March 2021
The Unresolved Legacy of Reconstruction
The Royall House & Slave Quarters presents a talk by historian Eric Foner titled "The Unresolved Legacy of Reconstruction and the Fight for Social Justice Today." Foner, one of this country's most prominent historians, will lead an engaging discussion of what we can learn about present-day America from the failures of Reconstruction, and how sites of slavery can respond to our current moment. Registration is required through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-unresolved-legacy-of-reconstruction-tickets-144780575599 For this final program in the RHSQ's Giving Voice fundraiser series,…
Find out more »April 2021
Virtual Toddler Time
The Medford Public Library presents a virtual story half-hour for children ages 2 and 3, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! To received the Zoom link information, please contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »Tishler Performance Competition Finals
Tufts University students compete for the Elizabeth Verveer Tishler Prize in Music Performance in a virtual event live-streamed from Distler Performance Hall on campus. The Tishler Prize, established in 1984 by Elizabeth Verveer Tishler, is awarded on the basis of a competition, open to all undergraduates except those enrolled in the Tufts-New England Conservatory dual degree program. Performance is limited to classical, jazz, or modern work. Elizabeth Muriel Verveer Tishler was born in December 1909. She and her husband, Max…
Find out more »Fridays With Matt Heaton
Medford musician Matt Heaton invites you to wrap up your week with his weekly family singalong, "Fridays With Matt." Tune in via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1580836835581418
Find out more »New Library Website Orientation
Have you seen the Medford Public Library's brand new website? Sign up for an orientation session on Zoom to help learn your way around it. Please email Mike Crockett of the library staff at mcrockett@minlib.net for the Zoom link.
Find out more »The Government Inspector
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies invites you to enjoy a live-streamed performance of "The Government Inspector," a wild, witty, and wickedly satirical play that exposes corruption, avarice, and human ignorance with biting hilarity. This production is based on Jeffrey Hatcher’s timely and spirited adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s classic play and is directed by Sheriden Thomas. When town locals learn that a government inspector has arrived on an official visit, in disguise, panic ensues. Once they see…
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace: Macramé Hanging Planters
The Mystic Makerspace presents a class on making Macramé Hanging Planters for 4-inch pots, led by Lily Jahn. This 18-inch hanger is great for starting spring plants indoors. You'll use just a few types of knots, and you can use any type of cord or strong yarn you have available (24 yards total needed). The class is free (ages 16 and over), but registration is required here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/macrame-hanging-planters-mystic-makerspace-tickets-144894759125 The Zoom link will be emailed out before the class.
Find out more »Zooming With Matt Heaton
A new month means a new series of Zooming with Matt, Medford musician Matt Heaton's early childhood music classes for those age 0 to 5 and their guardians. Centered on movement, social and empathic development, and early math and language games, these small sessions are designed for adults to participate with kids. Join Matt as he sings, dances, plays with scarves, and shares jokes. Classes run in four-week sessions on Mondays (April 5, 12, 19 and 26) at 10 a.m.…
Find out more »Paper Plate Bird Craft
The Medford Public Library is offering a Paper Plate Bird Craft program over Zoom for ages 6 and up. The library will supply the materials; you supply the imagination. Registration is required; contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net to sign up.
Find out more »Zooming With Matt Heaton
A new month means a new series of Zooming with Matt, Medford musician Matt Heaton's early childhood music classes for those age 0 to 5 and their guardians. Centered on movement, social and empathic development, and early math and language games, these small sessions are designed for adults to participate with kids. Join Matt as he sings, dances, plays with scarves, and shares jokes. Classes run in four-week sessions on Mondays (April 5, 12, 19 and 26) at 10 a.m.…
Find out more »Ultimate Tango Virtual Tuesday
Ultimate Tango School of Dance in Medford presents its weekly Virtual Tuesday program. Virtual Short Sequences is offered at 7:30 p.m., beginning a four-part series on Change of Direction and its Modifications. Learn the difference between change of direction and its modifications, such as alterations or cortes. Add them to your repertoire and apply immediately through the proposed Short Sequence. The cost for Virtual Short Sequences is $20 per session; register here: https://courses.ultimatetango.com/pages/short-sequences Virtual Solo Exercises, which caters to dancers…
Find out more »Chembo Corniel Quintet: Afro Blue Monk Project
The Tufts University Department of Music presents the Chembo Corniel Quintet and The Afro Blue Monk Project, exploring the roots of AfroCaribbean rhythms and jazz harmonies with the music of Thelonious Monk and Ramon "Mongo" Santamaria. After the concert video premiere, join the artists for a Q&A on Zoom, moderated by professor Joel LaRue Smith, Tufts Music Director of Jazz Activities. Watch the concert via YouTube: https://youtu.be/VD6w4k4fTt8 Join the Q&A here: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/97435789039?pwd=ZzRnTzlrbGRsVTN0UExGNXVLUk1YUT09
Find out more »Virtual Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a family story time (for ages 3 to 7) via Zoom. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Please email Sam Sednek at the library for the Zoom link information, ssednek@minlib.net.
Find out more »Community Conversation: Racism is a Public Health Crisis
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, the Medford Board of Health, Medford Public Schools, the Medford Police Department, and the Medford Human Rights Commission are hosting a Community Conversation via Zoom titled “Racism is a Public Health Crisis: What Does This Mean, & How Can the City Address This Crisis?” The program will include brief presentations from city leaders on how Medford is working to address racism as a public health crisis, and breakout sessions to gather feedback and create action steps based…
Find out more »Arts After Dark: Liz Campbell-Tompkins
MARV (the Medford Arts Resource Vehicle) introduces "Arts After Dark," a twice-a-month program showcasing talented area artists. Tonight's initial installment will feature photographer Liz Campbell-Tompkins on the topic "Bugs? Why? A Close-up Look at Insect Photography." A retired middle school science teacher, Liz will present a demonstration of her microscopes and ability to take digital photos. She will describe where she takes her photos, how she gets the bugs to pose properly (not), and show examples of her work. Please…
Find out more »Fridays With Matt Heaton and Rissi Palmer
Medford musician Matt Heaton invites you to his weekly family singalong, "Fridays With Matt." Today he'll be joined by special guest Rissi Palmer, a singer and songwriter who hosts Apple Music Country's "Color Me Country" show. Tune in via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/945517192886308
Find out more »New Library Website Orientation
The Medford Public Library has a brand new website, and is holding orientation sessions on Zoom to help patrons learn their way around it. Please email Mike Crockett of the library staff at mcrockett@minlib.net for Zoom link.
Find out more »Virtual Teen Open Mic
Do you sing? Play an instrument? Maybe you’ve got some poetry or a stand-up comedy routine you’ve been working on? Or maybe you’re a really great audience member! Come share your talents at the Medford Public Library's Virtual Teen Open Mic! This event is for teens in grades 6 and up. Sign up is required on the library website to receive the Zoom link: https://medfordlibrary.org/event/virtual-teen-open-mic/
Find out more »Virtual Origami Class
The West Medford Community Center presents its monthly Origami Class online via Zoom. The class is for people of all ages and skill levels who wish to learn and/or practice the ancient Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. First-timers are always welcome. Click here for the Zoom link: https://conta.cc/3wFQ2Z8
Find out more »Granoff Colloquium: Butch Fatale
The Granoff Music Center Colloquium at Tufts University welcomes Davidson College Assistant Professor of Music Marcus Pyle for a virtual presentation on the topic, "Butch Fatale: Queer Avoidance and 'The Punishment Against Abnormality' in Berg’s Lulu (1937)." Zoom Link: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95270547334?pwd=MFhxRDN0MW1HUi9hK3hwNjlUOEtZdz09 Meeting ID: 952 7054 7334; Passcode: 838289
Find out more »The Drawing Zoom: Manga Faces/Expressions
The Medford Public Library presents The Drawing Zoom, its monthly program for teens in grades 6 and up. Today's session will focus on Manga faces and expressions. Expand your drawing skills — all you need is paper and something to draw with (pen, pencil, marker, etc.), and you'll be ready to follow along. Sign-up is required to receive the Zoom link; register here: https://medfordlibrary.org/event/the-drawing-zoom-2/ Next Month's topic (May 10) will be Manga Bodies/Figures.
Find out more »Ultimate Tango Virtual Tuesday
Ultimate Tango School of Dance in Medford presents its weekly Virtual Tuesday program. Virtual Short Sequences is offered at 7:30 p.m., presenting part two of a four-part series on Change of Direction and its Modifications. Learn the difference between change of direction and its modifications, such as alterations or cortes. Add them to your repertoire and apply immediately through the proposed Short Sequence. The cost for Virtual Short Sequences is $20 per session; register here: https://courses.ultimatetango.com/pages/short-sequences Virtual Solo Exercises, which…
Find out more »Virtual Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a family story time (for ages 3 to 7) via Zoom. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Please email Sam Sednek at the library for the Zoom link information, ssednek@minlib.net.
Find out more »Virtual Toddler Time
The Medford Public Library presents a virtual story half-hour for children ages 2 and 3, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! To received the Zoom link information, please contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »Confronting Racial Injustice: Boston School Desegregation
The Royall House & Slave Quarters is co-sponsoring the Confronting Racial Injustice Series of five monthly programs hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society and Northeastern University Law School's Criminal Justice Task Force. Today's topic is "Boston School Desegregation through the Rearview Mirror." In 1972, a group of African American parents sued city and state officials over segregation within the Boston Public Schools. After a trial, a federal court determined that the Boston School Committee had intentionally discriminated on the basis…
Find out more »New Library Website Orientation
The Medford Public Library has a brand new website, and is holding orientation sessions on Zoom to help patrons learn their way around it. Please email Mike Crockett of the library staff at mcrockett@minlib.net for Zoom link.
Find out more »Nando Michelin Quartet: Letters from the Quarantine
Tufts University performance faculty member Nando Michelin leads his quartet in an album release concert video premiere, "Letters from the Quarantine," a collection of compositions written in the last two years. The production work was done remotely with producer Ebinho Cardoso, achieving a very detailed level of arrangements. This process of pre-production made up for the lack of opportunities to perform the music live. Two songs with lyrics by Brazilian songwriter Antonio Loureiro and eight instrumental pieces are performed by…
Find out more »Sign Painting Class
4GoodVibes is offering a sign painting class for adults and children in conjunction with its weeklong Virtual Craft Fair to benefit the Medford Public Schools. The class will be presented live on Facebook at 10 a.m. today, and also be available for viewing later (through April 24). The class is free unless you want to buy a kit; 4GoodVibes has more than 25 sign designs to choose from including some that are Medford themed. The kits cost $15, and part…
Find out more »4GoodVibes Virtual Craft Fair/School Fundraiser
4GoodVibes is presenting a virtual Spring Fling Craft Fair during April vacation week to raise money for the Medford Public Schools. More than 50 artists will be selling handmade items. The virtual fair will run from noon on Saturday, April 17, until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. There also will be free art activities and story times throughout the week. Check the Craft Fair Facebook event for a list of participating artists and activity updates, https://www.facebook.com/events/150232816987141/, or join the…
Find out more »Music Workshop: How Can We Keep [from] Singing?
The Choral Fellows and Scholars of the First Baptist Church of Medford invite you to the online workshop “How Can We Keep Singing?” Learn how to record collaborative work at home, explore how online lessons work, and get professional tips for how to perform while socially distancing. The workshop is open to all and will be available via YouTube, Facebook, and in an interactive live stream on Zoom. See the event home page for links.
Find out more »Glass Etching Workshop
4GoodVibes is offering a glass etching workshop in conjunction with its weeklong Spring Fling Craft Fair fundraiser to benefit the Medford Public Schools. The class will be presented live on Facebook at 10 a.m. today, and also be available for viewing later (through April 24). The class is free unless you want to buy a kit; kits include stemless wine glasses or pint glasses, paint brush, etching cream and stencil design of your choice. The kits cost $15 to $20,…
Find out more »Book Wonder Story Time
Melanie Raelin of Book Wonder leads a story time focusing on topics of identity, community and belonging, part of the weeklong 4GoodVibes Spring Fling Craft Fair fundraiser to benefit the Medford Public Schools. Raelin will share inventory videos going over Book Wonder's diverse selection of graphic novels, picture books and chapter books that highlight Black and brown lives, POC and AAPI heroes, LGBTQ+ characters, Women, Non-Binary and Trans leads, and People with Disabilities. Join the Spring Fling Craft Fair group…
Find out more »Zooming With Matt Heaton
Looking for a fun way to start off school vacation week? Check out Zooming with Matt, Medford musician Matt Heaton's early childhood music classes for those age 0 to 5 and their guardians. Centered on movement, social and empathic development, and early math and language games, these small sessions are designed for adults to participate with kids. Join Matt as he sings, dances, plays with scarves, and shares jokes. Thirty-minute sessions are at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cost is…
Find out more »Appalachian Traditions: Alex Cumming on Olive Dame Campbell
Medford musician Alex Cumming will present a program on Medford folk music luminary Olive Dame Campbell at this month’s Appalachian Traditions Discussion, presented by the John C. Campbell Folk School. Cumming is a singer, accordionist, pianist, and dance caller hailing from Somerset, UK, who is music director at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford. Olive Dame Campbell (1882-1954) left incredible contributions in folk music, song, and dance, though she is most notably remembered as a founder of the Campbell Folk…
Find out more »Zooming With Matt Heaton
Looking for a fun way to start off school vacation week? Check out Zooming with Matt, Medford musician Matt Heaton's early childhood music classes for those age 0 to 5 and their guardians. Centered on movement, social and empathic development, and early math and language games, these small sessions are designed for adults to participate with kids. Join Matt as he sings, dances, plays with scarves, and shares jokes. Thirty-minute sessions are at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cost is…
Find out more »Racial Inequity and Housing Instability in Boston
The Royall House & Slave Quarters is co-sponsoring the panel discussion "Racial Inequity and Housing Instability in Boston: Past, Present, and Future," part of the presidential initiative on Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery, a university-wide effort housed at Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Millions of Americans have long struggled to pay for housing, with communities of color additionally burdened by housing discrimination and historical race-based policies, such as legalized segregation, redlining, and mortgage discrimination. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Find out more »Ultimate Tango Virtual Tuesday
Ultimate Tango School of Dance in Medford presents its weekly Virtual Tuesday program. Virtual Short Sequences is offered at 7:30 p.m., presenting part three of a four-week series on Change of Direction and its Modifications. Learn the difference between change of direction and its modifications, such as alterations or cortes. Add them to your repertoire and apply immediately through the proposed Short Sequence. The cost for Virtual Short Sequences is $20 per session; register here: https://courses.ultimatetango.com/pages/short-sequences Virtual Solo Exercises, which…
Find out more »Virtual Kids’ Dance Party
Get your groove on as the Medford Public Library presents (virtually, of course!) a Movement and More dance party for ages 5 and up (the program is designed for grades K-3). Email Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Curls & Crafts Song and Story Time
Rebecca Kilnapp of Curls & Crafts leads a song and story time, part of the weeklong 4GoodVibes Spring Fling Craft Fair fundraiser to benefit the Medford Public Schools. Rebecca will lead a singalong of of songs that go with the felt activity boards shes makes (5 Speckled Frogs and 5 Little Ducks). She also will read "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle and show activities that go along with the book in a companion busy box. Join the Spring Fling…
Find out more »Virtual Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a family story time (for ages 3 to 7) via Zoom. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Please email Sam Sednek at the library for the Zoom link information, ssednek@minlib.net.
Find out more »Election 2020 with Robert Turner
The Medford Historical Society & Museum welcomes writer/researcher Robert Turner for a talk on the 2020 presidential campaign, from the tactics and strategies of the candidates to the impact of the pressures of the day—the COVID-19 virus, issues of racial justice and unrest, the threat of voter fraud— the integrity of the voting process and the role of the press. He will also speak about the polls and how/why they got it wrong. Turner has been a research fellow at…
Find out more »Author Talk: Dyke Henderson – Merrimack: The Resilient River
The Medford Public Library invites you to a talk by author and journalist Dyke Hendrickson about his new book "Merrimack: The Resilient River, An Illustrated Narrative of the Most Historic River in New England." Part history and part call to action, Dyke’s well-researched book highlights the dramatic life of the Merrimack River, from the colorful days of the Native Americans to its current status as one of the most scenic recreational waterways in New England. The 117-mile river runs from…
Find out more »Virtual Toddler Time
The Medford Public Library presents a virtual story half-hour for children ages 2 and 3, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! To received the Zoom link information, please contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »Virtual Make Your Own Instrument Workshop
Medford's Maud Powell String Institute wants you to know how fun stringed instruments are. The Medford Public Library invites you to this virtual craft and music moment with the Powell Institute, designed for children ages 6 and older. The Maud Powell String Institute, founded by violinist Dorisiya Yosifova, is a nonprofit string program for ages 4-18 based in Medford Square. It provides high-quality and affordable music education to immigrant underserved communities, and fosters a diverse and collaborative learning environment for…
Find out more »Arts After Dark: Michelle Trammel
MARV (the Medford Arts Resource Vehicle) presents the second installment of its new "Arts After Dark" series showcasing talented area artists. Tonight, learn about glassblowing with Michelle Trammel. She has been plying her craft for 20 years and is a glassblowing instructor in the MIT Glass Lab. Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arts-after-dark-hot-glass-with-michelle-trammel-tickets-148948718627 by 9 a.m. on April 22. Future dates and artists are May 6 (Rosemary Chimbganda, traditional African/Indonesian batik using cornmeal porridge) and May 20 (Devin Ulibarri, classical guitarist, and…
Find out more »Fridays With Matt Heaton
Medford musician Matt Heaton invites you to wrap up School Vacation Week with his weekly family singalong, "Fridays With Matt." Tune in via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/277927483917259
Find out more »Kids Virtual Lego Decorative Letter Workshop
4GoodVibes is offering a Kids Virtual Lego Decorative Letter Workshop during School Vacation Week. Each child will decorate a wooden letter with Lego bricks, accessories and a mini-figure. All materials — wooden letter, bricks, accessories, mini-figure and e6000 glue — are included in the $32 cost. Tickets are no longer available for this workshop.
Find out more »Teen Peeps Diorama Contest Showoff
It's that time of year again for the Medford Public Library's always fun Teen Peeps Diorama Contest for teens in grades 6 and up. Re-create a pop culture moment using marshmallow Peeps as characters. You can spend as much time on your diorama as you'd like; they just need to be finished in time for the Zoom showoff event on April 23! Sign up is required for the materials and Zoom link: https://medfordlibrary.org/event/teen-peeps-diorama-contest/ Nicole Perrault of the library staff will…
Find out more »Jan Heng: Who Has A Pet Hedgehog?
Medford author Jan Heng will read her picture book, "Who Has A Pet Hedgehog?" as part of the weeklong 4GoodVibes Spring Fling Craft Fair fundraiser to benefit the Medford Public Schools. Join the Spring Fling Craft Fair group on Facebook to participate: https://www.facebook.com/groups/107753967974253 The Spring Fling Craft Fair continues through Sunday, April 25, at 7 p.m., when bidding on auction items closes. Visit this page for a full schedule of events: https://www.facebook.com/4GoodVibess/posts/2571106259857558
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton: Virtual Guided Session
Tune learners . . . second instrument players . . . people who enjoy playing at a chill pace! All are welcome to join Irish music duo of Matt and Shannon Heaton for an hour of tunes and good cheer. Play along (and chat live) with Matt and Shannon, and a global community of participants. And, apropos for Earth Week, they're greening up the music studio (plants will replace the piano, which has moved their child can play 24/7). This…
Find out more »Virtual Create Your Own Board Game
Tired of all the board games you have at home? Never fear! With your imagination and the Medford Public Library's weird craft supplies, you can come up with a brand new game! Join this fun craft activity for kids age 8 to 12. Sign-up is required for the Zoom link and materials. When you sign up, Maddi Ranieri of the library staff will contact you to arrange a no-contact pickup for supplies at the library. In order to coordinate supplies safely,…
Find out more »Tufts Dance: Here
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies begins its spring dance events with "Here," original films created by Tufts students. Viewing is at https://tuftsdramadance.anywhereseat.com.
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace Making Mondays
Mystic Makerspace invites you to Making Mondays, a monthly chance to gather and be creative! Bring any work-in-progress or make origami using paper and scissors you have at home. For ages 16 and over. The Zoom link will be sent to before the class, so you must register with this link: http://bit.ly/2NmkvK5.
Find out more »Medford Jazz Festival: Jonathan Fagan & Terry E. Carter
The Medford Jazz Festival, which made its debut in 2020, kicks off a new series of monthly outreach concerts as organizers continue to foster relationships as musicians, artists and change agents leading up to this year's second annual festival. Tonight, MJF founder, music educator and pianist Jonathan Fagan and newly appointed Medford poet laureate Terry E. Carter reprise some of the magic from the Ally Project of last year's festival, using the intersection of jazz and poetry to probe issues…
Find out more »Ultimate Tango Virtual Tuesday
Ultimate Tango School of Dance in Medford presents its weekly Virtual Tuesday program. Virtual Short Sequences is offered at 7:30 p.m., concluding a four-part series on Change of Direction and its Modifications. Learn the difference between change of direction and its modifications, such as alterations or cortes. Add them to your repertoire and apply immediately through the proposed Short Sequence. The cost for Virtual Short Sequences is $20 per session; register here: https://courses.ultimatetango.com/pages/short-sequences Virtual Solo Exercises, which caters to dancers…
Find out more »Friends of the Library Virtual Sale
The Friends of the Medford Public Library presents its weekly virtual sale, offering books, games, CDs and jigsaw puzzles online. Starting at 9 a.m., items will be posted in lots to the FMPL Virtual Sale Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FMPLSale/ The first person to comment on an item will be the winner. After payment is received (credit card payments only at this time), item(s) will be available for contact-free porch pick up in Medford. Spend more than $10, and you will…
Find out more »Virtual Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a family story time (for ages 3 to 7) via Zoom. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Please email Sam Sednek at the library for the Zoom link information, ssednek@minlib.net.
Find out more »Virtual Toddler Time
The Medford Public Library presents a virtual story half-hour for children ages 2 and 3, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! To received the Zoom link information, please contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »Medford Farmers Market Virtual Poetry
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Medford Farmers Market is presenting four virtual poetry performances by Medford poets on Facebook Live. Appearing will be Terry E. Carter, the city’s new poet laureate, at 3 p.m. ; Julia Lisella, Medford poet, teacher and scholar, at 4 p.m.; local poet Vijaya Sundaram at 5 p.m.; and Max Heinegg , inaugural winner of the Paul Nemser Prize from Lily Poetry Review, at 6 p.m. Each performance will be 30 to 40 minutes…
Find out more »Fridays With Matt Heaton
Medford musician Matt Heaton presents his final weekly family singalong of the month, "Fridays With Matt." Tune in via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1449483618728164
Find out more »Silent Sky
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies invites you to enjoy a live-streamed performance of "Silent Sky," a Lauren Gunderson science drama directed by Bridget Kathleen O'Leary. "Silent Sky" is the true story of Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, the first person in history to measure the universe. During a time when women were rarely given the opportunity to do their own research and make their own discoveries, Henrietta and the women at the Harvard Observatory made some of…
Find out more »Tufts Dance Spring Show
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents its Spring Dance Show, featuring performances by dance minors and Afro-Haitian works. Viewing is at https://tuftsdramadance.anywhereseat.com.
Find out more »Tufts Opera Ensemble: Voice of Firestone
The Tufts University Opera Ensemble transports you back to the 1950s with its own rendition of the famous TV show "The Voice of Firestone." The Tufts opera singers will perform songs and arias that appeared on the show, including favorites from “Falling in love with love” and “It might as well be spring” to Mimi's aria and Musetta's waltz from Puccini's immortal "LaBohème." There are also unfamiliar but fabulous pieces such as Amy Beach’s “Ah Love but a day,” Arne’s…
Find out more »Glenn Dickson: Dreams & Meditations LII
Medford musician Glenn Dickson presents his 52nd live solo performance of "Dreams and Meditations," performed on clarinet with electronics. Meditative and cathartic, pensive and emotional, Glenn expands the warm sounds of the clarinet with live digital processing to create music that ranges from intimate whispers to lush symphonic layerings, creating a sensual experience which takes you on extraordinary sound-mind journeys. The live stream will be available on YouTube at this link: https://youtu.be/HccjH-FbdGs
Find out more »May 2021
Matt & Shannon Heaton: Virtual Guided Session
Tune learners . . . second instrument players . . . people who enjoy playing at a chill pace (or just listening to great Irish music)! All are welcome to join Matt and Shannon Heaton for an hour of tunes and good cheer. Play along (and chat live) with Matt and Shannon, and a global community of participants. Find the YouTube link on Matt and Shannon's Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/127574949358208/ Cost is free, but the Heatons say if you are…
Find out more »Public Harmony Spring Showcase
Tufts Public Harmony invites you to its online Senior Showcase concert. It will have a laid-back coffeehouse vibe, full of awesome tunes by artists you know and love, as well as some originals. It will be a magical night of music and good vibes. Tufts Public Harmony is a club that combines music with service, bringing live music by Tufts students to community venues such as the Medford Senior Center, Courtyard Nursing Care, Christopher's Haven, the Women’s Lunch Place and…
Find out more »Virtual Learn Baby Signing Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to learn how to teach American Sign Language to your infant with a four-week course led by Sheryl White of Baby Kneads. The course, which will run on four consecutive Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m., is for parents/caregivers of infants ages 6 months to pre-verbal. Sheryl White has been teaching programs and working with families since 1999. She is a Certified Educator of Infant Massage, Baby Signer, Reiki Master and mother of three.…
Find out more »Zooming With Matt Heaton
Medford musician Matt Heaton begins another month of Zooming with Matt, early childhood music classes for those age 0 to 5 and their guardians. Centered on movement, social and empathic development, and early math and language games, these small sessions are designed for adults to participate with kids. Join Matt as he sings, dances, plays with scarves, and shares jokes. Thirty-minute sessions will be at 10 a.m. on May 3, 10, 17 and 24. Cost is $50 for the series,…
Find out more »Monologue Prep Class 1
Feeling rusty or outright panicked at the idea of preparing your upcoming StageSource or other audition? Theatre artist Jen Alison Lewis of Medford is offering a two-week monologue prep class (May 3 and May 10) that can help. A supportive coach and colleagues on Zoom will focus on supporting your authentic self in your strongest choices to make this your best audition possible! The class is for adults only and is limited to six participants. The cost? Pay what you…
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace: Basic Needle Felting
Mystic Makerspace presents a class on basic needle felting, with participants making Mother’s Day floral pins. Create a gift for yourself or a special mom in your life with a few simple needle felting supplies. The class will focus on creating floral Mother's Day pins, but you can use the skills you'll learn to make all sorts of 2D and 3D items. You will need needle felting needles; wool (roving or batting) in your choice of colors; a pin back…
Find out more »Journaling Nature Walk Series
The Medford Family Network is offering a Tuesday afternoon Journaling Nature Walk Series for children ages 6 to 8. Writing is a means of communication that actually is an expression of who we are as individuals. This journaling experience in nature will allow children to include writing into their play, helping to build their confidence and creativity. The series will be held at different Medford parks for seven consecutive weeks, May 4 to June 15, from 3 to 4 p.m.…
Find out more »Monologue Prep Class 2
Feeling rusty or outright panicked at the idea of preparing your upcoming StageSource or other audition? Theatre artist Jen Alison Lewis of Medford is offering a two-week monologue prep class (May 4 and May 11) that can help. A supportive coach and colleagues on Zoom will focus on supporting your authentic self in your strongest choices to make this your best audition possible! The class is for adults only and is limited to six participants. The cost? Pay what you…
Find out more »Ultimate Tango Virtual Tuesday
Ultimate Tango School of Dance in Medford presents its weekly Virtual Tuesday program. Virtual Short Sequences is offered at 7:30 p.m., beginning a four-part series on ganchos and an enganchos. Learn the difference between the two, and add them, together with a double gancho, to your repertoire and apply immediately through the proposed Short Sequence. The cost for Virtual Short Sequences is $20 per session; register here: https://courses.ultimatetango.com/pages/short-sequences Virtual Solo Exercises, which caters to dancers with no partner, is presented at…
Find out more »Friends of the Library Virtual Sale
The Friends of the Medford Public Library presents its weekly virtual sale, offering books, games, CDs and jigsaw puzzles online. Starting at 9 a.m., items will be posted in lots to the FMPL Virtual Sale Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FMPLSale/ The first person to comment on an item will be the winner. After payment is received (credit card payments only at this time), item(s) will be available for contact-free porch pick up in Medford. Spend more than $10, and you will…
Find out more »Virtual Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a family story time (for ages 3 to 7) via Zoom. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Please email Sam Sednek at the library for the Zoom link information, ssednek@minlib.net.
Find out more »4GoodVibes Virtual Shopping Event
Still looking for a Mother's Day gift or card? You might find what you're looking for at this 4GoodVibes Virtual Shopping Event. Browse handmade items from more than 250 local artists online. Anything you see in the video can be purchased. Items may be shipped, or picked up at the 4GoodVibes2 shop in South Medford. Visit the 4GoodVibes Facebook page to participate.
Find out more »Virtual Toddler Time
The Medford Public Library presents a virtual story half-hour for children ages 2 and 3, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! To received the Zoom link information, please contact Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »Virtual Tufts Music Festival
Join a number of Tufts University music ensembles for video recordings of their culminating performances in Spring 2021 in these incredible and socially-distanced times. There will be performances by the Arab Music Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, Kiniwe, BoomWE (a.k.a. Wind Ensemble), Rinengga Sih Tentrem, Early Music Ensemble and Opera Ensemble. The virtual concert video premieres on YouTube; link to be announced.
Find out more »Arts After Dark: Rosemary Chimbganda
MARV (the Medford Arts Resource Vehicle) continues its Arts After Dark series showcasing talented area artists, tonight featuring Rosemary Chimbganda and her work with traditional African/Indonesian batik using cornmeal porridge called sadza. Rosemary was born and spent the formative years of her life in Zimbabwe where sadza is the staple food. She will explain the ingredients and demonstrate all the stages of making sadza batik step by step. Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arts-after-dark-sadza-batik-with-rosemary-chimbganda-tickets-148914261565 by 9 a.m. on May 6 to receive…
Find out more »David Wallace: Decoding the News
The Medford Public Library presents "Decoding the News" with David Wallace, a former business/tech reporter for The New York Times and Reuters, and journalism lecturer at Boston University. Wallace will share pro tips and tactics to ensure that you’re getting useful facts about politics, social media and pandemic reports by going beyond headlines. Skip the bias, hype and noise. He’ll also discuss ways to be certain of details and separate news from opinions when it matters most. Register through the…
Find out more »The Story of Sarah Bradlee Fulton
The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents "The Story of Sarah Bradlee Fulton," a multi-media play was written by and featuring Laura Duggan and filmed at Medford Community Media. This one-woman performance tells the story of a Medford woman known as “The Mother of the Boston Tea Party.” Medford’s Fulton Street is named in her honor. Laura Duggan, a Medford actress and playwright, is the host of MCM’s TV show “Looking Back at Medford History.” Register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mhsm-sarah-bradlee-fulton-tickets-150803969733
Find out more »Judah Leblang: My Life in the Late Middle Ages
The Medford Public Library invites you to join Medford-based writer/storyteller Judah Leblang as he presents a humorous look at middle age, life on the road, and dealing with times when "man planned and God laughed." Judah’s show, “It’s Now or Never: My Life in the Late Middle Ages,” is a fast-paced exploration of aging, dating/looking for love, and going after one’s dreams. The show was chosen “Best of Festival” at the Calgary, Alberta Fringe Festival 2019, and has entertained audiences…
Find out more »Fridays With Matt Heaton
Medford musician Matt Heaton presents his weekly family singalong, "Fridays With Matt." Tune in via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/458906172116437
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton: Virtual Guided Session
Tune learners, second instrument players, people who enjoy playing at a chill pace (or just listening to great Irish music) . . . all are welcome to join Matt and Shannon Heaton for an hour of tunes and good cheer. Play along (and chat live) with Matt and Shannon, and a global community of participants. Join in on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VEAPs8KLBtQ Cost is free, but the Heatons say if you are still being paid to work, virtual tip jars are available…
Find out more »Virtual Origami Class
The West Medford Community Center presents its monthly Origami Class online via Zoom. The class is for people of all ages and skill levels who wish to learn and/or practice the ancient Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. First-timers are always welcome. Click here for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81481886658
Find out more »The Drawing Zoom: Manga Bodies/Figures
The Medford Public Library presents The Drawing Zoom, its monthly program for teens in grades 6 and up. Today's session will focus on Manga bodies and figures. Expand your drawing skills — all you need is paper and something to draw with (pen, pencil, marker, etc.), and you'll be ready to follow along. Sign-up is required to receive the Zoom link; register here: https://medfordlibrary.org/event/the-drawing-zoom-3/
Find out more »Ultimate Tango Virtual Tuesday
Ultimate Tango School of Dance in Medford presents its weekly Virtual Tuesday program. Virtual Short Sequences is offered at 7:30 p.m., with the second night of a four-part series on ganchos and an enganchos. Learn the difference between the two, and add them, together with a double gancho, to your repertoire and apply immediately through the proposed Short Sequence. The cost for Virtual Short Sequences is $20 per session; register here: https://courses.ultimatetango.com/pages/short-sequences Virtual Solo Exercises, which caters to dancers with…
Find out more »Friends of the Library Virtual Sale
The Friends of the Medford Public Library presents its weekly virtual sale, offering books, games, CDs and jigsaw puzzles online. Starting at 9 a.m., items will be posted in lots to the FMPL Virtual Sale Page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FMPLSale/ The first person to comment on an item will be the winner. After payment is received (credit card payments only at this time), item(s) will be available for contact-free porch pick up in Medford. Spend more than $10, and you will…
Find out more »Virtual Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a family story time (for ages 3 to 7) via Zoom. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Please email Sam Sednek at the library for the Zoom link information, ssednek@minlib.net.
Find out more »Telling Uncomfortable Histories: The Enduring Legacy of Slavery and Racism in the North
If you missed the February premiere of the Royall House & Slave Quarters’ new virtual tour, here’s another chance to view it before its public launch. As part of the Malden Public Library’s series of programs exploring the role of slavery in America’s Founding Era and in our modern world, RHSQ executive director Kyera Singleton will speak about “Telling Uncomfortable Histories: The Enduring Legacy of Slavery and Racism in the North.” Prior to Kyera’s presentation, all registered participants will receive…
Find out more »4GoodVibes Virtual Shopping Event
4GoodVibes presents its weekly Virtual Shopping Event. Browse handmade items from more than 250 local artists online. Anything you see in the video can be purchased. Items may be shipped, or picked up at the 4GoodVibes2 shop in South Medford. Visit the 4GoodVibes Facebook event page to participate: https://www.facebook.com/events/922118968576955
Find out more »Play-Reading Group: Luck of the Irish
The Medford Public Library presents the third session of its new play-reading club, led by local actor/teacher/director Jen Lewis. Readers receive an electronic copy of a script every month, and then gather on Zoom to read it aloud and discuss. This month's play is "Luck of the Irish" by Kirsten Greenidge and is available through the Library’ Hoopla ebook platform. Sign up for Hoopla at https://www.hoopladigital.com/. Participants can join as an actor or audience for any show. Those wanting to…
Find out more »Fridays With Matt Heaton
Medford musician Matt Heaton presents his weekly family singalong, "Fridays With Matt." Tune in via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/171207061583235
Find out more »Glenn Dickson: Dreams & Meditations LIV
Medford musician Glenn Dickson presents his 54th live solo performance of "Dreams and Meditations," performed on clarinet with electronics. Meditative and cathartic, pensive and emotional, Glenn expands the warm sounds of the clarinet with live digital processing to create music that ranges from intimate whispers to lush symphonic layerings, creating a sensual experience which takes you on extraordinary sound-mind journeys. Enjoy the live stream on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6xZz2r9Fvu4
Find out more »Sound on Mystic Launch
Today marks the launch of Sound on Mystic, an outdoor audio installation combining sound art, music, spoken word, and ambience into an immersive experience. It is located along a two-mile stretch of the Mystic River in Medford and Arlington and is accessed through ECHOES, a free mobile app that uses GPS data to cue different sounds at various sites. After downloading the app, you can put on a pair of headphones, take a walk within the installation’s extensive boundaries, and…
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton: Virtual Guided Session
Tune learners, second instrument players, people who enjoy playing at a chill pace (or just listening to great Irish music) . . . all are welcome to join Matt and Shannon Heaton for an hour of tunes and good cheer. Play along and chat live with Matt and Shannon and a global community of participants. Join in on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AkeEfOdi7EM Cost is free, but the Heatons say if you are still being paid to work, virtual tip jars are available…
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton: Inis Here Video Premiere
Irish music duo Matt and Shannon Heaton invite you to watch the premiere of their new music video, "Inis Here," created by traditional Irish music performer Elise Kress and featuring participants in the Heatons' weekly Virtual Guided Sessions from around the globe. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tQMOURXQ4Ew
Find out more »Concert for Ascension Afternoon
The Choral Fellows and Scholars of the First Baptist Church of Medford present "A Concert for Ascension Afternoon," featuring music by Mozart, Heinrich Isaac, Pierre de la Rue, David Emlyn Evans, Carl J. Nygard Jr. and Don Besig. Join on YouTube Live at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa2EY8k-QgooCzMq2hpSxyQ or on Facebook Live through the Facebook event page.
Find out more »Film Discussion: Say Her Name
Sanctuary United Church of Christ, in partnership with The Crystal Lens Experience, continues its Second Sunday Super Film Series with a discussion of the 2018 film "Say Her Name," an investigation into what happened to political activist Sandra Bland, who died while in police custody in Texas. Watch the film ahead of time (available on Netflix, Amazon Prime and other platforms) and come prepared to discuss nuances of the Black experience as depicted in the film. Hosted by Crystal Chandler,…
Find out more »Virtual Make Your Own Fairy House
There’s mischief and magic all around us, and if you’d like to catch a little more, try building a fairy house with the Medford Public Library! For this craft activity for kids ages 6 and up, the library will provide the flower pot and some other fun stuff; take a walk in your neighborhood to see what else you can find to add. Sign-up is required before the day of the event in order to receive the Zoom link and…
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