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Boston After Dark BCYF Curtis Hall (Jamaica Plain)

Boston After Dark is back this summer!

August 14, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 20 South St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T17:00:00 - 2026-08-14T20:00:00

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for Boston After Dark at BCYF Curtis Hall! 

  • Soccer Themed Raffle
  • Airbrush Tattoos
  • Caricature Artist
  • Ice Cream Truck 
  • Photobooth
  • 🍔 Free food and giveaways
  • 🎵 Music by youth DJs

 📍Find events all summer long in your neighborhood at boston.gov/after-dark

August 14, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 20 South St
    Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T17:00:00 - 2026-08-14T20:00:00

Tree Removal Hearing: Jamaica Plain

Tree Removal Hearing: Mission Hill

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.

Parks Fitness: Dancehall Bootcamp with Miciyiaah

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

October 3, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from September 19, 2026, until October 17, 2026
  • Mission Hill Playground
    60 Smith Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T12:00:00 - 2026-10-31T13:00:00

Dancehall Bootcamp is a fun, high-energy class designed to help you build confidence, strength, and style—no experience needed! Whether you’re a beginner or someone who already loves to dance, this class meets you where you are and helps you grow at your own pace.

Each session focuses on authentic dancehall movements, including whining, female dance steps, and full-body conditioning, while also incorporating stretching and technique. You’ll not only learn how to move, but how to feel the music and express yourself freely.

This is a judgment-free, empowering space where you can let loose, boost your confidence, and connect with a supportive community. Come ready to sweat, have fun, and step into your power, because Dancehall Bootcamp is more than just a class, it’s an experience.

Register here

October 3, 2026
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from September 19, 2026, until October 17, 2026
  • Mission Hill Playground
    60 Smith Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-03T12:00:00 - 2026-10-31T13:00:00

Parks Fitness: Zumba with Ama

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

July 8, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 6, 2026, until August 26, 2026
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-08T18:00:00 - 2026-10-28T19:00:00

Zumba® is more than just a workout — it’s a dance party with serious vibes! With beats that hit hard — from Afrobeat and reggaeton to belly dance and Latin rhythms — you’ll be movin’ and sweatin’ without even realizing you’re putting in work. It’s all about feeling the music, letting loose, and leaving class stronger, energized, and ready to slay the day!  

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here

July 8, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 6, 2026, until August 26, 2026
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Jamaica Plain
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-08T18:00:00 - 2026-10-28T19:00:00

Tito Puente Latin Music Series - Kristalis y Las Nenas del Swing

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.

August 6, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-06T19:00:00 - 2026-08-06T20:30:00

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.

August 6, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-06T19:00:00 - 2026-08-06T20:30:00

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 - National Treasure

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

August 15, 2026
Event Date2026-08-15T20:00:00

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.

National Treasure (2004) A modern-day fortune hunter races to find an ancient treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers. PG.

 

 

August 15, 2026
Event Date2026-08-15T20:00:00

Canceled:
2026 Golf Course Concert Series: Zion Rodman

Reason for cancellation: circumstance outside of our control
August 5, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-05T18:00:00 - 2026-08-05T20:00:00

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 Zion Rodman: 

Zion Rodman is a Boston-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose soulful voice and intricate guitar work blend indie rock energy with folk storytelling. His sound has been compared to artists and bands like Dawes, Elliott Smith, and Fleetwood Mac. Whether performing solo or with a full band, Zion brings a heartfelt presence to every stage.

A dedicated member of Boston’s music community, Zion hosts weekly open mics on Monday nights at Toad and First Thursdays at Medford Brewing Company, creating welcoming spaces for local artists to connect and share their work. When he’s not on stage, he works behind the scenes as a sound engineer at The Burren, McCarthy’s, and Sofar Sounds.

Listen to Zion's latest album "The Acquisition of All Things" (Summer 2026) on any streaming service.

Learn more about Zion Rodman

August 5, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • William J. Devine Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-05T18:00:00 - 2026-08-05T20:00:00
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