8 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Boston
Jubilee on Juneteenth: Liberating the Practice of Pentecost
Source: MFA
Saturday, June 19th 10:00 am-10:00 pm (FREE)
“Join us on site at the MFA for a day of activities and programs to celebrate Juneteenth and honor the contributions of Black artists, scholars, and creative voices to the City of Boston”
MFA Event Page
2. Juneteenth Paint Party
Source: Eventbrite
Saturday, June 19th 3:30 pm-6:00 pm at 1490 Dorchester Ave ($25)
“Celebrate with us as we guide you through step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful canvas painting that celebrates our Freedom.”
Purchase tickets directly at snartstudio.com
3. One Night in Boston: A Celebration of Juneteenth
Source: Harvard
Friday, June 18th 6:30 pm-11:30 pm at JazzUrbane Cafe 2300 Washington Street Boston, MA
“The night will include musical performances, a film premier and is an in-person event that will follow the latest Massachusetts guidelines.”
RSVP at kingboston.org
4. Juneteenth Boston: Black Joy
Source: Massachusetts Peace Action
Saturday, June 19th at 12:00 pm at Copley Plaza Court Yard and at 3:00 pm at Carson Beach (FREE)
Massachusetts Peace Action is holding the Juneteenth Boston: Black Joy event at Copley Square as well as Carson Beach. “Join us at Copley Square at noon and at Carson Beach at 3pm for food, music, culture, and information.”
5. Juneteenth at Bow Market
Saturday, June 19th all day long at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
“In collaboration with Black Owned Bos. (a platform amplifying and supporting Black-owned businesses), Somerville’s Bow Market is celebrating Juneteenth with a showcase of Black art and culture. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., shop from a retail bazaar featuring a variety of local businesses. Then, stick around for a night of activations from other Bow Market vendors, including a “Spin Party” featuring vinyl and book deals and novel, story, and poetry readings.”-Boston Magazine
Register for the event here
6. NEMPAC Opera Project Presents JUNETEENTH: Opera in the Key of Freedom
Source: NEMPAC Boston
Saturday, June 19th at 12:30 pm (virtual)
“Through a variety of music from Black Composers across three centuries, we will celebrate Juneteenth with the themes of freedom, triumph, and joy. These works will be performed by leading Black Musicians of the Greater Boston Arts scene and filmed at the African Meeting House on Boston's Historic Black Heritage Trail.”
Register for the free event here
7. Concerts: Brighton Center Pop-Up by Allston Pudding, the City of Boston, Neighborways, and Brighton Main Streets plus F.T.P.’s Community Kickback
Source Allston Pudding
