Thursday, June 18th to Friday, June 26 marks the 28th annual Roxbury International Film Festival. This event is all about celebrating people of color from around the world through independent cinema. There will be film screenings, daily script reads, workshops, panels, filmmaker hangouts, and more across the following venues: Remis Auditorium at the MFA. Hibernian...
Starting Wednesday, June 24th, Momentum will be having a series of 10+ free and paid events across 6 greater Boston neighborhoods. Enjoy local music, community activities, food, etc. near you. Find out more about specific Momentum events at the official website HERE.
On Saturday, June 27th at 1pm, DJ Jazzy Jeff is headlining a ultimate community hangout at the Record Co. as a part of BAMS Fest and Momentum 2026. Come out and hear the stylings of Jazzy Jeff, DJ and producer, who's skills revolutionized turntablism through the late 80s and 90s. Learn more about this event...
On Thursday, July 2nd at 7:30pm, Trinidadian act, KES, will be performing live at Leader Pavilion Bank. Their music mixes calypso melodies, rock riffs and island beats with which they will bring a high energy performance straight from the Caribbean to Boston. Find out more about KES at their website HERE. Tickets to this show...
On Sunday, July 19th from 12-2pm, there will be a Unity Parade in Roxbury. It is a free event committed to celebrating community, culture, pride, and unity right in the center of Roxbury. Sunday's parade is the last event of a weekend of celebration taking place before it. Find out more about the Roxbury Unity Parade...
On Wednesday, July 22nd at 7:30pm, St. Louis born and raised artist, AJ McQueen at the City Winery Main Stage. AJ McQueen is a hip-hop artist known for his raw and soulful lyricism. He will be bringing his experience as a midwestern emcee to Boston. Find out more about the event at City Winery's website...
On Tuesday, July 28th at 7:30pm, Souls of Mischief will be performing live at City Winery Main Stage. Souls of Mischief is a hip-hop group from Oakland, CA, who have been active since the 90s. The group is made up of Phesto, Tajai, Opio, and A-Plus, who are also known for being members of Hieroglyphics....
On Thursday, July 30th from 7:30-9:30pm, Cheikh Ibra Fam will be performing live at Norma Jean Calderwood Courtyard (EX05) as part of the MFA's Concerts in the Courtyard series. Cheikh Ibra Fam is a Senegalese artist known for blending Afropop with funk, jazz, soul, and roots music. Fam recently released his sophomore album titled Adouna earlier...
On Thursday, July 30th from 8-9:30pm , the Strand Theatre MV will be hosting A Soulful Evening with Jeffrey Osborne Benefit Concert. It will be an evening of classic R&B and contemporary favorites in celebration of the Cottagers' 70th Anniversary. All proceeds will go to Cottagers’ Corner Restoration and Building Fund. Find out more about...
On Friday, July 31st at 7:30pm, Smif-N-Wessun will be bringing their tunes to the City Winery Main Stage. Smif-N-Wessun are a Brooklyn-born hip-hop duo, who have been active since the 90s. They released their 8th studio album titled Infinity in February of last year under Duck Down Music, Inc. Find out more about this event at City...
On Friday, July 31st at 7:30pm, Daniel Caesar will be performing live at TD Garden. Daniel Caesar is a Canadian R&B and Soul singer-songwriter who released his noteworthy debut album Freudian in 2017 which includes tracks such as "Best Part ft. HER" and "Get You." Now in 2026, he will be making his way to Boston on...