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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T160000
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UID:2463-1787500800-1787504400@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Boston DSA General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Boston Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members have been lifting up collective singing as part of their movement.\nWe’ll be joining some of their song leaders to close this chapter meeting with a couple of songs on Sunday\, August 23\,\n4-5pm (the last hour of the meeting that runs from 2-5) at The Foundry in Cambridge.\nSign up here
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/boston-dsa-general-meeting/
LOCATION:The Foundry\, Cambridge\, 101 Rogers Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T204832Z
CREATED:20260710T204832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T204832Z
UID:2448-1787598000-1787605200@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Singing Resistance Community sing - Cambridge Friends House
DESCRIPTION:This will be a chance to learn many of the new movement songs that are meeting the moment while in community with other resistance singers.  It will be collaboratively led by BVOCAL\, Boston Area Singing Circles and other guest song leaders. \nAmple free parking available in the U-shaped driveway
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/singing-resistance-community-sing-cambridge-friends-house/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 5 Longfellow Park\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T163000
DTSTAMP:20260809T004255Z
CREATED:20260809T004255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T004255Z
UID:2459-1788449400-1788453000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Tufts Union Rally - SEIU 32BJ
DESCRIPTION:Workers in the Tufts Facilities Department\, members of SEIU 32BJ\, are holding a rally to demand that the university bargain in good faith.\nDespite widespread community support\, including a resolution from Medford City Hall and a petition calling for a fair contract signed by over 600 campus community members\, contract negotiations have gone nowhere.\nThis is one more example of how workers are being denied a living wage while in 2025 billionaires got $1.5 trillion richer.\nSign up here\n 
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/tufts-union-rally-seiu-32bj/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260809T004723Z
CREATED:20260809T004723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T004723Z
UID:2461-1788775200-1788782400@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Boston Labor Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:March with BVOCAL in Boston’s second annual Labor Day Parade!\n\nLet’s show our solidarity with our union brothers\, sisters\, and siblings who are essential partners in the resistance to authoritarianism\, and join this planned “kick off” of a season in which we will all be working to protect the right to vote.\nWe’ll be singing about union pride\, immigrant rights\, election protection\, and more.\nSign up here\n 
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/boston-labor-day-parade/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260902T143805Z
CREATED:20260902T143804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T143805Z
UID:2470-1789583400-1789587000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Joe Uehlein book tour - Sing with longtime labor/environmental troubadour
DESCRIPTION:Longtime union and environmental activist and labor troubadour\, Joe Uehlein\, is making a stop in Boston on his book and concert tour.\nWe will join Joe for a couple of songs as he recounts stories from his book\, “Three Roads: Labor\, Music\, Ecology”.\nSign up here\n\n 
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/joe-uehlein-book-tour-sing-with-longtime-labor-environmental-troubadour/
LOCATION:SEIU 32BJ\, 26 West Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T152222Z
CREATED:20260902T152222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T152222Z
UID:2485-1789671600-1789678800@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Practice Sing - Cambridge Friends Meeting House
DESCRIPTION:Parking: Ample free parking available in the U-shaped driveway\, 10 min. walk from Harvard Square stop on the Red Line. [Map]
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/practice-sing-cambridge-friends-meeting-house/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 5 Longfellow Park\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rehearsal
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T123000
DTSTAMP:20260911T012226Z
CREATED:20260910T231602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T012226Z
UID:2528-1789815600-1789821000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Sound the alarm about robot dogs at Boston’s Science Museum with De-ICE Action Network
DESCRIPTION:The De-ICE Action Network (formerly De-ICE Citizens) will be at Boston’s Science Museum sounding the alarm about robot dogs. Waltham based Boston Dynamics plans to sign a $2 million contract with ICE\, which plans to use BD’s robotic dogs (SPOT) in their immigrant detention and deportation operations. The Science Museum has a popular Spot Robot Dog exhibit\, and we’ll be encouraging museum visitors to call on Boston Dynamics to keep Spot out of ICE hands. Sign up here
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/sound-the-alarm-about-robot-dogs-at-bostons-science-museum-with-de-ice-action-network/
LOCATION:Boston’s Science Museum\, 1 Science Pk\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T152441Z
CREATED:20260902T152441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T152441Z
UID:2487-1790708400-1790715600@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Practice Sing - Farnsworth House in JP
DESCRIPTION:Parking: Free on-street parking on nearby streets; short walk from Forest Hills Station [Map]
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/practice-sing-farnsworth-house-in-jp/
LOCATION:Farnsworth House Community Room\, 90 South Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rehearsal
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260926T171623Z
CREATED:20260926T171623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T171623Z
UID:2568-1790865000-1790865000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Encore Casino picket line
DESCRIPTION:Over 1000 hospitality and service workers at the Encore casino have been on strike for over three weeks\, and there is no end in sight.\nThese are workers putting their livelihoods on the line to demand a living wage\, and support from the community goes a long way to keeping spirits up.\n\nWe will join their 24/7 picket line at 2:30.  Stay for as long as you’re able.\nSign Up here
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/encore-casino-picket-line/
LOCATION:Encore Boston Harbor\, 1 Broadway\, Everett\, MA\, 02149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260925T155929Z
CREATED:20260925T155835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T155929Z
UID:2547-1791028800-1791032400@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Anti-War Rally
DESCRIPTION:MA Peace Action (MAPA)\, along with dozens of co-sponsors\, is holding an anti-war rally. Here’s the MAPA flyer for more details. Sign up here to join BVOCAL at the event.
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/anti-war-rally/
LOCATION:Park Street Station\, Tremont St & Park St\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T153231Z
CREATED:20260902T153231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T153231Z
UID:2489-1791399600-1791406800@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Honk Festival Rehearsal - Cambridge Friends Meeting House
DESCRIPTION:Parking: Ample free parking available in the U-shaped driveway\, 10 min. walk from Harvard Square stop on the Red Line. [Map]
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/honk-festival-rehearsal-cambridge-friends-meeting-house/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 5 Longfellow Park\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rehearsal
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260925T154818Z
CREATED:20260902T151322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T154818Z
UID:2480-1791640800-1791644400@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Singing Resistance Community Sing at Honk!
DESCRIPTION:Members of our BVOCAL song leading team will be collaborating with other song leaders to lead a Singing Resistance Community Sing at the festival in Davis Square. We’ll be at Seven Hills Park (behind the Elm St. T station). Join the crowd in your BVOCAL attire and help get everybody singing. \nIf you are singing with BVOCAL on stage at the HONK Closing Ceremony on Sunday\, sign up here. (No sign-up needed for the Saturday community sing.)
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/honk-festival-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Seven Hills Park in Davis Square\, 78 Meacham Rd\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T232056Z
CREATED:20260902T151537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T232056Z
UID:2482-1791729000-1791734400@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Honk Festival Closing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:BVOCAL will be featured on the main stage of HONK (exact time will be confirmed closer to the date). This is the closing event of the festival in Harvard Square in which each band gets eight minutes to strut their stuff. \nPlease note: Singing on the main stage will require attending the rehearsal on October 7. \nSign up here
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/honk-festival-save-the-date-2/
LOCATION:Davis Square\, 4 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260927T202758Z
CREATED:20260927T202237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T202758Z
UID:2572-1792065600-1792071000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Don't sell Spot to ICE protest
DESCRIPTION:Protests to prevent ICE from getting its hands on robot dogs will continue.  This time in front of Waltham-based Boston Dynamics.  \nBoston Dynamics is considering a $2 million contract with ICE\, which plans to use BD’s robotic dogs (SPOT) in their immigrant detention and deportation operations. \nWe’ve got some fun doggie songs to share.  Participants are encouraged to bring their (live) dogs to the protest! \nSign Up here.\n 
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/dont-sell-spot-to-ice-protest/
LOCATION:Boston Dynamics\, 1601 Trapelo Road - Reservoir Place\, Waltham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260902T155510Z
CREATED:20260902T155510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T155510Z
UID:2506-1792195200-1792281599@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Save the Date - No Kings Protest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/save-the-date-no-kings-protest/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, Beacon Street and Park Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260927T202725Z
CREATED:20260927T202725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T202725Z
UID:2576-1792497600-1792503000@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Don't sell Spot to ICE protest
DESCRIPTION:The protests to prevent ICE from getting its hands on robot dogs will continue.  This time in front of Waltham-based Boston Dynamics.  \nBoston Dynamics is considering a $2 million contract with ICE\, which plans to use BD’s robotic dogs (SPOT) in their immigrant detention and deportation operations. \nWe’ve got some fun doggie songs to share.  Participants are encouraged to bring their (live) dogs to the protest! \nSign Up here
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/dont-sell-spot-to-ice-protest-2/
LOCATION:Boston Dynamics\, 1601 Trapelo Road - Reservoir Place\, Waltham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gig
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T153500Z
CREATED:20260902T153500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T153500Z
UID:2491-1792695600-1792702800@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Practice Sing - Farnsworth House in JP
DESCRIPTION:Free on-street parking on nearby streets; short walk from Forest Hills Station [Map]
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/practice-sing-farnsworth-house-in-jp-2/
LOCATION:Farnsworth House Community Room\, 90 South Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rehearsal
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T154410Z
CREATED:20260902T153811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T154410Z
UID:2493-1794337200-1794344400@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Practice Sing and Social/Election debrief - Cambridge Friends Meeting House
DESCRIPTION:Parking: Ample free parking available in the U-shaped driveway\, 10 min. walk from Harvard Square stop on the Red Line. [Map]
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/practice-sing-and-social-election-debrief-cambridge/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 5 Longfellow Park\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rehearsal
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T154054Z
CREATED:20260902T154054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T154054Z
UID:2495-1796238000-1796245200@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Practice Sing - Farnsworth House in JP
DESCRIPTION:Parking: Free on-street parking on nearby streets; short walk from Forest Hills Station [Map]
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/practice-sing-farnsworth-house-in-jp-3/
LOCATION:Farnsworth House Community Room\, 90 South Street\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rehearsal
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T155106Z
CREATED:20260902T154633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T155106Z
UID:2501-1797361200-1797368400@bvocalchorus.org
SUMMARY:Practice Sing - Cambridge Friends Meeting House
DESCRIPTION:Parking: Ample free parking available in the U-shaped driveway\, 10 min. walk from Harvard Square stop on the Red Line. [Map]
URL:https://bvocalchorus.org/event/practice-sing/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 5 Longfellow Park\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rehearsal
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Gallatin":MAILTO:activistartsboston@gmail.com
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