The Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents Lessons in Drag With LaWhore Vagistan. Dr. Vagistan, your favorite South Asian drag auntie, brings the nightclub to the classroom (and vice versa) to explain how critical social theory matters in queer nightlife. Touching on themes that include globalization, feminist theory, and islamophobia, she stages the nightclub as a site of politics and pleasure. Part lecture, part lipsync, part audience participation, the show demonstrates how much drag teaches us, even requires us,…

The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery 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 under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult or mature older sibling. There are no membership dues or fees to play. Visit the club’s website…

The City of Medford Community Connectors concludes its series of events celebrating Arab American Heritage Month with a Traditional Dress Night and Contest at the Andrews Middle School. The program will include music, food, face painting, and Dabkeh dance.  

The Massachusetts Student-Led Chess Association, run by high school students, is holding a Spring Chess Scrim at Colleen's of Medford Square. Bring a friend, play chess, and win free prizes. Sign up through the event registration page.  

Hillside Community Church on North Street invites you to its first Open Mic Night. Poetry, prose, story or song -- bring your own work or cover another's. It's a perfect setting to celebrate your favorite poet, enjoy the musings of your neighbors, or try out that new R&B favorite. Sign up to participate through the event registration page.

CACHE, the Coalition for Arts, Culture and a Healthy Economy in Medford, is holding its the 13th annual meeting, at the new Arts Collaborative Medford community arts center. This friendly gathering of CACHE members and friends will include election of CACHE's Directors and Officers for the coming year. Presentation of CACHE's Synergy Award, which recognizes an individual who has made substantial contributions to the arts and culture community in Medford, will be done at the Medford Arts & Culture Summit,…

Medford Brewing Company invites you to its spring edition of Books and Brews, the seasonal book fair it presents in partnership with the Winchester independent bookstore Book Ends. Stop in to hear bookseller recommendations for spring reads to pair with MBC’s tasty beers. Reserve your spot through Eventbrite.