#WhereToBe: 1.26–2.1
Each Friday, Transformative Culture Project features a special #wheretobe post on to make sure every day of the week has a community cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community, learn, and commemorate some influential people and events around Boston! Have something coming up that you’d like to see here? Tweet us @tcproj and follow the hashtag #WhereToBe
Friday 1.26
The House Slam: Featuring ICON & WOWPS Qualifier
“The House Slam” at the Haley House Café (12 Dade Street, Boston, 02119) is Boston’s Poetry Slam venue located in the heart of Dudley Square. The venue offers awesome food, an open mic, a featured poet and a poetry slam every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. The venue is free of cost and welcoming to all (18+).
Doors open at 6:30pm
First Round of WOWPS Qualifier begins at 7:15pm*
Featured Poet begins at 8:15pm*
Second/Third Round of WOWPS Qualifier begins at 9:00pm *
When : 6:30pm
Where: Haley House Bakery & Cafe | 12 Dade St, Roxbury MA
Saturday 1.27
Second Emancipation Initiative Struggle Session
“ Join the Emancipation Initiative (EI) for our second struggle session!
EI is committed to ending 21st century slavery: incarceration. EI is committed to taking on the toughest issues related to incarceration in Massachusetts because we need bold change: ending the sentence of life without parole and returning the right to vote to people incarcerated in Massachusetts prisons.
There are also some time sensitive issues that we will also be discussing:
1. Forthcoming restrictions on visits (Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/policy-advisory/upcoming-2018-visiting-procedure-changes)
2. Toxic water at Massachusetts prisons — Deeper Than Water
3. Current pending criminal justice reform legislation
Struggle sessions are EI’s organizing meetings against incarceration in Massachusetts and for the strong communities we want to see. All are welcome. We especially welcome formerly incarcerated individuals as well as any family members or people who have loved ones who are or were incarcerated.”
When: 4pm
Where: 549 Columbus Avenue, Boston MA
Sunday 1.28
Queens Co Website Launch
“ We’re kicking off the new year with a new look!
Join us as we celebrate the launch of our new website queensco.org with an evening of live art, performances, music, cash bar, hor d’ouvres, featured businesses, dope vibes, and so much #blackgirlmagic!
Our theme for 2018 is For Us, By Us inspired by Solange’s song “F.U.B.U.” which represents the power of reclaiming our space as women of color. With all of the craziness happening all around the world, maintaining our sisterhood is not only important but necessary for our livelihood.
Queensco.org will serve as a platform that provides resources and events that promote the livelihood of women of color in the Boston area. We’ll also be sharing what programming we have coming up this year.
P.S. this event is open to males as well so men, feel free to come through and support the presence of women of color in the Boston area!”
When: 6pm
Where: 75 Northern Ave, Boston MA 02210
Monday 1.29
#MantraMonday with Erwins Cazeau
Join PEACE and yogi Erwins Cazeau for a class of yoga- wind down after the start of your week, stretch and relax!
When: 6pm
Where: 594 Columbia Road, Dorchester MA
Tuesday 1.30
Cocktails For A Cause
“Join Boston’s urban young professionals at Kingston Grille and Bar later this month, and every month this Winter, as we mix and mingle and support local non-profits!
For our first event in the “Cocktails for a Cause” after work series, we will rejoin The Fab Empire‘s Boston Fab to collect coats!
Meet us at KGB for “Coats and Cocktails” on Tuesday January 30th”
When: 6pm
Where: 25 Kingston St, Boston MA
Wednesday 1.31
Drawing Together
“ Join us on Wednesday nights for drop-in drawing in the galleries! Sessions are facilitated by professional artists and educators, taking inspiration from the exhibitions on view and encouraging visitors to create collaboratively. Free and open to the public, with drawing materials provided. No previous art experience required”
When: 6pm
Where: MassArt | 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston MA
Thursday 2.1
Boston Black Restaurant Challenge Kickoff
“ Join State Rep. Chynah Tyler and Urban Affairs Group for the Boston Black Restaurant Challenge Kickoff event at Suya Joint. We will have food + drink specials, live music, giveaways, raffles + special guests throughout the night. Sponsored by Outside The Box Agency, Go Get It Enterprises, LLC + Bringing Back Boston. Share your pictures + videos on the#BostonBlackRestaurantChallenge Facebook page. *The Boston Black Restaurant Challenge is a monthlong event, we are asking everyone to visit 4 Black Owned Restaurants in Boston during the month of February.*”
When: 6pm
Where: Suya Joint | 185 Dudley St, Roxbury MA
