Senior Artitude
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center holds its weekly Artitude class, with 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 virtual participation through Zoom.
Thursday Crafts for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAStudents in the Tufts University Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program are facilitating another crafts program for seniors at the Medford Senior Center, this semester on Thursdays right after the lunch hour. Have fun, be creative, and take home a seasonal craft. Classes cost $3 (for materials); pay at the door with cash or check. Registration …
War in Ukraine: What’s Next?
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center presents Henry Quinlan giving a presentation on the war in Ukraine titled, “Consequences Expected and Unexpected: What’s Next?” He will examine the origins of the war, the status of the war today, options for ending it, and discuss whether America is fighting a proxy war. Quinlan has more than 35 years …
Art Smart for School-Aged Children
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents another edition of Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 6 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.
Journaling Through History: Mary Folsom Blair and Changing Times for Women
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAAs the 20th century dawned, women were experiencing new roles, challenges and opportunities. The words and life of Mary Folsom Blair, who was born in 1881 and spent her life teaching in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, reflect that era. When Medford writer Phil Primack, purchased land in Epping, New Hampshire, in 1974, Mary Folsom Blair …
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The Silver Spears at The Ford
The Ford Tavern 61 Locust St., Medford, MAThe Silver Spears from Quincy take the stage as Irish music month continues at The Ford Taven. Hear traditional Irish music by Tim O’Leary, Brendan McHugh, Ron DiPerri and Larry Reynolds.
Film Screening: Deep Listening
Barnum 008, Tufts University 163 Packard Ave., Medford, United StatesFilmmaker Daniel Weintraub will be on campus at Tufts University for a screening of his film "Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros.” Weintraub's new feature-length film traces the life and work of visionary composer, musician, teacher, technological innovator and humanitarian Pauline Oliveros (1932–2016). A question-and-answer session with Weintraub will follow the film.
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.
Fortune Feimster: Live, Laugh, Love!
Chevalier Theatre 30 Forest St., Medford, MAChevalier Theatre welcomes comedian Fortune Feimster for her first Medford appearance. Affable, charismatic, and one of a kind, Feimster is a standup comedian, writer and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together. Through laughter and storytelling, Feimster shows audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and sexual orientations that common ground is only a …
Senior Center St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Senior Center is holding a festive luncheon to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy a lunch from Kelly's of a corned beef sandwich, cole slaw, chips and desserts, plus entertainment by Big Smile Entertainment. There also will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle to support the Senior Center. Tickets are $5 (maximum two …