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The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump …
Free
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Did you know vinyl records are back in vogue? Medford Brewing Company does, which is why it has started Wednesday Wax, a vinyl listening party where YOU play the tunes. Bring your records, sign up to play a few tracks, then pass the deck to the next person. Sign up as many times as you … |
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Missituk Elementary School presents its Celebration of Cultures, featuring Irish step dancing, Spanish songs, a salsa lesson, and a martial arts presentation. The grand finale will be a bilingual storytelling event, "Why the Sea Cries," by Esther Gomez and Karina Liendo at 6:30 p.m. It's a story of a Brazilian Cinderella who has a unique … |
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Looking for an end-of-week afterschool activity? Want to craft, chat, or both? Colleen's of Medford Square invites you to its third community crafting session. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own. All are welcome.
Free
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The Medford Public Library hosts an afternoon drop-in time in the Maker Space specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Free
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Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to the grand opening of its Medford Makers Retail Shop, the program at the year-old community arts center, featuring the work of 27 Medford-based artists. Today's pop-up will feature items from Colin White, a collage artist, and Iris Zeng, whose mediums are drawing and sculpture. Expanded visiting hours and regular …
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The Medford Public Library invites adults to drop into the Maker Space to work on personal projects or ask an in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. No registration is required.
Free
The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery area at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those …
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The Ford Tavern is hosting another Kids Art Brunch, aimed toward children of all abilities ages 4 to 10. For $15 per child, kids receive a brunch meal, juice, and a dessert, plus a process art project led by Sabrina Huether. There will be two seatings, at 9 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m. Register children …
$15
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Down By Riverside and Arts Collaborative Medford invite you to celebrate Mardi Gras 2025. Enjoy an afternoon and early evening of music, dancing, authentic food from the Revelry Food Truck, delicious drinks, and a 6 p.m. concert featuring the Glen David Andrews Band. In addition, The Dixie Cookbook, a traditional jazz ensemble, will perform tunes …
$25 – $32
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The Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the Maker Space specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Free
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The Medford Public Library begins a new program, Books With Bailey, a trained service dog who loves listening to books! If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Bailey. Pick your favorite book and sign up for a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog …
Free
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2 events,
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump …
Free
An informal group of knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists meets in the Local History Room of the library on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Bring a project to work on and have friends nearby to ask questions when you need help. All experience levels and ages are invited to attend.
Free
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The Medford Public Library holds another session of the Unbox Book Club, its drop-in club for teens in grades 8 and up. Talk about all things books while unboxing the newest books in the Teen Section. You’ll get first dibs on a book before it goes on the shelves. No registration required.
Free
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Looking for an end-of-week afterschool activity? Want to craft, chat, or both? Colleen's of Medford Square invites you to its fourth community crafting session. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own. All are welcome.
Free
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The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 8 and up to show off their theatrical skills while playing a bunch of improv games including Cards Against Humanity charades. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Free
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The Medford Public Library hosts a late-afternoon drop-in time in the Maker Space specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Free
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The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery area at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those …
Free
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The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 8 and up to show off their theatrical skills in a Murder Mystery Party with a 1980s theme. Get into character and help solve the murder of an '80s teen icon. Can you solve the whodunnit before they strike again? Attendees will receive their role approximately one week before …
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Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to a free open weave session hosted by renowned basketmaker Lois Russell, one of the featured artists in ACM's current exhibition, "The Threads That Tie Us." Join, watch, or converse with area basketmakers in ACM’s first-floor gallery space. All are welcome. Lois Russell has been making baskets since 1988. Her work …
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Tufts Hillel is hosting its annual literacy carnival, Read by the River, at the Joyce Cummings Center. All Medford students in kindergarten through grade 5 and their families or caregivers are invited to attend this campus-wide initiative that celebrates the love of books and reading. The day will feature reading-themed activities led by Tufts student …
Free
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Today's Granoff Music Center Colloquium at Tufts University features University of North Carolina music professor Mark Katz speaking on his book, "Rap and Redemption of Death Row – Seeking Justice and Finding Purpose Behind Bars," which was published last April. A hip-hop-rich prison memoir, the book chronicles inmate Alim Braxton’s struggles and triumphs as he … Granoff Colloquium: Rap and Redemption of Death Row Read More »
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The Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the Maker Space for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about …
Free
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Mystic Players Revival presents another impromptu revue in Bonsignore Hall at the library. All are invited for a night of theater and community fun. Please bring a song, dance or …
Free
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The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be …
Free
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The Medford Public Library invites you to stop by the MakerSpace and work on your personal fiber craft projects, whether you crochet, knit, weave, spin, needle felt, or work with …
Free
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Medford Brewing Company presents another edition of Wednesday Wax, a vinyl listening party where YOU play the tunes. Bring your records, sign up to play a few tracks, then pass the deck to the next person. Sign up as many times as you want. Spins start at 5 p.m. and go until 9:30. |
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Tufts University Art Galleries presents the third of four player piano sessions featuring the boundary-defying work of composer Conlon Nancarrow, in conjunction with the current exhibition "Impossible Music." Nancarrow was one of the first composers to work with “auto-playing” musical instruments, particularly the player piano, because of its ability to perform scores that exceeded human … Friday Activations: Conlon Nancarrow Compositions Read More »
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The Medford Public Library invites those age 55 and over for a Lunch and Learn program on Irish history in Boston. The speaker will be Dr. Thomas Whalen, an associate professor of social sciences at Boston University. Come celebrate the vibrant Irish heritage of Boston. Register through the library's online calendar.
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Chameleon, the Medford Public Library’s drop-in groups for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6 to 12, meets in the Youth Services Program Room. Come chat, connect, do fun projects, and play games in a safe, open, and welcoming space. No one is required to disclose any aspect of their identity in order to be …
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4GoodVibes is presenting a March Madness Virtual Makers Market. The nine-day event, running from March 15 through 23, will feature 60+ local vendors featuring handmade items, live shopping, raffles, games, … The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery area at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those …
Free
The Dreams of Freedom Band from County Kerry, Ireland, will be the featured performer at the annual Irish Night fundraising event for the Dan Kelly Foundation at the Great American Beer Hall. Now in their 25th year, the Dreams of Freedom Band promotes the culture of Ireland through songs and music, telling stories from the …
$75
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Feeling depressed, anxious, or isolated? You might enjoy Sound Bath & Meditation, hosted by Hendrik Gideonse of Down By Riverside and Kathleen Willis of Dawa Entheogenic Services, at Arts Collaborative Medford. The primary mission of Down By Riverside is to foster feelings of connectedness and community with music. This program will center on staying present … |
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The Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the Maker Space for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Free
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Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to its monthly Make + Mingle, a free drop-in at the new community arts center for anybody to come and create among other artists and …
Free
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The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be …
Free
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The Medford Public Library hosts its monthly Play Dough Club for ages 2 to 5. Why play dough? Playing with play dough helps young kids develop their hand-eye coordination, creativity, …
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The Medford Public Library is holding its first Visual Arts Drop-in for adults in the Maker pace. If you love to draw, sketch, paint, collage, or create visual art in …
Free
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The Medford Council on Aging's group for LGBTQ+ Seniors holds its monthly get-together. The group, facilitated by Janice Cole, was formed to make LGBTQIA+ members feel welcome and supported at …
Free
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The Medford Council on Aging is partnering with the city's Office of Veterans Services to create 30 wreaths that will be laid at the Salem Street Burying Ground in Medford …
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The Medford Public Library invites teens in middle school and high school to test their knowledge of Taylor Swift song lyrics and lore with this Kahoot Trivia afternoon. Registration is required …
Free
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The Medford Public Library hosts a late-afternoon drop-in time in the MakerSpace specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about …
Free
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1 event,
The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery area at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those …
Free
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Medford Brewing Company presents its Sip & Shop Spring Market featuring fresh and local products and brews. Vendors will include Maxima Gift Center (inspired book and gifts); Trove Green Provisions (planet-friendly home goods); 28 Litsea (small-batch skincare products); and You'll Eat and Like It (vegan baked goods).
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Sanctuary United Church of Christ and Hillside Community Church present a virtual edition of their Faith and Film series, featuring "Conclave." The highly acclaimed 2024 film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini, locked in a secretive process of choosing the next pope — where every choice carries unseen consequences. …
Free
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The Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the Maker Space for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Free
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2 events,
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump …
Free
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The Medford Public Library introduces a new Social MakerSpace Drop-in for adults. Want to chat with other makers in the Medford community? Stop by the MakerSpace and work on your personal projects in a social environment. The library's in-house expert will be available to answer questions about how to use the space and equipment. Additional …
Free
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The Medford Public Library presents another edition of "Reading with Ryan" for emerging readers. Ryan loves when people read to him. If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan. Pick your favorite book and schedule a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog who …
Free
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The Tufts Department of Music presents the 2025 International Symposium on the Musical Arts of Africa, focusing on the dialogue between communities of practice and communities of learning. The event brings together representatives from African communities and a cast of interdisciplinary academics to unpack the multifaceted relationships between African communities and the researchers who study … International Symposium on the Musical Arts of Africa Read More »
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Looking for an end-of-week afterschool activity? Want to craft, chat, or both? Colleen's of Medford Square invites you to a community crafting session. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own. All are welcome.
Free
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The Medford Public Library hosts a late afternoon drop-in time in the MakerSpace specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Free
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2 events,
The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery area at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those …
Free
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The Medford Public Library is hosting a free Antique Collectibles Appraisal event led by Rick Keller from Perfect Pastime 617. All antiques and collectibles are welcomed. Perfect Pastime 617 hosts community-wide educational appraisal events throughout New England. It will supply registrants with a market price range and the maker’s history/era of the item(s) and also …
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1 event,
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The Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the Maker Space for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Free
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3 events,
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump …
Free
An informal group of knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists meets in the Local History Room of the library on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Bring a project to work on and have friends nearby to ask questions when you need help. All experience levels and ages are invited to attend.
Free
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The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a talk at the library by Lee McColgan on his book, "A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England … A House Restored: Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial Read More »
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1 event,
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The Medford Public Library holds another session of the Unbox Book Club, its drop-in club for teens in grades 8 and up. Talk about all things books while unboxing the newest books in the Teen Section. You’ll get first dibs on a book before it goes on the shelves. No registration required.
Free
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2 events,
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Tufts University Art Galleries presents the last of four player piano sessions featuring the boundary-defying work of composer Conlon Nancarrow, in conjunction with the current exhibition "Impossible Music." Nancarrow was … Friday Activations: Conlon Nancarrow Compositions Read More »
Free
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Friends of the Medford Public Library presents its annual spring book sale to benefit the library. The sale includes thousands of books in good condition and organized by category. Additionally, … Friends of the Library Book Sale (Members Preview) Read More » |
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Friends of the Medford Public Library presents its annual spring book sale to benefit the library. The sale includes thousands of books in good condition and organized by category, plus DVDs and CDs, board games and lots of jigsaw puzzles. All were donated by generous members of the community. Today there also will be an …
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Arts Collaborative Medford is hosting the kickoff event of the Gather 2025 Symposium, "Common Cause in Fiber Art: Connection and Care," an all-day event will look at the interconnection between fiber art and social issues. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome to attend. The day will begin with a casual makers’ breakfast and continue …
$7 – $10
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The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, being held this week at the Great American Beer Hall on Mystic Avenue due to the spring book and bake sale taking place at the library, the usual meeting site. The session also will occur three hours earlier than usual, from 10 … |