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Melnea Cass Boulevard 75% Design public meeting

We are sharing our latest design for Melnea Cass Boulevard.

December 10, 2018
Event Date2018-12-10T18:00:00 - 2018-12-10T20:00:00

We will share changes we made since the last public meeting. We will also discuss opportunities for public art and improved landscaping.

December 10, 2018
Event Date2018-12-10T18:00:00 - 2018-12-10T20:00:00

Tremont Street Safety Project public meeting

Join the Boston Transportation Department to discuss pedestrian safety improvements for Tremont Street in Lower Roxbury and the South End.

November 28, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 566 Columbus Ave
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Stefanie Seskin, Active Transportation Director
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-11-28T18:00:00 - 2018-11-28T20:00:00

Our project aims to prioritize the safety and comfort of people who are walking along and across Tremont Street. We’ll share concept designs for public review and comment.

November 28, 2018
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • 566 Columbus Ave
    Boston, MA 02118
  • Contact:
    Stefanie Seskin, Active Transportation Director
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-11-28T18:00:00 - 2018-11-28T20:00:00

Curtis Hall is 150!

Curtis Hall in Jamaica Plain turned 150 this year. Help us celebrate!

November 17, 2018
Event Date2018-11-17T14:00:00 - 2018-11-17T17:00:00

Join your friends and neighbors for a day of activities, including:

  • various performances
  • arts activities during which members of the community can make happy birthday cards for display
  • a memory wall on which people can write down a memory about Curtis Hall, and
  • much, much more.

 

November 17, 2018
Event Date2018-11-17T14:00:00 - 2018-11-17T17:00:00

Día de Muertos at Copley Square

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Emilio Rabasa, the Consul General of Mexico in Boston, invite you to celebrate Día de Muertos and those whose memories we keep alive.

November 1, 2018
Event Date2018-11-01T12:00:00 - 2018-11-01T21:00:00

In traditional Mexican homes, every November 1 and 2, departed family members are remembered with altars lovingly decorated with photographs, papel picado, offerings of fruit, favorite food and drink, candles, and masses of fragrant orange marigolds, la flor de cempasuchil.

Marigolds, with their bright orange color and scent, are thought to guide the spirits home. The City of Boston’s altar in Copley Square will contain 500 pots of marigolds, grown from seed and tended to since August by Boston Parks Department horticulturalists. You can upload photos of your loved ones to have them displayed at the altar:

Upload your photos

Schedule of events:
  • November 1 and 2, 12 - 9 p.m., Copley Square: Traditional Altar de Muertos
  • November 1, 5:30 p.m. and November 2, 3 p.m., Copley Hall (Rabb Hall), Free showing of "Coco"
  • November 2, 5:30 p.m.: Speaking program

There will also be food, music, and more during the two-day event.

November 1, 2018
Event Date2018-11-01T12:00:00 - 2018-11-01T21:00:00

Boston Artists-in-Residence (AIR) final celebration

The final celebration for this year's cohort of artists-in-residence will be held on November 30 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the BSA Space.

November 30, 2018
Event Date2018-11-30T17:30:00 - 2018-11-30T20:30:00

For the past year, seven artists have dedicated themselves to the exploration of City of Boston policies, processes, and practices through a lens of resilience and racial equity. As members of the Boston AIR cohort, artists developed multidisciplinary projects addressing civic concerns, such as:

  • environmental racism in climate change response
  • community activism led by older Bostonians, and
  • gaps in historic narratives in City archives and memorials.

Some have worked alongside City subject matter experts and co-designed a program, while others have worked with community centers and other partners to understand municipal policy impact on a personal level. Through Boston AIR, the City of Boston is providing support and structure for artists as engaged citizens, leading thinkers, and change-makers in our community with the belief and trust that artists can and do influence and shape our City.

Refreshments will be served, and the event is free to the public. All ages are welcome!

November 30, 2018
Event Date2018-11-30T17:30:00 - 2018-11-30T20:30:00

Early Voting with Hamilton Company Members

Do not throw away your shot to vote early with Hamilton company members!

October 27, 2018
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 2300 Washington Street
    in Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-10-27T11:00:00 - 2018-10-27T12:00:00

Rise up, Boston! Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Hamilton company members are hosting a special early voting event on Saturday, October 27 at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury. Cast your ballot and then pose for a photo with the cast! Early voting will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, but this special meet-and-greet is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. only.

This event is made possible by Hamilton: An American Musical and Broadway in Boston.

October 27, 2018
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • 2300 Washington Street
    in Roxbury
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3911
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
Event Date2018-10-27T11:00:00 - 2018-10-27T12:00:00

Allandale Woods Trail and Stewardship Days

Join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department's Urban Wilds Initiative for cleanups at Allandale Woods. Volunteers needed!

October 13, 2018
Event Date2018-10-13T14:30:00 - 2018-10-13T17:30:00

Help us protect and improve the health of Allandale Woods Trail. For details, please contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or email paul.sutton@boston.gov.

Genie Beal Trail and Vernal Pool Trail
7 VFW Parkway
Saturday, October 13, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Allandale and Ridge Trail
7 VFW Parkway
Saturday, October 20, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

October 13, 2018
Event Date2018-10-13T14:30:00 - 2018-10-13T17:30:00

Allandale Woods Trail and Stewardship Days

Join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department's Urban Wilds Initiative for cleanups at Allandale Woods. Volunteers needed!

October 20, 2018
Event Date2018-10-20T09:00:00 - 2018-10-20T12:00:00

Help us protect and improve the health of Allandale Woods Trail. For details, please contact Paul Sutton at 617-961-3029 or email paul.sutton@boston.gov.

Genie Beal Trail and Vernal Pool Trail
7 VFW Parkway
Saturday, October 13, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Allandale and Ridge Trail
7 VFW Parkway
Saturday, October 20, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 

October 20, 2018
Event Date2018-10-20T09:00:00 - 2018-10-20T12:00:00

BCYF Vine Street community center reopening

Join Mayor Walsh as he reopens the center following a year-long renovation on Saturday, October 13, at 12 p.m.

October 13, 2018
Event Date2018-10-13T12:00:00 - 2018-10-13T14:00:00

Mayor Martin J. Walsh together with Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the Public Facilities Department, and members of the community will celebrate the reopening of the renovated BCYF Vine Street Community Center in Roxbury on Saturday, October 13, at 12 p.m.

This $5 million dollar, one-year renovation is a key part of the Mayor’s $50 million dollar FY19 - FY23 Capital Plan investment in BCYF facilities.

 

 

October 13, 2018
Event Date2018-10-13T12:00:00 - 2018-10-13T14:00:00

Youth Who Serve

Join the Mayor's Youth Council, Love Your Block, & Harvard University at Youth Who Serve on Saturday, September 8 at 11:00 AM!

September 8, 2018
  • 11:00am
  • 2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Maya Smith
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4202
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Youth Who Serve flier
Event Date2018-09-08T11:00:00

Bring your friends and spend the day at Youth Who Serve, a citywide day of service. Service projects include creating sensory kits for children, painting art murals throughout the City, and supporting Urban Farming Restoration! Register today to be a Youth Who Serves:

Register for the event

September 8, 2018
  • 11:00am
  • 2300 Washington Street
    Boston, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Maya Smith
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4202
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Civic Engagement
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
    Youth Who Serve flier
Event Date2018-09-08T11:00:00
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