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SUMMARY:HipStory Presents The Break
DESCRIPTION:HipStory Presents The Break featuring Toki Wright & Tim Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Break” is bi-weekly showcase dedicated to Boston’s hip-hop/R&B artists and DJs\, connecting the city’s underground talent with new audiences. This program is curated by HipStory. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki Wright\n\n\n\nToki Wright is a two-time Emmy Award-winning MC\, poet\, producer\, and cultural diplomat.  He has received two CLIO Award for advertising with General Mills for the number one worldwide Twitter trending project “Watch the Stove” which was also nominated for a Cannes Lion Award.  Wright is currently the chair of the Professional Music Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  Before relocating he was the Department Head of the United States’ first fully accredited Hip-Hop Studies program at McNally Smith College of Music. The program was awarded the “Best Transformative Higher Learning Model” from the Hip-Hop Education Center at NYU. Toki also facilitated seven Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop Festivals and helped establish “Hip-Hop at H.E.A.L.S\,” a program for former child soldiers in Gulu\, Northern Uganda. \n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Hall\n\n\n\nTim Hall is an award winning musician\, performance poet\, and producer from Detroit\, MI\, while honoring Boston as his current home. His poetry draws inspiration from his lived experiences – charting the nuances of blackness\, masculinity\, and the beauties of life. Tim has shared stages and recordings with artists such as The Nappy Roots\, Carolyn Malachi\, Bilal\, Chris Turner\, Aloe Blacc\, Maria Fenklemeier\, The Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and Diana Oh\, among others. Additionally\, Tim is faculty at Berklee College of Music\, a member of the award winning band STL GLD\, and a principal collaborator with Cliff Notez\, Oompa\, and Will Dailey. He was honored as “Session Musician of the Year” by the 2020 Boston Music Awards\, and recognized by WBUR’s Artery 25 as 1 of 25 millennials of color impacting Arts and Culture in Boston. His work can be experienced through his new project – Trust the Process EP\, as well as Colors Of My Soul\, and self-published book – Trust The Process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nX\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-the-break-4/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “Judy Saves The Day” by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion
DESCRIPTION:172 Below Presents: GHOULCHELLA\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nAfter being pushed around for over 400 years\, the famous hand puppet heroine Judy has had enough! Cheer her on as she goes on a quest for respect\, justice\, and a well-deserved nap. This modern interpretation of the traditional “Punch and Judy” show is a hilarious\, timely\, hand-crafted farce that the whole family will enjoy!  \n\n\n\nPuppet Showplace Theater is Boston’s home for puppet show joy — with shows nearly every weekend\, for kids and adults\, just steps from the Brookline Village T stop! Puppet Showplace is dedicated to presenting outstanding puppetry to diverse audiences through performances\, workshops\, and community outreach. From children’s birthday party performances to provocative Puppets at Night shows\, our programming is designed to reach a large and diverse audience of all ages\, backgrounds\, and abilities. View our full calendar at puppetshowplace.org \n\n\n\nAs a special treat for the kids\, El Jefe’s will feature a kids’ meal! For $7.50\, kids can get 1 Taco\, a Juice Box\, a side of Chips & Salsa\, AND crayons!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll ages welcome\, especially enjoyed by ages 4 – 10 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Nolen\n\n\n\nSarah Nolen is a puppeteer and filmmaker known for her versatile work across multiple puppetry styles. Originally from Texas\, Sarah lives in Waltham\, Massachusetts\, where she works as a freelance puppeteer\, director\, and puppet builder for both stage and screen through her company\, Puppet Motion.  \n\n\n\nCurrently\, she is the third-ever resident artist at Puppet Showplace Theater\, touring family puppet shows and teaching puppetry to all ages. Most recently\, Sarah was a shadow puppet fabricator for A.R.T.’s The Odyssey (2025)\, built a puppet and puppeteered in Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up (2021)\, and directed Sandglass Theater’s latest puppet production Feral (2024). In June 2025\, Sarah premiered Party Animals\, a new touring family puppet show with original music by Phil Berman. \n\n\n\n@puppetmotion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nX\n\nYouTube
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/puppet-showplace-theater-presents-judy-saves-the-day-by-sarah-nolen-of-puppet-motion/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:HipStory Presents The Break
DESCRIPTION:HipStory Presents The Break featuring Dear\, Rose & S AND R\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Break” is bi-weekly showcase dedicated to Boston’s hip-hop/R&B artists and DJs\, connecting the city’s underground talent with new audiences. This program is curated by HipStory. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDear\, Rose Trio\n\n\n\nDear\, Rose is a modern trio blending jazz\, hip-hop\, gospel\, and soul into honest\, intentional music. We love creating moments that feel both intimate and powerful—whether we’re playing original music\, reimagining familiar songs\, or supporting other artists. Every performance is rooted in groove\, connection\, and the belief that music can bring people together. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nS AND R\n\n\n\nS AND R is the indie-alternative partnership of Saxon Kennedy and Reeve Pope\, bringing an uproarious rock instrumentation to vulnerable\, genre-bending songwriting. Their world is expanding with alternative hip hop-tinged second EP DOWNDOWNDOWN\, a five-act story about spiraling relationships\, fractured friendships\, and unraveling mental health. \n\n\n\nSaxon and Reeve find dialogue onstage\, drum fills responding to guitar riffs and lyrics in a tight embrace. Saxon screams moody confessionals: queerness\, community\, love\, loss\, friends. Behind the drum set\, Reeve retorts in rhythms that pull these quivering stories together. They are backed by a rotating cast of faces that join them onstage\, in the studio\, and behind the scenes. \n\n\n\nThese are the stories that compel you to listen\, to dance\, to shout\, to linger. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nYouTube
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-the-break-5/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
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SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “Party Animals” by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion
DESCRIPTION:172 Below Presents: GHOULCHELLA\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nParty Animals follows five furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party! Meet a bunny with boundless energy\, a sloth with social anxiety\, a hedgehog wrestling with wrapping\, and a skunk who’s trying to keep everything cool and under control. Through song\, dance\, and original rock ‘n’ roll music by Boston local Phil Berman (of Puppet Playtime & The Holiday Sing-Along)\, these little stars discover that music can be an exuberant and healthy way to express their inner selves.  \n\n\n\nParty Animals comes from Sarah Nolen (of Puppet Motion) — creator of Judy Saves the Day and Lisa the Wise; and our beloved Resident Artist! The show balances silly antics with deeper truths\, all conveyed through traditional hand puppetry performance: the life of the party! \n\n\n\nLegendary rock star Pete Townshend once said\, “Rock ‘n’ roll might not solve your problems\, but it does let you dance all over them” — equally true for children and their grown-ups! \n\n\n\nPuppet Showplace Theater is Boston’s home for puppet show joy — with shows nearly every weekend\, for kids and adults\, just steps from the Brookline Village T stop! Puppet Showplace is dedicated to presenting outstanding puppetry to diverse audiences through performances\, workshops\, and community outreach. From children’s birthday party performances to provocative Puppets at Night shows\, our programming is designed to reach a large and diverse audience of all ages\, backgrounds\, and abilities. View our full calendar at puppetshowplace.org \n\n\n\nAs a special treat for the kids\, El Jefe’s will feature a kids’ meal! For $7.50\, kids can get 1 Taco\, a Juice Box\, a side of Chips & Salsa\, AND crayons!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll ages welcome\, especially enjoyed by ages 4 – 10 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Nolen\n\n\n\nSarah Nolen is a puppeteer and filmmaker known for her versatile work across multiple puppetry styles. Originally from Texas\, Sarah lives in Waltham\, Massachusetts\, where she works as a freelance puppeteer\, director\, and puppet builder for both stage and screen through her company\, Puppet Motion.  \n\n\n\nCurrently\, she is the third-ever resident artist at Puppet Showplace Theater\, touring family puppet shows and teaching puppetry to all ages. Most recently\, Sarah was a shadow puppet fabricator for A.R.T.’s The Odyssey (2025)\, built a puppet and puppeteered in Adam McKay’s Don’t Look Up (2021)\, and directed Sandglass Theater’s latest puppet production Feral (2024). In June 2025\, Sarah premiered Party Animals\, a new touring family puppet show with original music by Phil Berman. \n\n\n\n@puppetmotion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nX\n\nYouTube\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhil Berman \n\n\n\nPhil Berman is a singer-songwriter\, actor\, and puppeteer with a BFA in Theater Arts from Boston University. He has performed in shows across the Boston area and the Northeast. Phil is currently Lead Faculty and Program Coordinator for New England Conservatory’s Early Childhood Pilot Program\, teaching music to over 200 weekly students at Ellis Early Learning Center in Boston’s South End and Jamaica Plain. He was a co-creator of Puppet Playtime at Puppet Showplace Theater and returns to the showplace with the Holiday Sing-Along every December. Phil has also played music for touring puppetry productions like The Bella Show\, The Joshua Show\, and What the Moon Saw. When not performing\, Phil is a freelance music teacher and founder of Zibi Consulting Group\, creating early childhood arts and culture curriculum for schools and daycare centers across New England. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/puppet-showplace-theater-presents-party-animals-by-sarah-nolen-of-puppet-motion/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “A Pirate’s Great Adventure” by Peanut's Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:172 Below Presents: GHOULCHELLA\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nJoin Pirate Kasandra and her puppet pals for an interactive high-seas adventure full of surprises\, laughter\, and treasure hunting! The audience will help the Peanuts crew search for hidden treasure\, while meeting colorful puppet friends along the way\, including a plush sea turtle\, blue elephant\, and more. As the journey unfolds\, the pirates discover that the greatest treasure of all is friendship — especially the new friends we make on our adventures together! \n\n\n\nPuppet Showplace Theater is Boston’s home for puppet show joy — with shows nearly every weekend\, for kids and adults\, just steps from the Brookline Village T stop! Puppet Showplace is dedicated to presenting outstanding puppetry to diverse audiences through performances\, workshops\, and community outreach. From children’s birthday party performances to provocative Puppets at Night shows\, our programming is designed to reach a large and diverse audience of all ages\, backgrounds\, and abilities. View our full calendar at puppetshowplace.org \n\n\n\nAs a special treat for the kids\, El Jefe’s will feature a kids’ meal! For $7.50\, kids can get 1 Taco\, a Juice Box\, a side of Chips & Salsa\, AND crayons!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll ages welcome\, especially enjoyed by ages 4 – 10 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKasandra Vargas\n\n\n\nKasandra Vargas discovered her passion for puppetry in 2019\, when she picked up her first puppet and taught herself ventriloquism using only a mirror. With years of experience as an educator\, she has combined her love for teaching and performance by bringing her puppet characters to life in libraries and schools across her home state of California and in Massachusetts. Kasandra is passionate about spreading the joy of puppetry throughout Massachusetts and creating memorable\, laughter-filled experiences for children and families at every show. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nYouTube
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/puppet-showplace-theater-presents-a-pirates-great-adventure-by-peanuts-playhouse/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:HipStory Presents The Break
DESCRIPTION:HipStory Presents The Break featuring Mez.Wav\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Break” is bi-weekly showcase dedicated to Boston’s hip-hop/R&B artists and DJs\, connecting the city’s underground talent with new audiences. This program is curated by HipStory. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMez.Wav\n\n\n\nBorn and raised between the Bustling neighborhoods of Dorchester and Roxbury\, DJ Mez.Wav is an open format DJ humbly making waves in Boston’s music scene. Recognized throughout the city\, he can be located DJing at many of Boston’s premier clubs and lounges and is the trusted DJ for the city’s rising artists. Currently Mez is the creator of VIBRATION an open format dance party\, Holds residencies as a DJ for SILK R&B PARTY and HUE BOSTON\, and is a 2026 EMBRACE BOSTON Artist in Residence. On occasion you might see him DJ events for the City of Boston and other community events. His versatility\, genuine passion and deep rooted connection to his hometown\, Mez channels the spirit of Boston into every DJ set. \n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nX\n\nTikTok\n\nYouTube\n\nBandcamp
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-the-break-6/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T180000
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SUMMARY:Departure Arts Take-Over
DESCRIPTION:172 Below Presents: GHOULCHELLA\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nShowcasing performances by UnCommon Corner’s very own Community Curator’s\, Departure Arts\, Staff / Team Members! \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSollis\n\n\n\nSollis is a neo-soul vocalist\, songwriter\, and multi-instrumentalist blending the warmth of classic soul with the textures of contemporary R&B. With performances at venues including the Kennedy Center and collaborations on projects connected to artists such as Chaka Khan\, Sollis brings a deep appreciation for vocal artistry\, musicianship\, and storytelling to the stage. Inspired by the sounds of Stevie Wonder\, Donny Hathaway\, and the neo-soul tradition\, Sollis delivers a soulful experience rooted in rich harmonies\, heartfelt melodies\, and timeless grooves. \n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkye Harding\n\n\n\nSkye Harding is a folk-alternative artist\, powerhouse vocalist\, producer\, and storyteller from Vancouver\, Canada. Her music combines powerhouse vocal acrobatics and poetic lyricism in English and French. Rooted in fifteen years of classical vocal and piano training and raised in a family of teachers\, music lovers\, and environmentalists\, Skye grew up in a rich musical melting pot. She is guided by curiosity and a devotion to fostering community through song. As a senior at Berklee College of Music\, she is an acclaimed songwriter\, receiving the 2026 Berklee Career Jam Songwriting Award\, and has become a vivid presence across Boston stages\, opening for acts like the Oshima Brothers\, releasing her debut EP “Passenger Seat\,” and collaborating with luminaries including Matt Rollings\, Alain Mallet\, Peter Eldridge\, and Michael Mayo. She is currently finishing her debut album\, set for release this summer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nTikTok\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/departure-arts-take-over/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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