UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Name: Thoreau Path Arbor Day Clean Up
Start: 2026-04-18T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-18T13:00:00-04:00
Location: The West End Museum

April 2026

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Thoreau Path Arbor Day Clean Up

Join your local history museum and WE Tree Boston for a fun neighborhood spring cleaning!

18 Apr

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The West End Museum

150 Staniford Street, Suite 7 (entry on Lomasney Way) Boston, MA 02114

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Big Screen Boston: Film Clip Show and Book Talk

Get to know Boston's big screen history! From Good Will Hunting to Walk East on Beacon, learn about when the Hub goes to Hollywood.

22 Apr

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The West End Museum

150 Staniford Street, Suite 7 (entry on Lomasney Way) Boston, MA 02114

Movie/Video

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May 2026

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Harry “Bucky” Lew: An Early Black History of Basketball

Before Chuck Cooper broke the color barrier, there was Harry “Bucky” Lew, who integrated every conceivable role in the game. Learn about Lew’s long career.

02 May

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The West End Museum

150 Staniford Street, Suite 7 (entry on Lomasney Way) Boston, MA 02114

Talk

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Title Town in the West End: Presented by Boston Sports Tours

Take a walking tour through the "City of Champions" to learn the sports history of the West End!

02 May

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Government Center Station

1 Cambridge St, Boston

Tour

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Developers in Dialogue

Join us for a panel discussion uncovering the mystery of becoming a developer. Ask questions and learn to take the next step in your career.

03 May

3:00 am - 6:00 pm

The West End Museum

150 Staniford Street, Suite 7 (entry on Lomasney Way) Boston, MA 02114

Social

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Immigration, Community, and Identity: A Conversation with Shubha Sunder

Explore themes of immigration and community as experienced in present day Boston in conversation with the past in this dynamic book talk!

06 May

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The West End Museum

150 Staniford Street, Suite 7 (entry on Lomasney Way) Boston, MA 02114

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The Body Revealed, the Spirit Unbound: The Art of Hyman Bloom and the Music of Hovhaness and Sibelius

Experience the art of Hyman Bloom in conversation with the music of Alan Hovhaness and Jean Sibelius in this stirring performance!

10 May

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

HUB on Causeway Community Room

50 Causeway Street (along the side across from the Tip O'Neill Building), Boston, MA 02114

Music

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Remnants of Urban Renewal Walking Tour

Explore the stories of the few remaining buildings that survived the West End's brush with urban renewal with former curator Duane Lucia.

16 May

11:00 am - 12:30 pm

The West End Museum

150 Staniford Street, Suite 7 (entry on Lomasney Way) Boston, MA 02114

Tour

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Boston Trivia Night

Fancy yourself a winner? You May well be one after this evening of Spring fun facts as The West End Museum brings you trivia, fun, and friendly competition!

21 May

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Pennyweight Hotel

155 Portland St, Boston MA 02114