Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Kashmir - The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live celebrating the Physical Graffiti 50th Anniversary
2025-07-11 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Thoams E. Tidman Ampitheather at NARA Park, 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Kashmir Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Physical Graffiti Tour – Come and see it at NARA Park in Acton, MA!
Come one, come all in 2025 to see Kashmir featuring Jean Violet perform Physical Graffiti in it’s entirety!! The iconic 6th album released in 1975 is Led Zeppelin at their creative peak – with more new music than could fit on an a lbum, they opted to make Physical Graffiti their only studio double album. It was both a critical and commercial success upon release, debuting at #1 in the UK, and #3 in the US, respectively, and currently has gone 16x Platinum in the US.
Come on out and see the band perform the down and dirty blues of “In My Time of Dying”, or the melancholy and soul stirring “Ten Years Gone”, the hymn to nature “Down By The Seaside” or the grinding rhythm of their song of escape, “Night Flight”. You’ll hear the straight up rockers “Sick Again ”, “The Wanton Song” and “the Rover”, the funked up “Trampled Under Foot”, as well as the mysterious light and shade of “In The Light”. And of course you’ll hear the majestic, larger than life anthem, “Kashmir”, the song that both Plant and Page called “the bands definitive moment”, and whose lyric writing process drove Plant “virtually to tears.”
You won’t want to miss this powerful 50th Anniversary live performance of Physical Graffiti, Led Zeppelin’s highly acclaimed and wide ranging tour de force!
Visit their website: https://ledzeppelintribute.com/

Free Family Day at The Umbrella Arts Center
2025-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Come to The Umbrella this weekend for FREE family fun!
Drop by any time during the two-hour time block this Saturday, July 12, 2:00 – 4:00 PM to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors!
This week’s creative adventure: DIY Summer Passports
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll create your very own summer passport—filled with dream destinations, must-do adventures, and sunny day wishes. We’ll provide all the materials needed. It’s a great way for families to plan, imagine, and create together!
Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated (but not required).
For more information, visit our website:
https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/free-family-days-0
Save the Date
Mark your calendar for our next FREE Family Day: Saturday, August 9: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-07-12 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-07-19 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-07-26 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-02 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-09 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-16 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-23 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Summer Candle-Making Class
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join us for this Summer-themed candle making class filled with summer scents and bright & colorful jars, glitters, & gemstones! You’ll have a choice of candle jar, therapeutic-grade oils to create your very own scent (*we even have new summer scents for you to try!), label design, and finishing decorations such as glitter, gemstones and flowers. All decorations are done for you by the class instructor.
Each class can take about 45-60 minutes depending on class size, and there is some downtime where we will be waiting for the wax to cool down so feel free to bring your friends and drinks of your choice for this fun low-key class!
Please note: Candles take about an hour to set, so pick-up can be next day (or another day of your choice). We also provide the option to ship candles as well if the pick-up times don’t work for you!
Your ticket includes one 10 oz jar and your choice of glitter, gemstones, and flowers if desired. The class teacher will add the decorations for you after the candle solidifies. You can also choose from an array of speciality labels or even add-on a personalized one (with any message and photo!) for an additional fee.
***The candle will need time to solidify before you take it home, so you can either pick it up another day or get it shipped to you.***

Draw the Line - An Aerosmith Tribute
2025-07-18 20:00 - 22:30 | Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA Park, 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Draw the Line – the “Officially Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show” – originating near Boston Massachusetts, the same as Aerosmith themselves. – Come and see the show at NARA Park in Acton, MA!
It doesn’t get more authentic than this… period!
Established in 1991, Draw the Line has been touring for more than 30 years spanning the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. DTL has played over 3,000 shows to sold out Audiences of up to 20,000 people. From MGM Grand Arena Las Vegas, to festivals throughout the USA, plus many legendary theaters, casinos, and cruise ships, Draw the Line is the standard for tribute shows.
During a January 1998 radio interview, Aerosmith Lead Singer Steven Tyler singled out Draw the Line as the best of the Aerosmith tribute bands. With disc jockey Nik Carter adding, ” I’ve seen Draw the Line. They are Aerosmith!!” DTL has been featured in international fanzines, Boston Globe, Boston Herald and other newspapers across the country. DTL has been featured on MTV and AXSTV World’s Greatest Tribute Bands as the best Aerosmith tribute show.
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They are the only tribute band that has been featured on Aerosmith’s website as well as their Aero Force One official fan club. With support and accolades from Aerosmith themselves, as well as journalists, top DJs, and fans worldwide, it’s no wonder Draw the Line is recognized as a one-of-its-kind. “ A professional show band in a league of their own amongst tribute acts and of a caliber that is unparalleled in the tribute genre”, says Joe Reardon, reporter for the Mariner newspaper group.
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Aerosmith members have been known to appear at DTL shows over the years, with original founding Aerosmith member Ray Tabano frequently jamming with them – you never know who you’ll see at a DTL show!
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Draw the Line features lead vocalist Neill Byrnes, a true Steven Tyler doppelgänger . Neill won a Steven Tyler lookalike contest during Aerosmith’s Pump tour, which would end up kickstarting his 30 plus year career as Steven Tyler. He has appeared on talk shows, tv commercials, done voice overs and movies. He recently appeared in the 2020 Lynyrd Skynyrd biopic “Street Survivors” as Steven Tyler.
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Draw the Line, in addition to Neill, boasts some incredibly talented musicians completing the Aerosmith line-up:
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​Jim Dennis (Brad Whitford)
Barry Johnson (Tom Hamilton)
John Myslinski (Joey Kramer)
Together, these five talented musicians perfectly recreate the sound, energy, and vibe of an Aerosmith concert; if you love Aerosmith, this is a show you Don’t Wanna Miss!
Visit their website: https://www.drawtheline.net

Weaving An Address - Curator Tour and Author Talk
2025-07-19 15:00 - 17:30 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The public is invited to a free program exploring The Umbrella Arts Center’s outdoors public art ramble, Weaving an Address, a site-specific exhibition of work by prominent Black artists commemorating colonial-era Black residents of Concord’s famed Walden Woods.
On Saturday, July 19 at 3PM, curator and artist Marla McLeod will lead a guided tour of the artwork installed at Brister’s Hill in Walden Woods, named for Brister Freeman, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved before Thoreau.
The tour will be followed at 4:30PM by refreshments and a panel discussion back at The Umbrella Arts Center (40 Stow Street, Concord, MA) with McLeod in dialogue with historian Elise Lemire, author of Black Walden: Slavery and Its Aftermath in Concord, Massachusetts, who was recently a subject of the new international documentary, Concord’s Secret History, just released on over 500 PBS stations. Saturday’s discussion will examine the “journey from archive to art,” and Lemire’s scholarly research that fueled Weaving’s creative installations.
Part of the town’s Revolution250 celebrations, this program is co-presented by The Umbrella Arts Center, The Walden Woods Project and The Robbins House: Concord’s African American History Museum. It featured work by artists Sharon Chandler Correnty, Ifé Franklin, Stephen Hamilton, Whitney Harris, Ekua Holmes, Perla Mabel, Marla McLeod, Kimberly Love Radcliffe, and Anthony Peyton Young.
Learn more at https://theumbrellaarts.org/weaving

Discovery After Dark at Discovery Museum
2025-07-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
It’s grown-up time at Discovery Museum! Come hang out and play in our outdoor and indoor spaces and enjoy a fun evening with live music, food, drinks, and friends. Your ticket includes a full BBQ dinner (including options for many dietary restrictions), dessert, and three drinks. All attendees must be 21+ years of age.

Yellow Brick Road - A Tribute to Elton John
2025-07-25 20:00 - 22:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
A full concert tribute, complete with costumes and stage antics! Every detail of an actual Elton John show is presented.

Acton Kicks Country - featuring Houston Bernard (8pm) and Line Dancing Instruction (7pm)
2025-08-01 19:00 - 22:30 | Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA Park, 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
A Country Music Maverick with a Rich Musical Heritage ! Wear your cowboy hats and boots and let’s all have a great time!

Wings of Transformation: Yoga & Art Making Workshop
2025-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Moonlight & Mindfulness, Moonlight & Mindfulness, 91 Mill St # 7, Dracut, MA, 01826, United States
If you are seeking self care, discovery, and creative expression, this may be the workshop for you!
In this two-part workshop, you will first be led into a gentle flow to explore and embody the stages of metamorphosis through movement and stillness (all levels are welcome). Then, you will be taken on a journey through guided visualization and receive a butterfly message. Lastly, you will be provided with real butterfly wings to create an art piece to honor the symbolism of change and inner transformation.
What to bring: comfortable clothing, a journal, water, yoga mat, and any props to support movement and rest such as blocks, blanket (yoga or any firm blanket), and bolster or pillow.
This workshop will be 2 hours in length and will be held on Saturday, August 2nd, 11:00am-1:00pm. All materials you will need are included in the cost of the ticket.
About the teachers of this workshop:
Salwa is a trauma-informed yoga instructor who approaches teaching with a student-centered lens that is inclusive and gentle, inviting exploration, curiosity, fluidity, and restoration. When not teaching, Salwa works as a mental health counselor. To find out more about her therapy services visit https://www.andstillwerise.us/team-bio/salwa-galal
Theresa is an art therapist whose passion in life is to create stronger mind-body-spirit connections. Theresa uses various energetic and expressive healing techniques to help people discover a deeper essence of themselves. She has a love for facilitating art and nature based groups to connect with the wonder and magic of the earth, and is overjoyed to bring some of her offerings to Moonlight and Mindfulness. To find out more about her services you can learn more at www.sacred-healing-arts.com

UNCOMMON CONNECTIONS | July 30 – August 31, 2025| Reception on Saturday August 3, 3 - 5 pm | Loading Dock Gallery
2025-08-02 15:00 - 17:00 | The Loading Dock Gallery, The Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
Show: Uncommon Connections
Show dates: July 30 – August 31, 2025
Opening Reception: August 2 from 3-5 pm
This show brings together the creative voices of three senior artists—each representing a distinct medium: painting, woodworking, and sculpture. With a lifetime of experiences and shared passion for the arts, these men offer a rich, multidimensional exhibition. Their connection goes beyond the canvas or workshop—they are long-time collaborators and curators at the Loading Dock Gallery. Through their individual works and collective vision, this show celebrates not only their diverse artistic journeys but also the enduring power of community and creativity.
Bruce Wood’s work is imaginative, whimsical, creative and provocative, drawing the viewer into a world of skewed reality and thought. He uses found and recycled items to create unique sculptures.
Neal Emmer’s work displays simple subject matter with forceful detail. He finds content while taking walks, driving, or finding things in thrift stores, at home and in his back yard. He develops a theme and draws or paints the scenarios using pencil on paper or acrylic paint on canvas.
Bob Jones’ passion for woodworking started at a young age. His work is driven by a desire to marry functionality with artistry, creating useful and beautiful objects.
The Loading Dock Gallery show, Uncommon Connections, will be on display July 30 to August 31, 2025 at the Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA. Opening Reception on August 2 from 3-5 pm. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501c3.

BonJourney with opener Whitney Doucet
2025-08-08 19:30 - 22:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
BonJourneyNY is a New York based Tribute Band celebrating rock Icons, Bon Jovi and Journey. Opener Whitney Doucet is a Country-Pop singer.
Whitney will be performing from 7:30-8:45 and BonJourney will be playing straight from 9-10:30 pm

Bookstore Romance Day at lala books
2025-08-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-09 13:00 - 17:00 | lala books, lala books, 189 Market St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
This Bookstore Romance Day lala books is celebrating our local Romance Writers.
Visit with Sara Marks, Elena Markem, K. Nies, Mary Hart, Becky Lee Whitehouse, Molly Kerr, Sebastian Nothwell, Nik Kiri, and Elizabeth Franta
Authors will give short readings from their work at both 1:30 and 3:30pm
Between readings, stop to chat with the writers, have your books signed, and meet other Romance book fans.
Romance Trivia at 2:15pm and anytime, try your luck in the raffle for a Book tote filled with Romance Reading and swag.
This is a great way to support local writers and find your next favorite romance titles. Free to attend, no reservations needed.
For a full calendar of bookish events, check out our website at lalabookstore.com

Multicultural Festival
2025-08-09 11:00 - 19:00 | JFK Plaza, 50 Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Visit JFK Plaza on Saturday, Sept 7th, for the Multicultural Festival from 11 AM – 7 PM! This festival features food, drinks, live music, arts and crafts, and more in celebration of the diverse international cultures that make up Lowell.

Into the Floyd - The International Pink Floyd Tribute
2025-08-15 20:00 - 22:30 | Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA Park, 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Brings alive the music of Pink Floyd by performing an authentic and diverse catalogue from the Wish You Were Here album (50th anniversary!)

Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival
2025-08-16 10:00 - 18:00 | Vandenberg Esplanade‎, Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, United States
The Lowell Southeast Asian Water Festival is dedicated to the preservation, protection and sharing of cultural heritages of the Southeast Asian Americans in the Greater Lowell area of Massachusetts.
Every third Saturday in August, hundreds to thousands of people from around the country and the world come to Lowell to celebrate water as it is celebrated in Southeast Asia. They come for the blessings, food, crafts, performances and (of course) the races.

Taylorville - A Special Tribute Night to Today's Top Music Icon!
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA Park, 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of Taylor like never before! “Taylorville”.

Meet the Makers - Artisan Demos and Classes at Crafted Together
2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Crafted Together, 30 South Road, Bedford, 01730, United States
Join us for the Crafted Together Meet the Makers event! Visit us at 30 South Road, Bedford, MA to chat with the artisans of Crafted Together. Shop beautiful handmade products, watch live art demos, and participate in fun activities.
Don’t forget to spin the game wheel for opportunities to win a variety of prizes!
Refreshments will be served and the whole family is welcome.
We can’t wait to create something with you!
Schedule:
11:00am | Event opens — Browse booths & meet the artisans!
11:30am–12:30pm | Painted Nature Bookmarks with Stacie Korroch (Nature Wanderings) — Create your own botanical bookmark with plants and flowers!
12:30–1:15pm | The Art of Crochet Design with Arsenia Moraitis (Arsenia’s Arts) — Enjoy a live crochet demo and see a design come to life!
1:15–2:15pm | Crystal Moss Wreath Making with Arianna Schuurman (Bewitching Dreams) — Watch and try your hand at building your own whimsical wreath!
2:15–3:00pm | Last call for shopping, raffle entry, and chatting with the makers!
3:00pm | Wrap-up — thank you for supporting local artisans!

Dancing in the Park with Salsa in Lowell
2025-08-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Have you always wanted to learn some Salsa dance moves? Now is your chance!
Join Lowell National Historical Park and Salsa in Lowell in Boardinghouse Park on Saturday August 23rd at 4pm to learn and dance salsa for FREE! Salsa in Lowell will be providing one hour of guided instruction, followed by an hour of music and dance. Enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, feel the rhythm and move your feet to the salsa beat.
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. All programs are FREE.

1st Annual Salvadorian Festival
2025-08-24 12:00 - 21:00 | JFK Plaza, 50 Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
We invite you all to participate in the Salvadoran Festival in Lowell MA August 24th from 12pm – 9pm. For the first time. Come enjoy some great music and food.

Saint Anthony Mahrajan Festival of Lawrence, MA
2025-08-29 18:00 - 2025-08-31 23:30 | MA
Lawrence, MA — Saint Anthony Maronite Catholic Church is delighted to welcome one and all to the Saint Anthony Mahrajan Festival 2025, an exuberant celebration of Lebanese culture, community, and faith held over Labor Day Weekend.
🗓 Festival Dates and Hours:
• Friday, August 29 – 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM
• Saturday, August 30 – 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM
• Sunday, August 31 – 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
📍 Location: Saint Anthony Maronite Catholic Church Grounds 145 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA
🌟 Open to everyone, the Mahrajan offers a vibrant fusion of Middle Eastern tradition and New England hospitality. Guests will enjoy homemade Lebanese cuisine—including sizzling shawarma hot off the grill—plus indulgent desserts, energetic dance performances, lively music, games for all ages, and souvenirs to commemorate the festivities.
🌟 The Mahrajan, rooted in rich Lebanese heritage, welcomes all with vibrant entertainment, authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, dancing, traditional music, family-friendly activities, and spiritual fellowship. Visitors can expect live bands, debke performances, homemade pastries, and flavorful dishes that celebrate the cultural mosaic of our community.
🎶 From the aroma of grilled kafta and shawarma to the rhythm of live drums echoing through the streets of Lawrence, Saint Anthony Mahrajan has become a cherished annual tradition where generations gather to celebrate faith, family, and fun.
🎈 Admission is completely free — bring your friends, your family, and your appetite!
📞 For more details, interviews, or volunteer opportunities: Contact the Parish Office at 978-685-7233 Follow @SaintAnthonyLawrence on social media for event updates and sneak peeks!
Celebrate the spirit of Lebanon and the joy of togetherness — we can’t wait to see you there!

Festival Caribeño - Carribean Festival
2025-08-31 11:00 - 19:00 | JFK Plaza, 50 Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
We are a group of community leaders united by one vision: to empower our people while keeping our rich Caribbean traditions alive — here in Lowell and across the globe.
Through education and cultural celebration, we honor those who paved the way and create opportunities for unity, pride, and joy.
Festival Caribeño is a vibrant experience full of traditional music, live performances, folkloric dances, and Caribbean flavors. From Calypso to Salsa, Merengue to Soca — come feel the rhythm and taste the island spirit.
