The Office of the Senior Diversity Officer and the College of Fine Arts are bringing together the cofounders of the Kinfolk House, a collaborative art space in Fort Worth, Tex., for a free online discussion. Artists Sedrick Huckaby (CFA’97) and Letitia Huckaby join moderator Harvey Young, dean of CFA, for a virtual conversation about the Kinfolk House, its projects and legacy, and how the work connects to the commemoration of Juneteenth.

All BU community members are invited to a barbecue on the BU Beach to celebrate Juneteenth. Enjoy the sun and connect with others over free food, live music, and lawn games. Attendees may also help themselves to free T-shirts. The event is cohosted by the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground and the Dean of Students.

Check out the second annual Juneteenth Joy Celebration in Hyde Park for a day of performances, awards, speakers, and local Black-owned businesses. It all kicks off with a color guard performance by the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Company A and a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” regarded by many as the Black national anthem. There will also be an honorary ceremony for Living History-makers of Hyde Park, and addresses from local and national speakers.

The Landmarks Orchestra is kicking off its 2023 season with a performance at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Center. Landmarks strives to perform pieces by women and composers of color, showcasing the work of talented musicians long ignored by major orchestras. Since its founding in 2001, Landmarks Orchestra has brought fine arts to everybody, regardless of socioeconomic status. Check out the free performance to celebrate Juneteenth and the works of iconic Black composers such as Scott Joplin and William Grant Still.

Get ready for a fun-filled day for the entire family, sponsored by Brookline For The Culture. Head over to Harvard Street and check out a variety of local vendors, free food, and lawn games, as well as face painting and bounce houses for the kids. A DJ will be playing for those in the mood to dance, but there’s also a space with blankets and pillows for those who want to soak up the sun.

The Red Sox take on the Yankees during Fenway Park’s Juneteenth Celebration game. Tickets purchased through the promotional link below include a Juneteenth-themed Red Sox jersey and access to a pregame social in The 521 Overlook, with free snacks and nonalcoholic drinks.

The Boston Juneteenth Committee and the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists are returning with their 13th Juneteenth Emancipation Observance, a daylong event that includes a flag-raising ceremony, speakers, food vendors, music, and a parade. This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Martyrs and Heroes,” and it’s sure to be packed with rich educational opportunities and loads of family fun. The events begin with a flag-raising at noon at the Dillaway-Thomas House before a parade to the museum.

Families Organizing for Racial Justice and the Newton Coalition of Black Residents are among the local organizations bringing the Newton Juneteenth Celebration to life. Head to the Hyde Community Center playground for a day of fun, complete with food trucks, music, and participation from local Black-owned businesses. Try some delicious food from Gourmet Kreyol or ice cream from Tipping Cow.

Check out a variety of performances, games, and a film screening at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum’s celebration of Juneteenth. Play some games starting at 11 am in the Bertucci Education Studio, or head to the courtyard for some music from DJ KNSZWRTH. Roxbury spoken-word artist Amanda Shea delivers a performance of her original poetry in the Living Room at 11:30 am. There will be a 1:30 screening of A Reckoning in Boston (2021), a film illuminating the struggles and stories of Bostonians of color. Stick around for a discussion with the film’s producer, Carl Chandler, and other panelists.

The MFA has a stellar lineup of events and activities to celebrate Juneteenth. Check out the exhibitions Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina, which brings to light a formerly untold story of art and enslavement in the antebellum South, and other exhibitions featuring Black artists, such as Frank Bowling and 5+1 and Touching Roots: Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas. There will also be performances, a youth-focused discussion about the future of Juneteenth, and a drop-in pottery activity inspired by Hear Me Now. Head to the MFA website for more information, and be sure to check out the full roster of events for the holiday.

In partnership with the Boston Ujima Project, the ICA is hosting a day full of events and activities to celebrate Juneteenth. Be sure to check out Simone Leigh’s selections from her presentation at the 2022 Venice Biennale, one of the largest and most important global contemporary art exhibitions. The ICA will also host musical performances by Legacy Thorton and jhe as well as DJ sets from DJ Rayvino and Chris Grant. Be sure to check out local artisan vendors and screenings of multiple short films.

Join Castle of Our Skins for a celebration of African American and Caribbean culture as told through play, songs, and games. Castle of Our Skins is a Black arts institution honoring culture and history by bringing music to classrooms, concert halls, and today, the Central Library in Copley Square. Don’t miss this incredible free showcase of music and culture.

Famed Boston-based comic illustrator LJ Baptiste is closing out his six-month term as the inaugural Teen Artist in Residence at the Boston Public Library with a comics workshop. Known for his ongoing comic book series COMIXSCAPE—as well as collaborations with industry giants Google, Hasbro, and PBS—Baptiste brings a ton of experience and a keen eye for visual storytelling. This free workshop is for tweens and teens ages 9 to 18.