Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-10-25 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-01 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-08 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-15 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-22 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-29 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-06 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

AANHPI Affinity Workshop: Story Mapping through Collage: Ways of Belonging
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Addison Gallery of American Art, Chapel Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
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 Uttered with museum educator Christine Jee and a facilitated session on creating story maps to explore narrative ways of being and belonging, led by artist and cultural organizer Mindy Tsonas Choi. Participants are invited to bring their own favorite collage materials and ephemera (photos, stickers, papers etc.) All other materials and light refreshments will be provided. This workshop is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Open to adults as well as participants in middle school and up.

Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Visitor's Center Ribbon Cutting
2025-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 the grand opening of the Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Visitor’s Center! This exciting event marks the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new hub designed to welcome visitors and highlight the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region.
Come celebrate with us and explore the center’s offerings, including the launch of our new branding, local tourism resources, and exciting plans to promote the area’s unique attractions. It’s a great opportunity to network, enjoy light refreshments, and be part of a significant milestone in Lowell’s continued growth as a tourism destination.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Western Avenue Open Studios
2025-11-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Western Avenue Studios, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
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 event. This event is dog-friendly. We ask that you keep your pup on a leash.
See you here!

A Celebration of Light: Lantern Light-up at Discovery Museum
2025-11-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Have you noticed the days are getting shorter? The sun is starting to set earlier, nights are getting darker, and we even turned our clocks back to make our mornings brighter. Around this time of year, many cultures even celebrate holidays by including lights in their festivities. Join us as we make one-of-a-kind lanterns and light up the afternoon with a lantern procession through Discovery Woods! Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Luminosity: Western Avenue’s 20th Anniversary Fundraiser & Celebration
2025-11-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, join us for Luminosity — a night of art, exploration, and impact celebrating 20 years of creativity at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts.
Home to nearly 400 artists across 300 studios and lofts, Western Avenue is one of the largest artist communities in the country — and the largest in New England.
Explore open studios, enjoy live performances and vibrant exhibitions, and take part in exciting silent and live auctions. And don’t forget to dress luminous… ✨
Proceeds support our mission to keep studios affordable and sustain a thriving creative community, ensuring artists can continue to live, work, and create here for years to come.
More details to come soon!
If you are interested in getting involved in the event, or becoming a sponsor, please contact marketing@westernavenuestudios.com.

Deadgrass Celebrates the Works of Jerry Garcia
2025-11-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, 01730, United States
The Bedford Cultural District’s New Song Music Series welcomes Deadgrass on Saturday, November 15.
Deadgrass is a string band jamgrass adventure through the music of Jerry Garcia, formed by Matt Turk and Grammy-award winner C Lanzbom. Joined by bassist Dave Richards, banjo player Boo Reiners, and fiddler Kensuke Shoji, this group of seasoned pros celebrates and interprets Garcia’s music on the instruments that first inspired him.
Matt Turk, a veteran multi-instrumentalist, has performed with Pete Seeger, opened for Judy Collins and the Doobie Brothers, and played major venues from Lincoln Center to The Beacon Theatre. Lanzbom brings studio and touring credits with Bruce Springsteen, Crystal Bowersox, and Soulfarm, and runs Sherwood Ridge Studio.
Dave Richards performs in Hamilton on Broadway and has played with Rosanne Cash and the Indigo Girls. Boo Reiners has collaborated with Steve Martin and The Klezmatics. Kensuke Shoji, a Berklee-trained jazz violinist, brings global influences and deep improvisational roots.
Tickets are $30 ($25 up to one week prior to the event) and may be purchased at https://newsongbedford.org. Performances are in the Reed Room of Bedford’s Town Hall. Doors open at 6:45 and the music begins at 7:30. A selection of sweet treats and beverages will be available at the event.

Free Family Concert- Merrimack Valley All-Ages Chamber Orchestra
2025-11-16 18:30 - 19:30 | McCarthy Middle School Auditorium, 250 North Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Free family concert premiere for MVACO! We will also collect donations for the Merrimack Valley Food Bank.
String players from 6th grade to adult, and all levels! Come hear them astound you!

The Umbrella Film Series presents Holy Cow
2025-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center, with pre-show dinner options.
This November, join us for HOLY COW (2024, dir. Louise Courvoisier), a “luminous and joyful” coming-of-age film set against the picturesque backdrop of French dairy cow farming and cheese competitions. Not rated, but recommended for ages 16+ due to language and sexuality. In French with English subtitles. Optional pre-show dinner from Woods Hill Table. Film tickets are $12.50, meals are an additional $35. Concessions are available for purchase at the event.

The Umbrella Concert Series in partnership with Salt Lick Incubator presents Salt Lick Sessions
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Umbrella’s expanded Concert Series in partnership with Salt Lick Incubator showcases some of your future-favorite musical acts that have emerged through the Salt Lick program. Each concert spotlights the incredible talents of tomorrow’s groundbreaking artists, creates support and lets you say you knew them back when! Featuring: Olivia Barton, Carter Benjamin, and Kieran Rhodes.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Olivia Barton writes songs that walk the line between unfiltered and refined. With reverence for the craft of songwriting, Barton writes and sings like she speaks: unapologetic, yet approachable, turning crowds into confidants. Having shared stages with Lizzy McAlpine, Madi Diaz, Field Medic, Searows, Annika Bennett, and others, her songs carry what folk music has always carried: emotion, memory, simple truth.
An indie/alternative artist blending folk, gospel, and soul-infused rock, Carter Benjamin’s music is rooted in storytelling, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and belonging. From his upbringing in Grand Cayman and DC to his bold, genre-defying album Black Boys on the Radio Part II, Benjamin reclaims space for voices too often left out of the conversation.
Kieran Rhodes is a piano-driven pop artist and songwriter whose music blends timeless melodies with sharp lyrical storytelling. A Berklee College of Music alum and America’s Got Talent standout, Rhodes gained viral attention with his original song “Disengage” and further recognition when his song “What Got Into You” was featured in Netflix’s Virgin River. He has opened for artists including JP Saxe, Ben Abraham, and Five for Fighting, and performed at major festivals like Boston Calling.

Walker Hayes
2025-11-22 18:30 - 22:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Support Act: Shane McAnally
Walker Hayes Unplugged tour offers an intimate, acoustic experience where Walker takes the audience on a journey through the highs and lows of his life and career. Through heartfelt storytelling and soul-stirring songs, Walker opens up about the moments that have shaped him – from personal triumphs to unimaginable heartbreak, from viral success to quiet family moments. This special evening peels back the curtain and invites fans into the heart of his story, one song at a time. It’s more than a concert – it’s a conversation. A celebration of resilience, love, faith, and the messy, beautiful reality of life. Come laugh, cry, and connect with Walker in this unforgettable unplugged experience.

Winter Lights at The Loading Dock Gallery
2025-12-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
December is a festive time at The Loading Dock Gallery and we invite you to partake in the celebration of the seasons. Winter Lights has become an annual tradition of holiday shoppers as a source of unique, handcrafted, giftable art and holiday decorations presented by more than 30 local artists. Shop Local and Shop Small and find that unique and extraordinary gift that will make this holiday memorable.

The Umbrella Winter Market
2025-12-05 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
At our annual three-day celebration of hand-crafted fine art, come in from the cold to stroll The Umbrella’s three sunlit floors of open studios and galleries, featuring the exhibitions “Off the Wall” (small works of Umbrella Studio Artists) and “Joy & Peace” (abstract paintings by Christiane Corcelle and Jill Goldman-Callahan).
Select a treat from Concessions, then savor the creativity on display at the Holiday Ceramics Sale, in Open Studios, and at Guest Artisans’ tables brimming with pieces ready to become unique, unforgettable gifts for you and your loved ones.
Attending the Market with little ones? Pre-register for or drop in to a family activity led by an Umbrella instructor.

Makers Market presented by Pentucket Arts Foundation
2025-12-06 09:30 - 15:00 | Veasey Memorial Park, 201 Washington Street, Groveland, MA, 01834, United States
Join us at Veasey Memorial Park, Saturday, December 6th, for the 6th Annual MAKERS MARKET, Pentucket Arts Foundation’s very own all-local, handmade holiday arts, crafts, and vintage clothing fair! You won’t want to miss the 38+ vendors, small business owners, and artisans in a charming holiday location. New this year: Wreaths & greenery by the Groveland Garden Club! Featuring live music performed by local students and homemade food in our cafe! Shop local and support the arts this holiday season!

December Holiday Open Studio
2025-12-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts
Two Saturdays of Artful Holiday Shopping
Saturday, December 6 & Saturday, December 13 | 12-5 PM

Join us for not just one, but two special weekends of Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. On December 6 and 13, discover unique, handmade gifts created by over 350 local artists across five floors of studios and two floors of artist lofts.
From fine art to ceramics, jewelry, textiles, photography, home décor, and one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers, you’ll find meaningful gifts for everyone on your list (and maybe a little something for yourself too).
Enjoy the festive atmosphere as you explore the building, sip a warm drink from the coffee shop, browse the co-op gallery, and grab a bite from the food truck.
There is no charge for this event. It is family and dog-friendly event. We just ask that pups stay leashed.
Make Western Avenue part of your holiday tradition and shop local this season.

Bedford Artisans Market - Indoor and Outdoor!
2025-12-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Bedford Town Common -75 Great Road, 75 Great Road, Bedford, MA, 01730, United States
This year the Cultural District, the Gallery@First Parish, and Suzanne & Co. are teaming up to expand the Artisans Market to two locations at the Town Common!
Indoor Artisans Market
The fourth annual Indoor Artisans Market will be open to the public from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Common Room and second-floor galleries at First Parish, 75 Great Road (entrance on Elm Street). Shop the wonderful creations from 25 vendors selling unique, handmade, giftable items. The joyful sounds of the First Parish choir will fill the church entryway from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and young Suzuki Method violinists, under the direction of Carlough Faulkner-Carroll, will play a selection of holiday favorites from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Children’s Fair
Downstairs at First Parish, children can get in on the shopping at the popular Children’s Fair from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. The fair will offer kids free donated items to gift to others, complimentary gift wrapping, and materials for creative cardmaking for seniors.
Outdoor Artisans Market
Suzanne & Co. and the Bedford Cultural District have teamed up this year to introduce the Outdoor Artisans Market which will be open from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on both Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7 from 2-6pm. Shop an additional 20 vendors offering one-of-a-kind crafts plus food and drink under a big, heated tent. Browsers will be treated to festive music and a chance to win one of the decorated wreaths.
Wreath Decorating Contest / Raffle
Purchase Raffle tickets to vote for your favorite decorated wreath and you might get to take home a prize to proudly display on your front door. Proceeds will benefit the Bedford Food Pantry and Bedford Santa organizations.
Tree Lighting and Visit by the Jolly Man in Red
The Holiday Artisans Market and Children’s Fair are just part of the town’s Holiday Kickoff. Capping the events on the Common will be the Annual Tree Lighting featuring a Visit by Santa at 5:00 p.m. Hot chocolate will be available from the First Parish front steps and behind the Fire Station.

Scientist by Night, Dancer by Day: A Performance with Ellice Patterson at Discovery Museum
2025-12-06 15:00 - 15:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us for a performance by Ellice Patterson, scientist by night, dancer by day. Ellice is a biologist who is passionate about science communication and is the Founder/Executive and Artistic Director of Abilities Dance Boston. Check out this side of her work as she performs adaptive ballet at Discovery Museum.
Ellice Patterson is co-creator of our Black Women in Science program series and a Discovery Museum Science & Engineering Communication Fellow.
