Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA

Events & things to do in Jamaica Plain, Boston

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BSO Reaches Contract Deal, Averting Possible Strike

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians ratified a new three-year labor agreement Aug. 25, averting what could have been the first strike in the ensemble's 145-year history.

Aug 26 · Associated Press →

Django Cadre Performs CD Release Concert in Jamaica Plain

Jazz ensemble Django Cadre performs a CD release concert with special guest Christophe Carington in Jamaica Plain on Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Aug 26 · Django Cadre →

Mayor Wu Announces 2026 Garden Contest Winners, Including Several in JP

Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 30th annual Mayor's Garden Contest on August 24, 2026, honoring several Jamaica Plain gardeners including Shoma Haque, Richard Macmillan, Alex McCray, and Daniel Satinsky.

Aug 25 · City of Boston →

Free Weekly All-Ages Yoga Session at Winthrop Square

Certified instructor Nikita leads a free, slow-flow yoga session open to all ages, including parents with babies, Tuesday, August 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Winthrop Square Training Field in Charlestown, closing out the summer Parks Fitness series.

Aug 25 · City of Boston →

Midway Cafe hosts 'Spooky Songwriter Showcase' tonight in JP

Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain hosts its "Spooky Songwriter Showcase" tonight at 7:30 p.m., an evening of live songwriting performances.

Aug 24 · Midway Cafe →

JP Toastmasters holds final meeting at Hope Central Church tonight

JP Toastmasters holds its final weekly meeting at the Hope Central Church dance studio on Seaverns Avenue tonight at 7 p.m. before moving locations.

Aug 24 · JP Toastmasters →

The Wiggles bring Tree of Wisdom show to Boch Center

Children's music group The Wiggles perform their family-friendly concert tonight at 6 p.m. at the Wang Theatre.

Aug 24 · Boch Center →

Walk & Talk event scheduled at Fenway Community Center

The Fenway Community Center hosts its weekly 1-to-3 mile community walk tonight starting at 5:30 p.m.

Aug 24 · The Boston Calendar →

Comfort Kitchen hosts Oxtails & Cocktails culinary event

Chef Osei "Picky" Blackett and mixologist Ritzy Rodriguez host a five-course oxtail omakase dinner with Caribbean storytelling and cocktails tonight at Comfort Kitchen in Dorchester.

Aug 24 · Comfort Kitchen →

Myles Smith performs live at Leader Bank Pavilion

Folk-pop singer-songwriter Myles Smith performs tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Leader Bank Pavilion in South Boston during his "My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour."

Aug 24 · Meet Boston →

Donna Summer Disco Party — Fri., Aug. 28

Free dance party and roller skating in honor of Donna Summer, Friday, Aug. 28, 5–9 p.m., at Boston City Hall Plaza.

Aug 23 · City of Boston →

Soca Therapy concert hits Roadrunner Sat. night

Destra Garcia, GBM Nutron, and Nailah Blackman perform Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 p.m. at Roadrunner in Boston.

Aug 23 · Roadrunner →

Boston Gospel Fest returns to City Hall Plaza Sun.

Mayor Michelle Wu presents the free Gospel music celebration Sunday, Aug. 30, 5–8 p.m., at Boston City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square.

Aug 23 · City of Boston →

YMCA Marks 175th Anniversary With Plaza Festival Today

The YMCA of Greater Boston hosts a 175th-anniversary festival at Boston City Hall Plaza today, Aug. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., with live music, food trucks, and games.

Aug 23 · YMCA of Greater Boston →

Free Jazz Concert on Spectacle Island Today

Pianist Aiden Chang performs a free concert of originals and jazz standards on Spectacle Island today, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m., part of Berklee's Summer in the City series.

Aug 23 · Berklee College of Music →

JP photo walk starts at Green Street Photo Thu.

ASMP New England and Green Street Photo Collective host a photo walk and social Thursday, Aug. 27, 6–9 p.m., at 186 Green St., Jamaica Plain.

Aug 23 · ASMP →

BSO Musicians Authorize First Strike in Orchestra's History

Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians voted unanimously Saturday to authorize a strike as contract talks stall ahead of the agreement's expiration today, Aug. 23.

Aug 23 · GBH News →

Boston College Men's Soccer Hosts Siena Tonight

Boston College men's soccer plays Siena College tonight, Aug. 23, at 5 p.m. at Newton Soccer Field.

Aug 23 · Boston College Athletics →

SoWa Open Market Returns to South End Today

The SoWa Open Market runs today, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 500 Harrison Avenue, with local artists, farmers, and food trucks.

Aug 23 · SoWa Boston →

Bluegrass Jam Returns to Jamaica Pond Today

The Boston Bluegrass Union hosts its JP Bluegrass Jam at Jamaica Pond today, Aug. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m., open to acoustic musicians of all levels.

Aug 23 · Boston Bluegrass Union →

Georges Island Hosts Sunday Funday Today

Georges Island hosts "Sunday Funday" today, Aug. 23, from noon to 3 p.m., featuring Civil War-era lawn games and hands-on activities.

Aug 23 · Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park →

MFA Hosts Drop-In Miniature Sculpture Workshop Today

The Museum of Fine Arts hosts a drop-in art-making session today, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., inviting visitors to craft miniature wire sculptures.

Aug 23 · Museum of Fine Arts Boston →

Red Sox Walk Off Giants at Fenway

The Red Sox erased a 2-0 ninth-inning deficit to beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 at Fenway Park Saturday night, Aug. 22.

Aug 23 · Field Level Media →

Red Sox Host Giants Again This Afternoon

The Red Sox are scheduled to host the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park today, Aug. 23, at 3:15 p.m.

Aug 23 · Boston Red Sox →

KidsArts Campaign Aims to Complete Phase One Funding

JP KidsArts, a Jamaica Plain multicultural afterschool arts program, is working to complete its Phase One fundraising campaign by August 2026 ahead of renovations to its permanent Sedgwick Street home.

Aug 22 · KidsArts →

Jamaica Plain Designer Among Three Competing for Olympic Skater's Costume

Isabella Castro Correa of Jamaica Plain is one of three Boston Arts Academy alumni competing to design a costume for Olympian Isabeau Levito, with sketches shown at a View Boston event on Aug. 26.

Aug 22 · Patch →

Queer Family Block Party Planned in Jamaica Plain

Mass NOW hosts a Queer Family Block Party in Jamaica Plain today, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with face painting, bubbles, music by Sam Newcomer, and Drag Story Time with Patty Bourrée.

Aug 22 · Mass NOW →

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Author Alison Barnet Hosts Book Talk at West End Museum

Boston Red Sox Host Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park

Greater Boston Labor Council Details 2nd Annual Labor Day Parade

Patriots add TE Latu, LB Muasau off waivers Monday

Trevor Story's 10th-inning single lifts Red Sox over Mariners

Arlo Parks performs live at Royale Boston tonight

Free live performances begin today in downtown Boston music series

Resident-led Jackson Square Neighborhood Association launches

Age Strong Memory Cafe Welcomes Seniors at Jamaica Plain Library

Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience Lights Up Franklin Park Zoo

JP ESOL Conversation Group Meets at Library

Boston Police Warn of Back-to-School Drink Spiking

Thursdays on the Lawn community gathering at Loring Greenough House

JP Historical Society leads Stony Brook history walk Saturday

Age Strong Memory Cafe meets Monday at JP Library

Boston Memorializes Overdose Victims With 20,000 Purple Flags on Common

Jaylen Brown Hosts Free 741 Frequency Fest Block Party

26th Annual Boston Gospel Fest Returns to City Hall Plaza

Saint Anthony's Feast Concludes with Grand Procession in North End

Caribbean Festival brings J'Ouvert and Caribbean Parade to Franklin Park today

Mission Hill Arts Festival features DADA Quartet today

Restored 1785 gravestone returns to First Church burial ground

Boston Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2026

Unclaimed $50K Powerball Ticket Sold in JP Expires Friday

JP Historical Society Walking Tour Explores Hyde Square

Arborway Church Hosts School Supply, Backpack Giveaway

JP Youth Soccer Travel Team Registration Deadline Is Aug. 30

Skating Club of Boston Hosts Summer Sizzler Showcase Today

JP Library Continues Queer Reads Book Club Today

Tessa Brown Plays Free Berklee Concert at Prudential Center Today

Patty Larkin Closes Out MFA's Courtyard Concert Series Today

Ella Mai Brings 'Do You Still Love Me?' Tour to MGM Music Hall Tonight