Arts & Culture Event Notices

FIGMENT Arts Festival Comes to the Greenway July 28 & 29

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FIGMENT, a two-day participatory arts festival, is coming to the Greenway July 28 – 29.

This free, family-friendly event is open to all. It begins at Dewey Square and will consist of public art projects, dance performances, music and more. Join neighbors and friends from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Learn more about FIGMENT at boston.figmentproject.org.

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