Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA
Events & things to do in Jamaica Plain, Boston
Concerts, meetings, markets, and neighborhood happenings in Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA. Updated daily from the Jamaica Plain, Boston morning brief.
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Oct 17 · Boston Public Library →
Boston Veg Food Fest Today at Reggie Lewis Center
Oct 17 · Boston Vegetarian Society →
Spanish-Language 'El Orfanato' Screens at Connolly Library Today
Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival at Frog Pond Today
Oct 16 · City of Boston →
Tai Chi for Adults and Seniors at JP Library Today
Oct 16 · Boston Public Library →
Footlight Club Presents "Someone Will Remember Us" Tonight
Oct 16 · Footlight Club →
JPEGMAFIA Plays Roadrunner Tonight
Oct 16 · Roadrunner Boston →
Free Dancehall Bootcamp at Mission Hill Playground Today
Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade returns Saturday, Oct. 17
Oct 14 · Jamaica Plain News →
After School Crafts today at Jamaica Plain Library
Oct 14 · Boston Public Library →
Fred Springer plays Latine music at Connolly Branch today
Oct 13 · ExploreBoston.com →
Shakespeare scenes at the Central Library tonight
Oct 13 · Boston Public Library →
The Residents play Brighton Music Hall tonight
Oct 13 · Brighton Music Hall →
Fred Armisen performs at The Wilbur tonight
Oct 13 · The Wilbur →
Baby Story Time at the Jamaica Plain Branch today
Oct 13 · Boston Public Library →
LEGO Club at the Jamaica Plain library today
Oct 13 · Boston Public Library →
Community Meditation Circle at the JP library today
Oct 13 · Boston Public Library →
Public health warning issued after sewage discharge
Oct 13 · City of Boston →
Opening Our Doors Offers Free Cultural Programs in the Fenway Today
Oct 12 · Fenway Culture →
Gardner Museum Hosts Native Roots for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Oct 12 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum →
Massachusetts Historical Society Holds Indigenous Peoples' Day Program
Oct 12 · Massachusetts Historical Society →
Cuban Flag-Raising and Heritage Celebration at City Hall Today
Oct 12 · City of Boston →
Quiz Night at The Haven Tonight
Oct 12 · The Haven →
Registration Open for Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament
Oct 12 · City of Boston →
Fri., Oct. 16: Tai Chi for Adults and Seniors at JP Library
Oct 11 · Boston Public Library →
Sun., Oct. 18: South Street Youth Center Family 5K
Oct 11 · South Street Youth Center →
Sun., Oct. 18: White Pine Gathering Circle Presentation
Oct 11 · City of Boston →
Sun., Oct. 18: Three Centuries of a Black Family in JP
Oct 11 · Jamaica Plain Historical Society →
Boston Philharmonic Plays Weber, Beethoven and Brahms Today
Oct 11 · Boston Symphony Orchestra →
Brigham Nurses Postpone Oct. 14 Strike for Membership Vote
Oct 11 · Boston 25 News →
Lantern Kits and Workshops Available Ahead of Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade
Oct 11 · Jamaica Plain Gazette →
Fall Mixology Workshop Today at Minton Stable Community Garden
The Trustees of Reservations hosts an autumnal drink-making workshop today from 3 to 4 p.m. at Minton Stable Community Garden, using garden-grown botanical ingredients.
Oct 10 · The Trustees of Reservations →
JP Oysterfest Today at Sam Adams Brewery
Today from noon to 5 p.m. at Sam Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania Street, Wellfleet Shellfish Company hosts a raw bar. Jorge Chacon plays live music from 1 to 4 p.m.
Oct 10 · Mass Brew Bros →
Boston Cyberarts Screens 'Homegrown Stories' Tonight
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the screening starts at 6 p.m. at Boston Cyberarts, 141 Green Street. The program of experimental film, video and sound works is followed by a Q&A.
Oct 10 · Boston Cyberarts →
Soraia Plays Midway Cafe Tonight
Rock band Soraia is scheduled to perform tonight at 8 p.m. at the Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street.
Oct 10 · Shazam →
Fall Makers Market Today at SoWa Power Station
The market runs today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 550 Harrison Avenue, with more than 90 makers, DIY stations and artists selling art, design, food and home decor.
Oct 10 · Markets for Makers →
Free Children's Magic Show at Boston Public Market
Magician Peter O'Malley performs a free show today from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at The Nook in Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover Street. Registration is not required.
Oct 10 · Boston Public Market →
Free Face Painting at Boston Public Market
FaceArt offers free face painting for children today from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover Street.
Oct 10 · Boston Public Market →
¡Viva Boston! Hispanic Heritage celebration tonight at City Hall Plaza
City Hall Plaza hosts the free ¡Viva Boston! celebration today from 5 to 7 p.m., with live music, dance performances and festivities highlighting Hispanic and Latino cultures and contributions.
Oct 9 · City of Boston →
Free guided tour at Boston Public Market this morning
The Boston Public Market hosts a free 20–30-minute tour today from 11 to 11:30 a.m., starting at the information desk. It covers the market's history and mission and includes vendor samples.
Oct 9 · Boston Public Market →
Curio Spice Co. serves free mulled cider at Boston Public Market
Curio Spice Co. offers freshly mulled cider at its Boston Public Market stand today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The tasting is free while supplies last.
Oct 9 · Boston Public Market →
ICA screens Toni Cade Bambara film tonight with director talkback
The ICA/Boston and Boston Ujima Project present "TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing" tonight at 7 p.m. Filmmaker Louis Massiah will attend a post-screening talkback.
Oct 9 · ICA Boston →
Teddy Swims plays TD Garden tonight
Teddy Swims performs at TD Garden tonight at 7 p.m. on The UGLY Tour. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Oct 9 · TD Garden →
MFA open house for Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday
The Museum of Fine Arts hosts an open house Monday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free admission for Massachusetts residents. The program includes family art-making, gallery tours, artist talks, storytelling and performances by the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers.
Oct 9 · Museum of Fine Arts Boston →
Franklin Park Ride & Chill offers bikes, repairs, music and food
Ride & Chill takes place Sunday, October 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shattuck Picnic Area in Franklin Park. The free family event includes bike rides, repair clinics, an e-bike demo area, fitness classes, music and food trucks.
Oct 9 · City of Boston →
"Self Mastery" Breakdancing Exhibit Opens Tonight at City Hall
The City of Boston hosts a free opening reception for "Self Mastery: Breaking Beyond the Spectacle" tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. on City Hall's third floor. The exhibit celebrates Boston's breakdancing community and hip-hop culture, with refreshments and a performance by the Floorlords.
Oct 8 · City of Boston →
Bruins Host Utah Mammoth at TD Garden Tonight
The Boston Bruins play the Utah Mammoth at TD Garden tonight at 7 p.m.
Oct 8 · TD Garden →
George Birge Plays Paradise Rock Club Tonight
Country artist George Birge performs his Cowboy Songs Tour at Paradise Rock Club in Boston tonight at 7 p.m.
Oct 8 · Paradise Rock Club →
JP Nonprofit YES Wins $175,000 Dick's Sporting Goods Grant
Youth Enrichment Services announced a three-year, $175,000 grant from the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation on October 7. The money will equip its new Jamaica Plain facility and support staffing and youth sports and outdoor programming across JP, Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan.
Oct 8 · Jamaica Plain News →
Today Is Deadline for JP Library 2027 Gallery Proposals
Visual artists across New England have until 5:00 PM today to apply for six two-month exhibition slots in the Jamaica Plain Branch Library's 2027 gallery series.
Lantern-Making Workshop at JP Library at 4 PM Today
Spontaneous Celebrations leads a lantern-making workshop today at 4:00 PM at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library. Participants can keep their lanterns or bring them to the October 17 lantern parade.
Oct 7 · Spontaneous Celebrations →
Preschool Storytime at JP Library This Morning
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library hosts preschool storytime today from 10:30 to 11:15 AM, with stories, songs, fingerplays, and parachute play.
Oct 7 · Boston Public Library →
JP library offers tech help by appointment at 4 p.m. today
The Jamaica Plain branch offers one-on-one help at 4:00 p.m. today with computers, mobile devices, e-books, audiobooks and other online resources. Appointments are required.
Oct 6 · Boston Public Library →
Pulitzer Winner Jayne Anne Phillips to Discuss Memoir at JP Library Oct. 8
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jayne Anne Phillips will discuss her new memoir, 'Small Town Girls,' at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library on Thursday, October 8. The event is free.
Oct 5 · Jamaica Plain News →
Live Music at 125 Summer St. Plaza Today, Noon to 5 p.m.
The Downtown Boston Outdoor Music Series brings live performances to the public outdoor plaza at 125 Summer Street from 12 to 5 p.m. today.
Oct 5 · Downtown Boston Alliance →
Pajama Story Time Returns to Jamaica Plain Branch Today
Young children and caregivers are invited to stories and fingerplays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. today at the Jamaica Plain Branch.
Oct 5 · Boston Public Library →
Jamaica Plain Library Closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day
The Jamaica Plain Branch Library will be closed all day Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Oct 5 · Boston Public Library →
Free Berklee Jazz-Fusion Recital by Bassist Huijie He at 4 p.m.
Bassist Huijie He presents "Neo Dawn" at 4 p.m. today in Berk Recital Hall, 1140 Boylston St. Admission is free.
Oct 5 · Berklee College of Music →
Terri Lyne Carrington Hosts Free Gathering at Berklee Tonight
Host Terri Lyne Carrington and her Tuesday ensembles perform at the free Gathering from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight in Berklee's JGJ Ensemble Room.
Oct 5 · Berklee College of Music →
Free Latin Music Concert at Cafe 939 Tonight
Berklee presents a free concert celebrating Latin music at 7 p.m. tonight in the Red Room at Cafe 939, 939 Boylston St.
Oct 5 · Berklee College of Music →
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