#WhereToBe 2.2–2.9

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Transformative Culture Project

5 min readFeb 3, 2017

Each Friday, Epicenter features a special “where to be” post on their blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of 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 @epicentercom and follow the hashtag #WhereToBe.

Friday 2.3

Friday Open Mic Featuring Jha D Williams

Hosted by: First Fridays Youth Open Mic

“Doors open and dinner is served at 7.

Open mic begins around 7:30. Bring your friends ! Bring your art ! You are welcome! Free for under 26, $10 suggested donated for over 26.

Jha D is the founder of the “if you can Feel it, you can Speak it” Open Mic as well as the dreamer of EN-ER-GY, an annual showcase of eclectic Boston talent. She has been writing and performing for over 10 years. Her poetry has afforded her the opportunities to participate in documentaries as well as be featured at and/or MC various events such as the True Colors Conference and the Philadelphia Dyke March. Additionally, she has performed and conducted writing workshops at the University of Pennsylvania, Bucknell University, Northeastern University, Boston College, and UMass Boston. Her pieces are birthed from her experiences, and she therefore writes about self-love, identity evolution, sexuality and growth through emotions. She firmly believes in the power of expression and professes that “there is true art in spreading your own truths”.”

When: 7pm

Where: First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain | 633 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA

For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/562906327252802/

Saturday 2.4

Get Hip- A Hip Hop Showcase at Mass Apparel

Hosted by: Allison MacDonald, Lite Tolbert, Mor Shabazz

“In this tough time, we still have music and Boston is home to some incredible talent. Come join us on Saturday, February 4th to celebrate Boston’s hip hop scene as a whole. Featuring: TBaby, Sonic Selection, JusMack, Tony Bodega, Boogie Da God, NliteN.”

When: 7pm

Where: Mass Apparel Concept Store | 383 Cambridge St, Allston MA

For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/404360399899762/

Sunday 2.5

Trans and Queer Liberation + Immigrant Solidarity Protest

Hosted by: Jasmine Gomez

“They say: “Trump is very pro-LGBT for a Republican. He won’t eliminate federal nondiscrimination protections, and won’t attack gay marriage. Trump wants to protect LGBT people from oppressive foreign ideologies.”

We say: “Trump and his people are extremely and viciously anti-LGBTQ. They have already done great harm to Queer and Trans immigrants, Muslims, undocuqueer people, incarcerated folks, Black people, Native QT and Two-Spirit people through EOs on Muslim ban, border wall, pipelines.”

When: 12pm

Where: Boston City Hall | 1 City Hall Square, Boston MA

Monday 2.6

Free Coding 101: HTML & CSS

Hosted by: General Assembly

“You must order your FREE ticket through our website to attend:http://ga.co/2jrCQ8k

Interested in learning to code?Have a web application or website you’ve been dying to make?Take the first steps and get hands-on with coding in this free workshop!You’ll develop an understanding of the fundamentals of HTML + CSS and walk away with a webpage you wrote yourself.No prior knowledge required!Spaces are limited. Register here: http://ga.co/2jrCQ8k”

When: 6:30pm

Where: 125 Summer St, Boston MA

For tickets, go to:https://generalassemb.ly/education/intro-to-coding-html-css/boston/33901?utm_medium=paid-social-pro-ntf&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=33901&utm_content=event-lander

Tuesday 2.7

Open Mic Night- Share Your Peace

Hosted by: Tamar Nicolas & Darryls Corner Bar & Kitchen

“Peace. Love. Light You are invited to a night of Poetry and Art on Febuary 7th at Darryls Corner Bar and Grill! There will be an OPEN MIC sign in sheet for all those interested in sharing their PEACE!

-21+
-5 Dollar Entry

The night will also include 2 of Bostons finest poets! The gifted Priscilla Azaglo. She is a Spoken Word Poet who uses African high life and Hip Hop to perform. And the talented Michael Morency.”

When: 7pm

Where: Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen | 604 Columbus Avenue, Boston MA

For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/1252731611485512/

Wednesday 2.8

Queen’s Talk

Hosted by: CityPop Egleston

“This Queens Talk will be held on February 8th from 6:30pm to 10pm featuring the lovely woman who hand-makes skin care products, the owner of Dori’s Essentials. She will be treating us to a Spa Party:) Face masks and conversations, come with your fresh face. Save the date! RSVP is limited.”

When: 6:30pm

Where: CityPop Egleston | 3195 Washington St, Boston MA

For tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queens-talk-tickets-31263460853