#WhereToBe 4.28–5.4

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Transformative Culture Project

5 min readApr 28, 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, 4.28

ICA AFTER 5: BEERS + BEDAZZLING

Hosted by: Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston

“What do your jean jacket, favorite sunglasses, and go-to water bottle have in common? They all could use a good bedazzling! (Bonus — they pair well with beer.) Sample a flight of brews from Harpoon Brewery and bring your most jewel-worthy item — bedazzling supplies provided!”

When: 5pm

Where: 25 Harbor Shore Drive Boston, MA 02210

For more info go to: https://www.icaboston.org/events/ica-after-5-beers-bedazzling?field_event_date_value%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=2017-04-28&field_event_date_value2%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=2017-04-30

Saturday, 4.29

Listening Party

Hosted by: Boston Juneteenth Committee & National Center of Afro-American Artists

“Please join us on Saturday, April 29th, for a Listening Party with live performances and featuring Music by DJ Dr. Feelgood. While you’re here, enjoy good company and beautiful artwork.

Complimentary refreshments will be served.

(617) 442–8014”

When: 6pm

Where: The Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists 300 Walnut Avenue Roxbury, MA 02119

For more info go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/listening-party-tickets-33435516530?aff=es2

Sunday,4.30

The Reunion Project

Hosted by: Brookline Senior Center

“Nearly 50 women between the ages of 65 and 100 travel back in time to meet their younger selves at the Brookline Senior Center Reunion Project.

Celebrated Photographer Lora Brody designed the project which features photographs and quotations on display at the Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street, Brookline from April 3 to June 30 and at Gallery M of Goddard House, 165 Chestnut Street, Brookline through May 31. The project was designed to encourage older women to reflect on their memories and recognize the wisdom that comes with age.

Brody will present images, narrative, and history of the project at a reception at the Senior Center on April 20, from 6 to 8 pm and at Goddard House on April 29 and 30 at 2 pm.

Ruthann Dobek, director of the Brookline Council on Aging and director of the Brookline Senior Center, says, “It’s important to promote positive images of aging with an emphasis on the history and wisdom people bring to their life experiences.” ”

When: 2pm

Where: Brookline Senior Center 93 Winchester Street Brookline, MA 02446

For more info go to: http://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-reunion-project

Monday, 5.1

Ambreen Butt: I Need a Hero

Hosted by: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

“Ambreen Butt is the ninth Artist-in-Residence to create a temporary site-specific work for the Museum’s Anne H. Fitzpatrick Façade. Trained as a miniature painter in Lahore, Pakistan, Ambreen uses the dramatic imagery and storytelling of this traditional art form to comment on contemporary issues.

This 16 x 36 foot installation will be displayed at the Museum until June 26, 2017.”

When: 11am

Where: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 25 Evans Way Boston, MA 02115

For more info go to: http://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/ambreen-butt-i-need-a-hero

Tuesday, 5.2

Get a bag of fresh produce for $2 at Whittier Street Health Clinic

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Hosted by: Fair Food

“Do you want to eat fresh produce? Then — alternate Tuesdays early afternoon — 1:30–2:30 pm — get a bag of fresh vegetables (and some fruit) for only $2 in Roxbury.

Take home a bag (or two) of produce for yourself — for only $2 per bag. ”

When: 1pm

Where: Whittier Street Health Clinic 1290 Tremont Street Roxbury, Boston, MA 02120

For more info go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-a-bag-of-fresh-produce-for-2-at-whittier-street-health-clinic-tickets-20108280408?aff=es2

Wednesday, 5.3

Beer and a Bite: Come Celebrate with Rebuilding Together Boston

Hosted by: Rebuilding Together Boston

“Join Rebuilding Together Boston on Wednesday, May 3rd, from 6- 8:30 pm for drinks and food at the Dorchester Brewing Company. Help us celebrate our 25 years of rebuilding communities in Boston and the completion of our 26th annual National Rebuilding Day. Join us for beers and bites to celebrate our 25 years of rebuilding communities in Boston.

Bring some old friends, meet some new ones, and learn some about Rebuilding Together Boston working to preserve affordable homeownership while making each home healthier and safer.

Each purchased ticket includes includes two beers and light food.

“Together we help transform the lives of low-income homeowners by improving the safety and health of their homes and revitalizing our communities.” ”

When: 6pm

Where: Dorchester Brewing Company 1250 Massachusetts Ave Dorchester, Massachusetts 02125

For more info go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-and-a-bite-come-celebrate-with-rebuilding-together-boston-tickets-33319173545?aff=es2

Thursday, 5.4

Artist Walk of the Fens

Hosted by: Isabella Stewart Gardner

“Join artist Teri Rueb for a guided listening walk through the Back Bay Fens, exploring Fens, a site-specific GPS-based listening walk (the project is a free app available for download via iTunes or the Google Play Store). Rueb and co-creator Ernst Karel’s sound art installation, Fens, is part of the Gardner’s new sound art exhibition Listen Hear: The Art of Sound.

The walk with Rueb will include artist comments and an introduction to the work with a suggested itinerary. Time for questions and discussion will follow a 45 minute, self-guided walk in the park. Be sure to download the app in advance, charge up your phone, and bring headphones or earbuds.”

When: 1:30pm