Johnny and the Machine at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAJohnny and the Machine bring a heavier side of blues to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint in their Medford debut performance. Enjoy a great selection of classic blues from the 1970s including many rare tracks you don’t often hear, from the Allman Brothers and Gary Moore, to the early blues of ZZ Top. …
Left Lane Cruiser with Hambone Skinny at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MALeft Lane Cruiser returns to perform at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, this time with special guest vocalist Hambone Skinny opening. Headed by singer/guitarist Freddy J IV, with Brenn "Sausage Paw" Beck, Left Lane Cruiser is a bona fide blues rock band from the American Midwest. Left Lane Cruiser has been genuinely living …
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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 …
Teen Manga Drawing: Hair
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThis month's manga drawing session at the Medford Public Library will focus on hair. Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to drop in and learn a new aspect of manga drawing. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies are provided. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Questions? Contact Maddi Ranieri of the …
Senior Knitting and Crochet
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Join instructor Jean in creating beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts.
Teen Maker Night
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Maker Night in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Create, break and build things in the Maker Space. The event is for teens in middle school and high school to learn and create. There are no assigned projects in this program; it is designed for …
Measure for Measure: The Music of Shakespeare’s Plays
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAEnsemble Chaconne transports the audience to Shakespeare’s world for the perfect Elizabethan evening at the Medford Public Library. The concert features music by leading composers of Shakespeare’s time (Robert Johnson, Thomas Morley, John Dowland, and others) with songs from "As You Like It," "Twelfth Night," "The Winter’s Tale," "The Tempest," "Hamlet," "Othello" and "Macbeth." The ensemble members …
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Brooks Park Archaeology Tour
Thomas Brooks Park 75 Grove St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Historical Commission invites you to attend tour of the archaeological dig taking place at Thomas Brooks Park in West Medford. Hear a brief overview of the site's history and then see the work being done by community volunteers partnered with archaeologists from PAL of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to uncover local history. This project …
Family Story Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Savtones at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe third Wednesday of the month brings Tony Savarino's Savtones back to perform at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Savarino is a pillar of the Boston music scene. He will be bringing a special guest each month and playing his original compositions. They are instrumentals focusing on guitar melodies. It's like instrumental Western …