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.
The Massachusetts 54th Regiment
Virtual MAThe Medford Historical Society & Museum is co-sponsoring an online program on the the Massachusetts 54th Regiment presented by Shawn Quigley, National Park Ranger at the Boston African American National Historic Site. In May 1863 the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the first African American regiments to fight for the Union during the Civil War, marched …
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.
Medford High Black History Month Celebration
Medford High School 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MA, United StatesMedford High School and Medford Vocational Technical High School invite the community to their annual Black History Month Celebration featuring guest speakers, music, and dance performances.
Jonathan Gramling at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch continues its 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 …
Black Entrepreneurs Showcase and Sale
West Medford Community Center 111 Arlington St., Medford, MAThis Black History Month, the West Medford Community Center invites you to shop Black-owned businesses at its Black Entrepreneurs Showcase & Sale. Visit many vendors, artisans and creatives for unique and exceptional gifts, home goods, personal care items, baked goods, apparel, wearable art, books, jewelry and collectibles.
Chess in Medford Square
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Stop into the second-floor gallery area for a friendly game of chess. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members who are willing to teach you the rules if you're new to the …
Danielle Miraglia’s Lunch with Friends at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch introduces a new monthly Saturday afternoon live music event: Danielle Miraglia's Lunch with Friends. From a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt, Miraglia wields a strong, steady thumb on an old Gibson, an infectious stomp-box rhythm, harmonica, and tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both your …
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Library Movie: The Wiz
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library continues its winter series of free movie screenings with "The Wiz" in Bonsignore Hall. The film is an adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African American experience. It follows the adventures of Dorothy, a shy, 24-year-old Harlem schoolteacher who finds herself magically transported …