Public banking experts, organizers, and community leaders from across the country will gather in at Harvard Law School for the Public Banking for Community Development Convening, and we are taking the opportunity to gather our broader community.

Join the Massachusetts Public Banking Coalition for an evening of connection, celebration, and conversation as we continue building the movement for a Massachusetts public bank.

It has been a while since our coalition has gathered in person, and we are excited to come together, meet new allies, and share ideas about how public banking can strengthen our communities.

There will be light bites, drinks, and great company, and we would love for you to be part of it.

Join for food, laughter, and community NEXT Friday, November 7th @ the Design Gym for a Friday Night Life special stand-up comedy show with performances featuring all POC comedians.

Join for a summit calling the Episcopal Church in Massachusetts to truth, repair, and transformation.

The Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas will deliver the keynote address, followed by stories from Christ Church Cambridge, Episcopal City Mission, and other communities leading reparations efforts. Participants can also join learning and action tracks designed to meet congregations and leaders wherever they are on their journey.

Special Musical Guest: Pop Up Poetry Ensemble

Main event will feature a sketch session with a nude model. The sketch session begins promptly at 11:14AM and doors open at 9AM. Will also have TWO DJ's a live performance, and much more. The usual suspects are also back, expect, vinyl, coffee, art and all of the other things that makes SUMO the ultimate BIG idea.

Get ready to witness the hottest fashion show in town as Famzoe Ent Presents: Spark The Runway lights up the night with style and glamour. Get ready to witness some of the hottest styles hitting the runway, showcasing the latest trends and designs from some of the best designers in Boston. This event promises to be a night to remember, filled with music and, of course, fabulous fashion. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to experience the magic of Spark The Runway with Famzoe Ent! Dress to Impress and Don't miss out on the exciting door prizes and amazing vendors.

Join an ICA Graduate Student Lecturer for a tour of An Indigenous Present. Deepen your understanding of the artists and exhibition themes through guided close looking and discussion.

FREE with museum admission or membership; no pre-registration required. Tour meets on 4th floor.

Higher Ground invites you to a conversation about community investments in education, housing, and economic growth.
From Dollars to Impact: A Higher Ground Community Forum will bring together community members and leaders to explore how city and state investments shape housing, education, and economic opportunity across Boston and beyond. This free of charge, in-person gathering at Roxbury Community College’s Media Arts Center Auditorium will provide an opportunity to learn how funding decisions impact the communities you care about, increase access to those shaping community investments, and discuss how to catalyze state resources into real impact. Join us to connect with leaders, engage with Higher Ground and be part of a powerful conversation on equity, opportunity, and change. Free tickets are available as well as several sponsorship levels for those that would like to donate and support the event.

There is no denying the impact Jamaica has had in the world, and now, in a time of need on the island, we are coming together to give love to the island that has spread love worldwide. District 7 Tavern will be hosting a fundraiser, supply drop, and live music to benefit those affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Gallery and museum relationships are in the midst of a big shift. Access to certain gallery and institutional opportunities seem at once more open and more siloed. In this workshop artists will learn how to seek out and build relationships with gallerists and curators, as well as best practices for communications and the expectations and etiquette of moving through curatorial consideration.

Each session will be a lecture format with 30 minutes for Q&A at the end.

Part 1: Relationship Cultivation: Begins with a discussion of gallerists and curators, what these individuals are like and what opportunities exist through these connections. In this session, participants will receive an overview on how these relationships tend to work, how to set realistic expectations, and how to prepare for studio visits.

Learn how historical media production patterns reveal systemic gaps in representation that continue to influence modern coverage.
Newspapers have long documented events both major and mundane, and their archives play a vital role in sustaining — and challenging — collective memory. This round table brings together journalists and archivists to discuss how a comprehensive understanding of a community's history supports inclusive journalism and promotes civic life.

A staged reading of A Revelation of Character, a new, short play commissioned by the Associates of the Boston Public Library from award-winning playwright Patrick Gabridge, in collaboration with Plays in Place.

A Revelation of Character dramatizes the fraught relationship between abolitionists Lydia Maria Child and Maria Weston Chapman. Playwright Patrick Gabrdige drew from original letters in the Boston Public Library's Anti-Slavery Collection, many of which were conserved and digitized with funding from the Associates of the Boston Public Library.

Rooted in the spirit of folk tradition, this open mic celebrates the timeless power of community storytelling through song, rhythm, and word. Village voices is where music and memory meet, and every voice adds to the chorus. Whether you come to share or simply to listen, this is a space to connect, create, and carry the stories that keep our culture alive.

chedule a FREE 1:1 Career Coaching Session with a MassHire Downtown Boston career coach. In these sessions, our coaches can provide you with the latest information on:

improving your job search strategies
resume and cover letter reviews
interview preparation
training options
networking
any specific needs you have to maximize your potential for successfully landing a job.
Service offered in English Spanish, and Portuguese.

The Summit for Solutions is all about driving action, breaking silos, and creating a true ecosystem of support for small businesses across Massachusetts. And to bring that vision to life, we’re proud to feature our Systems Change Rapid Fire Panel — a high-energy conversation with some of the state’s most impactful leaders in policy, business, and community innovation.

This dynamic session will move fast — each panelist will share bold, actionable ideas on what it takes to create lasting systems change for equitable economic growth.

The Roxbury Cultural District (RCD) is proud to host the third Arts & Cultural Community Convening at Roxbury Community College. This gathering will bring together seasoned and emerging stakeholders, business leaders, artists, cultural practitioners, and residents from Nubian Square and the greater Boston community. The convening is designed to strengthen connections, foster collaboration, and spark new ideas to activate the district through arts and culture.



Featuring community based artists

Musical Experince
Sound Vibration
Performances and Storytelling


Good Eats & Refreshments will local Roxbury caterers.