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The Mahler Sessions: Thomas Hampson (Baritone)
Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe American baritone Thomas Hampson—one of the most distinguished Mahler singers of our time—joins Tufts students for the next installment of the Mahler Sessions, a new series of public conversations …
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Art for Everyone for Seniors
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAGet creative with Tom in this free art class on Thursdays at 1:30 PM. Offered in person or via Zoom, it’s open to all skill levels. Supplies and inspiration provided—just …
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Women Take the Reel Film Festival: A collection of shorts from the works of Ng’endo Mukii
Barnum Hall, Tufts University 163 Packard Ave., Medford, United StatesPresented as part of the Boston Women Take the Reel Film Festival. Ng'endo Mukii will present a collection of short, animated films spanning a decade of work. She will surface the themes and process of her work, contextualizing them in her heritage as a Kenyan, and her experience as part of the Afro diaspora. Following …
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Where The Light Came In: Judith Black Book Signing and Q&A
Palm Press Bookstore 19 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe most consequential moments are rarely dramatic. What stays with us, what makes us feel truly seen, is often small, domestic, and endlessly repeated. Judith Black’s photographs, made at home …
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Original Poetry Open Mic with Guest Poet Richard Cambridge
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesOriginal Poetry Open MicHosted by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford Poet Laureate Emeritus (2023–2025)Featured Poet: Richard Cambridge Suggested Donation: $5-$10 Poets, dreamers, and writers - we want to see you, hear you, and welcome you! Bring an original poem or story to read. We’ll provide a microphone and podium. Guest Poet: Richard Cambridge's work has appeared in the …
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Friday Morning Sound Baths with Hendrik
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesWhat’s a Soundbath? A soundbath is a performance of sound or music which is intended to relax, to spiritually heal, and to create a meditative state. Hendrik will play gong and singing bowls for this program. Often the sounds are long, sustained tones and harmonic resonances that happen higher above deep droning fundamental tones. The sound serves …
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Senior Ceramics at Clay Dreams with Rosemary
Medford Senior Center 101 Riverside Ave., Medford, MAJoin Rosemary at Clay Dreams in Arlington for ceramics fun. Transportation available; van departs at 9:45 AM. $6 per class + cost of materials.
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Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin Vijaya Sundaram, Medford's 2023-2025 Poet Laureate, and take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism, and force. We’ll meet to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing our own work. The library strives to be open and accessible for …
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MakerSpace Drop-In
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesStop by the Medford Public Library's MakerSpace and work on your personal projects or ask our in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available during this time as well. This program is for adults and teens 16+. No registration required.
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Homecoming
Distler Performance Hall, Granoff Music Center, Tufts University 20 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesHomecoming is a transformative musical experience that explores the profound ties between Africa and its far-reaching diasporas. Both symbolic and sonic, the project centers on “return”—the spiritual, cultural, and historical journey of rhythms, melodies, and improvisational languages that traveled from West Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas, evolving into jazz, highlife, Afrobeat, and Afro-Latin traditions. …