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View AllMPDC’s Cookout with Candidates
Posted August 09, 2019
Meet the Boston City Council At-Large candidates & incumbents while enjoying a meal with your...
MPDC’s July Newsletter
Posted July 31, 2019
MPDC had a jubilant July! Read all about it in our latest newsletter here.
Stick Fly by Lydia Diamond at Hibernian Hall October 17-27
Posted July 25, 2019
Join Hibernian Hall for our production of 'Stick Fly' by Lydia Diamond & Directed by...
Latest Events
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Cannabis & Me: Community Conversation @ The Dewitt Center
August 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Elevate Northeast for a community conversation at The Dewitt Center!
Movie Night @ The Dewitt: ‘Sing’
August 23 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Watch ‘Sing‘ while enjoying popcorn & refreshments! All ages welcome.
Get Out The Vote Training
August 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the MPDC Rox Vote team for a free Get Out The Vote Training!
Chocolate Milk Documentary Screening
August 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a free screening of the documentary Chocolate Milk, which explores the racial divide in breastfeeding and seeks to understand why more black families are not breastfeeding.
MPV Multicultural Festival
August 31 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us at the annual FREE MPV Multicultural Festival for an afternoon of fun and entertainment!
Teni Live in Boston at Hibernian Hall
August 31 @ 8:00 pm
Live performance by Teni with DJ 4eign of JAM’N 94.5 at Hibernian Hall.
Cookout with Candidates
September 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Meet the 2019 At-Large Candidates before the Primary!
Afrobeat Fit – Fierce Urgency of Now
September 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Afrobeat Fit is the movement of the diaspora! Sweat Sessions also come stocked with a Sweat Pop Up Shop, powered by Gola Gal. Participants are guided through the 60 minutes by trained Sweat Coaches, an Afrobeat DJ maintains the vibe, photo booth fun to capture the moments, giveaways and lastly a sense of solidarity among attendees.
Queer People of Color Art Showcase – Fierce Urgency of Now!
September 7 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
This event seeks queer artists of color to showcase their art with the theme of what it’s like to be a QPOC in Boston. Whether it be spoken word, a song, art pieces, or any medium they choose, we want them to be able to showcase their work and be listened to.
The Transgender Emergency Fund Ball – Fierce Urgency of Now!
September 7 @ 9:00 pm - September 8 @ 12:00 am
Come celebrate the Boston-based Ball scene & fundraise for the Transgender Emergency Fund. All are welcome! All ticket proceeds go to the Transgender Emergency Fund, helping low-income trans individuals in Massachusetts since 2008.
HubWeek Open Doors: Reception: Eat, Drink & Get Connected
September 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Open Doors is a monthly celebration of the innovation happening in different corners of the city. You’re invited to explore places where the most creative, disruptive minds are making an impact by way of new ideas, new businesses, and growing communities. This year-round event series opens up unique opportunities to share stories, connect, and have new experiences.
MPDC 2019 OSHA-10 Class
September 12 @ 8:00 am - September 13 @ 3:30 pm
Sing up for MPDC’s Fall 2019 OSHA-10 class at Hibernian Hall!
Roxbury Love Concert
September 14 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Hibernian Hall in collaboration with BAMS Fest presents the ROXBURY LOVE CONCERT!
Fall Into Your New Career-MPDC’s Construction Job Fair
September 17 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join MPDC for our 2019 Fall Construction Job Fair at Hibernian Hall!
STEPRox Recovery Month: All Pathways Lead to Recovery: Speaker Jam and Recovery Panel
September 21 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join STEPRox at The Dewitt Center as part of their 2019 Recovery Week!
Elite Women Expo
September 28 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join 23 empowered women of color for the Elite Women Expo at Hibernian Hall!
STEPRox Recovery Month: Recovery Dance
September 28 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join STEPRox for their Recovery Dance at The Dewitt Center!
Stick Fly
October 17 @ 7:30 pm - October 27 @ 5:30 pm
Join Hibernian Hall for our production of ‘Stick Fly’ by Lydia Diamond – Directed by Ciera-Sadé Wade – October 17-27, 2019.
Save the date: Sparks for Arts 2019
November 1 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Save the date for MPDC’s annual gala and stay tuned for more details!
Press
View AllOn Hoodline: Here’s what to do in Boston this week
Posted August 21, 2019
Looking to mix things up this week? From a website building course to a motivational...
On Accesswire/Yahoo News: Cannabis Doctor, Nurse, Dispensary Owner and Commissioner to Discuss Marijuana at Boston Community Center
Posted August 21, 2019
Three of the nation’s leading African American cannabis medicine practitioners and business leaders are coming...