Big Jon Short at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAOne-man band Big Jon Short provides the First Friday Blues at The Porch. Armed with foot percussion, a National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box reso-hillharp, Short’s high-energy performances tap into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the blues and its importance to American music. Free admission for the music; reserve a …
Words and Music: Black History Month
West Medford Community Center 111 Arlington St., Medford, MAThe West Medford Community Center begins its 2023 season of Words and Music with a Black History Month themed program. The Words portion will feature a conversation with Jillian Harvey, the newly elected president of the Mystic Valley Branch NAACP, whose district includes Medford. Hear Harvey’s views on mission, membership, and moving the local dials …
Irish Whispa at The Ford Tavern
The Ford Tavern 61 Locust St., Medford, MAIrish Whispa the Band provides tonight's live music at The Ford Tavern. Brien Connolly heads the group on guitar and lead vocals, backed by Kevin Shea, Rob Anderson and Michael Moriarty. Their style is influenced by the Dubliners, Wolfetones, Pogues, Irish Rovers, Clancy Brothers, Christy Moore, and many others.
Saturday Family Story Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 …
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 …
Mystic Makerspace: Crochet Wire Jewelry
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Mystic Makerspace invites you to come to this workshop and learn how to make crocheted wire jewelry. The instructor will walk you through using crochet hooks with wire and beads to create a necklace. Knowledge of crochet is not required. For ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo returns to The Porch for a special matinee performance: a BBQ ’n bluesy, boozy birthday party! The award-winning duo features Erin on acoustic guitars, vocals, kazoo and foot percussion, and husband Jim Countryman (the birthday boy!) on ukulele bass and backing vocals. Some special guests will serenade you as …
Saturday with Sarah
Medford Family Network Family Center 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MAThe Medford Family Network presents its second session of Saturday with Sarah, a workshop for ages 4 and up facilitated by local artist Sarah Beardslee, owner of Beads by Beardslee and a member of ArtsMedford. Today, celebrate Valentine's Day with storytime and songs, and then create a bouquet with colorful pipecleaners, tissue paper, and beads. …
Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session with Sheehy
Virtual MAMatt Heaton will host this month's first Virtual Guided Session, joined by special guest accordion player Sheehy. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for moderately paced Irish tunes and upbeat chat, and connection with other trad music lovers from around the world. Resources/tunes lists can be found …
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NESBA Winter Guard Show
Cooper Gymnasium, Medford High School 489 Winthrop St., United StatesMedford High School and the Medford Band Parent Organization are hosting a New England Scholastic Band Association guard-only show in the Cooper Gymnasium. Sixteen schools are scheduled to compete, including Medford High at 4:50 p.m. Other schools, in order of appearance, will be St. Ann’s (Dorchester), Plymouth High, Everett High, Auburn High, Triton High (Byfield), North …