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May 2024
Bonsai Bar at Deep Cuts
Deep Cuts is hosting another beginner bonsai class that teaches you about the art of bonsai and lets you create your very own bonsai tree. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends. Teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your own bonsai tree to take home in your choice of ceramic pot. Tickets are $85 through the Bonsai Bar event web…
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session will explore 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 »Maker Space Badging: Cricut Cutting Machine
The Medford Public Library is offering the training you need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like a study room. With this session on the Cricut cutting machine, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is available. For ages 16 and over.…
Find out more »Bilingual Storytime: The Real Cinco de Mayo Story
The Medford Public Library presents a bilingual story time for ages 5 and up with a reading of "The Real Cinco de Mayo Story"/"La Verdadera Historia del Cinco de Mayo." Learn the true history behind Cinco de Mayo, an often-misunderstood holiday. Is this the date when Mexico celebrates independence? What does Cinco de Mayo mean to Mexicans and to the U.S.? When did the celebration start? The story will be presented in both English and Spanish. This is a great opportunity…
Find out more »Romance Book Recs with Lorelei
If you know romance, you probably know Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair. Affectionately referred to as a passionate Romance Ambassador, Lorelei has been offering book recommendations, author spotlights, giveaways, and connecting authors with readers through social media since 2010, providing a safe and friendly environment for book lovers around the globe. Tonight, the Medford Public Library invites you to join a conversation with Lorelei about how (and why) she got started, her most memorable author-meet moments, and books she’s reading…
Find out more »Buddy Guy: Damn Right Farewell Tour
Legendary Chicago blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy returns to Chevalier Theatre for a stop on his Damn Right Farewell Tour (rescheduled from its original date of October 4, 2023). Guy, 87, is a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to the city’s halcyon days of electric blues. He has influenced generations of guitarists including Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark Jr. and John Mayer. A…
Find out more »Trace Mountains, Shannen Moser at Deep Cuts
Trace Mountains, the musical project of indie rock musician Dave Benton, headlines tonight's live music at Deep Cuts. Benton was formerly the lead singer of lo-fi band LVL UP. Also performing will be Pennsylvania singer Shannen Moser. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music at 8. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 day of show through Dice.
Find out more »Matt Heaton Singalong
Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0-3 but is fun for all!
Find out more »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 »Small Weaving Workshop
Arts Collaborative Medford is hosting a Small Weaving Workshop led by Medford resident Christine Willis. In this beginners workshop you will create a small woven wall hanging using yarn and roving. You will learn how to warp your loom, basic weaving stitches, and how to tie off your piece and add it to a dowel or piece of wood to hang. You will play with texture, color, and different weights of yarn to produce a multidimensional piece. For ages 16…
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