Baseball: American as Apple Pie—for Better or Worse
Joyce Cummings Center, Tufts University 177 College Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesTufts University presents professor emeritus Sol Gittleman delivering the program "Baseball: American as Apple Pie—for Better or Worse." Baseball has been a mirror of American values, good and bad, for the past 160 years, through the post-Civil War business boom all the way to the coming of Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente. Their arrival ended …
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Matt & Shannon Heaton Guided Session at the Condon Shell
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAMedford musicians Matt and Shannon Heaton are hosting their first outdoor Guided Session of Irish music at the Condon Shell. Matt (guitar) and Shannon (flute) will play favorites from their pre-pandemic Guided Sessions held at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, and their post-pandemic Virtual Guided Sessions, which are held on YouTube every first and …
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Faith and Film Family Style: Encanto
Hillside Community Church 144 North St., Medford, MASanctuary United Church of Christ and Hillside Community Church present a family style edition of Faith and Film. The afternoon will begin with a 2:30 p.m. screening together of the 2021 Disney film “Encanto,” which tells the tale of the extraordinary Madrigal family from Colombia. Then from 4:30 to 5:30, the kids will enjoy crafts …
Professor Harp at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MABlues and R&B great Professor Harp, aka Hugh Holmes, returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint for another evening of high-energy electric harmonica blues as you dine. Free admission for the music, but reserve a table if you plan to have dinner.
Little River Band
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAChevalier Theatre welcomes the Little River Band for a long-awaited performance twice postponed because of COVID-19. Through the 1970s and '80s, LRB enjoyed huge chart success with multi-platinum albums and chart-topping hits like “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” "The Night Owl," “Help Is on Its Way,” “Happy Anniversary,” “Man On Your Mind” and “The Other …
Conscious Band Reggae Dance Party at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Conscious Band returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint to host another Reggae Dance Party. 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 bass; …
Kids’ Fall Art Brunch
The Ford Tavern 61 Locust St., Medford, MAThe Ford Tavern is hosting a Kids' Fall Art Brunch led by Medford-based teacher Sabrina Huether. Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious meal together, then send the kids …
4GoodVibes Oktoberfest Craft Fair
American Legion Hall 321 Winthrop St., Medford, United States4GoodVibes presents its third annual Oktoberfest Craft Fair at the American Legion Hall on Winthrop Street. This indoor event will feature 30-plus craft vendors, food, tarot reading, raffles, a photo …
Ultimate Tango Progressive Classes
Andrews Middle School 3000 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA, United StatesUltimate Tango School of Dance begins its October cycle of progressive tango classes at Andrews Middle School. This month's four-week sessions continue every Sunday through October 30. The schedule: Beginners, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Intermediate, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Pre-Intermediate, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; and Pre-Advanced, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost for each …
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 …