Do you know of a local youth artist who's skilled at spoken word or is an amazing vocalist? If so, we're looking to showcase their skills and talent at the 2019 Dream Chasers event.

This event features a panelist of successful leaders of color in Boston and youth empowering performances. We are specifically looking for content that is inspirational and involves social justice. Auditions will be held on February 12 at the Tobin Community Center from 4 - 8 p.m.

Sign Up for auditions!

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting on Monday, November 26, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The free event will feature appearances by Mayor Walsh, NECN’s Jenny Johnson, Santa Claus, and Rudolph along with musical performances by vocalist Mark “Sing” Robertson, the Boston Children’s Chorus, the Boston Pops Brass Quintet, and Berklee College of Music's own Natalie Daniela Castro Diaz.

Light refreshments will be provided by Drake’s Cakes, KIND Snacks, HP Hood LLC, and the dairy farm families of New England and Must Be The Milk. The Fairmont Copley Plaza will host a family reception immediately following for all in attendance.  The reception will include cookie decorating, photos with Santa and treats from the Fairmont Copley Plaza.

For additional information please call the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. You can learn more about The Friends of Copley Square online.

Every Friday in July and August, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., an artist or band sets up in front of the statue of Sam Adams on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. This free concert series is a partnership between Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston, with Berklee students performing on the last three Fridays in July.

Bring your lunch and a friend or two and enjoy some great music and sunshine. It's completely free!

For the fourth concert, enjoy a performance by Bengerstobal String Trio. The Bengerstobal String Trio, which plays world music, is composed of Bengisu Gokce on violin and vocals, Gerson Eguiguren on viola and vocals, and Cristobal Cruz Garcia on cello and vocals.

Every Friday in July and August, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., an artist or band sets up in front of the statue of Sam Adams on the Congress Street side of Faneuil Hall. This free concert series is a partnership between Berklee College of Music and the City of Boston, with Berklee students performing on the last three Fridays in July.

Bring your lunch and a friend or two and enjoy some great music and sunshine. It's completely free!

A drummer and bombo legüero player, Tadeo Kvitca is passionate about percussion and its application to music, whether it is his native Argentine folklore roots or a modern approach to contemporary genres such as rock, funk, and pop.