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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 …
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The City of Medford concludes its series of Pride Month events with a Pride Celebration at the Madeline Dugger Andrews Middle School field. Join the All-Are-Welcome Walking Parade that steps off from Hormel Stadium at 1:30 p.m., followed by a performance of fancy flagwork by the New England Colorguard at 1:45. Live music begins at …
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Historic Medford presents its final spring 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 Crocker Lawrence and the Lawrence Light …
$15
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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 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, choose your own adventure. Sign-up … Teen Creative Writing: Choose Your Own Adventure Read More »
Free
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Mystic Makerspace presents Making Monday at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library, a monthly chance to gather and be creative! For this month's session, bring your own project to work on or make wire and bead creations such as suncatchers, ornaments or other hanging decorations. This event is for ages 16 and over. … Mystic Makerspace Making Monday: Wire and Bead Creations Read More »
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 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 "The Girl from the Sea" by Molly Knox Ostertag. This book is available for pickup in the … Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: The Girl from the Sea Read More »
Free
The Medford Public Library welcomes author Ted Reinstein for a talk on his book "Before Brooklyn: The Unsung Heroes Who Helped Break Baseball’s Color Barrier." Join Ted Reinstein as he tells the story of the little-known heroes who fought segregation in baseball, but have remained largely unknown. One of the book’s main unsung heroes is West …
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 visit the Stop Motion Studio in the Maker Space of the Charlotte & William Bloomberg building. Plot, film and edit your own stop motion animated movies using Legos, paper, and more. Sign-up is required through the library website. Space is limited, so be …
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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8 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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Week 4 of the Medford Farmers Market, the "School's Out Summer Fun" edition, will feature live folk and children's music from Alex Cumming from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and the acoustic guitar duo of Rishava Green and Adam Ritchie from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit the market's website for the list of this week's 19 … Alex Cumming, Rishava Green and Adam Ritchie at Medford Farmers Market Read More » |
2 events,
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Just in time for celebrating Independence Day, the Medford Senior Center is offering a Red, White and Blue Paper Craft class for seniors led by Community Outreach Coordinator Grace Albert. Cost is $2 per person, required at the time of reservation. Seats are limited. Call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010.
$2
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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 … |
2 events,
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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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Keri Anderson and The Funk It Band bring a tasty mix of vintage R&B, soul, funk and electric blues to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Anderson, aka “Little Sugar,” has a broad range of musical styles. She'll be joined by bandmates Clay Brown on guitar, Rich Stanard on drums and Matt McManamon on … |
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Come to the Condon Band Shell for the July Brass Party, a free, family friendly afternoon of live, local music. Magnificent Danger will get the music started at 12:30 p.m., followed by School of HONK! at 1:30, Conical Cocophony at 2:30, and the Fly By Brass Band at 3:30. Bring your friends, pack a picnic, …
Free
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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1 event,
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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4 events,
Medford author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware is hosting a class on the art of writing poetry and short stories at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in July and August at the Medford Senior Center. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending this year. She also is …
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
The Medford Public Library presents the virtual event "From Uptown Girls to Downton Abbey: How American Gilded Age Heiresses Invaded the British Aristocracy." Fans of “Downton Abbey” and “The Gilded Age” will delight as Anglophile and former U.K. resident Claire Evans recounts the tales of some of the famously loaded young Americans who infused bank accounts of …
Free
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5 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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Week 5 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Three at Home from 3 to 5 p.m. If Bruce Springsteen and Sara Bareilles formed a duo, put it through a Black Keys fuzz pedal, and added the blues and harmonies that made Fleetwood Mac famous, you would get Three At Home. Visit … |
4 events,
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Friends of the Middlesex Fells presents a Middlesex Fells History Walk led by Doug Heath, co-author of the book "The Lost Mill Village of Middlesex Fells." Hike along centuries-old roads and explore quarries that produced stone used to build the Cradock Bridge over the Mystic River and walkways of the Boston Common. Along the way, …
Free
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The Erin Harpe Country Blues Duo returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint for the first time in two years. The award-winning duo features Erin on acoustic guitars, vocals, kazoo and foot percussion, and husband Jim Countryman on ukulele bass and backing vocals. Their newest album, "Meet Me In The Middle," was named …
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Redemption Hill Church presents its annual Summer Movie Night on the lawn at Barry Park, featuring the 2010 computer-animated film "How to Train Your Dragon." There will be family games and activities offered at 7:30, with the film starting at dusk (running time is 98 minutes). Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Redemption Hill will …
Free
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After a two-year hiatus, the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) is holding its popular summer picnic on the grounds of the historic Brooks Estate. The event includes tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor, food, M-BELT's famous raffle, and other fun. M-BELT supplies the hot dogs, burgers/veggie burgers and soft drinks. Guests are welcome to bring …
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Frankie Boy & the Blues Express performs as you dine at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Enjoy home-grown real electric blues with Chicago and Texas roots. Admission is free for the music; if you plan to have dinner, reserve a table.
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The Condon Band Shell park is the new location this summer for Ultimate Tango School of Dance’s free Tango in the Park series. For savvy tangueros and beginners alike, the weekly milonga en plein air, performance, and beginner lessons will be presented on eight consecutive Saturday evenings, from July 9 through August 27, from 6:30 … |
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The Medford Recreation Department invites you to bring the family and your creativity to LoConte Rink for Paint the Ice! Families will receive a box of paint to paint the ice with any artwork you desire. Be sure to take pictures of your artwork. At the end of the event, the paint will be cleaned …
$3 – $5
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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Irish fiddlers Ellery Klein and Laurel Martin, along with dancer Kieran Jordan and accompanist Jim Prendergast, present a concert of traditional Irish melodies that invite us to consider our connection to the natural world. All the tunes are named after birds, farm animals, plants and natural features, composed by musicians whose lives were intertwined with … Stop & Listen: Irish Music’s Invitation to Observe Read More »
Free
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4 events,
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Spotlight Productions is offering a two-week musical theatre workshop for ages 7 to 16, perfect for those seeking to build upon their musical theatre talent, as well as for those stepping on stage for the first time. Sessions will take place at Medford High School from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday, July 11 to …
$625
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Medford High School tennis coach Drew Hendrickson is leading a tennis and ELA program for ages 7 through 13 that will offer fast-paced and fun tennis classes coupled with a reading and writing program led by a certified teacher. The tennis portion will be fun, instructive and support teamwork and sportsmanship. Students will learn all …
$240 – $260
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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. All materials will be provided. Sign-up is required through the library website.
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 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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The Medford Family Network begins its schedule of six outdoor summer concerts by presenting family favorite Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys performing at Wright's Pond. Join Matt and his bandmates for music, sing-a-longs, movement and dance. There also will be free books and community information available. Family activities will take place from 5 to … Medford Family Concert: Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys Read More »
Free
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3 events,
Medford author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware is hosting a class on the art of writing poetry and short stories at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in July and August at the Medford Senior Center. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending this year. She also is …
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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Fives are wild tonight at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, as five of the venue's favorite bands will each take the stage to perform five-song sets. Hear bands fronted by members of Coywolf Johnson, Mynx, Mystic Soul Power, The Bad Choices All-Star Blues Band and Johnny and the Machine. With very special guests … |
7 events,
Join the hilarious 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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Week 6 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Mike Ho from 3 to 5 p.m., and students from the Ellery Klein Fiddle and Violin Studio from 5 to 6 p.m. Ho is a Boston-area singer/songwriter, performing six decades and multiple genres of music: Americana, folk, rock, pop, blues, alternative, bluegrass and … Mike Ho, Ellery Klein Fiddle and Violin Studio at Medford Farmers Market Read More » |
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The Medford Recreation Department if offering a Pilates and Headband Making event for ages 13 to 18. Join Michaela Watts from Reimagym and her fun twist of a Pilates fitness class after creating a personalized headband at the Condon Shell. The class will feature POP Pilates, a super fun dance on the mat inspired by …
$5
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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 … The Medford Recreation Department continues its summer outdoor movie series with a showing of "Space Jam" at the Condon Shell. The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m., but come an hour earlier as the Rec Department will have music and lawn games set up in the field, along with free popcorn. Please bring a blanket, …
Free
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Medford historian Dee Morris resumes her popular walking tours with "A Rare Blend - Our Early Library and Its Neighbors," a stroll around the Medford Public Library neighborhood. Back in 1875, Thatcher Magoun Jr. presented Medford with an amazing gift, his father’s High Street mansion, which became the city's first library. The transformed building featured … Walking Tour: A Rare Blend – Our Early Library and Its Neighbors Read More »
Free
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Matt and Shannon Heaton present their monthly "Slow. Slow. Fast(er)! Virtual Guided Session. Tune learners or second instrument players are invited to this special hour-long session with standard Irish tunes played slowly two times around, then quickly once — but not too quickly! Join the global community in the live session via YouTube. Cost is free, …
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The Medford Chamber of Commerce is again hosting Clippership Day on Clippership Drive in Medford Square. This fun-filled community event will feature a DJ, games and activities for children, food, a beer garden with Winter Hill Brewery, and more! Interested businesses and organizations can sign up to participate at https://medfordchamberma.com/form/view/23569. |
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3 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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WalkMedford and the Medford Recreation Department are sponsoring a guided walk to help you experience the Medford Art Council's "Sound on Mystic" nature, music, art and spoken word immersive experience along the Mystic River. Walk a portion of the route in a group with two of the installation's creators, Ian Coss and Gary Roberts, and …
Free
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint welcomes the Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue for an evening of music marrying soul power and jam band liberation, gospel, blues and righteous R&B. The Memphis quintet features Tierinii Jackson (lead vocals), Ori Naftaly (guitar), Jeremy Powell (keyboards), Tikyra Jackson (drums, vocals) and Evan Sarver (bass guitar). General admission tickets …
$20
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Medford High School tennis coach Drew Hendrickson is leading a tennis and ELA program for ages 7 through 13 offering fast-paced and fun tennis classes coupled with a reading and writing program led by a certified teacher. The tennis portion is fun, instructive and support teamwork and sportsmanship. Students learn all basic tennis skills, participate …
$240 – $260
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Angelina Mejia, owner of Love ya MA Art for Kids in Fulton Heights, is presenting another series of summer art classes for ages 6 to 14. This week's class will be based on Henri Matisse. Participants will re-create art pieces in the Matisse style, painting with acrylics and water colors and using markers and colored …
$35 – $175
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The Dance Studio is offering a five-day Music Video Rising Stars Camp for dancers in grades 2 to 5, Monday through Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn multiple …
$140
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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 …
Free
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The Medford Family Network continues its summer concert series by presenting Vanessa Trien and her band the Jumping Monkeys at Wright's Pond. Join Vanessa and her bandmates for music, sing-a-longs, … Medford Family Concert: Vanessa Trien & the Jumping Monkeys Read More »
Free
Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library as she shows the fundamentals of …
Free
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5 events,
Medford author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware is hosting a class on the art of writing poetry and short stories at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in July and August at …
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 …
Free
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The Medford Public Library presents a Decorative Sign Art workshop for ages 8 to 12. Make a fun wooden sign for your room, your desk, or anywhere you think a sign …
Free
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9 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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The Medford Public Library presents a Stop Motion Movie Workshop for kids age 8 to 12. Create your own stop motion movie masterpiece using legos, construction paper, and more. Registration required. Email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@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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3 events,
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The Medford Public Library presents its first Spanish language singalong, led by Marcos Valles of Rockabye Beats. Valles founded Rockabye Beats following a 15-year career as a drummer, singer, and …
Free
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The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint welcomes Ms. Vee and a Badass Band for an evening of blues and soul. Lead vocalist Ms. Vee (Valyria Arnold) is a 2020 … Medford youth musical theater organization Spotlight Productions culminates its two-week musical theatre workshop for ages 7 to 16 with a production of Disney's “Moana Jr.” Please note that the location …
$10
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4 events,
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Colleen's of Medford Square is hosting a pop-up event featuring Swarna Ramdass of Little Moy Organics and Abbie Groff of New England Apothecary. Little Moy is an organic and sustainable … Colleen’s Pop-up: Little Moy Organics, New England Apothecary Read More »
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Andrews Middle School is hosting Boston's first Bangladeshi American cultural festival. Hundreds of voices will sing traditional music including Lalon Shah's song and Hasan Raja's song. There will be songs of Bhava Pagla, Noor Jalal and Abdul Karim, plus Rabi Thakur's songs, Nazrul's songs, band's songs and country songs. Free and open to all.
Free
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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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3 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 comedian and actor Ben Schwartz and Friends. Schwartz is best known for portraying Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation." Other roles include Clyde Oberholt …
$45 – $89
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The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint welcomes back Thelma and the Sleaze, the band that played on the restaurant's opening night in the summer of 2019! Thelma and the Sleaze is an independent all-female, queer southern rock band from Nashville. The group is the brainchild of lead vocalist and guitar player Lauren "LG" Gilbert and …
$12 – $15
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6 events,
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Spotlight Productions is offering a two-week musical theatre workshop for ages 7 to 16, perfect for those seeking to build upon their musical theatre talent, as well as for those stepping on stage for the first time. The workshop includes singing, dancing, acting, swimming, theatre games and more. Sessions will take place at Medford High …
$625
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Medford High School tennis coach Drew Hendrickson is leading a tennis and ELA program for ages 7 through 13 that offers fast-paced and fun tennis classes coupled with a reading and writing program led by a certified teacher. The tennis portion is fun, instructive and support teamwork and sportsmanship. Students learn all basic tennis skills, …
$240 – $260
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The Dance Studio is offering a five-day Advanced Technique Camp for high school age dancers, Monday through Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn multiple styles of dance throughout the week: hip hop, jazz, ballet, modern/lyrical, and acro. Dancers will work on technique and will learn two routines that will be showcased on the …
$140
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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
The Medford Public Library invites school-aged children to join a STEMSpark educator to be an engineer! In this 30-minute class, you will enter the world of classic fairytales and use the engineering design cycle to solve problems for some of your favorite characters. Registration is required. Email Sam Sednek of the library staff at ssednek@minlib.net. …
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 "Himawari House" by Harmony Becker. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is …
Free
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6 events,
Medford author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware is hosting a class on the art of writing poetry and short stories at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in July and August at the Medford Senior Center. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending this year. She also is …
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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The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 and up to visit the Stop Motion Studio in the Maker Space of the Charlotte & William Bloomberg building. Plot, film and edit your own stop motion animated movies using Legos, paper, and more. Sign-up is required through the library calendar online. Space is limited, so …
Free
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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
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Week 8 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by folk singer Alex Fam from 3 to 5 p.m., and the accordion-fueled bluegrass, Americana and Celtic folk tunes of Kier Byrnes & Friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit the market's website for the list of this week's vendors, which include Henna Inspired: … Alex Fam, Kier Byrnes & Friends at Medford Farmers Market Read More » |
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The Medford Public Library presents an Introduction to Weaving class for ages 8 to 12. Come learn the basics of weaving and test out your skills with this introduction challenge. Registration is required. Please email Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net to register.
Free
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint welcomes Eli Lev for an evening of originals and covers. Lev pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment — songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. Prior to becoming a full-time musician, the Maryland native spent three …
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ArtsMedford continues its free summer concert series, "Live and Local: Music in Medford Square," with a performance by JD Debris & the Melee. Enjoy and evennig of Brazil-inspired Latin soul with pop hooks at Riverside Plaza.
Free
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5 events,
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Los Angeles-based musician Gnyus, who will be in town to perform tonight at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, is presenting "Summer of Love," a free afternoon of music for the community at the Condon Band Shell. Born Kevin A. Grace in Cambridge, Gnyus grew up in West Medford. Over the years starting at …
Free
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The West Medford Senior Club invites to community to its annual Grand Ol' Barbeque fundraiser for the West Medford Community Center. Menu choices (dine-in or pick up) are a BBQ Pork Ribs Dinner ($25) or a BBQ Chicken Dinner ($20). All proceeds benefit the West Medford Community Center, a CACHE member. To order tickets, please …
$20 – $25
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Haydee Irizarry makes her debut at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, performing a free solo show during dinner. A classically trained, multi-instrumentalist and composer with an intensely rich contralto, Haydee fronts the metal group Carnivora. Known as the Metal Selena, she is one of the most intense, passionate and talented performers in New … |
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3 events,
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The Ford Tavern, a new restaurant on Locust Street, is hosting a 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 a painting project they can take home. For $15 per child, you get …
$15
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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The Medford Chess Club, which usually meets on Saturdays, has shifted this weekend's meetup to Sunday, July 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. Some people from the Jamaica Plain Chess Club will drop by for a friendly match. If you would like to play (beginners are welcome) please preregister at the following link: https://www.jamaicaplainchess.com/matches The …
Free
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4 events,
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Medford High School tennis coach Drew Hendrickson is leading a tennis and ELA program for ages 7 through 13 that offers fast-paced and fun tennis classes coupled with a reading and writing program led by a certified teacher. The tennis portion is fun, instructive and support teamwork and sportsmanship. Students learn all basic tennis skills, …
$240 – $260
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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. All materials will be provided. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
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Matt Heaton, the Medford frontman for The Electric Heaters retrosonic surf band, invites you to wind down your Monday with his solo Surf Guitar Happy Hour. Tune in to the livestream on the Electric Heaters Facebook page.
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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.
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Medford author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware is hosting a class on the art of writing poetry and short stories at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in July and August at the Medford Senior Center. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending this year. She also is …
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The Mystic River Watershed Association and GreenRoots ECO Youth are co-hosting a Mystic Youth Celebration along the river in Medford. Stop by for art, games, ice cream, and opportunities to connect and learn with other youth from throughout the watershed, including the opportunity to participate in a 45-minute environmental justice workshop led by GreenRoots ECO …
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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.
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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.
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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 …
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Week 9 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by pop/R&B and Latin vocalist Precious Perez from 3 to 5 p.m. Visit the market's website for the list of this week's vendors, which include Beads by Beardslee and Henna Inspired: Artwork and Design by Karyn Alzayer (last appearance of the season). In conjunction … |
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The award-winning country/blues 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 … Medford youth musical theater organization Spotlight Productions culminates its two-week musical theatre workshop for ages 7 to 16 with a production of "Suessical Jr." at the McGlynn Middle School Auditorium. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage as the audience is transported …
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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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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 … Ultimate Tango School of Dance continues its free Tango in the Park series at the Condon Shell. For savvy tangueros and beginners alike, the evening begins with milonga en plein air at 6:30, followed by a one-song performance show/exhibition at 7:15, then beginner lessons from 7:30 to 8:30. Register through the Ultimate Tango website. The … |