Japan Festival Boston is officially back in 2024!
Date: April 27th and 28th, 2024 from 11am to 5pm
Location: Boston Commons, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
Details: This year’s festival will feature various performances on the Main Stage and at the Gazebo. There will be cultural workshops at our culture tent. Kids games and activities at the Kids Corner. Vendors selling Japanese products, art, and various other goods. And also cultural groups, such as Ikebana, Tea Ceremony, martial arts groups, and so much more!
Learn more: https://www.japanfestivalboston.org/
Event: Asian Heritage Month Kickoff featuring Inaugural Boston Asian Restaurant Week
Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
Location: Big Night Live, 110 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114
Details: Celebrate the start of Asian Heritage Month and the inaugural Boston Asian Restaurant Week! Organized by NAAAP Boston, this event offers a culinary journey through Asian cuisines with a diverse list of API-owned restaurants. From May 3rd to May 11th, diners can collect digital stamps via the Stamp Me app as they explore signature dishes at participating restaurants. Collect stamps to win fabulous prizes!
Admission: Starts from $12.50
Event: Orpheus in the Overworld
Dates: April 27, 2024 – May 11, 2024
Location: BCA Black Box Theatre, 539 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116
Details: Presented by Fresh Ink Theatre, “Orpheus in the Overworld” is a bold reimagining of the classic myth, directed by Shira Helena Gitlin and written by Dante Gonzalez. This production features a uniquely queer twist on the timeless story of Orpheus and Eurydice, filled with tomboys, fairies, gods, and god-ish bartenders. The play is a celebration of queerness, genderfullness, and owning one’s narrative.
Duration: 2 hours (with 1 intermission)
Admission: $35 (discount nights available)
More Information and Tickets: https://bostonarts.org/event/orpheus-in-the-overworld/
Event: Nüwa in Fairyland – World Premiere
Dates: May 23 – June 1
Location: Boston Center for the Arts, Plaza Black Box Theatre, 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Details: Dive into the world premiere of “Nüwa in Fairyland,” written by Brandon Zang and directed by Carla Mirabal Rodríguez. This production follows Benji, a high school student who embraces method acting for his role as Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” His journey takes an enchanting turn when he encounters Nüwa, the Chinese creator goddess, blending the magic of theater with the mystique of ancient mythology.
Tickets and More Information: https://www.chuangstage.org/nuwa-in-fairyland
Event: Boston Dancemakers Residency Showcase: BABYBABYBABY
Dates: May 16, 2024 – May 19, 2024
Location: Calderwood Pavilion at BCA, Martin Hall, 527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
Details: Join us for an evening-length dance performance directed and choreographed by Laila J. Franklin. “BABYBABYBABY” is a dance about dances about love, exploring the myriad emotions of budding romance through contemporary dance, post-modern movements, and improvisatory practices. This piece serves as a meta-commentary on popular dance aesthetics and delves into the human impulse for connection and the various forms of intimacy viewed through the lens of love.
Admission: $25 General Admission
More Information and Tickets: https://bostonarts.org/event/babybabybaby-by-laila-j-franklin/
Event: 10-Week Virtual Citizenship Class
Dates: Saturdays, May 18 – July 20, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Online
Details: Join our comprehensive 10-week virtual citizenship class designed to prepare you for the U.S. citizenship process. The course includes 1:1 tutoring office hours twice a week, a review of the N-400 Naturalization Application, interview practice, and assistance with setting up Zoom.
Tuition: $50 for members, $100 for non-members
Registration Deadline: May 4, 2024
To Register: Call the Chinese Progressive Association at 617-433-8522, located at 28 Ash St, Boston, MA 02111
Event: Multi-Industry Career & Small Business Resource Fair
Date: Monday, May 13
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave
Details: Join us at the Multi-Industry Career and Small Business Resource Fair for an exceptional opportunity to connect with top companies, organizations, and access free small business resources. This event is ideal for exploring diverse career paths, networking with industry experts, and discovering new opportunities for personal and business growth. Don’t miss out on this valuable chance to advance your career or enhance your business.
More Information: Visit HRVD.ME/smallbizfair for more details.
Event: One Boston Day
Dates: Saturday, April 13, 2024, 9:00 AM – Monday, April 15, 2024, 11:00 PM
Location: Boston and surrounding areas, Boston, MA
Details: One Boston Day marks the resilience, generosity, and strength shown by Bostonians and the global community following the events of April 15, 2013. On this day, ten years later, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston call upon community organizations, businesses, city employees, and residents to unite through volunteer activities and acts of kindness. This day celebrates our collective spirit of caring and remembrance of the tragic events. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and acts of kindness using the hashtag #OneBostonDay.
Admission: FREE
More Information: https://www.boston.gov/civic-engagement/one-boston-day
Event: Wellan Montessori School Open House
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Wellan Montessori School, 80 Crescent Ave, Newton Centre, MA 02459
Details: Discover the unique and innovative educational approach of Wellan Montessori School at our open house. Meet current parents, teachers, and administrators to learn more about how our Montessori-based programs, from Toddler to Grade 8, differentiate from others and effectively prepare students for elementary school. Explore what makes Wellan a top choice for families in the Boston area.
Admission: FREE
More Information and Registration:
Event: Wine Tastings at Russell Orchards
Dates: Friday, May 3, 2024, 11:00 AM – Sunday, May 5, 2024, 5:00 PM
Location: Russell Orchards, 143 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, MA
Details: Experience the exquisite taste of award-winning fruit wines and hard ciders at Russell Orchards. Available from Friday through Sunday, our wine tastings invite you to explore a variety of flavors with our flight options. Learn more about the winemaking process directly from our friendly and knowledgeable tasting room staff in our spacious main barn.
Admission: Pay as you go
More Information: https://www.russellorchards.com/en/winery/tastingshours.php
Event: Festival at Southwest Corridor Park
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 12:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Southwest Corridor Park, 122 Boylston Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Details: Join us for a vibrant festival filled with multiple stages of live entertainment including dance, rock, pride, and Latin music performances, as well as kids theater and circus arts. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, a farmers market, and activities for kids. Non-profit organizations will also be participating. A day of fun and celebration for everyone!
Admission: FREE
More Information: Visit SPONTANEOUSCELEBRATIONS.org for more details.
Event: Advocates 5K and 1 Mile Run, Walk, or Roll
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Hopkinton State Park, 164 Cedar Street, Hopkinton, Massachusetts 01748
Details: Join Advocates for a 5K and 1 mile run, walk, or roll event to celebrate all abilities and promote inclusivity. This event is designed to spread the message that individuals with challenges or disabilities should be seen for who they are, beyond any diagnosis. Family-friendly activities such as a fun run, face painting, balloon animals, games, and more will be available. Refreshments will be provided.
Admission: $40.00
More Information and Registration: https://go.evvnt.com/2350506-0?pid=5248
Event: The 56th Walk for Hunger
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Time: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Boston Common, Boston, MA 02116
Details: Join the annual Walk for Hunger and be part of a community-powered movement dedicated to ending food insecurity in Massachusetts. Hosted by Project Bread, this flagship event and fundraiser gathers participants every first Sunday in May to support a hunger-free future. The event features a family-friendly 3-mile walk through Boston Common, suitable for all ages and abilities. Come for a day of community, compassion, and action against hunger.
Admission: FREE
More Information and Registration: https://give.projectbread.org/event/the-walk-for-hunger-2024/e551483
Guangzhou Friendship Club starts: The New York Consulate {plans} to process applications for Chinese citizens’ certificates of living in Queens in May.
Date: 5/26/2024 (Sunday)
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Xinxing Art School 392 Hancock Street Quincy 02171
If all overseas Chinese in the community need to apply for the above documents, please contact Mr. Li at 617-291-9478 to register.
Event: Tufts Cherish Chinatown Cleanup
Over 100 Tufts University students, faculty, and staff join together at our annual Cherish Chinatown neighborhood cleanup. Please sign up to join us this year. The 4th annual cleanup will take place on May 1 from 12:30p.m.- 3:30p.m.
Sign up: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cD7v4oDEcs3AoCO