Things to do in Roslindale

Sunday, Oct 11

The Joy Party

The Substation

JOYis rooted in soulful and deep house music, with a focus on creating an inclusive, welcoming space where people, especially BIPOC, can come together to move, connect, and feel free on the dance floor. The energy is intentional—uplifting, community-centered, and grounded in the roots of house music culture.Register Here!

Sunday, Oct 11

Oktoberfest Celebration and Polka Workshop

The Substation

Eins, zwei, drei - Polka! Learn the steps to this lively traditional dance seen at Oktoberfest in Munich and featured in festivals around the world. Together we'll focus on the basics to have you and your partner galloping across the floor in no time. We'll learn the history of the Polka, and mix in a few other dances and games to ensure movers of all ages and abilities have fun during this celebration!Polka Dance Workshop: 2 - 3PMAlexandria (Alex) Nunweiler is a Boston-local dancer, choreographer, and educator whose work spans contemporary and traditional genres. She has led community workshops and events for the last decade, guided by her core belief that dance is for everybody and every body. Her work has been featured in the ATLAS program at ImPulsTanz in Vienna, Austria, as a Dancermaker Resident at the Boston Center for the Arts, and currently as a cohort member of Curriculum in Motion at Jacob's Pillow. She first learned to polka from her father, Gunther, when she was a child and has been spinning to the Lichensteiner Polka (her favorite) ever since.

Thursday, Oct 15

Thirdsday Night Karaoke!

The Substation

Friday, Oct 16

The Substation Bar

The Substation

Friday, Oct 16

Rozzie Bound Storytime: Every Child is an Artist

The Substation

Louisa Penfold will lead art activities from her new book,Every Child Is an Artist,which offers ideas for vibrant yet simple activities that get kids physically moving and using their full sensory systems to play, make, and create.RSVP and pre-order the book here.

Saturday, Oct 17

Roslindale Open Studios

The Substation

The Substation hosts 22 artists this year as part of ROS’s 20-year anniversary!The bar is open during Open Studios (12 - 5pm), and as usual in the evening until 11pm.

Sunday, Oct 18

Roslindale Open Studios

The Substation

The Substation hosts 22 artists this year as part of ROS’s 20-year anniversary!The bar is open during Open Studios. Sip and peruse!

Thursday, Oct 22

The Open Circuit presents THE JUKE!

The Substation

Thursday, Oct 22

THE JUKE presented by The Substation's Open Circuit

The Substation

You are invited!!

Friday, Oct 23

RCS Retro Game Night

The Substation

Wednesday, Oct 28

Cardivalle: Trading Card Show

The Substation

Thursday, Oct 29

RVMS Annual Gala

The Substation

Friday, Oct 30

Roslindale Film Society presents: The Night of The Living Dead

The Substation

Friday, October 30th at The Substation.  Rated RA ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the Northeast of the United States.It’s a halloween movie night so put on your costumes!The film screening begins at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $7 in advance, or $10 at the door. Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase.  Buy your ticket atroslindalefilmsociety.com/Thank you to our sponsor The Boston Home Team for making this possible.

Saturday, Oct 31

Use The Force: Halloween Show!

The Substation

Halloween has come to the dark side.Use The Forcepresents a night of spooky seasonal favorites, creatively reworked into our trademark jazz/funk fusion style. ExpectThe Addams Family Theme,This Is Halloween, and other familiar tunes subjected to questionable harmonic decisions, deep grooves, and extended improvisation. Costumes encouraged. Musical mischief guaranteed.Get tickets here!

Sunday, Nov 1

Friend-raiser for Roslindale Food Pantry (Live band and Pizza!)

The Substation

The Roslindale Food Pantry strives to address food insecurity in our community by providing nutritious food options and support to individuals and families. We raise awareness and promote community engagement to create a more equitable society. Our mission is driven by compassion, inclusivity, and the belief that together we can make a lasting impact on hunger.Join us for our fundraising event!Ticket cost: $25/ person (Kids under 12 FREE):Live music from Avanza! (https://avanzaflamenco.com/)Detroit-style pan-pizza from Old Friend Pizza and drinks from The Substation Bar!TICKETS: https://donorbox.org/events/968376/steps/choose_tickets

Thursday, Oct 7

Open Circuit: Special Event with AgeStrong and OYEA

The Substation