American Bloods: The Untamed Dynasty that Shaped a Nation

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Inspired by the discovery of a mysterious manuscript in an old farmhouse just north of Concord, historian John Kaag takes us on a multi-generational exploration of one of America’s first and most expansive pioneer families. The Bloods explored and laid claim to the frontiers—geographic, political, intellectual, and spiritual—that would become the very core of the […]

Exhibit Opening: The Portuguese In Lowell: The Familiar And The New

Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Gallery 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

Join Lowell National Historical Park and the Saab Center for Portugues Studies at UMass Lowell for the opening of a new exhibit "The Portuguese In Lowell: The Familiar And The New" at the Boott Cotton Mill Museum (115 John St.) The event will begin at Boarding House Park with a performance by the Holy Ghost […]

Free

Summer Garage Sale & Book Sale

Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, United States

The Printer's Garage Sale is full of treasures for the admirer, amateur, enthusiast, and professional alike. We have printing presses of all sizes, ancillary equipment, cabinets, ink, sooooo much paper, and, of course, type cases (with type) along with books on typography, graphic arts, and printing. All this and more Saturday, June 8th from 10am […]

Butch Heroes: A Conversation with Ria Brodell

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Ria Brodell is a non-binary trans artist, educator, and author with a current solo exhibition at the Fitchburg Art Museum. Ria joins us at the Museum for a conversation on their ongoing series entitled Butch Heroes. Through this revelatory project of historic excavation and Queer reclamation, they create real or imagined portraits of their subjects […]

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Mill No. 5 Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St, Lowell, MA, United States

Open Mic night is back! Every first and third Friday, come share your music! Express yourself! Grab a drink, enjoy some food & support your local arts community!!

Acton Pride Drag Show

NARA Park Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, United States

Join Acton Pride for its second Drag Show. This event will feature a variety of performers. This event is geared for mature audiences. Tickets if not purchased in advance can be purchased at the gate for $15 cash or $15 plus processing fee for credit cards.

$10 – $15

Bedford Cultural District Music Arts Festival

Bedford Town Common -75 Great Road 75 Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

The Bedford Cultural District Partnership (BCDP) will be holding a Music & Arts Festival 2024 on Saturday, June 15th, on the Bedford Common (75 Great Road). Entertainment, education, and fun for all ages. Features diverse musical groups performing during the day, interactive art projects, open houses, local community booths, activities for kids and adults, and […]

Free

Pre-Father’s Day printing activity at the Museum of Printing

Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, United States

This Saturday (June 15th) from 10 am to 4 pm we are hosting a special pre-Father’s Day printing activity at the Museum of Printing, Haverhill, MA. Join Christine Mistretta, the Museum of Printing’s Acting Executive Director, as she helps visitors create a personalized greeting card for Dad. You can pick from a number of historic […]

Acton Pride Festival

NARA Park Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, United States

Join Acton Pride for a fun-filled afternoon at NARA’s Beach! Beach admission will be free throughout the event. Games and fun including music! This is a free event open to the general public.

Untold Stories of Our Region featuring Chichi Enu

NARA Park Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, United States

This event will highlight stories of women, Black, Indigenous peoples, and other communities traditionally overlooked in historical records. The event is a celebration of diversity, aiming to increase cultural awareness and strengthen community bonds. Art Display from local high school students from 5-7 p.m. Interactive opera performance by artist-in-residence Chichi Enu from 7-8:30 p.m. "NOT […]