The Boston Comics in Color Festival [BCICF] is a family-friendly event for all ages focusing on creators of color and stories by and about people of color. This event takes place in person the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center on the campus of Roxbury Community College (RCC) and is the first of its kind in the city of Boston. The event includes event headliner(s); special guest speakers; panel discussions with working artist and writers, workshops, cosplay contest, live art demos, as well as an artist alley for comic creators to share and sell their books, materials, artwork.

The public is invited to a powerful afternoon and evening of film, portraiture, and community storytelling. Guests may explore the Archival Photography Exhibition, featuring portraits and narrative archives created with Birthlooms Storytellers across Massachusetts.

The evening continues with a pre-screening of ORIGIN STORIES | Preamble, a cinematic opening that grounds the four-part documentary series in Massachusetts landscapes, archival interviews, and the voices of eleven Birthlooms Storytellers.

Audiences will also celebrate the launch of FORESYTHE: Midwifery + The Black Birthing Family, a community-led anthology chronicling lived experiences of midwifery, perinatal care, lineage, and collective healing. This public gathering invites reflection, dialogue, and engagement with a living archive in motion.

Easter Eggs with Treats • Easter Bunny Visit • Refreshments • And More!

Join Eastie Farm at Dorchester Food Co-op to learn how to grow your own mushrooms, how to cook & enjoy them.

​Free gift cards will be available for attendees!

​Eastie Farm is a community-based non-profit organization that pursues climate justice, food security, and community resilience through urban agriculture, education, and the building of an equitable local food system. Learn more about Eastie Farm at eastiefarm.com.

Launch of The Afrocentered Color Series by Tyahra Angus, hosted by Destiny Polk at Just Book-ish. Reading, signing, Q&A, and more!

Join photographer Tyahra Angus for the launch of The Afrocentered Color Series—a photo book collection that journeys through Black and Black Queer life shaped by color theory and community memory. Enjoy a live reading and book signing with Tyahra and a Q&A moderated by Yah Yah the Wordstress, featuring publisher, Destiny Polk of Destined To Shine Publishing. You’re invited to create new memories and keepsakes at the interactive stations including; Polaroid guestbook portraits, bookmark-making, free buttons and signed bookplates. Indulge in signature cocktails inspired by the series’ hues. Come celebrate our stories, our colors, and the spaces that hold our living history.

Across the state, renters, homeowners, seniors, workers, and students are demanding rent control because housing should be stable, safe, and affordable.

The majority of our state is worried about housing costs.
Our communities can't wait another year.

We're calling on our representative to make a deal with us.

A deal that puts people over profit.
A deal that protects renters from extreme rent hikes.
A deal that keeps families in their homes.

We Move in Color (WMIC) is a musical revue that seeks to capture the African American narrative through music, poetry, dance, and visual art. The revue features the visual art of world renowned painter Paul Goodnight, the award-winning photography of Lou Jones. The revue’s soundtrack is produced by GRAMMY award winner Gen Rubin. It features recording artist Anita Faye and the poetic voice of writer Robby Thomas. The revue which recently performed at the John F Kennedy Center is brought to life by Emmy award winner, performer and story designer Wyatt Jackson.

Taught by Maria McKnight of 2 Birds No Stones, this hands-on workshop explores the beauty and symbolism of Native American sand art. Over seven weeks, participants will create expressive artworks using colored sand, stencils, and natural materials while learning about cultural traditions, storytelling, and the healing power of art.

Each session includes mindfulness music, sensory experiences, and opportunities for group sharing to support relaxation, creativity, and connection. No prior art experience is needed. Just bring curiosity and a willingness to explore.

This series is made possible through the support of the City of Boston Age Strong Commission, Goddard House through the Creative Aging Connections program, and our host Dewitt Center

Join for College Night as we welcome college and university students to the MFA for a special free evening of art making, music, gallery exploration in “Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination” and “Divine Color: Hindu Prints from Modern Bengal,” swag giveaways, a photo booth, and more! Admission is free with a valid school ID.

Join the Museum of African American History for a Workshop on Haitian Folkloric Dance as part of our Boston Family Day Programming. We invite everyone to join us as Jean Appolon Expressions leads a workshop for all levels. This workshop is grounded in building community and the belief that we can all dance and learn about ourselves and one another when we dance together.

A special concert celebrating pianist and composer Randy Weston's contributions to the jazz canon and his enduring musical legacy.

"In Africa I discovered what the true purpose of a musician is.
We are historians, and it is our purpose to tell the people the true story of our past,
and to extend a better vision of the future."
-Randy Weston

April 6, 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of pianist and composer Randy Weston. A visionary artist whose work bridged musical connections between jazz and his ancestral African roots, Weston left an enduring global legacy. This includes his archival collection which was acquired by Harvard in 2016.

Join us for the first event in this centennial celebration: a special concert honoring Weston’s contributions to the jazz canon. Acclaimed pianists Vijay Iyer, Marc Cary, and Rodney Kendrick will explore and celebrate Weston’s powerful pianism and enduring musical legacy.

The concert will be followed by a Q&A with the artists.

Join the Inaugural BECMA Vanguard Awards on April 14, 2026. To drive inclusive prosperity across Massachusetts, this 90-minute Award Ceremony will serve as a fundraiser for BECMA while celebrating excellence across impact, legacy, and innovation.


This event will honor established and emerging visionary leaders, founders, innovators, advocates, institutional leaders, and allies, celebrating key professionals for collective impact.

Join friends and supporters of the ICA to celebrate the opening of Derrick Adams: View Master. Enjoy a special look at the exhibition and complimentary refreshments at this exciting evening event!

Ava Sophia is a Boston-based R&B singer/songwriter known for her smooth vocals, laid-back grooves, and emotionally raw lyricism. A Berklee College of Music graduate, she has performed on major stages including Fenway Park and Symphony Hall, and recorded with the Grammy-nominated Berklee Indian Ensemble. Her music blends personal storytelling with soulful production, most recently showcased in her project You Are Where You Belong. Nominated for “R&B Artist of the Year” at the 2020 Boston Music Awards, Ava continues to captivate audiences across the region with performances that are both intimate and powerful.

Join artists Elisa Hamilton and Clareese Hill on a special artist-led walking tour of their two public art projects.

Experience Beacon Hill through art and history with Elisa Hamilton and Clareese Hill on a walking tour of their public art projects, Glimpses of Glapion and The Black Boston Dream Oracle. The tour begins at 1:00 pm at Boston Common Visitors Center and is followed by a reception and Q&A at the Museum of African American History at 2:15 pm. Explore digital and XR works that bring Boston’s Black history and stories to life through immersive storytelling and reflection.