1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing...
The 21st Newburyport Documentary Film Festival (NBPT DOCU FEST) To Feature More Than 30 Films and Free Events From Local, National, and International Filmmakers September 26-28, 2025 Each September, the seaside hamlet of Newburyport comes alive, uniting filmmakers and audiences to celebrate this truly original American form of narrative storytelling. The 21st version of the...
The Umbrella Arts Center proudly presents the Boston-area premiere of The Counter, a riveting new play by acclaimed playwright Meghan Kennedy. This production will run Sep 26 – Nov 9, 2025, transforming the intimate Black Box space into a prism for a surprising, funny and moving reflection on the everyday connections that can change our...
Join Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust (LPCT) for a 5K Run/Walk or a 10K Trail Run (no walk for 10K) and a 1-mile Kids Fun Run/Walk at Shedd Park in Lowell. Event Details The event will include educational displays, fun children’s activities, live animals, and light refreshments. We are committed to making this event accessible...
Merrimack Valley All-Ages Chamber Orchestra Fall 2025 Registration MVACO is a non-profit string orchestra, running under the Allies in Music Education 501.3c organization based in Lowell. The Orchestra is open to all ages and all abilities, we are based in Chelmsford but open to all communities. The string orchestra will run for 6 week session...
Join Lowell National Historical Park on Sunday, September 28th, at 9am to enjoy a peaceful morning boat ride while taking in the nature and beauty along the Merrimack River. Tickets may be purchased for $1 on Recreation.gov. https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/300011/ticket/10253677 This program will begin and end at the UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse located at 500 Pawtucket Blvd,...
Join us for National Alpaca Farm Days this weekend at Harvard Alpaca Ranch! Celebrate our 9th anniversary with extra tours, baby alpacas, and fiber demonstrations. Enjoy live music and delicious food while supporting our farm. Don't miss out on exclusive rewards for our loyal customers! Sign up now for a tour slot (www.harvardalpacaranch.com) and help...
Join Lowell National Historical Park on Sunday, September 28th, at 11am to enjoy a morning boat ride while taking in the nature and beauty along the Merrimack River. Take some time to be still, present, and reflect. We will provide writing and art materials, (or bring your own!) and prompt you along the boat ride...
Learn what plants need to grow and help us take care of the Discovery Woods Garden. We will water our plants, check for weeds, and see if any plants are ready to be picked. Be on the lookout for insects that help our plants to grow! Inclement weather may result in changes to this program,...
Join assistant curator Rachel Vogel on Zoom to explore the work of contemporary photographer Tommy Kha, the second recipient of the Addison’s Bartlett H. Hayes, Jr. Prize. Kha examines how we construct belonging and otherness through photography, inventing new models for self-portraiture with a critical eye toward the medium’s long history of absences and erasure....
Join curator Gordon Wilkins on Zoom to explore the work of the Florida Highwaymen, a loosely affiliated group of 26 African American landscape painters who sold their vivid and expressive tropical scenes door-to-door and out of the trunks of their cars along the coastal roads of Eastern Florida from the 1950s through the 1980s. This...
Celebrate the season with Pub Night on the lawn! Enjoy autumn-inspired bites from the Forge & Vine Food Truck, live music by Siopes & Holiday, and festive fall cocktails crafted with Watertown Whiskey. Plus, sample their spirits and discover your new favorite pour. Siopes & Holiday is a New England-based duo featuring musicians Matt Siopes...
Join us at Owen & Ollie's on the first Thursday of every month for Irish Night! Enjoy an evening of live music, delicious Irish food, and a chance to win exciting prizes such as gift cards and a hoodie.
Every Friday, Anabel is here offering private reiki sessions in the cave. Get your salt therapy and reiki healing all at once. Investment is $145. Appointment options are: *10:00-11:00am *11:30-12:30pm *1:00-2:00pm
More than just a place to shop, our market is a community gathering space where neighbors connect, kids play, and everyone can enjoy the best of local food and culture. We offer fresh, locally grown produce, handmade goods, family-friendly activities, and a welcoming space for all. We proudly accept SNAP, WIC, and HIP, helping to...
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the aforementioned streaming smash, VSQ has "reached a mainstream, global audience" (Variety) and "charmed the world with their classical covers" (Nylon). New...
Join us at the Addison for ARTful Andover Community Art Making Day and create a collage of the people and things that feel like family to you. Participants are invited to bring their own printed pictures of who you consider family to include in their collage, or send up to 3 pictures to be printed...
Enjoy healing services and psychic readings, plus shop local vendors, and get a treat (no tricks!) at the coffee truck during our Halloween Psychic Faire! Come inside our store to enjoy giveaways as well as healing services like tarot card readings, aura photos, reiki, and more. This event is free! You can pre-book readings and...
Open Streets are a nationwide movement to encourage healthy activities such as walking and biking and the use of streets for outdoor dining, shopping, activities, and more. An all-volunteer team is organizing Lowell's very own pilot Open Streets event. It's free fun - family and student friendly! For one afternoon, Merrimack Street between Kirk and...
Native wildflowers are a great way to support pollinators and add a pop of color to your outdoor space. Join us in Discovery Woods as we plant seeds together. Learn the simple steps for preparing and planting, and get inspired to add bee-friendly plants to your neighborhood. Inclement weather may result in changes to the...
From the moment the lights fade to darkness, you are transported into another world…another dimension, where the music moves you and the visuals are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Welcome to the world of iLuminate, named “Best New Act in America” by America’s Got Talent in 2011. A fantastic fusion of cutting edge technology and...
Join curatorial fellow Ricardo Mercado to explore highlights from the Addison’s permanent collection in two sections: the “ideal” and the “real.” The “ideal,” bringing together American Impressionist paintings with Pictorialist photography, and the “real,” featuring works by the Ashcan School and social realist photographs. Together, these works reveal how American artists of the era grappled...
Discover the stunning photography captured by Middlesex Community College's talented Communication, Art, and Design students including Katie Butts, Alex Chen, Jose Díaz-Torres, Alex Mattson, and Namrataq Rajkarnikar. Join the reception on Tuesday, October 7th to meet the artists while enjoying light refreshments from City Hall Cafe and music by the MCC Guitarists.
Stereotypes about the British military during the American Revolution are countless, and often contradictory. Did England possess the most professional fighting force in the world, or did they bumble through New England, clinging tightly to outdated tactics while shrewd farmers rewrote the rules around them? Historian Andrew O’Shaughnessy untangles this web by following several prominent...
Modern chemistry is evolving rapidly through breakthroughs in green chemistry, which promotes environmentally friendly chemical processes, and computational chemistry, which leverages simulations to design new molecules and predict reactivity. Chemical engineering is optimizing large-scale production and sustainability, while chemical biology is enhancing drug discovery and molecular diagnostics. Advances in Nano chemistry and materials chemistry are...
Every Friday, Anabel is here offering private reiki sessions in the cave. Get your salt therapy and reiki healing all at once. Investment is $145. Appointment options are: *10:00-11:00am *11:30-12:30pm *1:00-2:00pm
More than just a place to shop, our market is a community gathering space where neighbors connect, kids play, and everyone can enjoy the best of local food and culture. We offer fresh, locally grown produce, handmade goods, family-friendly activities, and a welcoming space for all. We proudly accept SNAP, WIC, and HIP, helping to...
When we first started DIY Lowell in 2015, we had no idea that we would be here a decade and more than 25 community projects later. We now are a trusted group that practices grassroots engagement that honors local knowledge, sparks collective creativity, and empowers residents to shape their communities. Through it all, you've been...
Join us for this specialty tour of the attic at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. Explore the extensive graffiti collection the attic houses and hear stories about some of the individuals who left their mark on the attic's walls. The attic is not usually open to the public so don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes!...
October 13th is Indigenous People’s Day, a day to honor and celebrate Native American Peoples. Join us as we explore a variety of stories written by Indigenous authors to learn more about Native histories and cultures. Take a closer look at a map of New England to see where the tribal territories overlay the borders...
Join us for art, music, food and community on Saturday, October 11th! We're fundraising to support Wright's Tenant Group in their continuing work to improve resident conditions at Lowell Transitional Living Center. It's also a great chance to learn more about tenant unions, housing issues, and mutual aid. Suggested $10 donation, but all are welcome!...
Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones, to willow trees and urns, this is the perfect place to see the history of how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death through beautiful artwork. Discover how mortuary art has changed over...
October 13th is Indigenous People’s Day, a day to honor and celebrate Native American Peoples. Join us as we explore a variety of stories written by Indigenous authors to learn more about Native histories and cultures. Take a closer look at a map of New England to see where the tribal territories overlay the borders...
The Umbrella Stage Company is proud to announce the presentation of TICK, TICK… BOOM!, the autobiographical rock musical by Jonathan Larson, directed by Ilyse Robbins**. From Friday, October 10 through Sunday, November 23, 2025, audiences will be invited into the creative crucible of a composer on the brink of his 30th birthday, facing the crossroads...
Pink Martini has sold well over 3 million albums worldwide on their own independent label Heinz Records (named after Lauderdale’s dog).In 2016, Pink Martini released its ninth studio album, Je dis oui!, which features vocals from China Forbes, Storm Large, Ari Shapiro, fashion guru Ikram Goldman, civil rights activist Kathleen Saadat, and Rufus Wainwright. The...
Before Lexington was Lexington, Indigenous communities have lived in this area for thousands of years. Today, we celebrate them with a free open house at the Lexington Depot to learn more about Native American culture. 9:00 - 10:00 AM, join science educator Fran Ludwig for a guided walk of the Lexington Paint Mine, a nature...
October 13th is Indigenous People’s Day, a day to honor and celebrate Native American Peoples. Join us as we explore a variety of stories written by Indigenous authors to learn more about Native histories and cultures. Take a closer look at a map of New England to see where the tribal territories overlay the borders...
Lexington History Museums’ special exhibition Swept Up in Revolution at Buckman Tavern follows the lives of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. How did a war for independence break out in a sleepy country town, and what were the consequences for the survivors once the smoke cleared? Join Lexington History Museums’ curator Jesse Hilton for...
Join CBA’s Annual Meeting for an evening of food, music, raffles, and community celebration. The theme this year is "Impacting Generations Through Collective Action: We Welcome You!" Together, we will honor the Acre’s diverse cultures and the impact of collective action across generations. There will be a brief business meeting and election of new officers....
The Umbrella Stage Company is proud to announce the presentation of TICK, TICK… BOOM!, the autobiographical rock musical by Jonathan Larson, directed by Ilyse Robbins**. From Friday, October 10 through Sunday, November 23, 2025, audiences will be invited into the creative crucible of a composer on the brink of his 30th birthday, facing the crossroads...
Every Friday, Anabel is here offering private reiki sessions in the cave. Get your salt therapy and reiki healing all at once. Investment is $145. Appointment options are: *10:00-11:00am *11:30-12:30pm *1:00-2:00pm
More than just a place to shop, our market is a community gathering space where neighbors connect, kids play, and everyone can enjoy the best of local food and culture. We offer fresh, locally grown produce, handmade goods, family-friendly activities, and a welcoming space for all. We proudly accept SNAP, WIC, and HIP, helping to...
Join us for this fun and fall festive event! Monsterbash has been a huge hit every year. This is not a 'scary' event. Activities are gauged to Elementary School Aged children. Cost to attend is $10 and can be paid for online or at the gate when you arrive.
UNITAS & Beantown Statie Production Company Present: The 4th Annual El Encuentro Latino Film Festival UNITAS, in partnership with Beantown Statie Production Company—home to Beantown Studios—is proud to host the 4th Annual El Encuentro Latino Film Festival, a vibrant celebration of Latino storytelling through film and music. This dynamic festival highlights both emerging and established...
Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones, to willow trees and urns, this is the perfect place to see the history of how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death through beautiful artwork. Discover how mortuary art has changed over...
Get Ready for the Inaugural Budweiser Brewery Food Truck Festival! Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12:00 PM-6PM, at the Budweiser Brewery Experience in Merrimack, NH, for an unforgettable day filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great vibes! Foodies Rejoice: Enjoy mouth-watering dishes from the best food trucks, featuring cuisines from around...
Join curator Rachel Vogel to explore two exhibitions: In Tommy Kha, Other Things Uttered, the photographer examines how we construct belonging and otherness through photography, inventing new models for self-portraiture with a critical eye toward the medium’s long history of absences and erasure; in conjunction, the exhibition Family Portrait brings together photographs from the Addison’s...
Discover the wonders of chemistry as we celebrate National Chemistry Week. Join us and our guest educators from the local American Chemical Society Chapter for fun, hands-on activities around this year’s theme, The Hidden Life of Spices!
Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV's "Whose Line is it Anyway?," take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble. Armed with their lightning-fast wits, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an...
Children’s Services of Roxbury (CSR) is thrilled to welcome the renowned Reverend Liz Walker as a featured guest in its ROXTalks series. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 12 to 1 p.m., CSR President and CEO Sandra M. McCroom and Rev. Walker will explore the connections between trauma and economic mobility through a virtual community conversation....
Join us at the Nashawtuc Country Club this year to experience the best flavors from our local Concord restaurants, including Bandoleros, Concord Teacakes, Debra’s Natural Gourmet, Fiorella’s Cucina, Gräem Nuts and Chocolate, Main St. Cafe, Nashawtuc Country Club, Nashoba Brook Bakery, New England Olive Oil Company, The Cheese Shop, Twin Seafood, Verrill Farm, West Village...
Celebrate the cozy spirit of fall with an evening of creativity, community, and seasonal flavors. Join us at The Groton Inn’s Keep’s Conservatory for a hands-on candle making workshop led by the expert team of Kitchen Sink Candle Co., where you’ll design your own custom blend from over 50 inviting scents—perfect for capturing the season...
Want to join a community dialogue about the issues facing Lowell such as housing, downtown, immigration, transportation, and more? Drop in for roundtable “World Café” style conversations facilitated by DIY Lowell with neighbors, experts, and community leaders. Share your concerns, ideas, and dreams for Lowell – and turn those ideas into action! We meet fourth...
Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50 An Unmissable Night of Absurdity, Laughter, and Legendary Comedy! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the one and only John Cleese! This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the...
Every Friday, Anabel is here offering private reiki sessions in the cave. Get your salt therapy and reiki healing all at once. Investment is $145. Appointment options are: *10:00-11:00am *11:30-12:30pm *1:00-2:00pm
More than just a place to shop, our market is a community gathering space where neighbors connect, kids play, and everyone can enjoy the best of local food and culture. We offer fresh, locally grown produce, handmade goods, family-friendly activities, and a welcoming space for all. We proudly accept SNAP, WIC, and HIP, helping to...
Join us as we celebrate Halloween weekend! Dress for the occasion and give your Halloween costume the chance to spook, sparkle, and shine. Challenge yourself to a few holes of Pumpkin Putt Putt and other outdoor games with a frightfully fun twist. Use your powers of observation on a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt and expect other...
This year, Saint Michael School in North Andover is proudly celebrating 75 years of providing an exceptional Catholic education to generations of students and wants to invite you to celebrate with them! All prospective families are invited to their next Open House on Saturday, October 25th, at 10:00 a.m. RSVP online at www.SaintMichael.com/Tour or by...
Get your Halloween costumes ready Explore the not-too-spooky haunted house produced by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Lowell at Lowell City Hall, and trick or treat through downtown Lowell. Local organizations will be hanging out on JFK Plaza with kid's activities and candy at the Neighborhood Haunt! After getting your candy haul and checking out...
Join us as we celebrate Halloween weekend! Dress for the occasion and give your Halloween costume the chance to spook, sparkle, and shine. Challenge yourself to a few holes of Pumpkin Putt Putt and other outdoor games with a frightfully fun twist. Use your powers of observation on a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt and expect other...
The Umbrella Stage Company is proud to announce the presentation of TICK, TICK… BOOM!, the autobiographical rock musical by Jonathan Larson, directed by Ilyse Robbins**. From Friday, October 10 through Sunday, November 23, 2025, audiences will be invited into the creative crucible of a composer on the brink of his 30th birthday, facing the crossroads...
Members of the AANHPI (Asian American and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islander) community are invited to gather at the Addison Gallery of American Art in Andover to reflect on and be inspired by our own lives in relation to places, real or imagined. Our time together will include an introduction to the exhibition Tommy Kha: Other Things...
The City of Lowell and the Lowell Historic Board are proud to announce the Sun Sign Restoration Lighting, taking place on Monday, October 27, at 6:30PM in front of the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St. Located atop the historic Sun Building in Kearney Square, the twin rooftop signs have long been a familiar...
Don't miss your chance for a Night at the Museum! Secure your After Hours tickets for exclusive evening tours and experience the museum like never before.
Don't miss your chance for a Night at the Museum! Secure your After Hours tickets for exclusive evening tours and experience the museum like never before.
Every Friday, Anabel is here offering private reiki sessions in the cave. Get your salt therapy and reiki healing all at once. Investment is $145. Appointment options are: *10:00-11:00am *11:30-12:30pm *1:00-2:00pm
Join us as we put a seasonal twist on a favorite messy experience by adding scents to our finger paints. Get ready to get messy with paint because your hands and fingers will be your “tools” today! What kind of masterpiece will you create?
Join us as we put a seasonal twist on a favorite messy experience by adding scents to our finger paints. Get ready to get messy with paint because your hands and fingers will be your “tools” today! What kind of masterpiece will you create?
Join us as we put a seasonal twist on a favorite messy experience by adding scents to our finger paints. Get ready to get messy with paint because your hands and fingers will be your “tools” today! What kind of masterpiece will you create?
📍 Luciana Calvin Photography Studio, Chelmsford MA 📅 Two Saturdays Only – November 2025 🎟 Limited Spots Available Step into a storybook Christmas with The Santa Experience—a one-of-a-kind holiday portrait session designed to capture the wonder of childhood and create heirloom artwork your family will treasure forever. This isn’t your typical mall Santa. Your child...
📍 Luciana Calvin Photography Studio, Chelmsford MA 📅 Two Saturdays Only – November 2025 🎟 Limited Spots Available Step into a storybook Christmas with The Santa Experience—a one-of-a-kind holiday portrait session designed to capture the wonder of childhood and create heirloom artwork your family will treasure forever. This isn’t your typical mall Santa. Your child...
Lao Christian Fellowship sharing social and cultural endurance. In a prosperous mannerism that stimulates the mind, desiring to learn more and participate in value of Laos struggles progressed.
Immerse yourself in the magic of our creative community during Open Studios. This is not just an event; it's an experience you don't want to miss. Five floors of art studios, two floors of artist lofts, a coffee shop, a co-op art gallery, a food truck, and a brewery. There is no charge for this...
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