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 lives have been altered during this *$#%* time. Organizers are creating a multi-media gallery installation and multiple interactive moments to memorialize and share our joys …
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).
The People’s Jam at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be filled. For decades, blues musicians jammed on that stage on Sundays. Some big names grew up on that stage and everyone supported everyone else. That is the spirit that The Porch fosters with its weekly People's Jam. Bass amp …
Tufts Sunday Concert: Tufts Symphony Orchestra
Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Tufts Sunday Concert Series presents the Tufts Symphony Orchestra performing Shostakovich's 9th Symphony and works by Missy Mazzoli and Tchaikovsky, under the direction of John Page. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must present a Tufts ID or a COVID vaccination card showing that they have …
Lucky Stars, Shaun Young Trio at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAHead over to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint to enjoy some Western Swing from sunny California (The Lucky Stars) and some honky tonk and rockabilly from Texas (Shaun Young Trio). Tickets are $20 through Eventbrite.
Harlem Grooves Spring Showcase
Cohen Auditorium, Tufts University 40 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesHarlem Grooves, a student dance company at Tufts University dedicated to Black American style, presents its spring showcase featuring performances by the Grooves and other creatives of color on campus. Free admission and open to the public; reserve a ticket through the Tufts online box office.
Grades 2-3 Book Club: Shona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Shona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?" by Chitra Soundar. Check out the book from any Minuteman Library and bring your book with you. To register, email Sam Sednek of the library staff at ssednek@minlib.net.
Teen Maker Monday
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its Maker Monday workshop for teens in middle school and high school. Learn and create with STEAM projects in the Maker Space on the first Monday of the month. All materials will be provided. Sign-up is required through the library website.
Makerspace Drop-in for Kids
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 and up to swing by the Makerspace in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg building and test out something new or work on a project of your own. A staff member will be on hand to help but it is your design time.
Tufts Arab Music Ensemble
Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesNaseem Alatrash leads the Tufts University Arab Music Ensemble in it spring performance. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must present a Tufts ID or a COVID Vaccination Card showing that they have been vaccinated and boosted. Others may watch the performance through Tufts Music Live …