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SUMMARY:Exhibition:  "Shadows and Light: Symbolist Art in Belgium\; Works 
 from the Hearn Family Trust"
DTSTART:20260918T140000Z
DTEND:20260918T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T003110Z
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CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing the most important collection of Belgian symbolist 
 art in private hands—assembled by Charles Hack over more than four decad
 es—the exhibition features over 150 major works by Belgian and other Eur
 opean artists in their orbit. Shadows and Light charts a world of dualitie
 s: dream and reality\, modernism and tradition\, music and silence\, myste
 ry and revelation. Together\, these works offer a counterpart and counterp
 oint to the sun-drenched landscapes of contemporary neo-impressionism\, as
 serting a distinct and rival presence in Belgium.\n\nNew research illumina
 tes the complex world of Belgian artists at the vanguard of the internatio
 nal symbolist movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centurie
 s—a pivotal moment in the development of modern art. Composed of ten “
 movements\,” the exhibition unfolds in the galleries as a visual symphon
 y with artists engaging with vital issues of modern life\, including quest
 ions of faith\, social justice\, historical identity\, and psychological a
 nalysis. Building on the historic tradition of Belgian and Flemish art\, t
 he exhibition demonstrates how these artists’ works are innovative in st
 yle and personal vision\, significantly expanding the language of art.\n\n
 Belgian artists represented include: Cécile Cauterman\, William Degouve d
 e Nuncques\, Léon Frederic\, Fernand Khnopff\, Georges Le Brun\, Xavier M
 ellery\, Constantin Meunier\, George Minne\, Armand Rassenfosse\, and Léo
 n Spilliaert. With forty-six works by Spilliaert\, the exhibition seeks to
  introduce North American audiences to one of Belgium’s most enigmatic a
 nd celebrated artists. Paintings by Gustave Moreau\, Dante Gabriel Rossett
 i\, František Kupka\, and Koloman Moser\, as well as works from the McMul
 len Museum’s collection\, elucidate the rich context of international sy
 mbolist art\, in which Belgians played a leading role.\n\nShadows and Ligh
 t is accompanied by a catalogue\, edited by Jeffery Howe\, with contributi
 ons from American and Belgian scholars Anne Adriaens-Pannier\, Claude Cern
 uschi\, Edouard Derom\, Alison Hokanson\, Howe\, and Oliver Wunsch\, provi
 ding contextual background to the time period and the Belgian avant-garde 
 and offering fresh examinations of Fernand Khnopff\, George Minne\, and L
 éon Spilliaert.\n\nOrganized by the McMullen Museum\, Shadows and Light h
 as been curated by Jeffery Howe and is underwritten by Boston College with
  major support from the Patrons of the McMullen Museum and Mary Ann ’67 
 and Vincent Q. Giffuni ’65\, P’94.
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LOCATION:McMullen Museum of Art
URL:https://events.bc.edu/event/exhibition-shadows-and-light-symbolist-art
 -in-belgium-works-from-the-hearn-family-trust?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_
 medium=ics&utm_campaign=boston-ma
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Howe\, Manning & Almy: Boston’s First All-Woman Firm and the Cha
 nging Face of Architecture
DTSTART:20260918T140000Z
DTEND:20260918T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260911T183216Z
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CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:On view through May 27\, 2027\n\n \n\nThis exhibit celebrates 
 the first-known all-women architecture firm in Massachusetts\, founded in 
 1900 by Lois Lilley Howe\, the first woman to graduate with an architectur
 e degree from MIT. Howe\, along with architects Eleanor Manning and Mary A
 lmy\, completed more than 900 commissions throughout the course of their c
 ompany’s history. The exhibit will look at the role MIT’s architecture
  program played in supporting women in the field since the 1890s\, as well
  as Howe\, Manning & Almy’s influence on the built environment of Cambri
 dge and the firm’s ecofriendly approaches to renovation.\n\n \n\nThe Mai
 haugen Gallery (14N-130) is open Monday through Thursday\, 10am - 4pm\, ex
 cluding Institute holidays.
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LOCATION:Building 14\, 14N-130
URL:https://calendar.mit.edu/event/howe-manning-almy?utm_source=caldiscove
 ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=boston-ma
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Between the Bylines
DTSTART:20260918T150000Z
DTEND:20260918T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T122841Z
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CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Boston University Art Galleries presents Between the Bylines i
 n Stone Gallery\, from September 2 - December 10\, 2026.\n\n \n\nThe exhib
 ition curated by Susan Bright investigates one crucial issue – that of a
 bsence. It looks at who gets represented in the newspaper and how that rep
 resentation takes shape. It takes as its medium one that is disappearing. 
 The featured artists undertake interventions into newspapers by concealing
 \, obstructing\, redacting\, or disguising elements of the medium to highl
 ight this representation (or lack of it). This invites the audience to con
 template issues of subjectivity\, trust\, and control in press coverage.\n
 \n \n\nFeatured artists include Alexandra Bell\, Jennifer Bolande\, Daniel
 a Comani\, Toni Pepe\, Anne Eastman\, Odette England\, Laura Letinsky\, Lo
 rie Novak\, Sa’dia Rehman\, Donna Ruff\, Lorna Simpson\, Mickey Smith\, 
 Clare Strand\, and Carmen Winant.\n\n \n\nThe galleries are open Tuesday t
 hrough Saturday\, 11am to 5pm. Between the Bylines will be closed for Than
 ksgiving from Sunday\, November 22 through Monday\, November 30.\n\n \n\nA
 rtwork by Donna Ruff
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T122841Z
LOCATION:Faye G.\, Jo\, and James Stone Gallery
URL:https://butodayevents.bu.edu/event/between-the-bylines?utm_source=cald
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Boston Printmakers 2026 North American Print Biennial
DTSTART:20260918T150000Z
DTEND:20260918T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T183255Z
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CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Boston University Art Galleries presents The Boston Printmaker
 s 2026 North American Print Biennial in 808 Gallery\, from September 2 - N
 ovember 21\, 2026.\n\n \n\nThe Boston Printmakers returns to Boston Univer
 sity to present its 2026 North American Print Biennial\, to be shown in th
 e 808 Gallery. The juror for the exhibition is Esther Adler\, Curator at t
 he Museum of Modern Art\, NY (MoMA). The exhibit features a broad array of
  contemporary prints and artists books\, spanning traditional to contempor
 ary/integrated media approaches\, with both emerging and established artis
 ts from across North America. The exhibition includes examples of etching\
 , lithography\, woodcut\, linocut\, screenprint\, digital printmaking and 
 dimensional works\, in which the artists explore a rich diversity of conce
 ptual and narrative content.\n\n \n\nThe galleries are open Tuesday throug
 h Saturday\, 11am to 5pm.
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LOCATION:808 Gallery
URL:https://butodayevents.bu.edu/event/the-boston-printmakers-2026-north-a
 merican-print-biennial?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Boston’s Religious Landscape - A Celebration of the Churches of 
 Boston
DTSTART:20260918T160000Z
DTEND:20260918T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260911T183541Z
UID:14588-1789732800-1789736400@congregationallibrary.org
CATEGORIES:arts,community,free
DESCRIPTION:Join CLA Archivists Billy McCarthy and Zachary Bodnar at 14 Be
 acon for a tour exploring records from five centuries of Boston’s church
 es. \nCelebrate the anniversary of Boston’s founding by exploring the ma
 ny historic churches that have made Boston unique. This tour will feature 
 records\, images\, postcards\, pew plans\, a 1669 land deed\, and scrapboo
 ks from both famous churches\, such as Park Street Church and Old South Ch
 urch\, to lesser-known churches\, such as Salem and Mariners’ Church and
  Berkeley Temple Congregational Church. \nHeld in the CLA’s historic rea
 ding room at 14 Beacon Street\, these monthly collection tours connect res
 idents of Beacon Hill and the greater Boston region with original\, rarely
  seen materials in the CLA’s collections. \nThis event will run from 12 
 to 1 pm and will begin with a short talk by Billy and Zachary\, followed b
 y plenty of time for browsing items from our collections and asking questi
 ons. \nThanks to the generosity of the Beacon Hill Civic Association\, the
 se programs are offered completely free of charge to the public. Reservati
 ons via Eventbrite are appreciated but not required.
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LOCATION:Congregational Library & Archives\, 14 Beacon Street\, Boston\, M
 A\, 02108\, United States
URL:https://congregationallibrary.org/events/bostons-religious-landscape?u
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Public tour
DTSTART:20260918T160000Z
DTEND:20260918T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260908T184643Z
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CATEGORIES:arts
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T184643Z
LOCATION:33 Shirley St\, Boston\, MA 02119\, USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Walk + Talk through "Shadows and Light" with Curator Jeffery Howe
DTSTART:20260918T160000Z
DTEND:20260918T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T123429Z
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CATEGORIES:arts,education
DESCRIPTION:Free\; open to the public\; register here\n\n \n\nThe McMullen
  Museum invites visitors to join the exhibition’s curator\, Professor Em
 eritus of Art History Jeffery Howe for an in-person tour of Shadows and Li
 ght. Howe will discuss primary artists and themes found in Belgian Symboli
 st art\, and the historical context for the pieces on display. Visitors ar
 e welcome to ask questions along the way.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T123429Z
LOCATION:McMullen Museum of Art
URL:https://events.bc.edu/event/walk-talk-through-shadows-and-light-with-c
 urator-jeffery-howe?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=bo
 ston-ma
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Friday Drop-In
DTSTART:20260918T173000Z
DTEND:20260918T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T051017Z
UID:10005486-1789738200-1789745400@dbsaboston.org
CATEGORIES:arts
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T051017Z
URL:https://dbsaboston.org/event/friday-drop-in-3-2/2026-09-18/?utm_source
 =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=boston-ma
X-SOURCE-NAME:DBSA
X-SOURCE-URL:https://dbsaboston.org/activities-events/music-and-poetry-ope
 n-mic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Public Tour
DTSTART:20260918T180000Z
DTEND:20260918T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260908T184643Z
UID:3q5ci1nomnkp5v2eg6sj10fr7v@google.com
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:No advance registration required. Meet us at the front of the 
 mansion\, next to the green lawn sign\, for a tour of the Shirley-Eustis H
 ouse buildings and grounds.   Admission is $10 for adults\, $5 for seni
 ors\, students\, and teachers\, free for Roxbury/Dorchester residents\, Ca
 rd to Culture recipients\, and Shirley-Eustis House members.
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LOCATION:33 Shirley St\, Boston\, MA 02119\, USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Captain Elias Davis House Tour
DTSTART:20260918T180000Z
DTEND:20260918T183000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T062509Z
UID:10037513-1789740000-1789741800@northofboston.org
CATEGORIES:arts,community
DESCRIPTION:What can a house tell us about the people who lived there? \nS
 tep inside the Capt. Elias Davis House and discover how architecture\, cra
 ftsmanship\, and everyday objects reveal the lives of one Gloucester famil
 y and the changing history of Cape Ann. This docent-led experience invites
  visitors to look closely at the details that transform a historic buildin
 g into a story of community\, commerce\, and home.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T062509Z
LOCATION:Cape Ann Museum\, 27 Pleasant Street\, Gloucester\, 01930\, Unite
 d States
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/captain-elias-davis-house-tour/2026-09
 -18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=boston-ma
X-SOURCE-NAME:North of Boston
X-SOURCE-URL:https://northofboston.org/meetings/essex-county-community-fou
 ndation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Commonwealth Pen Show
DTSTART:20260918T190000Z
DTEND:20260918T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260814T180900Z
UID:20215@artsatthearmory.org
CATEGORIES:arts,market
DESCRIPTION:Thousands of pens. vintage and modern. Inks\, paper\, pen repa
 irs.\nThe 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Pen Show will be two and a half
  days filled with great pens and great people.\n\nNew this year! The Com
 ­mon­wealth Pen Show will open for Weekend Traders Only at 3:00 p.m. Fri
 day\, with a meet and greet Pizza Party beginning at 5:00 p.m. Weekend pas
 ses will be available for purchase on Friday! See the Visitors page for mo
 re info!\n\nFriday Schedule:\n\n 	Show open for Weekend Traders: 3:00 p.m.
 \n(Passes will be available for sale)\n 	Pizza Party: 5:00 p.m.\n 	Show c
 loses: 7:00 p.m.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T180900Z
URL:https://artsatthearmory.org/events/commonwealth-pen-show-friday/?utm_s
 ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=boston-ma
X-SOURCE-NAME:Center for Arts at the Armory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://artsatthearmory.org/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Newbury Center Academic Year Kick Off
DTSTART:20260918T203000Z
DTEND:20260918T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260821T123038Z
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CATEGORIES:arts,community,food
DESCRIPTION:The Newbury Center will be hosting an Academic Year Kickoff an
 d celebrating Alumni Weekend! Join your fellow first-gen students\, staff\
 , faculty\, and alumni for an evening of community and connection.\n\nDuri
 ng the event we'll host an open house where Maria Dykema Erb\, inaugural e
 xecutive director\, and Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack\, faculty director\, will
  speak about the Newbury Center's vision for this year and the future. Dur
 ing this year's kickoff\, there will also be delicious food\, arts and cra
 fts\, games\, and lots of Newbury Center swag.\n\nDinner will be served\, 
 so please register in advance.\n\nWhat does it mean to be first-generation
  at Boston University?\n\nFirst-Generation College Student (FGCS):\n\nA st
 udent in the first generation of their family to go to college (i.e.\, a s
 tudent whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn bachelor’s degree
 s\, although elder siblings and cousins may be attending college already o
 r have earned four-year degrees).\n\nFirst-Generation Graduate/Professiona
 l Student (FGGS/FGPS):\n\nA student who is in the first-generation of thei
 r families to pursue an advanced degree (i.e.\, a student whose parents/gu
 ardians/caregivers did not earn a master’s\, doctorate\, or professional
  degree\, such as a JD or MD).\n---\nEvent Details: https://terriercentral
 .bu.edu/rsvp?id=375491
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Reflections in the Long Night
DTSTART:20260918T210000Z
DTEND:20260919T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260913T182524Z
UID:10038064-1789750800-1789761600@northofboston.org
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Montserrat Galleries Curatorial Mentorship prog
 ram\, Reflections in the Long Night is a group exhibition organized by Cur
 atorial Assistant Madeline McGann. The exhibition explores divergent queer
  realities and how the participating artists materialize the complexity of
  finding oneself within cultural heteronormativity and amidst the pressure
 s of everyday life. This show proposes queerness as a driving force of emp
 owerment through play\, revelation\, and dérive\, felt in flickers of war
 mth where time and space move differently.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T182524Z
LOCATION:Montserrat College of Art\, 23 Essex St\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, 
 United States
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/reflections-in-the-long-night/?utm_sou
 rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=boston-ma
X-SOURCE-NAME:North of Boston
X-SOURCE-URL:https://northofboston.org/meetings/essex-county-community-fou
 ndation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Bower Open Studios
DTSTART:20260918T210000Z
DTEND:20260919T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260916T000130Z
UID:10038157-1789750800-1789761600@northofboston.org
CATEGORIES:arts,music
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bower on September 18th for an exciting lineup of fre
 e programs! From 5-8 pm\, it’s Open Studios night\, when you can wander 
 the second floor\, meet the artists\, and see what they’ve been making. 
 That same evening is the opening of “Flight\,” Montserrat’s Illustra
 tion Show in the Alcove Gallery. “The Space Between” studio is hosting
  a Drop-In & Create: Pattern Play event. And there’s a 7pm concert by Cr
 owes Pasture in the Blackbox Theatre. Learn more at: bower.montserrat.edu/
 events/
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T000130Z
LOCATION:The Bower\, 248 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United Stat
 es
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/bower-open-studios/?utm_source=caldisc
 overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=boston-ma
X-SOURCE-NAME:North of Boston
X-SOURCE-URL:https://northofboston.org/meetings/essex-county-community-fou
 ndation
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Capoeira MdP
DTSTART:20260918T220000Z
DTEND:20260918T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T061756Z
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CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:Students can expect a welcoming and engaging class that brings
  together Capoeira’s movement\, music\, rhythm\, self-defense\, and cult
 ural traditions. Classes are designed for all levels\, combining physical 
 training and creativity in an environment centered on respect\, community\
 , and individual growth. Students are also introduced to traditions such a
 s Maculelê and Samba\, offering a broader experience of the culture surro
 unding Capoeira. \nCost: Drop-In Class – $25 | 10 Class Pack (Valid for 
 60 days) – $175 \nMore information available through the registration li
 nk \n*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership\, 
 Guest Pass\, or $5 Day Pass to access the building. \nREGISTER HERE\nAccep
 ted Payments: Cash\, Venmo (@capoeiramdp)\, Zelle (contact@capoeiramdp.co
 m)\, Credit Card through Registration Platform – 4% fee added to any pur
 chase made through Venmo/Credit Card \n\nWhat is the legacy of the genre/f
 orm/style you are teaching?\nCapoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form develo
 ped in Brazil by enslaved Africans and their descendants\, bringing togeth
 er elements of martial arts\, movement\, music\, and cultural expression. 
 We teach Capoeira Contemporânea\, which draws from the traditions of both
  Capoeira Regional and Capoeira Angola while incorporating influences that
  have developed throughout Brazil. This style reflects Capoeira’s contin
 ued evolution while maintaining a strong connection to its history and cul
 tural roots. \nWhat background\, training\, and or relationship do you hav
 e with this style/technique/class subject?\nWith over 50 years of continuo
 us Capoeira practice and more than 40 years of teaching experience\, I fou
 nded Associação de Capoeira Mandingueiros dos Palmares (Capoeira MdP) in
  1977 in Belo Horizonte\, Brazil. Our practice of Capoeira Contemporânea 
 is deeply rooted in the traditions of Capoeira Regional developed by Mestr
 e Bimba. My Mestre\, Mestre Itapuã\, was a direct student of Mestre Bimba
 \, connecting our work directly to this important lineage. Throughout my l
 ife\, I have dedicated myself to practicing\, teaching\, performing\, and 
 sharing Capoeira in Brazil\, Massachusetts\, and communities across the Un
 ited States. \nFinish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this 
 style because…\nI am passionate about teaching this style because Capoei
 ra has been a part of my life for more than five decades and has become so
 mething I now have the privilege of passing on to others. Teaching alongsi
 de my sons makes that journey even more meaningful\, allowing us to share 
 Capoeira as a family while preserving our heritage\, strengthening our com
 munity\, and introducing the art to new generations. \nACCOMPANISTS\, ASSI
 STANTS\, REGULAR SUBSTITUTES:\nGuthemberg Teixeira: Known in Capoeira as C
 ontramestre Chuvisco\, Guthemberg was born in Belo Horizonte\, Brazil\, an
 d grew up in Boston\, Massachusetts. Training since childhood\, he has tau
 ght classes\, led workshops\, and represented Capoeira in the US\, Brazil\
 , and Colombia. He is also the organizer of “Vadiar Boston\,” an annua
 l event that brings together communities to celebrate and share Capoeira. 
 \nJason Ri: Known as Contramestre Compasso\, Jason began training Capoeira
  in 2001 and has been training consistently ever since. In addition to lea
 rning the traditions\, movements\, music\, and oral history of Capoeira\, 
 Compasso is interested in how Capoeira empowers communities and individual
 s through collaboration\, challenging training\, and pedagogy. He teaches 
 classes in Arlington. Compasso is also interested in how mindset and psych
 ology can enhance training\, performance\, and overall mental health. \nTh
 omas Pouncy: Known as Professor Bambu\, Thomas has been training and teach
 ing Capoeira in the Boston area for over a decade\, beginning with Grão-M
 estre Chuvisco in the early 2000s. In 2025\, he received the title of Prof
 essor and teaches classes in Roxbury. His primary interests are sharing th
 e passion and energy that he finds in Capoeira with others and building a 
 strong community here in Boston. \n\nHow can students learn more about thi
 s offering?\nWebsite: http://capoeiramdp.com/\nInstagram: @capoeiramdp_bos
 ton \nContact Information\nContact:\nGuthemberg Teixeira (Contramestre Chu
 visco) | contact@capoeiramdp.com | 857-230-9139
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T061756Z
LOCATION:Studio 2
URL:https://www.dancecomplex.org/event/capoeira-mdp-9/2026-09-18/?utm_sour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Purpose
DTSTART:20260918T230000Z
DTEND:20260919T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T063745Z
UID:10014952-1789758000-1789768800@secretboston.co
CATEGORIES:arts
DESCRIPTION:WINNER! Tony Award for Best Play  \nWinner of the 2025 Pulitz
 er Prize and a smash hit on Broadway\, Purpose is the explosive and wi
 ldly entertaining new play from Tony winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins\, div
 ing headlong into the life of a prominent and influential political dynast
 y.  \nEncircled by civil rights leaders\, pastors\, and congressmen for d
 ecades\, the Jasper family is a foundational pillar of Black American soci
 ety. That is\, until their youngest son returns home with an unexpected di
 nner guest\, and their carefully curated existence begins to fracture. Don
 ’t miss this searing and hilarious exploration of faith\, class\, ambiti
 on\, and heritage — what The Washington Post called “a feast of ja
 w-dropping tea and riveting food for thought.”
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T063745Z
LOCATION:Calderwood Pavilion\, 527 Tremont St\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, Unit
 ed States
URL:https://secretboston.co/event/purpose-2/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldisc
 overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=boston-ma
X-SOURCE-NAME:Secret Boston | Events\, Food and Culture
X-SOURCE-URL:https://secretboston.co/boston-gaming-spots
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Queer AF in Denim 2026
DTSTART:20260919T000000Z
DTEND:20260919T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260815T000558Z
UID:16257-1789761600-1789761600@mechanicshall.org
CATEGORIES:arts,festival
DESCRIPTION:From RuPaul to Project Runway\, the Queer Met Gala of Massachu
 setts brings stars to Worcester for a night of drag\, fashion\, art\, and 
 joy. \nThe Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts returns on Friday\, Sept. 18\, 
 2026\, at Mechanics Hall in Downtown Worcester.\n\nDoors: 7PM\nShow: 8PM \
 nThe Queer Met Gala of Massachusetts is back! Queer AF\, the Art+Fashion s
 how fundraiser benefitting Love Your Labels\, returns to Mechanics Hall in
  Worcester on Friday\, Sept. 18\, 2026\, and invites you to be Queer AF in
  Denim. \nDenim is more than just a fabric. It is a record of labor\, resi
 stance\, reinvention\, and style. This textile’s history begins with exp
 loitation and enslaved labor. Rugged and transcendent\, the garment became
  a symbol of resistance\, solidarity with the working class\, and youthful
  rebellion. From patchwork to embellishments\, from indigo to acid wash\, 
 this textile embodies our uniqueness and authenticity.  \nQueer AF uplift
 s LGBTQIA+ artists with a dazzling display of fashion\, drag\, dance\, and
  music. Our 2026 show will be a multitude of textures. At Queer AF in Deni
 m\, designers will imagine new tales to tell with this storied fabric\, an
 d shades of blue will pop on the runway. Drag and performance artists will
  shine on stage. Our home-grown runway features dozens of local models str
 utting in bespoke looks. Join us and let your imagination and creativity d
 rive — we encourage you to take a well-loved\, worn-in pair of jeans to 
 the sewing machine for an evolution. What is your story\, and how can you 
 weave it into one of the world’s most beloved fabrics?  \nIf you need a
  starting point for inspiration\, consider the four denim archetypes Queer
  AF is exploring this summer: \n\n	The Renegade: This punk-rocker or outsi
 der doesn’t play by the rules\n	The Throwback: This character is all abo
 ut vintage charm\, reinventing storied looks\n	The Shapeshifter: A style c
 hameleon\, this persona knows fashion transcends norms and binaries\n	The 
 Truthteller: This historian honors the realities and complexities of denim
  and the people who wear it\n\nThe magic of Queer AF is in presenting ours
 elves authentically: Every body is beautiful and worthy of the spotlight. 
 Get ready to turn up and turn out for the ultimate night of queer joy\, ar
 t\, and community. Stay tuned and follow @thequeeraf on Instagram this sum
 mer as we announce headlining talent\, drag performers\, designers\, and m
 ore for the show on Friday\, Sept. 18.  \nQueer AF is open to everyone 13
  and older. Teens 13 to 17 can enjoy the show from the Center Balcony sect
 ion with a parent or guardian present.  \nAll show proceeds benefit Love 
 Your Labels\, a Worcester-based nonprofit that supports queer and trans yo
 uth and community by creating safe\, welcoming spaces for people of all ba
 ckgrounds to explore identity and celebrate who they are through creativit
 y and fashion. \n\nAge\nQueer AF is a 13+ event. Teens ages 13 to 17 must 
 be accompanied by a 21+ family member or guardian. Our Family Section (13+
 ) is located in the Center Balcony. Runway and GA seats are 18-21+. Access
 ibility accommodations will be made for anyone attending Queer AF. \n\nAcc
 essibility Information\nLove Your Labels will provide accessibility accomm
 odations for anyone attending Queer AF. During the ticket-purchasing proce
 ss\, please ensure your accommodation needs are selected before checkout. 
 If at any time you need to update your requirements\, please reach out to 
 experience@loveyourlabels.org.  \n\n$145 \nFront Row Runway VIP (21+) \n 
 \nThe ultimate night out experience! Treat yourself to the front row of Qu
 eer AF 2026! These seats get you the closest look at this year’s fashion
  and performances\, and include access to the Photo Opportunity with headl
 ining talent and private cash bar service.\n \nIMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the
  nature of the Queer AF production\, Front Row Runway VIP seats must be oc
 cupied by show-start at 8:00pm. If Front Row Runway VIP seats are empty at
  8:00pm\, they will be filled at the discretion of our staff\, and cannot 
 be guaranteed.\n  \n$85\nRunway VIP (21+)\nSee all the fabulous looks up 
 close in our runway VIP section. These seats include private cash bar serv
 ice. \n$40\nGeneral Admission (Floor Access) (18+)\nGeneral Admission is p
 erfect for those who want to mix and mingle while taking in all the sights
  and sounds of the runway. \n$20\nCollege Student GA (Floor Access) (18+)\
 nWorcester is a college town and Queer AF would love to see students from 
 the city and across Massachusetts and New England at the show. College stu
 dents must present their college ID at the door. Use code STUDENT to unloc
 k the discount. \n$0 – $50\nCenter Balcony (13+)\nEnjoy a bird’s eye v
 iew of all the runway action from the Center Balcony — perfect for soaki
 ng in every detail. This section is for guests of all ages and includes an
  option for youth attendance. \nAccessibility Note: This section is not wh
 eelchair accessible. If a member of your party requires accessible seating
 \, we’re happy to make arrangements in an accessible area on the floor. 
 Please indicate accessibility needs during your ticket purchase process. I
 f you have questions or concerns\, please reach out to dani@loveyourlabels
 .org.\n \nYouth Ticket Option (Ages 13–17): \n\n	Free tickets available 
 for youth ages 13–17 with the purchase of at least one paid adult ticket
  (21+).\n\n	Limit 4 youth tickets per adult/order. Additional Adult with y
 outh tickets must be placed in a separate order. \n\n	Adults are responsi
 ble for the youth they bring. This is not a supervised or alcohol-free are
 a.\n\n\n\n\nMechanics Hall is proud to participate in the Card to Culture 
 program through the Massachusetts Cultural Council.\nLimited number of DIS
 COUNTED GA and Balcony tickets available\, limit of 4 per order. Use promo
  code QAF26 to redeem. If code does not work\, all tickets have been claim
 ed. For eligibility requirements\, please see Mechanicshall.org/cardtocult
 ure
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