Sing for Science featuring Neko Case and Rebecca McMackin

Join the Museum’s Center for the Environment for a special live taping of the acclaimed Sing for Science podcast, featuring Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and passionate gardener Neko Case in conversation with celebrated ecologist Rebecca McMackin. Together, they’ll delve into the rich interplay between music, native plants, and ecological restoration—illuminating how creativity and care shape our relationship with the natural world.  Moderated by Sing for Science host Matt Whyte, this conversation promises insight, inspiration, and an unforgettable blend of art and science.  <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2xXs2PTc16TYY34FTgpbIY">Listen to Sing for Science on Spotify</a>! And sign up for the Sing for Science newsletter <a href="https://www.singforscience.org/newsletter">here</a>.    FEATURING-  Sing for Science is an award winning, Top 10 Music Interview Podcast on Apple’s charts where musicians talk about science with scientists, scholars, and science journalists. Past episodes include Korn front man Jonathan Davis and science writer Mary Roach on mortuary science, SIA and sex therapist Alex Katehakis on attachment theory, Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo and Python creator Guido Van Rossum on coding, and dozens more that engage science-curious fans of music like no other podcast. The show is hosted by New York musician Matt Whyte, whose credits include composing for Netflix’s Tiger King, Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened, and fronting the mid-aughts band Earl Greyhound. Matt cites his participation in a Pete Seeger memorial concert at New York City’s Joe’s Pub as the podcast’s inspiration; it was there that he became acutely aware of the breadth of issues to which Pete applied the power of song in his pursuit of change.    Neko Case- Is there another songwriter so fearless and inventive? Bending decades of pop music into new shapes, Neko Case wields her voice like a kiss and her metaphors like a baseball bat. She has cast the fishing net of her career wide—from Seattle and Vancouver to Chicago and Stockholm, setting up her home base on a farm in New England.    Gathering power year after year, Neko sings with the fierce abandon of a newborn infant crying in a basket in the woods. Since escaping the labels of country and Americana, the gorgeous train-whistle vocals of her early career sit submerged in her later style, where their ghost can appear any minute. When her voice jumps an octave, it’s almost visible, like sparks at night. “I never knew where I wanted to go or what I wanted to do with my voice,” she says, “but I just wanted to do it so bad.”    With a career spanning over twenty years, she has famously collaborated with The New Pornographers and Case/Lang/Veirs in addition to releasing many critically acclaimed solo albums, including ‘Fox Confessor Brings The Flood’, ‘Middle Cyclone’ and most recently 2018’s ‘Hell-On’.    She’s doing it on her own terms, but the legacy she’s building is one that can stand up to music made by any other solo artist in her lifetime. Don’t look away; you never know what might happen. “I’m just trying,” she says, “to be myself as hard as I can.”     Rebecca McMackin is an ecologically obsessed horticulturist, garden designer, and writer. She is currently Lead Horticulturist for the American Horticultural Society and an Associate at the Harvard Divinity School's Thinking with Plants and Fungi Initiative . Prior to moving to the woods of Connecticut, Rebecca was Arboretum Curator at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, a Loeb Fellow at Harvard University, and managed Brooklyn Bridge Park for a decade. She has written for and been featured in Gardens Illustrated, the New York Times, NPR, PBS, and her TED talk has been viewed more than a million times.

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Live Under the Dome: Cliff Notez

Award-winning multimedia artist and prolific collaborator Cliff Notez brings their genre-defying sound back to the immersive dome of the Charles Hayden Planetarium this summer. Known for blending hip hop, jazz, folk, soul, and R&amp;B into a singular sonic experience, Cliff’s music has been described as “To Pimp A Butterfly meets Kid A”—a fusion of poetic intensity and sonic experimentation.&nbsp; Their work dives deep: confronting trauma, illuminating the Black experience, and offering a raw yet hopeful journey toward healing. While the lyrics cut deep, the soundscapes lift—bright horns, shimmering keys, crisp percussion, and glowing guitar riffs come together to create a live set that’s as thought-provoking as it is sonically rich.&nbsp; &nbsp; Recognized by The New York Times, NPR, The Boston Globe, and Boston Herald, and praised by voices like Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Cliff’s influence reaches far beyond music. A tireless advocate for social justice and community empowerment, they use their art as both a mirror and a megaphone.&nbsp; &nbsp; Named “Best Musician” and one of the “100 Most Influential Bostonians” by Boston Magazine, and among the “50 Most Influential Bostonians” by Boston Common Magazine, Cliff Notez is a force within the city’s cultural scene. With over 11 Boston Music Award nominations and wins including “Best New Artist” (2018) and “Song of the Year” (2020), Cliff continues to push boundaries and build bridges—one performance at a time.&nbsp; &nbsp; Don’t miss this unforgettable evening under the dome with one of Boston’s most powerful artistic voices.&nbsp;

DisabilityTech: Innovation for an Accessible Future

Join the Museum of Science and Perkins School for the Blind for a special evening focused on the DisabilityTech movement, part of the Museum’s Being Human spotlight.    The DisabilityTech market—products and services designed to make the world more accessible—is projected to soar to nearly $40 billion by 2030, and Massachusetts is emerging as a national hub for this transformative industry.    Join us for an engaging conversation spotlighting the innovators driving this movement forward. Hear firsthand from local leaders in the field, including #HackDisability student and young professional winners as well as startups launching cutting-edge products designed to enhance accessibility and inclusion.    Immediately following the panel, connect with makers, advocates, entrepreneurs, and allies at a DisabilityTech networking expo. Whether you're a technologist, investor, designer, or passionate about accessibility, discover where your talents and interests align in this fast-growing, impact-driven sector.

When We Free the World: A Film by Kevin Powell

What does it truly mean to be a man? Join us for a special screening of When We Free the World, the powerful directorial debut of GRAMMY-nominated poet, acclaimed author, and Tupac Shakur biographer Kevin Powell. This bold and urgent documentary brings together 70 male voices across five generations and a spectrum of identities to confront and redefine the meaning of manhood.    Raw, reflective, and deeply human, When We Free the World challenges stereotypes, explores vulnerability, and opens up a vital conversation about masculinity in today’s world. It’s a film on manhood unlike anything you’ve ever seen—unflinching in its honesty, and transformative in its vision.    Don’t miss this compelling new documentary followed by an open dialogue and Q&amp;A with Kevin Powell as we reflect on how we move forward together.    FEATURING-  Kevin Powell is one of the most celebrated political, cultural, literary, and hip-hop voices in America. The Jersey City product of a single mother, absent father, horrific poverty, and violence, he was able to study at Rutgers University in his home state of New Jersey due to the Educational Opportunity Fund, a program created during the Civil Rights Movement to benefit poor youth. Says Powell, “Just to be able to get to college, to be exposed to a new world, a new way, changed my life forever, and I am forever grateful for the chance.” Powell has gone on to be a poet and journalist and the author of 15 books, such as Grocery Shopping with My Mother, his new collection of poetry; and his critically acclaimed autobiography, The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy’s Journey into Manhood, which is being adapted for the screen. His upcoming books are The Kevin Powell Reader, a collection of his writings, interviews, and speeches covering three decades; and his biography of Tupac Shakur, whom Kevin interviewed several times while a senior writer for Quincy Jones’s Vibe. Indeed, he has penned articles, essays, and blogs for a wide range of newspapers and magazines and major websites, like The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, The Nation, NPR, ESPN, Essence, Ebony, Rolling Stone, Esquire, HuffPost, Utne Reader, The Guardian, The Baffler, The Progressive, Complex, and British GQ. As a civil and human rights activist, Powell will launch a new American organization in 2023, yet to be named, focused on voter education and voter empowerment, and bringing people together, and which will showcase a website full of blogs from contributors of diverse backgrounds.    Powell’s activism has also included an annual clothing drive for homeless youth in New York City; a leadership role in the movement to redefine manhood away from sexism and violence; a deep responsibility to mentorship and development of people of all ages as agents of change; and a commitment to democracy, justice, diversity, inclusion, and equality for the American people. This applies to education, #MeToo, immigrant rights, gun violence prevention, marriage equality, economic opportunity, healthcare access, or an end to racial profiling. Further demonstrating that commitment to a life of service, he ran for Congress in his adopted hometown of New York City in 2008 and 2010. He has also lectured, worked, and traveled to all 50 American states and five continents; he is directing, writing, and producing his first documentary film, When We Free The World, about healthy manhood versus toxic manhood, about fathers and sons; and he is the playwright of an upcoming stage play based on the poems in Grocery Shopping with My Mother. He is a proud and long-time resident of Brooklyn, New York.

Digital Justice: Bridging the Tech Gap for Incarcerated Communities

In a world driven by digital access, tech literacy isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline. For incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, the lack of exposure to modern technology can be one of the greatest barriers to successful reentry. As we navigate an increasingly digital society, how can we ensure that those impacted by incarceration aren’t left behind?&nbsp; &nbsp; Join us for a powerful conversation that explores how tech literacy can serve as a vital tool in breaking the cycle of recidivism and supporting successful reintegration. From access to education and digital training programs to partnerships with the tech industry, this event will highlight the transformative role that technology can play in restoring agency and opening doors to meaningful opportunities.&nbsp; &nbsp; Featuring LeRon L. Barton—writer, essayist, and international speaker— who brings a wealth of insight drawn from his work on mass incarceration, race, and reentry. With writings featured in Harvard Business Review, Newsweek, and Salon, and talks delivered at TEDx, Oxford University, and Al Jazeera, LeRon is a leading voice advocating for equity and access.&nbsp; &nbsp; Joining him is Eric Gentry, a reentry-focused social worker and clinician, who provides mental health counseling and digital skills support to justice-impacted individuals, helping them overcome barriers and thrive in a connected world.&nbsp; &nbsp; Whether you’re in education, tech, justice reform, or community outreach, this conversation will illuminate the critical intersection of digital access, equity, and second chances.&nbsp; &nbsp; FEATURING-&nbsp; LeRon L. Barton is a writer and speaker from Kansas City, Missouri currently living in San Diego, CA. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture and All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage. In addition to his books, LeRon is an essayist whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Black Enterprise, Newsweek, Salon, Harvard Business Review, The Good Men Project, Your Tango, Media Diversity, Raconteur, Elephant Journal, Slate, and MoAD. LeRon is an international speaker who has given multiple talks and appeared on TEDx, Al Jazeera, Oxford University, the University of San Francisco, Navis, Speakers Who Dare, University of Massachusetts-Amhurst, Nas Dubai, Glide Memorial Church, HCA, The City of Cupertino, Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, Square, Lockton, United Way of Los Angeles, and Defy Ventures. In his spare time, LeRon enjoys mentoring African-American youth and backpacking around the world.&nbsp; &nbsp; Eric Gentry is a social worker who provides clinical support, mental health counseling, and reentry services to help individuals overcome barriers, reintegrate, and challenge stigma, promoting education as a path to reentry.&nbsp;

Disrupt the Narrative

Disrupt the Narrative is an experiential conversation series centered on radical narrative change, inviting artists and communities to explore how they have/are disrupting the narrative.&nbsp; &nbsp; From the narratives of James Baldwin to Zora Neale Hurston, Sobonfu Somé to Steve Harvey, one common thread unites their works: timelessness. Across centuries, their experiences remain both relatable and uniquely their own.&nbsp; Disrupt the Narrative adds immense value by offering expertise, inspiration, and educational insights that enrich discussions. Speakers bring deep knowledge and personal narratives that resonate with audiences, inspiring them to challenge norms and advocate for social change. Their presence not only educates on complex issues but also empowers attendees to take meaningful action in their communities.&nbsp; &nbsp; By sharing experiences of narrative disruption, speakers serve as catalysts for thought-provoking conversations and collective engagement, fostering a sense of community and inspiring ongoing efforts towards equity and social justice.&nbsp; &nbsp; This program is free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; FEATURING-&nbsp; Catherine Nakato is a multidisciplinary creative utilizing her skills to bridging the intersectionality between the arts, technology, culture, and community. She curates events in the community to ignite conversation and change. With a drive for knowledge and an expansive taste for understanding how to dive into meaningful events in a fun and digestible way, her work amplifies digital knowledge-sharing among the African diaspora and leaves great impact on our cultural institutions. &nbsp;

Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: A Conversation on the Science of Human Difference

Join us for a thought-provoking evening with author Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta celebrating her groundbreaking new book, Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins, part of the yearlong Being Human spotlight at the Museum of Science.    In conversation with award-winning science journalist and author Angela Saini, this evening of dialogue will explore the science behind race, ethnicity, sex and gender, and disability —unpacking how these aspects of identity have been misunderstood, misused, and often weaponized in medicine, policy, public discourse, and emerging technologies today.    Drawing on years of classroom conversations and scientific research, Dr. Dasgupta offers a clear, accessible, and interdisciplinary look at the biological facts—and persistent fictions—that shape our understanding of human difference.     Written for readers from high school to the professional world, Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of science, equity, and social justice. Come ready to learn, reflect, and explore how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and informed future.    Followed by book signing of Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins with Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta.    FEATURING-    Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta is a scientist educator whose significant scholarly contributions center around curriculum design, teaching, and service. She is a Professor of Medicine and an Assistant Dean of Diversity &amp; Inclusion with a demonstrated history of working in a diverse and inclusive higher education environment. Dr. Dasgupta has leveraged her expertise in basic and medical genetics and genomics, graduate education, and medical education to transform and advance the clinical and scientific training of MD and PhD students at Boston University, nationally, and internationally. Her passion for genetics, genomic medicine, diversity and inclusion, and mentoring allow her to serve as a supportive and creative leader in the field.    Angela Saini is an award-winning journalist and author. She presents radio, podcasts, and television programmes, and her writing has appeared across the world, including in The Financial Times, National Geographic, Foreign Policy, and Wired. She teaches science writing at the Massachusetts Institute of technology, and was made an honorary fellow of Keble College, Oxford in 2023.     Angela's latest book, The Patriarchs, was published in March 2023 and named a finalist for the Orwell Prize for Nonfiction and a Waterstones politics book of the year. Her 2019 book Superior: The Return of Race Science was published to enormous critical acclaim, and became a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize, the Hughes Prize, and the Foyles Book of the Year. Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong was published in 2017 and named the Physics World book of the Year. Her work has been translated into eighteen languages.     In 2020 Angela was named one of the world's top 50 thinkers by Prospect magazine, and in 2018 she was voted one of the most respected journalists in the UK. In 2015 she won the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Kavli Science Journalism gold award for a BBC Radio 4 documentary about birdsong and human language. She has also received a best feature award from the Association of British Science Writers.

PATRICE: THE MOVIE

Don’t miss a special screening of the acclaimed documentary PATRICE: THE MOVIE in the Mugar Omni Theater as part of Disability Pride Month!&nbsp; &nbsp; Patrice: The Movie shines a light on a remarkable crusader for disability rights, confronting systemic failures while foregrounding joy through the energy of Patrice Jetter and her friends.&nbsp; Meet Patrice Jetter, a beloved school crossing guard in her New Jersey town. She carries herself with uncommon optimism and vigor despite, as a disabled person, constantly having to navigate a world that was not built with her in mind. She has a passion for figure skating, model trains, and making art of all kinds.&nbsp; &nbsp; She’s planning to finally get married to her partner Garry, who is a wheelchair user. They come to learn that U.S. law has an unexpected penalty: when two people receiving Social Security disability benefits or Medicaid want to get married or even move in together, their financial support is cut. Patrice and Garry fight to stay together in a system designed to keep them apart.&nbsp; &nbsp; Filmmaker Ted Passon has known Patrice for 20 years, witnessing both her creativity and her battles against government bureaucracy. For Patrice: The Movie, he works closely with an all- star group of collaborators including disabled team members: producer Kyla Harris (We Might Regret This), executive producer and sound designer James LeBrecht (Crip Camp), composer Molly Joyce, and others.&nbsp; &nbsp; The film is largely observational, but it does include playful theatrical sequences in which Patrice recreates memories, playing herself alongside a cast of children. She co-wrote the scenes and designed the sets. The film strikes a well-judged balance between confronting systemic failures and foregrounding joy through the energy of Patrice and her friends. It’s a vital call to action that leads with care and love.&nbsp; &nbsp; FEATURING-&nbsp; Patrice Jetter is a: Special Olympics athlete, comic book artist, figure skater, miniature train enthusiast, cheerleader, bowler, quilter, snowboarder, gymnast, bocce ball player, crossing guard, horseback rider, cable access TV show host, anti-bullying advocate, clown, costume designer, camp counselor, and much more.&nbsp;

How Did They Fix That? Live!

How Did They Fix That? Live! is a one-of-a-kind summer event hosted by documentary filmmaker and TV presenter Mike Davidson, bringing to life the stories behind some of the most remarkable science, engineering, and technology breakthroughs featured in his hit series.&nbsp; &nbsp; How Did They Fix That? is an immersive documentary series that follows host Mike Davidson as he works with the hard hat heroes that keep the world’s biggest and toughest machines on earth running – completing their missions and getting the job done!&nbsp; &nbsp; Join Mike as he takes the Museum stage, joined by special guests he's filmed with during his adventures, for an evening of engaging conversation. Featuring Jane Adcroft, Lead Scientist for the Great Barrier Reef Restoration &amp; Adaptation Program, and Roger Garcia, Director of Habitat Operations at DEEP- together, they’ll explore the pivotal moments that shaped their careers, the challenges they’ve overcome, and how a shared mindset of “always be exploring” continues to guide their journeys.&nbsp; &nbsp; Don’t miss this celebration of exploration, innovation, and the spirit of discovery- only at the Museum of Science!&nbsp; &nbsp; This program is free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; FEATURING-&nbsp; Mike Davidson has explored the guts and bolts of the working world for over a decade and is the ultimate insider for the biggest and most complicated machines on the planet. On Impossible Repairs he’s bringing audiences with him on incredible journeys around the globe, giving them unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to the toughest jobs and the hard hat heroes who make it all happen.&nbsp;Immersing himself in these stories of man and machine, Mike has trusted his instincts, following the road less taken, discovering places that often seem impenetrable or inaccessible. Among his countless adventures, Mike has survived for weeks in the unforgiving Outback with only his backpack and camera in hand; he has been submerged in the Pacific Ocean on a ballistic missile submarine during classified missions with the US Navy, travelled with the Air Force to war-torn Afghanistan, landed on aircraft carriers with fighter pilots, and endured cyclones with fifty-foot swells in the middle of the Bering Sea. And whatever the mission, no matter where in the world it may be, Mike is sure to let you know that although amazing machines and the latest technology are vital tools, it always comes back to the resilience of the people and the crews that push each other to get the best results. It’s a reminder what we are all capable of.&nbsp; &nbsp; Jane Adcroft, is a Science Communicator and Great Barrier Reef Restoration &amp; Adaptation Program Communications Lead. In her role as RRAP Communications Lead and Science Communicator at the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Jane guides and facilitates communication activities for the Program. She has over ten years’ experience within the broadcast and content creation industry, with a focus on factual and natural history production, both in Australia and internationally. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology with Honours from the University of Western Australia, and a Masters in Science Communication from the University of Otago, New Zealand.&nbsp;

Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity

Join the Museum for a special evening celebrating the release of Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for the Indigenous Identity, part of the yearlong Being Human spotlight.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; In Nothing More of This Land, award-winning journalist Joseph Lee delivers a powerful and deeply personal exploration of Indigenous identity in the modern world. Drawing from his roots as a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe on Martha’s Vineyard, Lee expands his lens to Indigenous communities across the globe—from Alaska to California to the United Nations—capturing their struggles, resilience, and transformation. Through intimate storytelling and sharp reporting, Lee challenges outdated narratives and reveals the vibrant, diverse realities of Indigenous life today. This compelling debut is both a tribute to heritage and a call to reimagine a future beyond colonial legacy.&nbsp; &nbsp; Followed by book signing. Copies of Nothing More of This Land for sale on-site from Harvard Bookstore.&nbsp; &nbsp; This program is free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.&nbsp;&nbsp; FEATURING-&nbsp; &nbsp; Joseph Lee is an Aquinnah Wampanoag writer based in New York City. He has an MFA from Columbia University and teaches creative writing at Mercy University. His writing has been published in The Guardian, BuzzFeed News, Vox, Electric Literature, High Country News, and more. He was a Margins Fellow at the Asian American Writers Workshop and a Senior Indigenous Affairs Fellow at Grist. He has won multiple awards from the Indigenous Journalists Association for environmental coverage, health coverage, and beat reporting and this book was awarded a 2024 Silvers Grant for Work in Progress. Follow him on X at @JosephVLee and on Instagram at @Joseph.V.Lee. &nbsp; &nbsp; Taylar Dawn Stagner is a Shoshone and Arapaho writer from central Wyoming who focuses on Indigenous affairs. She was a Indigenous Affairs Fellow at Grist and her other work has appeared with Wyoming Public Media, National Public Radio, Associated Press, and High Country News Magazine. She's now spending a lot of time around Buffalo on the Wind River Reservation.&nbsp;

Nautilus Live: Exploring Maritime Archaeology

Embark on a rare, real-time exploration of one of World War II’s most haunting underwater battlegrounds in a special live broadcast from Nautilus Live, presented in partnership with the Museum’s Center for the Environment.    On this one-night-only event, Museum of Science educator Locke Patton will join us live from aboard the exploration vessel E/V Nautilus, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access to a groundbreaking expedition led by the Ocean Exploration Trust (OET). From July 2–23, 2025, the Nautilus team of maritime archaeologists will explore Iron Bottom Sound off the coast of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands—a deep-sea site where over 100 Allied and Japanese ships and planes were lost during five fierce naval battles in 1942.    Using state-of-the-art tools including remotely operated vehicles and the uncrewed surface vessel DriX, the team will conduct non-invasive surveys of this sacred underwater resting place. Don’t miss your chance to go inside this extraordinary mission—hear directly from the crew, witness live discoveries, and connect with a chapter of history long hidden beneath the waves.  This program is free thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.  FEATURING-    Locke Patton is a science communicator and educator at the Museum of Science. Sometimes this means touching lightning in our Theater of Electricity or introducing Bowser the snapping turtle to visitors. But this July, Locke is bringing his storytelling to the high seas of the Solomon Islands onboard the science vessel E/V Nautilus. As a science communication fellow, Locke will join the Ocean Exploration Trust in search of World War II plane and shipwrecks in Iron Bottom Sound, broadcasting dives of remotely operated vehicles live.     Locke joined the Museum of Science in 2024. A native of Portland, Oregon and graduate of University of Washington, Locke was a Pierce Fellow at Harvard, where his graduate studies focused on massive space explosions and their galaxy hosts. His previous work developing accessible and scientifically useful sonifications won an AAS Chambliss Award and improved science access for blind and visually impaired individuals.

A Beautiful Resistance Live! 

Don’t miss an all-new live event and evening celebrating A Beautiful Resistance from Boston Globe culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt!&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; In her own words, Jeneé Osterheldt created A Beautiful Resistance “to carry on the tradition of Black artists and Black journalists in reclaiming the truth of Black folk. Like Frederick Douglass taught us, there is power in representation. Too often, we are measured by our suffering. Blackness must not be defined by our brutalization. We are more than death. When we are depicted by our extremes, the truth of us is lost. We live, fully. Our joy, our dreams, our everyday stories? That's a beautiful resistance.”&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Every season consists of a weekly mixtape featuring a short film, a longform story, and a Q&amp;A. The community is invited to share their own beautiful resistance on Instagram. There is music, there is story, there is love. Joy lives here. Join them.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; This program is free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; FEATURING-&nbsp; &nbsp; Jeneé Osterheldt is a culture columnist who covers identity and social justice through the lens of culture and the arts. She centers Black lives and the lives of people of color. Sometimes this means writing about Beyoncé and Black womanhood or unpacking the importance of public art and representation. Sometimes this means taking systemic racism, sexism, and oppression to task. It always means Black lives matter.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; She joined the Globe in 2018. A native of Alexandria, Virginia and a graduate of Norfolk State University, Osterheldt was a 2017 Nieman Fellow at Harvard, where her studies focused on the intersection of art and justice. She previously worked as a Kansas City Star culture columnist.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Democracy is a Disability Issue

In a true democracy, everyone can participate equally. Explore how end-to-end accessibility — of media, voting processes and more — is essential for full civic participation of people with disabilities. How might — and should — systems enable::<ul><li>People with blindness / low vision to engage with political information from maps/data visualizations?</li><li>People with auditory and / or language processing issues to participate in community forums, town halls, and meetings with policymakers, amid the lack of standardized, real-time, high-quality captioning?</li><li>People with neurocognitive disabilities to discern mis/disinformation, in order to make informed civic decisions?</li></ul>Join the Museum of Science and Perkins for this vital evening of conversation examining how democracy truly is a disability issue. This program is free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.

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 The PLUG Presented by PureSpark and the Museum of Science

PureSpark and the Museum of Science help you navigate your mental health by connecting you with the right resources in a special evening of dialogue and community. Start the night with a keynote presentation examining what’s really getting in the way of mental health within the Black community, then connect with a range of therapists and wellness providers during a meet-and-greet that takes over the Museum’s Blue Wing. All you need to set up your first appointment is your health insurance information. This program is free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.

Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change: The Keys to Our Resilient Future

The City of Boston and other coastal cities are facing major impacts of climate change. What can we learn from Indigenous communities? Could Traditional Ecological Knowledge be one of the many tools to help us become more resilient? Indigenous communities are heavily impacted by climate change and have remained resilient despite loss of land, food insecurity, and many other issues. Join us for our first convening celebrating the work that Indigenous communities locally and nationally are leading to combat water issues such as rising sea levels, flooding, drought, and more. This program is free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.

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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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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

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Kid-friendly events in Boston

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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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