Lonely Leesa and The Lost Cowboys at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MALonely Leesa and The Lost Cowboys, three-time Boston Music Award nominee in the "Best Country Act" category, perform during dinner at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. The five-year-old band describes its music as "countrified rock 'n' roll with a dash of Fleetwood Mac. Band members are Leesa Coyne (lead vocals, guitar), Eric Donohue (bass), Chuck …
A Lasting Look: Craft Your Own Collage
Sanctuary United Church of Christ 458 High Street, Medford, MA, United StatesAfter two years of being closed due to COVID-19, the Gallery@Sanctuary is reopening 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. Organizers are creating a multi-media gallery installation and multiple interactive moments to memorialize and share our joys …
Writers’ Workshop
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library Writers’ Workshop meets in a virtual format. The group, which usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, is always looking for new members so join the group to meet your community’s fellow scribblers and get feedback on your work. For information on how to participate and receive the Zoom …
Dance Caliente Waltz Class
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MADance away your cares as Dance Caliente presents a free class on Waltz dancing at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Dance Caliente's owners, Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, use creative and non-intimidating techniques to help you develop the skills to experience these dances in the arms of another. Dancers of …
Iliza Shlesinger: Back in Action
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAChevalier Theatre welcomes Iliza Shlesinger for the first of five performances on her Back In Action tour, unveiling a new itinerary and name for her tour originally scheduled for 2020 then postponed due to the pandemic. Iliza is one of today’s leading comedians with a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own …
Rachel Brooke at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint welcomes singer-songwriter Rachel Brooke for her first Medford appearance. Brooke is quite the paradox: a seasoned songwriter who perfectly embodies the music of the American South but lives in the wilds of Michigan. An artist who grew up performing with parents in the family bluegrass band but spent …
Tufts Jazz Orchestra
Goddard Chapel, Tufts University 3 The Green, Medford, MA, United StatesThe Tufts University Jazz Orchestra presents its spring concert under the direction of Bill Lowe. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must present a Tufts ID or a COVID vaccination card showing that they have been vaccinated and boosted. For others, this event will be live …
Senior Center Book Club and Chat
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAAdvocates for Quality Aging, a student group at Tufts University, and the Medford Council on Aging present their weekly book club for seniors. Join Tufts students in reading and discussing books and short stories you love. Participate in person at the Senior Center or via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please email advocatesforqualityaging@gmail.com or …
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 inviteed to join a mini-play group too. Because of the age of most of the participants, the library …
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 …