#WhereToBe 9.15- 9.21
By: Transformative Culture Project
Tags: Community Engagement, Poetry, Music, Wheretobe, Boston

Each Friday, Epicenter features a special where to be post on our blog to make sure every day of the week has some sort of cultural event to check out. We hope that you all can come out into the community, learn, and commemorate some influential people and events around Boston! Have something coming up that you like to see here? Tweet us @epicentercom and follow the hashtag #WhereToBe.

Friday 9.15

“ …corrupted societal messaging, attitudes and media imagery have all attacked the soul, strength and creative integrity of black boys and men to something more fearful, aggressive and less valuable. With a large percentage of black boys and men succeeding in the arts, music, and entertainment fields, there seems to be underlying connections between the interrogation of black masculinity, being an artist/musician, telling one’s truth and uplifting underserved communities.

Join us for a panel discussion as we hear from Boston male artists, musicians and creative entrepreneurs discuss their ability to redefine black masculinity, and use their creative work to engage diverse audiences, shift culture and/or contribute to social movements across Greater Boston.”

When: 6pm

Where: Codman Square Health Center | 637 Washington St, Dorchester Center, Massachusetts 02124

Saturday 9.16

“TRILLFEST by trillfit, the city’s first wellness music festival for the culture, at Cambridge’s University Park Commons on 9/16.

Get hype for a day of our favorite fitness sessions, DJs, food trucks, and lawn games, plus, a wellness market and special #FORCREATIVESOULS meditation led by @nerdlikejazzy. Early bird tickets now available. More special guests to be announced!

THE LINEUP

9AM: #FORCREATIVESOULS led by Jazerai Allen-Lord

10AM: TRILLFIT Cardio Dance

10:45AM: TRILLFIT x Unnamed Run Crew 3 Mile Run

11AM: TRILLFIT Sculpt (Bring your own mat)

12PM: TRILLFIT Hip Hop Yoga (Bring your own mat)

1PM: “Fight the Power!” — TRILLFIT Boxing

2PM: DJ’s and Live Performances

When: 9am

Where: 65 Sidney St, Cambridge MA

Sunday 9.17

“Towns in Massachusetts currently have the opportunity to APPROVE, POSTPONE, or BAN retail marijuana establishment in their districts. Is your town on board? Join us at the Boston Freedom Rally for a discussion panel outlining the process communities must go through in order to participate in this booming industry, and how you can help bring these opportunities to your town.

Location: MassCann Education Village

Moderator:

Joe Gilmore (Students for Sensible Drug Policy)

Speakers:

Kamani Jefferson (Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council)

Marion McNabb (Cannabis Community Care and Research Network)

Paul Brennan (New England Grass Roots Institute)

Leane Mysliwy (Active local constituent)

When: 3pm

Where: Boston Freedom Rally | Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

Monday 9.18

When: 6pm

Where: Faimount Innovation Lab | 594 Columbia Rd, Dorchester

Tuesday 9. 19

“Join Mass Poetry for a series of readings at The Prudential Center in Boston. Maggie Dietz, Kathi Aguero and Anthony Febo will perform their work in the outdoor courtyard, Boylston Plaza at 800 Boylston St., Tuesday, September 19th from 5–7 pm.”

When: 5pm

Where: Prudential Center | 800 Boylston St, Boston MA

Wednesday 9.20

“Women In Music Boston is having a local music showcase at Spotify! Submissions were open to all genres and genders, after several rounds of voting, we narrowed it down to three performers, congratulations luhx., Jazzmyn RED, and Marcela Cruz!! Join us for this networking mixer September 20th 7–10PM at Spotify Boston. Free for WIM members, $10 for non-members”

When: 7pm

Where: Spotify Boston | 40–50 Grove St.,Cambridge MA

Thursday 9.21

“Vocalist, RoseLove opens up the return of Nina LaNegra’s AiLiLive on 3rdThursdays — Starting September 21st 7pm until 10pm. AiLiLive embraces Food, Art, Culture & Spirituality on a monthly basis. We will engage in hopeful dialog in these turbulent times and come away with strategies to have more joy, art and peace even in the age of chaos. On October 19th, 2017 AiLi Live will celebrate 12 continuous years at the Haley House Bakery Cafe.

RoseLove has an eclectic sound of Neo-Soul, Reggae, Jazz, R&B, Hip- Hop and Pop. She self-describes her style as Neo-Lounge. This Boston Native has performed all around her city and has many duo-collaborations with both Hip Hop, R&B and Spoken-word Artists. Her earthy, vibrant style is infectious and inviting. She’s currently finishing her EP of 5 songs called Experimental and has a popular video for her song “Magical Things” which has made its way on the web.

Open Mic & Dialog to Follow

When: 7pm

Where: Haley House Bakery and Cafe | 12 Dade St., Roxbury MA