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 …
LIZZIE the Musical
Balch Arena Theatre, Aidekman Arts Center, Tufts University 40 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesTorn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theatre group at Tufts University, presents "LIZZIE" by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, Tim Maner and Alan Stevens Hewitt. The four-woman rock musical is about the story of Lizzie Borden, the Fall River woman aquitted in a celebrated 1892 double murder case. The event is free and open to the public. …
Senior Knitting and Crochet
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Join instructor Jean in creating beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts.
Grades 4-5 Book Club: Mel the Chosen
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders holds its first meeting of the new school year in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Being discussed today will be "Mel the Chosen" by Rachel Aragno. You can check out the book from any Minuteman Library; bring it with you! To register, …
Mystic Makerspace: Envelope Making
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAMystic Makerspace presents a class on envelope making at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. In this class, you will learn to fold various styles of personalized envelopes using assorted papers, washi tape, paints, and more. This program is for ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Ultimate Tango Practica and Beginner Course
Medford Lodge of Elks 19 Washington St., Medford, MAUltimate Tango School of Dance presents its weekly Short Sequences and Practica program at the Medford Lodge of Elks. Short Sequences takes place from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m., followed by the Guided Practica from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Solo Exercises Carlitos Perez way make up the first 30 minutes of the Practica. Cost is $25 …
Family Story Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Spirit & Protest with Coywolf Johnson at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAHendrik (Henny) Gideonse, the music manager at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, hosts a new first Wednesday show, Spirit & Protest. Starting a 6 p.m., the band Coywolf Johnson will lead family members, special guests and audience participants in singing four or five well-loved spirituals. These songs are for bringing people together and …
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Exhibition Opening: Katie Cornog Watercolors
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library opens it third art exhibition at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building, a collection of watercolor paintings by Medford artist Katie Cornog. Cornog produces …
Matt Heaton Singalong
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAJoin the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance …