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Boston After Dark at Dorchester YMCA (Dorchester)

August 8, 2025
Event Date2025-08-08T18:00:00 - 2025-08-08T21:00:00

Boston After Dark promotes youth summer safety by creating safe and fun spaces for teens (14-18 year olds) on Friday evenings throughout the summer. The goal is to activate spaces across Boston’s neighborhoods in collaboration with BCYF and YMCA centers. Past events included basketball tournaments, paint nights, pool parties, movie nights, and more. All events include free food, merch giveaways, and a live DJ - don't miss out on the fun this summer season! 

August 8, 2025
Event Date2025-08-08T18:00:00 - 2025-08-08T21:00:00

Dorchester: 396 Harvard Street Abutters Meeting 6/24/2025

Change of Occupancy to add the Place of worship. Addition to existing building to enlarge space as per the architectural drawings.

June 24, 2025
Event Date2025-06-24T18:00:55 - 2025-06-24T19:00:55

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: 833 3294 0257

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

 

June 24, 2025
Event Date2025-06-24T18:00:55 - 2025-06-24T19:00:55

Unity Walk

Join the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services Faith-based initiatives Unity Walks 

June 5, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Harambee Park
    15 Talbot Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Will Dickerson
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-05T17:30:00 - 2025-06-05T18:30:00

Join the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, City staff, community and faith leaders during our annual Unity Walks throughout Boston. This will be a time to come together as a community to discuss issues of solidarity and summer safety!

Rain Location

Perkins Community Center

155 Talbot Ave

Boston, MA 02124

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Faith-Based Senior Advisor Will Dickerson at william.dickerson2@boston.gov. 

June 5, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Harambee Park
    15 Talbot Ave
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Will Dickerson
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-05T17:30:00 - 2025-06-05T18:30:00

Dorchester: 61 Columbia Road Abutters Meeting 6/18/2025

 Erect single story commercial building with parking and occupied basement. Building to contain Auditorium, Gym, and Offices uses. Combine lots 1400946001, 1400945000, 1400944000, and 1400943000.Proposing 27 parking spaces. Demolition of existing building under SF:# eplan - BOA

June 18, 2025
Event Date2025-06-18T18:00:00 - 2025-06-18T19:00:00

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:  853 5253 7043

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

June 18, 2025
Event Date2025-06-18T18:00:00 - 2025-06-18T19:00:00

Dorchester: 118 Bowdoin Street Abutters Meeting 6/11/2025

Finish basement Amendment to ALT1381708

June 16, 2025
Event Date2025-06-16T19:00:26 - 2025-06-16T20:00:26

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: 875 6231 0481

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

June 16, 2025
Event Date2025-06-16T19:00:26 - 2025-06-16T20:00:26

SPARK Pride: Dorchester Neighborhood Social

Get ready to SPARK some joy at SPARK Pride: Dorchester Neighborhood Social! ✨🌈

June 18, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Dorchester Brewing Company
    1250 Massachusetts Ave
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-18T18:00:00 - 2025-06-18T20:00:01

Celebrate Pride Month the Dorchester way — with community, connection, and a whole lot of love 💕 Meet your neighbors, mingle with local leaders, and champion causes that make our city shine. We will have live entertainment with a performance by Lilly Rose Vallore 💃 and food provided by M&M BBQ 🍔



Hosted by SPARK Boston — Mayor Michelle Wu’s 20-35 civic crew 💪

Proudly sponsored by GW&K Investments 💖



📍 Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02125

📅 June 18th, 6pm-8pm (21+ event)

🤝Come for the vibes, stay for the community



Because being neighborly is what? FUNDAMENTAL!!! 💅

June 18, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Dorchester Brewing Company
    1250 Massachusetts Ave
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Aidan McDonough
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
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  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-18T18:00:00 - 2025-06-18T20:00:01

Echoes of Freedom

June 18, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • The Strand Theatre
    543 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-18T18:30:16 - 2025-06-18T20:30:16

Join us for Echoes of Freedom, an evening of music, history, and celebration featuring the Howard University Gospel Choir, in honor of Juneteenth.

Founded at the legendary Howard University, one of the nation’s premier Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the Howard Gospel Choir has inspired audiences around the world with their soul-stirring harmonies and commitment to preserving the rich traditions of gospel music.

This special performance will uplift, reflect, and celebrate Black resilience and liberation, filling the historic Strand Theatre with songs of hope, struggle, and triumph.

Come early, bring your loved ones, and experience a night where music meets movement—where history echoes into the present.

This event is free and open to all.

Register

June 18, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • The Strand Theatre
    543 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Susan McCollin
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-06-18T18:30:16 - 2025-06-18T20:30:16

From the Islands to the Ave

Caribbean Flag Installation Celebration

May 31, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Bianca Rose
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
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  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-31T12:00:44 - 2025-05-31T15:00:44

Join Mayor Michelle Wu and members of the community at Harambee Park (next to the Boys & Girls Club) as we celebrate the installation of 35 Caribbean flags along Blue Hill Avenue, from Mattapan Square to American Legion Highway.

This event honors the rich cultures and contributions of Boston’s Caribbean communities. For the first time, flags representing the full range of Caribbean nations will be displayed along this major corridor, recognizing the vibrant presence of Caribbean residents in our city.

All are welcome to come share in the celebration. Enjoy Caribbean music, local food vendors, and community connection.

We look forward to seeing you there!

May 31, 2025
  • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Harambee Park
    930 Blue Hill Ave
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Bianca Rose
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-31T12:00:44 - 2025-05-31T15:00:44

Dorchester: 4 Leroy Street Abutters Meeting 6/05/2025

Renovating basement, extended space from basement to connect to first floor. 

June 5, 2025
Event Date2025-06-05T18:00:13 - 2025-06-05T19:00:13

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: 843 3216 4022

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

June 5, 2025
Event Date2025-06-05T18:00:13 - 2025-06-05T19:00:13

Dorchester: 762 Adams Street Abutters Meeting 6/04/2025

Proposal: Applicant Maria Blasi, D/B/A Blasi Restaurant intends to apply to the Licensing Board to add live entertainment after 10:30 p.m. to her current restaurant w/ takeout use hours of operation to be discussed.

June 4, 2025
Event Date2025-06-04T18:00:57 - 2025-06-04T19:00:57

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: 838 9887 3510

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

June 4, 2025
Event Date2025-06-04T18:00:57 - 2025-06-04T19:00:57
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