¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night
2025-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Barbára Zamora at UnCommon’s ¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night in 2024

¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night

Featuring Ágora Cultural Architects and Salsa y Control

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

In partnership with our community curator Ágora Cultural Architects, the premiere Latinae cultural presenting organization greater Boston, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live Salsa band featuring the inimitable Barbára Zamora, DJ Hernan Choque, free community Salsa dance lessons from Salsa y Control, professional performances, and open dance. The Common comes to life with Salsa beats and UnCommon provides an unforgettable opportunity for shared, cultural experiences.

To make the evening even more delicious, El Jefe’s Taqueria will be serving an UnCommon Salsa Flight (three salsas and chips) for $9.95 and will be featuring a salsa tasting!

Kidding Around
2025-06-07 12:00 - 13:00
Kidding Around Children’s Hour

This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Dive in with Kidding Around for an hour of all things under the sea. With a storytime of Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister and ocean themed crafting activities, this hour is full of fish-tastic fun for all families!

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

From 12-1PM, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

@kiddingaroundec

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PRIDE: Kidding Around
2025-06-14 12:00
PRIDE: Kidding Around Children’s Hour

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Join Kidding Around at UnCommon for a special story hour to celebrate Pride! Larger-than-life and very fabulous performers will read to our littlest visitors. This is great spot to engage families during the Parade!

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

On Saturday, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

@kiddingaroundec

https://kiddingaroundec.wixsite.com/home

PRIDE: An Evening with Patty Bourrée
2025-06-14 18:00 - 20:00
Patty Bourrée

PRIDE: An Evening with Patty Bourrée featuring Doriann Blonch and Lucy Diamonds

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Join Patty Bourrée, Emerson alum and the Definitive Boston-based Singing Blonde Comedy Queen for an evening of family-friendly drag fun at UnCommon!

Patty has delighted audiences near and far. Patty and friends Doriann Blonch and Lucy Diamonds will be the perfect way to cap off your parade weekend in the city!

Patty Bourrée is a Boston-based drag and cabaret artist known for her big voice, vintage style, and bad attitude. With a Theater BFA from NYU and MFA from Emerson College, she’s not only overqualified for this gig, she desperately needs the money to pay back her student loans. A fixture of the local drag scene, she heads the Boston branch of Drag Story Hour and show directs at Boston’s historic drag bar Jacque’s Cabaret in addition to being featured on national television programs and on stages around the country. Follow Patty @pattybourree on all platforms for more.

And to make tonight even more delicious, our friends at El Jefe’s will be serving up Pride Rainbow Churros!

@pattybourree

@pattybourree

Kidding Around
2025-06-21 12:00 - 13:00
Kidding Around Children’s Hour

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Can’t make it to summer camp this year? Not a problem! Kidding Around is bringing an hour of camp right to the Uncommon Corner. Join us for summer camp singalongs, bracelet making, camp games, and more summertime fun activities!

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

On Saturday, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

@kiddingaroundec

https://kiddingaroundec.wixsite.com/home

Kidding Around
2025-06-28 12:00 - 13:00
Kidding Around Children’s Hour

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Unleash your inner Superhero (or Villain) with Kidding Around! Instructors will lead participants through an immersive process drama to become your favorite comic characters and unfold what you can do in tricky situations

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

On Saturday, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

@kiddingaroundec

https://kiddingaroundec.wixsite.com/home

¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night
2025-07-05 18:00 - 21:00
Photo by Emerson College

¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night

Featuring Ágora Cultural Architects and Salsa y Control

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

In partnership with our community curator Ágora Cultural Architects, the premiere Latinx cultural presenting organization Greater Boston, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live Salsa band led by Manolo Mairena, DJ Hernan Choque, free community Salsa dance lessons from Salsa y Control, professional performances, and open dance. The Common comes to life with Salsa beats and UnCommon provides an unforgettable opportunity for shared, cultural experiences.

To make the evening even more delicious, El Jefe’s Taqueria will be serving an UnCommon Salsa Flight (three salsas and chips) for $9.95 and will be featuring a salsa tasting!

'90s Night with Bencils
2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:00
’90s Night with Bencils

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Whether you think it’s rad, tubular, or hella cool, this ‘90s Night will definitely be a good time on the Common! Featuring fan favorite DJ Bencils, we’re going to be spinning fly beats. Would you want to be anywhere else? As if!

Bencils is an indie/alternative artist with the swag of a hip-hop icon. His latest original single: “Pushstart” is a standout track from his new album “Lonely”, released on April 18th, 2025. The song encapsulates Bencils’ journey of re-finding himself after a situation related to family resulted in his whole world getting turned upside-down. Resonating with listeners because of its catchy hook, driving instrumental, and personal yet relatable lyrics, and drawing influences from a wise range of artists such as: The Smashing Pumpkins, The Strokes, Laundry Day, MGMT, and Jean Dawson; Bencils delivers a fresh and exciting sound that blends nostalgia with the raw yet polished energy needed for a perfect Summer anthem.

@2002bencils

¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night
2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:00
Photo by Emerson College

¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night

Featuring Ágora Cultural Architects and Salsa y Control

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

In partnership with our community curator Ágora Cultural Architects, the premiere Latinx cultural presenting organization Greater Boston, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live Salsa band, Eric Germán y su Orquesta, DJ Hernan Choque, free community Salsa dance lessons from Salsa y Control, professional performances, and open dance. The Common comes to life with Salsa beats and UnCommon provides an unforgettable opportunity for shared, cultural experiences.

To make the evening even more delicious, El Jefe’s Taqueria will be serving an UnCommon Salsa Flight (three salsas and chips) for $9.95 and will be featuring a salsa tasting!

'80s Night with Toki Wright
2025-08-09 18:00 - 21:00
¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Featuring 80s pop, rock, and hip hop, internationally renowned DJ and hip hop artist Toki Wright will journey us through a decade’s worth of iconic songs and we’ll ask, “Did video really kill the radio star?”

Toki 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.

Toki’s worked with the US State Department, delivered a TED Talk, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV, iTunes, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo, Terri Lyne Carrington, Atmosphere, the late Sean Price, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli, BJ The Chicago Kid, and G Yamazawa to name a few.

@tokiwright

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¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night
2025-09-05 18:00 - 21:00
Photo by Emerson College

¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night

Featuring Ágora Cultural Architects and Salsa y Control

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

In partnership with our community curator Ágora Cultural Architects, the premiere Latinx cultural presenting organization Greater Boston, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live Salsa band, Son Mass, DJ Hernan Choque, free community Salsa dance lessons from Salsa y Control, professional performances, and open dance. The Common comes to life with Salsa beats and UnCommon provides an unforgettable opportunity for shared, cultural experiences.

To make the evening even more delicious, El Jefe’s Taqueria will be serving an UnCommon Salsa Flight (three salsas and chips) for $9.95 and will be featuring a salsa tasting!

Kidding Around
2025-09-20 12:00 - 13:00
Kidding Around Children’s Hour: Grimm’s Fairy Tales

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Immerse yourself in the magical world of the Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Kidding Around’s narrators will lead kids through an improvised performance reimagining the stories we know and love!

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

On Saturday, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

If you enjoy your experience, please consider supporting Kidding Around!

@kiddingaroundec

https://kiddingaroundec.wixsite.com/home

DRAG NIGHT: Featuring Patty Bourrée
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00
Patty Bourrée

DRAG NIGHT: Featuring Patty Bourrée

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Join Patty Bourrée, Emerson alum and the Definitive Boston-based Singing Blonde Comedy Queen for an evening of family-friendly drag fun at UnCommon!

Patty Bourrée is a Boston-based drag and cabaret artist known for her big voice, vintage style, and bad attitude. With a Theater BFA from NYU and MFA from Emerson College, she’s not only overqualified for this gig, she desperately needs the money to pay back her student loans. A fixture of the local drag scene, she heads the Boston branch of Drag Story Hour and show directs at Boston’s historic drag bar Jacque’s Cabaret in addition to being featured on national television programs and on stages around the country. Follow Patty @pattybourree on all platforms for more.

@pattybourree

@pattybourree

FableVision Presents: Day of Play!
2025-09-27 12:00 - 17:00
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

The Emerson Day of Play is a day of connection, fun, and in-person play at the UnCommon Corner and Harpoon Beer Garden, located at the corner of Boylston and Tremont in the Boston Common. The event is inspired by the Come Out and Play Festivals in New York, San Francisco and Philadelphia.

Emerson students and local game designers have built six original, in-person outdoor games to get Bostonians new and old excited about the new school year. Visitors will run, jump, hunt goblins, laugh through games of chess, hit a target or two, experience the epic highs and lows of moving in Boston, learn the time-honored art of constructing giant sandwiches, and try not to explode in the process. We welcome all students, families, and passers-by to drop in or spend all day with us at the UnCommon Corner between 12 and 5PM. Play, be loud, have fun and meet some new friends!

Emerson Troll Hunt

So you’re going to become a media student? Congratulations! You’d better get used to trolls early. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Start training to look for trolls hiding all around the Day of Play UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden space. When you find one, see what it has to say and assemble the message…but don’t think too hard about it, they’re just trolls. After a while they even start to look sort of cute!

Game Designers:

Zoe Deyermond, Peyton Schweibert, Zeang Fang, Chris Fortin

Ignited Emersonians

The Little Building is a dorm at Emerson full of first-years who can’t make a midnight snack without setting off the fire alarm and thus forcing hordes of freshmen out onto the cold, dark, streets of Boston. Inspired by popular card game Exploding Kittens, Ignited Emersonians teaches players about Emerson culture while they compete to be the last person standing. Just don’t draw the fire alarm card – you’ll freeze to death outside, and worse, lose the game!

Game Designers:

Danni Yu, Noel Li, Stephanie Lu, Livia Holt, Endo Crist

Deli Demolition

John Sandwich had a dream – towering monuments of food reaching toward the heavens, bringing delight to giants who roamed the countryside. He obsessed over the concept of “food architecture” and spent his life perfecting what he called “The Grand Ritual of Sandwich Elevation.” He believed that the universe is composed of four primordial ingredients: bread, protein, toppings, and condiments. Assuming the role of sandwich architect, Deli Demolition players physically stack giant ingredients, fundamentally building the universe with each placement.

Game Designers:

Ethan Tuccillo, Ben Fine, Hannah Bambach, Jacob Schmidt, Ellie Abbey

Chess 2

Do you spend hours of your life every day playing online chess against bots? Do you also spend hours wishing there was some new way you could experience your favorite game? Well, now there is! Chess 2: The Strategic Comedy is just like regular chess, but with two new pieces: the jester and the paladin. This adds a new layer of strategy to the game, though the goal—capture the opponent’s King—remains the same.

Game Designers:

Ailey Adair, Michael Chow, Qian Luo, Wanxuan Yan, Zoe Golden

Moving Day

Did you know that ALL RENTAL LEASES in Boston begin on September 1st? If you don’t, you will someday when you join Boston Christmas: the insane, competitive, speed-based packing puzzle that is Moving Day in Boston every September. By moving more boxes than you knew you had, you’ll collaborate with your new roommates and also compete with your new roommates. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll probably scream and hopefully, eventually, you’ll move into your new apartment.

Game Designers:

Kellian Adams Pletcher and the Teams From FableVision Studios.

Aiming for Emerson

Let’s face it: summer’s over, but that doesn’t mean that the fun has to end. The New England State Fair might be a two-hour drive away, but Aiming for Emerson is bringing carnival vibes right to the UnCommon Corner. Whether you want to play solo or with friends, you’ll surely be

reminded of that time as a kid that you miserably failed to win the biggest, coolest stuffed animal at the fair. What’s more fun than that?

Game Designers:

Ailey Adair, Michael Chow, Qian Luo, Wanxuan Yan, Zoe Golden

Musical Guests

12:00 – 6:00 PM: DJ Little Kilo

DJ Little Kilo is UnCommon’s homegrown DJ! One of UnCommon’s most senior entertainment technicians by day, DJ Little Kilo knows exactly what to play at UnCommon for every moment of the day! A fixture at both UnCommon and Boston’s music scene, DJ Little Kilo is a Northeastern graduate and host of “The Little Kilo Show,” where they document Boston’s underground scene and interview interesting community members. DJ Kilo will be spinning beats all day with a few special guests!

¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night
2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:00
Photo by Emerson College

Ágora Cultural Architects and Departure Arts Present: ¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night

Featuring Zayra Pola and Salsa y Control

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Don’t miss internationally acclaimed Salsa artist Zayra Pola at UnCommon!

In partnership with our community curators Ágora Cultural Architects and Departure Arts, two of the premiere cultural presenting organizations in Greater Boston, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live Salsa band led by Zayra Pola, DJ Hernan Choque, free community Salsa dance lessons from Salsa y Control, professional performances, and open dance. The Common comes to life with Salsa beats and UnCommon provides an unforgettable opportunity for shared, cultural experiences.

To make the evening even more delicious, El Jefe’s Taqueria will be serving an UnCommon Salsa Flight (three salsas and chips) for $9.95 and will be featuring a salsa tasting!

Featured Artist

Zayra Marie Ocasio Espinosa,

better known as Zayra Pola, singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Her musical career has been characterized by notable achievements and innovative moments. Zayra stands out as the first female percussionist to receive a full scholarship from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where she completed her bachelor’s degree.

Throughout her career, Zayra Pola has had the privilege of collaborating with Grammy-winning artists such as Bill Whelan, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Javier Limon. Her presence on stage has enriched performances alongside prominent figures in the music industry, including Gilberto Santarosa, Luis Enrique, Larry Harlow, Cheo Feliciano, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Cuco Peña, Pedro Capo, Vico C, Annie Lennox, Willie Nelson, and many others.

In recognition of her exceptional talent and contributions to the music world, Zayra received the “Best Timbales Player of the Year” award at the New England Salsa Music Awards in 2015. Two years later, in 2017, she was honored with the “Salsa Artist of the Year” award at the Latin Boston USA Awards.

In 2022, Zayra Pola made her debut as a salsa singer-songwriter and timbales player with her successful album “Te Va Gustar” (You’ll Like It), where she was nominated for the prestigious Boston Music Awards as Best Latin Artist. This marked a new chapter in her artistic career, showcasing her versatility and creativity in both singing and percussion.

In 2023, Zayra Pola participated in the tribute to the 100 years of the King of Timbales, Tito Puente, alongside the Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra, where she was named “The Queen of Timbales” by Tito Puente Jr., a recognition that Zayra carries with great responsibility. Expanding her musical prowess, Zayra participated in the Banco Popular special – PR 2023 “Salsa, Sabor y Evolución” (Salsa, Flavor, and Evolution), where she contributed to a memorable medley. Additionally, her first album “Te Va Gustar” was recognized as one of the top twenty music productions from Puerto Rico in 2023 by the National Foundation for Popular Culture. This year Zayra Pola is honored by the NYC National Puerto Rican Day as the Rising Star 2024.

As an accomplished artist, Zayra Pola is committed to continue breaking barriers and representing female talent with excellence, making music that captivates audiences with her unique blend of skill, flavor, and dedication, leaving an indelible mark on the music world.

Kidding Around
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:00
Kidding Around Children’s Hour: Barry and the Bear Staged Reading

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Come watch a staged reading of a new play for elementary-aged audiences! Kidding Around will make this story come alive!

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

On Saturday, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

If you enjoy your experience, please consider supporting Kidding Around!

@kiddingaroundec

https://kiddingaroundec.wixsite.com/home

Kidding Around
2025-10-11 12:00 - 13:00
Kidding Around Children’s Hour

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Join us for Kidding Around’s children’s hour on the Common!

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

On Saturday, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

If you enjoy your experience, please consider supporting Kidding Around!

@kiddingaroundec

https://kiddingaroundec.wixsite.com/home

Kidding Around
2025-10-18 12:00 - 13:00
Kidding Around Children’s Hour: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Come watch a full performance of a musical for upper elementary and middle school audiences! This special performance is not to be missed.

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

On Saturday, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

If you enjoy your experience, please consider supporting Kidding Around!

@kiddingaroundec

https://kiddingaroundec.wixsite.com/home

Kidding Around
2025-10-25 12:00 - 13:00
Kidding Around Children’s Hour: Character Party

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

As we get excited for Halloween, come meet princesses and heroes right in the common! Kids can take pictures, play games, join storytimes, and more with their favorite characters.

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

On Saturday, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

If you enjoy your experience, please consider supporting Kidding Around!

@kiddingaroundec

https://kiddingaroundec.wixsite.com/home
