SoWa Artists Guild offers June programming
SoWa Sundays are scheduled for June 14, 21, and 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All SoWa Artists Guild events, which are free and open to the public, are held at 450 Harrison Ave.
Boston Children’s School summer and school-year rolling admissions
The Boston Children’s School is currently accepting students, ages 3-8, for both this summer and the 2026-’27 academic year. The Summer Fun Program runs from July 7 through Aug. 14, with field trips, weekly themed activities, daily trips to the pool at the Clubs at Charles River Park, and much more.
Visit website www.bostonchildrensschool.org to learn more, or call 617-367-6239 or email [email protected] to discuss enrollment for the summer and/or fall.
Boston Synagogue’s Jewish Family Open House and BBQ set for June 14
Come meet other Jewish parents and children and explore the vibrant Jewish culture in Downtown Boston at The Boston Synagogue’s Jewish Family Open House and BBQ on Sunday, June 14, at 11 a.m. at 55 Martha Road.
Discover The Boston Synagogue’s rich community while learning about its Hebrew School, family events, holiday celebrations, Music for Tots, and student-led Family Shabbats.
Boston Synagogue welcomes Not Your Bubbe’s Book Club on June 29
The Boston Synagogue will host Not Your Bubbe’s Book Club, led by Richelle Gewertz, on Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m. at 55 Martha Road.
The book for discussion will be ‘Rules For Ghosting, by Shelly Jay Shore This isn’t just a ghost story—it’s a deeply felt exploration of queer healing and identity. The novel follows Ezra Friedman, a trans Jewish man working in his family’s funeral home, who must navigate a “gift” for seeing spirits while managing a complicated crush on a handsome local volunteer.
Register on Eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-your-bubbe-book-club-discussion-of-rules-for-ghosting-tickets-1983618915574?aff=oddtdtcreator
FOSEL to offer Jazz & Blues concerts in Library Park
Friends of the South End Library (FOSEL) is again sponsoring free Jazz & Blues concerts with Pat Loomis & Friends every other Tuesday from July 7 to Aug. 18 starting at 6:30 p.m. in Library Park.
Concerts will include “The Sultans of Bebop,” with Jeff Galindo (trombone), Joey Mazzarella (piano), Daniel Day (bass), and Zeke Martin (drums), on July 7; “Miles at 100: A Tribute To Miles Davis,” with Scott Aruda (trumpet , Adonis Martin (keyboards), Daniel Day (bass), and Zeke Martin (drums) ,on July 21; “Saxophone Colossus: A Salute To Sonny Rollins,” with Brett Walberg (tenor sax), Adonis Martin (piano), Daniel Day (bass ), Zeke Martin (drums) on Aug. 4; and A Funky Dance Party with Ivory Jones and White Chocolate, featuring Joey Mazzarella (keyboards), Daniel Day (bass), and Zeke Martin (drums) on Aug. 18.
Watercolor Painting Workshop series returns to city parks
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of its popular ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshop series, including a stop in the Back Bay Fens on Saturday, June 13.
All classes are held from 10 a.m. to noon, weather permitting, for these free workshops offered as part of Boston Parks’ 2026 ParkARTS program, which brings arts and cultural programming to parks across the city.
Open to Boston residents ages 9 and up, the Watercolor Painting Workshops welcome artists of all skill levels to create their own green space-inspired masterpieces. Materials and instruction will be provided by a local instructor. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit boston.gov/watercolor-workshops.