Composing New Perspectives: Female Voices From Iran
Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesLoadbang and the Iranian Female Composers Association present Composing New Perspectives - Female Voices From Iran, an evening of new works for Loadbang by IFCA members including Fojan Gharibnejad, Bahar Royaee, Nassim Khorassani, Kimia Koochakzadeh, Golfam Khayam, Niloufar Nourbakhsh and Tufts University student Yasaman Ghodsi. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience …
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Historic Medford Trolley Tour
Salem Street Burying Ground Salem Street and River Street, Medford, United StatesHistoric Medford is offering a one-hour Patriots Day edition of its new trolley tour highlighting the city's rich history. Learn about the Native Americans who lived here, the Mass Bay Colony with John Winthrop, the Mystic River, shipbuilding, bricks, rum, the transatlantic trade, the Royall House and Slave Quarters, the Middlesex Canal, Brooks Estate, Samuel …
Patriots’ Day Celebration
Medford Square Riverside Avenue, Medford, MAThe City of Medford's annual Patriots’ Day Celebration returns with in-person events throughout the morning in Medford Square. Start with a pancake breakfast at St. Joseph Church (118 High Street) from 9 to 11 a.m., sponsored by the Medford Chamber of Commerce (Cost: $10; $7 for children ages 3-12; free for children under 3). Festivities …
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.
Singalong with Lindsay Munroe
Medford Family Network Family Center 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MAThe Medford Family Network presents a school vacation week singalong of fun classic songs with Medford’s Lindsay Munroe. Lindsay is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and mother of three. Lindsay’s songs of kindness uplift and delight kids, parents and educators. Her award-winning album "I Am Kind" was released in 2020. Register through the MFN sign-up page. Capacity …
Cardboard Chaos for Kids
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAYou can turn cardboard into ANYTHING with just a little imagination…and tape. Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to find out at Cardboard Chaos at the Medford Public Library. Registration required. Email Sam Sednek of the library staff at ssednek@minlib.net.
Teen Peeps Diorama Design Night
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAIt's that time of year again: Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to enter the Medford Public Library's always fun Peeps Diorama Contest, which kicks off tonight with an in-person Design Night where you can re-create your favorite pop culture moment with Peeps! Participants can choose to design their creation at the library …
Ultimate Tango Short Sequences and Practica
Medford Lodge of Elks 19 Washington St., Medford, MAUltimate Tango School of Dance has resumed offering Solo Exercises as part of its Tuesday night program at the Medford Lodge of Elks. Short Sequences takes place from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m., followed by the Guided Practica from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Solo Exercises Carlitos Perez way make up the first 30 minutes of the …
Granoff Colloquium: Richard Jankowsky
Varis Lecture Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Granoff Music Center Colloquium at Tufts University presents Tufts music professor Richard Jankowsky discussing his latest book, "Ambient Sufism: Ritual Niches and the Social Work of Musical Form," which examines ritual journeys shaped by music that reveal the contributions of women and underrepresented minorities to the North African musico-spiritual landscape. Free; no tickets required. …
Looking Back through Writing and Art
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAThe Medford Council on Aging is collaborating with students in the Tufts University occupational therapy program to present "Looking Back," a weekly writing and art series where participants can reflect on different periods of life. You'll write stories, do art projects, and have fun. Sign up in the Medford Senior Center office or call 781-396-6010. …