THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. We hope you'll join us next year for our 60th anniversary! SPARKS! 2025 – MPDC’s Annual Creative Black Tie Gala Thursday, November 20, 20256:30 PM – 10:00 PMHibernian Hall Ballroom, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MAJoin us for SPARKS! 2025 - Madison […]
Gospel-Jazz & Prelude to Christmas: A Live Recording by Phillip Young Sunday, December 77:00 PMHibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St #200, Boston, MA 02119Details:Join Grammy-nominated artist and NY Blues Hall of Famer Phillip Young for a special evening of gospel-jazz in a live album recording at the historic Hibernian Hall. This free community concert is a […]
An Evening in Cuba: Celebrating the Heartbeat of Afro-Cuba Thursday, December 11 & Friday, December 12, 20257:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Doors at 7:00 PM)Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA Tickets: $35 – Available here From rumba to rhythms — experience Cuba’s soul through dance, live music, and island treats that make Roxbury sway […]
MPDC HBCU Tour Experience 2026 Tour Dates: February 16–18, 2026 Calling all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders!Madison Park Development Corporation invites you to take part in a transformative college tour experience that brings history and higher education together. This 3-day tour will give students a chance to explore five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) […]
REMOVED: Black Erasure in Boston (Film Screening)Friday, February 20, 2026Doors open at 6:30 PM | Movie starts at 7:00 PMat Hibernian Hall 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA Join us for a free community screening of REMOVED: Black Erasure in Boston, an official feature film by Sabrina Salvati exploring the history and impact of Black displacement […]
Black Veterans Appreciation BrunchSaturday, February 21, 202611:00 AMHibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St #200, Boston, MA 02119Hosted by: City of Boston, Office of Veterans’ Services Join the City of Boston in honoring the legacy, service, and sacrifice of Black veterans at the 2026 Black Veterans Appreciation Brunch. This gathering uplifts the voices and experiences of Black […]
MPDC's Black History Month Celebration Celebrating Black History Month: Stories & Leaders Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Smith House (12th Floor Community Room), 757 Shawmut Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119 Join us for an afternoon of community, connection, and inspiration. We are honoring Black history through storytelling and the opportunity to […]
Join us at Hibernian Hall for Roxbury Roots: You Don't Know My Story. On February 27, individuals who were wrongfully convicted share their journeys of resilience, accountability, and rebuilding life after injustice. This event centers on truth-telling, human dignity, and hope, inviting listeners to learn and witness what it means to reclaim life and pursue happiness. Learn more […]
Youth Book Fair: Stories Written by the Next Generation Saturday, February 28, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM) Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Free and Open to All Step into a celebration of imagination and talent at the Youth Book Fair, presented by Hibernian Hall. This event […]
The Black Label: A Toast to the Culture Exclusive Wine & Spirits Tasting Saturday, February 28, 2026 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St, Roxbury, MA Celebrate Black excellence with an exclusive wine and spirits tasting. The event features Black-owned wine, vodka, rum, and tequila, alongside local Black food vendors and live […]