Keri Anderson and The Funk It Band at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAKeri Anderson and The Funk It Band make their first appearance at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Anderson, aka “Little Sugar,” has a broad range of musical styles, including R&B, funk, jazz and blues. The Funk It Band players for the evening will be Clay Brown on guitar, Rich Stanard on drums and …
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAAlmost four years after his first foray into unfamiliar concert territory with his highly acclaimed Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, "Weird Al" Yankovic is pressing his luck again, this time with The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. The tour marks Weird Al’s long-anticipated return to the concert stage after his hugely …
Tufts Gamelan Ensemble
Fisher Performance Room, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesGamelan Laras Tentrem and the Tufts University gamelan ensemble, Rinengga Sih Tentrem, perform a concert of Javanese gamelan music. Directed by Barry Drummond with special guest artists I.M. Harjito and Darsono Hadiraharjo. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must present a Tufts ID or a COVID vaccination …
Ultimate Tango In-Person Classes
Andrews Middle School 3000 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA, United StatesUltimate Tango School of Dance begins its May in-person group tango classes in the gymnasium at Andrews Middle School. The classes will meet for four Sundays: May 8, 15, 22 and 29. The schedule: Beginners, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Pre-Intermediate, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Pre-Advanced, 1 to …
Historic Medford Trolley Tour
Salem Street Burying Ground Salem Street and River Street, Medford, United StatesHistoric Medford presents a Mother's Day edition of its series of 10 trolley tours highlighting the city's rich history. Learn about the Native Americans who lived here, the Mass Bay Colony with John Winthrop, the Mystic River, shipbuilding, bricks, rum, the transatlantic trade, the Royall House and Slave Quarters, the Middlesex Canal, Brooks Estate, Samuel …
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 …
Poetry Class for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center is offering a poetry class for seniors, led by author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware of Medford. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th …
Teen Manga Drawing: Eyes
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThis month's manga drawing session at the Medford Public Library will focus on eyes. Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to drop in and learn a new aspect …
Senior Knitting and Crochet
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Join instructor Jean in creating beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts.
Grade 1 Book Club: What I Am
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Being discussed today will be the picture book "What I Am" by Divya Srinivasan. Please bring your book with you when you come; books may be checked out from any Minuteman Library. To register, email Tamar Siegel …