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Jane's Walk at the West End Museum

Jane's Walk is an annual worldwide event to honor Jane Jacobs, which takes place simultaneously in hundreds of cities around the world.

May 4, 2019
Event Date2019-05-04T10:00:00 - 2019-05-04T16:00:00

The West End Museum will be showing a video from its archives of Jane Jacobs giving a talk at Boston College, along with an exhibit called, "The Housing Act of 1949".

May 4, 2019
Event Date2019-05-04T10:00:00 - 2019-05-04T16:00:00

Community reading event with Mimi Jones

Join us on the First Church in Roxbury's historic campus for the final installment of our community reading series, "We Who Believe in Freedom."

May 14, 2019
Event Date2019-05-14T18:00:00 - 2019-05-14T20:30:00

We are pleased to welcome long-time Roxbury resident, community organizer, and civil rights veteran Mimi Jones. She will facilitate a community reading series of works by influential women and people of color.

The event is free, dinner will be served, and all are welcome. Come early for a tour of our historic Meetinghouse — the oldest standing clapboard church in Boston!

May 14, 2019
Event Date2019-05-14T18:00:00 - 2019-05-14T20:30:00

Tenant Rights Workshop

A housing professional will provide an overview of tenant rights and responsibilities. 

March 21, 2019
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    Conference Room 1B
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-21T11:00:00 - 2019-03-21T13:00:00

You will learn about your rights and responsibilities before, during, and after a tenancy. The overview includes information on deposits and fees, housing conditions, and the eviction process. 

We recommend you register prior to the event so we can provide a sufficient amount of materials to participants. 

Please note that we can only offer legal information. If you need legal advice, you must speak to an attorney. 

March 21, 2019
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • 26 Court Street
    Conference Room 1B
    Boston, MA 02108
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-21T11:00:00 - 2019-03-21T13:00:00

Can't attend this workshop?

Visit our Housing Education Workshops to view more dates for the Tenant Rights Workshop and the Housing Search Workshop. 

East Boston Fair Housing resource fair

Join staff from the Mayor's Office of Fair Housing and Equity for an informational event about your resources when it comes to housing.

July 13, 2019
Event Date2019-07-13T10:00:00 - 2019-07-13T14:00:00

At this event, you can connect with Boston's housing service providers and learn about:

  • Boston's affordable housing
  • home-buying options
  • credit building
  • housing discrimination,
  • and much more!

To get more information about this event, or to request an interpreter, please contact quincey.roberts@boston.gov or call 617-635-2500.

July 13, 2019
Event Date2019-07-13T10:00:00 - 2019-07-13T14:00:00

Fair Housing community meeting for women

Join staff from the Mayor's Office of Fair Housing and Equity for a community meeting for women in the East Area.

March 19, 2019
  • 5:45pm - 7:15pm
  • 20 Maverick Square
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Fair Housing and Equity
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2500
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-19T17:45:00 - 2019-03-19T19:15:00

To get more information about this event, please our office at fairhousing@boston.gov or call 617-635-2500.

March 19, 2019
  • 5:45pm - 7:15pm
  • 20 Maverick Square
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Fair Housing and Equity
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2500
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-19T17:45:00 - 2019-03-19T19:15:00

Fair Housing Know Your Rights info session

Join staff from the Mayor's Office of Fair Housing and Equity for an informational event about your rights when it comes to housing.

March 12, 2019
  • 9:15am - 10:45am
  • 198 Geneva Avenue
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Fair Housing and Equity
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2500
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-12T09:15:00 - 2019-03-12T10:45:00

To get more information about this event, please our office at fairhousing@boston.gov or call 617-635-2500.

March 12, 2019
  • 9:15am - 10:45am
  • 198 Geneva Avenue
    Boston, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Fair Housing and Equity
  • send an email
  • 617-635-2500
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-12T09:15:00 - 2019-03-12T10:45:00

Women in Leadership: Massachusetts Trailblazers

As Massachusetts and the nation see more women than ever serving in government, a panel of political leaders will discuss their pathways to civic leadership.

March 19, 2019
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • 210 Morrissey Boulevard
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-19T19:00:00 - 2019-03-19T20:30:00

At this event, you'll gain insights on the campaign trail and creating change in public office. You'll also learn about how we can increase and diversify the political representation of women at all levels of government in the Commonwealth.

This event features:

This event is free, but registration is required. Doors open and the reception begins at 6 p.m. The program starts at 7 p.m.

March 19, 2019
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • 210 Morrissey Boulevard
    Boston, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Spark Boston
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-19T19:00:00 - 2019-03-19T20:30:00

International Women's Day Celebration

Put on your purple and join Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Office of Women's Advancement for an International Women's Day celebration!

March 8, 2019
  • 3:30pm
  • 1 City Hall Plaza
    3rd floor mezzanine
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Office of Women's Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3138
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-08T15:30:00

We'll be honoring women's voices and contributions while recognizing the work still ahead. We will gather on the third floor mezzanine at Boston City Hall at 3:30 p.m., with remarks from special guests beginning around 3:45 p.m.

There will be visual art by local artists and refreshments for all to enjoy. This event is free and open to the public!

March 8, 2019
  • 3:30pm
  • 1 City Hall Plaza
    3rd floor mezzanine
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Office of Women's Advancement
  • send an email
  • 617-635-3138
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
    Other
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-03-08T15:30:00

Taller de búsqueda de vivienda en español / Housing Search Workshop in Spanish

The City of Boston's Office of Housing Stability (OHS) is holding a Housing Search Workshop for Spanish speakers.

February 1, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 418 Centre Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-02-01T14:00:00 - 2019-02-01T16:00:00

Queremos asegurar que todos los residentes de Boston tengan accesso a la información necesaria para conseguir una vivenda accessible y estable aquí en la ciudad. Por eso estamos ofreciendo un taller en Español para compartir información acerca de las oportunidades de vivienda en Boston y como accessarlas. Después del taller, tendrán la oportunidad de hacer preguntas y conversar con el personal de la Oficina de Estabilidad de Vivenda (OHS).

The City of Boston's Office of Housing Stability is holding a Housing Search Workshop for Spanish speakers. Attendees will learn about the different types of affordable housing that exist in Boston. After the workshop, attendees can ask questions and talk to staff at Housing Stability staff.

February 1, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 418 Centre Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Office of Housing Stability
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4200
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-02-01T14:00:00 - 2019-02-01T16:00:00

Riding Through Winter Forum (Arboretum)

Join the Boston Transportation Department to share tips for bicycling through the winter season.

January 23, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 125 Arborway
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Eli Beeker
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-01-23T18:00:00 - 2019-01-23T19:00:00

Our Riding Through Winter Forums include a short presentation and interactive discussion among attendees.

If you've wanted to ride your bike (or Bluebikes!) through a Boston winter, but weren't sure where to start, these forums are for you! And if you have been riding through winter, consider joining us to share your tips.

January 23, 2019
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • 125 Arborway
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Eli Beeker
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
    Roslindale
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-01-23T18:00:00 - 2019-01-23T19:00:00
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