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February 2025
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels: Wink
Pen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, presents the second of two performances of "Wink," its spring semester workshop production, in the Sophia Gordon Hall Multipurpose Room. Written by Jen Silverman, "Wink" follows unhappy housewife Sofie and her breadwinning husband, Gregor, who both seek weekly counseling from an unorthodox therapist, Doctor Frans. Their current topic of disagreement: the cat, Wink. When Wink goes missing, violent desires, domestic anarchy and feline vengeance emerge,…
Find out more »Black History Month Celebration
The City of Medford invites the community to its annual Black History Month Celebration, which carries the theme "African Americans and Labor." The program will feature a keynote address by the Tufts African American Foundations and Roots Organization (Tufts AAFRO); poetry by current Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram and inaugural Poe Laureate Terry E. Carter; tabletop activities; and song. Lunch will be catered by the Neighborhood Kitchen. The event is produced by the city's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…
Find out more »Character Creation: Puppet Workshop
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a school vacation week Puppet Workshop for kids ages 5½ to 9 (currently in grades K-3) with three mornings of creating characters, puppets, and stories. Students will design their own puppets from a variety of materials and work together to create a puppet show. The final performance will be shared with families at the end of the last class (and shared on video). Cost is $150 for all three sessions (Feb. 18-19-20). Register through the…
Find out more »Shibori Indigo Dyeing: Kids Edition
For school vacation week, Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a kids edition of its Shibori Indigo Dyeing workshop led by ACM studio artist and Medford resident Christine Willis. Indigo is a natural plant that creates a stunning deep blue color. In this class you will learn about this magical dye and utilize shibori, a Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth to create resist patterns. The fabric is bound and dyed in indigo vat. You will unfold…
Find out more »Senior Knitting and Crochet
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.
Find out more »Play Dough Club (Ages 2-5)
The Medford Public Library hosts its monthly Play Dough Club for ages 2 to 5. Why play dough? Playing with play dough helps young kids develop their hand-eye coordination, creativity, and fine-motor and literacy skills. And sharing tools and colors of dough helps littles with their social skills, too. The library will provide the dough and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome to join, but this program is best…
Find out more »Intro to Hand Sewing for Kids
The Medford Public Library presents another Introduction to Hand Sewing class for ages 8 to 12. Learn how to do some simple stitching and sew on a button as the class makes a felt coin purse together. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Teen Cupcake Challenge
Attention, teens in middle school and high school: How well can you decorate cupcakes when there are obstacles in your way? Find out at the Medford Public Library's annual Teen Cupcake Challenge. Space is limited, and sign-up is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »The Vallee, Autumn Astronauts at Deep Cuts
Deep Cuts presents another Know Your Scene night showcasing local bands, tonight headlined by The Vallee, stoner pop quartet from Allston. Also performing will be Autumn Astronauts, a lo-fi pop punk from Boston. Suggested donation is $5 through Dice.
Find out more »Royal Dance Party
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.
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