Savtones with Johnny Trama 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. Enjoy Savarino's original compositions: instrumentals focusing on guitar melodies. It's like instrumental Western Swing with some early jazz with some telecaster twang with a little blues and a great sense of humor. This month's special guest performer will be …
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 …
Art Smart for School-Aged Children
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents another edition of Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 6 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.
LGBTQ+ Book Group: ¡Hola Papi!
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "¡Hola Papi! How to come out in a Walmart parking lot and other life lessons," by John Paul Brammer. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Call the library at 781-395-7950 to have a copy put on hold for you. RSVP for the …
Nephrok! at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MANephrok! — Boston's own Ambassador of Soul, Godfather of Funk, Mr. TNT, Diplomat of Dance — returns to his spiritual home, The Porch. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.
Comedy for Commerce
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAThe Medford Chamber of Commerce is presenting a night of comedy with local and touring comedians Tony V, Christine Hurley, Ken Rogerson and Jimmy Dunn. Proceeds will help to support the chamber's work. Hosted by Steve Scarfo. Tickets are $37 through the Chevalier Theatre website/Ticketmaster. Tickets also may be purchased, free of online ordering fees, …
Chinese New Year at Senior Center
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Council on Aging is hosting a Chinese New Year celebration at the Medford Senior Center sponsored by Beatrice Lee. Chinese New Year 2023 begins the Year of the Rabbit, more specifically, the Water Rabbit. Enjoy a Chinese luncheon of salt-and-pepper chicken wings, baked shrimp with garlic, pork lo mein, steamed white rice, the …
Jonathan Gramling at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch begins a new third Friday soul music night series featuring Jonathan Gramling. Co-founder of critically acclaimed Afropolitan band Soulfège, Gramling has performed on four continents, in 44 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico in a variety of languages and genres. His deep interest in discovering the roots of soul music around the world has …
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 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; Bobin's son Tariq Nicholson on …