Outdoor Movie: Hook
Wright's Pond 140 Elm Street, Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Recreation Department concludes its summer outdoor movie series with a showing of the 1991 Steven Spielberg adventure/fantasy film "Hook" at Wright's Pond. The movie (2 hours, 15 minutes long) will begin at 8 p.m., but come an hour earlier as the Rec Department will have music and lawn games set up onsite, along …
Spotlight Productions: Willy Wonka Kids
Marsha Caron Theater, Medford High School 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MAMedford youth musical theater organization Spotlight Productions culminates its two-week musical theatre workshop for ages 7 to 16 with a production of "Willy Wonka Kids" at the Marsha Caron Theatre at Medford High School. Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in …
Beres Hammond
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAChevalier Theatre welcomes Jamaican reggae singer Beres Hammond for a stop on his Solid Love Tour, his first Medford appearance. Over a five-decade career, Hammond has poured his smoky-sweet voice — an instrument of subtlety and power reminiscent of an Otis Redding or a Teddy Pendergrass — over every kind of riddim track. Grammy Award-winning …
21 Grams More at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MARoots rock band 21 Grams More will play an opening set before headliner Erin Coburn takes the stage at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Frontman Kamal Jackson's gritty and powerful vocals perfectly wrap around haunting melodies, and lyrics are complemented by the driving guitars of Jeff Nilsen. Brent Conley plays bass guitar with …
Erin Coburn at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAErin Coburn brings her soul gripping vocals and scorching guitar solos to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. The Cincinnati native and perpetual misfit is known for her prolific songwriting and modern approach to American rock and roll. General admission tickets are $10 through Eventbrite.
4GoodVibes Virtual Craft Fair
Virtual MA4GoodVibes kicks off a nine-day End of Summer Virtual Craft Fair with over 65 artists who will be selling handmade items. This event will include vendors outside of 4Goodvibes as well as vendors inside its shops, you will see lots of items that 4GoodVibes doesn't carry. There will also be auctions, games, prizes, raffles, live …
Ben Prestage at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAGuitarist Ben Prestage performs during dinner at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Free admission for the music; reserve a table if you plan to have dinner.
Tango in the Park
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAUltimate Tango School of Dance continues its free Tango in the Park series at the Condon Shell. For savvy tangueros and beginners alike, the evening begins with milonga en plein air at 6:30, followed by a one-song performance show/exhibition at 7:15, then beginner lessons from 7:30 to 8:30. Register through the Ultimate Tango website. The …
Back to School Kids’ Art Brunch
The Ford Tavern 61 Locust St., Medford, MAThe Ford Tavern is hosting a Back to School Kids' Art Brunch led by Medford-based teacher Sabrina Huether. Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious meal together, then send the kids to a cozy corner to engage in a painting project they can take home. For $15 per child, you get a kids brunch …
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 …