City of Boston Planning Dept. hosts a public meeting for a proposed project at 841 Morton St. in Mattapan on Wed., Feb. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. via Zoom. The proposal would replace what is now a gas station and dumpster area with a 5-story, mixed-use, multi-family residence with 52 units and ground-floor retail space, along with a 42-space parking garage. See bit.ly/841-morton-street for more information.

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum offers several family-oriented activities and programs throughout Presidents’ Day week, including its signature “Presidents’ Day Festival” on Mon., Feb. 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., featuring presidential storytelling, make-and-take activities, musical performances, and other activities for the whole family.  The Festival will close with a special free concert by the Harvard Din & Tonics, who will perform Kennedy campaign songs and popular music from the 1960s and today.  On Thurs., Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m., the Library will host a free performance by the Okra Dance Company, “Dancing Journey of Africans in America,” as part of its Celebrate! family programming. Audiences of all ages will be inspired by African dance, music, and rhythm on American culture in honor of Black History Month. 

The Dorchester Winter Farmers Market is now open for the season on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Great Hall in Codman Square, 6 Norfolk St., through March 15. See dorchesterwinterfarmersmarket.org for more info.

Join the Mattapan Branch of the BPL and Bro. Joel Mackall for a Saturday Series presentation on the “Hidden History of Black Boston” on Sat., March 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., at 1350 Blue Hill Ave.

Beginning on Mon., Jan. 27 and continuing through June 20, the Department of Conservation and Recreation will temporarily close a section of the Ryan Playground parking lot in Mattapan to accommodate construction equipment for the Ryan Bathhouse improvement project. The majority of the parking lot will remain open for use and the walking path and trail head in this area will not be affected. 

Ashmont Hill Chamber Music presents cellist Gabriel Cabezas and pianist Natalia Kazaryan in concert at Dorchester’s Peabody Hall, 209 Ashmont St. on Sun., Feb. 16, at 4 p.m. See ahchambermusic.org for info.

The 2025 Mayor’s Youth Summit will take place on Sat., Feb. 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter on West 2nd Street, South Boston.  This free citywide celebration aims to engage and inspire Boston teens ages 14-19. Learn more at boston.gov/youth-summit.

Comedy night at the Dot Tavern on Thurs., Feb. 27, 8 p.m. will benefit the Dorchester Day Parade and honorary mayor of Dorchester candidate Emer McLaughlin. Proceeds go to support the Dot Day Parade on Sun., June 1. Raffle tickets for Bruins vs. the Nashville Predators tickets (March 4) game. See @mayorofdot on Instagram for more.

The Lower Mills Civic Association did not meet in January. Its next meeting is Tues., Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. in St. Gregory’s auditorium.

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