INDIA HERITAGE FEST
2025-09-06 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lowell Heritage State Park, Lowell Heritage State Park, 160 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
GURJAR proudly presents the annual INDIA HERITAGE FEST at Lowell Heritage State Park.
Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of India, right here in Massachusetts!
Shop ethnic wear, jewelry, décor & more. Savor delicious Indian food and enjoy live music, dance, and cultural shows at the Sampas Pavilion.

ORANGE AND BLUE | September 3-28, 2025| Reception on Saturday September 6, 3 - 5 pm | Loading Dock Gallery
2025-09-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
This September, the Loading Dock Gallery presents Blue and Orange. This is a dynamic member-driven exhibition celebrating the bold interplay of color and contrast. Artists interpret the theme through a wide range of mediums—painting, sculpture, photography, fiber arts, and more, all exploring the emotional and symbolic power of two of art’s most evocative hues.
Whether representing sun and sky, fire and water, or warmth and coolness, blue and orange serve as both inspiration and challenge. Their juxtaposition invites harmony and tension, sparking fresh creativity and vibrant expression in every piece.
Blue and Orange offers viewers a rich and varied visual experience, highlighting the diversity and talent of the gallery’s member artists while inviting personal reflection on color, emotion, and design.
The Loading Dock Gallery show, Blue and Orange, will be on display September 3rd – September 28th at the Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA. Opening Reception on September 6 from 3-5 pm. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501c3.

My Dream is of an Island-Place: The Great Brewster Journal LIVE
2025-09-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Academic Arts Center, 240 Central Street, Lowell, 01852
Time travel to 1891 on Sept. 6-7 with a free multimedia presentation that uses original music, text, historical context, images, and short presentations to tell the story of four adventurous Lowell women who spent two weeks on a remote Boston Harbor island and kept a journal of their experiences. The immersive event will introduce the “Merrie Trippers,” and explore the social and literary world they inhabited. A live performance of newly commissioned music by Massachusetts composer Adam Jacob Simon highlights the work of Lowell poet Lucy Larcom; video projections bring the island sojourn into greater focus; and the women’s own art and photographs shine out of this fascinating document. Meet Stephanie Schorow, lead author of A Boston Harbor Islands Adventure: The Great Brewster Journal of 1891, literature scholar Anna Brecke, and producer/singer Emily Marvosh in this free event in the newly renovated Donahue Family Academic Arts Center, housed in a historic downtown train depot. For more information and to register: www.greatbrewsterjournal.com

Jax Hollow in concert
2025-09-06 20:00 - 22:30 | Crossroads Music Series, Crossroads Music Series, 190 Academy Rd, North Andover, MA, 01845, United States
Nashville’s Jax Hollow (originally from Western Mass) emerges as a rare triple-threat. She’s a nuanced and hard-hitting songwriter, a powerhouse vocalist, and a world class guitarist.
Jax’s exceptional songwriting skills have earned her notable recognation, including a first-place win in the prestigious ISC Songwriting Competition. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Jax has shared the spotlight with legendary rock icons like Billy Gibbon and Sammy Hagar. Her music effortlessly blends blues, rock and Americana, showcasing her ability to connect with listeners through heartfelt, soulful lyrics and soaring vocals — while her jaw-dropping guitar solos demonstrate a mastery of the craft.
“Hendrixian…with shades of Jimmy Page and Eddie Van Halen.”
Guitar World
“I wanted to be the one that discovered Jax Hollow!”
Melissa Etheridge

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-09-06 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-13 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-20 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-27 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-04 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-11 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Let's Sing Taylor - Lowell Summer Music Series
2025-09-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Let’s Sing Taylor: An Unofficial Tribute Show – is the ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. We can show you incredible things, including the most faithful and lively covers of Queen Taylor’s expansive and sacred catalog. Taking the country by storm, we’re bringing the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far.
So, let the games begin. Calling all Swifties to sing your hearts out and sport your Taylor inspired attire. You can show up at our party any time.
Let’s Sing Taylor is fan-sponsored and not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by TAS Rights Management, Taylor Swift, or their affiliated entities.

Recounting the Revolution: History and Meaning of Leutze’s The News of Lexington
2025-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 | The Depot
Best known for his iconic painting Washington Crossing the Delaware, German-American artist Emanuel Leutze also painted other scenes of the American Revolution. One of these, The News of Lexington (1852), portrays local townsfolk receiving word of the battle that launched the Revolution. Recently conserved with support from the Wyeth Foundation of American Art, the painting is now on display at the Lexington Depot. Join art scholar Kate Criscitiello as she explores the history of this fascinating painting and reexamines its meaning within the political and social context of 19th-century America.
This talk will be followed by a reception to ask questions, examine the painting more closely, and enjoy light refreshments with the speaker.
About Our Speaker:
Art historian Kate Criscitiello most recently served as the Assistant Curator at the Lexington History Museums, where she led the curation of the special exhibition Swept Up in Revolution. A passionate advocate for New England history, Kate serves on the Board of Trustees at the House of the Seven Gables. She has also worked as a Graduate Scholar with the Center for Painted Wall Preservation, contributing to the creation of a virtual museum of New England’s painted walls. Kate holds a master’s degree in art history and museum studies from Tufts University.
$10 members, $15 nonmembers

Big Head Todd & The Monsters - Lowell Summer Music Series
2025-09-14 18:30 - 22:30 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
In this life, very few friendships withstand the test of time. Naturally, people go their separate ways and chase their own dreams. As rare as it may be for friendships to last a lifetime, it might be even rarer for a band to stick together for the long haul. For close to four decades, the members of Big Head Todd and The Monsters—Todd Park Mohr [vocals, guitar, keys, sax, harmonica], Brian Nevin [drums], Rob Squires [bass, vocals], and Jeremy Lawton [keyboards, lap pedal/steel guitar, vocals]—have continued to both throw down in the studio and light up stages worldwide. Rallying around a core vision, the platinum-selling Colorado quartet kick out the kind of blues-drenched rock ‘n’ roll bangers that make you want to rev the engine a little louder, sing along like no one’s looking, and live a little freer.
This holds true on their 12th full-length offering, Her Way Out.
“To me, my band means four people who listen to each other, work hard, and share a goal,” Todd observes. “The goal has to do with reaching out to people, catching their ears, and sharing a story we hope they relate to. Our fans have given us an incredible 40-year career, and we hope they’ve gotten great songs and performances in return.”
They’ve most definitely delivered on both fronts…
As the story goes, Todd, Brian, and Rob unlocked their musical partnership during high school when they started jamming in the early eighties. Fast forward to 1986, they adopted the moniker Big Head Todd and The Monsters. BHTM released 2 successful independent records on their own BIG Records, Another Mayberry (1989) and Midnight Radio (1990) before drawing the attention of music industry titans and signing with Irving Azoff, Chuck Morris, and Frank Barsalona in 1992. They broke nationally with the platinum-certified staple Sister Sweetly (1993) which yielded four top 10 rock radio hits. They continued to progress with Strategem [1994] and Beautiful World [1997] which yielded several more rock radio hits including Boom Boom featuring John Lee Hooker. The band is continually touring and recording and has continued to put out albums that have received critical acclaim from both fans and press.
Among other milestones, their music literally reached the heavens when they played “Blue Sky” live at NASA Mission Control, delivering a celestial wakeup for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. They’ve toured and recorded with many rock and blues legends including B.B. King, Neil Young, The Allman Brothers, Hubert Sumlin, David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Dave Matthews Band, The Eagles and their personal favorite Robert Plant. Not to mention, they attained hometown hero status by headlining Red Rocks Amphitheatre 35 times in addition to earning induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2023.
Her Way Out came to life organically. For two years, they hosted “Monster’s Music Monthly,” serving up either a new song or a new version of a classic online. Working out of Jeremy’s home studio, they parlayed this momentum into their latest LP.
“It had been almost seven years since our last album release, but we wanted to put the same energy of ‘Monster’s Music Monthly’ into a full-length,” Todd notes. “We have a very distinct personality as a band. I write to the sensibilities of each member, because they’re going to have to dig playing it. We’re a benevolent democracy. If one guy isn’t connecting with a certain song, that song is out. As an uncomplicated rock band, we like to do things that are ‘proper’—loud guitars, drums, big bass, and well-placed organ, keys, and lap steel. We road-tested every song on the record before recording a lick. All of that helped us dial in the arrangements, ditch tunes that didn’t work, and grow a strong sense of what our individual parts should be.”
In this respect, the single and title track “Her Way Out” packs a concentrated and catchy punch. Anchored by a steady beat, the rough and tumble riff kicks up dust as soulful vocals ignite an irresistible refrain, “She found her way out, her way out—and it was me.”
“It’s driven by the idea that relationships are frail,” he elaborates. “Sometimes, they are something one wants freedom from. A real-life circumstance drives this story. Something was said when a person had too much to drink. The relationship ended with words, but the drinker could never know what he said and the woman refused to tell him.”
Ass-kicking guitar surges through “Thunderbird” as strains of organ coat a raucous refrain with a lyrical tip-of-the-hat to the Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas classic American Graffiti.
He goes on, “‘Thunderbird’ is a collection of one-liners from the film knit together with a beat poet vibe. It has an AC/DC-like guitar riff and a cinematic-style vocal. It’s all about drag racing and love never caught.”
Elsewhere, Big Head Todd and The Monsters nod to Annie Oakley with “Don’t Kill Me Tonight.” Then, there’s “King Kong.” A hulking groove lumbers beneath the frontman’s bluesy intonation as a piano solo bleeds into a skyscraper-scaling guitar lead.
“It’s inspired by a large movie poster in my basement of King Kong on top of the Empire State Building,” Todd reveals. “I’m drawn to these iconic contemporary heroes who are also monsters. They are complicated because they destroy so much, yet are sympathetic to children and fall in love with human women. These ‘Titans’, as they are called, are often monsters of our own making. It’s exciting to perform live.”
In the end, the future looks as bright as ever for these longtime friends.
“We work very hard at being a great band,” Todd leaves off. “We’re also a group that cares for each other. We’ve been together for almost 40 years. Our audience has made it all possible, and we’re grateful and determined to keep playing.”

Depot Mural Ribbon Cutting and Artist Discussion
2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | The Depot
Local artist Kit Collins has been hard at work all summer beautifying the columns behind the Depot into a colorful mural of Lexington’s history past and present. Join LHM and the town for a ribbon cutting and special discussion with the artist to discover the stories represented in the art!
Free!

October 20th Anniversary Open Studios
2025-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
Join us for a very special Open Studios on Saturday, October 4th, as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Western Avenue Studios & Lofts.
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.
Celebrate two decades of art, community, and creative transformation as you explore five floors of working art studios, two floors of artist lofts, a coffee shop, a co-op art gallery, a food truck, and a brewery.
This event is free and open to the public. Dog-friendly, too! We just ask that you keep your pup on a leash.
Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, there’s never been a better time to experience everything Western Avenue has to offer.
See you here.

Wellness on the Walkways: Dancing in the Park with Angkor Dance Troupe Monkey Dance and Traditional Movement Workshop
2025-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join dancers from Angkor Dance Troupe at Boarding House Park on Sunday, September 21st. Dancers will give instructions on the playful yet dynamic movements of the monkey role in Cambodian classical dance. Experience a unique opportunity to learn about the movements and steps to the dance.
This event is part of Lowell National Historical Park’s Wellness on the Walkways Series of events. Stay active with a variety of activities exploring the city’s urban and natural landscapes via the many walkways of Lowell.

The Counter at The Umbrella Arts Center
2025-09-26 19:30 - 2025-11-09 15:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
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 lives.
The play is helmed by emerging director Alex Lonati in her Umbrella Stage debut, and features Norton Award-nominated “ranney”* as Paul, Margaret Clark as Katie, and Norton and IRNE Award-winner Maureen Keiller* as Peg.
This award-winning play follows the unlikely connection between Paul, a retired firefighter who goes every morning to the same small town diner, and Katie, who’s always there to pour the coffee. After many months of small talk across the counter, the sharing of one secret grows into a deeply meaningful, life-affirming friendship—shocking both Paul and Katie into embracing the hopes and joys born of basic human connection.
Through sharp dialogue and unexpected humor, The Counter explores “secrets and grief and escape, [running] away and starting again, and most crucially standing in front of a suddenly opened door.” (New York Stage Review)
“I’m excited that Boston audiences will have an opportunity to experience The Counter for the first time,” says Performing Arts Director Brian Boruta. “It struck me as a thrilling surprise – a reminder that the most unlikely connections found in our everyday lives can have a monumental impact.”
Originally commissioned by Roundabout Theater, it was called “an intensely provocative new American play” (New York Stage Review) by Kennedy, whose other plays include Napoli, Brooklyn; Too Much, Too Much, Too Many; and Light. Her work has been produced around the U.S., U.K., Ireland and Sweden, developed or presented by such prominent institutions as the National Theatre of London, The Atlantic Theater Company, Williamstown Theatre Festival, and Ars Nova.
*Indicates a member of Actor’s Equity Association.

18th Century Music at the Depot
2025-09-28 11:00 - 14:00 | The Depot
Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in!
Included with museum admission.

Virtual Tour: Hayes Prize 2025: Tommy Kha, Other Things Uttered
2025-09-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Addison Gallery of American Art, Chapel Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
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. Other Things Uttered, his first museum solo exhibition, introduces viewers to the distinctive vocabulary and grammar of his photographic practice. This program is presented in partnership with Andover’s Memorial Hall Library.

Virtual Tour: Making Their Way: The Florida Highwaymen Painters
2025-10-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
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 program is presented in partnership with Andover’s Memorial Hall Library.

Family Portraits Collage Workshop
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Addison Gallery of American Art, Chapel Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
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 in advance (email pictures to Christine: cjee@andover.edu by Oct 1). Drop in any time; no registration required. All ages are welcome!

Tour: Playing to Our Strengths: Highlights from the Permanent Collection
2025-10-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Addison Gallery of American Art, Chapel Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
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 with questions of beauty, truth, and the rapidly transforming character of modern life. This is the second exhibition in a series exploring particular strengths of the Addison’s renowned collection of art of the United States from the 17th century to the present day. This program is presented in partnership with Andover’s Memorial Hall Library.

Reception: Emerge: Celebrating Student Creativity
2025-10-07 17:30 - 18:15 | Lowell City Hall, Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
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.

Benefit Art Show: Wright's Tenant Group & LLAMA
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Lowell TeleMedia Center, Lowell TeleMedia Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
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!
Hosted by: LLAMA – Lifting Lowellians: Assistance and Mutual Aid
https://linktr.ee/lowellmutualaid

Monsterbash
2025-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | MA
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.

Tour: Tommy Kha, Other Things Uttered and Family Portrait
2025-10-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Addison Gallery of American Art, Chapel Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
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 collection to reveal how artists have engaged the theme of family over a span of nearly two centuries. This program is presented in partnership with Andover’s Memorial Hall Library; registration is required.
