May 2024
Mystic Project Family Photo Sessions
The Mystic Project is partnering with Shoott for a family mini-photo at the Condon Shell. Thirty-minute sessions (no sitting fee) may be reserved between 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Participants will receive a gallery of 40-plus photos in three to five business days. Shoott will donate $20 to The Mystic Project when you make a purchase, and additional $20 if you purchase the entire gallery. Reserve you time slot on the Shoott website. The nonprofit Mystic Project promotes equitable initiatives…
Find out more »Makers on the Mystic Pop-up Market
Planning with a Scorpio, a one stop shop for all things cat stickers, stationery, and greeting cards based in Revere, is presenting its first outdoor market, the Makers on the Mystic Pop-up at the Condon Shell. An event for the whole family, it will feature a large variety of local vendors, food, live music, and activities for kids.
Find out more »June 2024
Medford Farmers Market Opening Day
The Medford Farmers Market opens its 17th season and its eighth year at the Condon Band Shell Park on Mystic Valley Parkway. The market brings farmers, crafters, and other food producers to Medford. Each market includes live music and activities for all ages. The market will take place every Thursday (except July 4) from 3 to 7 p.m. through October 17. For more information or to receive weekly updates, please visit the Medford Farmers Market website.
Find out more »Condon Shell Summer Concert: Say Darling
The City of Medford begins its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the vintage rock band Say Darling. Founded by old friends Celia Woodsmith and Chris Hersch, Say Darling evokes the funky drive of Little Feat, the moving vocals of Bonnie Raitt, and the instrumental prowess of the Tedeschi-Trucks Band. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the Medford Farmers Market to grab some food. Other concerts in the Thursday evening series will feature the Baker…
Find out more »July 2024
Condon Shell Summer Concert: Baker Thomas Band
The City of Medford continues its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the Baker Thomas Band. Led by founder Tom Bianchi, TBT is collection of local musicians who come together to make great music and have a great time. The band formed in March 2009 when Bianchi picked up a weekly residency at TOAD in Cambridge. It was not intended to be as big as it is now. The original lineup was drums, bass, guitar, keyboard and trombone, but…
Find out more »August 2024
Condon Shell Summer Concert: Debo Ray
The City of Medford continues its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the Grammy-nominated Debo Ray (aka Deborah Pierre), a leading vocalist in Boston and New York’s jazz and world music circles. A composer at heart, she is best known for the unique way she embraces and expresses the music she creates, as well as for her style of blending theory with emotion in her performances. A spirited and cooperative collaborator, she has shared stages with multiple Grammy winners,…
Find out more »Condon Shell Summer Concert: Cheryl Arena Band
The City of Medford concludes its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the Cheryl Arena Band. Arena sizzles with excitement as she mesmerizes audiences with her sultry voice and powerhouse energy. She is a triple threat — a great songwriter, vocalist, and plays the harmonica like there’s no tomorrow. In her 30+ year career she has shared the stage with many well known Blues artists such as Junior Wells, RL Burnside, Honey Boy Edwards, Charlie Musselwhite, James Cotton, Duke…
Find out more »September 2024
Mystic Music Fest
Mark you calendars for the annual Mystic Music Fest, a free, family friendly afternoon of live music at the Condon Shell presented by Robar Therapy Massage and Medford resident Russ Robar. More details will be announced.
Find out more »CACHE’s Mystic River Celebration
CACHE in Medford presents another Mystic River Celebration arts festival at the Condon Band Shell and park. Plan to spend the afternoon enjoying live performances, browsing local artisan crafts, and taking part in fun activities for all ages. Event details will be announced closer to the date.
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