Boston Venue Celebrates Women's History Month with Jazz Lineup

Long Live Roxbury to host free Thursday night jazz concerts featuring all-women headliners throughout March.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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In celebration of Women's History Month, Boston's new music venue Long Live Roxbury will present a series of Thursday Jazz Night events featuring women headliners throughout March. The free concerts will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and include performances by Safiya, Zahili Zamora & Friends, Myanna, and Teresa Ines. The venue's producer, Sue Auclair, stated that the month-long celebration aims to highlight the talented women jazz musicians in the Boston and New York City areas.

Why it matters

The Women's History Month jazz series at Long Live Roxbury provides a platform to celebrate and showcase the contributions of women in the jazz genre, which has traditionally been male-dominated. By featuring all-women headliners, the venue is helping to amplify diverse voices and promote gender equity in the local music scene.

The details

The jazz celebration kicks off on Thursday, March 5th with Safiya on vocals, accompanied by a 9-piece band. The lineup continues on March 12th with Zahili Zamora & Friends, followed by Myanna on March 19th and Teresa Ines on March 26th. In April, the venue will host guitarist Sheryl Bailey & Friends on April 2nd and Barbara Martinez on April 9th. In addition to the live music, the venue will offer food pop-ups and free admission and parking, courtesy of sponsor Feldman Geospatial.

  • The jazz series runs every Thursday in March from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • The celebration kicks off on Thursday, March 5th, 2026.
  • The series continues through April 9th, 2026.

The players

Sue Auclair

The producer of the Thursday Jazz Night events at Long Live Roxbury.

Michael Feldman

The Chief Executive Officer of Feldman Geospatial, the sponsor providing free admission and parking for the jazz series.

Long Live Roxbury

A new music venue in Boston that is hosting the Women's History Month jazz celebration.

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What they’re saying

“We're celebrating Women's History Month at Long Live Roxbury with all 4 Thursdays led by women. Join us for the month-long celebration. It's free admission & parking courtesy of Feldman Geospatial!”

— Sue Auclair, Producer

“It has always been my dream to bring high quality jazz & world music to our building in Roxbury & by making it free to all we are hoping to continue to create a community space for food, drinks, arts & culture for everyone to enjoy.”

— Michael Feldman, Chief Executive Officer, Feldman Geospatial

What’s next

The jazz series will continue through April 9th, 2026, with performances by Sheryl Bailey & Friends on April 2nd and Barbara Martinez on April 9th.

The takeaway

The Women's History Month jazz celebration at Long Live Roxbury showcases the talent and diversity of women in the jazz genre, providing a platform to amplify their voices and promote gender equity in the local music scene. The free, community-focused events aim to create an inclusive space for music, arts, and culture in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston.