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2021 Enchanted Trolley Tour: Day 2

Boston continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees in Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, Roxbury, the South End, and Brighton.

December 4, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 7:45pm
  • Dorchester, Jamaica Plan, Mission Hill, Roxbury, South End, and Brighton
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Posted:
2021-12-04T13:00:00 - 2021-12-04T19:45:00

For the 25th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, tree lightings and more.

On the first day of the 2021 Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour, the trolley will be stopping at the following locations:

  • 1 p.m. - Codman Square, Dorchester
  • 1:45 p.m. - Hyde Square, Jamaica Plain
  • 2:30 p.m. - J.P. Monument, Jamaica Plain
  • 3:30 p.m. - Brigham Circle, Mission Hill
  • 4:15 p.m. - Bolling Building, Roxbury
  • 5:30 p.m. - Blackstone Square, South End
  • 6:45 p.m. - Oak Square, Brighton

To learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings, and view the full, three-day schedule, visit the 2021 Enchanted Trolley Tour page.

December 4, 2021
  • 1:00pm - 7:45pm
  • Dorchester, Jamaica Plan, Mission Hill, Roxbury, South End, and Brighton
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Brighton
    Dorchester
    Jamaica Plain
    Mission Hill
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Posted:
2021-12-04T13:00:00 - 2021-12-04T19:45:00
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2021 Enchanted Trolley Tour: Day 1

On the first day of the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour, Boston continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees in Mattapan, Readville, and West Roxbury.

December 3, 2021
2021-12-03T17:30:00 - 2021-12-03T20:00:00

For the 25th year, the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour will continue the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees while bringing holiday spirit to children across Boston. The event is sponsored by Bank of America, and includes visits with Santa, tree lightings, and more.

On the first day of the 2021 Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour, the trolley will be stopping at the following locations:

  • 5:30 p.m. - Mattapan Square, Mattapan
  • 6:15 p.m. - Wolcott Square, Readville
  • 7 p.m. - Hastings Street Lot, Centre Street, West Roxbury

To learn more about the Mayor's Enchanted Trolley Tour and Tree Lightings, and view the full, three-day schedule, visit the 2021 Enchanted Trolley Tour page.

December 3, 2021
2021-12-03T17:30:00 - 2021-12-03T20:00:00
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Goody Bag Grab and Go at BCYF Pino

Dress up and swing by!

October 29, 2021
2021-10-29T18:00:00 - 2021-10-29T20:00:00

Come check out our spooky decor and grab a goody bag.

October 29, 2021
2021-10-29T18:00:00 - 2021-10-29T20:00:00
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Haunted Halloween at BCYF Ohrenberger

Walk through our spooky center if you dare!!

October 29, 2021
2021-10-29T18:00:00 - 2021-10-29T20:00:00

Join us for a scary good time! Costumes encouraged! For children 7 -18. Children under 12, must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must wear a mask while inside the center.

Please RSVP by calling 617-635-5183.

October 29, 2021
2021-10-29T18:00:00 - 2021-10-29T20:00:00
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Haunted Yard at BCYF Tobin

Celebrate Halloween with a visit to BCYF Tobin Community Center's "Haunted" Yard!

October 31, 2021
2021-10-31T16:35:00 - 2021-10-31T19:00:00

This outdoor event will adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines. The event will be in the Ida B. Graves Yard behind the BCYF Tobin.

October 31, 2021
2021-10-31T16:35:00 - 2021-10-31T19:00:00
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Jamaica Plain public art celebration

Join us on November 4 to celebrate the installation of Boston's newest piece of public art.

November 4, 2021
  • 4:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library
    30 South Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2021-11-04T16:30:00 - 2021-11-04T18:30:00

The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the Boston Art Commission, the Boston Public Library, and Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF), will celebrate the new long-term public art project in Jamaica Plain on November 4 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The City of Boston commissioned Matthew Hinçman to create the artwork "Wythe & Web" as part of the City's Percent for Art Program. It was installed on the front lawn of the Jamaica Plain Branch and BCYF Curtis Hall.

Come meet the artist and enjoy Boston's newest piece of public art!

Learn more about the artwork

Jamaica Plain public art celebration graphic

NOTICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS

English: Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or 617-635-0081, by October 28.

Spanish - Español: Hay servicios de interpretación y traducción a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, o llamando a 617-635-0081, hasta esta fecha: 28/10

Haitian Creole -Kreyòl ayisyen Sèvis entèpretation ak tradiksyon disponib pou ou san sa pa koute w anyen. Si w bezwen yo, tanpri kontakte nou nan arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, oswa 617-635-0081, ant: 28/10

Traditional Chinese - 繁體中文: 我們可以向您提供口頭翻譯和書面翻譯服務,並不向您收取費用。如您需要,請在 10 月 28 日 前與我們連絡,發電子郵件至  arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, 或致電 617-635-0081

Vietnamese - Tiếng Việt: Các dịch vụ thông dịch và biên dịch được cung cấp cho quý vị hoàn toàn miễn phí. Nếu quý vị cần những dịch vụ này, vui lòng liên lạc với chúng tôi theo địa chỉ arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, hoặc số điện thoại 617-635-0081. ngày cuối: 28/10

Simplified Chinese - 简体中文:  我们可以向您提供口头翻译和书面翻译服务,并不向您收取费用。如您需要,请在10 月 28 日 前与我们联系, 发电子邮件至 arts@boston.gov,  LCA@boston.gov,  或致电 617-635-0081

Cabo Verdean Creole - kriolu:  Nu ta oferese-bu sirvisus di interpretason y traduson di grasa. Si bu meste kes sirvisu la, kontata-nu pa email arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ó pa telefóni, pa númeru 617-635-0081. Na es data:  28/10

 Arabic - العربية

خدمات الترجمة الشفوية والترجمة التحريرية متوفرة لك دون تحملك أي تكلفة. إذا احتجت لهذه الخدمات، يرجى التواصل معنا على العنوانarts@boston.gov, أو LCA@boston.gov، أو رقم الهاتف 617-635-4445، بحلول يوم 28/10. 

Russian -Русский: Услуги устного и письменного перевода предоставляются бесплатно. Если Вам они нужны, просьба связаться с нами по адресу электронной почты arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, либо по телефону 617-635-0081. до  28/10

Portuguese - Português: Você tem à disposição serviços gratuitos de interpretação e tradução. Se precisar deles, fale conosco: arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ou617-635-0081. Até esta data  28/10

French - Français: Les services d’interprétation et de traduction sont à votre disposition gratuitement. Si vous en avez besoin, veuillez nous contacter à arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ou au 617-635-0081, d'ici au: 28/10

Somali - Af Soomaali: Adeegyada tarjumaadda iyo fasiraada luuqadaha ayaa diyaar kuu ah adiga oo aan wax kharash ah ka bixin. Haddii aad u baahatid iyaga, fadlan nagala soo xiriir arts@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, ama 617-635-0081, markay taariikhdu tahay:  28/10

November 4, 2021
  • 4:30pm - 6:30pm
  • Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library
    30 South Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Jamaica Plain
  • Posted:
2021-11-04T16:30:00 - 2021-11-04T18:30:00
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Dorchester Center Siting Study

Join the first meeting to explore a new community center for Dorchester.

October 18, 2021
2021-10-18T19:00:00 - 2021-10-18T20:30:00

Boston Centers for Youth & Families, the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Public Facilities Department are exploring options for a new community center in Dorchester. A community meeting will explore options for a new community center and introduce the study and the study team. More meetings will be held in the future.

Register for the event

October 18, 2021
2021-10-18T19:00:00 - 2021-10-18T20:30:00
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House Music Dance Party

Come to City Hall Plaza for a free house music dance party on Friday, October 22!

October 22, 2021
2021-10-22T17:00:00 - 2021-10-22T20:00:00

DJ Bruno will be providing the music. Dance the night away to house music at this free, family-friendly dance party by The Patios on City Hall Plaza.



The City of Boston is also hosting a pop-up Beer and Wine Garden, showcasing local businesses, in The Patios space on City Hall Plaza from 4 - 8 p.m. On the night of the event, Distraction Brewing will be vending at the Beer and Wine Garden.

About DJ Bruno

DJ Bruno has been a DJ in Boston since 1987. He became known in the college scene in the late 80s to early 90s for mixing hip hop, reggae, R&B, and house music. In 1991, he began a residency at the Boston Loft after-hours club with Armand Van Helden. The following year, he started the Legendary Utopia Parties. Utopia still remains as one of Boston’s hottest deep house music events.

In 2006, Boston Magazine named DJ Bruno “DJ of the Year'' and in 2007, Weekly Dig awarded Utopia Sundays the “Best House Night in Boston.” With clubs not opened to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, DJ Bruno decided to take his music virtual on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on Fridays from 7 - 9 p.m. His motto is, “If we can dance together, we can live together." He is on a mission to spread this motto all over the world, whether it be virtually or in person. Follow DJ Bruno on Instagram @djbruno30.

October 22, 2021
2021-10-22T17:00:00 - 2021-10-22T20:00:00
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Salsa Dance Party

Join us on the dance floor for some salsa dancing as part of our Summer Dance Party series!

July 29, 2022
2022-07-29T17:00:00 - 2022-07-29T20:00:00

Salsa Party

On Friday, July 29, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy a salsa dance party on City Hall Plaza! DJ Big O will be playing salsa music and Salsa y Control will be providing dance lessons.

DJ Big O

Born in Venezuela, and raised in Massachusetts, Oscar ‘DJ Big O’ Nunez, has used his knowledge of many different genres of music to create a larger than life persona as a top DJ and emcee in Boston. DJ Big O is a true expert when it comes to any Latin genre, and he is always able to captivate his guests by his exceptional mic presence. DJ Big O is outstanding at interacting and engaging with guests... and does so in a way that makes guests feel welcomed, and ready to have fun and dance all night long! Follow DJ Big O on Instagram @djbigo1.

Salsa y Control 

Salsa y Control, a local small business with locations in both Allston and Cambridge, is one of the most beloved dance companies in the area, offering top quality and easy-to-follow instruction to get you on the dance floor in no time. Their classes provide a fun and welcoming environment for everyone of all levels. They also have performance opportunities where dancers are inspired to gain more confidence and reach their fullest potential. “Salsa y Control'' originated in 1999 with Johnny and Andres, two brothers who perform amazing duets with unique, intricate salsa footwork combinations. Salsa y Control later expanded to include partner dance performances with Johnny and Felicita. In 2003, the three established what we know today as "Salsa y Control Dance Company." Their drive came from the desire to inspire others to express inner emotion through the art of dance. In 2008, the Salsa y Control Dance Studio opened its doors in Allston under Andres and Leah. Today, Salsa y Control has grown to be one of the biggest dance companies in Boston with over 80 performing members for multiple dance teams and they continue to offer classes in Allston and Cambridge.

July 29, 2022
2022-07-29T17:00:00 - 2022-07-29T20:00:00
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Heal Boston/BPD Art Exhibit Reception

Two Dorchester programs, Heal Boston and Saints & Scholars, Inc., have joined forces to develop an art exhibit created by Heal Boston youth at the Strand Theatre.

September 24, 2021
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Strand Theatre
    543 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-24T17:00:00 - 2021-09-24T20:00:00

This event is free to the public. The show is called, “From Where I Stand”. Sculptures represent the viewpoints of the artists or “artivists” about common social determinants and stressors facing communities of color in Boston. These pieces are powerful statements about gentrification, crime, addiction, police brutality, poverty, the achievement gap, abuse of women, trauma, mental health, racial profiling and more.

Learn more about the exhibit

Heal Boston reception flyer

September 24, 2021
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Strand Theatre
    543 Columbia Road
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-09-24T17:00:00 - 2021-09-24T20:00:00
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