Boston-Area Community Singing Calendar
We define "community singing" as a gathering of people singing not as a performance, but rather for the experience it creates within the group of singers. This calendar exists as a way to centralize information for those wanting to sing more, and to help create a more interconnected web of community singing in Boston.
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All events on this calendar must:
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Feature community singing as a primary or prevalent component.
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Be non-performance based - focusing on singing for the experience of singing as opposed to for an audience.
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Not require an audition to join.
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Be located within the Metro Boston area, defined as the following cities: Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Milton, Needham, Newton, Quincy, Revere, Saugus, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, & Winthrop.​
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Please note that the organizers of this calendar have not vetted each of these events, but are simply acting as a centralizer of information.​ This calendar may not reflect last minute changes, so always go to the event link or contact the organizer to confirm before attending.
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Color Key
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​Brown = Boston-Area Singing Circles
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Red = CircleSinging Boston
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Violet = Violet Pub Sings
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Orange - Sit N' Sing
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Deep Blue = RavenSong Community Singing Circles
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Green = BVOCAL
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Boston-Area Singing Circles
We lead singing circles that inspire deeper connection to ourselves, each other, and the Earth. We believe in the healing, freedom, and joy that can come through communal singing, and aim to make that experience more widely accessible.
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Location: Various locations in Boston and Camberville, indoors and outdoors.
Frequency & Timing: 4 - 8 circles / month at various times, weeknights, weekends, and weekday mornings.
Cost: various sliding scale costs, no one turned away for lack of funds at most offerings.
Links: Website
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Boston-Area Singing Circle events appear in brown.
CircleSinging Boston
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We are a welcoming network of Boston - Metro Area CircleSings. CircleSinging is an improvisation based group singing practice designed to make participation and creativity an accessible, joyous experience. We are multigenerational with varied skill levels, and varied backgrounds. Our facilitators are Peter McLoughlin, Lynn Rosenbaum, Paola Faoro and Joshua Rajman. We also occasionally sponsor workshops led by guest teachers from around the world.​​
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Location: Cambridge, Arlington, Jamaica Plain and Somerville
Frequency & Timing: Monthly on weekends in each city listed above, and multi-week series on weeknights.
Cost: $15-20, no one turned away for lack of funds
Links: Please check out our meetup page for event details.
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CircleSinging Boston events appear in red.
Violet Pub Sings
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We sing traditional folk songs together a capella - sea shanties, work songs, call and response, and chorus songs. These are generally learned by ear, so you don't need to know them ahead of time to participate. We prioritize songs that have lots of opportunities for everyone to sing together. Come to lead a song, join in on the chorus, or just enjoy the music!​​
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Location: Harvard Square - The Sea Hag, 49 Mt. Auburn, Cambridge, MA 02138
Frequency & Timing: Monthly, usually second Sundays, noon-3pm. Occasionally rescheduled to a first or third Sunday, noted on our calendar.
Cost: No cover charge. Buy brunch or a drink to support the bar!
Links: www.violetfolksings.org | Violet Folk Sings Calendar
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Violet Pub Sings appear in Violet.
Sit N' Sing
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A contemplative community founded in 2018. We share silence for 30 minutes and then share songs for 30 minutes.
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Location: Orange Door Collaborative @ 763 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
Frequency & Timing: Every Tuesday, 7 - 8pm. Arrive between 6:30 and 6:59, Doors lock at 7pm sharp. We do not convene when the time overlaps with a Jewish holiday or when Beni is out of town.
Cost: Free
Links & Contact: Join the Whatsapp group for confirmation and cancellation info. Email Beni, benjamin.summers@hebrewcollege.edu to be added.
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Sit N Sing events appear in orange.
Ravensong Community Singing Circles​
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We offer nurturing & uplifting singing circles with a focus on healing, joy, community connection, chakra empowerment, and more. Our singing circles are typically accompanied by multiple instruments including the harmonium and doumbek drum.​​
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Location: Orange Door Collaborative @ 763 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
Frequency & Timing: First Monday of the month from 7 pm - 9 pm.
- Taking a break for the Spring & Summer! Will begin circles again in September, 2025.
Cost: $10 - $20 Sliding Scale (No one turned away for lack of funds)
Links: Contact Desiree & Inbal at ravensongretreats@gmail.com to join our email list.
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Ravensong events appear in deep blue.
BVOCAL​ | Boston Voices of Community and Labor
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Social justice movements are stronger – more joyful, more resilient, and more powerful – when they sing. BVOCAL is committed to uplifting our rallies, marches, picket lines, and civil disobedience with singing -- wherever people gather for justice. Learn the songs by joining an occasional rehearsal, then sign up for the BVOCAL rapid response network and show up at actions whenever you can.​​
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Location: Various locations in Boston and Camberville
Frequency & Timing: 2 - 3 rehearsals / month, actions on demand
Cost: Free
Links: Sign up here. For more information or questions email activistartsboston@gmail.com.
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BVOCAL events appear in green.
