Thursday (11th) – JFK Library Forum, 6-7:30 p.m. Following a screening of the newly restored documentary, James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket, the filmmaker Karen Thorsen; Tufts professor Peniel Joseph; poet Nikky Finney and James Baldwin’s niece Aisha Karefa-Smart discuss his call for equality and its relevance today. JFK Library, Dorchester. Call 617-514-1643 to RSVP.

• The Dorchester YMCA’s Honors Event with Honorary Chair Jim Brett celebrates Dorchester and honors three outstanding OFD (originally from Dorchester) or DBC (Dorchester by choice) community leaders: Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh (Savin Hill), Dorchester Reporter founder Edward Ed Forry (Lower Mills), and Chancellor Keith Motley, University of Massachusetts Boston. 6 p.m. Venezia Boston, 20 Ericsson St. Dorchester. For tickets, $100, contact Pat O’Neill 617-265-5397; pattiashmont@gmail.com.

• Second annual Celebration of Summer to honor Boston native Donna Summer with a free roller disco event at City Hall Plaza from 6 – 10 p.m. Features DJ Kon of Dorchester, Elisa Hamilton, creator of Dance Spot Boston, Frieda Fries of Jacques’ Cabaret and the Boston Derby Dames roller derby team.

• College Bound Dorchester hosts I Am My Future, the organization’s annual gala, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Boston Convention Center, 415 Summer St. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. See collegebounddorchester.org

Friday (12th) – Sue Costello returns to Laugh Boston to headline four shows on June 12 and 13. For tickets and information visit laughboston.com or call 617.72.LAUGH. L ocated in Boston’s Seaport District in the Westin Waterfront Hotel at 425 Summer St., Boston.

Saturday (13th) – Mather School’s Spring Fling, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Rain date: June 20. Bouncy houses, toddler area, music, crafts and much more. $2 per person suggested donation, food is extra. 1 Parish St., Dorchester.

Wednesday (17th) – BRA hosts community meeting on Four Corners Plaza (10-18 Bowdoin St.) proposal, 6:30-8 p.m. at UP Academy Charter School, 35 Westville St. Contact John Campbell at 617-918-4282 or John.Campbell@Boston.gov.

Sunday (21st) – A tribute service and luncheon for Rev. Arthur Lavoie, the minister of First Parish Dorchester, who is leaving his position after ten years of remarkable service. Worship service starts at 11 a.m., luncheon to follow catered by Restaurante Cesaria. All are welcome.