#WhereToBe 9.16- 9.22
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#WhereToBe.
Friday 9. 16
¡CAPICÚ! Let Them Eat Cake Reception
Hosted by: Distillery Gallery
This is a Multimedia exhibition by Shey Rivera Ríos & Anabel Vázquez Rodríguez. On June 29th the Congress of the United States of America passed the PROMESA ACT violating various human rights of the residents of Puerto Rico. This exhibition is a reaction to this act of violence.
When: 7pm
Where: Distillery Gallery | 516 E 2nd St , Boston MA
For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1832558560306570/
Saturday 9.17
Launch Party: mfaNOW Overnight
Hosted by: Museum of Fine Arts Boston
“Join us for a free all-night party taking place in the Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art as part of #mfaNOW, a season celebrating contemporary art and artists! Enter through the Linde Family Wing Entrance starting at 6 pm, after the Museum is closed. Discover the bold art of LA-based artist Frances Stark, rarely seen after-hours footage of Christian Marclay’s 24-hour video collage “The Clock,” abstract prints by Terry Winters, provocative works from the MFA’s collection, and an unexpected line-up of programming inside and outside the building.
Enjoy food trucks and lawn games, live music and DJs, lectures, artist demonstrations, performance art, and more. Dance all night, stargaze in the courtyard, or lace up your kicks for a late-night run outside the Museum…”
Free entry ends at 9 am on Sunday morning.
When: 6pm
Where: Museum of Fine Arts Boston | 465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
For more information, click here.
Sunday 9.18
7th Annual Boston Local Food Festival
Hosted by: Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts
For one spectacular day each year, SBN transforms the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway and the City of Boston into the nation’s largest local & sustainable food hub!
Boston Local Food Festival is a FREE outdoor festival that attracts over 150 local food vendors and 50,000 localvores to the Greenway. The Festival features farmers, local restaurants, family fun zone, food trucks, chef demos, specialty food producers, fisher folks, and organizations focusing on healthy food and fitness from New England.Download the Free DoneGood App to have access to the Festival Map and Vendor list!
When: 11am
Where: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway
Monday 9.19
Welcome To Boston : Machine De Cirque
Hosted by: ArtsEmerson
“Celebrate the arrival of the spectacular new Quebec City circus company, MACHINE DE CIRQUE! Join us as Boston Circus Guild, Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band and 360° Ensemble welcome them with music, dance and circus performances. Meet & Greet reception with cast to follow. Refreshments will be served. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!”
When: 7:30
Where: Hibernian Hall | 184 Dudley St, Roxbury MA
For more information and free tickets, click here.
Tuesday 9.20
September Café Nights @ RIC
Hosted by: Roxbury Innovation Center
The monthly Café Nights @ RIC are energetic and dynamic events where innovators and entrepreneurs can find one another and collaborate to bring their dreams to reality.
These regular gatherings provide a space for conversations and scheduled programs to inspire a wide range of attendees from different backgrounds and industries to connect, share ideas, and grow their ventures. The Café is open to all members of the innovation community — stop by to try it out.
When: 5pm
Where: Roxbury Innovation Center | 2300 Washington St, Roxbury MA
For more information, please visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/september-cafe-night-ric-tickets-27006893345?aff=efbevent
Also on Tuesday:
Black Lives Matter: Meaning of Freedom Concert Honoring Angela Davis
Hosted by: Berklee Performance Center
“The Meaning of Freedom concert will explore the iconic songs that provided the soundtrack to the civil rights movement and calls for democracy, as well as more contemporary work relevant to the day. This concert will feature exciting live performances in honor of Angela Y. Davis by Berklee students. Davis is known internationally for her ongoing work to combat all forms of oppression in the U.S. and abroad. Over the years she has been active as a student, teacher, writer, scholar, and activist/organizer. She is a living witness to the historical struggles of the contemporary era.”
When: 8pm
Where: Berklee Performance Center | 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston MA
For more information & tickets, please visit: http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5480724/black-lives-mattermeaning-of-freedom-concert-honoring-angela-davis-boston-berklee-performance-center
Wednesday 9.21
Black Girls Nutrition Launch Party
Hosted by: Black Girls Nutrition
“Come celebrate with the Black Girls Nutrition Team and the #BGN Hive Members!!! Hear about all the hard work we’ve done, view some of the amazing work in the community, learn more about the upcoming Product Launch, watch the “Real Size Model Fashion Show” and get a SNEAK PEEK of what’s in store for 2017….. all in TRUE #BGN Style.
Here is the thing… YOU MUST RSVP so we can save you a seat ♥
Feel free to bring a friend — -just remember to add the to the guest list… We are GEEKED OUT! See you then…”
When: 6pm
Where: Hatch Fenway | 401 Park Drive, Boston MA
For tickets and more information, please visit: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/official-launch-party-of-black-girls-nutrition-tickets-26868272727
Thursday 9.22
Flawed Beauty Project
Hosted by: Flawed Beauty Project
“You are invited to the debut exhibit for the Flawed Beauty Project by Valerie Anselme. The exhibit is currently on view and runs through October.
Call the Hyde Park Library for hours and directions: 617–361–2524 .
We invite you to meet the artist during her reception on September 22nd from 6–8pm
Video screening for the Flawed Beauty Project will be shown on October 6th, 2016 from 6pm-8pm as part of ArtWeek Boston
Light refreshments provided and conversation welcome.”
When: 6pm
Where: Hyde Park Library | 35 Harvard Avenue, Hyde Park MA
For more information, please visit: https://flawedbeautyproject.com/
