Everyone is warmly invited to the monthly Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter on Thursday, November 7, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, on the lawn of the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain at 633 Centre Street. The speaker will be Danny Vargas, of Hyde Square Task Force, who co-authored their study of pricing inequities at the Jackson Square Stop & Shop as a high school senior. First published in the Globe in June…

Zumbini Bilingual Zumba Class for children and caregivers at the Connolly Library Wednesday, November 13, 10:00 AM  Bilingual Zumba class for children and caregivers with Zumba by Nery. Registration is required. For children ages 0 - 4, accompanied with an adult. To register email Sujei at connolly@bpl.org

"Monster in a Dress": Short film screening and discussion with filmmaker Annie Weatherwax When: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6-7 PM Where: 826 Boston, 3035 Washington Street in Egleston Square How to get there: https://826boston.org/about/ Join us for a short film screening of "Monster in a Dress" and a discussion with its filmmaker, Annie Weatherwax. Following the screening, there will be a youth-led discussion with Weatherwax and an opportunity to support the programming of 826 Boston. Wine…

Introduction to Botanical Art with Colored Pencils at the Connolly Library Monday, November 18, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Explore the vibrant world of plants through botanical art in this introductory class. Learn foundational techniques for capturing the intricate details of leaves, flowers, and more using colored pencils. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their artistic skills, this workshop will guide you in creating lifelike botanical illustrations with rich, vivid colors. All materials…

Local author Randy Susan Meyers will be discussing her new book, The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingstone, with Kate Weldon LeBlanc.  It will be held on Thursday, November 21 at 6:30pm at the Jamaica Plain Branch Library.

Spanish Fun Program for Babies and Toddlers at Connolly Library Friday, November 22, 10:30 AM  Join us for a special program with Esther Gomez of Spanish Fun Program! Participants will engage with toys. props, games and parachute while learning songs and rhymes. For children ages 0-5.

Drawdown Brewing Company is hosting a Gobble Gobble themed bingo night from 5-10 pm. Prizes will be cooking and food related.

Join the Drawdown Brewing Company in the taproom to hang out with your chosen family (or to escape your actual family) after Turkey Day.

Stonybrook Metal Arts Holiday Open House (24 Porter St., Jamaica Plain is on Sunday 12/1, 2-6 pm. Come for art demos, for sale and on display. Enjoy cookies and hot cider. Carve your own relief mold and we will fill it with molten aluminum. Family friendly.