Toddler Time
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAJoin Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too. Questions? Contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
McGlynn Elementary Holiday Spirit Concert
McGlynn Elementary School 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA, United StatesMcGlynn Elementary School presents its winter concert, "Holiday Spirit," in the school auditorium.
Senior Artitude
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center holds its weekly Artitude class, with Debbie Corleto leading the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up , call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010. Limit 16 people in person; there also is an option of …
Medford Public Schools Orchestra Night Concert
Marsha Caron Theater, Medford High School 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MAThe Medford Public Schools' winter concert series continues with Orchestra Night at Marsha Caron Theatre. Admission is $5. The series will conclude with Elementary Night on Wednesday, January 18.
Nephrok! at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MANephrok! — Boston's own Ambassador of Soul, Godfather of Funk, Mr. TNT, Diplomat of Dance — returns to his spiritual home, The Porch. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.
Gramjam X Familam at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAGramjam X Familam brings a smooth combination of soul, R&B, funk and hip-hop to The Porch for a date night jawn. Led by Jonathan Gramling, Philadelphia-born son of a preacher man, on vocals, and featuring Tariq Nicholson on keys, Zach Monroe on guitar, Christoff Glaude on bass and Aaron Seymour on drums. Free admission for …
A New-Fangled Christmas Concert
West Medford Community Center 111 Arlington St., Medford, MAThe West Medford Community Center presents A New-Fangled Christmas Concert, featuring The Wayward Elves band and Medford poet laurate Terry E. Carter. It will be a rollicking good time with all the holiday classics, jazzed up and jumping to the beat. Free admission; donations to the WMCC welcomed.
A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Music of Vince Guaraldi
Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesBack by popular demand, pianist Aidan Scrimgeour, Tufts University class of 2017, leads a jazz trio in its sixth annual live performance of the classic Vince Guaraldi album, "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The trio features Matt Estabrook on upright bass and PJ Holaday on drums. Proceeds from donations at the event will again support Operation …
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Honest Mechanik at The Ford Tavern
The Ford Tavern 61 Locust St., Medford, MAThe Ford Tavern welcomes Honest Mechanik, the Medford indie-pop duo of Susan Cattaneo and Paul Hansen. The pair have created a sound that has a warm folk familiarity featuring quirky lyrics and ear-worm melodies.
Conscious Band Reggae Dance Party at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MAThe Conscious Band returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint to host another Reggae Dance Party. 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 Nicholson on bass; …