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December 2024
Brendan Cleary at The Ford
Boston singer, songwriter and acoustic guitarist Brendan Cleary provides tonight's live music at The Ford Tavern. Born and raised in New Jersey, Cleary studied songwriting at Berklee College of Music. There he discovered a deep love for creating music that resonates with the American heartland, and a connection he’s carried with him ever since.
Find out more »Nikki and The Barn Boys at GABH
Nikki and The Barn Boys, a blues, rock and funk band from Barnstable, make their Medford debut at the Great American Beer Hall. Lead singer Nikki Childs is backed by two sets of brothers and lifelong friends: Graham Hempstead (lead guitar) and Liam Hempstead (drums, backup vocals), and Thomas Bressette (rhythm guitar, backup vocals and John Bressette (bass). It's also Ugly Sweater Night at GABH, so wear your ugliest sweater to show off as you tear up the dance floor.…
Find out more »Tufts Burlesque Troupe: Who’s on Aux?
The Tufts University Burlesque Troupe presents the first of two performances of its fall semester show, Who's on Aux?, an ode to artists, albums, eras, and genres of music. Tickets go on sale at noon on Monday, December 2, through the Tufts online box office. A second performance will take place at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, also at Cohen Auditorium. The Tufts Burlesque Troupe is committed to creating a body-positive and identity-affirming environment for expression through dance.
Find out more »Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale
Friends of the Medford Public Library invites you to its winter book sale. This will be small sale geared toward readers and gift-givers. In addition to the Friends' entire inventory of children's books and a selection of adult books, you can expect to find gift-quality books, games and puzzles, CDs and DVDs, and winter- and holiday-themed books. Friends of the Medford Public Library is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to providing funds for library projects and acquisitions; promoting the library’s…
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Find out more »ArtsMedford Winter Holiday Fair
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.
Find out more »Colleen Green’s Feelin’ Chili’s Crispy Art Show at Deep Cuts
Deep Cuts is hosting a one-day display of "Feelin' Chili's Crispy," a collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and video by Lowell artist Colleen Green. Green writes, "The collection takes an irreverent, humorous, and sardonic look at the culture of American consumption, capitalism, homogenization, and privilege, while at the same time being a celebration of these very things which most of us, whether we like it or not, willingly indulge in. This show is the second thought that the inhabitants of…
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 »Santa Con on the Mystic
The Great American Beer Hall invites you to don your best Santa attire and join in on join in on the first Medford Santa Con, a festive, four-stop bar crawl across Medford. The event will feature drink and food specials, live music, a costume contest, prize baskets, and more. The fun begins at Deep Cuts Brewery at 21 Main Street in Medford Square, with activities from 1 to 3 p.m. The party then moves to The Ford Tavern at 61 Locust…
Find out more »Tufts Family and Children’s Concert: Tufts Wind Ensemble
The Tufts University Wind Ensemble, directed by Ray Daniels, performs "Sleigh Ride," a holiday concert for kids and families. Free to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.
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