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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 … The Tufts Sunday Concert Series presents the Tufts Symphony Orchestra performing Shostakovich's 9th Symphony and works by Missy Mazzoli and Tchaikovsky, under the direction of John Page. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must present a Tufts ID or a COVID vaccination card showing that they have …
Free
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Head over to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint to enjoy some Western Swing from sunny California (The Lucky Stars) and some honky tonk and rockabilly from Texas (Shaun Young Trio). Tickets are $20 through Eventbrite.
$20
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4 events,
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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 on the first Monday of the month. All materials will be provided. Sign-up is required through the library website.
Free
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The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Shona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister?" by Chitra Soundar. Check out the book from any Minuteman Library and bring your book with you. To register, email Sam Sednek of the library staff at ssednek@minlib.net.
Free
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The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 and up to swing by the Makerspace in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg building and test out something new or work on a project of your own. A staff member will be on hand to help but it is your design time.
Free
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5 events,
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.
Free
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The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library. Being discussed today will be the graphic novel "Just Roll With It" by Veronica Agarwal. You can check out the book from any Minuteman Library; bring it with you! To register, email Maddi Ranieri of the …
Free
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After two years of being closed due to COVID-19, the Gallery@Sanctuary is reopening with an exhibition honoring our collective experience and celebrating all we’ve created in response to how our lives have been altered during this *$#%* time. Organizers are creating a multi-media gallery installation and multiple interactive moments to memorialize and share our joys …
Free
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6 events,
The Medford Council on Aging and students in the Tufts University occupational therapy program present the final meeting of "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 …
Free
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.
Free
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In honor of Small Business Week, this evening's 4GoodVibes Virtual Shopping Event will be a BOGO Sale! That means, for various items shown, buy three and get one free, buy two and get one free, or buy one and get one free. This is a great night to stock up on some of your favorite … |
6 events,
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Advocates for Quality Aging, a student group at Tufts University, and the Medford Council on Aging present their final weekly book club for seniors this semester. Join Tufts students in reading and discussing books and short stories you love. Participate in person at the Senior Center or via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link, please …
Free
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.
Free
The 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 …
Free
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6 events,
Medford singer/songwriter Matt Heaton has taken his Fridays with Matt online singalong outdoors for livestreamed performances (weather permitting, of course). Check back here or on Matt's Facebook page for where you'll find Matt today.
Free
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The Medford youth drama company Spotlight Productions is offering a six-week musical theater class for those in grades 6 and up. Through a variety of songs and choreography, students will develop and strengthen their acting, vocal and dance technique. There will be a Showcase at the end of the sessions. Classes will take place from …
$300
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One-man band Big Jon Short provides free blues with your dinner at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Armed with foot percussion, a National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box reso-hillharp, Short’s high-energy performances tap into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the blues and its importance to … |
11 events,
The Medford Public Library presents its Saturday morning family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new 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 …
Free
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The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites volunteers to help perform a variety of chores to help spruce up the Brooks Estate. Come work for an hour or the morning. Gloves and tools provided, but pruners, loppers, etc., welcome. Wear work clothes; if you have a favorite pair of work gloves, bring them.. If you …
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CACHE in Medford invites you to the return of its Circle the Square Yard Sale. This large, multi-family sale will include housewares, jewelry, clothing, toys, books and more, with all proceeds going to support Circle the Square. No early-birds please. And enter a CACHE raffle to win four tickets to see Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (May … |
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3 events,
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Ultimate Tango School of Dance begins its May in-person group tango classes in the gymnasium at Andrews Middle School. The classes will meet for four Sundays: May 8, 15, 22 and 29. The schedule: Beginners, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Pre-Intermediate, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Pre-Advanced, 1 to …
$120
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 …
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Historic Medford presents a Mother's Day edition of its series of 10 trolley tours 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 …
$15
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2 events,
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The Medford Senior Center is offering a poetry class for seniors, led by author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware of Medford. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending this year. She also is the publisher of "Fresh! Literary Magazine," which publishes teen and adult writers locally …
Free
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This month's manga drawing session at the Medford Public Library will focus on eyes. 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. Questions? Contact Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net or 781-475-5735. …
Free
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6 events,
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.
Free
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The Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets in the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Being discussed today will be the picture book "What I Am" by Divya Srinivasan. Please bring your book with you when you come; books may be checked out from any Minuteman Library. To register, email Tamar Siegel …
Free
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The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to come learn manga drawing with Maddi Ranieri of the library staff. All skills welcome. Registration is required. Register by sending an email to Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net.
Free
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3 events,
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.
Free
The Medford Public Schools Fine Arts Department continues its series of spring concerts with a performance by the Medford High School Orchestra at Chevalier Theatre.
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The second Wednesday of the month is when to find three-time Boston Urban Music Award winner Athene Wilson and Friends performing at Tthe Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Wilson performs jazz, gospel and R&B in venues around Boston such as The House of Blues, Scullers Jazz Club and others. Free admission for the music; … |
7 events,
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.
Free
Join the zany and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0-3 but is fun for all! Because of the age of most of the participants, the library asks …
Free
The 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 …
Free
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6 events,
Summer-like weather is forecast today, perfect for Medford singer/songwriter Matt Heaton's Fridays with Matt outdoor singalong, taking place today at Victory Park on Winthrop Street. If you can't attend in person, catch the livestream on Matt's Facebook page.
Free
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After two years of being closed due to COVID-19, the Gallery@Sanctuary has reopened with an exhibition honoring our collective experience and celebrating all we’ve created in response to how our lives have been altered during this *$#%* time. The program, called “A Lasting Look,” tonight features a facilitated and interactive gathering where you can experience …
Free
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Boston Americana band The Old North performs during dinner at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. The lively trio plays an upbeat style of traditional folk music that blends the singer/songwriter genre with jazz, bluegrass and blues. The band is made up of an acoustic guitarist/singer Andrew O'Keeffe, electric lead guitarist Hayes Cummings, and Max … |
8 events,
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The Medford Family Network, in partnership with the Greater Boston Reading Council, presents its annual Character Literacy Breakfast at the McGlynn Elementary School playground. Activities will include a character-led Story Book Walk around the playground; free books and literacy information; movement and gross motor play; and a picture-taking with literacy characters Pete the Cat and …
Free
The Medford Public Library presents its Saturday morning family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new 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 …
Free
The first outdoor music show on the Cummings Patio at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library will be a live video shoot with Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys playing a short set of songs. |
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4 events,
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 … Chevalier Theatre presents "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live: Neighbor Day." Daniel Tiger and his family along with O the Owl, Miss Elaina, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, and more familiar friends will take audiences on an interactive adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others and celebrating new experiences. The live show features …
$27 – $75
The Tufts University Sunday Concert Series presents the Tufts Youth Philharmonic Orchestra performing its spring concert under the direction of John Page. Free; no tickets required. Due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must present a Tufts ID or a COVID vaccination card showing that they have been vaccinated and boosted. Others …
Free
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4 events,
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Today concludes the exhibit "Medford Memories" on view in the second-floor gallery and cafe at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. The exhibit features 33 paintings of Medford landmarks and scenes that were created by former Medford residents Christine Sena and Lydia Baldassarre during the pandemic.
Free
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The Medford Public Library is offering a publishing workshop designed for children ages 8 to 12 in homeschool. Ever wanted to author, illustrate, and publish your own book? This workshop will talk you through the process and teach you how to get your work on the library’s shelves. Registration is required by sending an email …
Free
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The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Creative Writing session in the Tech Lab of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Teens in middle school and high school are invited to create characters, build new worlds, write short stories, try new styles, play games, and more. Today's topic will be fanfiction. Sign-up …
Free
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4 events,
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.
Free
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The West Medford Community Center hosts its monthly Origami Folding Class. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there’s something for everyone in this free, in-person class. Learn step-by-step the art of paper folding or advanced origami shapes. Paper folding has been shown to aid relaxation, concentration, hand eye coordination and memory. Origami, paper …
Free
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After two years of being closed due to COVID-19, the Gallery@Sanctuary has reopened with an exhibition honoring our collective experience and celebrating all we’ve created in response to how our lives have been altered during this *$#%* time. The program, called “A Lasting Look,” continues gallery hours today from 4 to 7 p.m. Additional gallery …
Free
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5 events,
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.
Free
Castle of our Skins presents a special lecture-performance titled "Remembrance - An Evening of Music and History Sharing," featuring award-winning researcher, internationally recognized concert pianist and renowned public speaker Dr. Samantha Ege. Co-sponsored by the Tufts Department of Music, Dr. Ege will speak at 6 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. performance featuring solo and …
Free
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Tony Savarino's Savtones perform in their third Wednesday residency at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, joined tonight by special guest vocalist Danielle Miraglia. Savarino is a pillar of the Boston music scene. His original compositions are instrumentals focusing on guitar melodies. It's like instrumental Western Swing with some early jazz with some telecaster … |
7 events,
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.
Free
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Attention Medford seniors: Have you visited the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building, which opened in January? If not, sign up for the Medford Council on Aging's free van transportation to take you over. The van will leave the Medford Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. and return 1 p.m., allowing plenty of …
Free
The 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 …
Free
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6 events,
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The Medford Senior Center is hosting Senior Spring Festival that will feature live music, flower planting, cookie decorating, a wellness check center and board of health nurse on hand, information and resources, and more. Free box lunches are available; please call 781-396-6010 to sign up in advance for a box lunch. Face masks are encouraged …
Free
Medford singer/songwriter Matt Heaton presents his Fridays with Matt outdoor singalong at Playstead Park in West Medford. If you can't attend in person, catch the livestream on Matt's Facebook page.
Free
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Catch some island soul with your dinner as Toussaint the Liberator and his band perform at the Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. A staple of Boston’s rich and authentic music scene, Toussaint is the former Soulive frontman and lead singer of Band of Killers. He always brings his unique style of soul, a little … |
6 events,
The Medford Public Library presents its Saturday morning family story time (for ages 3 to 7) in the new 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 …
Free
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Matt and Shannon Heaton present a special Virtual Guided Session of standard Irish tunes played very slowly two times around, and then a bit faster the third time around. This is great for learning tunes by ear on the fly; for working on a second instrument; or for tone development. (Playing at this pace means …
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The Abbott Street String Band brings some old-timey music to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. This group of local old-time players formed at an Abbott Street residence during the pandemic. They feature acoustic instruments such as banjos, fiddles and guitars, and groove on the melodies of traditional fiddle tunes, dances and reels. Free … |
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2 events,
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 … Chevalier Theatre presents Dog Man: The Musical, a hilarious new production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants. "Dog Man" was an instant bestseller, and now has more than 23 million copies in print and translations available in more than 21 languages. Tickets are $25 to $42 through …
$25 – $42
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5 events,
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The Medford Senior Center is offering a poetry class for seniors, led by author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware of Medford. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending this year. She also is the publisher of "Fresh! Literary Magazine," which publishes teen and adult writers locally …
Free
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The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to Maker Monday at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Come explore, design, build and program in the makerspace! This class will have a different project or challenge presented at the start of the program and the group will use all their creative …
Free
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The Medford Public Library invites teens in middle school and high school to drop in for an afternoon of casual crafting. There will be a project available for you to work on, but you’re also welcome to create your own with the available materials. Meets in the Youth Services Program Room. No sign-up required; just …
Free
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3 events,
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Join instructor Jean in creating beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from beginners to experts.
Free
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After two years of being closed due to COVID-19, the Gallery@Sanctuary has reopened with an exhibition honoring our collective experience and celebrating all we’ve created in response to how our lives have been altered during this *$#%* time. The program, called “A Lasting Look,” continues gallery hours today from 4 to 7 p.m. Additional gallery …
Free
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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 buiding for a fun craft activity. All materials provided – just bring your creative brain and your imagination!
Free
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4 events,
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.
Free
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The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 and up to the third meeting of the Stop Motion Club, in the Maker Space of the Charlotte & William Bloomberg building. From that first spark of an idea to a shareable digital video, learn how to create your own stop motion animated movies using Legos, …
Free
The Medford Public Library Writers’ Workshop meets in a virtual format. The group, which usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, is always looking for new members so join the group to meet your community’s fellow scribblers and get feedback on your work. For information on how to participate and receive the Zoom …
Free
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6 events,
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.
Free
The 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 …
Free
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The Medford Public Library's Craft Night for teens in middle school and high school meets in the Youth Services Program Room at the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. This month, create your own design on a colorful T-shirt using a bleach pen. All materials will be provided. Sign-up is required through the online …
Free
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3 events,
Start your Memorial Day weekend fun by joining Medford singer/songwriter Matt Heaton for his Fridays with Matt outdoor singalong at Carr Park in North Medford. If you can't attend in person, catch the livestream on Matt's Facebook page.
Free
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The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back singer Lori Dow to deliver R&B, gospel contemporary gospel and jazz stylings with her infectious smile and warm, friendly soul. Influenced by vocalists Yolanda Adams, Teena Marie, CeCe Winans, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston and others, Dow is a former Urban Music Award winner … The Glen David Andrews Band brings their New Orleans-style electrifying combination of funk, R&B, jazz, gospel and Zydeco music to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Front man Andrews, who has been touring since age 14, brings a commanding voice and fierce trombone sound — both a powerful, emotional, and resonant blend of smoothness and grit …
$20 – $25
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4 events,
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Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with Diablogato's Party at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, presented by Rum Bar Records and Los Coronas CC. Enjoy live music by Jittery Jack, Diablogato, The Dogmatics, and Duck & Cover. All hot rods, customs, stockers and bikes welcome ($10 show car admission). Bone Up Brewing Company …
$10 – $20
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The Bad Choices All-Star Blues Band makes its debut at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Members are Ken Gardiner on drums, Dan Janis on fretless bass guitar, Fred Bement on harp, Jeff Taylor on keys, Robb Taylor on sax, and Mark Hobbs on guitar and vocals. Free admission for the music; reserve a … Darci Lynne, the "America's Got Talent" sensation who performed to sellout audiences at Chevalier Theatre in 2018 and also played at Chevalier in 2019, returns to Medford with her show "My Lips Are Sealed (Except When They're Not)." The singer/ventriloquist was the youngest (age 12) “America’s Got Talent” champion, winning the hearts of America with …
$31.50 – $51.50
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2 events,
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 …
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Noted historian Anthony Sammarco will be the guest host for today's Historic Medford trolley tour highlighting the city's rich history. The tour will highlight Cradock and his Plantation on the Mystic, the Massachusetts Bay Colony with Governor John Winthrop, the Mystic River, shipbuilding, bricks, rum, and the triangle trade between Boston-Africa-West Indies. You'll see the … Historic Medford Trolley Tour with Anthony Sammarco Read More »
$15
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1 event,
The City of Medford’s traditional Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, and all community members are invited to attend. For those not able to attend, the ceremony will be aired on Medford Community Media. |
4 events,
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.
Free
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Today is the closing day for "Forever in Ten Days," a Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition presented by Tufts University Art Galleries and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. "Forever in Ten Days" features 13 artists, who have similarly pursued the rigorous act of becoming a Master of Fine Art …
Free
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The Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up, in the Youth Services Program Room of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Being discussed today will be "Quincredible, v. 1" by Rodney Barnes. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up …
Free
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3 events,
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As a prelude to the City of Medford's Pride Month events, Grace Episcopal Church is hosting Love Wins: A Medford Pride Interfaith Celebration of community prayer, healing, blessings, song and joy. The event also will be livestreamed on Facebook.
Free
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The first Wednesday of the month means it's Conscious Reggae Band night at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. 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 … Chevalier Theatre welcomes back the Gipsy Kings, featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo. Melding deep-heated flamenco, rumba, salsa and pop to the tune of 20 million albums sold, the Grammy Award-winning hit-makers behind "Bamboléo" celebrate in their very own, blistering tradition – taking audiences back to the south of France with flamenco guitars and booming …
$41.50 – $71.50
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7 events,
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.
Free
The 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 …
Free
The City of Medford begins a series of Pride Month events with a flag raising at City Hall. Hear from members of the Medford Pride Planning Committee and the Medford High School Gay/Straight Alliance; Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn; Medford poet laureate Terry E. Carter; Gigi Gill, the "Official Gay Queen of Salem, Mass., and more. Pride …
Free
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2 events,
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One-man band Big Jon Short provides free blues with your dinner at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge. Armed with foot percussion, a National Reso-phonic Guitar and Lowebow cigar-box reso-hillharp, Short’s high-energy performances tap into the heart of the songs, regional styles, and folklore of the blues and its importance to …
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The West Medford Community Center presents its monthly Words and Music program. Hosted by Terry E. Carter, the evening will include a conversation with Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn and the musical stylings of Boston-based vocalist Athene Wilson and keyboard virtuoso Rollins Ross. The mayor will talk about community, family, neighborhood development, education, COVID-19, public safety and … |
6 events,
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The Medford Public Library invites everyone to a celebration of the new Charlotte & William Bloomberg library building, which opened in January. There will be craft activities, a scavenger hunt, photo booth, historical map display, and more. Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn will preside over a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. The day also will mark the …
Free
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Matt and Shannon Heaton present their monthly Virtual Guided Session. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who just enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for moderately paced Irish tunes and upbeat chat and connection with other trad music lovers. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon's website. Join the global community in the live session …
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Closing its spring season the day before World Environment Day, the Kalliope Reed Quintet will perform a benefit concert for the Mystic River Watershed Association. Performed in the recently opened Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building run on 100% renewable energy (the first library of its kind in the state), Kalliope will perform … |