BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Emerson College UnCommon Corner - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uncommoncorner.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Emerson College UnCommon Corner REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T160000 DTSTAMP:20261020T193714Z CREATED:20260812T151858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T193714Z UID:10001050-1793455200-1793462400@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:172 Below Presents: GHOULCHELLA DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nOOooOO! We vant you to come to this Cabaret! Hope you read that in a Dracula voice because you need to be in a spooky mood to come to 172 Below’s Halloween cabaret on Saturday 10/31 from 2 – 4 PM. Costumes are strongly encouraged to watch these spine-chilling performances! \n\n\n\n\n172 Below Presents: Ghoulchella a Halloween Themed Cabaret Featuring: Vivian Thomasset\, Tommy O’Neill\, Karson Schoell\, Fran Roma\, Sofia Anello\, Rowan Fitzgibbon\, Eclipse M. Garrett\, Faye Fletcher\, Ruby Ferrari\, & Merin Rhodes URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/172-below-presents-ghoulchella/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/Movie-MusicalHalloween-Night-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000 DTSTAMP:20261026T172341Z CREATED:20261026T153957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T172341Z UID:10001117-1793120400-1793127600@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of '28) DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Juniors Musical Theatre BFAs of Emerson College sing music ranging from musical theatre favorites to pop-rock hits. Cheer on this talented bunch as they demonstrate their musical range and originality! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist\n\n\n\n\n\nSong\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRafael Valdes: \n\n\n\n\n\nA Marriage Proposal (Falsettos) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRafael Valdes & Maya Dhakal: \n\n\n\n\n\nSuddenly Seymour (Little Shop) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaya Dhakal: \n\n\n\n\n\nI Miss The Mountains (Next to Normal) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeth Greenberg: \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Violet Hour (The Violet Hour) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaleigha Le’vae Sioson & Seth Greenberg: \n\n\n\n\n\nI Love the Way (Something Rotten) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaleigha Le’vae Sioson: \n\n\n\n\n\nMeadowlark (The Baker’s Wife) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPetra Munter: \n\n\n\n\n\nMany The Miles (Sara Bareilles) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPetra Munter & Albie Naiditch: \n\n\n\n\n\nTake Me or Leave Me (Rent) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlbie Naiditch: \n\n\n\n\n\nOrange Colored Sky (Milton Delugg and Willie Stein) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElla Barrett: \n\n\n\n\n\nTwisted (Annie Ross / Joni Mitchell cover) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElla Barrett & Theodore Zucconi: \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tennis Song (City of Angels) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheodore Zucconi: \n\n\n\n\n\nSnoopy (You’re A Good Man\, Charlie Brown) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Norbuta: \n\n\n\n\n\nColder Weather (Zac Brown Band) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEva Dittmann & Andrew Norbuta: \n\n\n\n\n\nThis Wide Woods (Spitfire Grill) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEva Dittmann: \n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t Know Why (Norah Jones) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmalia Goshtigian: \n\n\n\n\n\nVanilla Ice Cream (She Loves Me) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYasmeen Smith & Amalia Goshtigian: \n\n\n\n\n\nAutomatic Rainy Day (Head Over Heels) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYasmeen Smith: \n\n\n\n\n\nIreland (Legally Blonde) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Company: \n\n\n\n\n\nHeart & Music (Ensemble) URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/the-tantalizing-twelve/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/10/MT-UNCOMMON-PERFORMANCE-VISUAL.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T180000 DTSTAMP:20261002T232329Z CREATED:20260924T181259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T232329Z UID:10001103-1792857600-1792864800@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:UnCommon Corner x EC Acappella: a Takeover Event DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\n\n\nCome by UnCommon Corner for an A Cappella Takeover Event! Featuring 4 groups from across Emerson College\, join Acappellics\, Achoired Taste\, Noteworthy\, and Skintones for an afternoon with a “Pitch Perfect” twist. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcappellics\n\n\n\nAcappellics is Emerson’s only competitive A Cappella group. They compete every spring at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella! They sing a variety of pop and indie songs arranged by their very own group members\, and go on a retreat every year to further the group bond. They love to sing and boogie together! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAchoired Taste\n\n\n\nAchoired Taste is a dynamic\, student-run a cappella group at Emerson College’s Boston Campus dedicated to bringing popular music to life with energy and passion. Formed to enhance the college’s creative culture\, the group provides a diverse and fun environment where individuals share their love for singing and music. Beyond performing on campus\, Achoired Taste serves as an ambassador for Emerson’s thriving a cappella community by participating in outreach events and collaborating with other collegiate groups across the Greater Boston Area\, New England\, and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNoteworthy\n\n\n\nNoteworthy is Emerson College’s premier a cappella group. Formed in 2002\, the group focuses on intricate dynamics of melodies mixed with innovative beats to bring a new twist to classic and contemporary tunes. We create a family through music and bring our sound to multiple venues on and off campus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSkintones\n\n\n\nFounded in the Spring of 2017\, Skintones is an a cappella group that seeks to elevate the voices of BIPOC artists through music. We are a family first\, and our bonds are the cornerstone of our group. We seek to provide a place to call home for all students on campus\, members or otherwise\, and encourage the larger Emerson community to celebrate BIPOC music. URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/uncommon-corner-x-ec-acappella-a-takeover-event/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/LIVE-Music-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T130000 DTSTAMP:20261016T214625Z CREATED:20261016T214413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T214625Z UID:10001115-1792328400-1792328400@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:172 Below DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFran Roma (she/they)\n\n\n\nEmerson College B.F.A. in Theatre Education and Performance ‘30 \n\n\n\nCredits: 172 Below’s Movie Night Cabaret (Performer)\, Kidding Around’s The Spongebob Musical (Sheldon J. Plankton)\, Upcoming: 172 Below’s Ghoulchella (Perfomer) \n\n\n\nBig thanks to my family and friends who have supported me through my journey\, new and old.  \n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaye Fletcher (She/Her)\n\n\n\n Faye Fletcher (She/Her) is a freshman Musical Theatre major at Emerson College. She recently made her 172 Below Debut in ‘Movie Night’\, and will be performing in ‘Ghoulchella’ on Halloween! Aside from singing\, Faye is a participant in three shows this semester\, working as Costume Designer\, Assistant Lighting Designer\, and Fight Director. She loves performing and all aspects of making theatre\, and is so grateful for this opportunity!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSofia Anello (She/Her)\n\n\n\n Sofia Anello (She/Her) is amazingly excited to perform at the Uncommon Stage! As a Freshman at Emerson College\, this marks just her second performance at the school. She’d like to say thank you to all her new friends\, family\, and the wonderful Merin Rhodes for this opportunity!! @sofanello \n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEzra Bean \n\n\n\nEzra Bean is a multitalented performer known for his comedic abilities & bass singing voice. He has won two Ocean State Star awards for his roles in musical theater productions facilitated by the Wheeler School in Providence\, Rhode Island. When he’s not on the stage\, he can be found sewing clothes\, writing comedy\, and practicing accordion. URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/172-below/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260925T163726Z CREATED:20260812T151839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T163726Z UID:10001051-1790431200-1790438400@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:172 Below Presents: MOVIE NIGHT DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nMamma Mia! 172 Below is coming back to the Uncommon Corner! Come see the greatest show(man) on Saturday\, 9/26 from 2- 4 PM. Come fill your afternoon with Oscar-winning performances\, and we hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n172 Below Presents: Movie Night a Movie Musical Themed Cabaret Featuring Amanda Marcos\, Arianna Arocho\, Fran Roma\, Faye Fletcher\, Junior Gonzalez\, Karson Schoell\, Kylie Sawyer\, Makenzie Finnegan\, Paige Murrary\, Reilly Kearney\, Sofia Anello\, Tommy O’Neill\, and Vivian Thomasset URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/172-below-presents-movie-night/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/Movie-MusicalHalloween-Night-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000 DTSTAMP:20260813T191702Z CREATED:20260601T195103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T191702Z UID:10000005-1788004800-1788004800@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “The Loose Caboose” by Harry LaCoste DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nA train engineer finds his caboose has disconnected and is stranded without an engine! To pass the time while waiting for the engine’s return\, the engineer peeks through the suitcases left behind to discover delightful puppet characters and enchanting musical stories.  \n\n\n\nJoin puppeteer\, ukulele rockstar\, and all around funny guy Harry LaCoste for this interactive family-friendly show that is sure to make you giggle! \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 $9.95\, 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\nHarry LaCoste\n\n\n\nHarry LaCoste is a performer\, teacher\, dad\, ukulele rockstar. After working behind the scenes on Sesame Street\, he was inspired to try his hand at puppeteering. Since then\, Harry has performed all over the country with puppets including with NYC-based puppet improv team\, Team Lopez. Harry uses puppets\, songs\, and magic to tell stories and inspire creativity with children of all ages. \n\n\n\n@goodnewsgus \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/puppet-showplace-theater-presents-the-loose-caboose-by-harry-lacoste/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/The-Loose-Caboose-by-Harry-LaCoste-Puppet-Showplace-Theater-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000 DTSTAMP:20260820T143739Z CREATED:20260630T230712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T143739Z UID:10000009-1787763600-1787770800@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:HipStory Presents The Break DESCRIPTION:HipStory Presents The Break featuring Cliff Notez\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\nCLIFF NOTEZ\n\n\n\nProlific collaborator and award-winning multimedia artist Cliff Notez seamlessly manifests a mix of hip hop\, jazz\, folk\, soul and R&B that’s been likened to “Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly\, blended with the paranoia of Radiohead’s Kid A.” Their music reveals the repercussions of trauma\, exposes the realities of the Black experience\, and shares an intimate journey towards healing. Heavy lyrical themes are often juxtaposed with uplifting sounds: bright horns\, sparkling keys\, snappy percussion and glowing guitar riffs. Cliff Notez’s work has caught the attention of publications like The New York Times\, NPR\, The Boston Globe\, and Boston Herald\, among others and have garnered shoutouts from the likes of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. They performed at Boston Calling Music Festival in 2022 and have previously shared the stage with Ja Rule and Gym Class Heroes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nX\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\nBandcamp URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-the-break-8/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260813T193453Z CREATED:20260601T193710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T193453Z UID:10000012-1787400000-1787400000@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “Magnificent Monster Circus” by CactusHead Puppets DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nCome one\, come all\, to a circus like no other! Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks. Kids can lend a hand to Eustace the Unicycling Unimonster\, make friends with a Fiery Fanged Worm\, cheer for Agnes the many-legged Acropod\, and more! This colorful\, silly\, multi-sensory show is a perfect match for our youngest audiences. \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 $9.95\, 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\nCactusHead Puppets\n\n\n\nCactusHead Puppets was started in 2010 by John and Megan Regan. Known for their playful performance style and exuberant creativity\, they have created six fun family shows including The Pied Piper of Hamelin\, Bremen Town Musicians\, and Magnificent Monster Circus. They tour throughout the Northeast and are affiliated artists with the Puppet Showplace Theater. Both Megan and John are graduates of the University of Connecticut’s Puppet Arts program\, and were interns at Puppet Showplace Theater way back! Megan is originally from the Kansas City area\, where she worked with Paul Mesner Puppets\, now known as What is Puppets. John is from western Massachusetts\, and is honored to be performing in some of the same venues where he saw puppet shows growing up. \n\n\n\n@cactushead_puppets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/puppet-showplace-theater-presents-magnificent-monster-circus-by-cactushead-puppets-2/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Magnificent-Monster-Circus-by-CactusHead-Puppets-Puppet-Showplace-Theater-Outdoors-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000 DTSTAMP:20260813T192815Z CREATED:20260601T194631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T192815Z UID:10000017-1786795200-1786795200@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “SpinS” by Janoah...anygoodjokes? DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nA pajama-clad unicyclist careens on stage\, suitcase in tow. Unpacking\, ze introduces the audience to a whimsical world of clothes-pin towers\, erratic toothbrushes & gargantuan grins. Juggling with energy & presence\, Janoah…anygoodjokes? constructs a playful performing-partner puppet from piles of props.​ \n\n\n\nSpinS frames skill through physical challenge\, fashioning hilarious precariousness that is joyful and open. Objects and audience swirl into chaotic creation in this solo circus\, recounting the learning and laughter of an itinerant performer. \n\n\n\n“SpinS is not your usual flashy juggling show at all. There are no strict boundaries to adhere by\, just an unrestricted flow of energy\, story-telling and creativity for all.” – Melissa Arditti\, 519 \n\n\n\n“Probably the most awkwardly impressive thing you’ll see all year … the experience seem(s) less like you’re watching a performance and more like you’re helping to put it on … A must-see for anyone who wants to let loose and smile like a child again.” – ***** Eric Trudell\, Theatre in London \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 $9.95\, 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\nCactusHead Puppets\n\n\n\nJanoah Bailin (ze/zir)\, aka janoah…anygoodjokes? creates and performs energetic\, stimulating and educational shows for family audiences with zir unique blend of circus\, puppetry\, story and dance. Ze learned unicycling in the empty corridors of zir middle school\, practicing after-hours. \n\n\n\nJanoah grew up juggling with the Suspenders Juggling Troupe in Falmouth (MA) then traveled New England with the Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour. Ze graduated in 2014 from College of the Atlantic\, focusing in performance and movement. Janoah now coaches the Gym Dandies Children’s Circus of Scarborough (ME)\, as well as the Children’s Circus of Middletown (CT). In 2016 ze helped form the Living Room Dance Collective in Portland (ME)\, a space devoted to contemporary movement and performance. \n\n\n\nIn the summer of 2019 ze toured SpinS\, a full-length solo circus-puppetry performance\, across the Canadian Fringe Festival circuit\, including Montreal\, Winnipeg\, Edmonton and Vancouver\, winning “Best Variety” in London. SpinS has since enjoyed a 12-show run at Maddy’s Theatre in the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine. In May of 2019 Janoah premiered meSSeS\, a second full-length circus-dance performance in which the audience learns to juggle during the show. Ze has brought the show to The Dance Complex (Boston)\, Redfern (Keene NH)\, Oddfellows Playhouse (Middletown CT)\, APA’s Contact East (Halifax NS)\, SPACE (Portland ME)\, as well as the Cincinnati\, St. Louis\, Indianapolis\, Hartford and Elgin Fringe Festivals (where ze won “Spirit of the Fringe” 2022). \n\n\n\nJanoah has been a resident artist at the Barn Arts Collective in Bass Harbor and Subcircle in Biddeford (ME). Ze has been awarded the 2020 MAC Fellowship in the Performing Arts\, NEFA’s 2021 Public Art Learning Fund\, as well as numerous MAC Project and NEFA Dance Fund grants. Janoah currently performs internationally for festivals\, stages and parades\, leaving behind a wake of tumbled juggling props. \n\n\n\n@janoahthejester \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nYouTube URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/puppet-showplace-theater-presents-spins-by-janoah-anygoodjokes/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/SpinS-by-janoah…anygoodjokes_-Photo-by-ArthurFink-Puppet-Showplace-Theater.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000 DTSTAMP:20260809T230228Z CREATED:20260630T230640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T230228Z UID:10000020-1786554000-1786561200@uncommoncorner.org 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\n\nBandcamp URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-the-break-7/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000 DTSTAMP:20260813T191539Z CREATED:20260601T193521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T191539Z UID:10000024-1786190400-1786190400@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “Word Play” by Good Hearted Entertainment DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nWord Play uses clowning\, puppetry\, and live original music to take audiences on an adventure through the alphabet. Words come to life in the hands of Honey Goodenough and Harry LaCoste\, who clown around with sounds and letters to create dozens of interactive characters and imaginative scenes. With an array of instruments by his side\, Paul Watkins sets the stage with live music for every magical moment. It’s the perfect blend of education and entertainment — a play on words\, literally! \n\n\n\nWord Play was inspired by creator Honey Goodenough’s experience learning to manage her own dyslexia and literacy challenges. Audiences can make friends with vowels\, teach tricks to a “C-A-T” and “D-O-G\,” and visit a whole “Z-O-O” full of surprises. \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 $9.95\, 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\nGood Hearted Entertainment (Creator)\n\n\n\nHoney Goodenough / Good Hearted Entertainment is a puppeteer\, educator\, and children’s party entertainer. Honey was Puppet Showplace Theater’s first resident teaching artist from 2017 to 2022\, following years of experience working with diverse student populations in Greater Boston\, New York City\, Vermont\, and Texas. She has taught a wide variety of professional development courses for educators and aspiring puppeteers at Brooklyn College\, the University of Utah\, and City College CUNY. Honey is also a trained marionette performer and has toured nationally with The National Marionette Theatre and Frisch Marionettes\, and she has produced and performed in Puppet Slams across the country. She holds an MA in Educational Theater from New York University\, and a BA in Theater Crafts and Technology from the University of Texas\, Austin.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHarry LaCoste (Clown/Puppeteer)\n\n\n\nHarry LaCoste is a performer\, teacher\, dad\, ukulele rockstar. After working behind the scenes on Sesame Street\, he was inspired to try his hand at puppeteering. Since then\, Harry has performed all over the country with puppets including with NYC-based puppet improv team\, Team Lopez. Harry uses puppets\, songs\, and magic to tell stories and inspire creativity with children of all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood Hearted Entertainment (Creator)\n\n\n\nPaul Watkins is a composer and trombonist originally from San Jose\, CA. In addition to Word Play\, he has created incidental music for a number of puppet shows\, including Taking Turns by Margaret Moody and Robin Hood by Brad Shur. Previously he worked at Puppet Showplace Theater as the Box Office Manager\, and always enjoys returning to perform or catch a show. Paul holds an MM in Composition from the Longy School of Music in Cambridge\, MA\, and a BA in Music and Psychology from UC Davis. URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/puppet-showplace-theater-presents-word-play-by-good-hearted-entertainment/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/Word-Play-by-Good-Hearted-Entertainment-Puppet-Showplace-Theater-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T050201Z CREATED:20260601T191133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T050201Z UID:10000029-1785585600-1785585600@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “Magnificent Monster Circus” by CactusHead Puppets DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nCome one\, come all\, to a circus like no other! Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their quirky human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks. Kids can lend a hand to Eustace the Unicycling Unimonster\, make friends with a Fiery Fanged Worm\, cheer for Agnes the many-legged Acropod\, and more! This colorful\, silly\, multi-sensory show is a perfect match for our youngest audiences. \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\nCactusHead Puppets\n\n\n\nCactusHead Puppets was started in 2010 by John and Megan Regan. Known for their playful performance style and exuberant creativity\, they have created six fun family shows including The Pied Piper of Hamelin\, Bremen Town Musicians\, and Magnificent Monster Circus. They tour throughout the Northeast and are affiliated artists with the Puppet Showplace Theater. Both Megan and John are graduates of the University of Connecticut’s Puppet Arts program\, and were interns at Puppet Showplace Theater way back! Megan is originally from the Kansas City area\, where she worked with Paul Mesner Puppets\, now known as What is Puppets. John is from western Massachusetts\, and is honored to be performing in some of the same venues where he saw puppet shows growing up. \n\n\n\n@cactushead_puppets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/puppet-showplace-theater-presents-magnificent-monster-circus-by-cactushead-puppets/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Magnificent-Monster-Circus-by-CactusHead-Puppets-Puppet-Showplace-Theater-Outdoors-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T200000 DTSTAMP:20260728T151854Z CREATED:20260723T143922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T151854Z UID:10001023-1785520800-1785528000@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Departure Arts Take-Over DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000 DTSTAMP:20260729T133136Z CREATED:20260630T230526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T133136Z UID:10000032-1785344400-1785351600@uncommoncorner.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T050137Z CREATED:20260601T191025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T050137Z UID:10000036-1784980800-1784980800@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “A Pirate’s Great Adventure” by Peanut's Playhouse DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/A-Pirates-Great-Adventure-by-Peanuts-Playhouse.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T050043Z CREATED:20260601T190743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T050043Z UID:10000045-1784376000-1784376000@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “Party Animals” by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Party-Animals-by-Sarah-Nolen-of-Puppet-Motion-Puppet-Showplace-Theater-1-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000 DTSTAMP:20260720T190855Z CREATED:20260630T230413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T190855Z UID:10000049-1784134800-1784142000@uncommoncorner.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260722T050021Z CREATED:20260601T190912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T050021Z UID:10000053-1783771200-1783771200@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “Judy Saves The Day” by Sarah Nolen of Puppet Motion DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Judy-Saves-the-Day-by-Sarah-Nolen-of-Puppet-Motion-Puppet-Showplace-Theater-1-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000 DTSTAMP:20260720T191115Z CREATED:20260623T172748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T191115Z UID:10000064-1782925200-1782932400@uncommoncorner.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000 DTSTAMP:20260720T191155Z CREATED:20260611T161314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T191155Z UID:10000078-1781802000-1781809200@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Featuring Toki Wright & Lone Sol DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week’s performance will feature Toki Wright & Lone Sol \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\nLone Sol URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-presents-s-o-u-l-stice-featuring-toki-wright-lone-sol/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260722T045802Z CREATED:20260514T153901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T045802Z UID:10001020-1781697600-1781730000@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:WERS 617 Day DESCRIPTION:WERS 617 Day\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116 \n\n\n\nJoin Boston’s UnCommon radio station for 617 Day! \n\n\n\nStop by UnCommon Corner to see some of WERS’ favorite local talent\, and as always\, great beer from Harpoon and elevated Mexican street food from El Jefe’s! \n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Artists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Found\n\n\n\nIf Key Found is in your ears\, they’re in your soul. As a Boston-based indie-rock band\, they’re capturing the energy of a moment with a sound that unspools like old film. Packing slick songwriting\, powerful guitar\, and the methodical chaos of the rock legends that inspired them into nice little packages\, Key Found turns songs into transient snapshots of time. Inspired by classics like The Rolling Stones\, Smashing Pumpkins\, and The Beatles\, as well as contemporaries like Geese and Far Caspian\, Key Found is a culmination of all the rock that came before\, while still bringing a fresh take to the indie scene. The modern iteration of the band has been together for a year\, sharing a common goal of exploring new sounds\, new landscapes\, new mediums\, and new ways to capture the essence of rock. Watching Key Found live is an electrifying experience\, like hearing all of your favorite bands sing a song you haven’t heard yet\, but will be stuck in your head for weeks\, like a voice memo you can’t help but replay over and over. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nTikTok\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiah\n\n\n\nRiah is a Cape Verdean-American artist from Boston with a musical style that blends alt/pop\, R&B\, and neo-soul. After amassing over two million combined streams with her first widely successful hit “Too Fast\,” riah released her first EP “Head/Space” in 2024. Beginning her career from her studio apartment in Madrid\, she’s since played shows in the States\, Europe\, Africa\, and Australia. Her debut album “Garden” deals with themes of self-love amidst anxiety and uncertainty\, and is streaming everywhere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify\n\nTikTok\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStop Calling Me Frank\n\n\n\nStop Calling Me Frank came together in the wild 1980s punk rockscene of Boston. Their music still reflects that early\, high-energy\,loud-fast-fun attitude\, as do their rousing live shows. Theirrecords\, Spider In My Beer and Other Songs\, and Haberdashedinclude classic originals that they played at places like The Rat and Chet’s Last Call\, along with some irresistible tunes that they’ve written recently. They have been influenced by the usual suspects: Little Richard\, The Fleshtones\, The Sonics\, The Ramones\, Otis Redding. This is garage punk rock-and-soul\, with giant guitar riffs\, a honking sax\, and guys singing “Baby!” really loud. Over theyears\, members of Stop Calling Me Frank have played with otherrockers including The Dogmatics\, Stranglehold\, The Neats\, TheSwinedells\, and other great bands. So it’s no surprise that they’veearned a reputation as the Boston band’s Boston band. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamantha Farrell\n\n\n\nSamantha Farrell is a Boston-based musician and vocalist whose sound is a gorgeously moody fusion of jazz\, alt R&B and pop. Once described as “the best singer-songwriter you’ve never heard of\,” by NBC Los Angeles\, Farrell has always been understated in her approach to her music career – but\, those who are in the know\, have been quietly dazzled with her unique voice\, rhythmic subtleties and tonal nuance for years. \n\n\n\nHer music has been featured on various major network television shows such as NBC’s “Shark\,” CW’s “Ringer\,” “Privileged\,” “Nikita\,” “One Tree Hill” & “The Tomorrow People.” \n\n\n\nFarrell will be releasing her fourth full length album in the summer of 2026\, produced by Will Dailey \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nYouTube\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGnarly Darling\n\n\n\nGnarly Darling–(noun) a twisted\, dangerous\, sweet\, and beautiful something. Musically\, it’s about honest lyrics that cut to the sometimes painful truths each of us carry\, brought to bear through jangly guitar and blues harp set against striking melodies\, grounded rhythms\, and soulful harmonies. As MusicNGear Magazine writes\, “Gnarly Darling bring a fresh spark to New England’s Americana scene.”  \n\n\n\nThe group consists of singer-songwriter and guitarist Ryan Feeley\, bluesy harp wizard Pete Lassey\, distinctive and soulful vocalist Jessi Rigordaeva\, rock solid drummer Gary Goodman\, and expressive bassist Eric Turner.  \n\n\n\nGnarly Darling independently released their debut album in November\, 2025. Recorded at Rocking Horse Studios with award-winning producer Brian Coombes\, the album is true to their live sound\, beautiful and honest\, with a spotlight on the equally twisted and sweet lyrics. Gnarly Darling was nominated for “Americana Act of the Year” at the 2025 New England Music Awards. As one radio listener from Ireland shared\, “This is what America sounds like to me from the outside. It’s lovely.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Herlihy\n\n\n\nDave Herlihy has one of the clearest and most expressive voices the Boston rock scene has ever produced. He was most famously the lead singer for O Positive\, a mainstay in Boston’s legendary 80’s-90’s music scene. Dave’s new release\, Good Trouble” is not just an earworm; it’s an anthem for our times. The song is an homage to civil rights icon John Lewis. His famous phrase “good trouble\,” is a call to action and a guiding principle for engaging in peaceful disruption to address injustice and inspire meaningful change. It encourages individuals to challenge the status quo and speak out against things that are not right\, not fair\, or not just. “Not going down without a fight”.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/wers-617-day-2/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260722T050535Z CREATED:20260603T180048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T050535Z UID:10000083-1781197200-1781204400@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Featuring Toki Wright & VINNYMUCHO DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week’s performance will feature Toki Wright & VINNYMUCHO \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\nVINNYMUCHO\n\n\n\nVINNYMUCHO is a recording artist\, audio engineer\, cinematographer\, and creative director from New Haven\, Connecticut. Blending hip-hop\, R&B\, and cinematic storytelling\, their music explores themes of identity\, love\, self-discovery\, ambition\, and emotional growth through honest lyricism and captivating performances. \n\n\n\nA multidisciplinary artist both on and off the stage\, VINNYMUCHO is deeply involved in every aspect of their creative process—from songwriting and recording to visual storytelling and creative direction. Their ability to merge music with compelling visuals has helped shape a distinct artistic voice rooted in authenticity\, vulnerability\, and self-expression. \n\n\n\nVINNYMUCHO has performed throughout the Northeast\, including appearances at the Boston Black Pride Music & Arts Festival\, where they opened for Dej Loaf and Saucy Santana. Their performances are known for blending energy\, emotion\, and storytelling\, creating an experience that leaves audiences feeling connected and inspired. \n\n\n\nAs a proud queer Black artist\, VINNYMUCHO creates music for anyone learning to embrace themselves fully\, take risks\, and bet on their own dreams. \n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-presents-s-o-u-l-stice-featuring-toki-wright-vinnymucho/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000 DTSTAMP:20260722T050114Z CREATED:20260530T223736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T050114Z UID:10000090-1780592400-1780599600@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Featuring Toki Wright & Brooklynn DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nEvery Thursday\, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week’s performance will feature Toki Wright & Brooklynn \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\nBrooklynn\n\n\n\nBrooklynn\, a multifaceted artist hailing from Baltimore\, emerged onto the music scene during the COVID-19 pandemic\, captivating audiences with her soulful voice and genre-bending sound. Starting with posting covers of her favorite songs online\, she quickly gained a following that propelled her to share her original creations. Drawing from her background in opera and a love for Psychedelic\, Bedroom Pop\, and Neo-Soul music\, Brooklynn’s music is a blend of ethereal vocals and lush soundscapes. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, Brooklynn is honing her craft at Berklee College of Music\, where she’s already made waves with performances at local prestigious venues. She’s become a fixture in the Boston music scene\, leaving a lasting impression with her experimental artistry. Brooklynn’s journey is one of self-expression and exploration\, as she continues to share her deepest emotions and experiences through her music. \n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nSpotify URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-presents-s-o-u-l-stice-featuring-toki-wright-brooklynn/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000 DTSTAMP:20260720T191602Z CREATED:20260530T223540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T191602Z UID:10000091-1780506000-1780513200@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:HipStory Presents Rhythm and Roots DESCRIPTION:HipStory Presents Rhythm and Roots featuring MWALIM DaPhunkee Professor & Prophet Parker\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin HipStory for their bi-weekly series\, “Rhythm and Roots\,” a live music and dance event that celebrates the deep-rooted traditions of Black music and movement. Rhythm & Roots will feature a rotating lineup of live bands\, dance performances\, and open jam sessions where musicians and dancers can exchange rhythms and movement. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProphet Parker PM\n\n\n\nTeacher of the Year to Artistic Pioneer  \n\n\n\nProphet PM stands as a pillar to the transformative nature of following one’s passion. Born in Los Angeles but raised in Boston Prophet is truly a kid of two coasts. As a second generation singer-songwriter and photographer he has learned by doing. In 2020 he was named Boston Spark Educator of the Year for his exceptional dedication to teaching (P.E.)\, and in 2021 Prophet made the courageous decision to leave the realm of education behind in pursuit of a deeper calling: Music & Photography \n\n\n\nHaving found recordings of original material form as early as 4 years old\, Prophet has always loved sharing his voice. As the front man for the tribute band PK & the Mighty Seven (est. 2014)\, he honed his craft as a vocalist\, performer\, and live sound engineer. In 2023 he was accepted into the Creative Entrepreneur Fellowship through America for the Arts and is now primed to shift the energy. \n\n\n\n\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\nMwalim DaPhunkee Professor \n\n\n\nMwalim DaPhunkee Professor is a contemporary Blues Griot and soul artist whose performances bridge the deep traditions of Black folk music\, blues testimony\, and modern soul storytelling. A multi-award-winning composer\, singer\, guitarist\, keyboardist\, and cultural scholar\, Mwalim channels the griot tradition through original songs and reimagined blues and soul classics that weave history\, memory\, and lived experience into powerful musical narratives. Drawing from roots in the Black oral tradition\, jazz\, and underground groove culture\, his performances are as much cultural testimony as they are concert experience—raw\, soulful\, and deeply human. Critics have praised his work for its emotional depth and genre-spanning artistry\, placing him in conversation with artists like Curtis Mayfield\, Marvin Gaye\, and Gil Scott-Heron. \n\n\n\nA three-time New England Urban Music Award winner and co-founder of the Grammy-nominated soul-funk band The GroovaLottos\, Mwalim continues to redefine blues and soul for contemporary audiences through performances that blend groove\, improvisation\, and storytelling. He appears as a trio with The ZYG 808 on drums and Richard Johnson on bass\, delivering immersive live sets rooted in blues\, soul\, jazz\, and original composition. Mwalim will headline the Blues & Soul Showcase at POSTunderground in Brookline on June 12\, bringing his acclaimed Blues Griot performance to one of the region’s most vibrant listening spaces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram\n\nFacebook\n\nYouTube\n\nSpotify URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-rhythm-and-roots-4/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000 DTSTAMP:20260720T192717Z CREATED:20251027T224908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T192717Z UID:10000127-1761843600-1761850800@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:172 Below Presents: Trick or Treat DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nBOO! Did we scare you? If so\, you should come see our TERRIFYINGLY talented performers this Thursday\, 10/30\, from 5-7pm. The evening will be filled with frightfully-fun tunes\, and we hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n172 Below Presents: Trick or Treat a Halloween Cabaret Featuring Ella Batogowski\, Lucy Negron-Hall\, Seth Greenberg\, Fionntán Mac Seáin\, Petra Munter\, Django Nachmanoff\, Amanda Marcos\, Arianna Arocho\, Katie Roy\, Lucia Kelemen\, Eve Freyou\, Ella Barrett. Produced by Emily Barnett & Rowen Goring \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElla Batogowski\n\n\n\nElla Batogowski is a Junior Musical Theater Major and is thrilled to be making her 172 Below Debut! She is currently in MTAG’s production of The Cradle Will Rock playing Moll/Sister Mister. Previous shows: Head Over Heels (Swing)\, Alice by Heart (Cheshire Cat/Tabatha)\, Honk! (Grace\, Dot\, Lowbutt). She sends lots of love to her friends and family!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucy Negron-Hall\n\n\n\nLucy Negron Hall is a Senior Theatre and Performance major with a minor in Dance and is thrilled to be part of her first 172 Below Cabaret\, Trick or Treat\, at the Uncommon Corner. She is incredibly grateful for this opportunity and sends a big thank you to everyone who made it all possible. Lucy can’t wait to celebrate this spooky holiday with everyone! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeth Greenberg\n\n\n\nSeth Greenberg wasn’t actually supposed to be performing in this cabaret. Olivia Rodrigo herself was supposed to be the special guest tonight but she called Seth up this morning and was like “Waitt I’m lowkey busy can you cover this performance for me?” and Seth was like “Livvvv don’t make me I have other things I have to worry about.” and Olivia was like “Pleaseeeee I’ll love you forever!” and Seth was like “Okay fineeeee. Fine. Okay I’ll do it but only just this once.” So now he’s here. We want to thank him for stepping in on such short notice! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFionntán Mac Seáin\n\n\n\nFIONNTÁN HANSON MAC SEÁIN (he/him) is over the moon to be making his 172 Below Debut. Originally from southern New Hampshire\, Finn is a freshman BFA Theatre Education & Performance major. Upcoming Emerson College credits: BlueJay Theatre Collective’s The Omniscient Bus (Omnibus #2)\, Emerson Urban Dance Theatre’s SWEAT (Tap Company). He is thrilled to be performing on the Uncommon Corner stage and to be celebrating the spooky season with you all. Happy Halloween! Instagram: @fionntanmacseain \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPetra Munter\n\n\n\nPetra Munter is a sophomore transfer MT\, born and raised in Washington DC. You may find her doing background vocals in U2’s Bono & The Edge Tiny Desk Concert on Youtube. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDjango Nachmanoff\n\n\n\nDjango Nachmanoff – BFA 2029 Theatre Education and Performance. Emerson College Credits: 172 Below’s Sexy September Cabaret (Soloist)\, Kidding Around’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical (Lionel James\, U/S Rowley). Other Credits (outside of school theatre\, film\, TV\, events\, etc): Missoula Children’s Theatre Performing Arts Camp’s SpongeBob the Musical (SpongeBob)\, Davis High School’s Mean Girls (Damian)\, Woodland Opera House’s The Lightning Thief (Grover)\, Woodland Opera House’s The Prom (Nick)\, Winters Shakespeare Workshop’s Twelfth Night (Sir Toby Belch)\, Sidecar Theatre Companies Hadestown (Director\, Hades)\, Sidecar Theatre Companies Tick Tick Boom… (Michael\, Director)\, Sidecar Theatre Companies’ 13 the Musical (Archie\, Director)\, Davis Musical Theatre Companies The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Jehan/Frederic/Gargoyle)\, Da Vinci Charter Academies’ Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour). Let’s get spooky! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda Marcos\n\n\n\nAmanda Marcos – BFA ‘27 Musical Theatre. Emerson Stage Credits: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Swing Marcy and Logainne). Emerson College Credits: Em Shakes’ The Sea End At Troy (Polyxena)\, MTS’ Cabaret of Color (performer). Other credits: Mean Girls (Regina George)\, Heathers (Heather Duke)\, Freaky Friday (Ellie Blake)\, Head Over Heels (Mopsa)\, Beauty & The Beast (Mrs. Potts)\, Xanadu (Euterpe)\, and Locker No. 89 (Rita). She would like to thank her family and friends for always being so supportive! @a_manda_marcos  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArianna Arocho\n\n\n\nArianna Arocho is thrilled to be making her 172 Below debut!  She is a first-year Musical Theatre BFA major from Brewster\, New York.  Arianna is involved in Musical Theatre Against the Grain’s Spring Awakening\, playing Martha\, a member of the Noteworthy A Cappella group\, one of Emerson’s Got Talent’s first place winners\, a cast member in the Musical Theatre Society’s GleEFA cabaret\, and a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.  She would like to shout out her family for their unwavering support and Emily and Rowen for offering her the opportunity to be part of this amazing cabaret!   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie Roy\n\n\n\nKatie Roy is super excited to be in 172 Below’s Halloween at Uncommon Stage performance! She is a junior Theatre Education & Performance major who has always loved singing ever since she was little. Her favorite TV show is Stranger Things\, and one of her favorite movies is Scott Pilgrim vs. The World which is why she chose the song she is singing today! She hopes you have an awesome Halloween 🙂  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucia Kelemen \n\n\n\nLucia Kelemen is thrilled to be back with 172! Halloween’s her favorite holiday\, which tells you everything you need to know about her. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEve Freyou\n\n\n\nEve Freyou… \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElla Barrett\n\n\n\nElla Rae Barrett (Musical Theatre 2028): Emerson College- My Dearest Apologies (Mercutio Troupe); Daddy Longlegs (Musical Theatre Against The Grain). Ella is thrilled that you’re here tonight and hopes you’re ready for some SPOOKtacular performances. This show will definitely lift your SPIRITS\, have a TERRORific time! URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/172-below-presents-trick-or-treat/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/172-Below-Presents.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260720T192727Z CREATED:20251023T181724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T192727Z UID:10000131-1761490800-1761498000@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Mkeka DESCRIPTION:Mkeka is a melding of the minds of saxophonist Joseph Borsellino III\, bassist Tony Irons\, pianist Jesse Taitt\, drummer Tyson Jackson\, and percussionist Brandon Mayes\, each highly acclaimed composers\, educators\, and community leaders. \n\n\n\nThe mkeka is a tablecloth used in Kwanzaa celebrations\, representing foundation\, history\, and tradition– the idea that today is built on yesterday. Mkeka captivates with effects-laden textures and intricate grooves\, weaving sonic tapestries from the vibrant fabrics of African diasporic music. URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/mkeka-3/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/Mkeka-2-scaled-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T180000 DTSTAMP:20260720T192810Z CREATED:20251008T013219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T192810Z UID:10000148-1760356800-1760378400@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day at UnCommon DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nCelebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at UnCommon with a full day of programming curated by Maria Hendricks. In addition to a day full of award-winning music and performance artists\, Nat8hquhs Moon Artistry will be onsite providing face painting to visitors. This is a celebration you don’t want to miss! \n\n\n\n12:00 | Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed1:00 | Easter Medicine Singers2:00 | Thea Hopkins3:00 | WAMPTRONICA4:00 | Wampanoag Singers & Dancers5:00 | MaDarrius Maximus \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 | Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed\n\n\n\nJasmine Rochelle Goodspeed[She/They](Nipmuc) is a Massachusetts based actor\, singer/songwriter\, playwright and director. Coming up in a musical family\, Jasmine first stepped on stage at 3 years old. Her music stylings are heavily influenced by her love for musical theater\, and historic  ballads. As an actress\, Jasmine has performed on several stages. Among her favorite performances is a collaboration with the Wampanoag Nation and Theatre Royal Plymouth in the UK where she also performed in a music showcase. Her most frequented of stages is not a stage at all\, but rather various locations at faires\, SCA events\, and flea markets. She does not currently have a Spotify or way to stream her music\, and instead sings and performs where she feels called to\, simply for the fun of it. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@jasminerochellegoodspeed \n\n\n\n@Starlenia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@Starlenia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.jasminerochellegoodspeed.online \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 | Thea Hopkins\n\n\n\nThea Hopkins calls her music Red Roots Americana. A member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA\, she’s been described as a “standout writer” by the Washington Post. Roberta Schwartz of the Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange wrote “the beauty of Thea’s voice is matched by the brilliance of her lyrics.” \n\n\n\nShe has played stages throughout the U.S.\, Canada and Great Britain. \n\n\n\nThe Thea Hopkins trio features Berklee professor Tom Appleman\, (who’s played bass with everyone from the Drifters to The Doors’ Robby Krieger) and Maxfield Anderson\, Americana multi-instrumentalist.  \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, Thea attended the ISPA Congress in Perth (AUS) and WOMEX in Manchester (UK) as a Western Arts Alliance artist delegate. The New York Stage and Film fund selected Thea as a 2024 Northeast Indigenous Voices artist resident in support of her play “An American Ghost Dance”. Venues where Thea has performed include Massey Hall (CN)\, Banff Centre For The Arts (CN) Kennedy Center (DC)\, Woody Guthrie Festival (OK)\, the Moseley Folk Festival (UK)\, the Atkinson (UK)\, the Summertyne Americana Festival (UK) and the Bluebird Cafe (TN).    \n\n\n\nThea came to wider public notice when Peter\, Paul & Mary recorded her song “Jesus Is On The Wire” in 2004\, and then again in 2010 with the Prague Symphony Orchestra. In 2021\, Hopkins was the Grand Prize winner of the Great American Song Contest for her ballad “The Ghost of Emmett Till.”  \n\n\n\nHer new album is scheduled to be released in January 2026. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@theahopkinssongs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@theahopkinssongsall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@theahopkins \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.theahopkins.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 | MaDarrius Maximus\n\n\n\nMaDarrius Maximus – From Mattapan To Mashpee Massachusetts! has performed in Connecticut with the  “Coast To Coast” Tours Dj Franchise available on YouTube \n\n\n\nHe also had the good fortune to perform with Jadakiss\, Freeway\, Mickey Facts\, Cuban Linx & Boston’s Own Chilla Jones.   \n\n\n\n Local Performances Include The Music Room In Yarmouth\, various Churches and around the Cape\, Cyphers at Bridge Side in Cambridge and other bars & clubs.  \n\n\n\nFrom Boston To Brooklyn New York! You Can Find My Music By Looking Up MaDarrius Maximus On Any  streaming Platform. \n\n\n\nMadarrius Maximus – Easy To Remember Impossible To Forget!Featuring Rock Dicey (Bli$$\, Big Mike & Rock Dicey) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@mrmadarrius URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day-at-uncommon/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/Thea-Photo-by-Jeff-Fasano-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260720T193241Z CREATED:20250912T222545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T193241Z UID:10000185-1758729600-1758733200@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:The ZYG 808 DESCRIPTION:The ZYG 808 (pronounced ‘Zee Why Gee’ Eight-0h-Eight)  is a Grammy nominated Soul Poet music maker (musician\, composer\, producer\, vocalist\, DJ)\, and recording artist of Indie Groove\, Alternative Pop &\, Rare Groove/Funk\, Afrobeats\, and Hip-Hop.  A leading figure in the Thump & Soul music movement; he is definitely doing his part to bring the good vibes to the people. URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/the-zyg-808-2/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uncommoncorner.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/PHOTO-The-ZYG-808.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000 DTSTAMP:20260722T025500Z CREATED:20250917T204644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T025500Z UID:10000188-1758456000-1758463200@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Pop Off: A Brunch Cabaret DESCRIPTION:The Tantalizing Twelve (Emerson Musical Theatre Class of ’28)\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nJoin Emerson College musical theater performers as they light up the Boston Common with a high-energy cabaret packed with songs\, personality\, and pure flair. Paired with tacos from El Jefe’s and brews from Harpoon\, this Sunday gathering is equal parts brunch and performance — a chance to kick back\, laugh\, and cheer on the next generation of theater-makers as they pop off in style. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin McGee\n\n\n\nBenjamin McGee is an Emerson student \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaiya Hurt\n\n\n\nRaiya Hurt is an Emerson student. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRowen Goring\n\n\n\nRowen Goring is an Emerson student. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney Hoffman\n\n\n\nSydney Hoffman is an Emerson student. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGilbert Almaraz \n\n\n\nGilbert Almaraz  is an Emerson student. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmily Barnett \n\n\n\nEmily Barnett  is an Emerson student. URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/pop-off-a-brunch-cabaret/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260722T132614Z CREATED:20250425T001256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T132614Z UID:10000201-1757851200-1757858400@uncommoncorner.org SUMMARY:Soulelujah DESCRIPTION:Formed in 2003 in Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, Soulelujah is an all-vinyl DJ collective and dance party that has been spinning the finest soul\, funk\, and R&B 45s\, along with other slabs of wax\, for the past two decades. Playing freshly-unearthed gems to solid favorites\, this award-winning dance party has become a Boston-area staple\, captivating dance-ready crowds with sweet soul grooves and infectious funk that gets bodies moving. \n\n\n\nWhat began as a modest gathering at ZuZu in Central Square quickly transformed into a weekly\, line-down-the-block beloved Cambridge nightlife institution you had to experience up close and personal. Soulelujah’s room-packing popularity led to its expansion\, adding a second space at The Middle East Upstairs. After 15 years of resounding success\, earning accolades from the Boston Music Awards\, the party moved to The Sinclair in Harvard Square\, establishing a vibrant weekly Saturday night residency for five years. Soulelujah has currently set up shop at State Park in Kendall Square\, hosting its smooth\, pulsating grooves on the third Saturday of each month. \n\n\n\nLed by a rotating crew of seasoned resident soul DJs\, including Raligh Fingers\, IPL\, DJ Rad Joy\, Sean Marquand\, Johnny Stevens\, Claude Money\, Ty Jesso\, and John Funke as well as a variety of guests from around the world\, Soulelujah thrives on an endless collection of records carefully curated to create an uplifting party like no other. Their deep crate-digging\, musical knowledge\, and passion for bringing vinyl rarities to light fuel their performances\, inviting you to experience a dance night of musical soul bliss that will keep your own soul happy. \n\n\n\nwww.soulelujah.com \n\n\n\n@soulelujah on Instagram /  www.facebook.com/Soulelujah \n\n\n\nJohnny Instagram: @jhnystvns URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/soulelujah-4/ CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR