Selwyn Birchwood at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Selwyn Birchwood for his first Medford appearance. The Tampa Tribute says Birchwood plays with "power and precision reminiscent of blues guitar hero Buddy Guy," while "Rolling Stone" called him "a remarkable, contemporary bluesman . . . a powerhouse young …
The Impromptu at Versailles
Curtis Hall Multipurpose Room, Tufts University 474 Boston Ave., Medford, United StatesPen, Paint, and Pretzels, the umbrella organization for student-run performing arts groups at Tufts University, presents the third and final performance of its spring mainstage show, "The Impromptu at Versailles" by Molière in new translation by Tufts senior Kevin Schult. This one-act play follows Molière as he leads the first rehearsal of his new, hastily …
Colleen’s Pop-up: B&B Designs
Colleen's Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop 61 High St., Medford, United StatesColleen's of Medford Square is hosting another pop-up event, this time featuring products from B&B Designs, which specializes in personalized items as well as other hand-crafted gifts. Stop by and support this local small business.
Tufts Sunday Concert: Tufts Choruses
Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Tufts University choirs present the world premiere of Thomas Stumpf’s "Between Eternity and Immortality," a setting of six poems by Emily Dickinson for choir and string septet, in addition to works by Parker, Long, Whitacre, Simon, Lugo, and more. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events …
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. …
Tufts Wind Ensemble: Summer Band
Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Tufts University Wind Ensemble, under the direction of John McCann, presents student soloists and a wide-ranging program in the spirit of outdoor band performances that date back to the Civil War. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must present a Tufts ID or a COVID …
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: Strictly No Elephants
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 "Strictly No Elephants" by Lisa Mantchev. 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.
WMCC Awesome Origami
Virtual MAThe West Medford Community Center presents a free Origami Folding Class for all ages. Whether you are a beginner or an expert there’s something for everyone in this class. Origami paper folding is an activity practiced by artists, mathematicians, engineers, hobbyists, and people of all ages, all around the world. Supplies provided.