CACHE in Medford

Poetry Class for Seniors
2025-06-23 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Council on Aging is creating a book of poetry featuring the poems of seniors age 60 and over. One way to participate is to attend the weekly Book of Poetry Class at the Senior Center led by published poet Robert Castagna. It meets every Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Seniors also may submit poems at the Senior Center office, or by email to Robert Castagna at rwcastagna@yahoo.com. This program is supported by a Medford Arts Council grant.

Country Line Dancing for Seniors
2025-06-23 12:45 - 13:45 (America/New_York) | Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly Country Line Dancing class for seniors, beginners and beyond, led by Julie Kaufmann. Country line dancing is a fantastic activity for older adults. It offers a fun way to stay active, improve coordination, and socialize. It’s also easy to learn — many dances are designed to be simple and repetitive, making them accessible for beginners. No partner is needed for the class. Cost is $3.

Latin Dance Class for Seniors
2025-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Council on Aging presents a Latin Dance Class for seniors led by Judit Gaspar. Among the dances to be covered are the Cha-cha, Samba, Rumba, Salsa, Merengue and Tango. No partner and no experience necessary. The program is funded by the E. Cotton Rawls Jr. Foundation.

Percy Jackson Trivia Night
2025-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library invites tweens ages 10 to 14 to celebrate 20 years of Percy Jackson by testing your knowledge in this Tween Trivia Challenge. All levels of knowledge of Rick Riordan’s fantasy novel series are welcome to join, whether you’ve just started reading Percy’s story or you’ve read it a hundred times. You’ll be using Kahoot to play the game, so if you have your own internet-enabled smartphone or tablet, please plan to bring it with you. The library will have a limited number of iPads available for those who do not have their own device. Registration is required through the library’s online calendar.

MakerSpace Drop-In
2025-06-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the MakerSpace for adults and teens age 16 and over. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library’s in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.

Author Talk: Alison O'Leary
2025-06-23 19:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library welcomes back author Alison O’Leary, the co-author of the Appalachian Mountain Club guidebook “Best Day Hikes Near Boston.” In Massachusetts, many parks and trails have been carved out of historical sites. O’Leary will share her favorites. RSVP through the library’s online calendar.

Virtual Author Talk: E.C. Hanson
2025-06-23 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual, MA
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online program with true crime writer E.C. Hanson, who will speak about his latest book, “Dead End Road.” In June 1977, Renee Freer, nicknamed Giggles, went out to play with her friends. A few hours later, she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true crime book unlike most, E.C. Hanson stumbles upon an unsolved murder case that haunted his former stepfather. Unable to get specifics from the old and new guard of detectives, Hanson forges ahead, mining what he can from previously released articles and people who lived in the neighborhood at the time. An unusual yet passionate text, “Dead End Road” honors Renee Freer’s memory and asks how will you help? Register for the Zoom program using the link on the library’s online calendar.

Senior Knitting and Crochet
2025-06-24 10:00 (America/New_York) | Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
The 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.

Quiet Reading Club for Teens
2025-06-24 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
It’s summer and it’s hot, so the Medford Public Library is offering a Quiet Reading Club for Teens. Drop in for a quiet hour of reading to cool down. Bring a book that you’re reading, or grab one of the newest books for teens to try out. After an hour of reading, you have the option to talk to other teens about what you’re reading. Light snacks will be provided. Register using the library’s online calendar. Questions? Contact Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.net.

Quiet MakerSpace Drop-in for Adults
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library presents a Quiet Drop-in for adults at the MakerSpace. Stop by and work on your personal projects in a quieter environment. An in-house expert will be available to answer questions about how to use the space and equipment. If you’re neurodivergent, struggle with loud environments, or just need to focus on your project in a quiet coworking space, this program is for you. There will be soft instrumental background music, and the door will be partially closed to muffle outside noise. Normal library background noise may still be audible. Loud tools will not be available during this program. No registration is required.

Brew Your Own Kombucha Workshop
2025-06-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
Join Kelly O’Connell, who runs Medford Public Library’s Cookbook Club, to learn the art of brewing kombucha. She will demonstrate how to make your first batch of tea, how to work with and maintain a SCOBY, and then participants will have hands-on experience with the final steps of tasting, flavoring, and bottling. Participants will go home with a bottle of their own brew. Register through the library’s online calendar.

ACM Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
2025-06-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to a Poetry Salon hosted by Gary Roberts, a poet and co-founder of ACM, as part of the collaborative’s literary arts initiative. Learn about modern poetry with short poems from some of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century. Emphasis will be given to poets who bore witness to social upheaval and shaped modern literature with their responses to historical events. You’ll listen to or read the poems, share initial impressions, and discuss whatever questions or themes emerge. The texts will be provided. This free salon-style series welcomes everyone, whether you’re well-versed in poetry or simply curious, for a relaxed, open conversation about how poetry can reflect, resist, and reimagine the world around us. Registration through the ACM website is requested, but not required.

Bonsai Bar at Deep Cuts
2025-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Deep Cuts Brewery, 21 Main St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Deep Cuts is hosting another beginner bonsai class that teaches you about the art of bonsai and lets you create your very own dwarf jade tree. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends. Teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your own bonsai tree to take home in your choice of ceramic pot. Tickets are $85 through the Bonsai Bar event web page.

Paint Nite Boston at Great American Beer Hall
2025-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join Paint Nite Boston for a night of creativity, fun, and beer at the Great American Beer Hall. Unleash your inner artist as you sip on delicious brews and create a masterpiece of the image “Now and Zen” with step-by-step guidance from Paint Nite’s talented instructors. No experience necessary. Paint Nite will provide all the materials including its new paint and take-home kits. Cost is $45. Purchase tickets through the Paint Nite website.

Royal Dance Party
2025-06-25 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
Kids of all ages: Put on your favorite fancy outfit and join the Medford Public Library for a Royal Dance Party in Bonsignore Hall. Move and groove to all of your favorite, kid-friendly tunes. This is an all-ages, family fun event; registration is not required.

Salsa Lessons at Great American Beer Hall
2025-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Great American Beer Hall has partnered with the dance collective MetaMovements to offer free salsa dance lessons. All levels welcome. No experience or partner needed. No registration required.

Writers' Workshop
2025-06-25 18:45 - 20:00 UTC | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. New members are always welcome to join the group, meet fellow writers and get feedback on your work. The group usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month. If you have questions about the group, please contact organizer David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.

Art Class for Seniors
2025-06-26 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly art class for seniors led by Tom Wojciechowski, a visual artist who works in a variety of media including installation, painting, photography and books. Build skills and techniques each week and try out various processes that help you experiment and find joy in art and image making. Call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve your seat or to get information on how to join the class via Zoom.

Reading with Ryan for Emerging Readers
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of “Reading with Ryan” for emerging readers. Ryan loves when people read to him. If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan. Pick your favorite book and schedule a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog who just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library’s online calendar.

Condon Shell Summer Concert: Debo Ray
2025-06-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Condon Band Shell, 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA, 02155
The City of Medford begins its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the Grammy-nominated Debo Ray (aka Deborah Pierre), a leading vocalist in Boston and New York’s jazz and world music circles. A composer at heart, she is best known for the unique way she embraces and expresses the music she creates, as well as for her style of blending theory with emotion in her performances. A spirited and cooperative collaborator, she has shared stages with multiple Grammy winners, including Bobby McFerrin, Esperanza Spalding, Antonio Sanchez, and Terri Lyne Carrington; performed at top venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Newport Jazz Festival; and has toured internationally.
Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the adjacent Medford Farmers Market to grab some food. Additional concerts in the Thursday evening series will feature The Blue Ribbons on July 10, the Susan Cattaneo Band on July 31, the Baker Thomas Band on August 14, and Kier Byrnes and the Kettle Burners on August 28.

Teen Bad Art Night
2025-06-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library presents its annual Teen Bad Art Night for teens in grades 6 to 12. It’s paint night with a twist: Follow along with a paint tutorial, but with an unknown obstacle in your way. All materials will be provided. Space is limited and sign-up is required through the library’s online calendar. Questions? Contact Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.net.

Poetry Open Mic Night
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
Hey, poets! Get ready to show your stuff at the Medford Public Library’s Open Mic Night. Five-minute slots will be available for you to dazzle with your own verses or a piece from your favorite wordsmith. This program is designed for adults. Register through the library’s online calendar.

The Ways and Means Committee at Medford Brewing Company
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Medford Brewing Company Taproom, 30 Harvard Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
Medford Brewing Company welcomes back The Ways and Means Committee for tonight’s live music. The band describes their music as roots-rock drawing on the record collections of our hippy antecedents and spirit of the indie revolution. Members are Jason Rabin (lead vocals, harmonica), Jordan McCarron (guitar, vocals), Kip Lyall (electric mandolin, pedal steel), Nafi Fraiman (bass) and Henry Kesner (percussion, vocals).

Bottom Bracket + 3 Bands at Deep Cuts
2025-06-26 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Deep Cuts Brewery, 21 Main St., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Illinois emo band Bottom Bracket headlines at Deep Cuts. Also performing: Clipboards, Oldsoul, and Trash Rabbit. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 show day through Dice.

MakerSpace Drop-In
2025-06-27 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library hosts a late-afternoon drop-in time in the MakerSpace for adults and teens age 16 and over. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library’s in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.

Fred Ellsworth at The Ford
2025-06-27 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Ford Tavern, 61 Locust St., Medford, MA, 02155
Veteran New Hampshire singer and guitarist Fred Ellsworth, leader of the band Freddy and the Freeloaders, returns to The Ford Tavern for a solo show. Known for his Telecaster playing and soaring vocals performing “classic rock with a Southern soul,” Ellsworth has opened for the likes of Marshall Tucker, Leann Rimes, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Willie Nelson and Brad Paisley.

Outdoor Movie: Inside Out 2
2025-06-27 20:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Condon Band Shell, 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Recreation Department begins its summer outdoor movie series with a showing of the 2024 animated coming-of-age film “Inside Out 2” at the Condon Shell. The movie (1 hour, 36 minutes) will begin at 8:30 p.m., but come an hour earlier as the Rec Department will have music and lawn games set up in the field, along with free popcorn. Please bring a blanket, drinks, and bug spray. No alcohol permitted. Other films in the series will be “Big Hero 6” on Sunday, July 27, at Tufts Park, and “Treasure Planet” on Friday, August 22, at Wright’s Pond.

MakerSpace Drop-In
2025-06-28 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library hosts a Saturday morning drop-in time in the MakerSpace for adults and teens age 16 and over. Stop by and work on your own projects or ask the library’s in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available during this time as well. No registration is required.

MakerSpace 3D Printing Badge Class
2025-06-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
Join Sam Sednek for a 101 level class to get you certified to use the library’s MakerBot Sketch printers. Please note: This program is for adults; if you have a child or teen who is interested in 3D printing, consult the Youth Services section of the library’s calendar of events. Register for this adult class through the library’s online calendar.

Mystic River Pride Flotilla
2025-06-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Torbert Macdonald Park, Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
The City of Medford’s Pride Month events continue with the Mystic River Pride Flotilla, hosted by the Gentle Giant Rowing Club and Mystic River Watershed Association, at Torbert Macdonald Park. Think: a pride parade on the water. Fabulously decorated human-powered boats of all types will paddle around the Mystic River basin in Medford and Somerville to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people and their allies. Free and open to all, this is a family-friendly non-alcoholic event. Boats launch from 11 to 11:45 a.m., with the flotilla taking place from noon to 1 p.m. For details and registration information visit the Gentle Giant website. Rain date is Sunday, June 29.
