CACHE in Medford

Stone Foundation at The Ford
2022-11-12 21:00 - 2022-11-13 00:00 (America/New_York) | The Ford Tavern, 61 Locust St., Medford, MA, 02155
Stone Foundation—the duo of Don Schulze and Marcello Sessa—will fill The Ford Tavern with rock anthems and classics from the 1960s to the 2000s. Stop in for some tasty bites, crisp brews, hearty spirits, and your favorite hits, a la acoustic.

Guy Davis at The Porch
2022-11-12 21:30 (America/New_York) | The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MA, 02155
The Porch welcomes bluesman and storyteller Guy Davis for his first Medford appearance. Davis’s musical storytelling has been influenced by artists like Blind Willie McTell and Big Bill Broonzy, and his musicality from artists as diverse as Lightnin’ Hopkins and Babatunde Olatunji. The one man he credits for his harmonica techniques, by stealing and crediting from him everything that he could, is the legendary Sonny Terry. Tickets are $25 through Eventbrite.

Royall House Fall Clean-up Day
2022-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Royall House & Slave Quarters, 15 George St., Medford, MA, 02155
The Royall House & Slave Quarters invites volunteers to lend a hand at its annual Fall Garden Clean-Up. Grab your rakes (or use one provided) and join friends and neighbors for this fun work morning. It will be followed by a get-together to celebrate all the fabulous volunteers who helped make this season a success. Please let the RHSQ staff know if you will be attending with an email to programs@royallhouse.org.

Kids’ Art Brunch
2022-11-13 10:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Ford Tavern, 61 Locust St., Medford, MA, 02155
Back by popular demand, The Ford Tavern is hosting another Kids Art Brunch led by Medford-based teacher Sabrina Huether. Bring the whole family to enjoy a delicious meal together, then send the kids to a cozy corner to engage in an art project they can take home. For $15 per child, you get a kids brunch meal, a glass of juice, and a dessert, plus the opportunity to create art with other children. The event is aimed toward kids age 4 to 10. Tickets are only required for children participating in the art project. There will be two seatings, at 10:30 a.m. and at 1 p.m. (Adults and those who are not participating in the art activity do not need to pay in advance.) Register children through Eventbrite for the 10:30 a.m. session or the 1 p.m. session.

The People's Jam at The Porch
2022-11-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MA, 02155
The 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 and two guitar amps provided. DIs, vocal mics, horn mics provided. Just come on in, add your name to the signup sheet. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all the players have had a turn. Admission is free.

Tufts Sunday Concert: Tufts Choruses
2022-11-13 15:00 (America/New_York) | Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University, 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
The Tufts University Sunday Concert Series presents the Tufts Concert Choir and Chamber Singers performing under the direction of Jamie Kirsch. Free; no tickets required. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must be prepared to present a Tufts ID or COVID vaccination card showing that they have been vaccinated and boosted. This concert also will be live streamed through Tufts Music Live Streaming.

Soap Making Class
2022-11-13 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Trove Green Provisions, 330a Boston Ave., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Trove Green Provisions is offering a soap making class at its Medford Hillside shop. This fun, easy class will show you how to make your own natural soaps. Using classic soap bases (glycerian, goats milk or shea butter) and natural additives for color and scent, you can make unique soaps for yourself or to give as gifts. Cost is $10; register through the Trove Green Provisions website.

Hearts and Crafts for Seniors
2022-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
Rachel Gallagher and Ellorie Levy, students in the Tufts University Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program, are hosting Hearts and Crafts for seniors every Monday through December 12 at the Medford Senior Center. Explore your inner artist with new crafts each week. Classes cost $3 (for materials); sign up is required each week at the Senior Center or by calling 781-396-6010.

Messy Art for Kids
2022-11-14 15:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Medford Family Network Family Center, 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Family Network is presenting a “Messy” Art Activity for kids ages 2 to 8 every Monday afternoon in November. What could the “messy” activity be? Come and see . . . it’s different each week. Register on site.

Teen Maker Monday
2022-11-14 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library presents its Maker Monday workshop for teens in middle school and high school. Learn and create with STEAM projects in the Maker Space. All materials will be provided. Sign-up is required through the library’s online calendar.

Senior Knitting and Crochet
2022-11-15 10:00 (America/New_York) | Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
The 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.

Tuesday Crafts for Seniors
2022-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
Rachel Drislane and Megan Ziembowicz, students in the Tufts University Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program, are facilitating a crafts program for seniors every other Tuesday in November at the Medford Senior Center. Have fun, be creative, and take home a seasonal craft. Classes cost $3 (for materials); pay at the door with cash or check. Registration is required for each class; sign up at the Senior Center or call 781-396-6010. The final date this month is November 29.

Children's Drop-in Craft Night
2022-11-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library hosts a Drop-in Craft Night designed for children ages 8 to 12. Stop by the Children’s Room at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building for a fun craft activity. All materials provided – just bring your creative brain and your imagination!

Ultimate Tango Practica and Beginner Course
2022-11-15 19:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Medford Lodge of Elks, 19 Washington St., Medford, MA, 02155
Ultimate Tango School of Dance presents its weekly Short Sequences and Practica 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 Practica. Cost is $25 for the entire four-hour session, or $10 for just the three-hour Practica. A 90-minute Beginner Tango Class also is being offered at 7:30 p.m. each Tuesday. Cost is $35 for one session, $120 for any four sessions (use the code FOURTUESDAYS for $20 off the price of four sessions); three hours of guided Practica Chiquita is included in both options. Register through the Ultimate Tango website. Please note that this is the last Ultimate Tango program at the Lodge of Elks; starting in February, all Tuesday practica sessions, as well as Sunday group classes, will take place at the school’s new location, at 349 Washington Street in Malden (next to the Oak Grove MBTA Station).

Tufts Early Music Ensemble
2022-11-15 20:00 (America/New_York) | Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University, 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Dancers Camilla Finlay and Ken Pierce will join the Tufts University Early Music Ensemble for a rousing program of Italian early 17th-century dance, complemented with music by Marenzio, Ferrabosco, Tiburtino and others for violas da gamba, voice, recorders, lute, harp, organ and harpsichord. Jane Hershey directs. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must be prepared to present a Tufts ID or COVID vaccination card showing that they have been vaccinated and boosted. This concert also will be live streamed through Tufts Music Live Streaming.

Granoff Colloquium: Sounding the Bookshelf 1501
2022-11-16 12:00 (America/New_York) | Varis Lecture Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University, 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
The Granoff Music Center Colloquium at Tufts University presents University of Sheffield Professor of Musicology Tim Shephard discussing “Sounding the Bookshelf 1501: Music in a Year of Italian Printed Books.” Free; no tickets required. Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must be prepared to present a Tufts ID or a COVID vaccination card showing that they have been vaccinated and boosted.

Family Story Time
2022-11-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library presents 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 same space.

Vinyl Sticker Project
2022-11-16 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library invites children ages 8 to 12 to learn how to use the Cricut to make personalized vinyl stickers. Registration is required. Email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net to sign up.

Teen Manga Drawing: Digital Drawing
2022-11-16 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
This month’s manga drawing session at the Medford Public Library will focus on digital drawing. Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to drop in and learn a new aspect of manga drawing. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies are provided. Sign-up is requried; register through the library’s online calendar. Questions? Contact Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net or 781-475-5735.

History Book Group: Devil In The White City
2022-11-16 19:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The History Book Group, co-sponsored by the Medford Public Library and Medford Historical Society & Museum, meets to discuss “The Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic and Murder at the Fair that Changed America,” by Erik Larson. Register through the library’s online calendar.

Savtones at The Porch
2022-11-16 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MA, 02155
The third Wednesday of the month brings Tony Savarino’s Savtones back to perform at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Enjoy Savarino’s original compositions: instrumentals focusing on guitar melodies. It’s like instrumental Western Swing with some early jazz with some telecaster twang with a little blues and a great sense of humor. Free admission for the music; if you plan to have dinner, reserve a table.

Toddler Time
2022-11-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
Join 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.

Senior Center Book Club
2022-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Medford Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
Advocates for Quality Aging, a student group at Tufts University, is leading another Book Club series in partnership with the Medford Council on Aging, this month on Thursday afternoons (except Thanksgiving Day). Join Tufts students in reading a variety of stories, from mystery to romance. Please the Medford Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve a seat.
Advocates for Quality Aging was formed to help ease the social isolation of older adults during the pandemic, as well as provide geriatric volunteer opportunities targeted at pre-health students at Tufts.

Middle School No-Book Book Club
2022-11-17 15:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library’s Middle School No-Book Book Club meets in the Maker Space at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. There are no assigned books for this book club, which is for teens in grades 6 to 8. Instead, the group will talk about whatever you’re currently reading and share book recs while working on something crafty! No sign-up is required; just drop in. If you have any questions, contact Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.net or 781-475-5735.

Film Screening: Ali Cherri and Anton Ginzburg
2022-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Barnum 008, Tufts University, 163 Packard Ave., Medford, 02155, United States
Presented as part of the Tufts University Art Galleries exhibition “The Sun Rises in the West and Sets in the East” and in collaboration with Tufts Film and Media Studies Program, this film screening features the work of two exhibiting artists, Ali Cherri and Anton Ginzburg, followed by a conversation with the artists and guest curator Sara Raza.

Cherri will present his 2015 film,”The Digger,” which focuses on the keeper of a ruined Neolithic necropolis in the Sharjah desert in the United Arab Emirates, and his Sisyphean task of digging the site out of the sands. Ginzburg will share his film “Walking the Sea” (2013), in which the artists literally and metaphorically crosses the Aral Sea, an inland salt-water sea that lies between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

The Importance of Being Earnest
2022-11-17 19:00 (America/New_York) | Marsha Caron Theater, Medford High School, 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford High Drama Club presents the first of four performances of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest.” First performed in 1895, the play is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae to escape burdensome social obligations. Tickets are $10 for students and $25 for adults, cash or check (to “MHS Drama Club”) at the door. Additional performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 18, and 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 19.

eBook, Audiobook, and Streaming Film and Video Drop-In Workshop
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
The Medford Public Library hosts its final eBook, Audiobook, and Streaming film and video drop-in workshop of the fall series. Advance registration is recommended but not required. To register, email Mike Crockett, Media Services Librarian, at mcrockett@minlib.net. It is recommended that attendees bring their device(s) and bring or obtain a library card along with your library card password/pin by calling the library at 781-395-7950.

Dance Caliente Salsa Class
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155
Dance Caliente concludes its fall series of free dance classes at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building with a session on the Salsa. Dance Caliente’s owners, Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, use creative and non-intimidating techniques to help you develop the skills to experience dances in the arms of another. Dancers of all levels are welcome. Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Eileen and Raul would appreciate it if you’d wear a mask and bring someone to dance with, if you are able.
Founded in 1998, Dance Caliente brings a contagious enthusiasm to the instruction of ballroom and Latin dance forms.

Nephrok! at The Porch
2022-11-17 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, 175 River's Edge Drive, Medford, MA, 02155
Nephrok! — 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.

Postponed: Tufts Chamber Music
2022-11-17 20:00 (America/New_York) | Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University, 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Tonight’s chamber music concert with Tufts University students has been postponed; a new date will be announced.
