ArtsMedford Concert: Smug Honey
First Baptist Church of Medford 29 Oakland St., Medford, MA, United StatesArtsMedford begins its new free summer concert series, "Live and Local: Music in Medford Square," with a performance by Smug Honey, a quartet of talented young musicians from southern Rhode Island with a unique catalog of original music featuring danceable grooves, intimate ballads and complex compositions. Band members are guitarist Luca Simeone, keyboardist Kyle Takata, …
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 …
Historic Medford Trolley Tour with Anthony Sammarco
Salem Street Burying Ground Salem Street and River Street, Medford, United StatesNoted historian Anthony Sammarco will be the guest host for today's Historic Medford trolley tour highlighting the city's rich history. The tour will highlight Cradock and his Plantation on the Mystic, the Massachusetts Bay Colony with Governor John Winthrop, the Mystic River, shipbuilding, bricks, rum, and the triangle trade between Boston-Africa-West Indies. You'll see the …
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City of Medford Memorial Day Ceremony
Oak Grove Cemetery 230 Playstead Road, MedfordThe City of Medford’s traditional Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, and all community members are invited to attend. For those not able to attend, the ceremony will be aired on Medford Community Media.
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.
Exhibition Closing: Forever In Ten Days
Tufts University Art Galleries, Aidekman Arts Center 40 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesToday is the closing day for "Forever in Ten Days," a Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition presented by Tufts University Art Galleries and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. "Forever in Ten Days" features 13 artists, who have similarly pursued the rigorous act of becoming a Master of Fine Art …
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Quincredible
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up, in the Youth Services Program Room of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Being discussed today will be "Quincredible, v. 1" by Rodney Barnes. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up …
A Lasting Look: Gallery Hours
Sanctuary United Church of Christ 458 High Street, Medford, MA, United StatesAfter two years of being closed due to COVID-19, the Gallery@Sanctuary has reopened with an exhibition honoring our collective experience and celebrating all we’ve created in response to how our lives have been altered during this *$#%* time. The program, called “A Lasting Look,” continues this week with gallery hours today from 4 to 7 …
Love Wins: Medford Pride Interfaith Celebration
Grace Episcopal Church 160 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesAs a prelude to the City of Medford's Pride Month events, Grace Episcopal Church is hosting Love Wins: A Medford Pride Interfaith Celebration of community prayer, healing, blessings, song and joy. The event also will be livestreamed on Facebook.
Conscious Reggae Band at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe first Wednesday of the month means it's Conscious Reggae Band night at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. The band performs classic and current reggae, reggae-influenced pop, jazz and hip-hop covers, as well as fusion hip-hop funk and jazz. Featuring Boston’s renowned vocalist Errol Strength; his best friend and musical partner Bobin Nicholson …