Things to Do This Week in Roxbury

Your weekly guide to events and activities in Roxbury . Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.

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Teen Gaming Club

Tue, Apr 7, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Hyde Park Branch · Ages 10–17

Join other teens on Tuesday afternoons in our Teen Gaming Club. Play video games, make new friends, build community, and even get help with your homework! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...

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Children's Chess Club

Starting soon · Mon, Apr 6, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Lower Mills Branch

Come enjoy the royal game of chess at your library. The Children's Chess Club is an informal group welcoming everyone from novice players to junior chess masters. In addition to open play on our chessboards, we will also provide access to free lessons, activities, and study materials designed for...

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Intro to Grants and Grant Writing: Mastering the Art of the Narrative (with Donna Lubrano)

Starting soon · Mon, Apr 6, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Central Library in Copley Square Branch

This workshop, led by Donna Lubrano, will delve into crafting compelling narratives for successful grant applications, emphasizing clarity, storytelling, and impact. It will cover crafting 3 of the major grant sections within the character and word limits often found in grants today (2000-4000...

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Mandarin Chinese Conversation group

Starts in 53 min · Mon, Apr 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Chinatown Branch

Looking to practice your Mandarin Chinese? Come to the Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library for a relaxed, in-person conversation group. It's a great opportunity to improve your speaking skills and connect with fellow learners! Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through...

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Baby Lapsit & Story Time

Tue, Apr 7, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · West Roxbury Branch · Ages Up to 5

Join Miss Annette for a fun Story Time for babies 0-18 months. We'll have songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and stories! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane.

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Spontaneous Celebrations Puppet Workshop

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch

In this fun workshop, a representative from the Spontaneous Celebrations will make large puppets with children. Participants are welcome to carry these puppets during the annual Wake Up the Earth Parade on Saturday May 2, 2026 if they would like to do so.

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Children's Yoga with Freckle Face Studios

Tue, Apr 7, 7:30 PM–8:15 PM UTC · North End Branch · Ages 5+

Join Freckle Face Yoga Studio for a relaxing afternoon of yoga designed just for kids! Fun poses, shapes, and flows. Simple mindfulness tools and playful yoga games. Inclusive for all kids. No prior experience needed. Participants may bring their own mats or towels to use. This program is best...

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Silver Tech: Computer Skills Course for Seniors

Tue, Apr 7, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Mattapan Branch

Seniors in the Mattapan and neighboring communities can receive basic cellphone and computer skills instruction from Silver Tech. Giving seniors the digital skills they need to successfully and independently navigate the modern world is the aim. We believe that providing ongoing tech support is...

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Make Your Ukulele Sing: An Eight-Week Series with Anne Ku

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 8, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Honan-Allston Branch · Ages 18+

Learn how to produce beautiful music using only your ukulele! We all know that the ukulele is a wonderful instrument to accompany songs while we sing. Did you know that you can play full songs with just a ukulele too? In this eight-week course, you will learn everything you need to play songs...

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Author Visit: Claribel Ortega

Tue, Apr 7, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Parker Hill Branch

New York Times- bestselling and award-winning author, Claribel A. Ortega is a former reporter who writes middle-grade and young adult fantasy inspired by her Dominican heritage. When she's not busy turning her obsession with eighties pop culture, magic, and video games into books, she’s co-hosting..

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After School Crafts

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch

Every Wednesday at 4 pm, come to the Jamaica Plain branch library and make a fun craft! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow.

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Story Time (Ages 0-5)

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Charlestown Branch · Ages Up to 5

Bring your babies, toddlers, and young children for a Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and picture books. We’ll use props for movement breaks. Hope to see you all there! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language...

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Quabbin Reservoir Documentary: Memories Flow Beneath It

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Brighton Branch

Local filmmaker Roger Hagopian presents his documentary film, Memories Flow Beneath It, From Valley to Quabbin . This 69-minute film traces the displacement of people and the loss of a way of life in the Swift River Valley of western Massachusetts, when the Quabbin Reservoir flooded four towns in...

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Adult Chess Club

Starting soon · Mon, Apr 6, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Lower Mills Branch · Ages 18+

Adults are welcome to play chess freely at the library. Chess sets will be provided. All levels are welcome to play! We will be meeting at the tables in the Children's area. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library,...

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Gentle Chair Yoga

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Roslindale Branch

Gentle chair yoga is designed for seniors and any individuals seeking to improve strength, focus, flexibility, balance and overall health. During this mostly seated class, led by Lynne Cohen, students will practice breathwork and gentle movements as they learn basic yoga postures, including some...

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Jazz Film Night: Jazz on a Summer's Day

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Hyde Park Branch

Join us for a screening of Jazz on a Summer’s Day , the first screening in our Jazz Film Night double feature. Filmed at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island and directed by world-renowned photographer Bert Stern, Jazz on a Summer's Day features intimate performances by an all-star...

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Toddler Story Time

Tue, Apr 7, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · West Roxbury Branch · Ages 18–36

Designed especially for children ages 18-36 months and their grown-ups to enjoy together, these 20-30 minute interactive programs are full of books, songs, and fun activities that promote language and motor skill development. If you would like to visit with a school, childcare, or camp group,...

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Workplace ESOL with JVS (Advanced Beginner and Intermediate)

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Central Library in Copley Square Branch · Ages 18+

Welcome to our Workplace ESOL program! In partnership with JVS Boston, we are proud to offer customized English classes designed specifically for your daily life at work. This program is built to help you gain confidence in speaking, listening, and understanding English in a way that is immediately.

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Playspace

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Faneuil Branch

Join us on Friday mornings for playtime! Babies and toddlers (and their caregivers) can enjoy free play with toys that inspire imagination, help develop fine motor skills, and more. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language.

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Jazz Film Night: A Tuba to Cuba

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 9, 10:15 PM–11:45 PM UTC · Hyde Park Branch

Join us for a screening of A Tuba to Cuba (2018), the second screening in our Jazz Film Night double feature. Follow New Orleans' Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they trace their musical roots from the City of Jazz to the shores of Cuba. Official Selection at the SXSW Film Festival.

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Knitting & Crafts Circle

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Adams Street Branch

You're invited to join our knitters and crafters in conversation and fun! This is not a formal class, just a community-building and skill-sharing afternoon! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the...

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Crochet Club

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lower Mills Branch · Ages 18+

Join us in the Lower Mills Community Room for Crochet Club. Crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to work on your own projects or learn the first stitches in a crafty community. Basic supplies are available for beginners, and shared tools available for use in the Branch. We also welcome...