Nightlife in Mashpee, MA

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

In 1 week · Sun, May 24, 11:30 PM UTC · TD Garden · 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band at TD Garden

Puzzles & Jazz

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Mattapan Branch · 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA

Jigsaw puzzles and jazz music have a lot in common: They're both creative and fun, and they both get your brain waves engaged. So do your brain a favor: Join us for puzzles and jazz music! Light snacks will be provided. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a...

BTS Freebie & Poster Making Drop-in Event

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 30, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Adams Street Branch · 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA

Get a head start on your BTS concert freebies and posters while watching episodes of Run BTS! with other ARMY during this drop-in event. We will have some craft materials available, but we encourage you to bring your own as well! Stop by for the whole duration or just part of it. No registration...

Dungeons and Dragons Club

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch · 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

For 8 weeks, starting on April 16, the Jamaica Plain Branch will host a Dungeons & Dragons game with instructor Jade Arrowood. The library will provide all the materials needed to play the game. No prior experience is necessary. Please register by emailing cstrunk@bpl.org or calling the library and.

Rochester Red Wings at Worcester Red Sox

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 8:05 PM UTC · Polar Park · 100 Madison St, Worcester, MA

MiLB Triple-A: Rochester Red Wings at Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park

Art Talks! Susan Heideman June 5, 2026

In 3 weeks · Thu, Jun 4, 4:00 AM UTC · New Bedford Whaling Museum · 18 Johnny, Cake Hill New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford, MA

Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC

The Fields Corner Branch may be closed but the library is still here! Do you have questions about using your computer, cell phone, tablet, or eBooks? Would you like to take advantage of one of the many online resources available with a BPL card? Fields Corner Branch librarians can help! A selection.

Board Game Club, Ages 6-12

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 8:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Central Library in Copley Square Branch · 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA · Ages 6–12

Love gaming? Join our board game club! We'll have a variety of games to choose from, including old favorites and new games. Ages 6-12. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room...

Explore BPL Online Resources

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC

Let's explore Boston Public Library's services and online resources together. This program is available both online and in-person at Chinatown Branch from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. For participants who registered for the online session, a Zoom link will be sent to you before the class. Accessibility...

Board Games Club

In 1 week · Mon, May 25, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · West End Branch · 151 Cambridge St, Boston, MA

Join us for our weekly Board Games Club. Bring your friends and play your choice of classic games. Our games include Chess, Clue, Scrabble, Monopoly, and more! Board Games Club meets every Monday from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM.

Crafternoons at West Roxbury

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · West Roxbury Branch · 1961 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA

Come to the West Roxbury Branch and get creative in the Community Room! Miss Annette will provide the materials and you only need to bring your awesome imagination. We will mainly be upcycling various items such as toilet paper rolls, plastic lids, straws, and more. Accessibility Notice : We strive.

Vegetable Gardening 101

In 1 week · Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Parker Hill Branch · 1497 Tremont St, Roxbury , MA · Ages 55+

Vegetable gardening is something everyone can enjoy, from the novice to the experienced gardener. It can be a way to bring fresh food to your table, a way to teach children where food comes from, or even a way to beautify your yard! Gretel Anspach will lead the discussion, where you will look at...

Minnesota Twins at Boston Red Sox

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 8:10 PM UTC · Fenway Park · 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA

MLB: Minnesota Twins at Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park

Introducing the 10 Million Names Project

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC

There are at least 44 million descendants of enslaved individuals alive today, but slavery separated families, erased names, and obscured facts. The 10 Million Names Project, recently launched by American Ancestors and its partners, aims to connect the family stories of these descendants to the 10..

My Night at the Planetarium

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch · 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA

My Night in the Planetarium is the culmination of a multi-year partnership between Tanya Nixon-Silberg and Puppet Showplace Theater that explored the power of puppetry to translate complex, difficult realities of colonialism, dictatorship, and dissent into kid-centered stories and scenes. Using...

Crafternoons at the Chinatown Branch

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chinatown Branch · Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library 2 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

Drop in every Thursday at 4:30 pm to celebrate the end of the week with some crafting! Supplies will be available, or you can bring your own. This program is open to anyone up to age 18, but adult family members of children and teens are also welcome. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our...

Atlanta Braves at Boston Red Sox

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 10:45 PM UTC · Fenway Park · 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA

MLB: Atlanta Braves at Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park

Save Our Streets - Photography Workshop

In 1 week · Sat, May 30, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Grove Hall Branch · 41 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, MA

An introductory photography class for youth offered by Save Our Streets Boston. Ideal for beginners, but anyone wanting to improve their photography skills is welcome! Save Our Streets Boston is a non-profit organization that aims to improve communities with programs, events, and services that...

Google Sheets: Getting Started

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Central Library in Copley Square Branch · 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

Interested in Google's online spreadsheet app? Google Sheets: Getting Started is a class designed for beginners to help understand and build a foundation of knowledge. Students should have basic mouse, keyboard, and computer navigation skills to get the most out of this class. To use an existing...

Teen Anime Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Hyde Park Branch · 35 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park, MA · Ages 10–17

Join us in the the Alma Thomas Teen Space on Wednesdays from 3pm-5pm to play anime trivia games, watch anime, and have discussions about popular anime shows/characters. Participate in the trivia game to win prizes like Japanese snacks or anime character trading cards. This program is for teen...

Pokémon Club (Ages 5-11)

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · South Boston Branch · 646 East Broadway, South Boston, MA · Ages 5–11

Pokémon fans ages 5-11 are invited to an evening of fun activities, including playing the trading card game, showing off their cards, coloring, crafting, and watching an episode of the TV show. No registration required. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a...

Storybook Movement Workshop with Alive Dance Collective

In 1 week · Sat, May 30, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Egleston Square Branch · 2044 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA · Ages 3–7

Join choreographer and early childhood educator Brenna Banister from Alive Dance Collective for this series of creative movement workshops. Working together, participants use music and movement to bring children's literature to life in the body. Workshops feature no direct movement instruction, but.

Teen Gaming Club

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Hyde Park Branch · 35 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park, MA · Ages 10–17

Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons in our Teen Gaming Club. Play video games, make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...

Manga Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Parker Hill Branch · 1497 Tremont St, Roxbury , MA · Ages 10–15

Join us for for our weekly Manga Club on Wednesdays for kids ages 10-15; we’ll practice drawing manga, watch anime clips, talk about our favorite series, and more! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, call...

Crafting Salves and Lip Balms

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Connolly Branch · 433 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA

Join us for an immersive workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting herbal salves and lip balms. Follow along as we guide you through each step of the process, and leave with the natural skincare products we create together to enjoy. Introduction to herbal salves, including benefits and uses...

Crochet Club

In 3 weeks · Sat, Jun 6, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lower Mills Branch · 27 Richmond St, Dorchester , MA · Ages 18+

Join us in the Lower Mills Community Room for Crochet Club. Crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to work on your own projects or learn the first stitches in a crafty community. Basic supplies are available for beginners, and shared tools available for use in the Branch. We also welcome...

Bouncing Babies, For Non-walking Babies

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Central Library in Copley Square Branch · 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

Lap bounces, rhymes, and reading with infants who aren't yet walking. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at mlevine@bpl.org or call (617) 859-2476. Please allow at least...

ESOL Conversation Group

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Chinatown Branch · Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library 2 Boylston Street, Boston, MA · Ages 18+

Practice speaking English with other adult ESOL learners and new English speakers in an informal and friendly group setting. Groups are led by a native English speaker. Space is limited. Please register. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability...

Knitting & Crafts Circle

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Adams Street Branch · 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA

You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun! This is not a formal class, just a community-building and skill-sharing afternoon! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...

Cocina y Cultura: Sopes and the Legend of the Corn

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Roslindale Branch · 4246 Washington St, Roslindale, MA

In this bilingual cooking program presented by Esther Gomez , we'll explore the story and traditions of a staple ingredient in Latin American cuisine: corn. First, we’ll unravel the mystery of how the god Quetzalcoatl helped the Aztecs discover the precious corn. Why was this golden grain hidden...

Buildwave: A Supercharged Building Experience, Ages 6-12

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library in Copley Square Branch · 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA · Ages 6–12

Kids and their caregivers will build with wave after wave of materials, guided by a high-energy audiovisual spectacle! Ages 6-12. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Children's Room at...

VERSUS: Gamers Club

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Mattapan Branch · 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA

Calling all videogame players of all skill levels — join our weekly gaming club! Come and play various games on the Nintendo Switch and the PlayStation 4 with peers. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services,...

Chair Yoga Class

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · North End Branch · 25 Parmenter St, Boston, MA

Drop-in chair yoga classes led by a certified Yoga instructor. No registration needed, but the number of participants may need to be limited as space allows. About the instructor: Marie is a Certified Yoga Instructor (200-hour), with complementary training in Chair Yoga, Trauma-Informed Yoga and...

Baby Time/Hora de Bebés

In 1 week · Fri, May 29, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Connolly Branch · 433 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA · Ages Up to 5

Songs and playtime for babies up to 24 months with their caregivers. Canciones y tiempo de juego para bebés de hasta 24 meses con sus cuidadores. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department...

Chess and Checkers with Charlie

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Hyde Park Branch · 35 Harvard Ave, Hyde Park, MA

Charles Cleary (known to Hyde Park generations as Charlie) is ready to play a game of checkers or chess with you, whether you're young or old, a beginner or an experienced player. Have a fun game, and maybe get a pointer or two. You were playing so well, then you made a blunder? Charlie will let...

Tai Chi & Qigong

In 1 week · Sat, May 30, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Adams Street Branch · 690 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA

Join us on Saturday mornings for Tai chi and Qigong led by volunteer instructor, Thầy Đàm Hạnh . Tai chi is a traditional Chinese martial art involving a series of slow, gentle movements and physical postures, meditation, and controlled breathing. Tai chi is low impact, placing minimal stress on...

Tech Help by Appointment / Ayuda técnica por cita

In 1 week · Tue, May 26, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Codman Square Branch · 690 Washington St, Dorchester, MA

Need help online with the computer, with your phone, with online resources? Would you like one-on-one help by appointment with a librarian? Make an appointment with Ana in person or by calling 617.436.8214. This is not a computer class. It is an appointment to ask specific technology questions....

Budgeting in Place: How People's Budgets Shape Civic Life

In 1 week · Thu, May 28, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library in Copley Square Branch · 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

Each year, cities and towns release budgets that allocate public funding for municipal services and public infrastructure. While these budgets can feel like mundane, bureaucratic documents, they’re central to the functioning of civic life—and from Boston to Nashville, everyday people across the...

Afternoon of Real Words

In 1 week · Sat, May 23, 7:00 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Shaw-Roxbury Branch · 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA

Please join us for an Afternoon of Real Words: Live reading of raw, personal poems on love, heartbreak, and healing. Come experience the story behind the words presented by Unapologetically Intentional. Optional RSVP: https://bit.ly/4bPr6VX Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events...

Teen Crafternoons

In 1 week · Mon, May 25, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Mattapan Branch · 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA · Ages 10–17

Bring your creativity to the teen room and select from a variety of craft supplies to make junk journals, paper flowers, watercolor paintings, and beyond. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...

Playspace

In 1 week · Fri, May 29, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Faneuil Branch · 419 Faneuil St, Brighton , MA

Join us on Friday mornings for playtime! Babies and toddlers (and their caregivers) can enjoy free play with toys that inspire imagination, help develop fine motor skills, and more. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language.

Makerspace

In 1 week · Wed, May 27, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Shaw-Roxbury Branch · 149 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA · Ages 6–12

Spend some time with us and flex your creative muscles! We will have a variety of craft supplies available each week. Children are encouraged to make anything they wish with the supplies available. This program is best for kids ages 6-12, but all are welcome! Programming at the Boston Public...