News Summary
Boston is brimming with community-driven events, including fitness classes, dance parties, and festivals celebrating art, music, and inclusivity. Highlights include a lymph flow yoga class, BAMS Festival featuring Black and brown artists, and various Pride Month celebrations. The city’s agenda showcases a commitment to community ties, offering diverse programs for residents and visitors. A notable collaboration with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reflects community connections, alongside activities aimed at fostering engagement and wellness through arts, music, and fitness.
Boston is set to host an array of exciting events and celebrations, showcasing the city’s commitment to community engagement throughout the upcoming weeks. From unique fitness classes to lively festivals, residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of activities designed to bring the community together.
Highlighted Events This Week
A lymph flow yoga class will be held in the North End on July 23, featuring expert instruction from Babz Tobin, the founder of Balance with Babz. Participants will have the chance to enter an on-site giveaway for a lymphatic brush set, a free month of community membership, and B-Side merchandise. This class promises not only to enhance physical well-being but also to build community ties through shared health practices.
Tonight, Boston’s Central Square will come alive with the annual citywide dance party, while City Hall Plaza will host the Donna Summer disco party. Both events will provide a vibrant atmosphere, encouraging residents to celebrate and express themselves through dance.
On June 28, the Boston Art and Music Soul Festival (BAMS) will return to Franklin Park, celebrating the contributions of Black and brown artists through music and arts programming. Alongside this festival, attendees can enjoy a variety of other activities, including a pickleball speed dating event called Dink n’ Date at Assembly Row and a wine pop-up event named First Crush at First Street Market.
Fitness and Community Engagement Activities
Residents looking to get fit can participate in two free workout classes available on June 28: a HIIT-strength bootcamp on the Greenway and Rumble boxing at Faneuil Hall. Additionally, the Mass. Brewery running series at Aeronaut in Somerville will culminate in a fun run or walk, followed by complimentary beverages and live music.
On June 29, comedian Jake Shane will perform in Boston, bringing humor rooted in viral content, while the first-ever Thai Taste festival will take place in the Common, featuring a variety of Thai street food, performances, and Muay Thai demonstrations.
Pride Month Celebrations and More
June 28 will mark multiple events celebrating the end of Pride Month, including a Gay Book Fair, a Pride Flotilla, Bow Market’s Big Gay Prom, and Boston’s Big Queer Picnic, each promoting inclusivity and community engagement.
Moving into July, the Levitate Music & Arts Festival will take place in Marshfield from July 5-7, featuring well-known artists like Sublime and Tash Sultana with a 20% discount available for B-Side Members. Also, on July 4, Tania Fernandes Anderson will hold her final council meeting before stepping down, having passed ten resolutions and confronted Mayor Michelle Wu during her tenure.
On a community service note, many of Boston’s public pools are currently undergoing renovations, with nine out of twenty closed; some are expected to reopen soon, while others may remain closed for the summer. In parallel, the Mayor’s office is inviting artists to participate in the Icons of Franklin Park Poster Competition, where cash prizes of up to $3,000 may be awarded.
Community Connection Programs
In a remarkable turn of events, Pari Kim, a fan of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) who gained popularity from the show “Love on the Spectrum,” has been appointed as an intern within the transit authority, indicating a growing trend of program connections within the community.
Data reveals that a significant number of local residents, specifically 31%, believe that spending three days on the Cape is optimal for minimizing traffic concerns, highlighting local preferences for leisure travel.
Lastly, a reminder is sent out for residents to purchase tickets for the upcoming event “Best Day Ever,” scheduled for August 2, featuring food, music, and shopping opportunities at Artists for Humanity. This event is expected to attract many in the community, encapsulating the spirit of connection and celebration prevalent across Boston’s summer agenda.
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