Jamaica Plain has a fantastic array of murals throughout the neighborhood, and artists Chepe Leña and Cedric Douglas recently finished a new one at the Brewery Complex. “The portrait depicts a child ...

Bees Deluxe, the Jamaica Plain-based acid blues band, is headed to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge in January 2026. Bees Deluxe punched its ticket by winning the Granite State ...

If you’re new to the Jamaica Plain neighborhood and you’re not sure where to take the kiddos to trick-or-treat — the answer is Centre Street businesses. And if you’re looking to smash your pumpkin(s) ...

Due to the federal government shutdown about 42 million Americans are expected to lose access to new SNAP benefits on November 1, and Allandale Farm wants to help locals who will be affected.

There are three Jamaica Plain locations that you drop off donations for the Emerald Necklace Conservancy winter clothing drive. The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is collecting cold-weather gear for ...

The art show “Projections!” is back for its second year, and artists have until Wednesday, April 19, at midnight to submit their pieces. On the evening of May 13, the Jamaica Plain Arts Council and ...

One of the neighborhoods newest annual events is quickly becoming one of the neighborhood’s favorite event — Open Streets Jamaica Plain. This year’s Open Streets in Jamaica Plain is on Nov. 2 and ...

Dogs dressed as everything from bumblebees to hot dogs to Disney characters strutted their way down Centre Street for the 21st Annual Jamaica Plain Dog Parade, Costume & Fashion Show on Saturday. Dogs ...

One of the best annual events, the Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade, is taking place this weekend on Oct. 18 and 19. Hundreds of lanterns will be lit all along Jamaica Pond as people walk around. You can ...

After 42 years of focusing on women’s clothing, the Centre Street business Susanna has now started selling men’s attire. The new men’s section will occupy 300 sq. ft by the store’s entrance and will ...

The Eliot School is hosting a free community day with comics instructor Deanna Soukiasian in the Eliot Schoolyard. Soukiasian will help you turn your pumpkin into a full-fledged character (including ...

‘Tis the season to come up with a cool costume for your dog and hope your furry friend is willing to keep it on for more than 5 minutes. And if you’re dog happily wears its costume, then you’ll want ...