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 filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just …
Tufts Sunday Concert: Anne Howarth – Transformation
Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Tufts Sunday Concert Series presents horn player Anne Howarth in the program "Transformation — Musical Reimaginings," in which she will explore the power of change and the possibility of alteration. The program includes works by Poulenc, Knudson, Dunker, Lane and York. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events …
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Celebrating Black History: An Interfaith Blessing
Shiloh Baptist Church 1 Holton St., Medford, United StatesThe Medford Interfaith Clergy Association and the City of Medford's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are hosting a Black History Month celebration: a gathering of truth-telling and healing, conversation and community connection. Music will peformed by the Tufts University a cappella group S-Factor and the Evangelical Haitian Church of Somerville choir. Following the program, …
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Matt Heaton at Medford Brewing Company
Medford Brewing Company Taproom 30 Harvard Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Brewing Company Taproom welcomes back Matt Heaton for an afternoon of all-ages family music. Matt believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs blend mid-century American guitar styles: surf, rockabilly, western swing and soul, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. …
Teen Creative Writing: Interviews
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Creative Writing session in the Tech Lab. Teens in middle school and high school are invited to create characters, build new worlds, write short stories, try new styles, play games, and more. Today's session will focus on interviews. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Makerspace Drop-in for Adults
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library offers another drop-in time specifically for adults at the new Makerspace in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Tools and supplies are provided. Future dates for Adult Makerspace Drop-ins are Monday, March 20, and Monday, May 15.
Thomas Stumpf: Late Brahms and Brand New
Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Tufts University Department of Music presents staff pianist Thomas Stumpf in the program "Late Brahms and Brand New." The recital will feature selections from the late short piano pieces of Brahms, and the premieres of works by John McDonald, Kareem Roustom, and Stumpf, with guest artist Joanna Kurkowicz, violin. Note: Due to university COVID …
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. Come make beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts.
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Messy Roots
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up. Being discussed today will be "Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese-American" by Laura Gao. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Podcast Workshop for Kids
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library begins a four-week Podcast Workshop for kids ages 8 to 12 led by Danielle Balocca, host of the Medford Bytes podcast. Come learn all about the process of making a podcast by working together to make one. Over four Tuesday evening sessions, participants will brainstorm, plan and record an original podcast episode …