Oct
3
7:00 PM19:00

The Substation's Roaring Bootleg & Boogie

In the dusky afterglow of a new season, when the city begins to hum as the night pulse builds with electricity, if you know you will know how to find the doorway to a revelry most rare—an affair cloaked in jazz and the glittering excess of these Roaring Twenties.

You are cordially invited to step beyond the veil of prohibition and into a world where flappers flicker like candlelight, gentlemen tip their hats with knowing smiles, and every corner whispers of gin-fueled secrets and swing-drenched delight. The halls will echo with the jubilant stomp of Charleston feet and the smoky brass of a live 9-member jazz ensemble, playing as if the moon itself is listening: The Nouveau Hot Jazz Orchestra

Dress to dazzle—pearls, feathers, suspenders, and pinstripes are not only welcomed, but expected. Whether you're a silver-tongued bootlegger, a mysterious socialite, or simply someone with a taste for intoxicating rhythms, the night promises enchantment, escapism, and a touch of finding the impossible dream.

So come—drink deeply, dance wildly, and lose yourself in the shimmer of this new roaring age.

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Live Music Yoga Flow
Aug
26
7:00 PM19:00

Live Music Yoga Flow

Musician Miles Wilder and mindful movement guide Laura Charles lead a unique experience with improvised multi-instrumental soundscapes and yoga-inspired flows. Each experience is created in the moment, based on who’s in the room, the season, the stars, and generally what’s present for the group. Connect with yourself and your community!

Pay-what-you-choose registration here.

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Celebrate at The Substation: A Partner Showcase
Aug
11
4:00 PM16:00

Celebrate at The Substation: A Partner Showcase

Are you planning a milestone celebration? The Substation is an iconic, historical, industrial-chic venue right in Boston. This special partner showcase gives you an opportunity to explore our venue while experiencing tastes, sounds, and samples from our incredible list of partner vendors. The bar will be open, Substation event coordinators on-site - imagine your next event in this stunning space!

RSVP Here

Our partner vendors include trusted, high-quality companies who have serviced events in our unique space, in whom we have full confidence to take care of our clients and our building. We intentionally build partnerships with local businesses, especially those that are woman-, BIPOC-, and LGBTQ+-owned.

Featured at this showcase:

  • Russ & Mimi’s

  • Weesh Bake Shop

  • EventKore

  • My Easy Flowers

  • Decorations by Angel Moore

  • Boston Pro Sound

  • Cafe Landwer

  • Johnny Burke Catering

  • Harvest Cloud Cafe

  • Forklift Catering

  • Max Ultimate Catering

  • Bakers’ Best

  • Seasons

  • AUX Boston

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Thursday Night Hook-Up
Aug
7
5:00 PM17:00

Thursday Night Hook-Up

Unique programming is always something we’re going to bring to this beautiful space…

But now for the First Thursday of every month, bring your UNIQUE!

Free large Table RSVP’s for special interest groups; so whether you are a group small business brainstormers, custom knitting crew, or the top tier of Boston board gamers, we have the space here for you all to meet and mingle! Please call or fill out our online form here to reserve your group’s table.

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Substation Bar: with our signature Bloody Mary bar!
Jul
26
2:00 PM14:00

Substation Bar: with our signature Bloody Mary bar!

On the LAST SATURDAY of each month we boost our creative menu with a signature Bloody Mary bar. (We will probably add another clever brunch cocktail or two…we can’t help ourselves!)

This month, the bar open to the public at 2pm following our first It’s Drag Brunch, Baby! hosted by Lexi Baby. Pop over after the Roslindale Farmer’s Market.

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It's Drag Brunch, Baby!
Jul
26
12:00 PM12:00

It's Drag Brunch, Baby!

"It's Drag Brunch Baby!" is Roslindales premiere drag brunch hosted by Boston's own Lexi Baby! This show features a rotating cast of incredible drag queens, kings, and artists. Dance, sing, and enjoy drag while dining on delicious food by woman-owned Rozzie business, Russ & Mimi's, alongside The Substation's new signature Bloody Mary bar!

July's theme will be "Totally 80's." Think Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, and your favorite hits of the decade. Lexi Baby hosts performers: MT Hart, Lilly Rose Valore, Andi Van Dyke, and Brooke Poole!

Get Tickets Here!

This show is for all ages! Tickets include food and the show. Drinks available for purchase at The Substation's full bar, featuring 12 draft lines of local craft beer, fun seasonal cocktails, and delicious mocktails.

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Comedy Party Boston @ The Substation
Jul
25
7:30 PM19:30

Comedy Party Boston @ The Substation

The Substation has always been an innovative space, so when the latest unveiling dropped it was really know surprise…

a social engine powered by laughter! Who woulda thought?!

Come test it out with our newest powerhouse partner, Comedy Party Boston.

Join us every last Friday of the month for a fresh lineup of comedic talent from around Boston, the U.S. and even the world! You never know who’ll be lined up for you next…so start up your chuckle motors and we’ll provide the laugh track!

Tickets available HERE

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Live Music Yoga Flow
Jul
22
7:00 PM19:00

Live Music Yoga Flow

Musician Miles Wilder and mindful movement guide Laura Charles lead a unique experience with improvised multi-instrumental soundscapes and yoga-inspired flows. Each experience is created in the moment, based on who’s in the room, the season, the stars, and generally what’s present for the group. Connect with yourself and your community!

Pay-what-you-choose registration here.

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Move Your Mind
Jul
20
4:00 PM16:00

Move Your Mind

An ALL levels movement experience combining dance, music & reflection!

Move Your Mind is for anyone who loves to move and is curious to try something new. This experience includes: short guided reflection through writing, loosely structured movement to music and a closing free-form dance session with a DJ set.

Reserve a ticket (on Suggested Donations) available HERE

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DanceHall Lounge
Jul
19
to Jul 20

DanceHall Lounge

Special event hosted by DJ Mark Merren that will bring all the summer heat this space!

Dancehall Lounge
Summer Series @ The Substation

Dancehall • Soca • Afrobeats

Tunes by Motivate Merren • Sterl DaPerl & special guests.


Every 3rd Saturday.
June 21st
July 19th
August 16th

Always 100% Caribbean Party Vibes

The full bar will be available on extended hours! Get Tickets HERE

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Substation Bar & The Listening Room: Double DJ Nights
Jul
18
4:00 PM16:00

Substation Bar & The Listening Room: Double DJ Nights

Our beloved Substation Bar will be open with family friendly hours from 4 - 7 PM.

Then starting @ 7:30 PM : The Listening Room!

This twice a month Substation Signature Series hosts musical enjoyment from all genres of talent, passion and style. One night will be live band and performer focused while the other night will be DJ centric.

Holding the torch for this inaugural summer will be our lovely new summer resident DJ; the wonderful DJ Lola Vera!

She will be bringing in a partner DJ that will perform along side (or against!!!) her for each of the DJ led evenings. Come on in and listen to what Boston has to offer

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Thirdsday Night Karaoke!
Jul
17
6:30 PM18:30

Thirdsday Night Karaoke!

You haven’t experienced Karaoke like this before:

Fully balanced sound, a community of no judgment support, some fun costumes to get full on in character if you’d like..!

Every Third Thursday we will be teaming up with SB John Entertainment to bring you a fun neighborhood karaoke night! Build a list of songs that really make your day or let SB John guide your next adventure along the sing-along road.

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