Wine Pairing for the People: Book Talk Event at the Museum of African American History

Savor the fusion of wine, food, heritage, and traditions when the Museum of African American History hosts a free book talk event featuring celebrated sommelier Cha McCoy and cookbook editor Layla Schlack who will discuss their groundbreaking new book, WINE PAIRING FOR THE PEOPLE: The Communion of Wine, Food, and Culture from Africa and Beyond (Harvest) on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 46 Joy St on the Museum’s Beacon Hill campus.   The conversation will be moderated by Tamika R. Francis of Food &amp; Folklore, a project that pays homage to indigenous food, farm traditions, and food producers. McCoy—Wine Enthusiast’s 2019 40 Under 40 tastemaker—will bridge culture and cuisine through wine, sharing culinary traditions and insights from her journey across continents. Guests will have the opportunity to meet McCoy and Schlack, and autographed copies of their book will be available for purchase. Part practical guide, part travelogue loved by chefs and home cooks alike, WINE PAIRING FOR THE PEOPLE is a first-of-its-kind exploration of the world of wine, challenging conventional wisdom by pairing wines with the rich, diverse cuisines of Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, the United States, and Asia. Traditionally, the wine world has favored the adage “what grows together, goes together,” often focusing on European cuisines and overlooking the vibrant flavors of regions where wine grapes aren’t cultivated. McCoy and Schlack’s guide dives deep by continent, region, and country, presenting new possibilities for pairing wines with flavorful dishes from across the globe. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information and to reserve your seat please visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-wine-pairing-for-the-people-tickets-1782227714069?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-wine-pairing-for-the-people-tickets-1782227714069?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>.

Museum of African American History: Boston Campus

Montserrat College of Art presents, Pastime: The Art of the Game

Mass-produced games of all types, including interactive toys, board and card games have entertained the public since the nineteenth century. The North Shore is home to a rich history of game design and production, notably Parker Brothers which was founded in Salem, MA in 1883. In multiple galleries,&nbsp;Pastime: The Art of the Game&nbsp;highlights the artistic design and the aesthetic experience of game play. The exhibition features a selection of iconic Parker Brothers games, including&nbsp;Monopoly, Nerf,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bop-It.&nbsp;Also presented are installations of the World War II strategy games&nbsp;Axis and Allies&nbsp;by Larry Harris and the popular children’s stacking card game&nbsp;Rhino Hero&nbsp;by art directors and toy designers Steven Strumpf and Scott Frisco.&nbsp;Pastime&nbsp;illustrates the art of game design through the presentation of drawings, prototypes, and early production models, linking the legacy of innovation in game design unique to the region to an emerging generation of young game designers at Montserrat College of Art. The exhibition will be accompanied by a robust series of programs, including an interactive gaming space within the exhibition as well as a series of public talks by game designers, and events for students and the public. Organized by the Montserrat Galleries in collaboration with gaming pioneer John Sutyak, founding member and Chief Creative Officer of Hasbro Interactive and former Montserrat trustee.&nbsp;Pastime&nbsp;also showcases contributions from Montserrat faculty and students in the Games, Toys and Play concentration. The exhibit’s promotional materials were created by graphic designer and Montserrat alumni, Elliot Gale (’24).

Montserrat Gallery

MHSA Mobilization Call: Federal Threats to Supportive Housing

Please join the Massachusetts Housing &amp; Shelter Alliance (MHSA) and other experts on Zoom on November 5 at 4pm for a mobilization call to learn about proposed federal cuts to supportive housing. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing major policy changes that would undo decades of bipartisan progress in solving homelessness with housing – and would instead increase homelessness nationwide. More than 170,000 people nationwide could lose their housing. In Massachusetts, that’s $136 million and 3,800 homes for individuals and families with disabilities at risk. &nbsp; Supportive housing strengthens our communities and impacts all of us. It keeps people housed, reduces ER visits and jail stays, and saves public dollars. Please join us in raising your voice to protect this critical resource. &nbsp; To learn more about the mobilization call and how you can help, visit <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mhsa.net%2Fmobilize&amp;data=05%7C02%7Clmatteodo%40rasky.com%7C91c2e1c9efe2442e052c08de132cce00%7C96acdc2fd9d64054a63745e73d159653%7C1%7C0%7C638969280338078381%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=g6myUBiFsSsTnJzmeNLwADXopUjC58GKJgtdOi4W7kY%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.mhsa.net/mobilize</a>.

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CODMAN ACADEMY AND FRIENDS OF CODMAN SQUARE PARK TO HOST HARVEST FEST 

Codman Academy and the Friends of Codman Square Park will host a Harvest Fest on Monday, November 3, at the newly revitalized Codman Square Park. The Codman Square community is invited to join the celebration at 3:00 PM. The free event will include fall decorations, games and activities including a pumpkin painting contest, music, refreshments, pony rides, and information from community resources.

Codman Square Park

Montserrat College: Anonymous Art Party 2025

Hardie Building November 1 @ 6:00 pm&nbsp;-&nbsp;8:30 pm $30.00 Celebrate a night of creativity, festivity, and a little mystery as The Anonymous Art Party returns on&nbsp;November 1, 2025! Join us as we showcase 6”x6” work by local artists in our anonymous sale, with names not revealed until after their purchase. But the party doesn’t stop there! In addition to the art sale, guests will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes of Montserrat, exploring our classrooms and studios while enjoying music, food, drink, and live artmaking by our Montserrat students. All proceeds will support scholarships for Montserrat College of Art students. Tickets: <a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/MontserratCollegeOfArt/MontserratAnonymousArtParty2025">Montserrat Anonymous Art Party 2025</a>

Montserrat College

WITHOUT FEAR: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights

Celebrate Black women who pioneered social change despite operating outside of the traditional halls of power Join MAAH for an engaging book talk with Professor and Author Keisha N. Blain in conversation with Angela Tate, MAAH Chief Curator and Director of Collections

Museum of African American History

Curating Activism: Stories, Spaces and Social Justice 

About: Join playwright Latisha Jones, Dr. David J. Harris Emeritus Managing Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice, lecturer at Harvard Law School, and Chair of the Massachusetts Advisor. , Dr. Noelle Trent (MAAH) and Dr. LaToya Bosworth of Mass Humanities for a discussion on the evolving role of cultural institutions, museums, and artists. The program will explore how these stakeholders address critical issues of identity, discrimination, and racial bias.

Mass Humanities, the New Bedford Historical Society, & #DouglassWeek Present: In the Footsteps of Frederick Douglass: A Day in New Bedford 

Time: Bus will depart from Boston College at 9:00 AM and leave New Bedford at 3:00 PM for the return trip. Location(s): Registration is required. Travel with the group or join the tour at the New Bedford Historical Society, 21 7th Street #3 New Bedford, MA 02740. About: Explore New Bedford, where Frederick Douglass lived for five years, raised his young family, and earned his first wages as a free man. This day-long guided tour includes the Nathan and Polly Johnson House, Abolition Row, murals, museums, and more, with lunch featuring a talk by historian Tim Walker. Registration through #DouglassWeek partner Mass Humanities: <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-footsteps-of-douglass-a-day-in-new-bedford-tickets-1568149600669?aff=oddtdtcreator">http://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-footsteps-of-douglass-a-day-in-new-bedford-tickets-1568149600669?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>

Boston College

•	The Douglass Family in Massachusetts 

Douglass descendant Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. and scholars will reflect on the family’s enduring ties to Massachusetts and their influence on civic and cultural life. The discussion will explore how the Douglass family legacy of education and activism continues to inspire today and how local institutions help carry history forward.

Decolonizing the Curriculum: Frederick Douglass and the Future of Education 

Community leaders and educators – including representatives of Mass Humanities, Beyond Walls, IDEAS, Phoenix Charter Academy, and the 2024 MA Teacher of the Year, Dr De'Shawn Washington, come together to review strategies, initiatives, and perspectives shaping an inclusive and equitable educational landscape for future generations.&nbsp;

Commonwealth Salon, Boston Public Library McKim Building

Douglass Family’s Impact in Lynn Time

Douglass descendant Kenneth B. Morris, Tom Dalton, historian and author of Frederick Douglass: The Lynn Years, and moderator Doneeca Thurston-Chavez will discuss Douglass’s ties to Lynn, his family’s legacy in Massachusetts, and his 1845 journey to Ireland. Free for Lynn Museum members; $5 for all others, with proceeds benefiting the Museum. Reception to follow the event. Registration through #DouglassWeek partner the Lynn Museum: <a href="https://secure.lynnmuseum.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F25057">https://secure.lynnmuseum.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F25057</a>

Lynn Museum

Harmonies of Freedom: Honoring the Frederick Douglass Family in Word & Song 

An evening of music, storytelling, and spoken word presentations including selections from the 2023 Douglass musical American Prophet – featuring performers Paul Oakley Stovall (Hamilton), Nikhil Saboo (Dear Evan Hansen), and Yassmin Alers (In the Heights). They will be joined by Douglass and Booker T. Washington descendants Nicole Morris (Les Misérables), Nettie Washington Douglass and Kenneth B. Morris of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives, Inaugural Poet Laureate of Massachusetts Regie Gibson, and Douglass scholar Dr. Noelle Trent, President &amp; CEO, Museum of African American History I Boston &amp; Nantucket.&nbsp;A suggested donation of $20 will support #DouglassWeek programming. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Frederick Douglass and the Massachusetts 54th: Community Day at Camp Meigs Memorial Park 

#DouglassWeek 2025 opens with remarks and a wreath laying to honor the Civil War service of Frederick Douglass and his sons, Charles and Lewis. Featuring Douglass descendants, Rep. Rob Consalvo, Sen. Michael Rush, MA Poet Laureate Regie Gibson, the Massachusetts 54th Regiment reenactors, and community leaders, the free public event will also include a Reading Frederick Douglass Together opportunity supported by a grant from Mass Humanities.

Camp Meigs Memorial Park

“Threads of Legacy: Nantucket Narratives”

Bee Blunt, the heritage-driven fashion brand known for honoring Black style and storytelling through classic American design, and the Museum of African American History I Boston &amp; Nantucket (MAAH), which operates historic sites in Boston and Nantucket, today announced the launch of a creative partnership. The collaboration will showcase “Threads of Legacy: Nantucket Narratives”, a special pop-up experience and capsule collection on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Seneca Boston–Florence Higginbotham House, one of two historic properties on MAAH’s Nantucket campus. This event marks the launch of an ongoing creative partnership between Bee Blunt and MAAH that will blend historic preservation with contemporary fashion. The debut “Threads of Legacy,” an exclusive capsule collection designed by Bee Blunt for MAAH, draws inspiration from the stories, voices, and archival material preserved by the museum. The July 19th event will include a VIP Preview Reception from 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, followed by the official opening of the shop where guests will have the opportunity to purchase limited-edition pieces, meet the designer, and learn about the stories behind the collection.

Seneca Boston–Florence Higginbotham House

Museum of African American History Boston|Nantucket to Host Book Release Event for “We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance" at the African Meeting House

WHAT/WHY: Carter Jackson will discuss her new book “We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance” which explores the myriad ways that Black people—particularly Black women—have pursued free and full lives by refusing white dominion over their mind, body, and soul. Carter Jackson is a MAAH historian-in-residence and the Michael and Denise Kellen ’68 Associate Professor and Chair of Africana Studies at Wellesley College. &nbsp; Carter Jackson will be interviewed by Dr. Kerri Greenidge, the Mellon Associate Professor at Tufts University who co-directs the African American Trail Project and the Tufts' Slavery, Colonialism, and Their Legacies Project. Dr. Greenidge is also a MAAH historian-in-residence. &nbsp; The event is free and open to the public and includes a book signing at the program’s conclusion.&nbsp;To reserve a seat visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-refuse-book-release-party-and-conversation-tickets-894580383007?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-refuse-book-release-party-and-conversation-tickets-894580383007?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>. The first 50 guests to arrive will receive book-related merchandise courtesy of the author. &nbsp; For more information about the book visit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8dlC_Knk0M&amp;t=11s" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8dlC_Knk0M&amp;t=11s</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; WHEN: Tuesday, June 4th at 6:30 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. &nbsp; WHERE: The African Meeting House at the Museum of African American History Boston|Nantucket, 46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill. $5 validated parking is available at 165 Cambridge Street and at the Charles River Plaza parking lot adjacent to 165 Cambridge St. &nbsp; WHO: <ul><li>Author <a href="https://www.kelliecarterjackson.com/about" target="_blank">Kelli Carter Jackson</a> </li><li>Interviewer Dr. Kerri Greenidge</li><li>Christian Walkes, MAAH Director of Education and Interpretation Programs</li></ul>

African Meeting House

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S16: editor picks

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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S17: interest based

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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.

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