Chapter & Verse at Loring Greenough House
December 8, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Loring-Greenough House, 12 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Please join us for an evening of readings by local authors.
Suggested donation: $5.00 or whatever you can afford. (We mean this. We would rather have you than your money.) Free refreshments are served.
Parking Information: The Loring-Greenough House has a parking lot, but four spaces are reserved for ZIP Cars. Please respect these spaces, and also please try not to park on the grass. There is nonrestricted street parking and a large, free public parking lot off Centre Street between Burroughs and Thomas Streets just a block from the Loring-Greenough House.
For more information check our website at http://jamaicapondpoets.com/ or email
[email protected] or call 617-325-8388
Pizza Party PopUp at the Blue Frog Bakery
Every Friday @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Blue Frog Bakery, 3 Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
ComedySportz Boston
Every Friday @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Riot Theater, 146A South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
ComedySportz is in 26+ cities nationwide, in Europe, and now...Boston! Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot, in the spirit of TV's Whose Line Is It Anyway? A referee governs the action, calling fouls and keeping the match moving at a blistering pace. ComedySportz is known for creating a show geared toward the audience and what they want to see. It's perfect for dates, a night out on the town, or even quality time with the family. Family-friendly and appropriate.
$12-15
https://www.theriottheater.com/csz.html
Riot Theater Comedy: Your Freaky Family! - FREE
Every Friday @ 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Riot Theater, 146 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
FREE IMPROV COMEDY SHOW at The Riot Theater,
We all know it... the holidays and seeing extended family can be stressful! C'mon out and laugh at the insanity that is the holiday season. From your dad's want for an earlier Christmas, to your drunk uncle on Thanksgiving, to your aunt's judgement eyes on Hanukkah, we'll talk about the stress we all face from the holidays and our families - and chat about it with you all! Come watch some of Boston's best improvisors make you laugh, cry, and probably reconsider spending the holidays at your childhood home!
Featured and Recommended by:
+ Boston Magazine - "It's improv comedy with a heartbreak twist"
+ Boston.com - "Do this instead of sending your ex an angry text message."
+ BU Today - "Top notch improv group"
Friends of the JP Library Book Sale
December 9, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 12 Sedgwick St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
A great way to start off your holiday shopping while also supporting the Jamaica Plain Branch Library. We will offer gently used books and DVDs all with bargain rates (all items just $1 or $2). Books for all ages and in every genre. Book dealers please note - we ask that you do not use scanners at this December book sale and we will restrict purchases to no more than 20 items at a time.
JP Knit & Stitch: FABRIC PRINTING: HOLIDAY EDITION!
December 9, 2017 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
J P Knit & Stitch, 461 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
http://jpknitandstitch.com/events/fabric-printing-special-ed/
Join us this holiday season for a very special edition of our 1 day Fabric Printing Workshop! Included in the class fee will be your very own copy of Making Magazine, No. 4 (the popular periodical for knitters and makers of all stripes to inspire all your holiday making), 6 blank gift tags, 1 yard of blank muslin, and refreshments (the better to craft with my dear!).
This workshop is designed for those who have already taken one of our regular fabric printing workshops. It's a perfect opportunity to continue honing your skills and ideas with expert guidance as you enjoy a cozy afternoon
Come to class with your ideas, tools, and ink; Leave with custom printed gift tags and a yard of fabric-perfect for stitching up the bento project bag pattern included in the magazine or using to wrap a gift that is as unique as the special person on your list. You can choose to carve new blocks in class or print with ones you already have on hand.
ComedySportz Boston
Every Saturday @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Riot Theater, 146A South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
ComedySportz is in 26+ cities nationwide, in Europe, and now...Boston! Two teams battle for laughs and points as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot, in the spirit of TV's Whose Line Is It Anyway? A referee governs the action, calling fouls and keeping the match moving at a blistering pace. ComedySportz is known for creating a show geared toward the audience and what they want to see. It's perfect for dates, a night out on the town, or even quality time with the family. Family-friendly and appropriate.$12-15https://www.theriottheater.com/csz.html
Jeanie Johnston Pub Open Mic
Every Sunday @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Jeanie Johnston Pub, 144 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
Open Mic hosted by Tony Bluze.
jeaniejohnstonpub.com
JP Shines Meeting
December 12, 2017 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Coldwell Banker Jamaica Plain, 713 Centre St, Boston, MA 02130, USA
A Jamaica Plain Business and Professional Association (JP BAPA) initiative called JP Shines to keep local streets clean, centered around the Boston Shines effort. Boston Shines is an annual citywide street cleaning initiative.
The JP Shines campaign asks shop owners to pledge to clean their storefronts and gutters daily to maintain a higher standard of cleanliness in the neighborhood.
Loring Greenough House: Collage Night with Cristina Rosa Nelson
December 12, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Loring-Greenough House, 12 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
Join Jamaica Plain artist Cristina Rosa Nelson for a mixed-media collage workshop at the LGH on Tuesday, December 12!
Please bring:
- scissors
- Swatches of paper to use in your collage, such as copies of photographs, scraps of wrapping paper, magazine, book, or catalog illustrations and text.
- If desired, 3-D objects, like buttons or large beads
A small board, brushes, and acrylic medium will be provided.
Reserve your spot online! Participation is limited to 10, so register early!
Cost: suggested donation $10, but pay what you can.
You can see more of Cris's work here: boxologymixedmedia.com
JP BAPA Holiday Party
December 13, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Taylor House Bed And Breakfast, 50 Burroughs St, Boston, MA 02130, USA
The Holiday Party and General Meeting of the Jamaica Plain Business & Professional Association (BAPA)
will be on Wednesday, December 13 at Taylor House Bed and Breakfast, 50 Burroughs Street, starting at 6:00pm.
There will be great food and refreshments. Catered by Daryl of Persimmon Catering.
There will also be an election for new Board members.
Winners of the Business District Holiday Decoration contest will be announced and prizes awarded.
We will also have door prize drawings.
All business people (member or not) are invited to the meeting
Businesses' Business Public Safety Meeting
December 14, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
YMCA, 3134 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119, USA
The Businesses' Business committee is set up to promote public safety in the District E-13
business districts, as part of E-13's Strategic Plan.
On the agenda will be a review of issues to work on for street people and the homeless.
Also on the agenda will be public safety issues at Jackson Square MBTA station.
JP Branch Library Book Talk
December 14, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 30 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
Author Reading: Amy Hoffman and Michelle Gabow
A joint reading by two awesome JP authors. Amy Hoffman, known for her nonfiction works, will read from "The Off Season," her first novel. Michelle Gabow, playwright and actor, will read from "God is a Dog," a collection of short stories.
Rep. Liz Malia Office Hours
December 15, 2017 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Jamaica Plain Branch Library, 12 Sedgwick St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
Liz Malia is available to address questions and concerns during her office hours in Jamaica Plain, on the 3rd Friday of every month. Please feel free to contact her office for more information, http://www.replizmalia.com
Gifting for Good
December 16, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
Holiday gift market, featuring fair trade goods, local artists, alternative gifts, food, and music.
JP Knit & Stitch: WALES ST YARNS POP-UP + HOLIDAY PARTY!
December 16, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
J P Knit & Stitch, 461 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
http://jpknitandstitch.com/events/partay-wales-st-yarn/
The holidays can be a crazy time. The world around us has introduced us to all new kinds of crazy this year. Clearly, there is no better time to gather our community together to celebrate the joy and values that unite and motivate us throughout it all-the DIY spirit, the can-do helping hands, the creative souls, local shoppers, passionate activists, devoted stitchers, inclusive knitting circles, and community warriors that make this shop + our neighborhood what it is each and every day of the year. You are our bright spot and so we invite you to take a hot second and come enjoy a bright spot with us!
Stop into the shop Saturday, December 16th and enjoy some complementary refreshments (rumor has it there will be warm mulled cider + cookies!) as you solve your holiday knitting conundrums with the help of one of our experts during our FREE drop-in knitting session from 12-3pm.
We'll also be hosting the talented and all-around awesome Melissa of Wales Street Yarns back in the shop for a Pop-Up Sale (one day only!) featuring her deliciously hand-dyed yarns. If you missed out on her incredibly popular trunk show this past fall, this is your chance to snag some of her skeins-inspired by and dyed right here in Boston.
PLUS-As a special thank you to our community, we'll be offering some (surprise!) free gifts with any qualifying purchase that's at least $50 or $100!
JP Holiday Flea
December 16 and 17, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Spontaneous Celebrations, 45 Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
SEEK + FIND Boston presents its 3rd annual...
JP HOLIDAY FLEA !
@Spontaneous Celebration
45 Danforth St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Stony Brook T Stop - Orange Line
www.JPflea.com
2 Floors
60+ Vendors
Our annual holiday market is back with a bevy of local artists, small businesses and independent merchants covering all your bases this holiday season.
gifts * succulents * records * pottery * art * zines * vintage clothing + accessories * rare & used books * teas * candles * terrariums * handmade soaps * prints * housewares * planters * bodycare * cat toys * jewelry * fiber art * crafts & more!
Boston City Singers at Hope Central Church
December 16, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hope Central Church, 85 Seaverns Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
Annual Winter Stars concerts will feature songs of hope and joy from around the world, performed by children aged 4-18 years old from Boston City Singers' Jamaica Plain and Dorchester programs. The Jamaica Plain concert will showcase the musical talents of Boston City Singers' preschool and elementary school-aged singers, along with those of its newest teen choir, Harmony.
Admission is free. Free-will donations to Boston City Singers' Scholarship Fund will be accepted at the door.
Sol y Canto Family Concert
December 16, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Library: Jamaica Plain
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain
Type of Event: Performing Arts
Cost: Free
Audience: All Ages,Children (Ages 0-5),Children (Ages 6-12),Families
Sol y Canto's bilingual and interactive musical fiesta features toe-tapping plena, son, calypso, reggae and more! Featuring songs from their multiple award-winning children's CD of the same name, Twice as Many Friends/El doble de amigos concerts invite incessant singing and dancing with infectious, be-bopping songs, sparkling vocal harmonies, and high energy sound. Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and bongo player Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist and composer Brian Amador have been lucky enough to spend more than two decades composing, arranging and performing music that moves people inside and out; songs that combine poetic lyrics, commitment to social change, and sabor, the "tastiness" of music that draws you into its story or makes you want to get up and dance.
A Christmas Concert for the Community
December 16, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
1 Roanoke Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
JP Concerts & Open Theatre Project present
The Bostonian's A CHRISTMAS CONCERT FOR THE COMMUNITY
>> ABOUT THE GROUP
The Bostonians is a repertory ensemble of superb New England vocal and instrumental artists founded in 2003 by Richard Conrad, the groundbreaking singer, actor, teacher, director, and impresario.
This annual concert we present seasonal favorites, lesser-known masterpieces, and an audience carol sing-alongs!
Tickets : $15 General Admission $10 Student / Senior / Member $5 Children Under 12
�Available online or at the door
GET TICKETS HERE: https://www.artful.ly/store/events/13993
House open 30 min before concert �Venue is wheelchair accessible, restrooms require assistance for wheelchairs.
Riot Theater Comedy: Stories to Scenes
December 16, 2017 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Riot Theater, 146A South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
STORIES TO SCENES
$10 AND $5 FOR STUDENTS
BUY TICKETS NOW
Improv Jones Boston and MassMouth present Stories to Scenes
Hear real-life tales of humor, tragedy, and more, from renowned storytellers, MassMouth. Plus, see veteran improv comedy group ImprovJones create whole new scenes inspired by the storytellers!
Improv Jones Boston has been entertaining audiences in the Boston area for 10 years. Improv Jones's style is fast-paced, clever and physical - an irreverent mix of comedy that is highbrow but also just plain silly.
Massmouth is non-profit organization that promotes the timeless art of storytelling in Massachusetts. Since our founding in 2008, Massmouth,inc. has changed the way Greater Boston and surrounding communities tell and listen to stories. Since 2009, Massmouth has held storytelling events and slams in Somerville, Cambridge, Jamaica Plain, Quincy, Worcester and Lowell (just to name a few). Check them out at MassMouth.org
Eliot School's Holiday Ornaments for Children
December 17, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Eliot School, 24 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
2nd Floor Art Room
Admission free, Suggested donation: $5
Please register in advance here.
Come with your children and make colorful ornaments together. We'll supply the materials; you bring the cheer. Take a break from shopping, make art together and leave with full hands and satisfied hearts.
Save the Date - Community Meeting with Councilor At-Large Annissa Essaibi-George
December 18, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Holiday Locally Owned Meet Up
December 18, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
520 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
Get together with fellow business owners to network, share ideas, share resources/tips, catch up, and share some holiday cheer!!!
Members AND Non-Members are welcome!!
For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see:
https://www.meetup.com/Locally-Owned-JP/events/242880603/
Locally Owned JP
Holiday season meet up at Birth and Beyond, 520 Centre Street.
JPNC Zoning Committee
December 20, 2017 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Winter Recess (Public Schools)
December 22, 2017-January 2, 2018 @
