The Hunt for Endangered Apples with Sarah Lohman
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library invites you to the virtual program "The Hunt for Endangered Apples" with historian and author Sarah Lohman. Apples have been called the country’s “most endangered food.” Currently, 86% of apple varieties grown in the U.S. have vanished, and four out of five are on the brink of extinction. But thanks to the hard cider revival, …
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Inside Podcasting with Diane Godfrey and Jordan Rich
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Public Library invites you to join true-crime podcaster Diane Godfrey and Jordan Rich of WBZ 1030-AM radio for a look inside the world of podcasting. Diane and Jordan will discuss the what a podcast is and how a podcast is put together. They will also share stories of Jordan’s life on the radio, …
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Postponed – Built with Empty Fists: Black Liberation through Martial Arts
Virtual MAThe Royall House & Slave Quarters' online workshop by Dr. Maryam Aziz that explores how martial arts became a significant form of self determination for Black communities has been postponed. A new date will be announced for April. Dr. Aziz will provide a historical overview that shows how self-defense moves can be traced back to …
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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 continues its fourth Wednesday residency at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. 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.
Toddler Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents Toddler Time, geared toward children ages 2 and 3. Come by to read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. The story time is 30 minutes long. After stories and songs, a mini-play group will follow.
Senior Artitude
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center holds its weekly Artitude class, with Debbie Corleto leading the 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 …
Art Smart for School-Aged Children
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 6 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.
Feeding the Nation: Michael W. Twitty on American Foodways and the History of Enslavement
Virtual MAThe Royall House & Slave Quarters is co-sponsoring the online program "Feeding the Nation: Michael W. Twitty on American Foodways and the History of Enslavement." Michael Twitty — food writer, independent scholar, culinary historian and historical interpreter — is the author of the Afroculinaria blog and the book "The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary …
Classic Restaurants of Boston
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library is co-presenting an online program with local author Zachary Lamothe about his new book, "Classic Restaurants of Boston." The story of Boston is inextricably linked to food, hence its nickname Beantown. Given the city’s geography, its cuisine is understandably tied to the sea, with popular dishes such as lobster, oysters and …
Soulsville at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint presents free live soul and funk with your dinner, courtesy of the boys from Soulsville: Tom Arey (drums), Johnny Trama (guitar) and Darby Wolf (Hammond B3 organ).