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Boston Civic Design Commission Public Meeting

This meeting will be held virtually and in-person in the Planning Department, Boston City Hall, 9th Floor, Room 937. Virtual access will be available via Zoom.

Register for the online meeting

Or call 669-254-5252 and enter the access code: 160 048 5493.

Neighborhood Cleanup at Franklin Park Playstead

The Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing is facilitating a neighborhood cleanup for youth and families on Saturday, April 18, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. at Franklin Park Playstead.

April 18, 2026
Event Date2026-04-18T09:00:00 2026-04-18T09:00:00

Interested volunteers are asked to register for the annual cleanup online:

Register for the event

April 18, 2026
Event Date2026-04-18T09:00:00 2026-04-18T09:00:00

Workers' Rights Office Hours

Boston Workers! Do you have questions about your rights on the job? Do you have a workplace issue and want to take action?

May 20, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Vine Street Community Center
    339 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Labor Compliance and Worker Protections
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-20T13:00:00 - 2026-05-20T15:00:00

The Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections is partnering with Boston Centers for Youth and Families to meet with residents one-on-one and provide support. Attend to get your questions answered by experts, get referrals, and access community and legal resources. 

May 20, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Vine Street Community Center
    339 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Labor Compliance and Worker Protections
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-20T13:00:00 - 2026-05-20T15:00:00

Workers' Rights Office Hours

Boston Workers! Do you have questions about your rights on the job? Do you have a workplace issue and want to take action?

May 6, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Vine Street Community Center
    339 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Labor Compliance and Worker Protections
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-06T13:00:00 - 2026-05-06T15:00:00

The Office of Labor Compliance and Worker Protections is partnering with Boston Centers for Youth and Families to meet with residents one-on-one and provide support. Attend to get your questions answered by experts, get referrals, and access community and legal resources. 

May 6, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Vine Street Community Center
    339 Dudley Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Labor Compliance and Worker Protections
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-06T13:00:00 - 2026-05-06T15:00:00

Boston School Committee Opportunity and Achievement Gaps Task Force Virtual Meeting

The public can offer testimony.

Open Mic - Roxbury

This concert series is your chance to take the stage! We will also highlight a featured performer from Berklee College of Music.

June 11, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Jeep Jones Park
    221 Roxbury Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-11T18:30:00 - 2026-06-11T20:30:00

Bring a chair or blanket and come watch! Sign up for the chance to be pulled from a hat, if your name is selected you will have the chance to share your musical talents.

Microphone and amplified sound provided. Please bring instruments cables you may need to perform. 10 minutes per performer (including set up and breakdown). The featured Berklee Performer will close out the show.

June 11, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Jeep Jones Park
    221 Roxbury Street
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-11T18:30:00 - 2026-06-11T20:30:00

Movie Night - Superman

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

August 11, 2026
  • 8:00pm
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Parks
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-11T20:00:00 2026-08-11T20:00:00

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.

Superman (2025) In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. PG-13.

 

 

August 11, 2026
  • 8:00pm
  • Marcella Playground
    260 Highland Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Parks
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-11T20:00:00 2026-08-11T20:00:00

2026 Golf Course Concert Series: Zion Rodman

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

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

2026 Golf Course Concert Series: Rey Royale

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

July 22, 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 Date2026-07-22T18:00:00 - 2026-07-22T20:00:00

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 Rey Royale: 

Rey Royale - Boston's R&B Ambassador

Rey Royale, celebrated as Boston's R&B Ambassador, is a singer-songwriter, radio host, and event curator who is redefining how the city experiences rhythm and blues. Known for his smooth vocals,intimate storytelling, and magnetic stage presence, Rey creates music that captures both passion and authenticity. His journey began performing with the group 617-later renamed Metro City-under Interscope Records, leading to tours with industry giants such as Keyshia Cole, Kanye West, RL and more. Now stepping into his solo spotlight, Rey is preparing to release his highly anticipated album Behind Closed Doors in February 2026-a project that reflects luxury, intimacy, and the soulful essence of modern R&B.

Beyond the music, Rey is the creator and host of The Rey Royale Experience on Urban Heat 98.1 FM, where he blends music, culture, and conversation every Tuesday night. He is also the visionary behind Boston's premier live R&B gatherings, including The Sing Your Soul Out R&B Sing-Along and Rey Royale & Friends, bringing fans together to celebrate the genre in new and interactive ways. As Boston's R&B Ambassador, Rey Royale is not just performing-he's building a movement. From the stage to the radio waves to community-driven events, his mission is to elevate R&B culture and ensure it thrives for the next generation.

Learn more about Rey Royale

July 22, 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 Date2026-07-22T18:00:00 - 2026-07-22T20:00:00

2026 Golf Course Concert Series: Oak.Land

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

July 8, 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 Date2026-07-08T18:00:00 - 2026-07-08T20:00:00

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 Oak.Land: 

Oak.Land is a boundary-pushing music artist blending dance, house, and rap into a sound that’s both nostalgic and futuristic. Drawing inspiration from the electronic grooves of Daft Punk and the laid-back lyricism of Snoop Dogg and Mac Miller, Oak.Land creates tracks built for both the club and the headphones. With a style that’s equal parts rhythm and rhyme, Oak.Land invites listeners into a world where vibrant beats meet smooth flows—paving a fresh path in the ever-evolving landscape of genre fusion.

Learn more about Oak.Land

July 8, 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 Date2026-07-08T18:00:00 - 2026-07-08T20:00:00
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