The job market may seem like stormy waters but United South End Settlements is here to steer you in the right direction. In conjunction with the Timothy Smith Network, they will be offering free classes on online resources and technology skills for adults seeking employment. Services will include understanding the job search process, resume and [...]

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Parade season is in full swing with the Dominican Parade and Festival set for Sunday, August 15. Floats, performers, and custom cars will cruise down the parade route into Franklin Park where music and games will await. The Dominican Festival is the finale of a weeklong series of events celebrating the restoration of the Dominican [...]

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Big City 101.3 FM’s Asia has rented out an entire hotel for Asia’s Ultimate Slumber Party August 21 weekend. Anytime “ultimate” is used, it better be one heck of an event. Featuring a pool party, BBQ, celebrity concert, after party, $500 spades tournament and special for men only and for women only shows this event [...]

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Marvin Jones and Harold Austin cordially invite you to the next installment of their 30+ Professionals set on Friday July 23. Socialize, party, mingle, and network with a crowd of diverse, progressive professionals. Groove to the live music of “Elevation Theory” featuring Troy Durden followed by “Big Chicago” DJ Reggie Beas. Dress is chic and [...]

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The streets are buzzing with word of the Puerto Rican Festival returning July 23rd-25th to Franklin Park. Carnival rides, absent in years past, will return also. Friday is youth night with live music from 6pm-11pm. Saturday is international night with music and rides from 12pm-11pm. Sunday the parade departs from Malcolm X Boulevard and ends [...]

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Tomorrow from sun up to sun down (9am-9pm) make your way down to City Hall Plaza for the 1st African Festival of Boston. This event is for all cultures to celebrate Africa. Event activities include music, performances and remarks by Governor Patrick and other politicians. For more info, visit the  Shalupe Foundation.

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The much anticipated Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park returns July 13th to Franklin Park. Opening night kicks off with the Boston via Barbados Jazz sensation and New England Urban Music Award winner Elán Trotman. Bring the family, friends, and snacks to this free performance. For more information visit, http://www.franklinparkcoalition.org (Pic via elantrotman.com)

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UPDATE: This event is rescheduled to July 28th. Join Entrepreneurs of Color Helping Others at their powerful learning and networking event on July 20th from 6pm-8pm. The July speaker will be Joselin Mane of BostonTweetUp (@BostonTweetUp) presenting on Social Media, What it is and How to Leverage It.  ECHO is held at United South End [...]

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