Link N Learn: Black Brilliance Mixer
May
16
6:30 PM18:30

Link N Learn: Black Brilliance Mixer

Boston Young Black Professionals and Dear Small Brands invite you to "Link n Learn," a dynamic networking event and panel discussion aimed at fostering connections among Black professionals in Boston. Join us for an engaging evening as we delve into the stories behind the founding of both organizations and explore strategies for building meaningful professional networks within the Black community.


Free RSVP HERE

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Black Irish: Boston YBP Team
Mar
16
12:00 PM12:00

Black Irish: Boston YBP Team

Join the Boston YBP team to celebrate Saint Patty’s day! Wear your warmest festive green outfit and come crawl with us.

This is a free bar crawl which will be followed up with a festive day party. YBP crawlers, use our discount code to purchase early bird tickets to the day party!

Get your crawl tickets HERE!

*****Discount Code for 20% off Day Pary Tickets: BIXYBP2024

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Network After Work
Feb
28
6:30 PM18:30

Network After Work

Join us for our monthly mixer! Meet other young black professionals, make connections, and unwind from work. The event is free, and you're welcome to bring a friend.

ZaZiBar Seaport is an intimate bar situated in the Seaport District of Boston, this upscale black-owned bar delights with a sophisticated ambiance.

This high-end bar is a petite haven with limited parking, inviting you to savor its exclusive ambiance and curated selection.

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Boston YBP Winter Trip 2024
Feb
17
to Feb 18

Boston YBP Winter Trip 2024

  • Gunstock Mountain Resort (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Boston YBP is bringing back our yearly ski trip!

President's Day weekend we will be hosting a meetup in New Hampshire for some winter fun! The skiing and snowboarding group lessons at Gunstock Mountain Resort, about a two hour drive from downtown Boston, are designed to teach beginners the fundamentals on how to ski and ride snowboards.

Get ready for a weekend of snow-filled fun and forging new connections. Secure your spot now through Eventbrite and let's make this President's Weekend one for the books.

RSVP on Eventbrite!

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 LiteWork Events x Boston YBP: Ugly Sweater Brunch Party
Dec
17
11:00 AM11:00

LiteWork Events x Boston YBP: Ugly Sweater Brunch Party

Tis the season! Join LiteWork Events and the Boston Young Black Professionals (YBP) for a holiday-inspired brunch party!

Bring your ugliest sweaters as @DJOWTLAW brings the holiday vibes with Boston's urban young professionals.

RSVP on Eventbrite before Early Bird tickets sell out.

Ticket Sales Start December 6th

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Network After Work: September
Sep
14
7:00 PM19:00

Network After Work: September

Join us for our signature monthly mixer at Nzuko, where you can mix and mingle with other young professionals, make new friends, find potential business partners or connections, or simply unwind from work.

Nzuko is a black-owned fusion restaurant that offers the tastes of the Caribbean with the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, bringing together these seemingly disparate cultures in a delightful culinary experience.
The event is free, and feel free to bring a friend!

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9th Annual YBP Beach Day
Aug
13
12:00 PM12:00

9th Annual YBP Beach Day

Come and join us for a delightful day under the sun, surrounded by a radiant group of individuals! Our beach gathering is centered around fostering a sense of community, so we kindly request that you bring along any food, snacks, and beverages to share at our communal table.

There will be an array of enjoyable activities to partake in, such as limbo, badminton, uno, and more!
Rest assured, this event always guarantees a fantastic time.

Look for us beneath the white canopy with the BYBP Sign.

Let us know you’re coming by RSVPing HERE!

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Boston YBP Cookout and Field Day
Aug
6
1:00 PM13:00

Boston YBP Cookout and Field Day

Boston YBP and The B-Sidez are bringing you some summer fun! This annual event will consist of a potluck style cookout followed by field games played in teams and ending with an outdoor day party!

Agenda

Cookout: 1pm - 3pm

Field games: 3pm -5pm

Day party: 5pm - 8pm

Sounds by DJ Ayech and DJ Mez 🔊

Gather your friends and come to Franklin Park for some outdoor fun! Participants can register for the red, yellow, or blue team. There will be two captains per team. 16 people maximum per team. Teams earn points depending on where teammates finish in each field game.

Registration is OPEN until Friday, July 21st! Sign up HERE

There will be a sign up spreadsheet available for people to sign up to bring things to the cookout. Field Day participants will pick up their t -shirt the day of the event and choose two team captains per team. The team captains are responsible for organizing their teammates before each event and enforcing the rules to avoid teammates costing the team points.

Cookout Sign Up Sheet
HERE

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Pizza Festival Meetup
Jun
25
12:00 PM12:00

Pizza Festival Meetup

Boston YBP is meeting up at the annual Boston Pizza festival at City Hall Plaza from 12noon-2pm

Taste pizza from local, national, and international vendors!

Free admission!! The charge for each pizza slice varies by vendor. You can purchase 3, 5, or 10 pizza slice tickets in advance or on site.

www.Bostonpizzafestival.com

Pizza by the slice tickets

https://www.bostonpizzafestival.com/tickets

We’ll post our exact location on IG:@boston_ybp on the day of the event!

RSVP on Meetup : HERE

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Juneteenth Community Cookout 2023
Jun
17
2:00 PM14:00

Juneteenth Community Cookout 2023

****WEATHER UPDATE

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of freedom, unity, and togetherness at the Juneteenth Community Cookout! Boston Young Black Professionals and The Teachers’ Lounge are coming together to show up and show out to this momentous event, and we invite you to be a part of it.

We invite all community members to volunteer and bring their favorite dishes to share at the cookout. Whether it's your grandmother's secret recipe, a family tradition, or a special treat, let's savor the delicious flavors of our heritage. The potluck-style gathering will allow us to experience the diversity and tastes that make our community so vibrant.

In addition to the mouthwatering food, we'll have an array of exciting games and activities for all ages. Engage in friendly competition, enjoy music that resonates with the culture, and embrace the spirit of unity as we celebrate the progress we have made and the work still ahead of us.

This event is open to everyone who wishes to support and embrace our shared history. Boston Young Black Professionals and The Teachers’ Lounge encourage attendees to bring their friends, family, and neighbors to celebrate this important occasion. We believe that by fostering connections and building bridges, we can create a stronger, more inclusive community.

****WEATHER UPDATE

Due to forecasted rain, TTL and YBP will no longer be hosting a cookout at tomorrow’s Juneteenth Celebration. The Juneteenth Celebration, however, will still be taking place tomorrow, rain or shine, for those interested in stopping by.

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Hella Black Trivia Night @NOSA
May
6
7:00 PM19:00

Hella Black Trivia Night @NOSA

Get ready as we partner with Hella Black Trivia and NOSA for Trivia Night!
Make sure to get your peoples because this is a trivia game for us and by us, featuring questions crafted with the African Diaspora in mind.

We will also have an Artist Performance, Musical Vibes, and Alcohol & Food available.
General Admission Tickets On Sale Now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-ybp-trivia-nosa-tickets-619460732727?aff=eand

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Black Irish: Boston YBP Team
Mar
18
11:00 AM11:00

Black Irish: Boston YBP Team


Join the BYBP team to celebrate Saint Patty’s day! Wear your warmest festive green outfit and come crawl with us.

This is a free bar crawl which will be followed up with a festive day party. YBP crawlers, stay tuned for a discount code to purchase advance tickets to the day party!

Get your crawl tickets HERE!

Use Discount Code: BIXYBP2023 for 20% off of Day Party tickets!

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Boston YBP Paint and Sip
Mar
11
7:00 PM19:00

Boston YBP Paint and Sip

Come join us at Modern Party Art for a fun Paint Party ! Our landscape inspired painting is on a 11x14 canvas and will make a perfect addition to your collection!

$45 gets you a seat, all the materials you need, dinner, and step by step directions as we all paint together!

Purchase tickets HERE from Eventnoire!

Our room will be set up at 7pm, and instruction starts within 20 minutes of the the start time.

ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED AT THIS VENUE!

BYOB: One bottle per person over the age of 21.

You may not bring in any drinks other than alcohol. All other drinks (including mixers) must be purchased at the studio.

Dinner Options:

Mac & Cheese

Spinach/Tomato Salad

Fried Chicken Wings
Vegan Options from Discover Vegans

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Movie Night: Creed 3 Screening w/ Boston Zeta Kappa Sigmas
Mar
4
6:00 PM18:00

Movie Night: Creed 3 Screening w/ Boston Zeta Kappa Sigmas

Have you seen Creed 1 lately…how about 2…No? Come out and checkout Creed 3 with YBP and the Boston Zeta Kappa Sigmas!

This month we are checking out Creed III at AMC South Bay. We will be hanging out at 6pm in the bar area on the 2nd floor before showtime at 7pm!

Typically, AMC tickets are refundable or exchangeable up to 2 hours before the displayed departure time.

Purchase tickets here, if you want to sit with our group:
https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/creed-iii-66187/showtimes/creed-iii-66187/2023-03-04/amc-south-bay-center-12/all/108405034

Note: This is not a private event. Purchase tickets directly on the AMC website.


Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHmCH7iB_IM

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Network After Work
Feb
22
6:00 PM18:00

Network After Work

Join us for our signature monthly mixer. Mix and mingle with other young professionals; make a friend, business partner or connection, or just unwind from work. The event is free, and feel free to bring a friend.

Don't be a stranger, come out and join us!

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Dance on Ice
Feb
11
4:00 PM16:00

Dance on Ice

Join us for a unique Ice Skating experience with a twist! We have partnered with The B-Sidez x VIBE for Dance On Ice. You’ll see hot cocoa, ice skating, and great music all around!

If you would like to ice skate, you can purchase tickets HERE!

In addition, we are hosting a winter accessories drive. Bring new gloves, hats, scarves, socks, hand warmers for collection. All these items will be donated to Cambridge Women's Center on Auburn st.

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Boston YBP Sunday Brunch
Jan
15
2:00 PM14:00

Boston YBP Sunday Brunch

Join Boston Young Black Professionals for a southern comfort food brunch buffet at Darryl’s Kitchen with live music! The menu typically includes scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, cheddar grits, French toast, waffles, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, collard greens and more! The adult price for the buffet is $25.95 plus a $10 entertainment fee for the live music.

The reservation is for a group of 20 people. We want to get a good idea of how many people are likely to attend. Please RSVP on Eventbrite so we can get an accurate as possible headcount.

RSVP HERE

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Boston YBP Wakanda Forever Private Screening
Nov
19
6:45 PM18:45

Boston YBP Wakanda Forever Private Screening

Join Boston Young Black Professionals for a night out to see “Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever”. Meet us at AMC South Bay Center in your Afrocentric clothing!

An Organizer will check you in and give you your ticket for the private screening.

Purchase Tickets here on Eventnoire!

Please plan to arrive no later than 6:45pm to secure your seats! The movie starts at 7pm. There is a free parking garage near the theater. 

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Escape Room
Nov
5
6:30 PM18:30

Escape Room

Join YBP for one hour of challenging puzzles that require intense teamwork and logic skills! We will be in two groups with each group trying to solve a set of puzzles following a unique story line before the 60 minutes expires!

$38 per person- Click the free ticket link to RSVP and choose your room. Please bring your payment to Trapology on the night of the event.


Please arrive at 6:30PM ! The room starts at 7PM.

All games are private

All games are sanitized on a regular schedule

Description of the games:

“Drunk Tank”

“A Boston cop decides that you and your rowdy friends are having a bit too much fun during your pub crawl. He throws you and the drunkards into the Charles St. Jail drunk tank. You pass out. When you wake up, still in the jail cell, you realize something feels off. Explore your cell and uncover clues about where you really are, who really put you there, and escape before someone comes back and finds out your escape plan.”

10 players maximum

“The Boobie Trap”

“You've heard of the legendary Boobie Trap. With a confident attitude, you've found its location and not drawn too much attention to yourselves. Don't get too distracted by your surroundings, you've got a dirty secret as to why you're really there. Can you stay focused enough to get in and out without spilling the beans?”

5 players maximum

The escape room will start at 7pm. Please plan to arrive at Trapology Boston at 6:30pm for check in. Ring the buzzer for access to the second floor. Trapology Boston is located next door to the AMC Boston Common theater.

***Limited Space Available***

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BYBP Fall Apple Picking
Oct
29
12:00 PM12:00

BYBP Fall Apple Picking

Come join us on an adventure to Central Mass for some fall apple picking!
Honey Pot Hill Orchards has apple picking, apple cider & fresh apple cider donuts, hayrides, and a monster maze.

We’ll start out with apple picking around 12 noon, then head over to the farm store for some cider and donuts!

Hayrides: $2 per person
Big Green Monster Maze is $11.95 for adults
Apple Picking: *Prices vary depending on a 10-20 lbs PYO bag

Honey Pot Hill Farm is typically Cash only. There are ATMs available at the farm.

We’ll plan to meet outside of the farm store upon arrival… we’ll post our updated location on Instagram @boston_ybp.

🍏We can’t wait to see you there!🍎

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