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May 2024
Brooks Estate Spring Spruce-up
It's time for the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust's annual Spring Spruce-up. Volunteers are needed to come help for a few hours with both landscaping and Shepherd Brooks Manor projects. In you're curious about the inner workings of the manor, this is your chance to get your hands dirty. Please email inquiries@brooksestate.org to RSVP or with questions. Parking note: Do not park in Oak Grove Cemetery or on Grove Street; best to park on nearby side streets off of Grove Street and…
Find out more »Taylor’s Book Club for Teens: Turtles All the Way Down
Teens in grades 7 to 12 are invited to join Medford Public Library teen volunteer for a discussion about the book "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green. Pick up a copy of the book in the Teen Section ahead of time so you’ll be ready to discuss. The session will be held in the Youth Services Study Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Abbott Street String Band at The Porch
The Abbott Street String Band returns to The Porch with a little bit of bluegrass, and a little bit of Dixieland. 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 admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.
Find out more »Friends of the Library Trivia Night
CACHE member Friends of the Medford Public Library is holding its annual Trivia Night fundraiser at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Assemble your team in advance or create a team on the night. Tickets are $25 per person. There will be a cash bar, so this event is for ages 21 and over. Space is limited, so registration is required through the online event page. Tickets will NOT be available at the door.
Find out more »Leo Skepi: In Leo We Trust
Chevalier Theatre presents "In Leo We Trust," a show brought to you by Leo Skepi, host of the groundbreaking podcast Aware & Aggravated, to unleash the confidence that lives inside you. The power and confidence Skepi exudes is felt by millions through their screens. For the first time ever you’re invited to experience this energy in person and be taught by Leo himself exactly how to harness, and tap into it. At this live uncensored show Leo will break down…
Find out more »Stefan Weiner, Nora Meier, Ella McDonald at Deep Cuts
Stefan Weiner, a New York City-based indie folk singer-songwriter, headlines tonight's live music at Deep Cus. Weiner, who earlier spent years making pop music, mixes the immediacy of classic pop writing with the intimacy of a quiet conversation with a friend. Through his music, Stefan hopes to create space for people to access a deeper vulnerability. Also performing will be singer-songwriter Nora Meier, a Portland, Oregon, native, and Boston's Ella McDonald. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music at 8.…
Find out more »Rumboat Chili at The Porch
Rumboat Chili, an original, classic-style rock band from New Hampshire, makes its Medford debut at The Porch. The band takes pride in its classic roots, harkening back to original, raw, rock 'n' roll. Combining layers of organ, piano, dual lead guitars, tight rhythmic bass, and powerful drums, the band’s music is driven by two distinct, smooth, and harmonizing lead vocalists. Members are Cameron Levesque (lead guitar, lead vocals), Christian Eagleston (lead guitar, vocals), Jacob LeMieux (lead vocals, keys), Adam LeMieux…
Find out more »Kids’ Art Brunch at The Ford
The Ford Tavern is hosting its monthly Kids Art Brunch. For $15 per child, kids receive a brunch meal, juice, and a dessert, plus an art project led by teacher Sabrina Huether. The event is aimed toward kids age 4 to 10. There will be two seatings, at 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and at 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Register children through Eventbrite for the 10:30 a.m. session or the 1 p.m. session.
Find out more »The People’s Jam at The Porch
The closing of Johnny D's Uptown in Somerville left a big hole that needed to be 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 come in and sign up. Each group of jammers plays three songs and no one repeats until all players have had a turn.…
Find out more »MHSM Family Program: Meet ‘Kaiser’
The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a special Sunday afternoon program for kids and families to see and learn about the museum’s stuffed carrier pigeon, “Kaiser.” The program will share information about carrier pigeons — how they were trained, how they carried information, and how they were an important part of the communication internet in the past. Presenters will introduce the pigeon named “Kaiser” who served in World War I and explain how he came to Medford, where he…
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