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JAZZ SQUARE CELEBRATION The Boston Jazz Foundation, in collaboration with Jazz Square Activation, proudly presents a centerpiece of this year’s Jazz Square Celebration: an evening with NEA Jazz Master and four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Terri Lyne Carrington, joined by the Jazz and Gender Justice Institute Group. The concert will feature Carrington in an intimate performance,…
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Josiah Quincy Elementary School (JQES) will celebrate 178 years of educating Boston’s children and honor the strong community support that sustains our students at our Dragons F.I.R.E. Fundraiser. We invite you to join us as a supporter and partner in this important celebration. In 2022, JQES became the first Boston public elementary school to earn…
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INSIDE THE ARTIST MIND  Art is more than a picture, it’s an experience, a process, and a celebration of individual expression. The South End is one of Boston's most vibrant neighborhoods where artists have been creating their work for more than 50 years. The South End Open Studios welcomes visitors into private artist buildings throughout…
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More Than Words on the TODAY Show

Congratulations to Jodi Rosenbaum, Jhaden, Dezzy and Janaya, of More Than Words who were featured on the TODAY Show! This national spotlight is more than just a moment of pride - it’s a powerful recognition of the voices and impact of the young people we work with every day. This feature is a testament to…
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Boston Public Library South End Events

[table td1="Event" td2="Description" td3="Date(s)" td4="Location"] [td1] [/td1] [td2] Professor Bugman will share with children ages four to twelve years old all about arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during the exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program! Children will see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adaptations these creatures have that help them…
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THE CAMP HALE PLUNGE IS BACK! Saturday, October 11th, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Join us for our Second Annual Camp Hale Plunge Fundraiser at beautiful Squam Lake! We’re calling on all bold and brave participants to jump into the chilly New Hampshire waters at 9:00 a.m.—all to support a great cause. The morning will include live music from The…
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Community Preservation Act Join the CPA Office and City Councilor Ed Flynn on Zoom to learn about the 2026 CPA Funding Round! Now in its ninth year, the CPA Grant Fund supports projects in affordable housing, open space and recreation, and historic preservation. This session is an opportunity to explore how residents can use CPA…
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South End Forum Community Meeting

Dear Neighborhood Association officers, non-profit leaders, South End organization partners, elected officials, and all South End friends: The much missed South End Forum meeting structure has been revived with our first meeting to be held on June 17 from 6 to 8 PM. We will meet in person in the Barclay Room at the AC…
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Peters Park Spring Cleanup

The Peters Park spring cleanup will take place Saturday, May 3rd from 9am - noon. Rain Date: Sunday, May 4th from noon to 3pm. We will meet at Peters Park in the field next to the Dog Park. If desired, bring your gardening gloves. We will have tools for you to use. We will be…
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