It’s back to school time! Welcome to the newcomers to the city and for you old heads you know what to do! Be sure to check back for updates, share the info, and tell ’em where you got it!
Monday, September 12th
Get through the Monday blues at the Alibi (215 Charles St) 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. for Happy Hour Yoga & Cocktails. Enjoy a 1 hour yoga class on Alibi’s outdoor patio, followed by a signature cocktail or a beer of your choice! Your $30.00 ticket Includes Yoga & 1 Complimentary cocktail to honor the season or Beer Equivalent. Bring your own mat. Sign up here!
See the directorial debut of Julian Schanbel at the Coolidge Corner Theatre (290 Harvard St, Brookline) where he brings the tragic life of neo-Expressionist Jean-Michel Basquiat to the big screen. In 1981, Basquiat was a 19-year-old graffiti artist living on the streets of New York City. Eight years later, he was a world-renowned painter — and the victim of his own addiction. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $11.25 and can be bought here.
Tuesday, September 13th
Tonight is the Kickoff Celebration for Franklin Park Art Grove at Savvor (180 Lincoln Ave) 6:30 p.m – 10:00 p.m. which will give you an opportunity to meet the Art Grove artists and get a glimpse into what to expect October 1 in the Franklin Park Wilderness Picnic Grove. It will be an evening of spoken word, poetry, live music, art, food, discussion and networking that is free and open to the public. See our thoughts on the exhibit last year.
Wednesday, September 14th
Tonight, Adele says “Hello” to Boston tonight at the TD Garden (100 Legends Way, North End) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $35.00. If you can’t make it tonight, she has another show tomorrow. Get your tickets here.
Thursday, September 15th
ESAC Boston invites you out for the 21st Annual Taste of Jamaica Plain at the Franklin Park Zoo. You’ll enjoy food from local restaurants, live music, a slient auction, and more! Tickets start at $40.00. Get yours here.
F.A.M.I.L.Y. Movement invites you for their 4th Annual Signature Cocktail Reception at the Boiling Building (2300 Washington St, Roxbury) 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Host Dalinda Ifill-Pressat, Producer of WBZ-TV will introduce guest speaker: Taisha Crayton, Deputy Director of Contractor Certification who will speak and hand out awards for aiding families toward stability. Tickets start at $50.00 and can be purchased here.
The Young Professionals Network of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (YPN-ULEM) invite you to join them for their Installation Ceremony & First General Body Meeting at the Phillips Old Colony House (780 Williams T. Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester) 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. You will get to learn about YPN-ULEM, meet the new leadership team, and learn of their vision for success as civil rights leaders of this generation. Please email them to let them know you’re coming.
Friday, September 16th
Damian “Junior Gong” Marley performs at Brighton Music Hall (158 Brighton Ave, Brighton) at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $36.00, and you can get yours here.
Saturday, September 17th
The National Black Women’s Society invites you out for a day of women empowerment at their Women of Color Summit at Simmons College (300 The Fenway) 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with featured speaker Jamilah Lemeux, former Editor of Ebony. The day will be filled with interactive sessions and includes snacks and lunch. Tickets start at $65.00 and can be purchased in advanced here.
LiteWork Events invite you to get “Schooled” for their annual school spirit event at Wonder Bar (186 Harvard St, Allston) 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Break out your college paraphernalia and get ready to party with DJ Candy Raine. Entry starts at $10.00 until September 12th. After that, its $15.00. Get your tickets here.
The MFA (Museum of Fine Arts – 465 Huntington Ave, Roxbury) invites you for an all-night party taking place in the Linde Family Wing for Contemporary Art as part of #mfaNOW, a season celebrating contemporary art and artists. Entry starts at 6:00 p.m. You can discover the bold art of LA-based artist Frances Stark, rarely seen after-hours footage of Christian Marclay’s 24-hour video collage “The Clock,” abstract prints by Terry Winters, provocative works from the MFA’s collection, and an unexpected line-up of programming inside and outside the building. There will be food trucks, lawn games, live music, DJ’s, Lectures, art demonstrations, performance art and more! The free entry ends at 9:00 a.m., so if you’re an early riser you can catch them the on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. for coffee, conversation and yoga starting at 7:00 a.m. Best of all, it’s all free! Tickets will be available same day on a first come, first served basis. No advance tickets available.
Twins & Friends present their signature event, Harlem Nights tonight at The Paramount (559 Washington St, Theater District) at 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Guests will be brought back in time as we create an atmosphere of a 1920’s Jazz Club including 1930’s decor, a live band and gaming tables. This year’s theme is “The Great Gatsby”. Tickets start at $40.00 and can be purchased here.
Sunday, September 18th
The MassCann/Norml 27th annual Boston Freedom Rally (aka Weed Fest) in Boston Common kicked off yesterday, but today they will have performances by Red Man and Method Man. They are advocating for the legalization of marijuana and education about its use. There will be music, talks and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Head to CityPOP Egleston (3195 Washington St) at 12:00 p.m. to help resident artist, Cagen Luse and be a part of his sculptural installation in Art Grove 2016 by making a plaster mask of your face. 15 masks will be selected to use in Cagen’s Art Grove installation “Communication Paradox II” then they will be returned to the owner. Wear clothes that can get messy! Please RSVP here if you are interested in being a part of the project.
Danny Brown performs at Paradise Rock Club (967 Commonweath Ave, Brighton) at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $28.00. Purchase them here.