NEIGHBORHOOD NOTE: The South End Branch of the Boston Public Library remains closed until further notice due to facilities issues. BPL programming continues at other branches and online. Info: bpl.org/locations/south-end


APRIL 30

International Jazz Day Celebration
6:30—9 p.m. | Union Church, 485 Columbus Ave.
Free concert featuring Grammy-nominated saxophonist Godwin Louis and Puerto Rican saxophonist Jonathan Suazo. Info: eventbrite.com/e/international-jazz-day-celebration-feat-godwin-louis-jonathan-suazo-tickets-1985934004066

MAY 1—3

SoWa Art Walk
11 a.m.—5 p.m. | 450 Harrison Ave.
Members of the SoWa Artists Guild open their studios for the annual Art Walk — browse and shop directly from the artists. Free. Info: sowaboston.com/event/sowa-art-walk-2026

MAY 3

SoWa Open Market — Opening Day
11 a.m.—5 p.m. | 500 Harrison Ave.
The market returns for the season every Sunday through November 15. Local artists, artisans, farmers, food trucks, and beer garden. Free. Info: sowaboston.com

May Day in Hayes Park
3—5 p.m. | Hayes Park
Spring celebration featuring treats and live music with Wayne Potash & the Music Fun Band.

MAY 7

PBNA Theater Night — Swept Away
Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St.
Community night at SpeakEasy Stage Company with discounted tickets for neighborhood residents. Tickets from $15. (Confirm production run dates with theater) Info: speakeasystage.com/shows/2026/04/swept-away

MAY 8

USES Neighborhood Gala
Artists for Humanity Epicenter
Annual fundraiser supporting programs serving South End families and children. (Confirm date at uses.org) Info: uses.org

MAY 14

Tropicaliente — Hurley School Fundraiser
Artists for Humanity Epicenter
Community celebration supporting enrichment programs and classroom resources for Hurley Dual Language School students. Info: cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/tropi26

MAY 26

South End Forum
6—8 p.m. | AC Hotel, 225 Albany St.
Community forum bringing together South End neighborhood and business associations.

JUNE 6

Boston Pride for the People Parade & Festival
Copley Square through the South End to Boston Common
Parade 11 a.m. | Festival noon—6 p.m. | Block party 2—8 p.m. Celebrating LGBTQ+ community, advocacy, and Pride Month. Free. Info: bostonprideforthepeople.org

JUNE 20

31st Annual South End Garden Tour
10 a.m.—4 p.m. | Various South End locations
Self-guided tour through private and public gardens, presented by The Trustees Boston Community Gardens. Benefits 56 community gardens citywide. Info: eventbrite.com/e/2026-south-end-garden-tour-tickets-1978426512958

ONGOING

Swept Away at SpeakEasy Stage
Through May 23 Wimberly Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion, 527 Tremont St.
Tickets from $15 speakeasystage.com

SoWa Open Market
Every Sunday, May 3—Nov. 15, 11 a.m.—5 p.m. 500 Harrison Ave.
Free sowaboston.com