Everyone is warmly invited to the October 3 Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter, 5:30-6:30 pm, on the lawn of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain at 633 Centre Street. Our speakers will be three young people from More Than Words, a non-profit youth run business which works with some of Boston’s most vulnerable young adults, including those in the foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school. They will share…

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons host weekly Office Hours located conveniently in each neighborhood. Stop by the Connolly Branch on Friday, September 20, and Friday, October 4 to speak with JP Liaison Caroline Peters. This is an opportunity to connect with Caroline to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello. No registration is required.

SNA's regular membership meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every other month, 7-9 pm. The SNA is holding all meetings virtually over Zoom. To join the meetings, sign up for its email list at http://www.sna-jp.org. ​2024 bi-monthly meetings are held on Mondays unless otherwise specified​​​ May 13 July 8 September 9 November 4 ​​

Join the Jamaica Plain Historical Society to celebrate 20 years of marriage equality in Massachusetts with an engaging and heartfelt discussion about its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. This event, co-hosted with the Connolly Branch of the BPL and The History Project, will look back on the transformative journey that started two decades ago and explore how marriage equality has shaped lives, families, and communities. Through THP's digital archive, Honey, Let’s Get Married!, we’re sharing…

The award-winning ensembles La Donna Musicale and RUMBARROCO, will present:  Fandangos And Other Dances from October 19-20. This program features Ibero-American dances and song-dances, including folias, jácaras, and fandangos, from the Renaissance to the present. The music spans from the early Spanish Cancioneros (songbooks) in old Iberia to contemporary folk and popular music from Venezuela and Mexico. Included are dances such as joropo from Venezuela and Colombia and fandanguito from Mexico. Performers will switch from the European viola da gamba and Renaissance guitar to the Venezuelan cuatro and harp,…

Mothers Out Front is partnering with English High, South Street Youth Center and the City of Boston to compost Halloween pumpkins. The Great Pumpkin Smash will be held Sat Nov 2, 11-3pm at English High in JP. There will be fun ways to smash pumpkins and educational games for kids.

There will be a Veterans Town Hall with Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago, state Rep. Sam Montaño, state Rep. Bill MacGregor, and state Sen. Mike Rush n October 22 from 11am-12pm at American Legion Post 76 at 280 South St.

Haute dog! JP Centre/South Main Streets' 20th annual Jamaica Plain Canine Costume Parade will be on Saturday, October 26th at 12 PM. The pup procession will feature dozens of four-legged friends, dressed to the (ca)nines, and will make its way down Centre Street with a police escort, and music from the JP Honk Band. Registration begins at noon at the First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St, and the parade kicks off at 1 PM, and…