59 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month in Boston 2020 [03/01/20]

In celebration of Women's History Month (March), International Women's Day (March 8th), and the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment (women's right to vote), we rounded up 59 ways to celebrate women this month. Events are listed in chronological order...

1) WomenSpeaks Week
Cost: FREE
When: Mo, 3/2 – Fr, 3/6
What: WomenSpeaks Week is designed by women and for women. This week is tailored to the unique needs and challenges women face when developing communication, public speaking, and leadership skills.

2) Feminist Book Club
Cost: FREE
When: Mo, 3/2
What: The book being discussed will be "Little Women" by Louise May Alcott. Women only and free to attend.

3) Women Talk Design: Lightning Talks
Cost: $5
When: Tu, 3/3
What: Women Talk Design and Ladies that UX Boston are partnering to host an evening of talks by new and experienced speakers on topics in UX design.

4) Ladies Lounge: Women Conquering the World of Tech
Cost: FREE
When: We, 3/4
What: Ladies Lounge, a monthly event series hosted by GA, is spending March with industry experts to help women navigate the world of tech and take charge of their careers.

5) Wanderful Women Wednesday
Cost: $10
When: We, 3/4
What: Sisterhood, snacks and socializing: Wanderful Women Wednesday connects local travel-loving women with incoming visitors and tourists through a monthly evening together.

6) A Conversation with Louisa May Alcott
Cost: $15
When: We, 3/4
What: The Gibson House Museum is welcoming the return visit from Louisa May Alcott. Portrayed by Jan Turnquist, Alcott will discuss her family life and how she came to write the beloved 1868 novel.

7) Women's Themed Trivia
Cost: $5
When: Th, 3/5
What: In honor of Women's History Month, Short Path Distillery and Boston GLOW will be throwing a special women's themed trivia night. Questions range from sports to science and everything in between, but with a focus on historical women.

8) Women Wine & Wall Street
Cost: FREE
When: Th, 3/5
What: The evening will include a financial discussion, standup comedy by Christine Hurley, and a talk with Liz O'Donnell -- speaker and author of 'Working Daughter'.

9) An Evening with Andrea Campbell
Cost: Th, 3/5
When: $18+
What: Join CIC Boston to hear from City Councilor Andrea Campbell. Light appetizers and soft drinks will be served.

10) Wines Made by Women
Cost: FREE
When: Th. 3/5
What: Enjoy a free sampling of wines made by women. Four different producers will be featured from around the world.

11) LIVELY x I Support The Girls Present: International Women's Day
Cost: FREE
When: Th, 3/5
What: Celebrate LIVELY's new Spacer Bra launch and International Women’s Day in partnership with I Support The Girls while sipping on wine from Winc.

12) International Women’s Day 2020 at Boston City Hall
Cost: FREE
When: Fr, 3/6
What: Boston City Hall is celebrating International Women's Day 2020 and the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. This event will feature presentations and performances by young Bostonians, remarks from Mayor Walsh, and the unveiling of a poster exhibit of modern takes on women's right to vote.

13) MFA First Fridays: Celebrating Women
Cost: $25
When: Fr, 3/6
What: Sip on a signature cocktail, dance to music, and enjoy an art-making activity in celebration of Women's History Month.

14) Womxn Kind Networking
Cost: FREE
When: Fr, 3/6
What: This is the first-ever "Womxn Kind Networking" event, and it will be a meet-and-greet social mixer at Scholars in Boston.

15) Artist Talk: Leica Women Foto Project
Cost: FREE
When: Fr, 3/6
What: Explore the stories behind the Leica Women Foto Project debut exhibition as told by exhibiting photographers: Debi Cornwall, Yana Paskova & Eva Woolridge.

16) Rumba Femme: A Salsa Celebration with 3nity
Cost: $5+
When: Sa, 3/7
What: 3nity is the first Latin female band in Boston founded with the mission to redefine what it means to be a female in the music industry while inspiring other artists who have been through gender-based injustices and discriminatory treatments. On International Women's Day, they come together to celebrate with a salsa night.

17) 'In This Body' Film Premiere
Cost: FREE
When: Sa, 3/7
What: Dedicated to womxn's body image and self worth, this doc/music video style piece was created with an all female cast + crew in Boston at Windy Studio.

18) Music & Making with Subaiou Zhang and Alyssa Lawson
Cost: $25
When: Sa, 3/7
What: In this event, you will be listening to music by violinist Subaiou Zhang and cellist Alyssa Lawson across different styles while creating your own works of art. Refreshments and snacks will be served. BYOB is allowed.

19) Cultivating Space: Women in Horticulture and Place-making
Cost: $50
When: Sa, 3/7
What: In this year’s “cultivating women” symposium, the highlight will be contemporary efforts by women to create, share, and preserve greenspaces for all.

20) Why We Sing: A Choral Celebration of International Women's Day
Cost: FREE
When: Sa, 3/7
What: The Women’s Chorus will be presenting a free concert centered on a community-driven choral celebration of International Women’s Day.

21) International Women’s Day at the MFA
Cost: Free with museum admission ($23-25)
When: Su, 3/8
What: Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Museum of Fine Arts with activities and talks for all ages, inspired by the work of women artists on view in the exhibition "Women Take the Floor" and throughout the collection.

22) Boston Women's Market at Night Shift Brewing
Cost: FREE
When: Su, 3/8
What: Enjoy Night Shift's latest release "Strong Female Lead" and shop 15 Boston Women’s Market makers, entrepreneurs, and artists to celebrate International Women's Day.

23) A Conversation about Women in Art and Science
Cost: FREE
When: Su, 3/8
What: The panel will discuss the origins of feminism in Italy in the 1970s. Guests will converse about their experience of being a woman in various carriers such as the arts, the sciences and the diplomatic field.

24) Fierce and Feminine: Great Women of Boston
Cost: $17+
When: Su, 3/8
What: From the 1600s to the mid-1900s, women's groundbreaking contributions to Boston were often under-recognized or even overlooked. On this walking tour, learn who some of these Bostonians were and what greatness they achieved against the backdrop of the city's downtown neighborhood.

25) International Women's Day at Lamplighter
Cost: FREE
When: Su, 3/8
What: A couple of weeks ago, the women of Lamplighter came together to brew two saisons. For International Women’s Day, Lamplighting is celebrating them in the taproom. $1 of each pour goes to Matahari Women Workers' Center and Pink Boots Society.

26) Fit for the Road: A Women in Music Wellness Event
Cost: $10
When: Su, 3/8
What: “Fit for the Road” is for touring musicians or any music professionals on the go. At this event, a certified fitness instructor and nutritionist will provide customized, no-equipment workout routines designed for small spaces.

27) Hands-on Design Activities Inspired by International Women's Day
Cost: FREE
When: Su, 3/8
What: Led by designers from the Women in Design community, children (age 5-14) are invited to celebrate International Women’s Day and the 2020 theme "Each for Equal" as they explore, create, and design with professionals from design firms across Boston.

28) AIFF International Women's Day Celebration
Cost: $15
When: Su, 3/8
What: Arlington International Film Festival is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day with the The Mama Project, featuring songs, lullabies, poems, and more.

29) Story of All Women
Cost: FREE
When: Mo, 3/9
What: Connect with other dynamic Boston women at an interactive celebration of International Women’s Day hosted by G Adventures.

30) AAUW Work Smart: Salary Negotiation Workshop
Cost: FREE
When: Mo, 3/9
What: General Assembly has teamed up with AAUW and the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement to offer free, monthly salary negotiation workshops for the women of Boston.

31) When Black Women go from Office Pet to Office Threat
Cost: FREE
When: Mo, 3/9
What: Join author Erika Stallings as she discusses her article 'When Black Women Go From Office Pet to Office Threat'. The event will include a panel discussion along with round table talks. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.

32) She+ Geeks Out in Boston March Happy Hour
Cost: $10
When: Tu, 3/10
What: This is a woman-focused event that intends an inclusive definition of women. Expect wonderful company, delicious food and beverages.

33) Women Building Boston
Cost: FREE
When: Tu, 3/10
What: Rise is celebrating International Women's Day with an evening of festivities, including a fireside chat, DIY mixology bar, DIY scent lab, a 3D printing lab, desserts, and more.

34) The World of Little Women at the Gibson House
Cost: $15
When: We, 3/11
What: Learn more about the similarities and differences in the experiences of Jo March, Louisa May Alcott, and Charlie Gibson on this lively tour at the Gibson House.

35) TogetHER International Women’s Month Celebration
Cost: $40
When: We, 3/11
What: The evening of empowerment and inspiration will feature a cocktail hour followed by a panel discussion with Greater Boston’s fiercest females, moderated by iHeartRadio’s Bex of Kiss 108’s “Matty in the Morning.”

36) A Conversation on Female Agency: Displacement and Power During Political Turmoil
Cost: $15
When: Th, 3/12
What: Two Boston-based and bestselling novelists, Marjan Kamali and Katrin Schumann, will discuss the origins of their stories of love, displacement, and healing.

37) Japan's Future is Female
Cost: FREE
When: Th, 3/12
What: Venture Cafe will host an evening of talks on the expanding needs of professional women in Japan.

38) Delvena Theatre Company: Isabella
Cost: FREE
When: Th, 3/12
What: Step back in time and meet Isabella Stewart Gardner, the famed founder of our own Gardner Museum in Boston. Learn about her life, charm, friends and acquaintances, travels, stylish taste, and unconventional behavior.

39) Boston-Area International Women's Day Breakfast 2020
Cost: $15
When: Th, 3/12
What: Local leaders in government and advocacy will share specific strategies for building leadership that capture the skills and wisdom of multiple generations of feminists.

40) ...That's What She Said
Cost: $30
When: Th, 3/12 – Su, 3/15
What: That's What She Said invites a diverse cohort of femme dancers to mine their personal narratives, histories, and lineages, and to physicalize their experience as feminine beings.

41) Women Accelerators: March into Fitness 2020
Cost: $10
When: Fr, 3/13
What: Women Accelerators is hosting March into Fitness in partnership with VIM Fitness, featuring a short discussion about the importance of being healthy, followed by an hour-long all-levels vinyasa class by Sam Stone.

42) Uterus Embroidery with The Comptoir
Cost: $55
When: Sa, 3/14
What: Celebrate Womxn’s History Month with Elise from The Comptoir. Students will work on learning a number of stitches while embroidering a uterus and have the opportunity to take their art home with them.

43) Women in Wine: Uncorked
Cost: $55
When: Su, 3/15
What: Featuring 30 wines uncorked for your adventurous enjoyment, plus chef-prepared culinary experiences, all to celebrate badass women.

44) Notable Women of Beacon Hill Walking Tour
Cost: $17+
When: Su, 3/15
What: Boston By Foot partners with the BWHT to give a tour that roams around historic Beacon Hill and introduces you to a variety of notable women who lived and worked in this neighborhood.

45) Women in Diplomacy
Cost: FREE
When: Mo, 3/16
What: In honor of International Women's Day, WorldBoston and Hostelling International is hosting Women in Diplomacy, featuring a panel of three of Boston's most senior diplomats and their reflections on challenges and opportunities for women in diplomacy.

46) Cabernet and Equal Pay: A Salary Negotiation and Wine Education Workshop
Cost: $50
When: Mo, 3/16
What: At this event, 411K, Overseasoned, and Urban Grape will teach you how to confidently negotiate your salary as well as taste and learn about wine.

47) Women Leading the Way in Healthcare
Cost: FREE
When: Mo, 3/16
What: Author Rosemarie Day will be discussing her new book “Marching Toward Coverage: How Women Can Lead the Fight for Universal Healthcare”. This discussion will focus on galvanizing women to take action to make healthcare a right in the US.

48) Empowering Equity and Leading with Inclusion
Cost: FREE
When: Tu, 3/17
What: HubSpot is hosting a panel discussion and networking event in celebration of International Women's Day. The panel will discuss empowering equity in the boardroom and in leadership, and closing the wage gap in the workplace and beyond.

49) Women Small Business Owners Networking Night
Cost: FREE
When: We, 3/18
What: This Women's History Month, Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George is kicking off a series of networking nights for women entrepreneurs and small business owners.

50) Women on the Rise 2020: Harness Her Power
Cost: FREE
When: Th, 3/19
What: This year is the centennial celebration of the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote, but nationally, women's political representation is far from equal. This event will feature Boston's women city councilors discussing strategies for women in Boston to exercise their political voices.

51) Women Need More Money, Power and Good Underwear
Cost: FREE
When: Th, 3/19
What: Uwila Warrior, home of comfortable, beautiful, and functional underwear, is hosting a shopping and networking event with drinks and appetizers.

52) Boston GLOW Career and Empowerment Conference
Cost: $50
When: Sa, 3/21
What: This event features 15 speakers including CEOs, community leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, and activists across a series of sessions.

53) 'Village of Women': Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston
Cost: $12
When: Su, 3/22
What: The Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston, in partnership with WCF studios/films LLC, is committed to bringing the best of global cinematography to Boston.

54) Soul in the City
Cost: $75
When: Su, 3/22
What: Soul in the City is a self-confidence & empowerment workshop for women. This one-day workshop will feature low impact sweat sessions with Club Pilates, stress-relieving breathwork, self-reflectiona, and Boss Babe empowerment.

55) Women in Wine & Design Tasting
Cost: $35
When: We, 3/25
What: Salute the matriarchal masters of winemaking. This tasting will feature wines crafted by female winemakers changing the face of the wine industry. Light bites will be served.

56) Adjoining: Music by Women
Cost: FREE
When: Th, 3/26
What: Lauded for her exceptional performances and fiery interpretation, violinist Francesca Anderegg delivers elegant and impassioned accounts of contemporary and classical music.

57) The Ad Club's 2020 Women's Leadership Forum
Cost: $300+
When: Th, 3/26
What: Every year, 1,500+ leaders gather at the Seaport World Trade Center to hear from some of today’s most influential women. It’s undeniable that the women’s movement has come a long way, but what’s more eye opening is how far we still have to go.

58) Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill
Cost: $25+
When: Sa, 3/28 – Su, 4/19
What: This biographical play with music by Lanie Robertson tells the incredible story of an icon who consistently battled racism, abuse, and addiction for her chance to sing.

59) Catie Curtis & Becky Bellingham
Cost: $20
When: Su, 3/29
What: This 80-minute musical play follows two women through 25 years of friendship and tells the story of their lives, their losses, and their transformations.

59 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month in Boston 2020

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