• Art and Soul Circle: Scavengers Out

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Sanctuary and Hillside churches present an Art and Soul Circle program based on the "Scavengers" exhibition on view at Arts Collaborative Medford. "Scavengers" is a showcase and pop-up library celebrating the resourcefulness on artists. In this program led by Rev. Wendy Miller Olapade, come appreciate an artist's ability to use anything as a tool for …

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    Free
  • Down By Riverside Longest Night Potluck

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Medford nonprofit Down By Riverside invites you to The Longest Night, a winter solstice event featuring soul and blues music at Arts Collaborative Medford. Down By Riverside founder Hendrik Gideonse and Brad Faucher, a first-call guitarist and vocalist on the Boston blues, jazz, and R&B scenes, will improvise together and then play through a bunch …

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    $10
  • Medford Jazz Festival Winter Jam

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    The Medford Jazz Festival returns to Arts Collaborative Medford for a Winter Jam. This loosely holiday-themed session will feature jazz pianist Jonathan Fagan joined by his longtime mentor Ross Adams on bass, along with newcomer Renato Malavasi on drums. As always, the jam is open to all instruments and experience levels. Bring your favorite holiday …

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    Free
  • Make + Mingle at ACM

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to its December Make + Mingle, a free drop-in at the new community arts center for anybody to come and create among other artists and artist-types. Bring your own sketchbook/art projects. Bring snacks and seltzer to share if you can; space, music, snacks and vibes will be provided. RSVPs appreciated …

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    Free
  • Moments in Medford Calendar Pop-up Exhibit

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    The Mystic Project invites you to a pop-up exhibit at Arts Collaborative Medford celebrating the artists whose work is featured on the organization's 2025 "Moments in Medford" calendar. The calendar showcases six artists and six writers from the Medford Housing Authority, along with an equal number from the wider Medford community. All proceeds from calendar …

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    Free
  • Paint Night for Palestine

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Arts Collaborative Medford is hosting a Paint Night for Palestine event led by Nina Abbas, in collaboration with Medford For Palestine. In this two-hour guided paint session you will create your own Palestinian landscape on canvas. Leave with a beautiful decorative artwork and a deeper sense of the beauty of Palestine. Nina Abbas is an artist …

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    $25 – $50
  • Blizzard of Blues at ACM

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Johnny Williams, a music veteran with 45 years in the industry, and Down By Riverside bring together a powerhouse lineup of the nation’s top blues musicians for the Blizzard of Blues concert at Arts Collaborative Medford. Inspired by the legendary John Mayall, Blizzard of Blues is a deep dive into the heart of the blues …

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    $12 – $17
  • Wet Felting Workshop at ACM

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Arts Collaborative Medford is hosting a two-day Welt Felting Workshop led by Chelsea Brown of Kēkii Crafts. Over two 2.5-hour classes tonight and Thursday night, students will learn how to wet felt their very own wearable mittens. Techniques include wet felting over a resist, as well as a working knowledge of common wool fiber types, …

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    $45
  • ArtsMedford Winter Holiday Fair

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    ArtsMedford invites you to its Winter Holiday Fair at the city's new community arts center, Arts Collaborative Medford. Browse more than 25 artisans for unique gift ideas for your family and friends. The event also will feature live music by The Dixie Cookbooks from noon to 3 p.m.  

  • Poetry and Song Open Mic at ACM

    Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United States

    Arts Collaborative Medford presents the third of its new monthly Poetry and Song Open Mic Nights hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram. Poets, dreamers, and songwriters are invited to bring an original poem, story, or song to read or sing. Today's featured poet will be Julia Lisella, whose latest collection, "Our Lively Kingdom" (Bordighera …

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    Free