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 …
Toddler Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAJoin Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too. Questions? Contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Senior Artitude
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center holds its weekly Artitude class, with Debbie Corleto leading the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up , call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. Limit 16 people in person; there also is an option of …