Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park: Soul of Boston
Jul 21, 2026 · The Playstead at Franklin Park, Pierpont Rd off Circuit Drive, Boston, MA 02121 · Boston, MA
About this event
Free Tuesday-evening concert carrying on Elma Lewis's decades-old Franklin Park tradition. Soul of Boston performs from 6 p.m. to dusk, hosted by Amanda 'Lady Emcee' Merricks, with food vendors on site.
Why we picked it
One of Black Boston's longest-running summer rituals — lawn chairs, a picnic supper, and live soul in the park Miss Lewis made a stage.
Good for
families, elders, after-work picnics
Need to know
Music starts 6 p.m. and runs to dusk; bring lawn chairs and a picnic — enter via Pierpont Rd off Circuit Drive.
When
Jul 21, 2026
Price
Free
Organizer
Franklin Park Coalition
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