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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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The Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss “The Boy Who Loved Maps" by Kari Allen. Email Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net to register and get your book.
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Come to the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library for a Mystic Makerspace workshop to create vintage book mobiles and garlands. You'll use old books to create beautiful decorations to liven up your home this winter. For ages 16 and over. Registration required through the library's online calendar.
Free
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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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The Porch welcomes the stripped-down, exciting blues duo of Troy Mercy (guitar and vocals) and Marco Giovino (drums and percussive instruments) for an evening of free music with your dinner. Reservations recommended to be assured of a table for dinner. |
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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.
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 …
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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 …
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The Medford Public Library invites home schooled tweens and teens ages 11 and up to its new Home School Craft Club. Learn and make a new craft every month. Meets in the Maker Space. All materials provided. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Questions? Contact Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.netor 781-475-5735.
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The Medford Public Library begins an nine-week course of Spanish lessons designed for children ages 3 to 7. Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Other class dates (all Fridays) are January 13, 20 and 27; February 3, 10 and 24 (no class on February 17); and March 3. Registration is required. Email Tamar Siegel …
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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 … |
8 events,
The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 …
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The Medford Public Library begins an nine-week course of Spanish lessons designed for children ages 8 to 12. Learn words and parts of Hispanic culture. Other class dates (all Saturdays) are January 14, 21 and 28; February 4, 11 and 25 (no class on February 18); and March 4. Registration is required. Email Tamar Siegel …
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The Medford Public Library begins a nine-week Spanish Language Class for adults. In this fun, interactive class you will learn a traditional Hispanic recipe like the popular guacamole from Mexico along with vocabulary, facts about the country’s recipe, and more. As you work our way through the eight-session course, you will amass a great vocabulary …
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Ultimate Tango School of Dance begins its January cycle of progressive tango classes. The four-week sessions continue every Sunday through January 29. The schedule: Beginners, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Intermediate, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Pre-Intermediate, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; and Pre-Advanced, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost for each class (4 sessions, 6 hours …
$35 – $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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The Medford Public Library continues its monthly eight-part Zoom series on art appreciation with Jane Oneail, the founder of Culturally Curious, an arts education consulting firm specializing in art appreciation programs. Today's session is "Sunflowers and Starry Nights: The Genius of Van Gogh." Jane Oneail holds a master’s in art history from Boston University and …
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The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group gathers to discuss "Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions" by Mario Giordano. The group normally meets on the first Monday of the month; this month's session is on the second Monday due to the holidays. Register through the library's online calendar. Upcoming books on the schedule … Monday Morning Mysteries: Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions Read More »
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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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The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 and up to swing by the Makerspace in the 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. Children are required to have an …
Free
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The Medford Family Network is offering a beginner English course for speakers of other languages (ESOL). The class is open to parents or caregivers who live/work in Medford with at least one child age birth to 8. The 10-session morning class will be held weekly on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., from January 10 …
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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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The Medford Public library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to come to a Manga drawing class with Maddi Ranieri. Registration is required; email Maddi at mranieri@minlib.net.
Free
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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.
Free
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The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "Science Comics: Solar System" by Jon Chad and Rosemary Rosco. Email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net to register and get your book in advance.
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The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 and up to learn a new skill this winter: lettering. The class will focus on the basics of lettering in a bunch of different styles, and experiment with a variety of markers and pens. Get creative and take home your own frame-worthy hand-lettered quote! Advance registration …
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Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. 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 that everyone …
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 …
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The Medford Public Library’s BookTok Book Club for teens in high school meets to talk about all things books with other readers. Did #BookTok make you read it? Let’s talk about it. There will be a small craft available for you to work on while you talk. Meets in the Teen Section. No sign-up needed, …
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Join Medford Public Library Director Barbara Kerr for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No assigned reading or registration required, just drop in. However, please RSVP if you are able so organizers know how much coffee to make!
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Tonight's live music at The Porch features Sarah Levecque, a songwriter and guitarist who moves easily between the sturdy roots of American music. Influenced in equal parts by early blues, country, folk, and rock music. Free admission for the music; reserve a table if you plan to have dinner. |
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4GoodVibes begins its first virtual craft fair of the new year, feature more than 50 artists selling handmade items. This event takes place on Facebook is open to vendors from both inside and outside of 4Goodvibes, so you will see lots of items not carried in-store! There also will be auctions, games, prizes, raffles, live … 4GoodVibes Love Is In the Air Virtual Craft Fair Read More » The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 …
Free
The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Stop into the second-floor gallery area for a friendly game of chess. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members who are willing to teach you the rules if you're new to the …
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Temple Shalom invites you to sing, play, dance and pray with Cantor Josh Rosenberg at a Family Concert at the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Jewish Community Center. This event is perfect for ages 0-9 but everyone is invited. Tickets are $10 per family. Register at tinyurl.com/dvce6z37 or purchase tickets at the door.
$10
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 West Medford Community Center invites the community to its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, “Creating the Change.” Come reflect on Dr. King’s teachings and on the meaning of a beloved community, creating positive change for our communities and addressing equity and equality for all. The program will include music, poetry, and conversation. … Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration: Creating the Change Read More »
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The Medford Family Network presents a Spanish Fun Program facilitated by Esther Gomez for those families who live or work in Medford. Shop the Market "Mercado" with coins, watch a puppet show in Spanish, enjoy a magic show with scarves, and have some fun with animal masks. There will be two sessions: from 3 to …
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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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The Medford Public Library presents a Silly Sculptures Craft Class for school-aged children (age 6 and up). Join Tamar Siegel as she takes you on a wild adventure. Play with different materials and make your own springy, silly, wild sculpture. Email Tamar at tsiegel@minlib.net to register.
Free
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 …
$10 – $35
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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
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This month's manga drawing session at the Medford Public Library will focus on fantasy characters. 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 required; register through the library's online calendar. Questions? Contact …
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The third Wednesday of the month brings Tony Savarino's Savtones back to perform at The Porch. 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. This month's special guest performer will be … |
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 presents another edition of Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 6 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.
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The Medford Council on Aging is hosting a Chinese New Year celebration at the Medford Senior Center sponsored by Beatrice Lee. Chinese New Year 2023 begins the Year of the Rabbit, more specifically, the Water Rabbit. Enjoy a Chinese luncheon of salt-and-pepper chicken wings, baked shrimp with garlic, pork lo mein, steamed white rice, the …
$2
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The Porch begins a new third Friday soul music night series featuring Jonathan Gramling. Co-founder of critically acclaimed Afropolitan band Soulfège, Gramling has performed on four continents, in 44 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico in a variety of languages and genres. His deep interest in discovering the roots of soul music around the world has …
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The Conscious Band returns to The Porch to host another Reggae Dance Party. 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 on bass; Bobin's son Tariq Nicholson on …
$10
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5 events,
The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 …
Free
The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Stop into the second-floor gallery area for a friendly game of chess. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members who are willing to teach you the rules if you're new to the …
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Matt and Shannon Heaton host their second of their bimonthly Virtual Guided Sessions for January. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who 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 … |
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Singer/songwriter Corin Ashley provides some Sunday afternoon music at The Ford Tavern. Ashley led Boston mod-pop heroes The Pills in the 2000s and was touring bass player for seminal chamber-pop band Cardinal. He recovered from a 2016 stroke to record the album "Broken Biscuits" as well as to performing live. 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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Matt Heaton & the Outside Toys will present an hour of family music at the Medford Brewing Company Taproom, which recently opened on Harvard Avenue in West Medford. A Medford resident, Heaton has a large following for his family/kid/children's music, concerts, classes and sing-alongs. Medford Brewing Company was co-founded by Nick Bolitho and Max Heinegg … Matt Heaton & the Outside Toys at Medford Brewing Read More » |
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The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Creative Writing session in the Youth Services Program Room of the 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 session will focus on …
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The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss “Mia Mayhem is a Superhero!” by Kara West. Email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff by email at mranieri@minlib.net to register and get your book.
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The Medford Public Library continues its series with financial literacy educator Joan Trainer facilitating a discussions with teens in high school about money – how we think about it, how it fits into our lives, and how not to get carried away with it. She will also provide clarification to money terms and answer questions. …
Free
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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.
Free
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Tufts University Art Galleries opens the exhibition “re:imagining collections,” in which five artists reconsider and readdress Tufts’ collection of relatively understudied antiquities from the Americas and the Mediterranean. The collection includes some 200 objects that date from the fifth century BCE to the seventh century CE, including early Greco-Roman ceramics and stone carvings, and a …
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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 …
$10 – $35
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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
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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's online calendar. Space is limited, so …
Free
The Medford Public Library debuts its Spice Club program with chef Alexis Winder-Daniel. Join Chef Lexi as she walks you through the in and outs of cooking with sumac. Register through the library's online calendar to get your own packet of spice to try at home.
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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
Tufts University Art Galleries celebrates this week’s opening of the exhibition “re:imagining collections” with the debut performance of “Before and After (Object Lesson)” by artist and choreographer NIC Kay. “Before and After (Object Lesson)” is one of five new commissions by Tufts Art Galleries for “re:imagining collections,” a group exhibition that reconsiders the university’s antiquities …
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Members of the Tufts Youth Philharmonic perform a concert to benefit their program. John Page, director. Free admission; no tickets required. Donations to the Youth Philharmonic may be made throug the Tufts online giving portal. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must be prepared to present a Tufts ID or …
Free
The Stan Martin Band returns to The Porch as part of the Fourth Friday Country series, bringing that Bakersfield sound that will make Western Swing dancers and two-steppers rejoice! Lovers of sweet harmonies too! Free admission for the music; reserve a table if you plan to have dinner. The Roberts Elementary School PTO is presenting Bullets in the Bathtub, a murder mystery, at the Medford Elks Lodge. Gather your friends and family (adults only) for a fun night trying to solve a crime. Tickets are $35; to order. send an email to medfordrobertspto@gmail.com. Guest may bring their own food (due to delivery restrictions) …
$35
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The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 …
Free
The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Stop into the second-floor gallery area for a friendly game of chess. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members who are willing to teach you the rules if you're new to the …
Free
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The Porch invites you to come enjoy an informal country music session with the Faux-billy Dough Boys celebrating the works of Hank Williams and contemporaries. It will be performed by four-fifths of the Busted Jug Band: Jeremy Lyons (Vapors of Morphine), Mark Earley (Mean Black Spider), Kevin Byrne and Dennis Poitras. Free admission for the … |
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Back again 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 …
$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 … The Tufts Sunday Concert Series presents "Les Caractères de la Danse," music and dance from France's "Ancien Règime" and starring dancers Camilla Finlay and Ken Pierce. The program will feature ballroom and theater dances reconstructed from Beauchamps-Feuillet dance notation, as well as original choreography in period style. As music for solo dancers, the program will … Tufts Sunday Concert: Les Caractères de la Danse Read More »
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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. Choose from a variety of provided craft supplies (duct tape, button maker, and more) and work on whatever project you’d like using what’s available. Meets in the Youth Services Program Room. No sign-up required; …
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Tufts University invites the community to its annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, presented in person and also available via livestream. This year's theme, " 'We Don't Have Much Time:' Raising Consciousness and Building the Future Now," is inspired by a series of lectures King offered in 1968 that were published as a …
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The Medford Public Library offers another drop-in time specifically for adults at the new Makerspace in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Tools and supplies are provided. The next date for the adult drop-in will be Monday, February 27.
Free
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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.
Free
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The Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up. Being discussed today will be "Maker Comics: Bake Like a Pro!" by Falynn Koch. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library calendar online. Important note: This book includes … Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Maker Comics: Bake Like a Pro! Read More »
Free
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 …
$10 – $35
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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
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The Medford Public Library is holding a Lunar New Year Celebration designed for school-aged children and their families. Come celebrate Lunar New Year by learning about the art of rice dough sculptures. Chinese Cultural Connection will be on hand us to talk about these traditional sculptures and teach the process. Registration is required. Email Sam … Lunar New Year Celebration for School-Aged Children Read More »
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Hendrik (Henny) Gideonse, the audio engineer at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, leads his band Coywolf Johnson in an evening of spirituals and blues. Hendrik sings and play bass, with Tony Savarino playing guitars, and Marco Giovino playing drums. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner. |
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
Students in the Tufts University Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program are facilitating another crafts program for seniors at the Medford Senior Center, this semester on Thursdays right after the lunch hour. Have fun, be creative, and take home a seasonal craft. Classes cost $3 (for materials); pay at the door with cash or check. Registration …
$3
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The Medford Public Library invites home schooled tweens and teens ages 11 and up to its monthly Home School Maker Club. Learn and make something new each month. Meets in the Maker Space. All materials provided. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Questions? Contact Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.net or 781-475-5735.
Free
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One-man band Big Jon Short provides the First Friday Blues at The Porch. 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 American music. Free admission for the music; reserve a …
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The West Medford Community Center begins its 2023 season of Words and Music with a Black History Month themed program. The Words portion will feature a conversation with Jillian Harvey, the newly elected president of the Mystic Valley Branch NAACP, whose district includes Medford. Hear Harvey’s views on mission, membership, and moving the local dials …
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The Medford Public Library presents a Saturday morning 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 …
Free
The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Stop into the second-floor gallery area for a friendly game of chess. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members who are willing to teach you the rules if you're new to the …
Free
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The Mystic Makerspace invites you to come to this workshop and learn how to make crocheted wire jewelry. The instructor will walk you through using crochet hooks with wire and beads to create a necklace. Knowledge of crochet is not required. For ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Free
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