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Cape Ann Big Band Holiday Concert
The Medford Chamber of Commerce presents the Cape Ann Big Band performing holiday favorites, old and new, infused with a bit of jazz, swing, and rock n’ roll. Led by talented director and saxophone player Carlos Menezes Jr., the diverse, 17-piece Cape Ann Big Band also features Medford native Anthony Rocco Prestigiovanni on trumpet and Dana Cohen of Medford Optical on trombone. General admission tickets are $20 through the Chevalier Theatre website/Ticketmaster. Tickets also may be purchased free of online…
Find out more »Coffee and Books
Barbara Kerr, director of the Medford Public Library, presents this monthly review of new books, both fiction and non-fiction. It’s a fun hour of good company and talk. No registration is required — just stop by the library's new temporary venue at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Also note that on the second and fourth Friday of each month, the Medford Senior Center operates a free shuttle to the library. It leaves the senior center at 10…
Find out more »Winter “Soulstice” Celebration
The West Medford Community Center invites you to A Journey to Winter Soul'stice, hosted by Michelle La Poetica and headlined by her group Dencity Soulcypher. The evening will also feature musical performances by Choppa that Beatboxa, Eva Davenport, Qwill, Limitless, Osh Ma Gosh and Sway Casey; spoken word by Gladys Teresa; and a healing art jewelry exhibit by Pink Waters. Free admission. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the jewelry exhibit, with the program starting at 8.
Find out more »Blank Quintet at Washvault
Washvault Lab, a reimagined laundromat on Boston Avenue, presents a night of jazz with The Blank Quintet. Led by keyboard player George Behrakis, The Blank Quintet also features Ben Mizrach on saxophone, Patrick Wright on trumpet, Max Miller on bass and Harrison Clark on drums. They will be joined by vocalists Elon Stiner and Ben Lanzi. Washvault Lab is re-envisioning the laundry experience along social and environmental touchpoints, offering a new approach to laundry services that prioritizes the user experience.…
Find out more »Wicked Lost Souls at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge presents Boston rock band Wicked Lost Souls. The band consists of Keith Denehy (lead vocals and guitar), Christopher Shluntz (guitar), Josh Roberts (bass and backing vocals) and Sean Roberts (drums and backing vocals).
Find out more »Adult Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
4GoodVibes is presenting a Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop for adults at 4GoodVibes 2 in South Medford. Each participant will assemble a gingerbread house and decorate it the way they want, from candy cane roofs to pretzel fences. All supplies are included, and there will be a lot of candy to decorate with. Cost is $22. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance through the 4GoodVibes website event page.
Find out more »Colleen’s Holiday Pop-Up Shop
Colleen's Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop is holding a Holiday Pop-Up Shop featuring Christmas items and gifts from local Medford makers. Participating vendors to be announced.
Find out more »Snowglobe String Art Workshop
4GoodVibes 2 presents a Snowglobe String Art Workshop led by Bree Invernizzi. Each participant will make a Christmas tree “snow globe” out of string art on a wood sign measuring about 7.5 x 10 inches. All supplies are provided. Great for holiday gift-giving or decoration, and you will leave knowing how to create your own pieces at home. Cost is $38. Register through the event web page.
Find out more »Li Liu, Acrobat
The Medford Public Library presents a performance by acrobat Li Liu at the Medford Recreation Center located in the Gene Mack Gym, located below Chevalier Theatre on Forest Street. Li is a circus artist skilled at hand balancing, plate spinning, trick cycling, foot juggling, ribbon dancing, and Chinese water bowl manipulation. She also touches on various aspects of Chinese language, geography and culture while sharing her work and travel experiences. Come enjoy the show, which is suitable for ages 4…
Find out more »Double Dare Live
On your mark, get set, GO! The messiest game show on TV is now the messiest game show on the road. Double Dare Live is coming to Chevalier Theatre, bringing all the action and excitement of Nickelodeon’s hugely popular TV show to the stage. All the Slime soaking, pie plastering, and booger busting will be hosted by the Double Dare legend himself, Marc Summers. Bring your whole family to the show you loved as a child. You might even get…
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