Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay is one of the largest one-to-one mentoring programs in the nation. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay is setting the standard for excellence in the support of volunteers serving as positive role models to kids in their communities. Our service area encompasses 155 cities and towns throughout the Massachusetts Bay area. Thanks to the success of Big Night over the years BBBSMB has been able to serve 12,000 kids. In this year's difficult and uncertain economic climate Big Night supporters will help ensure that our trained professional staff can continue to support children, their families and the friendships they form with caring adult volunteers.

The History of Big Night
Big Night is an annual event that has been consistently named the party of the year by The Boston Globe and The Boston Herald, but the real story is how support garnered through the event allows us to serve children in need. Every year, the event features chart-topping entertainment and fine cuisine created by world-renowned chefs. Past entertainment has included B-52’s, The Bangles, Blondie, Cheap Trick, Morris Day & The Time, Duran Duran, Earth Wind & Fire, Hall & Oates, Kool & the Gang, Ziggy Marley, Meatloaf and the Steve Miller Band. Guests come in costumes to reflect the night’s theme.
Check out past year’s parties here.

Since 1998, Big Night has raised $18 million, which has helped us serve more than 10,000 children from this effort alone. Guests have Big fun while making a Big difference at this can’t-miss event! Big Night is the brainchild of Jim Pallotta, former Tudor Investment Corporation principal and Chairman of Raptor Capital Management. Jim was inspired to help Big Brothers Big Sisters make critical strides towards ensuring the healthy development of children throughout our community.

Big Night 11
The J. Geils Band, one of the best party bands of all time, has reunited for a rare, special performance to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay in an effort to provide more kids with a friend and mentor. You may never get the chance to see these Boston rock legends perform again! Their many hits include Looking for a Love, Whammer Jammer, Give it to Me, Ain’t Nothing But a House Party, Must of Got Lost, Where Did Our Love Go, Love Stinks, Freeze Frame, and of course, Centerfold. Celebrated for givin’ 100 percent to the audience every time they take the stage, this will be a Boston Rock Party to remember.