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SUMMARY:BRL88: Prepare & Repair Symposium
DESCRIPTION:All roads lead to Hyde Park for this powerful community gathering focused on healing\, collaboration\, and collective impact. \nStart your day in peace\, reflection\, and renewal. The Prepare & Repair Symposium begins with a morning community healing session featuring sound healing\, guided meditation\, and acupuncture—designed to center the body and spirit before our day of collaboration and dialogue. \nAfterward\, join the Afrimerican Academy and partners for a powerful gathering of nonprofits\, advocates\, and community leaders focused on the theme “Collaboration as Restoration.” Together\, we’ll explore how unity and cooperative leadership can heal the social\, economic\, and cultural fractures of our city. \nA highlight of the day will be the Hyde Park Equity Tour Virtual Preview\, showcasing our collective work to build an inclusive cultural and economic roadmap for Boston 250—connecting stories of housing\, heritage\, environment\, and equity. \n  \n\nRegister here! \nAccessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible. To discuss disability-related accommodations\, including ASL interpretation or captioning\, please contact Samantha Benoit at sbenoit@afrimericanone.org as early as possible before the event. While we may not be able to provide every requested service\, we will do our best to work with you and connect you with available resources. \nBoston Redline 88 (BRL88) is a month-long cultural campaign produced by the Afrimerican Academy celebrating 88 years since the 1938 redlining map of Boston. Through film\, tours\, and dialogue\, BRL88 reclaims space\, challenges inequity\, and nurtures the vision of Rev. Dr. King’s Beloved Community.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/brl88-once-upon-a-time-in-nubian-square-workshop-walking-tour-2-2/
LOCATION:The Pryde\, 55 Harvard Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
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SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260218T151744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T151744Z
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SUMMARY:Morton Street Redevelopment Community Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) is hosting a public listening session to engage the community in the redevelopment of the Shattuck/Morton Street Campus. \nThis session is an opportunity to: \n\nLearn about the context and history of the Shattuck Hospital site and redevelopment\nEngage in interactive discussion\nHelp ensure the redevelopment meets the needs of the community\n\nFollowing a brief presentation\, community members will have the opportunity to provide input. Written comments and feedback can be submitted at the following: mortonstreetredevelopment@mass.gov. \nLanguages: Spanish and Haitian Creole interpretation will be available \nAccessibility: This location is accessible to people with disabilities. For accommodation or language assistance\, please contact EOHHS by email (mortonstreetredevelopment@mass.gov) or by phone (617-573-1600). As part of your request\, please include a description of the accommodation you will need\, including as much detail as you can. Please provide your contact information in case additional information is needed. Last-minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. \nAdditional information on the redevelopment and listening session can be found at: www.mass.gov/morton-street-redevelopment
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/morton-street-redevelopment-community-listening-session/
LOCATION:Brooke High School\, 200 American Legion Highway\, Boston\, MA\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20250919T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
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SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T232915Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Growing Together: A Celebration of Our Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled\, please click here to register for the new date: Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026\n \nWe gratefully acknowledge the Trustees of the George Robert White Fund of the City of Boston\, owner of the Curley House.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/growing-together/
LOCATION:James Michael Curley House\, 350 Jamaicaway\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservancy Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20250919T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
UID:23558-1758519900-1758522600@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T190022Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Winter Festival at Franklin Park
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Franklin Park Coalition present the 2026 Winter Festival at Franklin Park on Saturday\, February 21st\, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  \nThe free festival is open to all and offers music\, giveaways\, winter activities\, treats\, games and crafts. Featured attractions include a synthetic ice skating rink\, snowman igloo bounce house and obstacle course.  Try your musical skills at Boston Music Group’s instrument ‘petting zoo.’  Enjoy the New England Revolution interactive soccer exhibit.  Meet the horses of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit and learn about their important role in our parks.  \n  \nAdditional Winter Festival at Franklin Park Activities include: \nThursday\, February 19th: Stable Tour and Snowshoeing Safari \nFriday\, February 20th: Horse-Of-Course
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/2026-winter-festival-at-franklin-park/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse\, 1 Circuit Drive\, Dorchester\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260203T145555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T145555Z
UID:24152-1771671600-1771680600@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:BRL88: Roadmap to a Beloved Community - Workshop/Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Afrimerican Academy as we continue to BRL88 journey through Dorchester and Mattapan\, exploring the intertwined histories of African American and Jewish American communities who shaped Boston’s social\, cultural\, and moral fabric. \nThis tour\, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community\, invites participants to reflect on cooperation\, cultural equity\, and shared resilience in the face of redlining and urban renewal. \nWe’ll explore key landmarks that represent both solidarity and struggle—uncovering how faith\, art\, and neighborhood life formed lasting bonds across cultural lines. \n\nPurchase your ticket here! \nBoston Redline 88 (BRL88) is a month-long cultural campaign produced by the Afrimerican Academy celebrating 88 years since the 1938 redlining map of Boston. Through film\, tours\, and dialogue\, BRL88 reclaims space\, challenges inequity\, and nurtures the vision of Rev. Dr. King’s Beloved Community.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/brl88-once-upon-a-time-in-nubian-square-workshop-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Way of the Cross Holy Church\, 65 Ashton Street\, Boston\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T093000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260129T190800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T190800Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Bird Walk at Olmsted Park
DESCRIPTION:Winter is a great time to see a wide variety of resident and migratory birds in the Emerald Necklace parks. Neil Gore will lead a BGSA bird walk on Saturday\, February 21\, around Leverett Pond and Ward’s Pond. Meet at the Daisy Field parking lot on Willow Pond Road in Olmsted Park at 7:30 AM. Please sign up in advance: info@brooklinegreenspace.org
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/winter-bird-walk-at-olmsted-park/
LOCATION:Daisy Field parking lot\, Willow Pond Road\, Boston\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T144500
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260129T190406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T190406Z
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SUMMARY:Horse-Of-Course: Meet the Boston Park Ranger Horses
DESCRIPTION:Come along as the Boston Park Rangers introduce you with one of our equine partners. Spend 30-minutes exploring how we feed\,  groom\, and tack up our mounts as they get ready for patrol in Boston’s parks.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/horse-of-course-meet-the-boston-park-ranger-horses/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse\, 1 Circuit Drive\, Dorchester\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20250919T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
UID:23558-1758519900-1758522600@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260129T190301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T190301Z
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SUMMARY:Snowshoeing Safari at Franklin Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Our Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then\, you’ll be led on an 30 minute-long guided tour\, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment. \n\nA limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event\nPlease dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions\nFor ages 12+\nIn the event that we are unable to snowshoe\, the program will be conducted as a walking tour
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/snowshoeing-safari-at-franklin-park/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse\, 1 Circuit Drive\, Dorchester\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260129T190139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T190139Z
UID:23942-1771498800-1771504200@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:Stable Tour with the Boston Park Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Boston Park Rangers on a tour of our stable as we introduce you to our equine partners. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the Boston Park Rangers operate their stable. This tour is intended for all ages; children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/stable-tour-with-the-boston-park-rangers/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Maintenance Yard\, 275 Canterbury Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02131
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260211T142816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T142816Z
UID:24175-1771439400-1771446600@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:CORES community meeting about the future of the former Shattuck Hospital site
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition for Region-wide Services (CORES) invites you to an in-person meeting to update the community about the recent decision by the Boston Medical Center to terminate plans to build an 851+ unit supportive housing development at the Shattuck Hospital site on Morton Street. \nThis will be the first meeting to outline a true\, open\, and transparent community-led process for the future use of these 13 acres of former parkland. For more information email whosepark@gmail.com. \nHelp us start the conversation right this time!
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/cores-community-meeting-about-the-future-of-the-former-shattuck-hospital-site/
LOCATION:Lena Park Community Center\, 150 American Legion Highway\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20250919T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
UID:23558-1758519900-1758522600@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20250919T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
UID:23558-1758519900-1758522600@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260130T214605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T145623Z
UID:24054-1771070400-1771083000@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:BRL88: Once Upon a Time in Nubian Square – Workshop/Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step into the heart of Boston’s Black history as we journey through Lower Roxbury and the South End—exploring what happened once upon a time in Nubian Square.  \nLed by the Afrimerican Academy & Live Like a Local Tours Boston\, this walking tour traces the evolution of Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square)\, once a thriving hub of music\, business\, and community life. We’ll uncover stories of cultural brilliance\, urban renewal\, and the resilience that continues to define Roxbury today.  \n\nFrom jazz clubs to trolley lines\, and from the elevated Orange Line to the historic Boston Neck\, each stop tells a story of a neighborhood that helped shape Boston’s identity. \nPurchase your ticket here! \nBoston Redline 88 (BRL88) is a month-long cultural campaign produced by the Afrimerican Academy celebrating 88 years since the 1938 redlining map of Boston. Through film\, tours\, and dialogue\, BRL88 reclaims space\, challenges inequity\, and nurtures the vision of Rev. Dr. King’s Beloved Community.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/brl88-once-upon-a-time-in-nubian-square-workshop-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library\, 149 Dudley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20250919T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
UID:23558-1758519900-1758522600@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T201500
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260211T184207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T184207Z
UID:24179-1770922800-1770927300@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:Building Resilience in the Watershed with the Charles River Flood Model
DESCRIPTION:For the past 4 years\, 20 communities that are part of the Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC) teamed up with CRWA and Weston & Sampson to develop the Charles River Flood Model.  \nJoin us on Thursday\, February 12th at 7 PM to learn how the Compact is advancing innovative green and grey flood mitigation strategies and developing actionable\, regionally coordinated recommendations to reduce flooding and strengthen climate resilience throughout the watershed. This event will be presented and recorded in English​ and Spanish. \nRegister here! \n******** \n\n\nDurante los últimos cuatro años\, veinte comunidades que forman parte del Pacto Climático del Río Charles (CRCC) se han asociado con la CRWA y Weston & Sampson para desarrollar el Modelo de Inundaciones del Río Charles.\n\nAcompáñenos el jueves 12 de febrero a las 7 p. m. para conocer cómo el Pacto está promoviendo estrategias innovadoras de mitigación de inundaciones ecológicas y grises\, analizando más de cerca los estanques y otras oportunidades de almacenamiento\, y desarrollando recomendaciones viables y coordinadas a nivel regional para reducir las inundaciones y fortalecer la resiliencia climática en toda la cuenca hidrográfica. Este evento se presentará y grabará en inglés y español.\n\nRegístrate aquí!
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/building-resilience-in-the-watershed-with-the-charles-river-flood-model/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260128T183030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T183221Z
UID:23927-1770908400-1770912000@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:Conversations with Olmsted— Designing Belonging: Inclusive Access in Public Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Olmsted Network\, this Conversations with Olmsted webinar will feature speakers including Austin Allen\, Moderator (he/him)\, Kai Lawrence (he/him)\, Alexa Vaughn\, ASLA\, FAAR (she/her)\, and Finnegan Shannon (they/them). They will discuss how Frederick Law Olmsted designed parks as social infrastructure\, meant to serve the widest public possible. This panel makes that ideal explicit\, exploring how accessibility design fosters dignity\, agency\, and participation in parks and other public spaces today. Through case studies and critical perspectives\, speakers will consider how Olmsted landscapes can adapt to contemporary access needs without losing their historic character or civic purpose. \nRegistration is free\, though you may choose to make a small donation in support of the Olmsted Network’s programming. Please register here! \nOlmsted Network is committed to making this webinar accessible to everyone. Live captions will be provided via Zoom transcription. If you have specific accessibility needs or require accommodations\, please let them know when you register.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/conversations-with-olmsted-designing-belonging-inclusive-access-in-public-landscapes/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20250919T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
UID:23558-1758519900-1758522600@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20250919T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
UID:23558-1758519900-1758522600@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260130T214001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T145806Z
UID:24048-1770559200-1770566400@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:BRL88: New Guinea Joy – Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we begin the BRL88 journey tracing Boston’s earliest Black community roots — from the North End’s historic New Guinea Settlement to Joy Street on Beacon Hill. \nThis immersive tour connects the past and present through sites that tell Boston’s story of resilience\, faith\, and freedom. Led by Afrimerican Academy\, the walk explores the lives of free Black Bostonians who shaped the city from the colonial era through abolition and beyond. \nPurchase your ticket here. \nBoston Redline 88 (BRL88) is a month-long cultural campaign produced by the Afrimerican Academy celebrating 88 years since the 1938 redlining map of Boston. Through film\, tours\, and dialogue\, BRL88 reclaims space\, challenges inequity\, and nurtures the vision of Rev. Dr. King’s Beloved Community.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/brl88-new-guinea-joy-walking-tour/
LOCATION:The West End Museum\, 150 Staniford Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
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SUMMARY:Boston Family Days
DESCRIPTION:Boston Family Days is an extraordinary public-private partnership between the City\, corporate and philanthropic partners\, and 23 of our City’s leading cultural institutions to help Boston school-aged children feel at home in places that can expand their learning and show them the world. \nThrough Boston Family Days\, all students who live in Boston (grades K-12 and Boston Pre-K) and two guests can explore many of the City’s cultural institutions for free on the first and second Sunday of each month until December 2026. \nIn addition\, Boston students and their families also have free access to live performances at Boston’s premier venues. Students who are registered for Boston Family Days will receive ticket reservation links and instructions from the City before the performances. \nSign up for Family Days here. \nNote for BPS Families: If your child is enrolled in Boston Public Schools or Boston Pre-K\, they are automatically signed up for this program. You will continue to receive your Boston Family Days pass directly via BPS. Please ensure that your email address is updated in the BPS system. \nParticipating institutions: 1st and 2nd Sunday of each month \n\nMuseum of Fine Arts\nMuseum of Science\nMuseum of African American History\nJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum\nIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum\nBoston Children’s Museum\nFranklin Park Zoo\nInstitute of Contemporary Art\nNew England Aquarium\nPaul Revere House\nOld North Illuminated\nUSS Constitution Museum\nRevolutionary Spaces: Old State House and Old South Meeting House – Downtown\n\nParticipating institutions: Performances \n\nAmerican Repertory Theater\nArts Emerson\nBerklee College of Music\nBoch Center\nBoston Ballet\nBoston Lyric Opera\nBoston Symphony Orchestra\nThe Huntington\nWheelock Family Theater
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/boston-family-days/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
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SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
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SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T133000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260130T164504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T164504Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Kick Off and Flag Raising
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we begin Black History Month with a flag-raising ceremony and community gathering honoring the legacy\, resilience\, and achievements of Black communities in Boston and beyond. Established in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week\, this annual observance has grown into a global month-long celebration recognized across the U.S.\, Canada\, and the U.K. \nThis year’s kickoff will feature speakers\, cultural performances\, and the raising of the Black Liberation Flag—a moment of reflection\, celebration\, and unity. More program details will be shared soon.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/black-history-month-kick-off-and-flag-raising/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 1 City Hall Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T063000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20250919T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T161922Z
UID:23558-1758519900-1758522600@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:Back on my Feet Walk
DESCRIPTION:Back on My Feet empowers people to break free from the cycles of poverty\, homelessness\, and/or addiction through the power of running/walking\, community support\, and employment resources. \nThey run and walk 3 times a week (Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday) to build a sense of community and responsibility.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/back-on-my-feet-walk/
LOCATION:Franklin Park\, Boston
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260130T163850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T163850Z
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SUMMARY:Jump Into The Past: Teen Takeover at the Museum of African American History
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of African American History and the Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement welcome teens to an afternoon of food\, fun and entertainment. \nHear from influential speakers\, dig deeper into history\, win prizes\, and enjoy complimentary refreshments!
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/jump-into-the-past-teen-takeover-at-the-museum-of-african-american-history/
LOCATION:The Museum of African American History\, 46 Joy Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260428T085945
CREATED:20260130T164253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T214826Z
UID:23964-1769907600-1769963400@www.emeraldnecklace.org
SUMMARY:BRL88: Redline Narratives Documentary Screening & Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Afrimerican Academy for the opening event of BRL88\, an annual cultural and restorative initiative exploring Boston’s history\, heritage\, and pathways to equitable development. \nWe’ll begin with a screening of the award-winning documentary Redline Narratives: The Lost Cultural Hubs of Boston\, followed by a panel discussion featuring community leaders\, cultural historians\, and youth voices reflecting on the film’s themes of displacement\, culture\, and restoration. \nThis two-part documentary\, an official selection of the Access Film Festival 2025 and The Roxbury International Film Festival 2025\, unveils how redlining and urban renewal shaped Boston’s cultural landscape — and how today’s communities are reclaiming their stories. \n🎥 Screening Titles \n\nRemoved – Black Erasure in Boston by Sabby Salvati\nRedline Narratives: Our Stories by Afrimerican Academy\n\n💬 Panel Theme: Claim Our Space – Telling our Stories\nA dialogue about cultural equity\, preservation\, and the power of storytelling in rebuilding Boston’s beloved communities. \n\nRegister for the free screenings and buy your walking tour tickets here. \nBoston Redline 88 (BRL88) is a month-long cultural campaign produced by the Afrimerican Academy celebrating 88 years since the 1938 redlining map of Boston. Through film\, tours\, and dialogue\, BRL88 reclaims space\, challenges inequity\, and nurtures the vision of Rev. Dr. King’s Beloved Community.
URL:https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/brl88-redline-narratives-documentary-screening-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Dillaway-Thomas House\, 183 Roxbury Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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