Safiya Leslie at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MASinger/songwriter Safiya Leslie returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Flavoring her sounds with musical dialects hailing from not only jazz but of her Afro-Caribbean roots, the 2020 Berklee College of Music graduate is bringing new energy and a young soul to the world jazz and Neosoul scene today. Free admisson …
Tango in the Park
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAThis week concludes Ultimate Tango School of Dance’s free Tango in the Park series at the Condon Shell, for savvy tangueros and beginners alike. The evening begins with milonga en plein air at 6:30, followed by a one-song performance show/exhibition at 7:15, then beginner lessons from 7:30 to 8:30. Register through the Ultimate Tango website. …
Conscious Reggae Band at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Conscious Reggae Band, most recently The Porch's First Wednesday residency band, is shifting to select weekend slots starting this month. The band performs classic and current reggae, reggae-influenced pop, jazz and hip-hop covers, as well as fusion hip-hop funk and jazz. Featuring Boston’s renowned vocalist Errol Strength; his best friend and musical partner Bobin …
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 …
Sweet Wednesday and Friends at Condon Shell
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MASweet Wednesday, the award-winning folk singer/songwriters Dave Falk and Lisa Housman, invite you to an end-of-summer party/concert by the Mystic River featuring original folk/roots rock and blues songs, with vocals, harmonies, guitars, bass, violin, and keys. With Jackie Damsky on violin, Rev Busker on mandolin (and sharing some of his beautiful original songs), Nicole Edgecomb …
4GoodVibes Virtual Craft Fair Conclusion
Virtual MA4GoodVibes concludes a nine-day End of Summer Virtual Craft Fair with over 65 artists who will be selling handmade items. This event will include vendors outside of 4Goodvibes as well as vendors inside its shops, you will see lots of items that 4GoodVibes doesn't carry. There will also be auctions, games, prizes, raffles, live shopping …
Maker Monday for Kids
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to Maker Monday at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Come explore, design, build and program in the makerspace! This class will have a different project or challenge presented at the start of the program and the group will use all their creative …
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.
Exhibition Opening: The Sun Rises in the West and Sets in the East
Tufts University Art Galleries, Aidekman Arts Center 40 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesTufts University Art Galleries today opens the exhibition "The Sun Rises in the West and Sets in the East," which will be on view through December 11. Guest curated by curator and writer Sara Raza, the exhibition explores social and cultural seismic shifts and how the traditional culture and classification of science, philosophy, biology and …
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Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Lifetime Passes
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up, in the Youth Services Program Room of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Being discussed today will be "Lifetime Passes" by Terry Blas. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is …