Poetry and Jazz at Medford Brewing Company
Medford Brewing Company Taproom 30 Harvard Ave., Medford, MAMedford Brewing Company begins a new Wednesday Artist Series, welcoming Medford poet laureate Terry E. Carter and pianist Jonathan Fagan in a short program of poetry and jazz in celebration of Black History Month. Carter will read from his works, which he has been developing for decades. He is a classically trained poet, and author …
Frankie Boy & the Blues Express at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAFrankie Boy & the Blues Express performs as you dine at The Porch. Enjoy home-grown real electric blues with Chicago and Texas roots. Admission is free for the music; if you plan to have dinner, reserve a table.
English as a Second Language Class
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MATufts University senior Raga Bhagavathi hosts her final one-hour English as a Second Language Class that she has been presenting each Thursday in February at the Medford Senior Center. Raga speaks English, Telugu (South Indian), Hindi and French. She enjoys teaching English in order to expand seniors' communication skills. Seats are limited to six per …
Kids Comic Workshop
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites kids ages 6 and up to learn how comics are made and create your own mini comic book at this workshop. Registration is required; to register, email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net.
Senior Artitude
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center holds its weekly Artitude class, with 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 virtual participation through Zoom.
Thursday Crafts for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAStudents in the Tufts University Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program are facilitating another crafts program for seniors at the Medford Senior Center, this semester on Thursdays right after the lunch hour. Have fun, be creative, and take home a seasonal craft. Classes cost $3 (for materials); pay at the door with cash or check. Registration …
Spanish Fun with Esther Gomez
Medford Family Network Family Center 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MAThe Medford Family Network presents a Spanish Fun Program for children ages birth to 8, facilitated by Esther Gomez. Shop the Market "Mercado" with coins, watch a puppet show in Spanish, enjoy a magic show with scarves, and have some fun with animal masks. Registration is required through the MFN registration page. Capacity is 30; …
Teen Craft Night: Sushi Candles
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Craft Night for teens in middle school and high school meets in the Maker Space. Tonight, assemble your own beeswax candles in the shape of sushi. All materials will be provided. Space is limited, and sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Leon Beal Jr. and Chameleon at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch continues its new Fourth Thursday Soul Music Series with Leon Beal Jr. and his band Chameleon, featuring the saxmatic master Sax Gordon. Bring your dancing shoes. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.
Stan Martin Band at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Stan Martin Band returns to The Porch as part of the Fourth Friday Country series, bringing that Bakersfield sound that will make Western Swing dancers and two-steppers rejoice! Lovers of sweet harmonies too! Free admission for the music; reserve a table if you plan to have dinner.