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Free Latin dance social in Egleston Square today

August 16, 2026

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Latin Dance Social brings rhythm to Egleston Square Peace Garden

Next Level Fusion hosts the Egleston Square Latin Dance Social today from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Peace Garden and on School Street, with the first hour devoted to instruction and open dancing after that. Instructors and Dance Ambassadors will be on hand, and organizers say all dance abilities are welcome. School Street will be closed from Egleston Street to Washington Street for the block party, the first in a series of four monthly socials.

Friends of Egleston Square Parks

DA's Basketball for Peace event achieves record turnout

Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced Friday that this year's Basketball for Peace tournament drew a record 150 local teens for friendly competition and community bonding.

Jamaica Plain Gazette

Traveling Roundhead Brewing Beer Garden returns to Jamaica Pond

The traveling Roundhead Brewing Beer Garden is at Jamaica Pond's Pine Bank through August 23, open today from noon to 9 p.m. with small-batch brews.

City of Boston

Kiddies Caribbean Carnival comes to Franklin Park

Boston's Kiddies Caribbean Carnival runs today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Franklin Park, with children's mas bands, music, food and family activities.

ExploreBoston.com

SUP yoga returns to Jamaica Pond this morning

A 90-minute beginner-friendly Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga class runs today from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse.

The Boston Calendar

Live music at Sam Adams Brewery in JP

Sam Adams Boston Brewery in Jamaica Plain hosts its free Live Music Sundays taproom performance today from 2 to 5 p.m.

The Boston Calendar

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