#WhereToBe: 7.29.16–8.4.16
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 7.29.16
E.G.O.L’s Feel The Buzz Fashion Show!
Hosted by: Yung Naz, Natan Santos, Reginald Fils & Bradley Souffrant
“Get ready for a night of fashion, performances and celebration!
Empowering Generations of Leaders is a group of young entrepreneurs, creatives and designers ready to change the face of the youth in Boston. With this event, they are hoping to bring about a better sense of community while also keeping the true meaning of the arts present and making it lit!
You can expect to see fly designs by kids living right in your backyard, dope performances by youth you follow on soundcloud, exquisite food from your favorite local restaurants, and be on your feet by the end of the night!”
When: 5pm
Where: Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building|2300 Washington Street, Boston, MA
You can purchase your tickets and find more info here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/egol-presents-feel-the-buzz-tickets-26378343335
Saturday 7.30.16
Trap Community Clean Up
Hosted by: We Are The Ones
“We Are The Ones will be holding a community clean-up in the Codman Sq area. As members of the Boston community, it is very urgent to directly engage with our Black and Latino residents from the Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan area. Please join us on a day of sharing love and building with one another!”
When: 11:45 am
Where: Codman Sq.|Dorchester Center, MA 02124, United States
For more info, visit: www.facebook.com/events/152954908444595
Sunday 7.31.16
Critical Breakdown: #MidSummer16
Hosted by: Critical Breakdown
#CriticalBreakdownBoston brings together people of all ages through socially conscious visual and performance art. #MidSummer16 will close out with a live filming cypher (streaming and sharing encouraged).Open to all ages and free to the public (donations accepted).
Share your talent. Network with fellow artists. Build community.
When: Show begins at 6 PM. Sign-up for the open mic list at 5:30pm. If you want to get on the list, be prepared to get there early.
Where: Hibernian Hall| 184 Dudley St, Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/971382169651671/. If you have any questions, please email: CriticalBreakdownBoston@gmail.com
Monday 8.1.12
Let’s Talk: Communicating Our Cause
Hosted by: Massachusetts Jobs With Justice
Join MJWJ this summer for a series of trainings on the skills you need to make change in your workplaces schools, neighborhoods, and communities! In this session, Natalia Berthet Garcia, Coordinator of Communications for Massachusetts Jobs with Justice will give advice on how to write and speak with passion to tell your story and forge powerful relationships
All are welcome, but please RSVP to Gillian at Gillian@massjwj.net or 617–524–8778!
When: 6pm
Where: 3353 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
Afterwards, join MJWJ for
The Revival: Time for a Moral Revolution of Values
“The Revival: Time for a Moral Revolution of Values” is a national tour to redefine morality in American politics and challenge leaders of faith and moral courage to be more vocally opposed to harmful policies that disproportionately impact the poor, people who are ill, children, immigrants, communities of color, and religious minorities. The Revival is co-led by the Rev. Dr. James A Forbes Jr. and the Rev. Dr. William Barber II, architect of the historic Moral Monday Movement in North Carolina.
When: 6:30pm
Where: 40 Walk Hill Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
For more information and tickets, please visit: https://actionnetwork.org/events/the-revival-time-for-a-moral-revolution-of-values?source=direct_link
Tuesday 8.2.16
Elma Lewis PlayHouse in the Park
Hosted by: Elma Lewis PlayHouse & Franklin Park Coalition
Please come out and join the community for this legendary, cultural arts series. Founded in 1966 the Elma Lewis Playhouse in Park has hosted magnificent musical acts such as Duke Ellington, to Billy Taylor Trio and others alike. This family oriented venue has events for all ages. In the morning dance events get everyone up and moving, and in the evening; concerts showcase talents from the local communities and neighborhoods. Live music will be provided by DJ Dance Party with Nomadik.
When: 6pm
Where: Franklin Park by the Overlook Ruins|1 Circuit Dr, Dorchester 02121
For more information, please visit: http://www.franklinparkcoalition.org/fpc-programs/playhouse-in-the-park/. If you have more questions please contact 617 442 4141, or email mail@franklinparkcoalition.org.
Wednesday 8.3.16
PRX Podcast Garage Opening
Hosted by: PRX & Radiotopia
Join PRX and Radiotopia for the opening of PRX’s Podcast Garage, a community recording studio and educational hub dedicated to supporting audio producers at all levels, and providing access to professional equipment, education and networking opportunities.
There will be Aeronaut beer, live music, local food truck snacks and tours of the Podcast Garage. Entrance is free! No tickets required! Family-friendly admission!
When: 5:30pm
Where: 267 Western Ave Rear Allston, MA 02134
For more information, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prx-podcast-garage-launch-party-tickets-26525455351
Thursday 8.4.16
The T Party
Hosted by: Company One Theatre
“The party to redefine all parties is coming to Boston — and you’re invited. Shake things up. Bend the rules. Break the binary. Through an exhilarating series of scenes that blur the line between audience and actors, real stories and fantastical satire, THE T PARTY casts an exuberant, kinky, and surprisingly tender look at gender expression and sexuality. This wild mash-up of a performance will sweep you off your feet and take you for a ride. The only house rule? Leave your expectations at the door.”-Company One Theatre
When: 8pm
Where: Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at The Boston Center For The Arts|527 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
For tickets and more informations, please visit:http://www.bostontheatrescene.com/season/The-T-PARTY/
