ride clinic for women and gender non-conforming adults.

This class is appropriate for people who have never ridden a bike before, or can pedal but need to work on basic skills (like stopping, turning, and changing gears). It is taught entirely in a parking lot.

April 30, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 25 Beach street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-30T18:00:28 - 2026-04-30T20:00:28

Speaking for Ourselves: Black Autistic Poets

A poetry reading and conversation in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month and National Poetry Month.

April 18, 2026
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Just Book-ish
    1463 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-18T16:00:00 - 2026-04-18T18:00:00

Join us for a poetry reading and conversation featuring Imani Davis, Reign Fakih, and Lewis M. in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month and National Poetry Month! There will be snacks, themed book recommendations, and a gift card giveaway.

RSVP

April 18, 2026
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Just Book-ish
    1463 Dorchester Avenue
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-18T16:00:00 - 2026-04-18T18:00:00

JustBe(Loved) Poetry Slam and Open Mic: Team Selection Finals

JustBe(Loved) is a poetry slam and open mic occurring every first and third Friday, curated by the City of Boston's Poet Laureate Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah and Mass Poetry's Director of Programming Crystal Valentine.

April 3, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 10:00pm
  • JustBook-Ish
    1463 Dorchester Ave
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    JustBook-Ish
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-03T18:00:00 - 2026-04-03T22:00:00

Celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening of poetry featuring the inaugural selection of the Just Be(Loved) Poetry Slam Team and a special reading by poet George Abraham.

April 3, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 10:00pm
  • JustBook-Ish
    1463 Dorchester Ave
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    JustBook-Ish
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-03T18:00:00 - 2026-04-03T22:00:00
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