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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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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.
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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 »
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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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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.
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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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4 events,
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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.
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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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9 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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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.
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The Medford Recreation Department invites kids in grades 1 to 5 to enter into the magical and exciting world of chess with Chess Wizards. You will participate in epic chess games, fun and interactive lessons, tournaments, team matches, trivia and more. The program runs for eight Sundays from February 5 through April 2 (no session …
$170 – $180
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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Frosty the Snowman is coming to the Medford Recreation Department's public skating at LoConte Rink. Get your photo taken with Frosty and create a snow-themed craft in the lobby. No registration required.
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The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group gathers to discuss "The Thursday Murder Club" by Richard Osman. Register through the library's online calendar. The next title will be "The Magpie Murders" by Anthony Horowitz (March 6 meeting).
Free
The new semester's first Granoff Music Center Colloquium at Tufts University features SUNY-Albany assistant professor and ethnomusicologist Kyra Gaunt on the topic, "Uttered Silence: A Black Feminist Ethnomusicology as Care and Repair." Gaunt will speak on anti-Blackness and the particular f*ckery Black girls face online and in real life around twerking and voice. She is … Granoff Colloquium: Kyra Gaunt – Uttered Silence 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.
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 Recreation Department is offering an eight-class painting program, Little Painters, for children ages 2 to 5. Each week, kids can get creative with different painting projects including ceramics, suncatchers, birdhouses, and more. The program runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Tuesdays from February 7 through April 4 (no class on February 21 …
$64 – $80
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The Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss “Extra Yarn" by Mac Barnett. Email Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net to register and get your book.
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
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The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "The Legend of Auntie Po" by Shing Yin Khor. Email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net to register and get your book in advance.
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The Charles River Reprobates return to The Porch for their winter Second Wednesday Night Residency. The band was formed on a whim one night at Eddie Scheer's Tuesday Night All Stars when Jimmy Ryan, Danielle Miraglia and Bob Enik were the guests. The musical chemistry was so strong, they decided to make it a regular … |
9 events,
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 …
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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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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Rosie Porter and the Neon Moons are bringing their authentic honkytonk sound to The Porch every second Friday night this winter and spring. Often reminiscent of Patsy Cline meets Waylon Jennings, Porter’s vocals are heartfelt and her strong voice pays homage to influences of the past while, at the same time, creating music that is …
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Sanctuary United Church of Christ presents a facilitated and interactive art gallery opening for “City of God,” the first installation in its winter-spring Arts and Inspiration series, IAmMigration. This multi-media gallery installation with multiple interactive experiences is designed to get at our migration stories — and be transformed by them all. City of God is …
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The Medford Recreation Department is offering an eight-class painting program, Little Painters, for children ages 2 to 5. Each week, kids can get creative with different painting projects including ceramics, suncatchers, birdhouses, and more. The program runs from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Saturdays from February 11 through April 8 (no class on February 25 due …
$64 – $80
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
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The Medford Recreation Center is offering an eight-week session of its Let's Create arts and craft program for children in kindergarten through grade 3. Children will use their creativity each week to complete a new art project. Projects include ceramics, painting, sketching and jewelry making. The class will meet from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. on …
$80 – $96
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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 … Medford musicians Matt & Shannon Heaton are presenting a special livestream concert for all of their valentines. The program will feature love songs and lovely tunes played with love. Tune in on YouTube.
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The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss “Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion" by Andrea Beaty. Email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff 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. …
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The Medford Public Library is hosting a MacGyver Art Challenge for adults. Watch Bob Ross teach about Happy Little Trees, but you won’t have paint to complete your artwork. Try your hand at “painting” with the weirdest things sourced from the Dollar Store. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
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 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.
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The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Maker Night. Create, break and build things in the Maker Space. The event is for teens in middle school and high school to learn and create. There are no assigned projects in this program; it is designed for you to come in to explore and experiment with …
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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This month's teen manga drawing session at the Medford Public Library will focus on collaborative mini comics. Teens in grades 6 and of all skill levels are invited. All supplies are provided. Sign-up is required; register through the library's online calendar.
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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. Free admission for the music; if you … |
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Tufts University senior Raga Bhagavathi is offering a one-hour English as a Second Language Class each Thursday in February at the Medford Senior Center. Raga speaks English, Telugu (South Indian), Hindi and French. She enjoys teaching English in order to expand seniors' communication skills. Seats are limited to six per session; call the Senior Center …
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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Medford High School and Medford Vocational Technical High School invite the community to their annual Black History Month Celebration featuring guest speakers, music, and dance performances.
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The Porch continues its 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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This Black History Month, the West Medford Community Center invites you to shop Black-owned businesses at its Black Entrepreneurs Showcase & Sale. Visit many vendors, artisans and creatives for unique and exceptional gifts, home goods, personal care items, baked goods, apparel, wearable art, books, jewelry and collectibles.
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The Porch introduces a new monthly Saturday afternoon live music event: Danielle Miraglia's Lunch with Friends. From a raspy come-hither purr to an Etta James-esque powerhouse belt, Miraglia wields a strong, steady thumb on an old Gibson, an infectious stomp-box rhythm, harmonica, and tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially conscious that will move both your … Danielle Miraglia’s Lunch with Friends at The Porch Read More » 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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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 … The Tufts Sunday Concert Series presents "Bits and Pieces," with Sarita Uranovsky, violin, and Hisako Hiratsuka, piano, performing Schubert’s Sonatina No. 1 in D Major, Schnittke’s Suite in the Old Style, Brahms’s Sonatensatz, Wieniawski’s Legende, and Shostakovich’s Romance. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must be prepared to …
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Bored Teachers presents its first-ever comedy tour, "We Can't Make This Stuff Up!," with the funniest teacher-comedians from the BT videos and beyond. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the internet, and they’re all joining comic forces on the Chevalier Theatre stage for a night of laughter you do not … |
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7 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.
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Calling all Medford teens: Are you a future late night TV host? A TikTok star in the making? A future cast member of "Saturday Night Live?" Join the West Medford Community Center for Show Me the Funny: A Comedy Workshop taking place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday over February vacation week. …
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The Medford Public Library is holding a sewing workshop for kids ages 8 to 12. Come learn how to make your own pillow case at this intro-level sewing workshop. Beginners are welcome. Registration is required; email Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Free
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The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. 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. All supplies provided. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar. Space …
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Frankie Boy & the Blues Express performs as you dine at The Porch. 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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Tufts University senior Raga Bhagavathi hosts her final one-hour English as a Second Language Class that she has been presenting each Thursday in February at the Medford Senior Center. Raga speaks English, Telugu (South Indian), Hindi and French. She enjoys teaching English in order to expand seniors' communication skills. Seats are limited to six per …
Free
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 6 and up to learn how comics are made and create your own mini comic book at this workshop. Registration is required; to register, email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net.
Free
The Medford Senior Center holds its weekly Artitude class, with 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 virtual participation through Zoom.
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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. |
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For the first time in four years, the Tufts University Department of Music's Family and Children's Concert Series "Musical Rainbows" performance is back live at Distler Hall. "Listen to Lincoln," "Musical Megan" and "Rainbow Jeff" will lead classic singalong songs and originals for children, their parents, and the monsters under their beds! Note: Due to … Tufts Family and Children’s Concert: Musical Rainbows Read More »
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The Combo Combo Band returns to The Porch for a free Saturday afternoon show. Founded in 2021, Combo Combo uncorks vintage songs from the Big Band era and sets the dance floor swinging. Featuring the song stylings of Stacy Springs, guitar and vocals, with Gina Kamentsky, guitar; Scott Miller, sax and clarinet; Leah Lodato, bass; …
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In honor of this Black History Month's theme of Black Resistance, the Royall House & Slave Quarters is hosting a reading and discussion of Belinda Sutton's 1783 pension petition. In her 1783 petition to the Massachusetts General Court, Sutton recounted her life story and claimed a pension from the estate of Isaac Royall Jr. Her … Remembering Belinda Sutton: Resistance, Activism, and Reparations Read More »
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The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed filled: a place for blues musicians to jam on Sundays and support one another. That is the spirit The Porch fosters with its People's Jam. Bass amp and two guitar amps provided, along with DIs, vocal mics and horn mics. Just …
Free
The Tufts Sunday Concert Series presents horn player Anne Howarth in the program "Transformation — Musical Reimaginings," in which she will explore the power of change and the possibility of alteration. The program includes works by Poulenc, Knudson, Dunker, Lane and York. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events … Tufts Sunday Concert: Anne Howarth – Transformation Read More »
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The Medford Interfaith Clergy Association and the City of Medford's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are hosting a Black History Month celebration: a gathering of truth-telling and healing, conversation and community connection. Music will peformed by the Tufts University a cappella group S-Factor and the Evangelical Haitian Church of Somerville choir. Following the program, … Celebrating Black History: An Interfaith Blessing Read More »
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The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Creative Writing session in the Tech Lab. 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 interviews. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
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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. Future dates for Adult Makerspace Drop-ins are Monday, March 20, and Monday, May 15.
Free
The Tufts University Department of Music presents staff pianist Thomas Stumpf in the program "Late Brahms and Brand New." The recital will feature selections from the late short piano pieces of Brahms, and the premieres of works by John McDonald, Kareem Roustom, and Stumpf, with guest artist Joanna Kurkowicz, violin. Note: Due to university COVID …
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The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly knitting and crochet program at the Medford Senior Center. Come make beautiful handmade creations. The program welcomes all levels of experience, from …
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 "Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a …
Free
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The Medford Public Library begins a four-week Podcast Workshop for kids ages 8 to 12 led by Danielle Balocca, host of the Medford Bytes podcast. Come learn all about the process …
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The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "Agents of S.L.A.M." by Dave Scheidt, illustrated by Scoot McMahon. Email Maddi Ranieri of the library staff at mranieri@minlib.net to register and get your book in advance.
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Medford Brewing Company continues its new Wednesday Artist Series with a traditional Irish session with Matt and Shannon Heaton, Ellery Klein, and others playing jigs and reels.
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Coywolf Johnson makes its usual first Wednesday appearance at The Porch for an evening of spirituals and blues. Hendrik (Henny) Gideonse 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. |
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Tufts University senior Raga Bhagavathi is offering a one-hour English as a Second Language Class on Thursdays in March (except for March 23) at the Medford Senior Center. Raga speaks English, Telugu (South Indian), Hindi and French. She enjoys teaching English in order to expand seniors' communication skills. Seats are limited to six per session; …
Free
The Medford Senior Center holds its weekly Artitude class, with 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 virtual participation through Zoom.
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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5 events,
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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 …
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 …
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Sanctuary United Church of Christ presents a screening of "The Swimmers," a Faith and Film event as part of its winter-spring Arts and Inspiration series IAmMigration. The film tells the … |
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The Sam Fierke Quartet provides some Saturday afternoon classic jazz at The Porch. Samantha Fierke is not only a highly skilled jazz vocalist, but is also pioneering their own distinctive sound in true jazz fashion — a blend of jazz, fusion, world folk music, funk, and more. They study jazz composition at Berklee College of … The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. 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 game. …
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The Medford Family Network presents another session of Saturday with Sarah, a workshop for ages 4 and up facilitated by local artist Sarah Beardslee, owner of Beads by Beardslee and a member of ArtsMedford. Today, listen to stories about prisms; sing songs about the golden sun; create a special sparkly sun catcher; and learn a …
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