With Thanksgiving upon us now, there are many places that are offering Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving events throughout the city.
Here are some events to consider attending to celebrate the special day.
Dudley Street Community Thanksgiving Meal
State Sen. Liz Miranda is joining forces with residents and local family-owned businesses to provide a warm Community Thanksgiving Meal for individuals and families in need on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. This event will be held at Davey’s Supermarket at 438 Dudley St., Roxbury, from noon to 2 p.m. Some of the sponsors include the Fidalgo and Teixiera families, Nos Casa Cafe, Ideal Sub Shop, Fidalgo Travel and other Dudley Street partners. instagram.com/p/DRAoyjAkeMR
Madaro Family Community Fund’s Thanksgiving Take Out Meals
The Fund will be continuing its annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. There is one important change this year: to serve as many families as possible, meals will be take-out only (no in-person dining).
The dinner will be held at the Salesian Boys & Girls Club, 150 Byron St., Boston, and will start at 11a.m. Meals will be available on a first-come basis. They include individually packaged turkey, gravy, mashed and sweet potatoes, pumpkin or apple pie, cranberry sauce, bread and butter and cheese and crackers. This event cannot support dietary restrictions. madarocharity.org
Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon
The Boston LesBiGay Urban Foundation is hosting their Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon on Thanksgiving Day, noon to 3 p.m. The free luncheon will be hosted at Lena Park Community Center on 150 American Legion Highway in Dorchester. To attend or receive a delivered hot meal, sign up on their website.
This year’s luncheon will honor one of their beloved seniors, Ms. Valerie, who received hot meals from the organization for years. As she often recommended having a family-style dinner to make sure no one ate by themselves, this event “aims to celebrate gratitude, connection and the power of intergenerational community bonding.” lesbigayurbanfoundation.org
Jubilee Christian Church’s Thanksgiving Dinner
Jubilee Christian Church is hosting its Thanksgiving dinner for the community on Thanksgiving Day from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1500 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan. The church encourages community members to “come share good food, laughter and community. instagram.com/p/DRAIl5CkZUx
B-Sidez and Friends(giving) Party
The B-Sidez is hosting its Friendsgiving event on Wednesday, Nov. 26, starting at 10 p.m.
This party is 21+ only and you must have a valid ID to enter. This event will be held at Hue Boston, 90 Exeter St., Boston. Music will be provided by DJs Jurgs, Ayech and Mez.Wav. If you are looking for a place to reunite with old friends or make new friends, this is the party for you. To purchase tickets, go to: posh.vip/e/bsidez-friendsgiving-1
A Very Trident Thanksgiving
Trident Booksellers & Cafe is holding its annual free Friendsgiving get together on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be board games along with a marathon of all the Thanksgiving episodes of “Friends.” Trident is adding special Thanksgiving meals to its menu to make sure everyone gets the holiday experience. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. To attend, register on the website: friendsgiving-efeum.tripleseattickets.com/registration/select