Join us for a free day of co-working at Workhub! Both levels will be open to anyone looking to explore a beautiful and friendly workspace outside of their usual routine. RSVP is encouraged here!
Please note: the main level will close at 3pm to flip over to our beloved beer hall.
Join us for The Substation Beer Hall!
We will be featuring these local breweries with impactful stories: Roundhead, Brockton Beer, Redemption Rock, and White Lion.
At The Substation, everyone belongs so we will also have a variety of non-alcoholic and non beer options!
Operating hours are 4-10 pm:
Family hours from 4-7 pm and 18+ from 7-10 pm.
Substation Community Supporters in partnership with Create: Art in Community and Croney Moses Designs will host the Rebirth & Reimagine Art Exhibition. After seeking work in any medium that expresses a sense of rebirth, reimagination, and renewal, starting today and until 10/25, enjoy the exhibition on the Main Level of the space.
Exhibition open to public Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
*During the Beer Hall hours, the exhibition will be opened!
Join us for The Substation Beer Hall!
We will be featuring these local breweries with impactful stories: Roundhead, Brockton Beer, Redemption Rock, and White Lion. We also are having Rebirth & Reimagine Art Opening from 7 to 9 pm.
At The Substation, everyone belongs so we will also have a variety of non-alcoholic and non beer options!
Operating hours are 4-10 pm:
Family hours from 4-7 pm and 18+ from 7-10 pm.
Calling All Friends Presents: Squats and Booty Pops
Designed to get us moving to some great music, squats and booty pops will have you dancing it out! @DJs_Market will be selling some delicious donuts, baked by @dawndancingdonut, after our workout. It's all about balance right?!
Class from 10 to 11 and then Donut Pop-up 11am-1pm. Buy your Tickets here!!
Join Miles Wilder and Laura Charles for Live Music Yoga Flow events at The Substation! Laura guides you through a creative slow flow practice accompanied by Miles' live improvised music.
Laura's teaching style is suitable for all levels of yoga experience, as she offers cues to follow your body's natural rhythms, strengths, and boundaries. We will move through a slow flow, and then complete our practice with gentle postures and stillness.
Together Miles and Laura create an immersive experience that engages your outward senses while fostering a deep self-connection through guided movement and breath.
We offer a pay-what-you-choose pricing structure to make this experience fully accessible. We encourage you to pay at a level that feels sustainable. Our listed Standard Rate ($35) reflects the true cost of our offering, and the Supported Rate ($25) is a more comfortable option for those who cannot afford the standard rate, but please know that we welcome all levels of contribution.
Please bring your own mat and props. If you are in need of a mat or props to be able to participate in this event, reach out to: laura@substation.space.
Join us for The Substation Beer Hall!
We will be featuring these local breweries with impactful stories: Roundhead, Brockton Beer, Redemption Rock, and White Lion. At The Substation, everyone belongs so we will also have a variety of non-alcoholic and non beer options!
Entertainment by The Mash-Up, 7:30-9:30 pm
Operating hours are 4-10 pm:
Family hours from 4-7 pm and 18+ from 7-10 pm.
Roslindale Open Studios is a family-friendly event held on Saturday, October 19th, and Sunday, October 20th from 11 am to 5 pm to enjoy an incredible art exhibition.
Join Miles Wilder and Laura Charles for Live Music Yoga Flow events at The Substation! Laura guides you through a creative slow flow practice accompanied by Miles' live improvised music.
Laura's teaching style is suitable for all levels of yoga experience, as she offers cues to follow your body's natural rhythms, strengths, and boundaries. We will move through a slow flow, and then complete our practice with gentle postures and stillness.
Together Miles and Laura create an immersive experience that engages your outward senses while fostering a deep self-connection through guided movement and breath.
We offer a pay-what-you-choose pricing structure to make this experience fully accessible. We encourage you to pay at a level that feels sustainable. Our listed Standard Rate ($35) reflects the true cost of our offering, and the Supported Rate ($25) is a more comfortable option for those who cannot afford the standard rate, but please know that we welcome all levels of contribution.
Please bring your own mat and props. If you are in need of a mat or props to be able to participate in this event, reach out to: laura@substation.space.
Join us for The Substation Beer Hall!
We will be featuring these local breweries with impactful stories: Roundhead, Brockton Beer, Redemption Rock, and White Lion. At The Substation, everyone belongs so we will also have a variety of non-alcoholic and non beer options!
Operating hours for 10/25: 4-7 pm.
Wake Up the Night Grant: Circus performance and Clubstation.
Rebirth, Reimagine: 3D Art Exhibit, sponsored by Substation Community Supporters, will have its closing reception and panel conversation starting at 1pm.
Join us for The Substation Beer Hall!
We will be featuring these local breweries with impactful stories: Roundhead, Brockton Beer, Redemption Rock, and White Lion. We will also be having a Drink and Draw - hosted by Rozzie Rats from 3-7pm.
At The Substation, everyone belongs so we will also have a variety of non-alcoholic and non beer options!
Come join us for a night of music, empowerment, and fun at The Substation in Roslindale! This event, sponsored by The City of Boston's Wake Up The Night, is all about celebrating women who ROCK! It's fun, entertaining, and playfully interactive. Grab your kids, your grandkids, your friends and your family for a night of dancing, singing, fun, games, food, and showcasing some of Rozzie's rockingest women. Don't miss out on this uplifitng and unforgettable evening!
2 LIVE BANDS!
BRING YOUR LITTLES for a rocking good time! THE LUCKY DUCKIES play upbeat, age-appropriate songs for kids that parents will love. We supply the dancing ribbons, shaker toys, and fun! Dancing, singing along (preferably at the top of your lungs) and general merriment are strongly encouraged. It’s not just a show - it’s a party!
LET'S KEEP THE PARTY GOING with THE LUCKY BASTIDS - Remember those infamous clubs from Boston’s Rock & Roll heyday? The Channel, Green Street Station, Chet’s Last Call, TT The Bears, Bunratty’s, etc.? These Boston music veterans have headlined them all and they’re still rocking strong! With a classic rock vibe, a garage heart, and hints of reggae, surf and punk, this woman-fronted fun bar band knows how to rock! It’s always a good time when The Lucky Bastids play!
There'll be food for purchase from Sweeties Ice Cream.
RSVP!
As the crisp air of autumn rolls in, join us to celebrate the season of transition, abundance, and reflection with an evening of poetry, music, and more. Be part of an unforgettable night where passion, talent, and authenticity unite under one roof!
Onsite vendors to showcase their crafts and creations and cash bar available until 10 PM. Stay after the performances to mingle and connect! This is your chance to meet local artists and members of the Greater Boston community and to enjoy a night where every performance is a unique expression of the artist’s journey. Whether you're a seasoned performer or stepping on stage for the first time, we welcome you to share your stories, songs, and talents with us.
RSVP!
Join us for The Substation Beer Hall!
We will be featuring these local breweries with impactful stories: Roundhead, Brockton Beer, Redemption Rock, and White Lion. We also are having an Open Mic night, hosted by The Source Social from 8 to 10 p.m. We will have Gen’s Fusion Kitchen as a Food Pop Up!
At The Substation, everyone belongs so we will also have a variety of non-alcoholic and non beer options!
Operating hours are 4-10 pm:
Family hours from 4-7 pm and 18+ from 7-10 pm.
Join Miles Wilder and Laura Charles for Live Music Yoga Flow events at The Substation! Laura guides you through a creative slow flow practice accompanied by Miles' live improvised music.
Laura's teaching style is suitable for all levels of yoga experience, as she offers cues to follow your body's natural rhythms, strengths, and boundaries. We will move through a slow flow, and then complete our practice with gentle postures and stillness.
Together Miles and Laura create an immersive experience that engages your outward senses while fostering a deep self-connection through guided movement and breath.
We offer a pay-what-you-choose pricing structure to make this experience fully accessible. We encourage you to pay at a level that feels sustainable. Our listed Standard Rate ($35) reflects the true cost of our offering, and the Supported Rate ($25) is a more comfortable option for those who cannot afford the standard rate, but please know that we welcome all levels of contribution.
Please bring your own mat and props. If you are in need of a mat or props to be able to participate in this event, reach out to: laura@substation.space.
Join us for a salsa lesson with Salsa y Control and a dance party with DJ Flaquito!
Enjoy empanadas sold by Buenos Aires, and The Substation will be serving up its selection of craft beer, wine, and canned cocktails.
Dance lesson: 7:30-8:30pm
Dance party: 8:30pm-12am
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door, inclusive of the class and dance party. See you on the dance floor!
Join us for The Substation Beer Hall!
We will be featuring these local breweries with impactful stories: Roundhead, Brockton Beer, Redemption Rock, and White Lion. We will be having Buenos Aires Boston Empanadas as a food pop up!
At The Substation, everyone belongs so we will also have a variety of non-alcoholic and non beer options!
Operating hours are 4-10 pm:
Family hours from 4-7 pm and 18+ from 7-10 pm.
AFC invites you to join us for a free family concert in downtown Roslindale at the Substation. The first hour of the event, families with young kiddos are invited to enjoy a short, participatory, kid-focused musical presentation, after which the musicians will take a break and you’ll have a chance to socialize.
Snacks will be available for sale, and feel free to bring your own food/drink to enjoy during the show.
At 6:00pm we’ll transition to a quieter sit-down chamber music concert setup and perform selections from our season premiere FLEETING MELODIES on September 21st in Jamaica Plain!
Free! Pre-registration encouraged as space is limited.
5:00: Doors open
5:10-5:40 Little Criers! Kid-focused musical presentation
5:40-6:00 Short break (grab a snack, socialize, and settle in for the next segment)
6:00-6:40 Chamber music concert
6:40-7:00 More socializing (yay!) and final goodbyes
Calling All Friends Presents: Squats and Booty Pops
Class from 10 to 11 and then Donut Pop-up 11am-1pm. Buy your Tickets here!!
SETH MEICHT QUARTET WITH ERIC HOFBAUER, NATE MCBRIDE, & CURT NEWTON AT THE SUBSTATION BEER HALL.
We will open up the Workhub space on the lower level! Folks who wish to drink can go upstairs to buy a drink: beer, wine, cider and bring it down stairs. Cheese and crackers and other yummies on the house.
Artist Reception and Talk at 7pm.
Join us for The Substation Beer Hall!
We will be featuring these local breweries with impactful stories: Roundhead, Brockton Beer, Redemption Rock, and White Lion. We will also have Artist Reception and Talk with Beth Beighlie from 6-8pm.
At The Substation, everyone belongs so we will also have a variety of non-alcoholic and non beer options!
Operating hours are 4-10 pm:
Family hours from 4-7 pm and 18+ from 7-10 pm.
Join Miles Wilder and Laura Charles for Live Music Yoga Flow events at The Substation! Laura guides you through a creative slow flow practice accompanied by Miles' live improvised music.
Laura's teaching style is suitable for all levels of yoga experience, as she offers cues to follow your body's natural rhythms, strengths, and boundaries. We will move through a slow flow, and then complete our practice with gentle postures and stillness.
Together Miles and Laura create an immersive experience that engages your outward senses while fostering a deep self-connection through guided movement and breath.
We offer a pay-what-you-choose pricing structure to make this experience fully accessible. We encourage you to pay at a level that feels sustainable. Our listed Standard Rate ($35) reflects the true cost of our offering, and the Supported Rate ($25) is a more comfortable option for those who cannot afford the standard rate, but please know that we welcome all levels of contribution.
Please bring your own mat and props. If you are in need of a mat or props to be able to participate in this event, reach out to: laura@substation.space.
Join us for The Substation Beer Hall Kick-Off!
We will be featuring these local breweries with impactful stories: Roundhead, Brockton Beer, Redemption Rock, and White Lion. Some of the owners will be joining us on our kick-off day to share more about their beer and stories!
At The Substation, everyone belongs so we will also have a variety of non-alcoholic and non beer options!
Operating hours are 4-10 pm:
Family hours from 4-7 pm and 18+ from 7-10 pm.
Join us for a free day of co-working at Workhub! Both levels will be open to anyone looking to explore a beautiful and friendly workspace outside of their usual routine. We’ll be joined by NaisLee Catering with a pop-up of baked goods and breakfast items - open to the public! You’ll also have a chance to sign up for our September membership special which gives all new members the month of September free. RSVP is encouraged here!
Please note: the main level will close at 3pm to flip over to our beloved beer hall, featuring a new lineup of local breweries.
Laura Charles and Laurén Ocasio lead a new Stereo Flow series with carefully curated playlists to deepen the connection between breath, body, and movement. Tuesday’s music theme is New Wave!
Get your tickets here!
Don’t Miss The Homecoming Show with Sam Newcomer and Friends! 🎉
📅 Mark your calendar for August 24th!
🎟️ Buy your tickets now at www.samnewcomermusic.com
📣 Spread the word and bring your friends!
Get ready for an amazing night of live music! Join us on Saturday, August 24, at The Substation in Roslindale, MA, for a special homecoming show featuring the incredible talents of Sam Newcomer along with special guests Lauren Prattand Ava Panza.
Doors open at 7:30 PM and the music kicks off at 8:00 PM.
This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Sign up and get September free! For more information email us!
Laura Charles and Laurén Ocasio lead a new Stereo Flow series with carefully curated playlists to deepen the connection between breath, body, and movement. Tuesday’s music theme is Reggae!
Get your tickets here!
Our bar will be open, bring your food and enjoy the movie picked by the Aurelia Institute, screened by The Boston Home Team.
The Aurelia Institute will be debuting their space habitat model TESSERAE: Exhibition Pavilion starting July 30 at The Substation in Roslindale.
The exhibition is part of their R&D project, TESSERAE, a self-assembling, adaptive, and reconfigurable structure designed to operate in zero-gravity environments and join together to create a larger habitat. This is the first unveiling of the full-scale model of the structure, allowing people on Earth to engage with the design and imagine a life in space built on human-centered design. The Aurelia Institute welcomes community members to come visit during open hours on the following dates and times to imagine the future of life in space.
The Aurelia Institute will be debuting their space habitat model TESSERAE: Exhibition Pavilion at The Substation in Roslindale.
The exhibition is part of their R&D project, TESSERAE, a self-assembling, adaptive, and reconfigurable structure designed to operate in zero-gravity environments and join together to create a larger habitat. This is the first unveiling of the full-scale model of the structure, allowing people on Earth to engage with the design and imagine a life in space built on human-centered design. The Aurelia Institute welcomes community members to come visit during open hours on the following dates and times to imagine the future of life in space.
The Aurelia Institute will be debuting their space habitat model TESSERAE: Exhibition Pavilion at The Substation in Roslindale.
The exhibition is part of their R&D project, TESSERAE, a self-assembling, adaptive, and reconfigurable structure designed to operate in zero-gravity environments and join together to create a larger habitat. This is the first unveiling of the full-scale model of the structure, allowing people on Earth to engage with the design and imagine a life in space built on human-centered design. The Aurelia Institute welcomes community members to come visit during open hours on the following dates and times to imagine the future of life in space.
The Aurelia Institute will be debuting their space habitat model TESSERAE: Exhibition Pavilion starting July 30 at The Substation in Roslindale.
The exhibition is part of their R&D project, TESSERAE, a self-assembling, adaptive, and reconfigurable structure designed to operate in zero-gravity environments and join together to create a larger habitat. This is the first unveiling of the full-scale model of the structure, allowing people on Earth to engage with the design and imagine a life in space built on human-centered design. The Aurelia Institute welcomes community members to come visit during open hours on the following dates and times to imagine the future of life in space.
Have you seen our stories lately? Or maybe, have you seen the dome through the window? On 7/29 we will be opening our Beer Hall from 5-9 pm for you to enjoy something to drink while seeing the Aurelia Institute Space Habitat Model (adults only) 🚀🌕
Join us for a free day of co-working at Workhub! Both levels will be open to anyone looking to explore a beautiful and friendly workspace outside of their usual routine.
This month, BRING A FRIEND and you’ll both get 50% off our already discounted pass packages. A great way to accommodate unpredictable summer schedules and set yourself up with a remote workplace that’s not your home! RSVP is encouraged here.
Join Substation Community Supporters in welcoming the Hot Suppers and Louder Than Milk to The Substation! Get tickets here.
The Hot Suppers are beloved musicians of Waldo County, Maine who meld captivating original music with their favorite rock, blues, old country, and Americana tunes for a sound that is dynamic, harmonic, rhythmic and electric! Don't be doing anything crazy like cutting the lawn or washing the dishes when you could be hanging out with this lively bunch!
Louder Than Milk's music is a blend of roots folk, country, rock and blues. We write our own material and each of our songs go through the churn of ‘what about?’ and ‘what if?’ and happy accidents until we have something that cooks up nice.
Beer, wine, and snacks will be for sale! All bar sales directly support Substation Community Supporters, a nonprofit organization supporting arts and cultural programming at, and historic preservation of, the substation building in Roslindale.
We’re opening our bar for a community day! Come on through for a Substation-hosted beer hall, with some live entertainment from DJ Decent Boyfriend. We don’t have a resident brewery in the summer, but we’ll feature some local craft beers, wine selection, and Hoot hard seltzers. Join us!
Join Miles Wilder and Laura Charles for a Live Music Yoga Flow event at The Substation every month! Laura guides you through a creative slow flow practice accompanied by Miles' live improvised music.
Laura's teaching style is suitable for all levels of yoga experience, as she offers cues to follow your body's natural rhythms, strengths, and boundaries. We will move through a slow flow, and then complete our practice with gentle postures and stillness.
Together Miles and Laura create an immersive experience that engages your outward senses while fostering a deep self-connection through guided movement and breath.
We offer a pay-what-you-choose pricing structure to make this experience fully accessible. We encourage you to pay at a level that feels sustainable. Our listed Standard Rate ($35) reflects the true cost of our offering, and the Supported Rate ($25) is a more comfortable option for those who cannot afford the standard rate, but please know that we welcome all levels of contribution.
Please bring your own mat and props. If you are in need of a mat or props to be able to participate in this event, reach out to: laura@substation.space.
Join us for a free day of co-working at Workhub! Both levels will be open to anyone looking to explore a beautiful and friendly workspace outside of their usual routine.
This month, BRING A FRIEND and you’ll both get 50% off our already discounted pass packages. A great way to accommodate unpredictable summer schedules and set yourself up with a remote work place that’s not your home! RSVP is encouraged here.
Free coffee, snacks, and pastries!
The Circus 617 Mixtape Series returns to The Substation!
Circus Mixtape Vol. 2 is a collaboration between eight circus performers and four musicians. For each act, an acrobat and a musician were paired together to make something entirely new that could not exist without their collaboration. Join musicians Rachel Barringer, Camille Charlier, Anthony Leva, and Miles Wilder alongside aerialists, jugglers, and more for an afternoon of circus, bold ideas, and brand-new sounds you won’t see anywhere else. Curated & presented by Circus 617.
The circus artists of Circus Mixtape Vol. 2 are Rachel Barringer, Tim Ellis, Alissa Feller, Shir Livne, Aliza Razell, Annelise Thompson, Ezra Varley, and Ellen Waylonis. The show is produced and emceed by Mandy Hackman.
This show is being presented in Roslindale, MA at The Substation through the Commonwealth Circus Center & Circus Up circus residency there.
Card to Culture Discounted Tickets:
Circus 617 is proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier. EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive a 50% discount for tickets to Circus 617 performances.
To purchase discounted tickets for Circus Mixtape Vol. 2, use the discount code CTC50 during the checkout process. We are proud to offer 20% of the tickets to Circus Mixtape at this discount. Discounted tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis to EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders. If you purchase a discounted ticket, please plan to present your eligible card when you arrive at the show!
Show Information:
Spread the word and RSVP through our Facebook event
Timing: doors open at 2:30pm, show at 3pm
Location: The Substation is located at 4228 Washington Street Roslindale, MA 02131
Parking: Street parking near Roslindale Center
Accessibility Information:
The Substation is accessible via an entrance from the sidewalk and an elevator from the entrance level to the second floor performance space.
There will be live music played at a moderate volume during this show.
There are no strobe lights or smoke/fog effects in this show.
Questions about accessibility? Contact us at writetocircus617@gmail.com!
Join The Boston Home Team for a movie night at The Substation in support of Substation Community Supporters! The Boston Home Team is sponsoring a double feature - with a family friendly movie and an adults-only movie - on Friday, May 17. We'll have free popcorn and beer and wine for sale! Bring your own lawn chairs, cushions, blankets, or perch on one of our benches.
5:30pm: Doors open for family movie
6:00pm: How to Train Your Dragon
8:00pm: Doors open for adults-only movie
8:30pm: Midnight Run
We are grateful to The Boston Home Team for sponsoring this event! The Boston Home Team are proud affiliates of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty. They are one of the top residential real estate teams in the Greater Roslindale & Jamaica Plain markets. And they LOVE movies! All proceeds from tickets sales go directly to Substation Community Supporters, a nonprofit organization supporting arts and cultural programming, and historic preservation, of the substation building.
