Film and Discussion: The Longest Breakup
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAMedford resident Darya Mangeym has organized a fundraiser for the people of Ukraine: a showing of the film "The Longest Breakup" at the Condon Shell, followed by a discussion with the movie's director, Katya Soldak. The documentary recounts Ukraine’s struggle to escape Russia’s embrace, leave its Soviet past behind and become a truly independent nation. …
River’s Edge Outdoor Movie: Ron’s Gone Wrong
River's Edge 200 River's Edge Drive, Medford, United StatesThe season's first Movie Night in the Park at River's Edge features the 2021 computer-animated science fiction comedy film "Ron's Gone Wrong" (running time 1 hour, 47 minutes). The movie will be shown on the Great Lawn at The Park at River's Edge adjacent to 200 River’s Edge Drive. The event is free and open …
Sons Lunaris at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint presents and evening of psychedelic rock with a light show featuring Sons Lunaris, an award-winning rock band originally formed in Lowell in 2016. The group consists of Justin "Jabbo" Martin (lead guitar), Alex "Youngblood" Simpson (lead vocals, bass) and Jeremy Thorpe (drums). Their style, rooted in blues-based hard …
Chess in Medford Square
Rose Sloane Plaza 1 Salem St., Medford, MA, United StatesDue to Circle the Square activities taking place today at Riverside Plaza, the Medford Chess Club's weekly gathering will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Rose M. Sloane Garden. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members who are willing to teach you the rules if you're new to the …
Circle the Square
Medford Square Riverside Avenue, Medford, MAAfter a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, CACHE in Medford's summer street festival Circle the Square returns to Medford Square, featuring music, dance performances, food vendors, family activities, as well as a variety of programs and discounts offered by local businesses and organizations. This year's event will feature an Artists Row on Riverside Avenue featuring …
Professor Harp at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MABlues and R&B great Professor Harp, aka Hugh Holmes, returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint for another evening of free, high-energy electric harmonica blues as you dine. Free admission for the music, but reserve a table if you plan to have dinner.
Pride Month: Dance, Skate, Mingle Party
Medford City Hall 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, MAAs part of Pride Month, the City of Medford is hosting a Dance, Skate, Mingle Party in the City Hall parking lot with music by DJ Public School. Bring your dancing shoes, roller skates, or just yourself. Creative attire encouraged. All ages welcome. Pride Month features events, workshops, interfaith gatherings, and will culminate with a …
The Porch’s Juneteenth Celebration with The Brothers Walk
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint and The Brothers Walk come together to celebrate Juneteenth. The Brothers Walk will be playing old R&B and funk dance favorites. Shannell will be joining the Brothers on lead vocals and JC will be performing some of the favorite cuts from James Brown's catalog. General admission tickets are …
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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 …
Freedom’s Light: A Juneteenth Journey
West Medford Community Center 111 Arlington St., Medford, MAThe West Medford Community Center presents "Freedom's Light: A Juneteenth Journey," a community celebration on the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of American slaves in the last Confederate territory of the U.S. on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas. There will be poetry by Medford poet laureate Terry E. Carter and music by international recording …