Bachata playing on one side and salsa on the other as usual.
Bring water. Please don't forget to take your stuff with you, we always see things left behind. Please don’t put your stuff in front of the speakers, it muffles the sound.
The location is the ICA waterfront 25 Harbor Shore Drive in the Seaport.
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Connecting with Our Ancestral Lineages is a creative series curated by Beya Jiménez. Join us for a special community screening of The Language You Cry In as we gather days before the United States marks its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026.


As part of Connecting with Our Ancestral Lineages, a creative series curated by Beya Jiménez, join us for a special community screening of The Language You Cry In on Thursday, July 2, from 6–8 PM.


This powerful documentary traces the remarkable preservation of an African song carried across generations by the Gullah community of the American South, illuminating the enduring connections between memory, language, displacement, and ancestral knowledge.

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular returns to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for its 52nd year on Saturday, July 4, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET. Led by legendary conductor Keith Lockhart, the Pops concert welcomes four very special guest artists: Grammy-winning country music superstar Lainey Wilson, three-time Grammy winner Chance The Rapper, Grammy-winning NOLA icon Trombone Shorty, and Tony- and Grammy-nominated actress Megan Hilty. Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actress Jane Lynch joins as host.

As the Signature Event of the Commonwealth’s MA250 (Massachusetts 250) initiative honoring the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, this year’s free July 4 concert anchors a multi-year, statewide commemoration highlighting Massachusetts’ legacy of leadership and innovation in shaping the nation’s founding and future.

Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, with support from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT), established the MA250 Executive Committee to lead the statewide celebration. Chaired by Bob Rivers of Eastern Bank, the Committee brings together business, civic, and cultural leaders to drive engagement across Massachusetts. Working together, the Committee confirmed leadership support from MA250, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Dunkin’ who, along with more than thirty other sponsors and partners, will ensure that the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will serve as one of the nation’s largest July 4 celebrations.

Cool down indoors this July with a morning yoga session with none other than yogi Sheila Thorne! Soften this summer season and refresh your mind, body, and spirit with mindfulness and yoga.

Take a moment for yourself this July. Arrive early to secure a mat or bring one. All experience levels are welcome!

3rd Reconstruction is a collective of socialist organizers who love to make music. Formerly the Boston Liberation Center Band, 3RD RECONSTRUCTION plays R&B, jazz, funk, and pop songs for the working class.

Join for a reading of THE MEANING OF THE FOURTH OF JULY FOR THE NEGRO Frederick Douglass | July 5, 1852 5:30-7pm, followed by BBQ Social

We are excited to announce that LGBTQ+ Elders of Color (EOC), a program of Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC) received a Reading Frederick Douglass Together grant from Mass Humanities with funding made possible by the Mass Cultural Council. The reading is part of a lineup of events celebrating Boston Black Pride in July.

Eat, Drink, and Be Irie at the 13th Annual Boston JerkFest™ on July 10th from 7pm-10pm (VIP entry at 6pm) & July 11th, 11am – 8pm, 2026, at the Harvard Athletic Complex, Ohiri Soccer Field, 95 North Harvard Street, Boston, MA and near Harvard Square.

The Full Day Pass grants access to the ALL Dance for the Diaspora 2026 workshops, offering a full day of movement, song, culture, and community discussions.

This Summer, join LiteWork Events for The Sunset Social — a laid back, after work experience set against the backdrop of Dorchester’s hidden gem, Tenean Beach Park.

Whether you're new to the city or just looking to switch up your summer routine, this event is your chance to unwind, connect, and soak up the vibes as the sun with Boston's urban young professionals!

Featuring:

Live DJ
BBQ-inspired bites & drinks
Tabletop games (spades, dominoes, cards & more)
Open basketball and tennis courts
Plenty of free parking!
You are welcome to also bring your own picnic setup, chairs, and games! (No alcohol permitted).

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 MJE Community Resource Fair will connect individuals and families with essential employment opportunities, housing assistance, and community resources. The event will bring together local employers, service providers, and advocacy organizations to offer job opportunities, resource referrals, and support services. Attendees will have the chance to network, gather information, and take steps toward stability and success. This fair is open to the community and aims to provide meaningful connections that empower individuals on their journey toward self-sufficiency.

Journeying across a divided America, seven formidable women gather right here in Boston for an unprecedented opportunity to birth a national movement. When freedom is fragile and Black Lives are at stake, can they get in formation, organize a unified coalition, and ensure a more just future? The year might be 1895, but the fight is still very much our own.
A real-life story of politics, passion, and perseverance, A New Era is a powerful celebration of Boston’s Black suffragist history and a call to build upon our foremothers’ legacy today.

Shop Small, Feel Groovy this summer in Seaport!

The Seaport Summer Market is back for the 2026 season in a new location, Seaport Common, every Saturday, May-September.

Our partners at The Makers Show are bringing a diverse group, predominantly consisting of local, women, and minority-owned businesses, with a mix of popular returning artisans and new entrants, all offering a unique assortment of products, including clothing, jewelry, skincare, home décor, pet goods, original artwork, packaged food, and much more.

This year’s experience will include an expertly curated mix of vendors, a lounge area, and lawn games for people of all ages to enjoy.

Join in unity as we come together to Plan with Purpose.
In grief and trauma, it can be hard to think about the future, or be fully in the present. This is a space where we can connect, share, and plan for what’s ahead while continuing to honor what we hold in our hearts.

An embodiment of culture and empowerment.

Roots to Blossoms is a free immersive performance experience celebrating Black American culture and the artistic traditions born from histories of oppression, resilience, resistance, and communal expression. Weaving together dance, spoken word, music, film, and visual art, the work traces the roots of Black creative expression and explores how art transforms memory into movement, struggle into healing, and individuality into connection.

Rooted in history and blossoming into the present, the performance honors the generations, stories, and cultural foundations that continue to shape communities and inspire the world today. Through contemporary artistic expression, Roots to Blossoms reflects the ongoing journey of emergence—highlighting the ways creativity preserves identity, strengthens community, and carries cultural knowledge forward across generations.

Designed as an interactive and immersive experience, the work invites audiences to engage not only as observers, but as participants in a shared space of reflection, connection, and joy. As the performance unfolds, art becomes both mirror and bridge: a force that helps people discover themselves, carry stories forward, and find harmony with others across cultures, generations, and lived experiences.

Roots to Blossoms celebrates the roots that sustain us while embracing the blossoming power of collective creativity to heal, inspire, and bring people together.