Tufts Outdoor Movie: Encanto
Tufts University Medford, MATufts University's Department of Community Relations presents and outdoor showing of the Disney film "Encanto," which was postponed due to bad weather in June. "Encanto," a computer-animated musical fantasy comedy, won a 2022 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. The movie (1 hour, 42 minutes long) will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Fletcher …
Films on the Green: A Tale of Love and Desire
Tufts University Residential Quad , United StatesThe Department of Romance Studies at Tufts University is presenting a French film with English subtitles, shown outdoors on a large screen on the Residential Quad. The event is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket to sit on!
Boy George and Culture Club
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAChevalier Theatre welcomes the Grammy Award-winning group Boy George and Culture Club for their first Medford appearance. The 1980s pop sensations from the U.K. are best known for their top-t0 singles "Karma Chameleon," "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," Church of the Poison Mind," and "Miss Me Blind." Tickets are $39 to $125 through …
Mystic Makerspace: Block Printing
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAMystic Makerspace presents a class on block printing at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. In this starter class you will learn the basics of block printing, including an explanation of the tools and materials used, how to transfer images or designs to the block, and how to safely carve the block to …
Chess in Medford Square
Saltonstall Building 121 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Chess Club invites you to drop by the gazebo outside the Medford Housing Authority's Saltonstall Building 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 …
Opening Reception: Katie Cornog Watercolors
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites you to an opening reception for an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Medford artist Katie Cornog in the second-floor gallery of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Cornog produces dynamic, colorful, contemporary watercolors with strong graphic compositions in a loose representational style. She has studied watercolor painting in …
Billy Dodge Moody at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint presents singer-songwriter Billy Dodge Moody for a free show during dinner. Moody plays a blend of folk, blues, soul, reggae, and alternative rock. Reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.
Night Under 10,000 Lights
Wright's Pond 140 Elm Street, Medford, MA, United StatesFor the first time, Friends of the Medford Family Network is holding its annual fundraising gala outdoors, at Wright's Pond. "Night Under 10,000 Lights" will be an adults-night-out event featuring food catered by Simple Fare, music and dancing with the Mancini Project, as well as raffles, gift bags and auction, all in support of the …
Parents Night Out!
Medford Recreation Center/Gene Mack Gym 30 Forest St., Medford, MA, United StatesIn conjunction with the Friends of the Medford Family Network's "Night Under 10,000 Lights" fundraiser at Wright's Pond, the Medford Recreation Department is hosting "Parents Night Out!" in the Gene Mack Gym for children ages 5 to 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. Recreation staff will have a series of games in the gym and …
The National Reserve at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe National Reserve, founded and fronted by singer-guitarist Sean Walsh, brings its brand of good-spirited rock and roll back to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Tickets are $10 through The Porch's website/Eventbrite. The band also will play at The Porch on Saturday, October 15, and Saturday, November 19.