Chess on the Plaza
Riverside Avenue Plaza Riverside Avenue and River Street, MedfordThe Medford Chess Club, which usually meets on Saturdays, has shifted this weekend's meetup to Sunday, July 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. Some people from the Jamaica Plain Chess …
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 …
Tennis and Writing
Dugger Park Mystic River Road, Medford, MAMedford High School tennis coach Drew Hendrickson is leading a tennis and ELA program for ages 7 through 13 that offers fast-paced and fun tennis classes coupled with a reading and writing program led by a certified teacher. The tennis portion is fun, instructive and support teamwork and sportsmanship. Students learn all basic tennis skills, …
Teen Maker Monday
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its Maker Monday workshop for teens in middle school and high school. Learn and create with STEAM projects in the Maker Space. All materials will be provided. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Matt Heaton Surf Guitar Happy Hour
Virtual MAMatt Heaton, the Medford frontman for The Electric Heaters retrosonic surf band, invites you to wind down your Monday with his solo Surf Guitar Happy Hour. Tune in to the livestream on the Electric Heaters Facebook page.
Makerspace Drop-in for Kids
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 and up to swing by the Makerspace in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg building and test out something new or work on a project of your own. A staff member will be on hand to help but it is your design time. Children are required to have …
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 …
Mystic Youth Celebration
River's Edge 200 River's Edge Drive, Medford, United StatesThe Mystic River Watershed Association and GreenRoots ECO Youth are co-hosting a Mystic Youth Celebration along the river in Medford. Stop by for art, games, ice cream, and opportunities to connect and learn with other youth from throughout the watershed, including the opportunity to participate in a 45-minute environmental justice workshop led by GreenRoots ECO …
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.