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Black History Month Paint Night

Celebrate Black art with a paint night hosted by the Black Employee Network and the Women's Employee Resource Group.

February 15, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Kay's Oasis
    1125 Blue Hill Ave.
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    kyron.owens@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-15T18:30:00 - 2023-02-15T22:00:00

Register for the event through the link below:

RSVP for the event

BHM Paint Night

February 15, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Kay's Oasis
    1125 Blue Hill Ave.
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    kyron.owens@boston.gov
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-15T18:30:00 - 2023-02-15T22:00:00

Dorchester Liaison Office Hours

Dorchester Coffee Hours are hosted by neighborhood liaison Madison Foley.

December 19, 2025
Event Date2025-12-19T11:00:00 - 2025-12-19T12:00:00

Coffee Hours are held weekly unless otherwise noted. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom.

Meeting ID:  278 014 8781

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons hosts weekly Coffee Hours for each neighborhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully. 

Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.

December 19, 2025
Event Date2025-12-19T11:00:00 - 2025-12-19T12:00:00

Dorchester Liaison Office Hours

Dorchester Coffee Hours are hosted by neighborhood liaison Ross Cochran.

March 1, 2024
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats monthly on Friday, but only the second and the 4th instance of this set, starting from March 1, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • American Provisions
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Ross Cochran
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-03-01T09:00:00 - 2024-08-26T10:00:00

Coffee Hours are held weekly unless otherwise noted. 

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons hosts weekly Coffee Hours located conveniently in each neighborhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully. 

Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.

March 1, 2024
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats monthly on Friday, but only the second and the 4th instance of this set, starting from March 1, 2024, until August 26, 2024
  • American Provisions
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Ross Cochran
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-03-01T09:00:00 - 2024-08-26T10:00:00

Adams Street Branch Public Art Project: Artist Talk with Priscila de Carvalho

Join us for an artist talk with Priscila de Carvalho to learn more about her City-commissioned public art project at the Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library!

February 15, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library
    690 Adams Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-15T18:30:00 - 2023-02-15T19:30:00

The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and Boston Public Library are hosting an artist talk with Priscila de Carvalho on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library in Dorchester. The City commissioned Priscila to create a long-term public artwork at the library as part of the Percent for Art Program. Priscila will share some details about her preliminary design concept, and will ask community members to share their input and experiences to inform her artwork.

Spanish, Vietnamese, and Haitian Creole interpretation will be provided. The event will also be livestreamed on Instagram.

Artist talk graphic


NOTICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS

English: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov or 617-635-4445 by 02/03                   

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación, traducción y adaptaciones para discapacidades a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov o llamando a 617-635-4445, hasta esta fecha: 03/02          

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen:  Sèvis entèpretation ak tradiksyon disponib pou ou san sa pa koute w anyen. Si w bezwen yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan arts@boston.gov LCA@boston.gov  oswa 617-635-4445, ant:  03/02   

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我們可以向您提供口頭翻譯和書面翻譯服務,並不向您收取費用。如您需要,請在02 月 03 日 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至  arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov 或致電 617-635-4445

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch và biên dịch được cung cấp cho quý vị hoàn toàn miễn phí. Nếu quý vị cần những dịch vụ này, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  hoặc số điện thoại 617-635-4445. ngày cuối: 03/02

Simplified Chinese - 简体中文:  我们可以向您提供口头翻译和书面翻译服务,并不向您收取费用。如您需要,请在02 月 03 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov  或致电 617-635-4445

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason y traduson di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov  ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-4445. Na es data:  03/02

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والترجمة التحريرية متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على العنوانarts@boston.gov, أو LCA@boston.gov، أو رقم الهاتف 617-635-4445، بحلول يوم 03/02. 

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov либо по телефону 617-635-4445. до  03/02

Portuguese - Português: Você tem à disposição serviços gratuitos de interpretação e tradução. Se precisar deles, fale conosco: arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou 617-635-4445. Até esta data 03/02

French - Français: Les services d’interprétation et de traduction sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ou au 617-635-4445, d'ici au: 03/02

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda iyo fasiraada luuqadaha ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir arts@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov ama 617-635-4445, markay taariikhdu tahay:  03/02

February 15, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library
    690 Adams Street
    Boston, MA 02122
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Art
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-15T18:30:00 - 2023-02-15T19:30:00

Boston Collegiate Charter School Board of Trustees Retreat

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will only 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 enter meeting id 686 458 2044 #. You can also submit written comments or questions to cc@boston.gov or via twitter @bostonenviro.

In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40,...

Bike Repair Workshop - Uphams Corner

Want to learn how to fix a bike? Join us for a free, hands-on workshop at the Upham's Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library. All ages welcome!

February 22, 2023
Event Date2023-02-22T16:00:00 - 2023-02-22T18:00:00

Learn about bike maintenance and basic repair. Feel to bring your bike! 

You can also join a bike repair workshop at the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library:

  • Thursday, February 16 at 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 16 at 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 20 at 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 18 at 6 p.m.
February 22, 2023
Event Date2023-02-22T16:00:00 - 2023-02-22T18:00:00

Winter Cycling Chat - Uphams Corner

Colder weather and darker days don't mean you have to put away your bike for the season. Join one of our chats to learn more about riding during the winter.

February 22, 2023
Event Date2023-02-22T15:00:00 - 2023-02-22T16:00:00

You can find joy, convenience, and community while biking during winter. Our winter cycling chats are a great way to share stories, tips, and resources — and to ask questions! We plan to discuss:

  • clothing to keep you warm and dry
  • riding in darkness
  • how to handle wet, windy, and cold days
  • our public bike share, Bluebikes, and
  • much more!

We are hosting two winter cycling chats:

  • Monday, February 13, at 5 p.m. at the East Boston branch library
  • Wednesday, February 22, at 3 p.m. at the Upham's Corner branch library
February 22, 2023
Event Date2023-02-22T15:00:00 - 2023-02-22T16:00:00

Geneva Cliffs Community Meeting

Discussion about future uses of the Geneva Cliffs Open Space.

February 9, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Cathy Baker-Eclipse
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-09T18:00:00 - 2023-02-09T19:30:00

We'd love for you to join us in our discussion and help us think about how Geneva Cliffs can better meet the needs of your community.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cathy.baker-eclipse@boston.gov ,LCA@boston.gov or 617-961-3058, by: 2/3

 

February 9, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Cathy Baker-Eclipse
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2023-02-09T18:00:00 - 2023-02-09T19:30:00

Boston Redevelopment Authority d/b/a Boston Planning & Development Agency

The meeting will be televised on Boston City TV (Xfinity Channel 24, RCN Channel 13, and Verizon Fios Channel 962) and livestreamed on Boston.gov

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