March 19
SoWa Winter Market (Final Weeks)
4:00 — 8:00 p.m. | SoWa Power Station, 540 Harrison Ave.
Indoor market featuring local vendors, art, food and drinks as the winter season wraps up. Info: sowaboston.com
March 20
SoWa First Friday Gallery Night
5:00 — 9:00 p.m. | SoWa Arts District, Harrison Ave.
Monthly open studios and gallery receptions throughout the SoWa Arts District, featuring local artists, exhibitions and community gatherings. Info: sowaboston.com
March 21 — 22
"She Persisted" — Boston Gay Men's Chorus
Multiple performances | Huntington Theatre
A powerful concert celebrating women's voices through music and spoken word. Info: bgmc.org
March 25
Author Talk: Lisa Genova
6:30 p.m. | Union Church Connection Room, 485 Columbus Ave.
Acclaimed author Lisa Genova discusses her novel More or Less Maddyl. For virtual access: info@friendsofsouthendlibrary.org
March 26
South End Business Alliance Networking Night
6:00 — 8:00 p.m. | Location TBD
Local business owners and professionals gather for networking and community updates. Info: southendbusinessalliance.org
March 28
Dog Licensing & Low-Cost Rabies Clinic
10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. | Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler St.
City-run clinic offering dog licensing and affordable rabies vaccinations for Boston residents. Info: boston.gov/departments/animal-care-and-control
March 29
SoWa Open Market (Spring Preview)
11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. | SoWa Arts District, Harrison Ave.
Early-season return of the popular outdoor market featuring artists, food trucks and local vendors. Info: sowaboston.com
April 5
Ringgold Park Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 a.m. (sharp!) | Ringgold Park, 1538 Washington St.
Annual neighborhood egg hunt with a visit from the Easter Bunny. Info: givebutter.com/ringgold-park-2026Fundraiser
April 7
Ringgold Park Annual Fundraiser
6:00 — 8:00 p.m. | Posto, 1357 Washington St.
Neighborhood fundraiser featuring pizza, light appetizers, a drink and raffle items supporting park maintenance and improvements. Tickets: givebutter.com/ringgold-park-2026Fundraiser
April 8
St. Botolph Neighborhood Association Spring Community Meeting
6:30 — 8:30 p.m. | Union Church, 485 Columbus Ave.
Community meeting with neighborhood updates and local officials.
May 7
South End Spring Stroll
Evening hours TBD | Throughout the South End
Annual shopping and dining event with extended hours and special programming. Info: southendbusinessalliance.org
May 8
USES Neighborhood Gala
Evening (time TBD) | Location TBD
United South End Settlements hosts its annual Neighborhood Gala fundraiser, celebrating community leadership and supporting local programs. This year's honorees include James T. Brett, president of the New England Council, receiving the Philip Dushku Changemaker Award, and Gary Bailey, MSW program director at Simmons University, receiving the Mel King Social Innovator Award. Early bird tickets are available through April 4 with code EARLY26 for 20% off. Tickets: classy.org/events/united-south-end-settlements
June 6
Boston Pride for the People Parade & Festival
Time and locations TBD | Citywide
Parade and festival celebrating LGBTQ+ community and advocacy. Info: bostonprideforthepeople.org
June 20
South End Garden Tour
Daytime hours TBD | Various South End locations
Self-guided tour of private and community gardens. Info: southendgardentour.org
Ongoing / Community Media
South End Stoop Sessions (Podcast)
The latest episode features Shawna Christensen of Brassica Kitchen + Café, discussing how neighborhood restaurants navigate seasonal shifts, community connections, and the evolving South End dining scene.
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