Boston/ Community & Society
Published on April 04, 2019
5 community and culture events to check out in Boston this weekendPhoto: Michał Parzuchowski/Unsplash

Looking to get out into the community this weekend?

From a casino night for a good cause to a homebuying fair, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural gatherings coming up in Boston. Read on for a rundown.

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Suffolk University's 22nd Annual Service Day 

Tomorrow, join Suffolk University's Center for Community Engagement for its 22nd annual Service Day to complete projects in the Greater Boston area throughout the day. Then, enjoy a lunch to celebrate your hard work from 11:45am-1:30pm at the Frank Sawyer Building.

Partnerships this year include Saint Francis House, The Greater Boston Food Bank, Boston Living Center, The Emerald Necklace and more.

When: Friday, April 5, 7 a.m.
Where: Frank Sawyer Building (4th Floor), 8 Ashburton Place.
Admission: Free
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Casino Night

Friday night, the Verma Foundation is hosting a casino night at West End Johnnie's. Special celebrity dealers include members of the New England Patriots and Dropkick Murphys.

All proceeds benefit the foundation, which gives high-quality cap wigs to women and children battling cancer. A silent auction is also on the agenda, featuring experience and excursion prizes and a football signed by Rob Gronkowski.

When: Friday, April 5, 6-9 p.m.
Where: West End Johnnie’s, 138 Portland St.
Admission: Free with donation; $75 ($1,000 in chips); $125 ($4,000 in chips)
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DotOUT's Annual Spring Thang

On Saturday, join LGBTQ neighborhood group DotOUT for its annual Spring Thang brunch and networking event at The Blarney Stone. A cash bar will be available.

When: Saturday, April 6, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: The Blarney Stone, 1505 Dorchester Ave.
Admission: Free
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Diversity and Inclusion Conference 

Also on Saturday, Boston University Questrom School of Business hosts "Diver(stories): Empowering Inclusive Leaders." The conference will focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Breakfast and lunch are included.

When: Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Boston University Questrom School of Business, 595 Commonwealth Ave.
Admission: $20 
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Homebuying Fair

The Asian Community Development Corporation is hosting a homebuying fair this Saturday. Attendees can meet with bank representatives to discuss banking and mortgage offers as well as affordable housing opportunities. There will also be homebuying workshops.

When: Saturday, April 6, 9-11:30 a.m.
Where: Community Room, 38 Oak St.
Admission: Free
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