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Andrews Middle School Musical: Bye Bye Birdie
The Andrews Middle School Drama Club presents “Bye Bye Birdie," Young Performers' Edition for two performances, May 31 and June 1, at the McGlynn Middle School Auditorium. Inspired by the phenomenon of Elvis Presley’s draft into the Army, composer Charles Strouse's score is score is chock-full of Broadway classics including Telephone Hour, Put on a Happy Face, How Lovely to Be a Woman, Kids, and A Lot of Livin’ to Do. Ticket prices are $14 for general admission and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets may be…
Find out more »Andrews Middle School Musical: Bye Bye Birdie
The Andrews Middle School Drama Club presents “Bye Bye Birdie," Young Performers' Edition for two performances, May 31 and June 1, at the McGlynn Middle School Auditorium. Inspired by the phenomenon of Elvis Presley’s draft into the Army, composer Charles Strouse's score is score is chock-full of Broadway classics including Telephone Hour, Put on a Happy Face, How Lovely to Be a Woman, Kids, and A Lot of Livin’ to Do. Ticket prices are $14 for general admission and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets may be…
Find out more »Medford Public Library Fairy Tale Ball
The Medford Public Library presents its annual summer reading kick-off and extravaganza featuring magic, mayhem, and free family fun. There will be face-painting, balloon-twisting, scavenger hunts, a bouncy obstacle course, sword-fighting and all the "normal" things you'd expect to see in a library after-hours. The Teen Advisory Board will be hosting an Escape Room for older children. Costumes are strongly encouraged. This is an all-ages event. For more information contact Sam Sednek at 781-475-5734 or ssednek@minlib.net.
Find out more »Matt Heaton Singalong
Matt Heaton returns to the Medford Public Library for a parent-child interactive songfest. Have fun and enjoy singing, clapping, and gentle movement with your baby or toddler! Singalongs are for parents and their children from birth to 36 months.
Find out more »Circle the Square: Medford Together
Mark your calendars for Circle the Square, presented by CACHE, a festival-style street fair that lights up Medford Square with live performances, local artisans, participatory activities, special dining opportunities, crafts, shopping and more. The theme for this year's event is "Medford Together." Check back here or visit the Circle the Square webpage for details on events, times and venues.
Find out more »Outdoor Movie: Zootopia
Mayor Stephanie M. Burke and the Medford Recreation Department invite all ages to attend a series of free outdoor movies throughout Medford this summer. The first movie being presented is "Zootopia," at the Condon Music Shell Park. Other movies in the series are "The Sandlot" on Friday, July 19, at Tufts Park, and "Muppet Treasure Island" on Friday, August 23 at Wright's Pond. A Wright's Pond pass is not required to attend the August 23 movie. All movies will begin…
Find out more »Outdoor Movie: The Sandlot
Mayor Stephanie M. Burke and the Medford Recreation Department invite all ages to attend a series of free outdoor movies throughout Medford this summer. Tonight's movie, the second in the series, is "The Sandlot," at Tufts Park in South Medford. The final movie in the series will be "Muppet Treasure Island" on Friday, August 23 at Wright's Pond. A Wright's Pond pass will not be required to attend. All movies will begin at sundown. Lawn games, music, and free popcorn…
Find out more »Outdoor Movie: Muppet Treasure Island
Mayor Stephanie M. Burke and the Medford Recreation Department invite all ages to attend a series of free outdoor movies throughout Medford this summer. Tonight's movie, the last in the series, is "Muppet Treasure Island" at Wright's Pond. A Wright's Pond pass will not be required to attend. Lawn games, music, and free popcorn will be available one hour before the start of the movie. All attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs, and bug spray. For more…
Find out more »Mystic River Celebration Arts Festival
CACHE in Medford presents its ninth annual Mystic River Celebration, the city's largest arts festival. Live music, artisans, local food, dance performances, art-making, and a variety of programs and activities will fill the afternoon along the banks of the Mystic River. This free festival will feature the handmade wares of local artisans, including ceramics, photography, jewelry, cards, prints, and more. Musical performers and other details will be announced. The Condon Shell is located just off of Route 16 at 2501 Mystic…
Find out more »Tufts Community Day
Join neighbors, families, and friends at the 17th annual Tufts Community Day, co-sponsored with the cities of Medford and Somerville. The event will include: Live performances: song, dance, music, and a "Honk" parade! Children’s activities including, face painting, crafts, STEM, story time, and Quidditch for Kids Medford and Somerville community groups and resources Research projects by Tufts University faculty Bookstore raffle and campus tours Free barbecue lunch and refreshments All activities are free and open to the public and take place…
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