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March 2025
Arm Chair Travel Experience for Seniors
The Medford Council on Aging, with the help of Tufts University occupational therapy students, presents its Arm Chair Travel Experience for seniors through virtual reality (VR). It’s an immersive experience that allows you to watch a video through special 3D goggles while simultaneously feeling as if you are in the environment of your choice. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to travel and sightsee without having to leave the comfort of the Senior Center. Sign up with a call to the center…
Find out more »Friday Activations: Conlon Nancarrow Compositions
Tufts University Art Galleries presents the third of four player piano sessions featuring the boundary-defying work of composer Conlon Nancarrow, in conjunction with the current exhibition "Impossible Music." Nancarrow was one of the first composers to work with “auto-playing” musical instruments, particularly the player piano, because of its ability to perform scores that exceeded human ability. Nancarrow’s early work was characterized by its extreme technical demands, only rarely performed to his satisfaction. He turned to machines as a means to…
Find out more »55+ Lunch and Learn: Irish History in Boston
The Medford Public Library invites those age 55 and over for a Lunch and Learn program on Irish history in Boston. The speaker will be Dr. Thomas Whalen, an associate professor of social sciences at Boston University. Come celebrate the vibrant Irish heritage of Boston. Register through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Chameleon
Chameleon, the Medford Public Library’s drop-in groups for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6 to 12, meets in the Youth Services Program Room. Come chat, connect, do fun projects, and play games in a safe, open, and welcoming space. No one is required to disclose any aspect of their identity in order to be part of the groups. No registration required.
Find out more »Maker Space Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library hosts an afternoon drop-in time in the Maker Space specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Find out more »MPS World Language and Culture Festival
The World Language Department of the Medford Public Schools invites you to its second World Language and Culture Festival. Come join MPS World Language students to celebrate their skills, and help raise money for student scholarships. The event will take place in the main lobby/foyer of Medford High School and feature music, dancing and food. For more information, contact Dr. Vilma Bibeau, director of the World Language Department, at vbibeau@medford.k12.ma.us.
Find out more »4GoodVibes March Madness Virtual Makers Market
4GoodVibes is presenting a March Madness Virtual Makers Market. The nine-day event, running from March 15 through 23, will feature 60+ local vendors featuring handmade items, live shopping, raffles, games, and more, all via the event Facebook group. Vendors interested in participating (cost is $25) may apply using the online form. Vendors with a 4GoodVibes Virtual Markets yearly membership are automatically accepted and need not apply.
Find out more »Chess in Medford Square
The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult or mature older sibling. There are no membership dues or fees to play. Visit the club’s website…
Find out more »Dreams of Freedom Band at Irish Night
The Dreams of Freedom Band from County Kerry, Ireland, will be the featured performer at the annual Irish Night fundraising event for the Dan Kelly Foundation at the Great American Beer Hall. Now in their 25th year, the Dreams of Freedom Band promotes the culture of Ireland through songs and music, telling stories from the Famines and Rebellions to old stories and songs, in their own small part trying to preserve the long history of Ireland. Tickets are $75 through…
Find out more »Sound Bath & Meditation at ACM
Feeling depressed, anxious, or isolated? You might enjoy Sound Bath & Meditation, hosted by Hendrik Gideonse of Down By Riverside and Kathleen Willis of Dawa Entheogenic Services, at Arts Collaborative Medford. The primary mission of Down By Riverside is to foster feelings of connectedness and community with music. This program will center on staying present in the moment and creating time and space to relax. Hendrik will focus on the sounds of the sound bath, a performance of sound or…
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