ONGOING EVENTS
SoWa Open Market
Sundays, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM through October
500 Harrison Avenue
The award-winning SoWa Open Market is Boston's largest celebration of local art, food and music. Every Sunday, over 175 makers and thousands of visitors converge in SoWa, amidst a vibrant backdrop of artist studios, galleries, boutiques and vintage shops. Features food trucks, live music, and Beer Garden with rotating local brewers. FREE
SoWa Artists Guild Open Studios
Every Sunday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
450 Harrison Avenue
Over 80 professional studio artists in this building regularly hold open studios on First Fridays and Every Sunday. Browse the artist studios, talk to the artists, and buy art directly from the artists. FREE
Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series
Various times and locations through August 30
The series offers 25 free weekly classes both virtually and in City of Boston parks from May 4 to August 30, 2025. Classes include beginner salsa on Tuesdays in the South End. All classes led by certified fitness instructors and include Yoga, Chair Yoga, HIIT, ZUMBA®, Kick It By Eliza®, Walking Group, Strength and Balance, Line Dancing, Barre Fusion, and Latin Fusion Dance. FREE. Contact: 617-635-4505 or visit boston.gov/fitness
MONDAY, AUGUST 25
Boston Public Library Nutrition Lab: Fresh Salsa Class
Led by Sis. Anna Muhammad featuring farm-fresh ingredients for every spice level. Registration required at bpl.org
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 - LABOR DAY
Holiday Schedule
Boston Public Library branches closed
Many local businesses may have modified hours
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Last day of Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series virtual classes
ADDITIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMMING
Berklee Outdoor Concerts - Now through September
Berklee College of Music students, faculty, and alumni give hundreds of free outdoor concerts all over the city from May through September. Music ranges from jazz to classical, Latin to funk, folk to world, and locations include SoWa Open Market. FREE
Tito Puente Latin Music Series
Summer programming in the South End
Intimate Latin music concerts as part of the city's summer programming in the South End, East Boston, Mission Hill, and Jamaica Plain
Mayor's Movie Nights
August and September evenings in various Boston parks
The Mayor's Movie Nights in Boston Parks take place during August and September and give Bostonians in many city neighborhoods the chance to watch a recent movie for free under the stars. Check Boston.gov for specific locations and dates.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES & SERVICES
South End Neighborhood Liaison Sarah Sharpe serves as the South End and Bay Village Liaison in the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services. Contact: Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, 617-635-4505. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
City Hall on the Go Truck
Mobile City Hall truck that brings essential municipal services right to neighborhoods - pay parking tickets, request documents, check voter registration, and more. Note: Does not accept cash payments, Check boston.gov/events for upcoming stops
Boston 311 Services
Report non-emergency issues: Dial 3-1-1 or download the BOS:311 app
LIBRARY NOTE
Due to facilities issues, the South End Branch will be closed until further notice. Residents can access services at the Central Library in Copley Square or other nearby branches.
LOOKING AHEAD
Friday, September 5 (Just after our calendar period)
SoWa First Friday
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 450 + 460 Harrison Avenue
On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. FREE
ONGOING COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Ellis South End Neighborhood Association
Check ellisneighborhood.org for meeting schedules
Zoning Board of Appeals & Licensing Meetings
Virtual meetings via Zoom as needed
Community Input Opportunities
Contact Sarah Sharpe, South End Liaison, for neighborhood concerns
For the most up-to-date event information, visit boston.gov/events, meetboston.com, or sowaboston.com. Weather may affect outdoor events. Event times and dates subject to change.
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