Events

Hidden Jamaica Plain researchers will present the remarkable multi-generational story of a resilient Black family whose history spanned three centuries, intertwined with the history of Jamaica Plain and local Black and Indigenous communities.  Enslaved in the 1700s, Peter Bridgham gained his freedom and established a Centre Street homestead that nurtured four generations. This event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served. This will be a hybrid program. Please attend…

The First Church Recital Series continues with a concert featuring guitarist John Muratore on Saturday, October 24, at 4:00 p.m. in the First Church Parish Hall (6 Eliot St. in Jamaica Plain).  We suggest a $25 donation, but all are welcome! Donations can be made at the door or online at firstchurchjp.org/programs/recital-series

The JP SpeakEasy is a 30-seat neighborhood comedy venue that has hosted nationally touring comedians, local comedy producers, and stand-up acts featured at festivals across the USA. To date, the JP SpeakEasy has raised over $7,000 for charities providing mutual aid, protecting our immigrant neighbors, and sending aid to Palestine. Get tickets here. This month's lineup features all local Jamaica Plain comedians, including: Ana Karina Dan Bomba G Christo Jason Fishman Kathleen Meditz Mel Moscoso…

Boston-based magical artist Joe Ledoux will present the Art & Magic Show on Saturday, November 7, at Pumpkin Tattoo in Jamaica Plain, featuring an exhibition of his original cartoon character Muhachi, a live magic performance, and free Muhachi temporary tattoos. The event begins at 7 p.m. or art viewing, with the magic show starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free. The exhibition centers on Muhachi, a character Ledoux says was born from a childhood gift:…

This is a Jamaica Plain Historical Society event: Wrap yourself up in the warm memories of Edwina, a precocious and delightful girl who lived in Jamaica Plain in the early 1900s. Edwina’s memoirs, tell the stories of growing up the child of a single, working mother who never let her daughter know how hard life really was. This unique and fun presentation by Jill Hofstra, Edwina’s granddaughter, and by Edwina’s great-great granddaughters, will have you…

This is a Jamaica Plain Historical Society event: Blair Toland of Tall Guy Builders will present on the rebirth of 17 Cranston Street after a devastating fire. More details to follow…. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. This is a hybrid event. Please attend in person if you are able. But to attend via Zoom please register via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GzdPfV38TQeqc42-eFx24g Please note that if a snowstorm…

This is a Jamaica Plain Historical Society event: Members of the 54th Regiment, Company A based in Hyde Park will provide an overview of the history of this first Black regiment of the Union Army. More details to follow. Our hosts for this event are The Pryde Community Center in Hyde Park. The Pryde is a welcoming and affordable senior housing in the renovated former William Barton Rogers Middle School. For public transportation from JP…

This is a Jamaica Plain Historical Society event: Back by popular demand, Michael Reiskind will discuss the history of brewing along the Stony Brook. More details to follow…. Our hosts are Drawdown Brewing Company, JP’s newest brewery. They are a local focused, innovative brewery with core offerings in proven styles, in addition to creative small batch brews. This talk is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served, cash bar. We encourage…