September 18 - October 2, 2025
ONGOING EVENTS
SoWa Open Market Sundays, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM through October 26th, 500 Harrison Avenue. Boston's largest celebration of local art, food and music continues with over 100 regional and local vendors, food trucks, live music, and Beer Garden. Features rotating brewery takeovers every Sunday. FREE Website: sowaboston.com
SoWa Artists Guild Open Studios Every Sunday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 450 Harrison Avenue. Over 80 professional studio artists open their doors. Browse studios, meet artists, and buy art directly from makers. FREE Website: sowaboston.com
Community Music Center of Boston Programming Registration open for fall 2025 lessons and classes. 109-year-old accredited music school providing equitable access to music education. Website: cmcb.org
Age Strong Commission Programming Union Church, 485 Columbus Avenue Programs for older adults including fitness and social activities Contact: 617-635-4505
Youth Flag Football Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Carter Playground Bubble, 709 Columbus Avenue Free co-ed program for ages 8U, 10U, 12U, and girls 15U Registration: boston.gov/sports
FEATURED EVENTS
Boston Film Festival (41st Annual) September 18-22, 2025. One of America's longest-running film festivals showcasing cutting edge indie films, top documentaries, shorts, animated, fall release studio films and a newly created sports category. Featuring four world premieres and international premieres. Various venues in Boston area. Tickets required for most screenings. Website: bostonfilmfestival.org
South End Open Studios Week end September 20-21, 2025, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Boston's premier open studios event featuring 200+ artists and galleries displaying paintings, sculptures, photography, bookbinding, ceramics, jewelry and clothing design. Participating locations include 46 Waltham Street, 35 Wareham Street, 49 Wareham Street, 59 Wareham Street, 450 Harrison Ave, and the Artist Studio Building at BCA, 551 Tremont Street. FREE Website: useaboston.com
Mass Ave Coalition Community Fest Saturday, September 27, 1:00-4:00 PM Chester Square Park on both sides of Mass Ave Features live music, family fun and food. SEBA is part of the Mass Ave Coalition bringing together neighborhoods that touch Mass Ave to celebrate community. Website: sebaboston.com
COMMUNITY SERVICES & PROGRAMMING
Boston Public Library Programs Note: South End Branch closed for facilities issues - residents can access services at Central Library in Copley Square
ESOL Conversation Groups (Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Story Times for children
Adult programming and literacy services Website: bpl.org
United South End Settlements (USES) 48 Rutland Street Early childhood education, after-school programs, family services Website: uses.org
City Hall on the Go Mobile City Hall services including paying parking tickets, requesting documents, checking voter registration. Check boston.gov for South End schedule locations and times. Note: Does not accept cash payments Website: boston.gov
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
South End Landmark District Commission First Tuesday of each month Reviews proposed changes to South End building exteriors
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS
Ellis South End Neighborhood Association - Website: ellisneighborhood.org
Pilot Block Neighborhood Association - Email: PBNAinfo@gmail.com
Various other associations - check with individual groups
CITY CONTACT INFORMATION
South End Neighborhood Liaison Sarah Sharpe, Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services; 617-635-4505 | Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Boston 311 Services Report non-emergency issues: Dial 3-1-1 or download BOS:311 app
For the most up-to-date event information, visit boston.gov/events, sowaboston.com, sebaboston.com, or check individual organization websites and social media pages. Weather may affect outdoor events. Event times and dates subject to change.
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