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.
Soulsville at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint presents free live soul and funk with your dinner, courtesy of the boys from Soulsville: Tom Arey (drums), Johnny Trama (guitar) and Darby Wolf (Hammond B3 organ).
Tufts Electronic Music Ensemble
Fisher Performance Room, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Tufts University Electronic Music Ensemble performs its first concert since 2018, titled, "Before We Were So Rudely Interrupted....." Enjoy music played on electrical and electronic instruments, with the aid of computers, and featuring an eclectic mix of classical, jazz, rock, and experimental. Directed by Dr. Paul Lehrman. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID …
Fridays With Matt Heaton
Medford, MA, United StatesMedford singer/songwriter Matt Heaton has taken his Fridays with Matt online singalong outdoors for livestreamed performances (weather permitting, of course). Check back here or on Matt's Facebook page for where you'll find Matt today.
Spotlight Musical Theater Class Grades 6 and Up
Marsha Caron Theater, Medford High School 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MAThe Medford youth drama company Spotlight Productions is offering a six-week musical theater class for those in grades 6 and up. Through a variety of songs and choreography, students will develop and strengthen their acting, vocal and dance technique. There will be a Showcase at the end of the sessions. Classes will take place from …
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 free blues with your dinner at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. 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 …
Super Scary
McGlynn Middle School 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAThe McGlynn Middle School Drama Club presents the first of two performances of the Halloween comedy "Super Scary." Admission is $5 per person. A second performance will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7.
Words and Music: Frances Nwajei
West Medford Community Center 111 Arlington St., Medford, MAThe West Medford Community Center's monthly Words and Music program will feature a one-on-one conversation with Frances Nwajei, the City of Medford's new Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Learn about Frances' background and life experiences, her key role in the city administration, and her perspectives on DEI and the pursuit of "the beloved community" …
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAAlmost four years after his first foray into unfamiliar concert territory with his highly acclaimed Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour, "Weird Al" Yankovic is pressing his luck again, this time with The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour. The tour marks Weird Al’s long-anticipated return to the concert stage after his hugely …
Family Story Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its Saturday morning family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new 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 …