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 third 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 …
Brothers Walk Halloween Dance Party at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAWest Medford's own The Brothers Walk returns to The Porch for a Halloween Dance Party, bringing their repertoire of old R&B and funk dance favorites. Costumes welcomed! General admission tickets are $10 through Eventbrite. Make a reservation for dinner on Resy; the kitchen closes at 9 p.m. to make space for the dancing. …
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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 …
Tufts Sunday Concert: Anatolian Sounds
Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Tufts University Sunday Concert Series presents Anatolian Sounds, which features oud, clarinet, saxophone, double bass, and hand percussion. Assembled from some of New England’s best-known specialists in the music of Armenia, Greece, Turkey and the Middle East, this group plays with precision, passion, care, and integrity. Featuring Mal Barsamian, clarinet and alto sax; Melissa …
Maker Monday for Kids
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to Maker Monday at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Come explore, design, build and program in the makerspace! This class will have a different project or challenge presented at the start of the program and the group will use all their creative …
Teen Drop-in Crafternoon
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites teens in middle school and high school to drop in for an afternoon of casual crafting. There will be a project available for you to work on, but you’re welcome to go off in your own direction with the available materials. Meets in the Youth Services Program Room. No sign-up …
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.
Tuesday Crafts for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MARachel Drislane and Megan Ziembowicz, students in the Tufts University Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program, are facilitating a crafts program for seniors every other Tuesday in November at the Medford Senior Center. Have fun, be creative, and take home a seasonal craft. Classes cost $3 (for materials); pay at the door with cash or check. …
Tufts Civic Life Lunch: Can Libraries Save Democracy?
Rabb Room, Barnum Hall, Tufts University 163 Packard Ave, Medford, MA, United StatesThe Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University presents a lunchtime panel discussion, "Can Libraries Save Democracy?" With nearly two centuries of impact on American life, libraries are among the most established civic institutions in the United States. At a time when democracy feels fragile — and when libraries themselves are increasingly …
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Grades 4-5 Book Club: Rabbit Chase
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "Rabbit Chase” by Elizabeth Lapensee. You can get the book at the library in advance of the program. Be sure to register with an email to Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net.