On four Wednesday evenings this summer, the District Avenue Green Space at South Bay Center will fill with music, art, food, and the unmistakable energy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. 

The South Bay Summer Jam Series is a free, outdoor taste of the Club experience, designed for teens in a popular outdoor mall in Dorchester. 

What to expect at Summer Jam 

South Bay Summer Jam Series – A BGCB Pop-Up Club Experience 

From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on July 29, August 5, August 12, and August 19, the green space in front of Nike, Chipotle, and AMC Theatres will come alive with: 

  • A live DJ and performances by BGCB teens and alumni 
  • Community art projects  
  • An E-sports station 
  • Photo opportunities 
  • Complimentary food and drinks from South Bay Center businesses 
  • BGCB swag, giveaways, and raffles 
  • A Ready to Work station offering support with LinkedIn profiles, headshots, resumes, internships, jobs, and career pathways 
  • BGCB staff on hand to answer questions about free Club membership and programming across BGCB’s nine Clubs 

No registration is required. Teens are welcome to stop by any week and stay for any part of the evening. 

“Our Clubs are places where young people build relationships, discover new interests, and begin to see what is possible for their future,” said Robert Lewis, Jr., Nicholas President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. “The Summer Jam Series lets us bring that experience beyond our walls and meet teens and families right where they are.” 

Come for the music, food, and activities. Leave knowing there is a Club, a community, and a team ready to help young people take their next step. 

Event details 

South Bay Summer Jam Series: A BGCB Pop-Up Club Experience 

Dates: Wednesday, July 29 | Wednesday, August 5 | Wednesday, August 12 | Wednesday, August 19 

Time: 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

Location: District Avenue Green Space at South Bay Center, in front of Nike, Chipotle, and AMC Theatres 

Cost: Free 

Presented in collaboration with South Bay Center, the Newmarket Business Improvement District, and the Boston Police Department.