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 bring a tasty mix of vintage R&B, soul, funk and electric blues to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Anderson, aka “Little Sugar,” has a broad range of musical styles. She'll be joined by bandmates Clay Brown on guitar, Rich Stanard on drums and Matt McManamon on …
July Brass Party
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MACome to the Condon Band Shell for the July Brass Party, a free, family friendly afternoon of live, local music. Magnificent Danger will get the music started at 12:30 p.m., followed by School of HONK! at 1:30, Conical Cocophony at 2:30, and the Fly By Brass Band at 3:30. Bring your friends, pack a picnic, …
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 …
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.
Poetry and Short Story Writing for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAMedford author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware is hosting a class on the art of writing poetry and short stories at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in July and August at the Medford Senior Center. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending this year. She also is …
Family Story Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents 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 same space.
From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library presents the virtual event "From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey: How American Gilded Age Heiresses Invaded the British Aristocracy." Fans of “Downton Abbey” and “The Gilded Age” will delight as Anglophile and former U.K. resident Claire Evans recounts the tales of some of the famously loaded young Americans who infused bank accounts of …
Conscious Reggae Band at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe first Wednesday of the month brings the Conscious Reggae Band to 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 on …
Toddler Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAJoin Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too. Questions? Contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
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 …