Open Mic Night
2023-12-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-12-15 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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!!

Holiday Open Art Studios
2023-12-02 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
This holiday season, there’s no better way to spread cheer than by checking off your gift list while supporting local talent. At our Holiday Open Art Studios events, we’re bringing you the perfect opportunity to do just that.
When you buy gifts from our local artists, you’re not just giving presents; you’re sharing stories, craftsmanship, and a piece of our community’s heart and soul. It’s a win-win that brightens the holidays for both the giver and the receiver.
So, this holiday season, let’s make a pact to keep it local. Join us on December 2nd and 9th, and make your gift-buying experience a joyful celebration of community, art, and the spirit of giving. Together, we can make this season truly special.
Five floors of art studios, two floors of artist lofts, a coffee shop, a co-op art gallery, and a brewery. Admission is free. See you here!

Holiday Open Art Studios at Western Avenue
2023-12-02 12:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
This holiday season, there’s no better way to spread cheer than by checking off your gift list while supporting local talent. At our Holiday Open Art Studios events, we’re bringing you the perfect opportunity to do just that.
When you buy gifts from our local artists, you’re not just giving presents; you’re sharing stories, craftsmanship, and a piece of our community’s heart and soul. It’s a win-win that brightens the holidays for both the giver and the receiver.
So, this holiday season, let’s make a pact to keep it local. Join us on December 2nd and 9th, and make your gift-buying experience a joyful celebration of community, art, and the spirit of giving. Together, we can make this season truly special.
Five floors of art studios, two floors of artist lofts, a coffee shop, a co-op art gallery, and a brewery. Admission is free. See you here!
Food trucks of the day:
– 12/2: Augusta’s Chicken On The Road
– 12/9: Benny’s Backyard BBQ
This month the Loading Dock Gallery hosts a show titled Winter Lights.
There is no charge for this event. This event is dog-friendly. We just ask that you keep your pup on a leash.
Remember to RSVP and share this event to let everyone know that you’ll be part of our Holiday Open Art Studios event at Western Avenue.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2023-12-02 20:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-09 20:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-16 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Untitled Open Mic
2023-12-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Mill No. 5, Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St, Lowell, MA, United States
The Untitled Open Mic happens on the first and third Wednesday of the month at Coffee and Cotton.

GMVCVB OPEN HOUSE Concord Colonial Inn
2023-12-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Concord Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA, 01872, United States
Please plan to join us for our December 7th Open House from 4:30 – 6:30 at the Concord Colonial Inn.
Open Houses are informal networking events held at member companies. At Open Houses, businesses are invited to introduce themselves to other businesses, enjoy refreshments, beverages, tours, prizes, and more. Don’t forget your business cards!
Year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the historic Battles of Concord and Lexington on April 19, 1775 and the events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. These two communities, along with The State of MA commission on Rev250, have joined to commemorate these historic moments. We invite you to learn more about how this series of 2025 events will impact tourism and business in the Greater Merrimack Valley and specifically how hotels leisure and group sales will be impacted during brief comments at each open house.
OPEN HOUSE AGENDA
4:30pm Open House
5:15pm-5:30pm Welcome & Rev250 Celebration Discussion Points
6:30pm Open House Adjourn

Hanukkah at Town Meeting Bistro
2023-12-07 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-08 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
Hanukkah at Town Meeting Bistro
Join us in Town Meeting Bistro from December 7th-9th and 13th-15th to sample some of our favorite Hanukkah dishes!
Details
Specials are available during Dinner Service ONLY
Reservations available from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Hanukkah Specials:
*Can be ordered as a three-course meal or individually by item*
Apps
Latkes with Quince Sauce, Crème Fraiche, Zhug and Tahini-Cauliflower Purée
Entree
Brisket Bourguignon with Cippolini Onions, Carrots and Mushrooms
Pan Seared Arctic Char with Charmoula, Saffron Couscous, Raisins and Toasted Almonds
Dessert
Upside Down Noodle Kugel with Apples and Raisins
THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU: The menu is subject to change based on product availability and quality.

Santa Tea at Town Meeting Bistro
2023-12-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-10 10:00 - 16:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
Get ready to kick off the holidays with our Santa High Tea Experiences. Bring your friends and family of all ages to enjoy tea, cocktails and bites as well as gingerbread cookie decorating, crafts, letters to the North Pole and visit by Santa Claus himself!

Saturday December 9th and Sunday, December 10th, 2023

Seatings in both Town Meeting and Inngloos available at 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Adults: $85: Savory and Sweet Bite Towers, High Tea Service, Holiday Cocktail and pictures with Santa
Children 4-12: $60 Letters to Santa, Cookie Decorating, Photos with Santa, Ornament making, Bites and Hot Cocoa or Tea.
Children 3 and under: Free
Inngloo Registration is for 6 guests of any age includes: 1 Gingerbread House and 6 Gingerbread people cookies to decorate, tea service, bites, entertainment for the little ones and a round of holiday cocktails for the adults. This experience is 2 hrs in duration at $500.
(plus 7% tax and 20% service fee)

Christmas Tea Menu:
Red Velvet White Chocolate Madeleine
Peppermint Cookie
Eggnog Tartlet
Christmas Tree Cupcake
Cranberry Scone with Lemon Curd and Clotted Cream
Deviled Egg
Cucumber Herbed Butter Sandwich
Smoked Salmon Caper Cream Cheese Toast
Brie and Pear Tartlet
Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream
Assorted J’enwey Tea selections, Hot Cocoa and holiday cocktails for adults
THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU: The menu is subject to change based upon product availability and quality.

Location
Town Meeting Bistro
2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421, USA

Festival of Trees
2023-12-09 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-10 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-11 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-12 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-13 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-14 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-15 16:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-16 16:00 - 23:00 | Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Join us at the Westford Regency for a sparkling festival of trees in our atrium beginning Saturday, December 9, 2023. The festival is free to all and runs until January 3, 2024! Stop by Wednesday through Saturday to join us in Clark’s Pub after viewing the trees and enjoy Buy one entree, recieve a kids meal FREE of charge. Also enjoy our new seasonal holiday cocktail menus and more!

Songwriter Showcase
2023-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Coffee and Cotton, Coffee and Cotton, 250 Jackson St 4th floor, Lowell, MA, United States
Join us for the November edition of our monthly Songwriter Showcase. This month we’re pleased to feature Ian Galipeau and Anna May!

Santi and Perch: Countdown to Christmas
2023-12-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | 97 University Ave, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
The World Premiere of a new Musical at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts!
