Castle of our Skins’ SPOT/LIGHT series shines a light on Black artists and musical communities across Boston. From jazz and global traditions to genre-defying soundscapes, each one-night-only experience brings audiences into intimate spaces to hear, discover, and connect with the breadth of musical artistry living right here in our city.

Black Cotton Club
June 12, 2027 | 7:30 PM | Doors open at 7 PM
More Than Words | 242 E. Berkeley St. Boston

Black Cotton Club is a Boston-based participatory, community-driven jam session and open mic series centered on creating a space of creative liberation for artists.. Primarily a Black space, Black Cotton Club embraces radical inclusiveness and creates space for artists and community members to come together through music.

Tickets: $25 in advance / $35 at the door / $5 Card to Culture

Your ticket includes light bites and one drink ticket. Cash bar available.

About Castle of Our Skins

Castle of our Skins is a Black arts institution dedicated to fostering cultural curiosity and celebrating Black artistry through music. In classrooms, concert halls, and beyond, Castle of our Skins invites Black heritage and culture exploration, spotlighting both unsung and celebrated figures of past and present.

About More Than Words

More Than Words is a non-profit social enterprise that empowers young people ages 16–24 who are in the foster care system, court-involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business.

Need to Know

Doors open at 7:00 PM. Performance begins at 7:30 PM.

Directions and Parking

Public Transit: Silver Line, 43 bus, and 11 bus. Approximately a 10-minute walk from the Red Line.

Parking: Limited visitor parking is available for quick stops and donation drop-offs. Nearby parking garages are available just around the corner, with rates starting at approximately $2.50/hour. Pre-book parking through SpotHero

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Reasonable Accommodations Requests

Castle of our Skins does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and is committed to providing accessible programs and events to facilitate participation. A guest or outside organization must notify Castle of our Skins of any request for a disability accommodation in advance of the event. Late accommodation requests, or requests made the day of the event, may not be possible to provide. Please send requests to info@castleskins.org.

SPOT/LIGHT - Black Cotton Club

A live music series spotlighting Boston’s Black artists across genres