Big Jon Short at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe award-winning country/blues one-man band Big Jon Short provides free blues with your dinner at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Armed with foot percussion, a National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box reso-hillharp, Short’s high-energy performances tap into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the blues and …
Spotlight Productions: Seussical Jr.
McGlynn Middle School 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAMedford youth musical theater organization Spotlight Productions culminates its two-week musical theatre workshop for ages 7 to 16 with a production of "Suessical Jr." at the McGlynn Middle School Auditorium. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage as the audience is transported …
Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Virtual MAMatt and Shannon Heaton present their monthly Virtual Guided Session. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who just enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for moderately paced Irish tunes and upbeat chat and connection with other trad music lovers. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon's website. Join the global community in the live session …
Toussaint the Liberator Band at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MACatch some island soul with your dinner as Toussaint the Liberator and his band perform at the Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. A staple of Boston’s rich and authentic music scene, Toussaint is the former Soulive frontman and lead singer of Band of Killers. He always brings his unique style of soul, a little …
Tango in the Park
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAUltimate Tango School of Dance continues its free Tango in the Park series at the Condon Shell. For savvy tangueros and beginners alike, the evening begins with milonga en plein air at 6:30, followed by a one-song performance show/exhibition at 7:15, then beginner lessons from 7:30 to 8:30. Register through the Ultimate Tango website. The …
Superhero Sundae
Tufts Park 437 Main St., Medford, MA, United StatesMedford Recreation and Colleen's Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop invites the Medford community to Superhero Sundae. Wear your favorite superhero costume and enjoy fun games and crafts at Tufts Park. A superhero might even make an appearance. Colleen's will be providing free ice cream for this event along with sundae toppings. Please note that this …
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 …
Spotlight Productions Musical Theatre Workshop
Medford High School 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MA, United StatesSpotlight Productions is offering a two-week musical theatre workshop for ages 7 to 16, perfect for those seeking to build upon their musical theatre talent, as well as for those stepping on stage for the first time. Sessions will take place at Medford High School from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, August 8 to …
Tennis and Writing
Dugger Park Mystic River Road, Medford, MAMedford High School tennis coach Drew Hendrickson is leading a tennis and ELA program for ages 7 through 13 that offers fast-paced and fun tennis classes coupled with a reading and writing program led by a certified teacher. The tennis portion is fun, instructive and support teamwork and sportsmanship. Students learn all basic tennis skills, …
Dance Studio All-Styles Camp
The Dance Studio 3163 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, United StatesThe Dance Studio is offering a five-day All-Styles Performing Arts and Technique Camp for those in grade 5 to 8. Sessions are Monday through Friday, August 8-12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dancers will learn multiple styles of dance: hip hop, jazz, ballet, modern/lyrical and acro. Cost is $140 per dancer. Sign up on …