Featured Events in Boston in June, 2025 (May Updated)

Our Summer Academy is five days of non-stop entertainment and learning that kids will love. This program includes all of the components that make up the great game of golf. From chipping, putting and full swing, to the rules and etiquette, kids will learn everything they need to know to improve their game. Each Academy is taught in a fun, relaxed atmosphere and is staffed with a low student-to-instructor ratio to ensure each Junior Golfer receives in-depth, hands-on attention while he or she develops a winning golf swing. WEEKLY SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday8:30 to 9:00 a.m. - Child drop off9:00 a.m. - Academy begins11:00 to 11:30 a.m. - Lunch12:00 p.m. - Child pick up$250 PER CHILD | ONE REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Entry to the AcademyTopgolf Game Play and Golf InstructionLunchTopgolf GiftsCertificate of CompletionDAILY MEALS Monday: Chicken bites & french friesTuesday: Cheesburger & grapesWednesday: Grilled cheese & friesThursday: Mini-corn dogs & grapesFriday: Chicken bites & friesAGE LIMIT: This program is designed for children between the ages of 6-12 years old. ATTIRE: Please have your child dressed in comfortable apparel based on the weather conditions. Children should have appropriate footwear, such as tennis shoes (no golf spikes, please). Golf clubs will be provided on site, but children are welcome to bring their own. For more information regarding our Summer Academy health and safety measures, please visit https://topgolf.com/summeracademy. Cancellations requested through 'Contact the Organizer' are required 48 hours prior to the Summer Academy start date to receive a refund. Information Source: Topgolf Boston - Canton | eventbrite

Here you'll need brain and brawn to take on the mental and physical challenges! This is a team event with teams arranged ahead of time by your school. To see what's in store, take a look at the video on this page! NEXT STEPS : Parents/guardians - please complete the registration process for your child as the end will contain a waiver that you'll need to sign for your child to participate. When asked for first name, last name and email, please put your name and your email, EXCEPT for below the waiver when asked for Students Name, please put your child's name. Please note this is a private event for the students of Brooke Charter only.  Information Source: Grit 'N Wit | eventbrite

2025 Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome Family Medical Conference BOSTON, MA Please join us this summer for the 2025 SLOS Family Medical Conference in beautiful Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Don't miss this opportunity to learn about SLOS, socialize with other families, and strengthen the bonds that make our SLOS community so strong. When: June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025 (Friday and Saturday) Speaker Sessions: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day (Eastern Day Time) Location (Hotel): Embassy Suites by Hilton – Boston at Logan Airport Address: 207 Porter St, Boston, MA 02128 Hotel Phone: 1-617-567-5000 Shuttle: 24-hour free shuttle to airport Discounted Parking: $30 day; $40 day + overnight Refund policy: Refunds are possible up to 90 days before the event; Eventbrite's fee are nonrefundable. Video: https://www.facebook.com/embassysuitesbostonloganairport/videos/867023220671782 The SLO Foundation's biennial family conference brings together a broad spectrum of our diverse and dynamic community, including individuals with SLOS, their families, caregivers, medical and therapeutic professionals, volunteers, and SLOS researchers. The conference provides an opportunity to learn more about Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS), treatment and management options, current SLOS research as well as opportunities to learn about and enroll in ongoing SLOS research studies. The conference will also introduce you to the top SLOS specialists in the world and give you the chance to ask specific questions about your child's issues and challenges in a relaxed atmosphere. Family Conference Registration Fees: Adult and Teen: $150.00 Youth (2 – 12 yrs.): $75.00 Infant/Toddler (under 2yrs): $0.00 Zoom Only (not attending in-person): $0.00 Registration fee includes: • Two-day conference speaker sessions and materials • Meals: Evening Reception (Thursday); Lunches (Friday and Saturday); Made-to-Order Buffet Breakfasts (for guests staying at the Embassy Suites Hotel) ; Pizza and Pub Quiz Dinner (Friday) - a fun event with SLOS families and physician attendees hosted by our very own Dr. Andy Jones! You won't want to miss this event! 2025 SLOS Conference Sessions (All sessions are located at the Embassy Suites Hotel - Boston Logan Airport location.) DAY 1 Friday, June 20 (Eastern Day Time) 9:00 am - Welcome and Introductions Smith-Lemli-Opitz Foundation 9:15 am - Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome Denny Porter, MD, National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, MD) 9:45 am - Reading SLOS Test and Lab Results Denny Porter, MD, National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, MD) 10:00 am - Forms and Function of Cholesterol Ellen Elias, MD, FAAP, FACMG, Children’s Hospital Colorado (Denver, CO) 10:40 am - Photosensitivity and Protecting SLOS Skin William Rizzo, MD, University of Nebraska Medical Center (Omaha, NE) 11:10 am - SLOS Natural History Study – Overview and Preliminary Results of Neurodevelopmental Assessments Samar Rahhal, MD, National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, MD) Audrey Thurm, PhD, National Institutes of Mental Health (Bethesda, MD) 12:10 pm - My Child Has SLOS: What Are Potential Health Complications to Be Aware Of? Robert Steiner, MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (Madison, WI) 1:00 pm - LUNCH 2:10 pm - CHOLBAM - Use of Cholic Acid in SLOS Session 1 – Joseph Ray, MD, Division Director of Medical Genetics and Metabolism, University of Texas Medical Branch Session 2 – SLOS Parents Taylor and James Weaver; Edwin Clay Ferren, MD, Atrium Health Pediatrics/Medical Genetics 3:30 pm - Managing SLOS Dental Visits, Orthodontic Care, and Dental Surgeries Isabelle Chase, DDS, Boston Children’s Hospital (Boston, MA); Harvard School of Dental Medicine (Cambridge, MA) 4:40 pm - Mindful Moments: Finding Calm with Full Hands and a Full Heart Lauren Cramer Finnerty, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C; Brittany Gummere, MSW, Boston Children’s Hospital (Boston, MA) 5:45 pm - Dinner and Pub Quiz Quizmaster Dr. Andy Jones _________________________________________________________________ DAY 2 Saturday, June 21 (Eastern Day Time) 9:00 am - SLO Foundation - Program Updates and Endowments Smith-Lemli-Opitz Foundation 9:20 am - KEYNOTE SPEAKER Improving the Quality of Care for Patients with Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome Amy Kritzer, MD, Boston Children’s Hospital (Boston, MA); Harvard Medical School (Cambridge, MA) 10:20 am - Tribute to Dr. John Opitz (8/15/1935 - 8/31/2023) Malgorzata Nowaczyk, MD, (Hamilton, Ontario, CAN) 10:55 am - SLOS Questions and Physician Discus sion Panel SLOF Medical & Scientific Advisory Board and Dr. Mira Irons 12:25 pm - Critical Importance of Vaccinations in Pediatric SLOS Patients Ellen Elias, MD, FAAP, FACMG, Children’s Hospital Colorado (Denver, CO) 2:10 pm - Managing SLOS Behaviors in a School Setting Julia O'Connor, PhD (Baltimore, MD) 2:40 pm - SLOS Behaviors and Medications Elaine Tierney, MD, Kennedy Krieger Institute; Johns Hopkins Univ. School of Medicine (Baltimore, MD) 3:15 pm - Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Disorders in People with Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome Marc Daou, MD, Sleep Fellow at BIDMC/Harvard Medical School (Cambridge, MA) 4:10 pm - Hearing in Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome: Characterization, Challenges, and Care Christopher Zalewski, PhD, National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, MD) 4:45 pm - Puberty and Sexuality in SLOS Ellen Elias, MD, FAAP, FACMG, Children’s Hospital Colorado (Denver, CO) 5:15 pm - Closing Remarks and Final Door Prizes Questions about the conference schedule please email info@smithlemliopitz.org. DON'T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR ROOM! EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON LOGAN INT’L AIRPORT HOTEL ROOM BLOCK - SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATES Cost - $249.00 per night (King) (plus taxes) Cost - $299.00 per night (2 Double) (plus taxes) LINK TO BOOK A ROOM IN THE BLOCK: (code - SLO; tell them it is for the "Smith-Lemli-Opitz group") https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/bosapes-slo-85df4107-ef11-4feb-b30c-1af259b2c342/ BLOCK DEADLINE - May 28, 2025 Discounted prices are good through 5/28/2025 or until all of the block rooms are sold out. Book early to take advantage of these great room prices! DO YOU NEED HELP BOOKING YOUR ROOM or a room with ACCESSIBILITY/ACCOMODATIONS - For families needing a room with special accessibility/accomodations, please call the following individual: Danielle Iworsley Director of Sales at Embassy Suites danielle.iworsley@hilton.com (617) 933-5108 Tell Danielle that you are with the Smith-Lemli-Opitz Foundation Conference and she can give you options for available ADA rooms. For a full list of possible accomodations, please see "Accessible Features" at: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bosapes-embassy-suites-boston-at-logan-airport/hotel-info/ Harper Wolinetz Conference Travel Scholarship The first 28 families that both register/pay for tickets AND reserve their room in the SLO Foundation's ROOM BLOCK will qualify to receive a Harper Wolinetz Conference Travel Scholarship. Scholarships are available only to guests staying more than one night within our room block at the Embassy Suites - Logan International Airport. Those qualifying will receive (up to) a $250.00 credit to be applied to their bill before checkout after their 2nd night stay. Thank you to the Carrie and Lou Wolinetz Family who fund these amazing travel scholarships in memory of their daughter, Harper Please note that travel scholarships may NOT be used at other hotels or outside of the Embassy Suites -Logan International Airport Hotel room block or for other incidental travel costs and are not redeemable for cash. Only one travel scholarship may be awarded for each SLOS family (including travel companions staying in other rooms). Amenities: Free WiFi in all rooms Free made-to-order breakfast Free shuttle - Boston Logan Int'l Airport (call to request) Complimentary evening reception On-site restaurant Room service Indoor pool Fitness center Some connecting rooms Streaming TV Business center Discounted parking Smoke-free rooms (100% non smoking) Accessibility features: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bosapes-embassy-suites-boston-at-logan-airport/hotel-info/ Information Source: Gretchen Noah | eventbrite

Are You Ready For the 11th Annual 90+ Cellars Boston Rosé Cruise? Join us as we head back out for another amazing afternoon cruising around Boston Harbor with rosé in hand. Come decked out in your favorite pink outfit and we’ll provide plenty of 90+ Cellars wines, plus tasty bites! Saturday, June 21 | 1:15-3:45PM* Boarding begins at 12:30 PM Spirit of Boston Boston World Trade Center 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA Boards from the Commonwealth Pier Please Note: Ticket cost includes wine and food throughout the cruise! *Actual cruise time is approximately 2 1/2 hours Dress Code We’ll be painting the town pink, so dress accordingly! The Wine Don't worry, we'll bring the wine! We'll have a few of our most popular roses, along with a selection of sparkling wines and summery whites. Come thirsty! The Food We’ll have plenty of bites to go with your sips! Buffet-style lunch will be available throughout the majority of the cruise. Boarding Boarding will begin at 12:30 pm, please plan to arrive as close to 12:30 pm as possible. The cruise will depart promptly at 1:15 pm. If you are not on board by 1:15 pm, we cannot guarantee that you will get on the boat. Once the boat has left the dock, we will not return until the cruise has concluded. A Few Final Things All guests must be 21+ to attend. Please bring your government-issued ID. You will not be allowed on the boat without it , and the party won’t wait for you to go get it! All ticket purchases are non-refundable. No exceptions will be made. The cruise will take place rain or shine. We’ll have a blast either way! Show us how you Rosé All Day, Boston! Information Source: 90+ Cellars | eventbrite

We are excited to kick off summer and take youth to explore Thompson Island. We will take a ferry, catch crabs, go on a nature walk, swim, & see wildlife! Youth arrival: 11am Youth departure: 5pm Volunteer arrival: 11:30am (EDIC Pier) Volunteer Departure: 5pm Information Source: Elevate Youth | eventbrite

RAIN OR SHINE EVENT! Indoor space available. MelanIN Medicine, Inc. is back for another rendition of Taste of Black Boston! This event is intended to highlight some of the most delectable food offerings from several Black-owned restaurants in the Greater Boston area. We will be gathering on the beautiful rooftop of the Bruce C. Bolling Building in Nubian Square, so be prepared for a stunning city view to accompany the great food, drinks, and tunes. Your ticket includes: Several dish samples from local black owned restaurants (check out our IG page for ongoing posts of featured restaurants!) Two drink tickets for beer and wine from other black owned businesses Rooftop day party with live DJ There is also free parking! Attendees can park at the Bruce C. Bolling parking lot, located next to the Boston Police B-2 District Station on Washington Street. Parking is also available at the Blair Lot, located near the intersection of Palmer Street and Harrison Avenue. Of note, we are hopeful for a BEAUTIFUL day, but in the chance of any precipitation, there is plenty of indoor space connected to the rooftop! #RainorShine, we're still on! Additional goal of this event is to raise funds for future MelanIN Medicine programming. If you are unable to attend, we would greatly appreciate your support in the form of a donation. MelanIN Medicine is a 501(c)(3) non-proft and all donations are tax-deductible. This event is open to all over 21 years of age. *No refunds * Please be advised that by agreeing to attend this event, you are permitting photographers and videographers associated with MelanIN Medicine the right to film and recycle any images taken throughout the experience which may be used for marketing purposes. Email melanininmedicinema@gmail.com for any questions. www.melaninmedicine.org Information Source: MelanIN Medicine, Inc | eventbrite

Join us for a movie night at The Square Root! We are presenting a Mike Nichols blockbuster comedy. The Birdcage is a 1986 comedy starring Robin Wiliams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, and Dianne Weist. Middle-aged gay life partners, Armand Goldman, a Jewish drag club owner, and Albert, the club’s flamboyant star attraction, live in the eclectic community of South Beach and have raised a straight son. Now, their newly engaged son, 20-year-old Val, wants to bring his fiancée, Barbara, and her ultraconservative parents home to meet his family for the first time. By Val’s request, Armand pretends to be straight, not Jewish and attempts to hide his relationship with Albert, in order to please Barbara’s father, controversial right-wing Republican Sen. Kevin Keeley. RATED R. 6:30 pm: Doors open, come hang out with your neighbors 7:30 pm: Screening begins This event is brought to you FREE through generous financial contribution from The Boston Home Team and the Mass Cultural Council . Donations are optional at the door. Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase. Cash donations are gladly accepted at the door. Tickets are limited, so please, if you cannot attend after purchasing tickets, cancel them on eventbrite so that others may have a chance to attend this FREE screening. (Don't acquire free tickets and then not show up to the event!) Information Source: Roslindale Film Society | eventbrite

Join Lawyers for Civil Rights for our annual reception to mark our progress and chart a path forward to advance civil rights together. We will gather in person to celebrate, reflect, and connect. We will also present awards to four civil rights leaders at the center of our work to advance equity and justice. Lawyers for Civil Rights works with communities of color, immigrants, and low-income families to fight discrimination and foster equity through creative and courageous legal advocacy, education, and economic empowerment. Read more about our work in 2024 . The event will feature an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and live jazz. Individual tickets start at $150. VIP tickets start at $250. For any event-related questions, or to discuss available sponsorship opportunities, please contact reception@lawyersforcivilrights.org. Event Details Thursday, June 26 6 - 8 PM VIP reception begins at 5pm Location The State Room 60 State Street, 33rd Floor Boston, MA 02109 Information Source: Lawyers for Civil Rights | eventbrite

July 1, 2025 will mark 100 years of the Eta Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. serving the Boston Community Omega Men In Action (OMIA 501c) is proud to Host the Centennial Celebration for the Eta Phi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. * THIS IS AN ALL WHITE AFFAIR - ALL WHITE A SPLASH OF COLOR IS RECCOMENDED* $125.00 General Admission Ticket Spirit of Boston Cruise with buffet dinner $150.00 VIP - Access To 3 Events VIP ticket includes complimentary entry to our Pre-Cruise Cocktail Mixer Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits and our After party at HUE Boston in additon to the Spirit of Boston Cruise. Information Source: Omega Men in Action | eventbrite