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Young and Thriving (?) in Boston

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Young and Thriving (?) in Boston

Monday, April 27 | 6:00 p.m.
Artists for Humanity | 100 W 2nd St., Boston

Join The Boston Globe for a community conversation where Globe journalists will moderate a discussion about what it actually takes to build a life in Boston today. We will talk about housing, work, social life, and the choices young people face about whether to stay in Boston or find a more affordable place to call home.

The event will also give young residents an opportunity to network and to share their experiences with Globe journalists, civic leaders and other emerging Boston professionals.

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GlobeDocs Presents: Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong

GlobeDocs Presents: Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong

Wednesday, April 29 | 6:00 p.m. | Virtual

As America's aging wastewater system begins to fail, one plant does all it can to stay afloat. Plant manager Dustin Price, together with his dedicated team, battle aging infrastructure, "forever chemicals" and the misconceptions of an odor averse public to keep Portland, Maine clean and healthy.

Join arts journalist, film critic and columnist Loren King and Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong filmmakers Kaitlyn Schwalje and Alex Wolf Lewis in a virtual discussion on Wednesday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m..

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Cross Insurance logo
 
Health Equity Summit 2026

Health Equity Summit 2026

Wednesday, May 13 | 9:30 a.m. David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University, 20 Western Ave., Boston

Join us as we convene health and life sciences ecosystem leaders, medical experts, journalists, and community advocates in person to engage in critical conversations focused on reducing health disparities and fostering more inclusive care.

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Presented by:

Sanofi logo

Sponsored by:

Dana Farber, Johnson & Johnson, CareQuest and Eliot Human Services logos
 
Food Club Live

Food Club Live

Wednesday, May 6 | 5:30 p.m.
Track 15 | 1 Union Station, Providence RI

Join us for the first-ever Food Club Live, an intimate evening where food meets conversation. Food Club founder and reporter Alexa Gagosz takes the stage with some of the region's most celebrated restaurateurs and chefs for candid, behind-the-scenes conversations about what it takes to build something worth reserving a table for.

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Sponsored by:

Federal Hill Commerce, Johnson & Wales, Rhode Island Foundation and Venda logos
 
The Big Dig podcast

Rhode Island has a bridge problem. Can the state learn lessons from the past?

A live taping of The Big Dig podcast in collaboration with Globe RI

Thursday, April 30 | 5:30 p.m. | CIC Providence

Join Ian Coss​, host of the podcast, The Big Dig from GBH News in Boston, and Edward Fitzpatrick​, host of The Rhode Island Report podcast from Globe Rhode Island, for a live taping about Providence's complicated relationship with its own urban highways.

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Presented by:

The Boston Globe Rhode island and GBH logos
 
Salute to Nurses 2026

Salute to Nurses

Wednesday, May 20 | 6:00 p.m. The Grand, 58 Seaport Blvd. #300, Boston

Calling all nurses! In honor of Boston Globe Media's annual Salute to Nurses section, Globe Events, in partnership with Keches Law Group, is proud to host an in-person celebration recognizing the extraordinary dedication and impact of nurses in our community.

Guests will enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres, along with special giveaways throughout the evening.

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Presented by:

Keches Law Group

Sponsored by:

Naps
 
Tech Innovation Summit 2026

Tech Innovation Summit 2026

Tuesday, June 9 | 9:30 a.m. | The State Room, 60 State Street, 33rd Floor, Boston

Join us as we bring together the region's top tech leaders focused on AI, Climate Tech, Health Tech, Fintech, and more for a day of networking and insightful discussions around Boston's impact on technology around the world.

Speakers to be announced!

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Presented by:

Axon

Sponsored by:

Cross Insurance, Fetch and U-Mass Lowell
 

Partner Events

Reimagining the Climate Movement: From Black Girl Environmentalist to Beyond

Reimagining the Climate Movement: From Black Girl Environmentalist to Beyond

Wednesday, April 29 | 6:30 p.m.
Simons Theatre, New England Aquarium
In person or virtual

At this Lowell Lecture series event, Rhodes Scholar, climate activist, and entrepreneur Wawa Gatheru will deliver a talk focused on climate activism. Gatheru is the founder and executive director of Black Girl Environmentalist—the only national organization dedicated to empowering Black girls, women, and gender-expansive people across the climate sector. Under her leadership, BGE has over 3,000 members, 120+ nonprofit and corporate partners, and has hosted some 250 events across 14 HUB cities. Forbes has recognized BGE as "one of the largest Black youth-led organizations in the country."

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Festival of Films from Japan

Festival of Films from Japan

May 8‑29 | MFA Boston
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston

Curated by the MFA, the UNIQLO Festival of Films from Japan showcases the richness, inventiveness, and emotional range of modern Japanese cinema. This year's lineup moves fluidly between intimate character studies and ambitious cinematic sagas, from Akiko Ōku's tender romantic drama She Taught Me Serendipity to the kabuki epic Kokuho​. The festival also revisits singular visions from across generations, including Mamoru Oshii's haunting and philosophical Angel's Egg in a new 4K restoration and Hayao Miyazaki's monumental Princess Mononoke ​.

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Mojo Boston Music Festival

Mojo Boston Music Festival

Saturday, May 9 | City Hall Plaza

Join thousands for live music in the heart of Boston. The Mojo Boston Music Festival hits City Hall Plaza on May 9 with AC Slater, Discip, The Bends, The Gringos​, and more incredible local acts. Enjoy music across two stages, live art, food trucks, and bars all day.

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Harvard Book Store Events

Tom Perrotta: Ghost Town: A Novel

Partner Event

Tom Perrotta: Ghost Town: A Novel

Wednesday, April 29 | Cambridge Public Library

Harvard Book Store welcomes Tom Perrotta for a discussion of his highly anticipated new novel, Ghost Town​.

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Steve Brusatte: The Story of Birds

Partner Event

Steve Brusatte: The Story of Birds: A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present

Friday, May 1 | Harvard Science Center

Harvard Book Store, the Harvard University Division of Science, and the Harvard Library welcome Steve Brusatte for an inspiring presentation of his new book, The Story of Birds: A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present​.

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