Join District 7 for the performance of Big Ben and The Moonlighters.

Founded in 2014 by Mar Parrilla, We Create! was born out of a strong need to uplift and showcase BIPOC artists in Boston—especially self-identified women and LGBTQ+ BIPOC artists.

This unique festival fellowship program offers selected artists and alumni vital resources, including grant-writing workshops, peer and mentor-supported feedback sessions, and a fully produced concert at the culmination of the fellowship.

We Create! is also a multidisciplinary arts festival that has featured hundreds of artists across a wide range of disciplines, including dance, music, puppetry, film, circus arts, installations, visual arts, and mixed media arts.

As we step into our 12th year, we are thrilled to see We Create! continue to thrive and remain a beloved part of Boston’s arts community.

Hosted by DSNI, Holding Ground: The Rebirth of Dudley Street follows activists who ignite change in Roxbury. This event will feature dinner and discussion.

Boston WiP is an annual low stakes platform for dance and performing artists to present movement driven work. Join us for an evening featuring eight new work-in-progress performances, all presented by local artists. The show will run twice with the same program. This installment of WiP will be presented in partnership with Somerville Arts Council’s SomArt Space Program! Shows at 6pm and 8pm.

Gary Washburn is the National NBA Writer and columnist for the Boston Globe. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Gary attended Westchester High School and UC Berkeley before embarking on his journalism career. He has worked at the Long Beach Press Telegram, Los Angeles Daily News, Major League Baseball.com, Seattle Post-Intelligencer and the Globe. He earned his Master’s Degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska and co-authored The Spencer Haywood Rule: Battles, Basketball, and the Making of an American Iconoclast with Marc Spears. Gary is parliamentarian of the National Association of Black Journalists Sports Task Force and is a three-time winner of the Salute to Excellence Award for his stories on the Boston Celtics.

Explore identity, storytelling, and healing through the art of collage with artist Ayana Mack. This workshop invites you to layer textures, colors, and imagery to create a self-portrait that reflects who you are. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and good energy.


Ayana Mack is a multidisciplinary artist and creative storyteller dedicated to using art

as a catalyst for change. She recently completed “Closer To My Dreams”, a 45-foot

mural celebrating transformation and joy. Her work has been exhibited at Artists For

Humanity and the Multicultural Arts Center, earning honors such as the Black

RISING TOGETHER is now FREE! Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity invites you to our Rising Together spring mixer, a celebration of the collective work of advocates and organizers who are contributing to a more just Brookline. As we come together in joyful resistance, we recognize that this moment calls for action to sustain critical services for our friends, families, and educators.

Join us for drinks, charcuterie, sweet treats, and live music as we stand strong against regressive efforts and continue building a movement for justice. Whether you’ve been with us for years or are just learning about Brookline for Racial Justice & Equity (BRJE), we welcome you to rise with us and help sustain this important work.

Mental Mapping explores the connections between individuals and their environments, both physical and virtual. An extensive interview process with the participants is analyzed using large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, intended to map each participant’s unique cognitive networks. The project draws inspiration from the notion that artificial, organic (i.e., the brain), and social networks share underlying neural structures and processes.

This transformative talk series celebrates the inherent Divinity of Black people, offering a space to rediscover and honor the sacredness of Black bodies, minds, and spirits. Rooted in ancestral wisdom, cultural resilience, and radical self-love, we’ll explore how Black individuals can fully step into their Divine nature. Through thought-provoking discussions, creative expressions, and communal healing, we’ll examine how the sacred manifests in Black identity, creativity, and community. This series calls to reclaim visibility, embody sacredness, and collectively envision a future where Black Divinity shines unapologetically and expansively. This conversation will be facilitated by Michele Avery and Yvette Modestin.