COCOA Pan-Afro Showcase
Cohen Auditorium, Tufts University 40 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesCOCOA, the Children of Cultures of Africa dance organization at Tufts University, presents their first ever Pan-Afro Showcase. In addition to the Afrobeats Competitive Dance Team, the event will feature collaborative and guest performances by ENVY, the Harlem Grooves, Roti & Rum and more. Free admission and open to the public; reserve tickets through the …
Iliza Shlesinger: Back in Action
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAChevalier Theatre welcomes Iliza Shlesinger for her fifth and final performance on her Back In Action tour, unveiling a new itinerary and name for her tour originally scheduled for 2020 …
Little Painters
Tufts Park 437 Main St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Recreation Department is offering a five-class painting program, Little Painters, at Tufts Park for children ages 2 to 5. Each week, kids can get creative with different painting projects including ceramics, suncatchers, birdhouses, and more. The program runs from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturdays from April 30 through June 4 (no session …
Artepreuners Display and Sale
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAAll are invited to visit and support the first Artepreuners display and sale, taking place today in the second-floor café area at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Artepreuners is a weekly program where youth at the Medford Housing Authority repurposed and recycled community sourced items that would have otherwise ended up in …
Jerome Street Studios Spring Pop-Up Art Sale
Jerome Street Studios 128 Jerome St., Medford, MA, United StatesJerome Street Studios invites you to celebrate a return to milder weather, outdoor activities, motherhood, graduations, gatherings and gardening by visiting its Spring Pop-Up Art Sale. Participating artists are Elaina Bates-Egan (paintings and prints); Choice Ceramics (Planned Parenthood fundraiser); Sheila Corkery (gold and silver jewelry); Lori Gardinier (ceramics); Earl Howard (pottery); Tanya Howard (rosemary citrus salts …
Let’s Create
Tufts Park 437 Main St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Recreation Center is offering a five-week session of its Let's Create arts and craft program for children in kindergarten through grade 3. Children will use their creativity each week to complete a new art project. Projects include ceramics, painting, sketching and jewelry making. The class will meet at Tufts Park from 1 to …
Chess on the Plaza
Riverside Avenue Plaza Riverside Avenue and River Street, MedfordThe Medford Chess Club invites you to drop by the Riverside Avenue Plaza in Medford Square for a friendly game of chess. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members who are willing to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. There are no membership dues or fees to play. The …
Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Virtual MAMatt and Shannon Heaton invite you to their final weekly Virtual Guided Session before they transition to a monthly schedule (first Saturday) for summer starting in May. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who just enjoys traditional Irish music are invited to this mid-tempo session of Irish tunes. All are welcome to play along, …
A Lasting Look: Opening Reception
Sanctuary United Church of Christ 458 High Street, Medford, MA, United StatesAfter two years of being closed due to COVID-19, the Gallery@Sanctuary is reopening with an exhibition honoring our collective experience and celebrating all we’ve created in response to how our …
Eli Elkus at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Eli Elkus — traveling musical storyteller, songmaker, and folk activist. Enjoy free live music with dinner (reservations recommended if you want a table).