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April 2024
Art Class for Seniors
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly art class for seniors led by Tom Wojciechowski, a visual artist who works in a variety of media including installation, painting, photography and books. You will build skills and techniques each week and try out various processes that help you experiment and find joy in art and image making. Call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve your seat or to get information on how to join the class via Zoom.
Find out more »How to Combat Fake News
The Medford Public Library invites you to join Zoey Mills, head of reference services, to learn more about fake news, how to combat it, and how to become a better-informed consumer of news. This program is for adults and will meet in the Tech Lab. RSVP through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Design, A.I., and Afro-nowism
Tufts University Art Galleries presents the program "Design, A.I., and Afro-nowism." In 2020 Stephanie Dinkins coined the term “Afro-now-ism,” which she described as “the spectacular technology of the unencumbered black mind.” A play on Afrofuturism, Afro-nowism acknowledges the urgencies of racial injustice, climate disaster, and their collisions by forsaking speculation in favor of immediate action — today. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way we write, think, design, and produce. Its potentials for and consequences to design, artistic production, student…
Find out more »Reading with Ryan for Beginning Readers
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of "Reading with Ryan" for beginning readers. Ryan, the coolest dog around, loves when people read to him. If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan. Pick your favorite book and schedule a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with Ryan, who just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If the event is full, please email Sam Donahue, senior…
Find out more »Reverse Painting for Teens
The Medford Public Library presents a class on reverse painting for teens in middle school and high school. Learn about the centuries-old art of reverse glass painting and create your own reverse painting. Choose one of three images, and paint it using acrylic paint on clear acetate. All supplies will be provided. Sign up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Medford Poet Laureates: Past, Present, and Future
The Medford Historical Society & Museum invites you to join Medford poet laureates past, present, and future for a night of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month. Come and hear past poet laureate Terry E. Carter, current poet laureate Vijaya Sundaram, and poet laureate elect Max Heinegg as they read from their new books. Seating is limited; reserve you place through Eventbrite.
Find out more »Anthony Jeselnik: Bones and All
Chevalier Theatre welcomes Anthony Jeselnik, a stand-up comedian from Pittsburgh and co-host of the podcast The Jeselnik and Rosenthal Vanity Project, with Gregg Rosenthal. His most recent stand-up special, “Fire In the Maternity Ward,” premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim. He also was the creator, host and producer of his series “Good Talk” and “The Jeselnik Offensive” on Comedy Central. Tickets are $47 to $77 through the Chevalier Theatre website/Ticketmaster. To avoid online ordering fees, purchase tickets at the Chevalier Theatre…
Find out more »Nate Ramos Band at The Porch
The Porch welcomes back the Nate Ramos Band, the trio of Ramos, AJ Ottino and Michael Copperwhite. They perform originals as well as their own versions of country classics. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.
Find out more »Spotlight Productions: Finding Nemo Jr.
Medford youth theater company Spotlight Productions presents the first of four performances of "Finding Nemo Jr.," a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie "Finding Nemo." Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” "Finding Nemo Jr." brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure. Tickets are $20 through Eventbrite. Remaining performances will be at 7:15 p.m. on Friday,…
Find out more »Tufts Opera Ensemble
Join the Tufts Opera Ensemble for two mystical and mysterious one-act operas: "The Medium" by Gian Carlo Menotti and "A Game of Chance" by Seymour Barab. Carol Mastrodomenico, stage director; Thomas Stumpf, music director. Free to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming. The program will be repeated at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 26, in Distler Hall.
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