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.
Teen Lettering Workshop
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 and up to learn a new skill this summer: lettering. The class will focus on the basics of lettering in a bunch of different styles, and experiment with a variety of markers and pens. Get creative and take home your own frame-worthy hand-lettered quote! Advance registration …
Savtones with Bryan Murphy at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe third Wednesday of the month brings Tony Savarino's Savtones back to perform at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Savarino is a pillar of the Boston music scene. This month's special guest is Bryan Murphy, who will join in on playing Tony's original compositions. They are instrumentals focusing on guitar melodies. It's like …
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 …
Sweet Wednesday, Combo Combo at Medford Farmers Market
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAWeek 11 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Sweet Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and Combo Combo from 5 to 7 p.m. Sweet Wednesday performs award-winning original folk/roots rock and blues songs with vocals, harmonies, guitars, harmonica, bass, and percussion. Founded in 2021, Combo Combo uncorks vintage songs from the …
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Middle School No-Book Book Club
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Middle School No-Book Book Club meets in the Maker Space at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. There are no assigned books for this book club, which is for teens in grades 6 to 8. Instead, the group will talk about whatever you’re currently reading and share book recs while working …
Nephrok! at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MANephrok! (aka Nephtaliem McCrary), Boston's best soul performer, returns to his spiritual home at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. He'll be joined by Jeff Lockhart on guitar, Pookie on drums, and This Dude Named James on keys. Free admission for the music; reserve a table if you plan to have dinner.
Cheryl Arena at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MACheryl Arena, one of only 30 artists featured in the book “Masters of the Harmonica,” returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint to provide some free blues with …