#WhereToBe: 7.22.16–7.28.2016
Each Friday, we feature a special “where to be” post on our 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 Epicenter Community @epicentercom #WhereToBe
Friday 7.22.16
Area Premier of THE FITS
Hosted by: Brattle Theater
In Anna Rose Holmer’s dazzling, Cincinnati-set debut feature, eleven-year-old tomboy Toni (played by newcomer Royalty Hightower) spends her afternoons boxing at a gym with her older brother. Bewitched by the power and confidence of a tight-knit dance group also practicing there, Toni begins to eagerly absorb their routines, and even pierces her own ears in an effort to fit in. But when a mysterious outbreak of fainting spells plagues the team, Toni’s desire for acceptance becomes more complicated and perhaps dangerous. Gorgeously shot and with a hypnotic score, THE FITS is a transformative experience and a singular portrait of adolescence- Notes from The Metrograph, NYC
When: 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:30pm
Where:Brattle Theater|40 Brattle St, Cambridge MA
There are also additional dates and showtimes for this film. You can see these additional times and buy your tickets here- http://www.brattlefilm.org/2016/07/22/the-fits/
Saturday 7.23.16
We Are Not Our Past (The God Box) featuring David Banner
Hosted by: The Strand Theater
News personality Tayla Andre along with the Mayor’s Office of Resilience will showcase live panel discussions on Boston’s 350 year history of racial inequity towards Indigenous and African natives and the alarming yet factual statistics on economic development, housing and education in our community. At the end of each panel discussion there will be an live Q & A from the audience staying true to the radio show format. Wait! This won’t be just an event of monotonous talking there will be live performances from local artists and an Electrifying speech from Grammy Award winning recording artist and activist David Banner on his nationwide God Box Tour.
When: 3pm
Where: The Strand Theater|543 Columbia Rd., Dorchester MA
These tickets will sell out fast! You can get your tickets in advace here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/david-banner-presents-the-god-box-lecture-tour-tickets-26070793445
Sunday 7.24.16
6th Annual African Festival of Boston
Hosted by: African Festival Boston & Africans Of Boston
A massive New-England, multi-cultural celebration featuring the best of the African Arts and Culture, bringing along the sights and sounds of Africa. The African Festival of Boston also serves as a catalyst to rise wider public interest in the African Arts and to encourage artistic dialogue, cultural exchange, and celebrate African heritage.
The African Festival of Boston presents a unique opportunity for emerging and established artists to showcase their work on a national platform. Therefore creating opportunities for collaboration with international artists, build new audiences, and share the culture and heritage of all people of African descent with the global community.
The African Festival is a free, and open to the public event!
When: 11am
Where:Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Carousel|Boston, Massachusetts
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/events/1405316559483439/
Monday 7.25.16
The Workout
Hosted by: KillerBoomBox, Xperience Creative, Jasmine Rae & ShowOff Marketing
Boston’s hottest monthly networking event for musical creatives is back! Every month, KillerBoomBox, Xperience Creative, ShowOff Marketing & Jasmine Rae join forces to bring us The Workout at Laugh Boston. Some of Boston’s best DJs jump on the turntables while the rest of the venue turns into a networking web for musicians, producers, music outlets and any DJs not spinning for the night. The event is always free and is always a good time! This month, The Workout will also double as a birthday celebration for Xperience Creative- don’t miss it!
DJs featured at this month’s Workout include Golo, Money, Vyper, G7 and J The DJ
When:7pm
Where: Laugh Boston|425 Summer St., Boston MA
You can register for the event beforehand for free entrance at www.killerboombox.com. If you’re a DJ looking to be a part of The Workout, email jasminerae@killerboombox.com
Tuesday 7.26.16
Ice Cream SLOSH at Craigie on Main
Hosted by: Craigie on Main
Join Craigie On Main for boozy milkshakes, indoor mini golf, ring toss and more! What better way to unwind after starting the work week? Plenty of food, community and fun! Craigie On Main will also be serving their new burger sliders for the first time ever!
When: 9pm
Where: Craigie On Main| 853 Main St., Cambridge MA
Wednesday 7.27.16
MassChallenge Startup Showcase
Hosted by: MassChallenge
The MassChallenge Startup Showcase features the 128 highest-impact startup companies participating in the MassChallenge Boston accelerator. It is the first major opportunity for the startup community to meet the 2016 MassChallenge finalist startups and experience their new developments in an open-floor exposition. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more and engaging with Boston’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. Invite your friends!
When: 6pm
Where: The Innovation and Design Building|One Design Center Place and 21–23–25 Drydock Ave, Boston, MA
Register for free: attend.com/mcshowcase16
Get to know some of the startups showcasing: http://masschallenge.org/mcstartups
Billie Holiday LIVE at Beat Brasserie
Hosted by: Beat Brasserie
After the MassChallenge Startup Showcase, join Beat Brasserie to enjoy some great food and to listen to live renditions of the work of Billie Holiday.Serious, deep, soulful, and whimsical, Billie Holiday is a constant presence in the hearts of all jazz musicians. The Beat has a wonderfully passionate and talented group of musicians and singers this night to play through many of Billie’s songs just to show how Ms. Holiday is alive today. Join them to celebrate the life of Billie Holiday ad her everlasting influence on music.
When: 8pm
Where: Beat Brasserie| 13 Brattle St., Cambridge MA
You can grab tickets for the event here: http://www.beatbrasserie.com/events/2016/07/27/billie-holiday-alive/
Thursday 7.28.16
Confronting Systematic Racism
Hosted by: Anti-Racism Collaborative
This is the beginning of a 5 week course, facilitated by local community leaders, that focuses on exposing the dynamics of systematic racism. This course will focus on how to bridge a deep understanding of personal and structural racism into commitments and a solid plan to move forward!
Are you looking to understand your role in the dynamics of systemic racism? Are you interested in finding the next step in your journey of taking a stance for racial justice? Are you looking to move beyond talking about racism and social oppression and find ways to take action?
All are welcome but please note the course takes an explicit view that transforming both ourselves and our society into a racially just place implicates a responsibility in white and privileged folks to engage in this work more robustly. The course sessions take place in Cambridge from 6:30 -8:30 pm on the following Thursdays: July 28th, August 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
When: 6:30pm
Where: Anti-Racism Collaborative| 30 JFK Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts
More info: Tution is $70 per person. Scholaships are available.
To register please complete the following 2-steps:
1) Fill out our form: http://goo.gl/forms/ejM5OlR6TLj87s7t1
2) Pay registration fee $70: http://bit.ly/29CfPYw OR contact antiracismcollab@gmail.com for scholarship inquiry.
