Poetry and Short Story Writing for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAMedford author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware is hosting a class on the art of writing poetry and short stories at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in July and August at the Medford Senior Center. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending this year. She also is …
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.
From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library presents the virtual event "From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey: How American Gilded Age Heiresses Invaded the British Aristocracy." Fans of “Downton Abbey” and “The Gilded Age” will delight as Anglophile and former U.K. resident Claire Evans recounts the tales of some of the famously loaded young Americans who infused bank accounts of …
Conscious Reggae Band at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe first Wednesday of the month brings the Conscious Reggae Band to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. The band performs classic and current reggae, reggae-influenced pop, jazz and …
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 …
Three at Home at Medford Farmers Market
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAWeek 5 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Three at Home from 3 to 5 p.m. If Bruce Springsteen and Sara Bareilles formed a duo, put it through a Black Keys fuzz pedal, and added the blues and harmonies that made Fleetwood Mac famous, you would get Three At Home. Visit …
Medford Jazz Outdoor Jam/Fundraiser
41 Dudley St. Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Jazz Festival and founder Jonathan Fagan invite you to an informal Jazz Jam/fundraiser in the backyard of 41 Dudley Street. Outdoor seating and pizza provided; bring your instrument and amp if applicable.
Brooks Milgate at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MABerklee School of Music graduate, a prominent pianist and organist in the Northeast, brings his trio to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint for some New Orleans, Memphis and …
Middlesex Fells History Walk
Bellevue Pond 68 South Border Road, Medford, MA, United StatesFriends of the Middlesex Fells presents a Middlesex Fells History Walk led by Doug Heath, co-author of the book "The Lost Mill Village of Middlesex Fells." Hike along centuries-old roads and explore quarries that produced stone used to build the Cradock Bridge over the Mystic River and walkways of the Boston Common. Along the way, …