The Landmarks Orchestra is putting on a free concert at Bethel AME (38 Walk Hill St., Jamaica Plain) on Saturday, January 8, 2022 @ 7PM. Register for free tickets at our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/222349371957

In this presentation, artist Matthew Hinçman will discuss his latest commission for the City of Boston, Wythe & Web. The presentation will also highlight Matthew's other public art works installed in Jamaica Plain, and how creating works specific to his neighborhood is an integral component of his artistic practice. This will be a hybrid event. Limited in-person seating is available - please reserve a seat by emailing jamaicaplain@bpl.org or register to attend via Zoom using…

Garrow Throop exhibit Imagination: The Beauty of Light is on view at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library from January 7 through March 2, 2022 on the lower level of the library during regular hours. There will be an artist meet-and-greet with Throop in person from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a virtual community meeting to discuss plans to renovate the Flaherty Playground in Jamaica Plain. Parks and Recreation wants to hear from the community as to their needs and experiences with the playground. How is the park used? How can we make it better? Do people want new play equipment that is totally different, or is there something that is well-loved and should be simply replaced with…

Thursday, January 20, 2022 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.   https://virtualmeeting.link/arborwayroadwayimprovements  Meeting ID: 822 6708 9653 Passcode: 378428 Phone: 1 646 558 8656 AGENDA 6:30 p.m. – 6:35 p.m.  Welcome  Jeff Parenti, DCR Deputy Chief Engineer  6:35 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Presentation Jeff Parenti, DCR Project Manager Matt Jasmin, HSH Project Manager 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.  Three-25-minute virtual Breakout Sessions/Share your thoughts on                     …

Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society to delve into the history of one of the most interesting conduits in our neighborhood. The eastern section of Green Street was laid out in 1836 and was probably named for Betsy and Abel Green who were local landowners. This talk will concentrate on the section of Green Street between Amory and Washington Streets with its wonderful examples of large brick buildings. These structures have had a wide variety…

The February Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter will be held Thursday, February 3, at 5:30 pm at the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, 633 Centre Street. There is no speaker this month, but everyone is invited to join us for a “call and response” reading of names of victims of racist violence and a stand-out along Centre Street.

The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council Housing and Development Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 7 PM ET. The committee will discuss revising its checklist for Article 80 applicants. Zoom link (no password required) Zoom dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York); Meeting ID: 896 0660 1377; Passcode: None required Publicly available documents for Housing & Development Committee meetings are always available here.

The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (full council) will be meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 7 PM ET. Zoom link (no password required) Zoom dial-in: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York); Meeting ID: 859 6723 9298, Passcode: 653190