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September 2023
Circle Time Story Time – Ages Birth to 2
The Medford Family Network hosts Circle Time Story Time for children ages birth to 2 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Led by Miss Andrea Breen, the session features story telling, music and movement, and a sing-along. Capacity is 35. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Cricut Cutting Machine
The Medford Public Library is offering the training you need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like the study rooms in the building. With today's session on the Cricut cutting machine, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once courses are complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is available. For ages 16…
Find out more »Celebrating Tufts Professor Emeritus David Locke
Join the Tufts University Music Department, distinguished guest performers and speakers for a daylong series of events marking Ethnomusicologist David Locke’s influential tenure. Take in an 11 a.m. roundtable marking Locke’s impact on African music studies and performance in the North American academy; a 1:45 p.m. hour of performances and testimonials; a 3:30 p.m. symposium on present and future challenges and opportunities in African music ensemble performance; and an 8 p.m. concert featuring Kiniwe, The Agbekor Drum and Dance Society…
Find out more »Circle Time Story Time – Ages 2 to 5
The Medford Family Network presents Circle Time Story Time for children ages 2 to 5 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Led by Miss Andrea Breen, the session features story telling, an art activity, music and movement, and a sing-along. Capacity is 36. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton: That Can Be Arranged
Medford musicians Matt and Shannon Heaton, who host monthly online virtual Irish guided sessions, are presenting a complementary event on Facebook called "That Can Be Arranged." As Matt and Shannon explain it: "Sessions can (should?) be loose affairs, with participants responding to one another/the moment. They are social events! They are casual! But performances, at least for the Heatons, are a different beast. When we put on a show, we like to arrange sets of tunes, and strike a neat…
Find out more »Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Banned Book Club
The Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up. Being discussed today in the Youth Services Program Room will be "Banned Book Club" by Kim Hyun Sook. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »MHSM Poetry and Music Fundraiser
The Medford Historical Society & Museum hosts Max Heinegg, a Medford poet, singer-songwriter, and recording artist, to launch his new book "Going There" (Lily Poetry Review) and read selections from it. Musical guests and friends will also be featured. Medford Brewing Company will generously donate beer for those 21-and-over in attendance. Donations of $10 to help support the Historical Society are appreciated. Space is limited to 35. Sign up via Eventbrite.
Find out more »Matt Swanton Band at The Porch
The Matt Swanton Band, a 2023 International Blues Challenge semifinalist, returns to The Porch with their down 'n' dirty blues. Swanton, a native of Shirley, Massachusetts, shared the stage with the likes of Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia, Papa Chubby and Ronnie Earl before forming his own band. Free admission for the music; reserve a table if you plan to have dinner.
Find out more »Comedy Night Fundraiser at Medford Brewing Company
The Medford Brewing Company Taproom is hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser to benefit the McGlynn Middle School Parent Teacher Organization. Performing will be Katy Coughlin, Matt McArthur, Mark Moccia, Liz Moniz, Bryan Muenzer, Ian Rice and Ryan Shea. This event is for ages 21 and over. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7. Tickets are $20 through Eventbrite.
Find out more »French Cassettes at Deep Cuts
The harmony-driven power-pop of the San Francisco band French Cassettes will fill Deep Cuts Deli and Brewery tonight. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the music starting at 8. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 day of show through Eventbrite.
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