Announcing The Fenway Cohort 2022
In The Fenway, we believe the best experiences are the ones where everyone feels welcome, valued, and free to be who they are.
We are in awe of the outstanding number of applications we received for this year’s program! Thank you for the time and effort you put into sharing your concepts with us for consideration. Out of nearly 100 submissions, we are excited to announce this year’s lineup of incredible Cohort partners.
Ranging from new fitness experiences and local art to comedy and chocolate tastings, each partner brings something unique to the cohort program and to The Fenway. Read on for details of what this season has in store…
Get to Know the Class of 2022
Boogie Down Baby
Spend any amount of time in The Fenway, and you’ll quickly recognize that creativity is at the heart of this vibrant community. An alum of Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Katiana Rodriguez carries that torch into new territory with Boogie Down Baby, and each of her colorful, thought-provoking works tell a story. At the intersection of culture, history and identity, Rodriguez’s illustrations boldly advocate for social justice, mental health, and an inclusive community that values and promotes safety and equity for all people. Come and discover something new at her “Violet Neighborhood” art fair, featuring a lineup of local BIPOC and queer artists and vendors.
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Cocoa Bean Town
Calling all chocoholics! Join us for a delectable adventure through the stories, history, and culinary highlights of chocolate with Cocoa Beantown—Boston’s sweetest chocolate tour and event company. You’ll tempt your taste buds with a variety of ethically sourced, small batch, bean to bar treats in a session led by a seasoned chocolate educator. Whether you’re a cacao purist or someone who thinks outside the standard chocolate box, you’ll no doubt find something to savor.
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Diggity Dom
Get diggy this summer with Dom and Friends—a music and arts mini-fest featuring local LGBTQ+ and BIPOC artists and creatives. Whether you are a novice or seasoned practitioner, mindful yoga and dance classes will support you in stepping into your power by cultivating body awareness and becoming one with your best self.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Diggity Dom is a multifaceted and multi-talented collaborator, a performer, producer, mentor, and teacher, set to bring passion and energy to The Fenway this season.
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FODBall Productions
We’re making summer even brighter with a side-splitting lineup of “FODball” comedians—or those who are typically the ‘first, only, or different’ in a comedy lineup. Co-founded and produced by Amma Marfo (Rhode Island’s Rogue Island Comedy Festival, NYC’s Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest) Ariana Seymourian (Late Night Laughs at The Comedy Chateau), and Stephanie Dalwin (Comedy Studio), a FODball Productions show serves as the premier stage for women, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ superstars and fledgeling funny folks alike. Bookworms can browse a curated selection of both newly-released and long-loved books from All She Wrote—a pop-up bookstore showcasing the work of female, LBTQIA and non-binary authors.
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Men of Melanin Magic
Experience the magic for yourself this summer, as the popular “Bussdown Fitness” comes to The Fenway! Featuring queer and BIPOC instructors with specialties ranging from HIIT to yoga, Bussdown Fitness incorporates powerful strength-training exercises all while highlighting and celebrating “the Culture”. Come for a good time, stay for the good vibes!
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Soca Fusion
Let go of what was and come through to discover what’s already inside of you!
Through afrocentric movement classes, SocaFusion creates an inner confidence to help you live more freely and authentically. Intended for all levels, the high-energy Master Fete Experience aims to support students in rediscovering what self-expression feels like through a fusion of styles including Soca, Dancehall, Hip Hop, West African, and Caribbean Folk. Beginning with a warmup crafted to wake up the body, choreography will break down into accessible learning segments to allow all students to fully understand and execute the movements. Tightly curated. Wildly creative. Always a good time.
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Check out our events calendar for the most up-to-date information as dates/times are subject to change.
We are always looking to our community to share their ideas for public programming. While we’re open to all sorts of work, we’re particularly interested in programs that foster an environment of inclusive and diverse voices. Click here to submit your application and send us an email at [email protected] if you have any questions. We are very excited about the possibility of working together in the future!