Historic Medford Trolley Tour
Salem Street Burying Ground Salem Street and River Street, Medford, United StatesHistoric Medford presents a Mother's Day edition of its series of 10 trolley tours highlighting the city's rich history. Learn about the Native Americans who lived here, the Mass Bay Colony with John Winthrop, the Mystic River, shipbuilding, bricks, rum, the transatlantic trade, the Royall House and Slave Quarters, the Middlesex Canal, Brooks Estate, Samuel …
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 …
Poetry Class for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center is offering a poetry class for seniors, led by author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware of Medford. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending this year. She also is the publisher of "Fresh! Literary Magazine," which publishes teen and adult writers locally …
Teen Manga Drawing: Eyes
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThis month's manga drawing session at the Medford Public Library will focus on eyes. Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to drop in and learn a new aspect of manga drawing. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies are provided. Questions? Contact Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net or 781-475-5735. …
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.
Grade 1 Book Club: What I Am
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Being discussed today will be the picture book "What I Am" by Divya Srinivasan. Please bring your book with you when you come; books may be checked out from any Minuteman Library. To register, email Tamar Siegel …
Kids’ Manga Drawing
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to come learn manga drawing with Maddi Ranieri of the library staff. All skills welcome. Registration is required. Register by sending an email to Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net.
A Lasting Look: Gallery Hours
Sanctuary United Church of Christ 458 High Street, Medford, MA, United StatesAfter two years of being closed due to COVID-19, the Gallery@Sanctuary has reopened with an exhibition honoring our collective experience and celebrating all we’ve created in response to how our …
Tuesday Night Book Group: The Paper Palace
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group will meet online to discuss "The Paper Palace" by Miranda Cowley Heller. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Call the Library at 781-395-7950 to have a copy checked out to you for no-contact pickup. RSVP through the library website to be sent the Zoom …
Teen Maker Night
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Maker Night in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Create, break and build things in the Maker Space. The event …