Coffee and Books
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAJoin Medford Public Library Director Barbara Kerr for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No assigned reading or registration required, just drop in. However, please RSVP if you are able so organizers know how much coffee to make! Note: This month's gathering is being held a week earlier than the usual second …
Tufts Art Galleries Exhibition Highlights Tour
Tufts University Art Galleries, Aidekman Arts Center 40 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin the Tufts University Art Galleries’ Student Programming Committee for a polyvocal tour of the current exhibition "The Sun Rises in the West and Sets in the East." After students share insights on their favorite artworks, there will be time for conversation and reflection over light refreshments.
Big Jon Short at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAOne-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 its importance to …
Words and Music: CCSR
West Medford Community Center 111 Arlington St., Medford, MA"The Kids Are Alright" is the theme for this month's Words and Music program at the West Medford Community Center, hosted by Terry E. Carter. The "Words" segment will feature members of the Medford Public Schools' Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility (CCSR). Students in this program engage in projects they create for the betterment …
The Interrobangers
Balch Arena Theatre, Aidekman Arts Center, Tufts University 40 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents the fourth of six performances of "The Interrobangers," directed by Jo Michael Rezes. Four groovy teens and a dog search the woods in their van to solve a mystery while exploring drugs, queerness, and the fear that men in rubber masks are scarier than …
KONG at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe eight-piece funk juggernaut KONG makes its Medford debut at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. KONG started out in 2004 as a funk, Latin, heavy metal inspired power trio. Almost 20 years later, the KONG dynasty has grown into its own brand they call “Thunderfunk.” General admission tickets are $15 through Eventbrite.
Saturday Family Story Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the …
Chess in Medford Square
Saltonstall Building 121 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Chess Club invites you to drop by the gazebo outside the Medford Housing Authority's Saltonstall Building for a friendly game of chess. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members who are willing to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. There are no membership dues or fees …
Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session with John Coyne
Virtual MAMatt and Shannon Heaton host the first of their bimonthly Virtual Guided Sessions for November, joined by special guest John Coyne on bouzouki. 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 …
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Songs & Stories: The Highwaymen by Matt York
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAIndie country artist Matt York returns to The Porch for a Saturday matinee concert where he'll perform the music of country supergroup The Highwaymen. He'll sing the songs of and tell stories about the great classic country artists Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. This free program is supported in part by …