TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON JULY 14 – 16th, 2023

Roxbury Unity Parade Celebrates Black Culture and Community

The Roxbury Unity Parade is a annual event that celebrates the neighborhood of Roxbury, Black culture, and the contributions of Black people to the city of Boston. The parade will be held on July 16, 2023, at 1:00 pm, beginning at building 7 at Madison Park High School and ending at Jim Rice Field.

The parade route will take participants along Malcolm X Boulevard, Washington Street, Dudley Street, Warren Street, and Melnea Cass Boulevard.

After the parade, there will be a HoodFest, Empowerment Resource Fair, and Open Market at Jim Rice Field from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The HoodFest will feature live music, food, and vendors. The Empowerment Resource Fair will provide information on resources available to the community, and the Open Market will offer a variety of goods for sale.

The Roxbury Unity Parade is a free event, and everyone is welcome to participate. To learn more about the parade or to register to participate, visit the website roxburyunityparade.com.

Friday Night on Activate Radio

News, Ecological Reality, Interviews with Legends in the Arts, Civil Rights Yesterday and Today: Order a pizza and settle-in! Activate Radio is committed to diversity and the voices of the marginalized. If you’re looking for a unique and diverse radio experience, check out Activate Radio! You can listen wherever you are, online at activatemedia.org.

6PM ET: Democracy Now! is an independent, global news hour that broadcasts daily on over 1,400 other radio stations and websites in the United States and around the world. The show is hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan González, and it features a mix of news, interviews, and analysis.
7PM ET Radio Ecoshock is a weekly radio program that examines the environmental impact of human activity. The show is hosted by Alex Smith, and it features interviews with experts on a variety of environmental topics.
8PM ET NonVisual Radio is a radio program that features interviews with Legends in the Arts. This Week: Joe Viglione Interviews James Montgomery.
9PM ET The Big Picture is a weekly radio program that explores the big ideas that are shaping our world. The show is hosted by Melvin Syrie, Jr., and it features interviews and discussions on a variety of topics, including politics, economics, culture, and civil rights. The Big Picture is known for its thought-provoking analysis of current events, and it has been praised for its ability to help listeners make sense of the complex world we live in.

Events happening in Boston this Weekend, July 14-16th, 2023

Friday, July 14
- 7:00 PM – Stormbringer Metal Festival II at Ralph’s Rock Diner in Worcester
- 8:00 PM – Zigmont // Mattias // Feed // Dred Buffalo at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville
- 8:00 PM – The Devil’s Twins & Kingshot Dual Record release w/ Aaron & the Lord at Faces Brewing Co. in Malden
- 9:00 PM – Spine / Peace Test / Destiny Bond / Fraud / Court Date at 3 Harvard Ave in Allston
- 9:30 PM – theWorst | Tysk Tysk Task | Psych Ward Disco at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain
Saturday, July 15
- 12:00 PM – *RAINDATE 15th Annual Anti-Imperialist Picnic at 1071 Soldiers Field Rd in Allston
- 1:00 PM – Art Beat Dance Showcase 2023 at Somerville Theater in Yonkers
- 3:00 PM – Super 170 | Eliza and the Organix | Crow Follow | The Concerns at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain
- 4:00 PM – FEARDOTCOM // Tiefling // ILYKU // Film and Gender at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville
- 4:00 PM – THE DEL FUEGOS Reunion Concert – July 15 2023 at East Bridgewater Commercial Club-EBCC in East Bridgewater
- 5:30 PM – Providence Indie Night at Alchemy in Providence
- 6:00 PM – The Chelsea Curve! Tsunami of Sound! DJ Sherman! Free outdoor show At Tuscan Village! at Tuscan Village in Salem
- 8:00 PM – The Grip Weeds, Fling. American Ocelot at The Square Root in Roslindale
- 8:00 PM – Weatherman// Burp // Toy Monsoon// Love Canal at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville
- 8:00 PM – The Big Lonesome | Graveyard of the Atlantic | Junior Classics | Honey & Soul at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain
- 9:00 PM – Overcalc / Black Helicopter / The Freqs / Hunting Accidents at 3 Harvard Ave in Allston
Sunday, July 16
- 10:00 AM – Roxbury Unity Parade 2023 at 75 Malcolm X Blvd in Roxbury Crossing
- 12:00 PM – Worcester Punk Rock Flea Market @ Ralph’s Rock Diner at Ralph’s Rock Diner in Worcester
- 3:00 PM – Holy Smoke | Little Billy Lost | Shiverlane at Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain
- 5:00 PM – Who I am // Girl Skull // Phantom Oceans at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville
- 9:00 PM – Merry Merry// Andro Queen // Pearl Earl// Mighty Suicide squirrels at The Jungle Community Music Club in Somerville

Weather This Weekend

- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 71.
  
  Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 84.
  
  Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Low around 73.
  
  Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Patchy fog after 5pm. High near 81.
  
  Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog before 2am. Low around 72.
  
  Summary: There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the weekend, with some storms possibly producing heavy rain. There will also be patchy fog at times.
Please note that these are just forecasts and the actual weather may vary.