Jun
8
10:00 AM10:00
Jun
9
4:00 PM16:00
West Roxbury Friends of Rosie's Place: Charity Fundraiser Event
Charging up this charity effort for Rosie’s Place with Food, Fun Raffles and our full locally creative bar menu!
Jun
11
7:00 PM19:00
Bar Social Dance Workshop Series
Ever feel the need to move but don't know where to start?
Yeah, so do I... that's why we dance with other people!
No matter where you are, whatever tunes you find playing, there are so many options for you to have style and fun in the moment.
In this Bar Social dance workshop series, we will build on your ability to connect with any partner, recognize different music styles, and feel that you have a variety of movement & freedom to take every opportunity to the next level. Whether you want to meet new people, connect more deeply with those you already know, align with your own body and mind, dancing together is a main tool we can use to brighten up our lives one step & song at a time!
Tickets available at the door or online here
Jun
12
4:00 PM16:00
Wink Wink: A Pride Party in Roslindale!
Join us in this public event to support Mass Transgender Political Coalition!
Wink Wink returns for its third year at The Substation. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds being donated to the cause.
4-7pm: All ages welcome!
7-11pm: Ages 12+
7:30-ish: Live performance by The Spots
8:30-ish: Live performance by Double Star
Jun
13
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar & The Listening Room with DJ Lola Vera
Family Hours: 4-7pm
Introducing the newest offering as The Substation continues to build a reliable and exciting community calendar:
The Listening Room: 7-11pm
The Listening Room hosts free music at our bar from all genres of talent, passion and style. Come on in and listen to what Boston has to offer.
Lola Vera kicks off her summer residency tonight!
Jun
14
3:00 PM15:00
Jun
17
4:30 AM04:30
Jun
18
7:00 PM19:00
Bar Social Dance Workshop Series
Ever feel the need to move but don't know where to start?
So do I... that's why we dance with other people!
No matter where you are, whatever tunes you find playing, there are so many options for you to have style and fun in the moment.
In this Bar Social dance workshop series, we will build on your ability to connect with any partner, recognize different music, and feel that you have a variety of movement & freedom to take every opportunity to the next level. Whether you want to meet new people, connect more deeply with those you already know, align with your own body and mind, dancing together is a main tool we can use to brighten up our lives one step & song at a time!
Tickets available at the door or online here
Jun
19
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.
Jun
20
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar
Come enjoy our relaxing & open atmosphere with 12 fresh, local tap lines, custom cocktails, and small batch wines!
Grab a game, bring in some local food and have a good time.
Jun
21
2:00 PM14:00
Jun
21
to Jun 22
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
Jun
22
5:00 PM17:00
Jun
24
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!
Jun
25
7:00 PM19:00
Bar Social Dance Workshop Series
Ever feel the need to move but don't know where to start?
So do I... that's why we dance with other people!
No matter where you are, whatever tunes you find playing, there are so many options for you to have style and fun in the moment.
In this Bar Social dance workshop series, we will build on your ability to connect with any partner, recognize different music, and feel that you have a variety of movement & freedom to take every opportunity to the next level. Whether you want to meet new people, connect more deeply with those you already know, align with your own body and mind, dancing together is a main tool we can use to brighten up our lives one step & song at a time!
Tickets available at the door or online here
Jun
26
5:00 PM17:00
Substation Bar
Come enjoy our relaxing & open atmosphere with 12 fresh, local tap lines, custom cocktails, and small batch wines!
Grab a game, bring in some local food and have a good time.
Jun
27
7:30 PM19:30
Comedy Party Boston @ The Substation
Did you know that back in the ol’ days the funny bone, as part of a breakthrough moment in history, was discovered here at The Substation?!
While that may not be entirely true, we sure do know how to get those bones a-rattlin’ with our newest 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 be ready to wind up those elbows and bang them on the tables in a hysterical fit of laughter
Jun
28
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar
Come enjoy our relaxing & open atmosphere with 12 fresh, local tap lines, custom cocktails, and small batch wines!
Grab a game, bring in some local food and have a good time.
Jul
10
5:00 PM17:00
Substation Bar
Come enjoy our relaxing & open atmosphere with 12 fresh, local tap lines, custom cocktails, and small batch wines!
Grab a game, bring in some local food and have a good time.
Jul
11
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar & The Listening Room: Seth Meicht Quartet
Our beloved Substation Bar will be open with family friendly hours from 4 - 7PM
Then: The Listening Room!
This Substation Signature Series that 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.
Seth Meicht and his jazz quartet will be filling up these 40 ft. ceilings with improvisational sweetness starting @ 7:30PM
Jul
12
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar
Come enjoy our relaxing & open atmosphere with 12 fresh, local tap lines, custom cocktails, and small batch wines!
Grab a game, bring in some local food and have a good time.
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.
Jul
18
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar & The Listening Room: DJ Duel
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
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
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!
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!
Aug
2
1:00 PM13:00
Aug
9
3:30 PM15:30
Aug
11
4:00 PM16:00
Aug
16
2:00 PM14:00
Aug
16
to Aug 17
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
Aug
23
2:00 PM14:00
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!
Aug
27
5:00 PM17:00
Aug
31
2:00 PM14:00
Sep
6
5:00 PM17:00
Oct
9
4:00 PM16:00
Oct
25
2:00 PM14:00
Nov
6
4:00 PM16:00
Nov
20
4:00 PM16:00
Jun
7
5:00 PM17:00
Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00
Sensual Saturdays w/ Risque Business
It’s getting hot outside; it will be in here too!
This special 4 class workshop series will be taught by instructor Jenn Smith.
Sensual Movement & Lap Dance Workshop from Beginners on! Way on!
Jun
6
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar & The Listening Room: Louder Than Milk!
Our beloved Substation Bar will be open with family friendly hours from 4 - 7 PM.
The bar energy will be MOOoved up a couple notches with a live performance from the 6- member local band Louder Than Milk!
This local juggernaut will be kicking off the live band half of The Substation’s Signature Series: The Listening Room. This twice a month 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.
Free to the Public starting at 7:30PM. Come enjoy some original music and maybe even some of their new experiments. This is going to be a dairy good time!
Jun
5
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.
May
31
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar: Brockton Beer Co. Tap Takeover w/ DJ Lola Vera & Food PopUp by Pretty Bites
Collaboration is the name of the game!
Join in for this exciting day where we bring in local beverage company Brockton Beer Co. to showcase their line of fresh summer brews including their new “Summer in The City” Pilsner!
Accompanying them in the festivities, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM we will have custom & classy charcuterie options supplied by Pretty Bites Pop Up Kitchen…what a refreshing pairing this will be!
The whole day will be energized by our newest Resident DJ for Summer 2025: DJ Lola Vera @ 7:00 PM. Dj Lola Vera will be kicking off our newest dedication to the community; The Substation’s Signature Series: Listening Room.
May
31
10:00 AM10:00
Sensual Saturdays w/ Risque Business
It’s getting hot outside; it will be in here too!
This special 4 class workshop series will be taught by instructor Jenn Smith.
Sensual Movement & Lap Dance Workshop from Beginners on! Way on!
May
30
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar: Game Night & Mario Kart Competition!
Come check out our first ever Mario Kart Competition hosted by The Roslindale Championship Series!
There will be a family friendly children focused tournament held between 4 - 7 PM. This will be followed by the adult championship series held between 7 - 10PM. There will be prizes awarded to the top finishers including swag and local gift cards!
Do you have what it takes to be a champion?
May
29
5:00 PM17:00
May
28
7:30 PM19:30
EJ Dance Studio: Konpa & Kizomba Dance Workshop Series
Learn the sensual flow of Konpa and the smooth, hypnotic steps of Kizomba in a space filled with music, movement, and Haitian pride!
May
27
7:00 PM19:00
Live Music Yoga Flow
Live Music Yoga Flow is back at The Substation!
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!
May
23
4:00 PM16:00
May
22
5:00 PM17:00
May
21
7:30 PM19:30
EJ Dance Studio: Konpa & Kizomba Dance Workshop Series
Learn the sensual flow of Konpa and the smooth, hypnotic steps of Kizomba in a space filled with music, movement, and Haitian pride!
May
18
4:00 PM16:00
May
17
2:00 PM14:00
May
17
10:00 AM10:00
Sensual Saturdays w/ Risque Business
It’s getting hot outside; it will be in here too!
This special 4 class workshop series will be taught by instructor Jenn Smith.
Sensual Movement & Lap Dance Workshop from Beginners on! Way on!
May
16
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar: Haitian Flag Celebration
Come join in this island vibe filled celebration that will honor and uplift the culture of Haiti.
Join us for food, music, drink specials, and a family activity to celebrate the creation of the Haitian flag during the Haitian Revolution. This event is free and open to all!
4-6 PM: Wee the People guides a kid-powered event honoring Haitian Heritage Month, Rise Up! / Leve! : Celebrating the Haitian Revolution of 1804. Through music, stories, and art-making, we will celebrate Haiti's culture and honor the freedom fighters whose slave rebellion gave birth to the first Black Republic in the modern world.
5 PM - sold out: Food from Gen’s Fusion Kitchen. Menu includes fried chicken, fried pork, rice, beans, and plantains, and - of course - Haitian patties.
7 - 10 PM: Entertainment from DJ Ayech
May
15
5:00 PM17:00
Substation Bar w/ SB John's Costume Karaoke
Bar opens as usual at 5pm!
From 7-9pm: Our first Karaoke Night; so why not do it different?! Karaosplay!
Dress up as your favorite characters from movies, anime, video games, TV shows or come as your fabulous self… Participants can Perform songs that align with their character, theme or sing whatever they choose, just have fun!
SB John Entertainment will help energize the night with cosplay and other costume options to help get you in full singing character! No competition, just wonderful community sing-a-long vibes
The bar will be open to help provide some of that liquid courage from cocktails to the freshest local brews; and some of those funky snacks to go along with it. Come on and have a great time!
May
13
7:30 PM19:30
EJ Dance Studio: Konpa & Kizomba Dance Workshop Series
Learn the sensual flow of Konpa and the smooth, hypnotic steps of Kizomba in a space filled with music, movement, and Haitian pride!
May
10
3:00 PM15:00
May
10
10:00 AM10:00
Sensual Saturdays w/ Risque Business
It’s getting hot outside; it will be in here too!
This special 4 class workshop series will be taught by instructor Jenn Smith.
Sensual Movement & Lap Dance Workshop from Beginners on! Way on!
May
9
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar: The Source.Social Renewal
This is a special collaboration for this Substation Bar night. The bar will be open from 4 - 7:00 PM with all of our funky industrial flare and full bar fair.
At 7:00PM, the venue will be activated by The Source.Social for their 1 Year Anniversary Performance & Celebration entitled “Renewal”
Renewal is an open mic night centered around new beginnings, healing affirmations and the opportunity to connect!
Tickets are available online here, or at the door.
Join us after the show to continue in our celebration of Renewal’s 1 Year Anniversary! We open back up to the public at 10pm.
May
8
5:00 PM17:00
May
7
7:30 PM19:30
EJ Dance Studio: Konpa & Kizomba Dance Workshop Series
Learn the sensual flow of Konpa and the smooth, hypnotic steps of Kizomba in a space filled with music, movement, and Haitian pride!
May
6
3:00 PM15:00
May
4
5:30 PM17:30
Movie Night w/ Roslindale Film Society!
Substation turned Cinema!
Join this Sunday Funday as we convert into the local movie theatre: a special 2 part movie hangout. Feel free to bring your own lounge chairs, blankets, picnic goods, costumes.. whatever makes movie time fun for you! We will have movie snacks and popcorn available at the bar along with our full drink menu. The first movie is for all ages starting at 5:30PM followed by a 7:30PM adults only showing. Please claim your FREE tickets in the link below:
5:30PM - Fantastic Mr. Fox
7:30 PM - Rushmore
We are excited to bring this event to the neighborhood’s living room…See you there!
May
3
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar: ~ FunkFest: Disco Edition~
We are gonna get Funked up today!
This special edition of the Substation Bar will be a showcase of everything funk: music and dance!
There will be a focus around 2 styles: Waacking and New Hustle. Local and spotlight guests will infuse the space with their unique performances, opening up the vibes for a social community dance party! Live painting inspired by the event happenings and some fresh vendors will be onsite to help explore all your funky feelings!
May
3
10:00 AM10:00
Sensual Saturdays w/ Risque Business
It’s getting hot outside; it will be in here too!
This special 4 class workshop series will be taught by instructor Jenn Smith.
Sensual Movement & Lap Dance Workshop from Beginners on! Way on!
May
2
4:00 PM16:00
Substation Bar w/ Overtime Comedy Party!
We feature an exciting tap line of 12 local (New England) craft brews, particularly featuring emerging brands and breweries run by folks under-represented in the industry. We also now feature a fun selection of quality wine and signature cocktails that highlight elements of our surrounding cultures as well as nod to the history of the Substation in Roslindale!
Unique programming is always something we’re bringing to this beautiful space…
Tonight join us for the hilarious & cozy night out with The Overtime Comedy Party! From 8 - 9:30 PM the Comedy Party will take over our downstairs lounge and have a diverse set of Stand Up acts that will make sure you feel a little bit lighter going into your weekend!
Tickets are available here!
May
1
5:00 PM17:00
Substation Bar: Hook Up Night!
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.