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Canceled:
Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Reason for cancellation: Workshop canceled due to heat advisory
August 8, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-08T12:00:28 - 2026-08-08T14:00:28

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.

August 8, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-08T12:00:28 - 2026-08-08T14:00:28

Canceled:
Learn-to-Bike for Adults: Basic Skills

Reason for cancellation: Workshop canceled due to heat advisory
August 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-08T10:00:32 - 2026-08-08T12:00:32

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.

 

August 8, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-08T10:00:32 - 2026-08-08T12:00:32

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, pedaling, and turning? Bikes and helmets provided.

August 6, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-06T18:00:58 - 2026-08-06T20:00:58

Beginner and Basic Skills (Level 1 and 2)

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. Bikes and helmets provided for the duration of the workshop, registration required.

August 6, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • McKay School Parking Lot
    122 Cottage Street
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-06T18:00:58 - 2026-08-06T20:00:58

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafe - East Boston

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking.

October 9, 2026
Event Date2026-10-09T11:30:00 - 2026-10-09T13:00:00

Age Strong Rotating Memory Cafes - East Boston 2026

Memory cafés meet at a variety of places, including coffeehouses, museums, or community organizations. Each memory café is different. Some cafés invite guest artists, some offer education about memory changes. And some are just for relaxing and chatting. But all cafés share one goal — to help guests feel comfortable and to know that they are not alone. Cafés are a place to talk with others who understand what you are going through. You can forget about your limitations and instead focus on your strengths.

 

East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library

365 Bremen Street, East Boston

 

For information, contact: Corinne Brindley at 617-635-3745 | corinne.brindley@boston.gov

October 9, 2026
Event Date2026-10-09T11:30:00 - 2026-10-09T13:00:00

Tito Puente Latin Music Series - Alex Alvear and Mango Blue

The six-concert Tito Puente Latin Music Series returns to Boston parks on in July and August. Performers include Berklee College of Music faculty, students, alumni, and world-renowned artists.

July 23, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • LoPrest Park
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-23T19:00:00 - 2026-07-23T20:30:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by Berklee College of Music and Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. Free salsa lessons will be led by MetaMovements at select concerts.

All concerts start at 7 p.m. All locations are wheelchair accessible. In the event of inclement weather, all concerts will be canceled with no rain dates.

July 23, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • LoPrest Park
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-23T19:00:00 - 2026-07-23T20:30:00

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.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.

Movie Night - Elio

In parks citywide, Bostonians can enjoy films under the night skies with this popular series.

August 25, 2026
Event Date2026-08-25T20:00:00

The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and sponsor America 250 with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

Elio (2025) Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth's galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top secret project to decode alien messages. PG.

 

 

August 25, 2026
Event Date2026-08-25T20:00:00

Public Facilities Commission Meeting (PFD)

ATTENDANCE

On March 28, 2025, Governor Healy approved an extension to remote and hybrid meeting options for public bodies established under Former Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020, Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law through June 30, 2027. The Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will continue to conduct its meetings virtually and to ensure its public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.

You can watch these virtual meetings on Boston City TV at Xfinity channel 26, RCN channel 13, Fios channel 962, and ...

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.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.

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.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.
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