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SUMMARY:North End Pride in the Prado
DESCRIPTION:Join NEMPAC\, the Queer Neighborhood Council\, Boston City Councilor Gabriella Coletta\, State Senator Lydia Edwards\, and Chair of House Ways and Means and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz\, on Tuesday\, June 17th from 5 PM to 7 PM\, for the Annual North End Pride in the Prado. \nEnjoy an evening filled with joy and celebration for our LGBTQIA+ community and allies as we uplift and honor love in all its beautiful forms. Connect with your neighbors in a spirit of unity and celebration. This is a chance to show your support and celebrate love! Bring your friends and family! \nNo need to register just join at 5 PM on the Prado!
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/north-end-pride-in-the-prado/
LOCATION:The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\, 16 Charter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T153000
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SUMMARY:Bunker Hill Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join NEMPAC and The Charlestown Working Theater as we march along with our own trolley in the Bunker Hill Day Parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! \nWhen: Sunday\, June 15th 2025. Parade starts at 12:30pm Where: Participants will gather starting at 11:30 AM on Vine Street in Charlestown. \nClick to Sign up and march with NEMPAC \nFor additional information on the parade\, please visit https://bunkerhillparade.com.
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/bunker-hill-day-parade/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T190000
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CREATED:20250424T144313Z
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SUMMARY:Musical Bingo Night for Ages 55+!
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin us for a fun evening of Musical Bingo hosted by NEMPAC for the 55+ Community! No sign up required! Refreshments and social time during and after. \nThis program is free and funded from 2023 #GivingTuesday Proceeds
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/musical-bingo-night-for-ages-55/
LOCATION:Nazzaro Community Center\, 30 North Bennet St\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250527T204213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T194457Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Private Music Instruction Recitals
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC welcomes you to our Spring Recitals on the Prado and at Charlestown Working Theater this May.  Below is the full recital schedule across all 3 dates.  We hope to see you this spring! \n  \nFULL RECITAL SCHEDULE BELOW \nClick on recital time to access digital program \nJune 8th @ The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\n1 PM -2:15 PM Dan Raney\, Carlos Herrand\, Kayla Farnsworth\, Kendra Comstock\, Rafa Moreno\, Martina Gallo and NEMPAC’s Music Ensemble: Midnight Riders\n2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Steve Allen\, Laura Raty\, Justine Boonstra and Harriet Hung\n4 PM – 5:15 PM Jen Kearney\, Rhaea D’Aliesio\, Jayson Banton\, Steve Allen and Rafa Moreno\n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Krissy Terranova\, Fred Springer\, Xiaolan Ruan\, and Jack Byrne
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/2025-spring-private-music-instruction-recitals-3/
LOCATION:The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\, 16 Charter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEMPAC":MAILTO:info@nempacboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T191008Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Private Music Instruction Recitals
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC welcomes you to our Spring Recitals on the Prado and at Charlestown Working Theater this May.  Below is the full recital schedule across all 3 dates.  We hope to see you this spring! \n  \nFULL RECITAL SCHEDULE BELOW \nMay 28th @ Charlestown Working Theater\n6:30-8:00- Open to all teen and adult students \nMay 31st @ The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\nClick on link to access digital program\n10 AM – 11:15 AM Kendra Comstock\, Rafael Natan\, Dan Raney \, Luping Xu and Erika Rohrberg- Rain location at Charlestown Working Theater\n11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Anna Samoilava\, Xiaolan Ruan\, Dan Raney\, and Luping Xu- Rain Location at 390 Commerical Street- Bijoux De la Vida Art Gallery\n1 PM – 2:15 PM Laura Raty\, Justine Boonstra\, Steve Allen and Brian Urra\n2:30 PM – 4 PM Bailey Kolapudi\, Shawn Meehan\, Laura Raty and Kayla Farnsworth \nJune 8th @ The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\n1 PM -2:15 PM Dan Raney\, Carlos Herrand and Martina Gallo\n2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Steve Allen and Harriet Hung\n4 PM – 5:15 PM Jen Kearney\, Rhaea D’Aliesio\, Jayson Banton\, and Rafa Moreno\n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Krissy Terranova\, Fred Springer and Jack Byrne
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/2025-spring-private-music-instruction-recitals/
LOCATION:The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\, 16 Charter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T194013Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga to Music Drop In Series
DESCRIPTION:Yoga to Music Drop In Classes at the Charlestown Working Theater! Join us for themed Yoga to Music Drop-in Classes this Spring! This class combines traditional yoga poses with movement exercises\, music\, and art. Yoga provides not only exercise but also a wellness experience that will last a lifetime. This class is for students ages 3-5 years old. \n-Sunday\, April 13th 10am – 10:45am: Dinosaurs!\n-Sunday\, May 18th 10am – 10:45am: Pet Shop!\n-Sunday\, June 1st 10am – 10:45am: Mermaids and Pirates! \nClasses are $25 each \nClick Here to Register for Yoga to Music!
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/yoga-to-music-drop-in-series/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEMPAC":MAILTO:info@nempacboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250527T203953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T191624Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Private Music Instruction Recitals
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC welcomes you to our Spring Recitals on the Prado and at Charlestown Working Theater this May.  Below is the full recital schedule across all 3 dates.  We hope to see you this spring! \n  \nFULL RECITAL SCHEDULE BELOW \nMay 28th @ Charlestown Working Theater\n6:30-8:00- Open to all teen and adult students \nMay 31st @ The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\nClick on link to access digital program\n10 AM – 11:15 AM Kendra Comstock\, Rafael Natan\, Dan Raney \, Luping Xu and Erika Rohrberg- Rain location at Charlestown Working Theater\n11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Anna Samoilava\, Xiaolan Ruan\, Dan Raney\, and Luping Xu- Rain Location at 390 Commerical Street- Bijoux De la Vida Art Gallery\n1 PM – 2:15 PM Laura Raty\, Justine Boonstra\, Steve Allen and Brian Urra\n2:30 PM – 4 PM Bailey Kolapudi\, Shawn Meehan\, Laura Raty and Kayla Farnsworth \nJune 8th @ The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\n1 PM -2:15 PM Dan Raney\, Carlos Herrand and Martina Gallo\n2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Steve Allen and Harriet Hung\n4 PM – 5:15 PM Jen Kearney\, Rhaea D’Aliesio\, Jayson Banton\, and Rafa Moreno\n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Krissy Terranova\, Fred Springer and Jack Byrne
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/2025-spring-private-music-instruction-recitals-2/
LOCATION:The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\, 16 Charter Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250501T201021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T203849Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Spring Teen & Adult Private Music Instruction Recitals
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC welcomes you to our Spring Recitals on the Prado and at Charlestown Working Theater this May.  Join us on May 28th for our Teen and Adult recital at Charlestown Working Theater. \nBelow is the full recital schedule across all 3 dates.  We hope to see you this spring! \nIf you are a teen or adult Private Music Instruction (PMI) student and would like to participate in our Spring Teen/Adult PMI Recital on 5/28\, please click the button below: \nSign Up to Perform \n  \nFULL RECITAL SCHEDULE BELOW \nMay 28th @ Charlestown Working Theater\n6:30-8:00- Open to all teen and adult students \nMay 31st @ The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\n10 AM – 11:15 AM Kendra Comstock\, Rafael Natan\, Luping Xu and Erika Rohrberg\n11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Anna Samoilava\, Xiaolan Ruan and Ben Xia\n1 PM – 2:15 PM Laura Raty\, Justine Boonstra and Brian Urra\n2:30 PM – 4 PM Bailey Kolapudi\, Shawn Meehan and Kayla Farnsworth \nJune 8th @ The Prado (Paul Revere Mall)\n1 PM -2:15 PM Dan Raney\, Carlos Herrand and Martina Gallo\n2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Steve Allen and Harriet Hung\n4 PM – 5:15 PM Jen Kearney\, Rhaea D’Aliesio\, Jayson Banton\, and Rafa Moreno\n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Krissy Terranova\, Fred Springer and Jack Byrne
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/2025-spring-teen-adult-private-music-instruction-recitals/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T200000
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CREATED:20250403T204722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T153029Z
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SUMMARY:55+ Dance Class at Nazzaro Center - CANCELED!
DESCRIPTION:55+ Dance Class at Nazzaro Center – THIS EVENT IS CANCELED!  We will reschedule soon. \nThis is a 45 minutes class covers basic dance moves and introduces varying styles of dance led by NEMPAC’s Instructor Sami Mirrer. \nNo sign up required – show up in comfy clothes and ready to groove! Refreshments and social time during and after. \nThis program is free and funded from 2023 #GivingTuesday Proceeds
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/55-dance-class-at-nazzaro-center/
LOCATION:Nazzaro Community Center\, 30 North Bennet St\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEMPAC":MAILTO:info@nempacboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250422T182018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T192807Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Nights
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Nights are BACK at Boston Public Market for winter and spring 2025! We loved expanding this community-favorite event to reach even more artists of all abilities and look forward to continuing this collaboration. Join us on Friday\, May 23rd at 6 PM for our next installment! Come nosh with the market’s vendors\, grab a drink at the Pine Bar and enjoy live\, local music. An accompanist will be provided. Performance registration will open two weeks prior to the date of the event. *We ask now that audience members also register to attend along with our performers. \nWe hope you will join us back at Boston Public Market for our first Open Mic Night of 2025. \nWhen: Friday\, May 23rd. Doors open at 5:30 PM\, performances begin at 6 PM.   Registration is will be live a couple of weeks before the date of the event. \nWho: ANYONE can sign up to perform as long as they are 18+\, and all are welcome to attend. Performers from the Boston community\, as well as faculty and adult students from our music school\, are invited to participate regardless of age\, experience or instrument! \nWhere: Boston Public Market – 100 Hanover Street\, Boston\, MA 02108 \nJoin us for a great night out with friends and live entertainment as we expand a community favorite to Boston Public Market! \nRegister to Perform or Attend Open Mic Night \n  \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/open-mic-nights-18/
LOCATION:Boston Public Market\, 100 Hanover Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250407T193742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T194013Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga to Music Drop In Series
DESCRIPTION:Yoga to Music Drop In Classes at the Charlestown Working Theater! Join us for themed Yoga to Music Drop-in Classes this Spring! This class combines traditional yoga poses with movement exercises\, music\, and art. Yoga provides not only exercise but also a wellness experience that will last a lifetime. This class is for students ages 3-5 years old. \n-Sunday\, April 13th 10am – 10:45am: Dinosaurs!\n-Sunday\, May 18th 10am – 10:45am: Pet Shop!\n-Sunday\, June 1st 10am – 10:45am: Mermaids and Pirates! \nClasses are $25 each \nClick Here to Register for Yoga to Music!
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/yoga-to-music-drop-in-series/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEMPAC":MAILTO:info@nempacboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250320T211839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T172937Z
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SUMMARY:Springtime Cabaret - A Variety Concert Featuring NEMPAC Faculty
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce NEMPAC’s Springtime Cabaret – A Variety Concert Featuring NEMPAC Faculty\, on Saturday\, May 17th at 7:30 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) at the Charlestown Working Theater – a special evening out with family and friends to celebrate the warmer weather and a the conclusion of the school year! \nThis spirited cabaret features eight of NEMPAC’s esteemed faculty\, all of whom are accomplished musicians and performers in the Boston area. With performances on the piano\, guitar\, drums\, and from vocalists\, this promises to be a night of beautiful\, festive\, and entertaining music. \nRepertoire at the Springtime Cabaret will include jazz songs\, folk\, indie-rock\, classical\, Broadway favorites\, and original music! \nTICKETING: \n12 Tickets Available total (4 tables only) \n-$75 VIP Tickets – Each table seats 3 people at $75/each\, and includes 2 drink tickets per person and seating at bistro tables in the front row (You have to purchase the entire table at $225 per table) \n74 Tickets Available \n-$35 for general admission – includes 1 drink ticket per person \n-Pay-What-You-Can  \nTickets are now on sale!  We would love to see lots of families coming out to support their instructors! \nPurchase Tickets Here! \nFeatured Faculty Musicians (in alphabetical order):\nSteve Allen…..guitar and voice\nAbbie Anderson…..voice\nJustine Boonstra…..voice\nJack Byrne..…guitar and voice\nCarlos Herrand..…guitar\nHarriet Hung..…piano and voice\nShawn Meehan…..drums\nLuping Xu…..piano \n* Please note that this concert is not suitable for children under the age of 14 \nParking info: NEMPAC will reserve two spots for attendees with mobility issues right outside the front of Charlestown Working Theater. There are is 2 hour parking spots on Bunker Hill Street adjacent to CWT. Most other parking is residential only\, so just lookout for signs when parking. \nAccessibility: The black box theater at Charlestown Working Theater is full handicap accessible. If you have any accessbility concerns please reach out to Steve Allen at sallen@nempacboston.org or call 857 239 9997.
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/springtime-cabaret-a-variety-concert-featuring-nempac-faculty/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250516T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250220T164923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T180646Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Nights
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC ‘s Open Mic Night returns to Castle Island Brewing Company in 2025! We are excited to bring NEMPAC’s Open Mic Nights to a new venue and new neighborhood. Join us on Friday\, May 16th at 6:30 PM for our next installment! Grab a beverage from the brewery and enjoy your local community members try out new tunes! \nThis exciting partnership allows us to engage with a new Boston community and showcase a variety of talented artists. We are eager to welcome new and diverse musical performances to the stage. All forms of creative expression are encouraged. \n*Unlimited audience space is available\, so there is no need for advanced sign up\, unless you plan to perform. \nWe hope you will join us at Castle Island Brewing Company for our Open Mic Nights of 2025. \nWhen: Friday\, May 16th. Brewery opens at 5 PM\, performances begin at 6:30 PM. \nWho: ANYONE can sign up to perform as long as they are 18+\, and all are welcome to attend. Performers from the Boston community\, as well as faculty and adult students from our music school\, are invited to participate regardless of age\, experience or instrument!  *** Please note that the brewery is 21+ AFTER 8 PM! \nWhere: Castle Island Brewing Company – 10 Old Colony Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02127 \nSign up to Perform or Attend! \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/open-mic-nights-19/
LOCATION:Castle Island Brewing Company\, 10 Old Colony Avenue\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250203T203915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T154518Z
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SUMMARY:Annie Jr.
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC presents the Spring 2025 Mainstage Musical\, Annie Jr.! \nBased on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical\, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners\, Thomas Meehan\, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin\, Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. \nWith equal measures of pluck and positivity\, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations\, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks\, his personal secretary\, Grace Farrell\, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. \nJoin NEMPAC for this family favorite musical and our incredible cast consisting of 29 stars-to-be in grades 3-8. \nPurchase Annie Jr. Tickets Here! \nView our Annie Jr. Digital Program Here
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/annie-jr/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Charlestown High School\, 240 Medford St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Student Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250203T203915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T154518Z
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SUMMARY:Annie Jr.
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC presents the Spring 2025 Mainstage Musical\, Annie Jr.! \nBased on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical\, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners\, Thomas Meehan\, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin\, Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. \nWith equal measures of pluck and positivity\, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations\, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks\, his personal secretary\, Grace Farrell\, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. \nJoin NEMPAC for this family favorite musical and our incredible cast consisting of 29 stars-to-be in grades 3-8. \nPurchase Annie Jr. Tickets Here! \nView our Annie Jr. Digital Program Here
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/annie-jr/2025-05-03/2/
LOCATION:Charlestown High School\, 240 Medford St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Student Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250203T203915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T154518Z
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SUMMARY:Annie Jr.
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC presents the Spring 2025 Mainstage Musical\, Annie Jr.! \nBased on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical\, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners\, Thomas Meehan\, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin\, Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. \nWith equal measures of pluck and positivity\, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations\, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks\, his personal secretary\, Grace Farrell\, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. \nJoin NEMPAC for this family favorite musical and our incredible cast consisting of 29 stars-to-be in grades 3-8. \nPurchase Annie Jr. Tickets Here! \nView our Annie Jr. Digital Program Here
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/annie-jr/2025-05-03/1/
LOCATION:Charlestown High School\, 240 Medford St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Student Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250203T203915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T154518Z
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SUMMARY:Annie Jr.
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC presents the Spring 2025 Mainstage Musical\, Annie Jr.! \nBased on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical\, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners\, Thomas Meehan\, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin\, Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. \nWith equal measures of pluck and positivity\, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations\, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks\, his personal secretary\, Grace Farrell\, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. \nJoin NEMPAC for this family favorite musical and our incredible cast consisting of 29 stars-to-be in grades 3-8. \nPurchase Annie Jr. Tickets Here! \nView our Annie Jr. Digital Program Here
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/annie-jr/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Charlestown High School\, 240 Medford St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Student Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20241002T175416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T160157Z
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SUMMARY:Sink into Me
DESCRIPTION:Part of NEMPAC’s collaborative new Artist Series\, Pearl Scott’s Sink into Me concert is inspired by Social Justice Movements with music influences of Nina Simone\, Esperanza Spalding\, and India Arie. She will intersperse poetry and quotes between songs in the program that reflect upon her life and experience as a black artist and military veteran. \nThis concert will feature R&B and Jazz\, and the talents of the following artist: \nPearl Scott: (Voice and Guitar) \nDATE: Friday\, April 18th @ 7:30 PM to 9 PM \nVENUE: City Winery Boston | Haymarket Lounge \nADDRESS: 80 Beverly St\, Boston\, MA 02114 \nTICKETS: Click for Tickets! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nABOUT PEARL SCOTT: Originally from Indiana\, Pearl Scott currently lives in Boston\, MA. She spent four years as a vocalist in the U.S. Army Bands stationed at Fort Liberty\, NC\, and Fort Knox\, KY after receiving a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. Accomplished in her songwriting and performance capabilities\, she has been working actively to develop various recording projects including original music. She has an album and multiple singles available for purchase/stream. Follow on Instagram @pearlscottmusic and view her website pearlscottmusic.com.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n     \nGabriel Stillman\nSaxophone\nGabe Stillman grew up in Milton\, Massachusetts\, where he studied clarinet with Linda Poland (New Bedford Symphony Orchestra) and saxophone with Bill Vint (John Allmark Jazz Orchestra). He then pursued a bachelor’s degree in music education from Illinois Wesleyan University\, where he studied clarinet with Roger Garrett (Peoria Symphony Orchestra)\, and jazz studies with Dr. Tom Streeter and Dr. Tim Pitchford. After graduating\, Gabe served a four-year active duty tour in the US Army Band at Fort Bragg in North Carolina\, before coming back home to Boston and joining the 215th National Guard Army Band of Massachusetts while pursuing a master’s degree in materials science and engineering at Boston University. He is now a Sargent First-Class in the 215th Army Band and works as an engineer for the US Department of Transportation. Gabe’s favorite ice cream is Cherry Garcia and he rarely bowls above 100. \n \n\n     \nJon Polit\nPiano\nJon is a native Bostonian\, multi-instrumentalist\, and recovering clarinetist. He’s been a fixture of the New England music scene for the past 15+ years\, playing everything from multi-stage folk festivals to intimate chamber music concerts. Though his current focus is jazz piano\, he strives to incorporate this breadth of experience to each new project. \n \n\n     \nWill Mabuza\nBass\nBorn in Somerville\, Massachusetts\, bassist William Mabuza has dedicated his time and passion into the understanding and development of jazz\, Soul music and contemporary art. His heroes include the likes of John Coltrane\, Miles Davis\, Cecil Taylor\, and all of those who desired to push music beyond the conventional limits of what was thought possible. As a 2023 graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music\, William has studied under the mentorship of notable artists such as Cecil Mcbee\, Dave Holland\, Nasheet Waits\, and Jason Moran\, among others\, in pursuit of his own musical prowess and evolution. Choosing to speak the musical tradition through jazz and free improvisation\, he hopes to one day carry the lineage of those who inspired his journey. \n \n\n     \nMark Valdes\nDrums\nMark Valdes is a drummer\, educator\, and composer based in Los Angeles who has performed at venues and festivals across The United States sharing the stage with world-class artists such as John Daversa\, Poncho Sanchez\, Bob Mintzer\, Barbara Morrison\, Gordon Goodwin\, Wayne Bergeron\, and Vardan Ovsepian. Some notable venues/events include The Monterey Jazz Festival\, The Walt Disney Concert Hall\, The Central Avenue Jazz Festival\, and The Oasis Music Festival in Palm Springs California. \n \n\n\nPARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORT:\nThere are several parking garages within a few minutes’ walk\, including the Haymarket Garage located at 136 Blackstone Street\, with parking maxed at $16 for evenings and weekends. \nThe closest MBTA stations are Haymarket (orange and green lines) about a 5 minute walk\, and North Station (orange and green lines)\, also about a 5 minute walk.\n \nACCESSIBILITY: City Winery Boston is fully handicap accessible.  Their ADA entrance is located at the corner of New Chardon St and N. Washington St. If you need assistance or have questions\, please contact their Concierge at bostonconcierge@citywinery.com or call them at 617-933-8047. For Information about All their Accessibility options please email accessibility@citywinery.com.
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/sink-into-me/
LOCATION:City Winery Boston\, 80 Beverly St\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250418T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250418T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T204911Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Nights
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC ‘s Open Mic Night returns to Castle Island Brewing Company in 2025! We are excited to bring NEMPAC’s Open Mic Nights to a new venue and new neighborhood. Join us on Friday\, April 18th at 6:30 PM for our next installment! Grab a beverage from the brewery and enjoy your local community members try out new tunes! \nThis exciting partnership allows us to engage with a new Boston community and showcase a variety of talented artists. We are eager to welcome new and diverse musical performances to the stage. All forms of creative expression are encouraged. \n*Unlimited audience space is available\, so there is no need for advanced sign up\, unless you plan to perform. \nWe hope you will join us at Castle Island Brewing Company for our Open Mic Nights of 2025. \nWhen: Friday\, April 18th. Brewery opens at 5 PM\, performances begin at 6:30 PM. \nWho: ANYONE can sign up to perform as long as they are 18+\, and all are welcome to attend. Performers from the Boston community\, as well as faculty and adult students from our music school\, are invited to participate regardless of age\, experience or instrument!  *** Please note that the brewery is 21+ AFTER 8 PM! \nWhere: Castle Island Brewing Company – 10 Old Colony Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02127 \nRegister to Perform or Attend! \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/open-mic-nights-17/
LOCATION:Castle Island Brewing Company\, 10 Old Colony Avenue\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250407T193742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T194013Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga to Music Drop In Series
DESCRIPTION:Yoga to Music Drop In Classes at the Charlestown Working Theater! Join us for themed Yoga to Music Drop-in Classes this Spring! This class combines traditional yoga poses with movement exercises\, music\, and art. Yoga provides not only exercise but also a wellness experience that will last a lifetime. This class is for students ages 3-5 years old. \n-Sunday\, April 13th 10am – 10:45am: Dinosaurs!\n-Sunday\, May 18th 10am – 10:45am: Pet Shop!\n-Sunday\, June 1st 10am – 10:45am: Mermaids and Pirates! \nClasses are $25 each \nClick Here to Register for Yoga to Music!
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/yoga-to-music-drop-in-series/2025-04-13/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250220T191830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T183245Z
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SUMMARY:Muse: A Salute to Divas - Tween Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Muse: A Salute to Divas – Tween Edition is a tribute style concert experience which pays homage to popular female singers covering a mix of younger and older artists like Taylor Swift\, Olivia Roderigo\, Adele\, Dua Lipa\, Natasha Bedingfield\, Sarah Barellies\, Pink\, Ariana Grande\, etc. Featuring powerhouse female vocalists and a dynamic “house” backing band\, songs will have empowering themes\, concluding with a Q&A/Meet & Greet. \nThis concert is intended for tweens ages 8-17 and their families. \nClick to reserve your spot! \nThis program is supported by the Charlestown Community Impact Fund\, the Massachusetts General Hospital Smart Choices Grant\, and our partners at the Charlestown Working Theater. 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/muse-a-salute-to-divas-tween-edition/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250203T195306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T153703Z
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SUMMARY:NEMPAC Junior Trouper's Winnie the Pooh
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC Junior Troupers presents Winnie the Pooh\, By A. A. Milne\, adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller. Two classes\, 33 students grades 1 & 2\, have combined to bring this classic tale to life! \nWHAT:  NEMPAC Junior Troupers present Winnie the Pooh\nWHEN: Friday\, March 28th @ 6 PM and Saturday\, March 29th @ 3 PM\nWHERE: Charlestown Working Theater\nADDRESS: 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA 02129 \n*Please note that tickets are limited to parents/caregivers of our students at this time.  If more tickets open up we will communicate that. \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/nempac-junior-troupers-winnie-the-pooh/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEMPAC":MAILTO:info@nempacboston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250203T195306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T153703Z
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SUMMARY:NEMPAC Junior Trouper's Winnie the Pooh
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC Junior Troupers presents Winnie the Pooh\, By A. A. Milne\, adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller. Two classes\, 33 students grades 1 & 2\, have combined to bring this classic tale to life! \nWHAT:  NEMPAC Junior Troupers present Winnie the Pooh\nWHEN: Friday\, March 28th @ 6 PM and Saturday\, March 29th @ 3 PM\nWHERE: Charlestown Working Theater\nADDRESS: 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA 02129 \n*Please note that tickets are limited to parents/caregivers of our students at this time.  If more tickets open up we will communicate that. \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/nempac-junior-troupers-winnie-the-pooh/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Student Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20241002T173809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T230623Z
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SUMMARY:Persian Songs Old + New - Sold Out!
DESCRIPTION:Please note this concert is SOLD OUT! \nPart of NEMPAC’s collaborative new Artist Series\, Vanessa Naghdi\, Fred Springer\, and Sepehr Davallou will present Persian Songs Old + New\, a concert featuring well-known Persian songs as well as new and contemporary songs by Persian composers. This concert will amplify the voices of this underrepresented group\, bringing awareness\, understanding\, and the celebration of different cultures. \nThe beauty in Persian culture is that it spans centuries of time—and throughout its history—has been connected to all generations\, both in the past and now in the present. Vanessa Naghdi is half-Persian and much of her family is from Iran.  Sepehr Davallou is an Iranian citizen living and working in Boston\, having just finished graduate studies at New England Conservatory. There is a sizable Persian community in the Boston area who greatly appreciate and support the arts\, music\, and literature\, as these areas of artistic expression are so much a part of Persian culture. The melodies and texts presented in this concert will present beautiful songs that can be connected to—and understood by—anyone and everyone\, bringing together different people from diverse communities. \nBy presenting this concert at the Bijou de la Vida Gallery\, owned by Iranian art collector Ramin Khoshatefeh\, these artists will present an immersive experience surrounded by many pieces of Persian artwork. This unique\, non-traditional space reflects the music being performed and is a welcoming\, intimate space for community members to feel a sense of belonging. \nThis concert will feature Pop\, Folks\, World\, Traditional\, and Classical music\, with the talents of the following artists: \nVanessa Naghdi: Voice\nFred Springer: Guitar\nSepehr Davallou: Piano \nDATE: Friday\, March 21st 2025 at 7 PM\nVENUE: Bijou de la Vida Gallery\nADDRESS: 390 Commercial Street\, Boston\, MA 02113  | North End \nPurchase Tickets Here! \n\n\n\n\nABOUT VANESSA NAGHDI: Vanessa Naghdi is a Persian-American soprano originally from the Washington\, D.C. area. This past season\, she made her international debut as Cleopatra with Opéra Queens and sang as Soprano Soloist in Exsultate\, jubilate with Salem Philharmonic Orchestra. She has performed with various opera companies and has been awarded by the Dorothy Lincoln Smith Voice Competition and The American Prize in Vocal Performance.\n\n\n\nABOUT FRED SPRINGER: Fred Springer is an artist dedicated to sharing music and art through performance\, outreach\, and education. He has performed across three continents and has won top prizes in international solo guitar and ensemble competitions. He holds degrees in Classical Guitar Performance and Art History and arranges music for guitar with a passion for visual art and film.\n\n\n\nABOUT SEPEHR DAVALLOU: Sepehr Davallou is a pianist\, coach\, and aspiring conductor\, having recently completed a vocal coaching degree at New England Conservatory. He holds a Master’s degree in Collaborative Piano from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tehran. Sepehr has taught piano\, harmony\, and solfege at various music schools and has served as a teaching assistant at NEC.\n\nView and download Translations below:
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/persian-songs-old-new/
LOCATION:Bijou de la Vida Gallery\, 390 Commercial Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250321T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20250321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250220T162823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T173748Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Nights
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC ‘s Open Mic Night returns to Castle Island Brewing Company in 2025! We are excited to bring NEMPAC’s Open Mic Nights to a new venue and new neighborhood. Join us on Friday\, March 21st at 6:30 PM for our next installment! Grab a beverage from the brewery and enjoy your local community members try out new tunes! \nThis exciting partnership allows us to engage with a new Boston community and showcase a variety of talented artists. We are eager to welcome new and diverse musical performances to the stage. All forms of creative expression are encouraged. \nClick to Sign Up and Perform! \n*Unlimited audience space is available\, so there is no need for advanced sign up\, unless you plan to perform. \nWe hope you will join us at Castle Island Brewing Company for our Open Mic Nights of 2025. \nWhen: Friday\, March 21st. Brewery opens at 5 PM\, performances begin at 6:30 PM. \nWho: ANYONE can sign up to perform as long as they are 18+\, and all are welcome to attend. Performers from the Boston community\, as well as faculty and adult students from our music school\, are invited to participate regardless of age\, experience or instrument!  *** Please note that the brewery is 21+ AFTER 8 PM! \nWhere: Castle Island Brewing Company – 10 Old Colony Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02127 \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/open-mic-nights-16/
LOCATION:Castle Island Brewing Company\, 10 Old Colony Avenue\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250131T190415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T152148Z
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Musical Night: The Greatest Showman
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family to the theater for a fun musical evening! Sing along to your favorite songs from The Greatest Showman\, while enjoying a movie that everyone will love. Families are encouraged to bring pillows and blankets and wear their comfiest pajamas! Popcorn and light refreshments will be available for purchase.  Recommended for ages 8 to adult.  Details are below: \nWHEN: Friday\, March 14th @ 6 PM \nWHERE: Charlestown Working Theater \nADDRESS: 442 Bunker Hill Avenue\, Charlestown\, MA 02129 \nThis event is FREE.  No registration is needed to attend. \n*Please note\, children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. \nThis program is supported by the Charlestown Community Impact Fund\, the Massachusetts General Hospital Smart Choices Grant\, and our partners at the Charlestown Working Theater.  \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/family-movie-musical-night-the-greatest-showman/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250218T151113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T220848Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Program Open House
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Adult Learners! Stop by NEMPAC’s Tileston Building on March 12th anytime from 6 – 7pm for more information on our adult classes and lessons and to take a FREE trial voice lesson and/or an adult guitar or ukulele trial class! With the Spring Session right around the corner\, this is a great opportunity to see what you like before signing up!  Light refreshments will be served. So raise a glass with us and learn about NEMAPC’s Adult Programming! \nNo registration necessary.  Just join us on the day! \nPlease note that this event is for adults 18+. \n 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/adult-program-open-house/
LOCATION:50 Tileston Street in the North End
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T050507
CREATED:20250130T194425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T221009Z
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SUMMARY:A Community Concert with Alastair Moock and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-nominated family musician Alastair Moock brings his unique brand of upbeat\, socially-conscious Americana music for all ages to NEMPAC! \nAlastair Moock is an award-winning singer-songwriter; a Grammy-nominated family musician; a social justice and songwriting educator for all ages; and co-founder of The Opening Doors Project\, an anti-racist music organization. The Boston Globe calls him “one of the town’s best and most adventurous songwriters” and The Washington Post says “every song is a gem.” \nPlease join us for this free family concert. We do ask that you register in advance. Details below: \nWHEN: Sunday\, March 2nd from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM \nWHERE: Charlestown Working Theater \nADDRESS: 442 Bunker Hill Avenue\, Charlestown\, MA 02129 \nTICKETS: FREE – REGISTER HERE! \nThis program is supported by the Charlestown Community Impact Fund\, the Massachusetts General Hospital Smart Choices Grant\, and our partners at the Charlestown Working Theater. 
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/a-community-concert-with-alastair-moock/
LOCATION:Charlestown Working Theater\, 442 Bunker Hill St\, Charlestown\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Student Event
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Nights
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC ‘s Open Mic Night returns to Castle Island Brewing Company in 2025! We are excited to bring NEMPAC’s Open Mic Nights to a new venue and new neighborhood. Join us on Friday\, February 21st at 6:30 PM for our next installment! Grab a beverage from the brewery and enjoy your local community members try out new tunes! \nThis exciting partnership allows us to engage with a new Boston community and showcase a variety of talented artists. We are eager to welcome new and diverse musical performances to the stage. All forms of creative expression are encouraged. \n*Unlimited audience space is available\, so there is no need for advanced sign up\, unless you plan to perform. \nWe hope you will join us at Castle Island Brewing Company for our first Open Mic Night of 2025. \nWhen: Friday\, February 21st. Brewery opens at 5 PM\, performances begin at 6:30 PM. \nWho: ANYONE can sign up to perform as long as they are 18+\, and all are welcome to attend. Performers from the Boston community\, as well as faculty and adult students from our music school\, are invited to participate regardless of age\, experience or instrument!  *** Please note that the brewery is 21+ AFTER 8 PM! \nWhere: Castle Island Brewing Company – 10 Old Colony Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02127 \nRegister to Perform
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/open-mic-nights-15/
LOCATION:Castle Island Brewing Company\, 10 Old Colony Avenue\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Amore Concert - Love Songs Through the Ages
DESCRIPTION:NEMPAC returns to Ristorante Lucia for its annual Amore Concert – Love Songs Through the Ages in the North End.   \nThe Amore Concert is a celebration of love for all people. Our theme\, “Love Songs Through the Ages” will encompass music from the Baroque era to the music of today. The goal is for every audience member to resonate with a love song\, no matter their age or background. From Handel to Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars\, we hope the audience feels inspired to celebrate love.\n \nTICKETS ON SALE ON WEDNESDAY\, JANUARY 8TH! \nWHEN: Tuesday\, February 11th @ 7 PM | Doors open at 6:30 PM\nWHERE: Ristorante Lucia\nADDRESS: 415 Hanover St.\, Boston\, MA 02113\nTICKETS: $95/person (includes 3-course prix-fixe meal with further details below). \nEach ticket purchased includes a 3-course gourmet Italian prix-fixe meal\, inclusive of soft drinks and non-espresso coffee beverages.  There will be a cash bar for alcohol and espresso beverages.  Gratuity is not included in the ticket price.  Seating at this event will be community-style dining\, but NEMPAC can also accommodate groups of 4-10 as available.  Groups should purchase their tickets under one purchaser\, so we can ensure the group is sat together. \nCLICK FOR TICKETS! \n  \nMENU BELOW \nFirst Course (Appetizer)\nChoice of one…\n– Hearty Winter Minestrone Abruzzese\n– Insalata Lucia\n \nSecond Course (Entree)\nChoice of one…\n– Maccheroni Chitarra\, tomato sauce with salmon spricciolata\n– Heart Shaped Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli\n– Pollo Lucia\n– Eggplant Parmigiana\n \nThird Course (Dessert)\nChoice of one…\n– Tiramisu  \n– Dessert Sampler:  3 Mini Cannoli  (regular\, chocolate chip\, pistachio)\n \n– Caffe Americano\nFeaturing soprano\, Justine Boonstra; baritone\, Juan Suarez; soprano\, Mariangela Gominho; and pianist\, Sepehr Davallou. \nArtistic Director: Justine Boonstra \n \nJustine Boonstra (Artistic Director & Soprano) \nJustine Boonstra is a Boston-based singer and voice teacher. She holds a Master’s of Music in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston\, MA. \nSome of her favorite roles to date are The Sandman from Hansel and Gretel with NEC Opera and Despina from Così fan tutte with Chicago Summer Opera. \nJustine\, a classically trained Soprano\, also prides herself on being a versatile singer\, performing in many genres ranging from musical theater to pop to jazz.  In recent years\, Justine has enjoyed singing with various wedding bands across the East Coast and writing and performing music of her own. She also debuted the role of Rosie in At Love’s Hearth\, a musical thesis project written by Stephanie Hollenberg\, Harvard alum. \nJustine’s teaching studio consists of 40+ students of all genres and ages. She holds teaching positions at Amy Dancz Music Studio and North End Music Performing Arts (NEMPAC). \nWhile not singing\, Justine enjoys yoga\, dancing\, baking\, and trying new restaurants with her husband\, Eli. \nJuan Suarez (Baritone): \nBaritone\, Juan Suarez\, is a well established performer in the Boston area\, performing frequently with organizations such as Odyssey Opera\, MassOpera\, Opera Del West\, Boston Opera & Zarzuela\, and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras. \nNotable engagements include world music premieres with Catalyst new music in collaboration with Poet Todd Hearon and Composer Jonathan Mitchell; and with Sparks & Wiry Cries in New York City\, premiering an original poem set to music by Composer Laura Nevitt. Juan can also be heard singing in the chorus of Boston Modern Opera Project’s Grammy nominated recording of The Lord of Cries\, written by composer John Corigliano and librettist Mark Adamo. \nRecent and Upcoming engagements include performances as bass soloist in G.F Handel’s Messiah \, an upcoming role debut as Falke in Johann Strauss’ comic Operetta\, Die Fledermaus\, and his third consecutive production with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras in their performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Grand Opera\, Don Carlos.\n \nJuan holds Music Degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music and Stetson University. \nMariangela Gominho (Soprano): \nMariangela Gominho\, Soprano\, is a singer and voice teacher based in Boston\, Massachusetts. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Duquesne University and Master’s degree in Vocal Pedagogy at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. \nDuring her undergraduate studies\, she performed as Suor Genevieve in Suor Angelica and covered the role of Belinda in Dido and Aeneas\, as well as participated in programs at the Franco American Vocal Academy and New England Conservatory’s Summer Opera Studio. \nAs a language lover\, Mariangela has experience performing in various languages\, from Portuguese to Tagalog to Icelandic. In 2016\, she was the first music performance major to receive the prestigious Honors Endowed Fellows Grant at Duquesne University. With the grant\, she studied Icelandic folk and classical music in Iceland and presented the pieces in a public lecture-recital. \nMariangela is the music director of St. Benedict’s Parish in Somerville\, and holds teaching positions at Winsor School\, Cheverus Catholic School\, and Amy Dancz Voice Studio. She also maintains her own private studio. \nWhen not making music\, Mariangela enjoys crafting\, traveling\, and dragging friends to spin class. \nSepehr Davallou (Pianist) \nSepehr is a pianist and vocal coach based in Boston. He has served as an assistant music director for the production of Gluck’s Orfeo at NEMPAC\, and worked as pianist on such productions as Britten’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” at Miami Music Festival\, “Die Fledermaus” and “Die Zauberflöte” at NEC and also Maryland Opera Studio. \nPassionate about text\, poetry and artsong\, he has appeared on five Liederabend series at NEC spanning repertoire from Mozart to folk and contemporary music. \nHe has attended the Aspen Music Festival\, “Dandelion Opera Institute”\, and “Collaborative Pianist Institute” where he got to work with renowned artists such as Martin Katz\, and Warren Jones. \nSepehr has a BM in Piano Performance from University of Tehran\, an MM in Collaborative Piano from University of Maryland and a Graduate Diploma in Opera Coaching from New England Conservatory.  His mentors are Cameron Stowe\, JJ Penna\, Tanya Blaich and Rita Sloan.
URL:https://nempacboston.org/event/amore-concert-love-songs-through-the-ages/
LOCATION:Ristorante Lucia\, 415 Hanover Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Opera Project
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