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Wednesday Feb 18, 2026

Monday, February 23

Giving Voice to Our Soul: Organ Anniversary Concert

7:00 PM | Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington St.

Fundraising concert celebrating the 150th anniversary of the E. & G. G. Hook & Hastings Organ, Opus 801. Featuring the Cathedral Choir, trumpet soloist Richard Kelley, and five world premieres by composer Richard J. Clark. Suggested donation: $20 in support of the Organ Restoration Fund.

More info: www.bostoncathedral.com/organ-campaign

Tuesday, February 24

Pilot Block Neighborhood Association Trivia Night

Arrive by 6:30 PM | Trivia begins at 7:00 PM | JJ Foley's Café, 117 East Berkeley St.

Neighborhood trivia night focused on community connection and friendly competition. Open to individuals and teams. Tickets: $15 per person or $40 for teams of four.

Saturday, February 28

Urbanity Dance Auditions (Boston)

Time TBD | Urbanity Dance, South End

Auditions for Urbanity Dance's 2026 season. Open to dancers interested in contemporary and community-centered performance.

Details: www.urbanitydance.org/events

Tuesday, March 3

South End Forum

6:15 — 8:15 PM | AC Hotel Boston Downtown, 225 Albany St. (in person and via Zoom)

Community forum featuring neighborhood updates, housing and environmental issues with Housing Chief Dillon, introduction of the new Chief of Streets, public safety planning, and recommendations from the Working Group on Addiction & Recovery. Open to all South End residents.

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Saturday, March 28

Dog Licensing & Low-Cost Rabies Clinic (South End)

10:00 AM — 2:00 PM | Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler St.

City-run clinic offering dog licensing and affordable rabies vaccinations for Boston residents.

Info: www.boston.gov/departments/animal-care-and-control

Wednesday, May 7

South End Spring Stroll

Evening hours TBD | Throughout the South End

Annual neighborhood shopping and dining event featuring extended hours and special programming at local businesses.

Info: www.southebd.org

Saturday, June 6

Boston Pride for the People Parade & Festival

Time and locations TBD

Boston Pride for the People announced that Boston's 2026 Pride celebration will take place on Saturday, June 6, marking a departure from the event's long-standing schedule on the second Saturday in June. The celebration will include a parade and public festival. Additional details, including parade routes, festival location, and performers, are expected closer to Pride Month.

Info: www.bostonprideforthepeople.org

Saturday, June 20

South End Garden Tour

Daytime hours TBD | Various South End locations

Self-guided tour of private and community gardens throughout the South End.

Info: www.southendgardentour.org

Ongoing / New

South End Stoop Sessions (Podcast Launch)

New podcast collaboration between the South End Business Alliance and South End Local featuring conversations with neighborhood business owners, artists, and residents. The first episode features Madeleine Brason of Madeleine's Candy Shop.

Listen: https://shorturl.at/CJcUB