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 …
Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day
Medford City Hall 85 George P. Hassett Dr., Medford, MAMedford presents its second annual Sarah Bradlee Fulton Day in tribute to the heroine of the American Revolution from Medford, sometimes referred to as "The Mother of the Boston Tea Party." The morning will feature a historical walking tour with Dee Morris (10 to 11 a.m.), a performance by the Middlesex County Fifes and Drums …
Chess in Medford Square
Saltonstall Building 121 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Chess Club invites you to drop by the gazebo outside the Medford Housing Authority's Saltonstall Building 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 game. There are no membership dues or fees …
Postponed: Oktoberfest Festival
Riverside Avenue Medford, United StatesDue to a forecase of afternoon rain, the Medford Chamber of Commerce's Oktoberfest Festival in Medford Square has been postponed until Saturday, October 8. The event will feature live music by Trampled By Oompah, Garfish, and Hofbrau Hotfish; a performance by dancers from the Goulding School of Irish Dance; two performancs by Sara Mishina Kunz, …
Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Virtual MAMatt and Shannon Heaton host the first of their bimonthly Virtual Guided Sessions for October. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who just enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for moderately paced Irish tunes and upbeat chat and connection with other trad music lovers. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon's website. Join the global …
Ricky King Russell at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAFifty-year blues musician Ricky King Russell makes his first appearance at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Taking his cue from Blues masters past and present, Russell plays with passion and style. His four CDs are radio favorites, and the song "Big Boy" has been featured on the House of Blues Radio Hour with …
Amy Schumer
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAComedian Amy Schumer's first major tour in more than four years, The Whore Tour, makes a stop at Chevalier Theatre. Schumer made a name for herself as a fearless standup, parlaying that into a Comedy Central show, "Inside Amy Schumer." From there, she branched out into film, writing and starring in the Judd Apatow-directed "Trainwreck" in …
Medford Jazz Festival Day 2
West Medford Community Center 111 Arlington St., Medford, MAThe Medford Jazz Festival, which was conducted as a virtual event during the pandemic the last two years, is being presented in person this year at the West Medford Community Center. Tonight, Day 2 of the event will feature Bob Neiske and the Brandeis University Jazz Trio, followed by Medford pianist/composer Leo Blanco and the …
Tufts Community Day
Tufts University Medford, MATufts University invites you to join neighbors, families, and friends at the return of Tufts Community Day, co-sponsored with the cities of Medford and Somerville. This year's theme is “Arts, Innovation, and Celebration!” and the event will include: Live performances: song, dance, music, and theater Children’s activities including, face painting, crafts, STEM, and story time …
Chess Wizards
Medford Recreation Center/Gene Mack Gym 30 Forest St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Recreation Department invites kids in grades 1 to 5 to enter into the magical and exciting world of chess with Chess Wizards. You will participate in epic chess …