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Polymer Clay Earring Workshop
4GoodVibes 2 is offering a Polymer Clay Earring Workshop for adults led by Darina Debenedictis and Ashley Weadick, owners of Adorned. Each person will design and create two to three pairs of earrings and will have various colored polymer clay and metal pieces to work with. Using clay allows for endless creative possibilities to make unique statement earrings that are surprisingly lightweight. This workshop is sold out; it will be offered again at 4GoodVibes 2 on Monday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m.…
Find out more »Memoir-Writing Workshop
The Medford Public Library is offering an eight-week Memoir-Writing Workshop led by Judah Leblang. In this course, open to writers or aspiring writers at all levels of experience, you will: Discuss the process of writing memoir pieces and what makes a good story Look at examples of short memoir vignettes and discuss what makes them effective Refine your pieces in a workshop format and receive supportive/constructive feedback Complete a series of in-class writing exercises Expand your understanding of the craft of writing memoir/creative…
Find out more »Holocaust Remembrance: Dirkje Legerstee
Sanctuary UCC and Temple Shalom invite you to hear Dirkje Legerstee's gripping story of her family’s survival as World War II Nazi War victims. Through February 21, the Sanctuary Gallery is hosting Legerstee's exhibit, “Angels in Human Skin: A Family’s Survival of World War II,” which through images and stories documents her parents’ experience in surviving the Holocaust. Her father was a Dutch Christian and was taken by the Nazis as a labor slave, and her mother was a Polish…
Find out more »Cheap Trick
Chevalier Theatre and radio station WZLX present the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame classic rock band Cheap Trick in its first Medford performance. Frontlined since 1974 by Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), and Tom Petersson (bass guitar), the band also features Daxx Nielsen on drums. Among Cheap Trick's memorable hit songs are "The Flame," which reached No. 1 on Billboard's Top 40, "I Want You to Want Me," Dream Police," and "Can't Stop Falling in…
Find out more »Senior Artitude
The Medford Senior Center presents Artitude with Debbie Corleto at 1 p.m. on Thursdays. Participants will learn a step-by-step technique for working with watercolors and acrylics. Space is limited; reserve a seat by calling 781-396-6010.
Find out more »Muddy Ruckus at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Muddy Ruckus, a punk blues rock duo of guitarist Ryan Flaherty and percussionist Erika Stahl from Portland, Maine. The band blends rootsy guitar and edgy percussion on a suitcase drum kit and is known for a full rock band sound, despite the fact that they're a duo. They season their music with the salt of the eastern old ports, backroad electric grooves, and the mud of the Mississippi…
Find out more »Noor Ensemble
The Noor Ensemble at Tufts University presents a program of North African, Middle Eastern and Islamic music. This concert is made possible by the Granoff Music Fund. Free; no tickets required.
Find out more »Words and Music: West Medford Elders Photo Project
West Medford Community Center's "Words and Music" series presents a Black History Month program featuring Part II of the West Medford Elders Photo Project. In the "Words" segment of the evening, enjoy conversation, reflection and celebration in honor of another group of great West Medford elders. Meet the center's new exhibit photographer and take stock of the proud history of this community through the unveiling of a select group of new photos being added to the current collection of West…
Find out more »Gracie Curran at The Porch
The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint at River's Edge welcomes back Gracie Curran and the High Falutin' Band. A Blues Music Award Nominee, Boston Music Award Winner and house band leader at the world famous Rum Boogie Cafe on Beale Street in Memphis, Curran has a contagious enthusiasm, an incredibly fun live show, and is quickly becoming one of the most exciting entertainers on the roots scene today. Her performance at The Porch last September celebrated the release of …
Find out more »Medford Family Network Valentine Family Festival
Friends of the Medford Family Network presents a Valentine Family Festival fundraiser for the MFN. Activities include a magic show by Anderson Magic, an appearance by the Queen of Hearts, valentine decorating and crafts, cookie decorating, and face painting. There also will pizza and ice cream. Tickets are $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per family. Children under age 2 are free. All proceeds support the programs of the Medford Family Network. The MFN, a CACHE in Medford…
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