Roslindale Parade After-Party!
Oct
4
12:00 PM12:00

Roslindale Parade After-Party!

The Roslindale Parade marches for the 50th year! And we’re hosting the after-party.

The bar will be open from 12pm-5pm, with Old Friend Pizza and our signature collection of spirits, beer, wine, with the addition of hot apple cider (spiked or not spiked!) Continue the community celebration with us.

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The Joy Party
Oct
10
to Oct 11

The Joy Party

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JOY is rooted in soulful and deep house music, with a focus on creating an inclusive, welcoming space where people, especially BIPOC, can come together to move, connect, and feel free on the dance floor. The energy is intentional—uplifting, community-centered, and grounded in the roots of house music culture.

Register Here!

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Roslindale Film Society presents: The Night of The Living Dead
Oct
30
7:00 PM19:00

Roslindale Film Society presents: The Night of The Living Dead

Friday, October 30th at The Substation.  Rated R

A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the Northeast of the United States.

It’s a halloween movie night so put on your costumes!

The film screening begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $7 in advance, or $10 at the door. Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase.  Buy your ticket at roslindalefilmsociety.com/  Thank you to our sponsor The Boston Home Team for making this possible.

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Roslindale Porchfest AfterParty!
Sep
19
6:00 PM18:00

Roslindale Porchfest AfterParty!

We are so excited to be an Afterparty venue for Roslindale Porchfest! Let’s keep the party going with are incredible featured artists:

6:00pm - Sam Newcomer (https://www.samnewcomermusic.com/)

7:20pm - The Heather Mumford Project (https://heathermumfordproject.com/#home)

8:40pm - Avanza Pop Flamenco (https://avanzaflamenco.com/)

Visit https://roslindaleporchfest.org/ for more info!

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Noche Eléctrica
Sep
3
7:00 PM19:00

Noche Eléctrica

LATIN DANCE NIGHT!

Make powerful connections every first Thursday of the month at The Substation!

Intro Latin dance class showcasing basic moves for everyone. No partner required! 

Plug in, feel the current, and let the sparks fly. 

Conéctate el primer jueves de cada mes @ The Substation!

¡Esta es la primera sesión de una nueva noche mensual, creando mas vibraciones de baile en Boston!

Un clase de baile latino mostrando movimientos llenos de energía para todos. ¡No necesitas pareja!

Siente la energía y deja que salten las chispas.

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Lakay Konpa
Aug
21
to Aug 22

Lakay Konpa

Lakay Konpa is coming to its new home at The Substation! For Volume 3, they’re doing things a little differently.

The White Affair

An evening dedicated to timeless Haitian classics, vinyl-only selections, great cocktails, and the energy that only this community can create. If you were at the last one, you already know. If you missed it... this is your chance!
Doors Open at 9 PM

Hosted by Love Thy Gin
Sponsored by Rhum Barbancourt

Tickets are exclusively available on Posh: https://posh.vip/e/the-vinyl-social-presents-lakay-konpa-vol-3-the-white-affair

Wear white. Bring your people. Let's make another unforgettable night.

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The Substation Uncovered
Aug
20
4:00 PM16:00

The Substation Uncovered

Coming this (Sub)mmer...

Join us for the first ever Substation Uncovered! PART TWO!!!

We're bringing the party to the great outdoors at ADAMS PARK featuring:

  • Outdoor lawn games!

  • Local food from Old Friend Pizza and sweeties Ice Cream!

  • Mocktail Bar

  • LIVE Music and LIVE Art from:

    • OLIVE  (Olivia) @oliioliiart / oliioliiart.com
      Multimedia Artist & Muralist 

    • J.R. @sixwheelstudios / jrahlersiv.com 

      Musician, Singer/ Songwriter 

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!

BYO lawn chair & picnic basket and head on down to ADAMS PARK for a community summer extravaganza you won't wanna miss!

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The Substation Uncovered
Aug
13
4:00 PM16:00

The Substation Uncovered

Coming this (Sub)mmer...

Join us for the first ever Substation Uncovered!!!

We're bringing the party to the great outdoors at ADAMS PARK featuring:

  • Outdoor lawn games!

  • Local food from Old Friend Pizza and sweeties Ice Cream!

  • Signature mocktails by the legendary KEVIN BOSWELL (@kevvnationn on instagram)!!!

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!

BYO lawn chair & picnic basket and head on down to ADAMS PARK for a community summer extravaganza you won't wanna miss!

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Noche Eléctrica: AFTER-PARTY to Salsa in the Square
Aug
6
8:00 PM20:00

Noche Eléctrica: AFTER-PARTY to Salsa in the Square

LATIN DANCE NIGHT! AFTERPARTY TO RVMS SALSA SERIES!

Make powerful connections every first Thursday of the month at The Substation!

If you’d like an intro Salsa class, head over to Birch Street Plaza at 6pm for a lesson with Salsa y Control and a bit of free dance with live music from Avanza. No partner required! Keep the dancing going into the night at The Substation with DJ Ticco.

Plug in, feel the current, and let the sparks fly. 

Conéctate el primer jueves de cada mes @ The Substation!

Si te interesa una clase de iniciación a la salsa, dirígete a Birch Street Plaza a las 6pm para una lección con Salsa y Control y una hora de baile libre con música en vivo de Avanza. ¡No necesitas pareja! Siga bailando hasta tarde en The Substation con DJ Ticco.

Siente la energía y deja que salten las chispas.

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5th Annual Boston Pun-Off!
Jul
31
7:00 PM19:00

5th Annual Boston Pun-Off!

Get ready to laugh and be entertained as a panel of punsters takes the stage in a competition to be crowned 2026’s Pun Champion of Boston. This year we'll be slinging puns at the gorgeous venue of The Substation located @ 4228 Washington St. As contestants go head-to-head with wit and wordplay they’ll rack up points awarded by the judges and the audience. One by one they'll be eliminated until we crown a victor!

Doors open at 6:30pm, and bar stays open after the show!

Tickets are $25 online, $35 day of at the door. Full bar menu (beer, wine, cocktail, and mocktail options) + pan-style pizza from Old Friend pizza will be available to purchase or you can add it to your tickets and have it delivered to your table upon arrival! Sign up to compete or sit back and enjoy the show at https://www.rozziesquaretheater.com/competition

This competition is capped at 20 contestants so if you know someone who wants to compete, let them know asap! 

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Brian Friedland Big Band Concert!
Jul
15
7:00 PM19:00

Brian Friedland Big Band Concert!

TICKETS HERE:

Advance: $22
VIP (reserved table): $35
Door: $28

After an eight-year hiatus, the Brian Friedland Big Band returns for a special evening of original music and imaginative large-ensemble jazz. Performed by a 20-piece orchestra of some of Boston’s finest musicians, Friedland’s compositions draw inspiration from diverse sources including poetry, travel, personal experiences, classical minimalism, and contemporary music styles, creating works rich in imagery, narrative, and emotional depth.

The concert will feature the premiere of a new composition exploring chance-based improvisation techniques, inviting spontaneous musical interactions and unexpected sonic landscapes. The program will also include a fresh big band arrangement of John Williams’s iconic Star Wars theme, reimagined through the lens of modern jazz. Combining intricate writing, adventurous improvisation, and powerful ensemble playing, this rare performance marks the long-awaited return of a band dedicated to bringing new music to life.

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