Understanding Deaf Culture: A Multifaceted World

Join the Friends of the Honan-Allston Library for a presentation by&nbsp;DEAF, Inc. In this program, you'll learn about Deaf culture and&nbsp;the&nbsp;services offered at DEAF, Inc. Presented in ASL with voice interpretation in English. Refreshments will be provided.

Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library

Friends of the Honan-Allston Library Spring Book Sale

The Friends of the Honan-Allston Library are hosting a book sale at the Honan-Allston Branch Library&nbsp;on Saturday, April 27, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Come and browse the many books, CDs, DVDs, and vintage records available for purchase,&nbsp;all for 50 cents each.&nbsp;Children's books are free. All proceeds from the book sale benefit the Honan-Allston Branch Library. *There will also be prizes donated by local businesses and universities.* For more information contact&nbsp;617-510-2038.

Paint a River Rock: Adult Arts & Crafts Night

Join us at the library for an adult arts and crafts event! Unleash your inner artist as you paint your own river rock. Discover the joy of crafting and take home a beautiful, personalized decoration. Let your creativity shine! Email pflagg@bpl.org to reserve your rock today.

Book Club Café

Discover new books to add to your reading list at our Book Club Café! Whether you’re stuck in a reading rut, looking for something new to read, or just want to connect with other bookish people, this book club is for you. We'll provide coffee, tea, and light snacks to enjoy while we talk about books, share recommendations, and chat with other book lovers in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Sip 'n' Stitch

Join fellow knitters, crocheters, and other needlecrafters at the library for an evening of companionable construction and chat over a cup of tea. Bring your own project to work on, trade tips and tricks, and share your ideas and inspirations with friends. Email <a href="mailto:pflagg@bpl.org" target="_blank">pflagg@bpl.org</a> if you'd like to receive a reminder for this event.

Honan-Allston Branch Library

Morning Yoga Flow

Join yoga instructor Taylor Savas&nbsp;for an hour of movement and mindfulness at the Honan-Allston Branch Library. Taylor practices yoga to spark personal transformation and joy. In class with Taylor, you will explore metaphor, meditation, and fluid movement to tune into the breath. Taylor mindfully sequences postures to leave students feeling energized and more spacious. Yoga mats, blocks, and straps are provided on a&nbsp;first-come, first-served basis.

Emoji Bead Fusion: Adult Arts & Crafts Night

Join us at the library for an adult arts and crafts event! Unleash your inner child and create fun emojis with fuse beads. Express yourself through pixelated art in this fun hands-on program. Let your imagination bead the way! Email <a href="mailto:pflagg@bpl.org">pflagg@bpl.org</a> to register for this program.

Divine Perspectives: An Introduction to Astrology

Join us for a divine journey into the world of astrology and explore your cosmic blueprint! In this program, we’ll discuss the “big three”—your Sun, Moon, and Ascendant—and learn the basics of the planets, signs, and houses so you can interpret your own natal chart. Email librarian Paul Flagg at pflagg@bpl.org to reserve a spot.

Old Stories, New Storytellers: An Expressive Writing Workshop

According to many literary theorists, all stories rely on a single set of fundamental story structures. These structures recur in every recorded culture. But clearly, no two stories are alike—because no two storytellers are alike. Generation after generation, we take the old stories and write them through new eyes. We hope to continue that tradition in “Old Stories, New Storytellers,” where we’ll explore and discuss universal plots and the many variations, old and new, that writers have used to adapt them to their unique perspectives. Inspired by Connor McPherson and Bob Dylan’s&nbsp;Girl From the North Country, which reimagines Dylan’s legendary songs in a new Tony Award-winning musical, our participants—the new storytellers—will reimagine these structures through their own ideas and experiences. In the process, they’ll observe the creative lineage that links their work to the long history of storytelling and the power of diverse narrators to shape the old stories anew. Participants are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions of this workshop. Please email librarian Paul Flagg at pflagg@bpl.org to register.

[EVENT IS FULL] Let's Make Cupcakes!

THIS EVENT IS FULL. Satisfy your sweet tooth and embrace your creativity while making and decorating cupcakes at the library! We'll provide the cupcakes, frosting, sprinkles, and decorating supplies. You bring your imagination and your appetite. Please email <a href="mailto:pflagg@bpl.org" target="_blank">pflagg@bpl.org</a> to register.

Create a Digital Vision Board

Join us for an inspiring program where participants will create a personalized vision board online using Canva or any digital platform they prefer. Explore goals, dreams, and aspirations through digital collage, combining images and words to craft a visual representation of what you want to manifest in 2024. Participants will need to bring their own laptops. Email pflagg@bpl.org to register for this event.

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Best of 💫

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added to Joyraft

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

Top 20 kid-friendly things to do in Boston, MA

Kid-friendly things to do in Boston

Kid-friendly events

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.