Project Creatine is a semi-biographical opera written for operatic tenor and drag artist Jordan Weatherston Pitts (Creatine Price). On an odyssey through city life, night clubs, and dreamscapes, our eponymous heroine encounters the highest highs and lowest lows of love, art, and living. Cantata, cabaret, and court drama: Project Creatine is a boundary-breaking story about radical self-definition. With nods to classic works of opera and musical theater, Project Creatine offers audiences a deeply emotional narrative in which they will find moments of both grandeur and humor.

Derrick Adams’s expansive and vibrant works reframe the ordinary into the extraordinary. Bicyclists, swimmers, musicians, and even television scenes celebrate contemporary Black life and culture by centering leisure, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. Adams, in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Salamishah Tillet, will revisit his creative practice and his ever-expanding work, including the founding of his influential nonprofit Charm City Cultural Cultivation, which aims to support underserved communities in Baltimore. Hear from Adams to learn more about this and his ICA exhibition, Derrick Adams: View Master. Free admission to the exhibition for all ticket holders. Stick around after the talk for a book signing with Adams.

Join the 2026 Dorchester Food Co-op Annual Meeting!

​Come hear important updates about the future of your community-owned grocery store, including our financial outlook, membership growth, CSA program, new ways to get Co-op groceries delivered to your door, and exciting opportunities to get more involved.

Join Tuesdays June 2nd – June 30th at 5:30 PM for a complimentary outdoor workout class in South Garden powered by lululemon Ambassadors!

Whether it’s mat Pilates with Bryn Batchelder or yoga with Therlande Louissaint, you are sure to leave with good vibes and feeling recentered! All are welcome to experience this full body movement, from beginner to advanced.

DotOut* is proud to present DotStories, a brand new public speaking and storytelling program for Dorchester's LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. This event is curated by Kacie King and Juanita Cox and occurs every third Thursday!

The Gardner will honor Juneteenth, the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, with a free day of performances, conversations, and activities curated in collaboration with SIDE Presents: Born in the Purple.

Purple sits at the intersection of the Juneteenth flag’s red and blue, of spirituality and mourning, of Alice Walker’s literary legacy, and of the regal, creative, resilience of Black life. It is a color that holds joy and weight at the same time.

To be "born in the purple" once described those born into royalty. Born in the Purple reclaims that inheritance—a reminder that royalty is not granted but remembered: carried in lineage; expressed in how we gather, adorn, and create; and reflected back to us in one another.

As you enter each space in the Museum, consider the question it asks and the ways in which the answer may lead to connection and a better future for us all.

Comfort Kitchen is heading to Powisset Farm for Juneteenth!
This Juneteenth, we’re honored to gather at Powisset Farm for a special farm dinner rooted in remembrance, celebration, and community. The dinner will feature Chef Sāsha Coleman, alongside Chef Nyanyika Banda and Chef Valentine Howell, for a multi-course menu inspired by early summer ingredients from Powisset Farm and other local sources. Guests will be seated at communal tables beneath a tent, creating a warm, shared farm-to-table experience that reflects both the spirit of the holiday and our continued commitment to storytelling through food.

Where is the variety?! That's the question owner & founder Savannah Campbell asked herself everyday while grabbing a flavored latte at local cafes. She noticed that most coffee shops carried the same repetitive flavors and she knew there were more exciting flavors for coffee out there. She drew inspiration from the Caribbean flavors she grew up with and began making her own flavored simple syrups at home - and so Caribe & Co. was born!

At Caribe & Co, we craft simple syrups infused with the flavors of the Caribbean! Our syrups are made with high quality ingredients like pure cane sugar, fresh aromatics, dried flowers, and whole spices. All of our syrups are free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and sweeteners.

Our bold, flavored syrups are perfect for coffee, cocktails, seltzer, and tea, but don’t stop there - drizzle them over pancakes, ice cream, desserts, & more!

Join to catch all the live action, cheer on your team, practice soccer skills, and grab local food and drink at Dorchester WatchFest!

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just in it for the fun, this meetup is the perfect chance to connect with friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate the wins all around the world.

sipèstisyon is an acclaimed debut poetry collection by Haitian-American poet and educator Mckendy Fils-Aimé, that explores themes of memory, mythology, and Haitian folklore. Fils-Aimé will be joined be several additional authors for this momentous book launch.


Mckendy Fils-Aimé is a New England based Haitian-American poet, organizer, and teaching artist. He has received fellowships from Callaloo, Cave Canem, The Watering Hole, Periplus, and CantoMundo. Over the span of nearly two decades, Mckendy has represented New England in several regional and national poetry slams, performing on numerous semi-final and final stages. Mckendy’s work has been featured or is forthcoming in Best New Poets, Adroit, Muzzle, American Literary Review, Poem-a-Day, and elsewhere. His debut poetry collection, sipèstisyon, will be published by YesYes Books in 2026.

Stretch and the City presented by Lifeway Kefir is a weekly yoga class hosted at the Summer Street Steps every Friday at noon.



In this class, dive into the art of fluid, breath-led movements, gracefully weaving yoga postures together to the rhythm of a perfectly curated soundtrack, ready to carry you through the journey. Get ready for a heart-pounding moment of cardio that’ll have you vibing, right before you fully surrender. This class is an all-inclusive haven, embracing all levels of practice with a mission to nurture your journey towards improved flexibility, newfound strength, and a profound sense of mindfulness. We’ll breathe, flow, and grow together with grace, authenticity, and the undeniable power that resides within us.

Draw out your inner artists with us at Seaport Sketch, every other Tuesday from 5:00pm-7:00pm in The Superette Courtyard. Local artist (and some occasional guests stars) will guide you through fun and easy drawing exercises alongside local live music and beats. Classes are free and open to the public and don't worry, we'll bring the drawing supplies. All you've got to pack is your creativity and willingness to try a new skill.

Classes may cover a variety of subjects including still life arrangements, live models, Seaport views, or even some of your favorite neighborhood pups! There’s always something fresh to sketch.

Bring the kids, your partner, your besties, or come alone and make a new friend! This is a judgment-free zone where everyone is welcome and all art is good art. We can't wait to see what you create.

Join Comfort Kitchen for Nepali Thali, a special all you can eat dining experience celebrating the vibrant flavors and traditions of Nepal! For one evening, our kitchen will serve a revitalized Thali menu curated by Chef Sasha, guided by the authentic recipes and cooking traditions of Ama, Biplaw's Mother.