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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.

October 3, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T10:00:31 - 2026-10-03T12:00:31

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.

October 3, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T10:00:31 - 2026-10-03T12:00:31

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

Reason for cancellation: July 25 workshop at 12pm is postponed until further notice.
July 25, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-25T12:00:49 - 2026-07-25T14:00:49

Bicycle On-Street Skills (Level 4)

two photos of groups of new cyclists learning how to navigate city streets

If you have mastered the basic skills like starting, stopping, and turning, and you have familiarity with using hand signals and shifting gears, come to a free Street Skills clinic for Boston residents who identify as women or gender expansive. This class builds from the skills practiced in our Road Readiness clinics. We’ll ride as a group on streets with low-speed traffic, learning how to start and stop safely at traffic signals, ride a safe distance from parked cars and moving vehicles, communicate with other road users, and make turns at intersections. This class is open to people of all genders. Participants are welcome (but not required) to take Road Readiness and Street Skills on the same day. 

If you cannot yet ride independently across a parking lot, have not mastered stopping and starting smoothly, or are unable to use hand signals, please do not register for this workshop. Our Basic Skills class is more appropriate.

 

July 25, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-25T12:00:49 - 2026-07-25T14:00:49

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.

July 25, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-25T10:00:03 - 2026-07-25T12:00:03

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, pedaling, 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.

July 25, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Ross Playground
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-25T10:00:03 - 2026-07-25T12:00:03

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.

July 23, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Ross Playgrounds
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-23T18:00:35 - 2026-07-23T20:00:35

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.

July 23, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Ross Playgrounds
    145 Westminster Street
    Boston, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-23T18:00:35 - 2026-07-23T20:00:35

Canceled:
Movie Night - Anaconda

Reason for cancellation: The event is canceled due to expected rain.
August 20, 2026
Event Date2026-08-20T20:00:00

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

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

Anaconda (2025) A group of friends are going through a mid-life crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle. PG-13.

 

 

August 20, 2026
Event Date2026-08-20T20:00:00

Canceled:
2026 Golf Course Concert Series: It's A 'J' Thing

Reason for cancellation: Weather
July 29, 2026
Event Date2026-07-29T18:00:00 - 2026-07-29T20:00:00

The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July and August. Shows begin at 6 p.m.

About It's A 'J' Thing: 

It's A 'J' Thing has taken on many forms since its establishment in 2016.  Originally the band was a trio consisting of members Jessica Kelly (lead vocals), James Caruso (guitar and vocals) and Jacklyn Turner (violin and vocals).  The trio began playing together back in 2008 with the group Aid to Navigation (2008-2016) and when that project ended the three founding members It's A 'J' Thing continued playing together.  Over the years they have developed a unique sound that features dynamic vocals and harmonies, backed with a consistent tone on acoustic guitar and highlighted with blasts of electric violin.  In 2024, vocalist and violinist Jacklyn Turner took an indefinite leave from the group, but the duo of Jess and James continues to play.  It's always possible to see a featured artist at a show and the musical journey carries on....

 

Learn more about It's A 'J' Thing

July 29, 2026
Event Date2026-07-29T18:00:00 - 2026-07-29T20:00:00

2026 Golf Course Concert Series: A Sort of Homecoming (U2 cover band)

Enjoy live music on the patio at one of the City's golf courses.

July 15, 2026
Event Date2026-07-15T18:00:00 - 2026-07-15T20:00:00

The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July and August. Shows begin at 6 p.m.

 
About A Sort of HOmecoming: 

What do you get when four strangers with a shared obsession for U2 meet each other?

A Sort Of Homecoming - Boston's own tribute to the legendary Irish rockers.  We bring the big sound, big feels and just the right amount of Bono swagger.  Come for the hits, stay for the heart.

Add Rock - Drums

Alan Sledge - Guitar and vocals

Leonard "Len" Curtin - Bass and vocals

Roger Farner - Lead vocals and harmonica

 

Learn more about A Sort of Homecoming (U2 cover band)

July 15, 2026
Event Date2026-07-15T18:00:00 - 2026-07-15T20:00:00

Public Facilities Commission Meeting (MOH)

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,...

Boston Parks and Recreation Commission

PLEASE NOTE: THIS HEARING WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM

Join online:            https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86702820668

Join by phone:       1-646-558-8656

Meeting ID:     ...

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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