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The ONEin3 population in Boston is always on the move. Whether we are trying out the latest Boston brewery, taking a spin on a Hubway, or challenging ourselves to find creative ways to give back to the community, it’s hard to keep up with us.

But the City of Boston is trying.  Hardly a day (or piece of policy) goes by without Mayor Marty Walsh stressing the importance of our young adult population in Boston.  He understands that today’s workforce is changing and Boston is competing in a global market to attract the best talent.

To ensure Boston continues to grow as the #1 place for young adults to live, work, and play, Mayor Walsh has been vocal about growing Boston’s late night scene to make our great city even more vibrant and exciting.

I’m happy to say we have made great strides.  The Mayor’s Late Night Task Force, made up of a diverse group dialed into fostering late night culture, has been convening since April to determine how to effectively pilot late night in Boston.

Last week, Mayor Walsh was able to get an amendment filed to the Senate budget that provides a local option for licensed establishments to sell alcohol beyond the current 2 a.m. cap in communities impacted by MBTA’s late night service.  The budget and its amendments will be debated this week.  If Mayor Walsh’s amendment is adopted by the Senate, the City of Boston will continue to advocate for its inclusion in the final FY15 budget that will be released before July 1st.

With the approval of the local option in Boston, Mayor Walsh’s Late Night Task Force would be able to pilot extended serving hours in various parts of the city where there is demand for late night activities.  The ability to conduct these pilots in conjunction with the MBTA’s late-night service will give the City of Boston the most accurate picture as to whether a permanent late-night model is feasible.  Any licensees applicable for an extension under the pilot will still be held to the standard public licensing process.

As part of the ongoing conversation on late night in Boston, the task force is also looking at what other services and businesses could have later hours: neighborhoods that are favorable for later closing hours; public safety requirements of expanded late night hours; entertainment license expansion; and late night transportation access.

So stay tuned Boston ONEin3ers, we might just be able to extend our day by a few hours this summer.  And to that end, as the conversation progresses, think about the role we play in the process. Join the conversation on twitter with #LateNightBos.  How can we have our voices heard in a thoughtful and meaningful way? How are we represented in the conversation? Send thoughts and ideas to ONEin3Boston@Boston.gov.  We can’t wait to hear from you!

Hi! I’m Jennie and I’m a public relations/government affairs young professional working in Boston. I recently graduated from Boston College, where I studied international political science and Hispanic studies and cheered on the Eagles at every home football game. I grew up in Atlanta, but consider Boston my home after moving here five years ago for college. I even root for the Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox and the Patriots – as long as they aren’t playing any team from Atlanta!

When I’m not working, I love exploring Boston and am always looking for new restaurants and local craft beers to try. I’m (trying to) learn how to cook and I love staying active with Pilates, barre and spin classes.

Tweet at me (@jennieroehardin) with what’s happening around Boston, interesting people to meet, or awesome places to go and you might get featured on ONEin3’s Facebook/Twitter/blog!

May 02, 2020

Boston is at the center of the global innovation and technology ecosystem.  With our world-class colleges and universities, supportive leadership, density and diversity, there is no better place to launch a career in the tech field.

Join the Startup Institute and ONEin3 on Tuesday May 6th for Break the Bubble: Tips and Tricks to Entering Boston’s Tech Ecosystem (#bosBTB).  We’ve assembled a panel of prominent members from our tech community to discuss various opportunities and resources available for young adults hoping to join the fast paced world of tech and innovation.

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Boston’s creative community is bursting with opportunity for our young adult population.  Below is a sampling of some of the ways YOU can get involved.  These wonderful institutions, big and small, have programs specifically for young adults. Take advantage.  Get involved! 

ArtsEmerson

ArtsEmerson seeks to redefine the relationship between artist and audience and the impact of theatre on the community. Through performance programs, ongoing artist residencies, and repeated engagements with ensembles, audiences see how work evolves over time and as a result connect to the artists’ deeper ambitions and process.

Boston Ballet - Young Partners

Young Partners is a vibrant group of patrons, ages 21-40. These premiere young supporters receive unique and exclusive opportunities throughout the year intended to expand their understanding and enjoyment of programs on stage, in the studio, and in the community.

Boston Center for the Arts - forte539 

forte539 offers individuals under the age of 40 the opportunity to experience interactive, behind-the-scenes events based on exhibitions and performances on the BCA campus.

Boston Symphony Orchestra - YoPros and 20 Under 40 

YoPros help you make 2014 the year to enjoy world-class music with your peers and colleagues. Become a Member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Young Professionals Group to experience all that the BSO has to offer. Events are specifically geared toward young professionals in the Boston area!

20 under 40 offers $20 tickets during the BSO season for patrons under 40 years of age. Tickets are available on a first-come, first served basis on both the orchestra and balcony levels.

Citi Performing Arts - The Metropolitans

Connect with other civic- and arts-minded young professionals with The Metropolitans. Metropolitan benefits include: monthly newsletters, advance notice of ticket sales, and exclusive deals at Theater District businesses and restaurants. Metropolitans also receive special VIP offers for all Metropolitans events, including meet ups at neighborhood establishments, networking opportunities, and community involvement through meaningful volunteer activities.

Design Museum Boston - Design Museum Mornings

Design Museum Mornings is a monthly event series brought to you by Design Museum Boston. These events are meant to inspire you before your day begins and bring you closer to the Design Museum Boston community. Each event will include a short presentation by a local thought-leader, free breakfast, and great people to wake up with. These events are hosted and sponsored by various generous businesses of the Greater Boston area.

Huntington Theatre - 35 Below

35 BELOW is the Huntington Theatre Company’s exclusive club for the culturally curious aged 35 & under. Tickets to any Huntington performance are just $25 through our 35 Below program, and 35 Below patrons receive access to special after parties with live music and drinks, along with news about exclusive events, contests, and backstage gossip.

Institute of Contemporary Arts - First Fridays

Art goes overtime on the first Friday of the month with guest DJs, live performance, gallery talks, specialty drinks, and more.  The ICA’s Water Cafe will offer a small plates menu and full bar, including cocktails inspired by the museum’s current exhibitions. Free for ICA Members, $15 for guests

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - Third Thursdays and Young Patrons

The third Thursday of every month is home to Third Thursdays, a dynamic late-night program full of music, art, and conversation designed to connect young professionals, artists, and college students with each other and the Gardner.

Young Patrons is a group for members, ages 21 to 39, at the Supporter level ($250) and above. In addition to all benefits associated with their specific membership level, Young Patrons also enjoy opportunities to meet Museum leadership, mix and mingle with like-minded peers, and deepen their connection to the Gardner Museum.

Museum of Fine Arts - First Fridays and Museum Council

Join the MFA for First Fridays on the first Friday of each month from 6:00–9:30 pm, featuring fine art, music, cash bars featuring signature cocktails, and delicious tapas available for purchase. Open to visitors 21+.

Broaden your knowledge of art and connect with other young people in the city with the Museum Council. The Museum Council is Boston’s premier young group for arts supporters between the ages of 21-45 and provides essential unrestricted support for the Museum’s annual operations. As a benefit, Museum Council members receive numerous unique and exclusive invitations throughout the year to learn more about the Museum and its collections.

Opus Affair 

Opus Affair is a community of artists and friends, mostly in our 20s and 30s (but not entirely), who get together at least once a month for cocktails and to chat about the arts scene… or whatever else comes to mind.  Some people come for networking, others come for fun.  We keep our events informal and social, whether we are raising a few dollars for arts causes, inviting musicians to share their craft with us, or venturing out to explore culture in our city - but all of our events include chances to meet other young professionals iterseted in the fine arts and have a drink or two in a relaxed, social environment.

World Music/CRASHarts

World Music/CRASHarts strives to create one-of-a-kind experiences brought about by the interaction of artists and audiences. We embrace the performing arts as a basic form of communication and an essential part of the expression of one’s humanity and full participation in society.