Directed by Monica Sorelle (USA, 2023, 95 min.). Hatian Creole, English, and Spanish with English subtitles.

In this vibrant slice-of-life drama, a Haitian demolition worker named Xavier is tasked with dismantling his Miami neighborhood to make way for an onslaught of gentrification. Xavier dreams of buying a bigger home for his cramped family, a dream that remains out of reach even after years of overtime labor. As the inner worlds of Xavier, his wife, and his son are gradually revealed, what began as a quiet film blossoms into a lush and fervid portrait of three souls defiantly tilting at forces that want to keep them in their place.

Director Monica Sorelle and star Atibon Nazaire were both honored at the Independent Spirit Awards for their work on the film, with Sorelle winning the Someone to Watch Award and Naizaire earning a nomination for Best Breakthrough Performance.

Stay tuned after the screening for a discussion with lead actor Atibon Nazaire, activist Daniel Francois of Kickback Boston, and founder and CEO of Sofenomenal Agency Group, Fena Fenelon. Presented in partnership with SIDE Presents.

“A quietly moving proclamation of presence.… The way Sorelle thinks of gentrification rewards our close attention.” —Hollywood Reporter

“A testament to the power of cinema itself.” —Collider

We miss NUDE sooooo much that we had to do something in the interim while we get that brewing for the fall. Meet us at The Superette in the SEAPORT for a quick little doodle session with our dearest friend and partner Lee “Soems” Beard, who will be guiding us in a cool, beginner-friendly drawing session. Lee and some featured friends throughout the series will lead us in drawing things like anatomy, florals, objects, buildings, pets, food—ALL THE THINGS! And the best part is, this is an all-ages event, and even better, it's FREE TO ALL! Supplies will be provided, so no need to purchase your own tools (but bring your own if you feel more comfortable with them—we get it!).

We’ll be joining a few friends to keep the vibes right, so stay in the loop to see what special guests we may have to guide us or bring the music vibes each week!

We’ll be waiting for you, charcoal in hand! See you there.

Alright, y’all—get your game faces on because SIDE Presents is back at it again, collaborating with the MFA on another outdoor hang! And you know we’re bringing along our friends!! Catch us and the part-time comedian and incredible songstress Miranda Rae and the super-cool Woody Rockwell on September 8th for "Playing Games Pop-up"! We’re turning the Forsyth Lawn at the MFA into your giant playground, and trust us, this is one pop-up you don’t want to miss.

Think life-sized UNO, Connect Four, and Tic-Tac-Toe, plus all the sack racing, kickball, and tug-of-war your heart desires. We’ve got prizes, so come ready to flex those competitive muscles (and maybe show off a little bit).

And because we’re all about treating you right, the first 100 people to show up get free ice cream on us! Yes, you read that correctly—free ice cream. So, get there early, scoop up that goodness, and get your game on. 

Bring your squad, your fam, or just your solo self and let’s make this a Sunday Funday to remember. Mark your calendars for September 8th, and come through for the games, stay for the vibes!

See you there!

We miss NUDE sooooo much that we had to do something in the interim while we get that brewing for the fall. Meet us at The Superette in the SEAPORT for a quick little doodle session with our dearest friend and partner Lee “Soems” Beard, who will be guiding us in a cool, beginner-friendly drawing session. Lee and some featured friends throughout the series will lead us in drawing things like anatomy, florals, objects, buildings, pets, food—ALL THE THINGS! And the best part is, this is an all-ages event, and even better, it's FREE TO ALL! Supplies will be provided, so no need to purchase your own tools (but bring your own if you feel more comfortable with them—we get it!).

We’ll be joining a few friends to keep the vibes right, so stay in the loop to see what special guests we may have to guide us or bring the music vibes each week!

We’ll be waiting for you, charcoal in hand! See you there.

join us for a communal meal and picnic in collaboration with the greenway honoring the life of Zipporah Potter Atkins, the research of Dr. Vivian Johnson, and a new installation by artist Larissa Rogers. "going to ground "- rogers site-specific sculpture on the rose kennedy greenway- explores the life of Zipporah Potter Atkins, the first-known Black woman to own a home in Boston in 1670. Potter Atkins' home rested on land now cared for by the greenway in the north end, which was brought to light by Dr. Vivian Johnson, professor emerita of Boston university, after 6 years of archival research. the picnic will take place at the site of the sculpture on the corner of hanover street and surface road (across from the boston public market) and will include remarks by the artist larissa rogers, and performances by Dizdor, ToriTori, and Jenny Oliver. refreshments will be provided by chef noire boston and dray drinks. a floral and sound bath experience will be provided by the people's living room.

Be a part of the magic as we imagine our new dynamic space for artists & creatives in Boston! Join our Imagination Session on January 18th via Zoom. What's Inside? You Decide! Our friends @Coeverything will lead us through an interactive workshop discussing our vision for:

🌿 Mini Outdoor Oasis

💼 Dynamic Co-Working Area

🍸 Intimate Speakeasy & Networking Nook

🎨 Innovative Artist Pods

RSVP NOW and help shape a community that reflects YOUR desires. Your ideas, our inspiration. Let's create together! ✨

Join us for 'OURS,' a storytelling showcase unfolding hour by hour, where artists delicately weave their tales and experiences.

Join SIDE at FAM @ NIGHT for an engaging conversation on how to activate space and highlight marginalized creatives in “disruptive” ways.

Look out for SIDE at this weekend’s Family Reunion hosted by Boston While Black. SIDE will be taking over on the socials for BWB and OUTLAUD!

Estrogina, is an annual women-exclusive networking event - an experience that is dedicated to the growth of women-and-femme-identified people. We are celebrating 5 years of hosting this Incredible event so this year we want to make it a party!

Please join us on March 1st, 7pm at Artist for Humanity for an evening to dress up, dance, sing, be effortlessly cute (that's already a given) and possibly a chance to connect with someone new!

Join us with AIR Boston as we coproduce an evening of live musical performances by artists including Tricia Reed, TO T, and The Sons of Issachar ft Berklee college students. Dr. Rich Blint, DJ Lynnée Denise and Dr. Danelle Thomas will join Imani e Wilson for wide ranging conversations about global African literature, ways of knowing, spirituality and song/dance. DJ vibes provided, Free food & drinks, *must present a valid ID.

“A Fool’s Reprise” will be an intimate, grounded and vulnerable experience, mixed with some good live music.

NUDE is an interactive live figure drawing experience fused with live musical performances and a DJ set to cap the night.

Join us as we host Notebook P’s celebration of building the “Fool’s Trilogy” with “Book of Sun”, “ A Fool’s Paradise”, and the forthcoming “A Fool’s Tactics”.

There’ll be special live-band performances from each body of work along with immaculate sounds by Boston’s DJ of the Year nominee, Baby Indiglo and a remarkable performance by special guest Miranda Rae!

Doors at 6:00pm

Curtain at 7:00pm

Ticketing; General Admission | $18 advance/$25 Day of show

Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

We’ll be with our affirmations ladder at the Deatrich Wise Annual Block Party! Come see us for a photo op! 📸

Featuring:

free food trucks

live performances

pop up barbershop & hair braiding

(youth & teens)

free farmers market

photo booth ✌🏾✌🏽

on-site cooking demonstration

mattapan the documentary screening

& much more

At this event inspired by “The Obama Portraits Tour,” hear from the next generation of leaders in Boston, all of whom share a passion for community and growth, about what leadership means to them.

Panelist: Jeneé Osterheldt, Kurt Faustin, Chimel "Real P" Idiokitas, Jessicah Pierre

Moderated by the women of SIDE presents