Open Studios returns Sept. 19-20 for 40th year

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South End Open Studios Returns Sept. 19-20

The 40th annual South End Open Studios runs Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with more than 100 artists opening their work across 10 locations, including the Boston Center for the Arts. The event, produced by United South End Artists since 1986, is free and open to the public, with studio buildings open to visitors for the weekend only. Attendees can meet artists in person, tour working studios and purchase original work.

United South End Artists

Boston Art Review Previews Fall Programming at BCA

Boston Art Review, based at the Boston Center for the Arts in the South End, announced organizational expansions and previewed fall programming, including the upcoming Boston Art Book Fair, on September 15, 2026.

Boston Art Review

Bar Mezzana Hosts Weekly Oyster Night

Bar Mezzana in the South End hosts its weekly raw bar with dollar oysters and rotating aperitifs Wednesday, September 16, from 5-7 p.m.

Boston Chefs

Health Board Discusses Insurance, Street Safety

The Boston Public Health Commission Board meets remotely Wednesday, September 16, at 4 p.m. to review executive reports and discuss insurance-coverage threats and Vision Zero pedestrian and bicycle safety efforts.

City of Boston

OPAT Civilian Review Board Meets on Accountability

The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency's Civilian Review Board meets Wednesday, September 16, at 10 a.m. at 2201 Washington Street, with an agenda covering the executive director's report and several complaint case reviews.

City of Boston

School Committee Reviews BPS Strategic Roadmap

The Boston School Committee meets Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building and online, with agenda items including FY27 grants, Madison Park Technical Vocational High School programming, and the 2026-31 BPS strategic roadmap.

City of Boston

Lao-Inspired Pop-Up Phaeng & Phiu Opens at Shore Leave

Chef Veo Robert's Laos-inspired pop-up, Phaeng & Phiu, is now serving at Shore Leave in the South End and is scheduled to run through December 31.

Axios

Air Pollution Commission Holds Virtual Hearing

The Air Pollution Control Commission holds a virtual public hearing Wednesday, September 16, at 2:30 p.m., with updates on Boston's building-emissions ordinance and parking-freeze permits affecting South Boston and downtown.

City of Boston

Wally's Café Hosts Live Jazz Tonight

Wally's Café Jazz Club in the South End hosts a jam session from 7-9 p.m. and a night set from 10 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, September 16, generally free with a one-beverage minimum.

The Boston Calendar

Gunhild Carling Performs at City Winery Boston

Swedish jazz and vaudeville multi-instrumentalist Gunhild Carling performs Wednesday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m. at City Winery Boston, with doors opening at 6 p.m.

City Winery Boston

USEA Kickoff Reception Set for Sept. 18

Piano Craft Gallery in the South End hosts the United South End Artists opening reception Friday, September 18, from 6-8 p.m., kicking off South End Open Studios weekend, with gallery hours continuing through October 4.

Piano Craft Gallery