Sensory Art
Medford Recreation Center/Gene Mack Gym 30 Forest St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Recreation Department is offering its second Sensory Art Program for ages 5 to 14. Sensory Art is the use of coloring tools and other sensory media to produce creative “works of art.” These activities improve a child’s sensory processing skills in an enjoyable manner. Program Manager Kate Quinn and assisting staff/volunteers will teach …
Chess in Medford Square
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Stop into the second-floor gallery area for a friendly game …
Medford Family Network Valentine Family Fest
McGlynn Elementary School 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA, United StatesAfter a hiatus, Friends of the Medford Family Network is pleased to bring back one of its favorite events: the Valentine Family Fest fundraiser. Activities will include two magic shows by Bonaparté. The first, at 3:30 p.m., will be geared for families with kids with special sensory needs and run 30 minutes. The second will …
Professor Harp at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MABlues and R&B great Professor Harp, aka Hugh Holmes, returns to The Porch for another evening of high-energy electric harmonica blues as you dine. Free admission for the music, but reserve a table if you plan to have dinner.
It’s Raining Sunshine 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 is hosting "It's Raining Sunshine," a benefit event by the New England Comedy Sunshine Fund hosted by Lamont Price and Janet McNamara. Sponsored by Jack's Abby, the show will feature comedians Corey Manning, Took Kavanagh, Thom Crowley, Laura Severse, and Dan Boulger. The nonprofit New …
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 …
Matt & Shannon Heaton Valentines Concert
Virtual MAMedford musicians Matt & Shannon Heaton are presenting a special livestream concert for all of their valentines. The program will feature love songs and lovely tunes played with love. Tune in on YouTube.
Grades 2-3 Book Club: Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss “Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion" by Andrea Beaty. Email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net …
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Teens, Let’s Talk About Money
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library continues its series with financial literacy educator Joan Trainer facilitating a discussions with teens in high school about money – how we think about it, how …
MacGyver Art Challenge
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library is hosting a MacGyver Art Challenge for adults. Watch Bob Ross teach about Happy Little Trees, but you won’t have paint to complete your artwork. Try …