Building Tech Equity: Insights from the Startup Scene
Thursday, June 10, 2021, 6–7:30 PM

How can Boston's tech economy diversify to include Bostonians of every age, race, and gender?

As technology increasingly reshapes and directs our world, it's important to think critically about fairness and equity — from who's behind the code/idea/product to who benefits from it. SPARK Boston and Code for Boston are delighted to host a virtual panel discussion.

Featuring:

• Rahkeem Morris, Co-founder and CEO at Syrg
• Erica Kangas, VP of Engineering at Dough
• TeLisa Daughtry, Founder and CTO at FlyTechnista
• Moderated by Justin Kang, General Partner at Visible Hands

The Top 5 Habits & Skills of Improvisers
Wednesday, June 30, 2021, 6–7:30 PM

The best professional improv comedians don’t “wing it.” They practice a highly-refined system of observing, connecting and responding. It’s how they swiftly and seamlessly work with their team while engaging audiences immediately, with only seconds to prepare. This system is known as Applied Improv, and it can be your best advantage.

Tune in ready to laugh and learn valuable communication, leadership, and relationship-building tools in this fun and interactive workshop. Get ready to elevate how you impact a room, from one-on-ones to presentations, and all of the unexpected in-between. Applied improv's applications to the real world include becoming a better listener and communicator, which is important for leaders, allies, and accomplices.

Presented in partnerwhip with NAAAP Boston, featuring:

• Courtney Pong, Owner and General Manager of CSz Boston

Growing Boston’s Culinary Culture
Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 6–8 PM

Join us for a special dumpling cooking demo with Irene Li, Chef and Owner of Mei Mei, writer, and food security activist, as she interviews Biplaw Rai and Kwasi Kwaa of the historic and soon-to-be open Comfort Kitchen on Boston's continued journey to becoming a diverse culinary city.

Featuring:

• Irene Li, Food Activist, Chef & Owner of Mei Mei
• Biplaw Rai, Managing Partner of Comfort Kitchen
• Kwasi Kwaa, Chef Partner of Comfort Kitchen

Reclaiming Our Lives After a Year of Isolation
Monday, April 26, 2021, 6–7:30 PM

End the stigma: join us for a workshop that will help you navigate your re-emergence into the world after a mentally taxing, isolating year.

Featuring:

• Christina Kwan, Transformational Coach at The Road Uncovered Coaching

Art SPARKs: Poetry Open Mic
Thursday, April 22, 6–7:30 PM

Celebrate the launch of Art SPARKs with featured poet Nico Pang and a collection of poems for Boston, from Bostonians!