Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency
2024-08-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Our famous brunch is back and better than ever featuring an array of chef prepared specialties sure to satisfy any palette! Some featured cuisine includes:
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Cooked-to-Order Omelets and Belgian Waffles
Fresh Tropical Fruits
Chef Prepared Pastries
Seafood and Chicken Entrees/ Chef’s Selection
Cheese Raviolis
Delicious Selection of Side Dishes including Fresh Salads and Locally Grown Vegetables and Chef’s Choice of Starch
Impressive Dessert Selection
Specialty Mimosas and Brunch Cocktails (21+) (not included in price)
$25.95
This impressive assortment of items will comfortably satisfy your appetite and then some! Brunch is hosted every Sunday in our exquisite main foyer, Clark’s Restaurant and Stony Brook Café. Private Rooms are available for larger parties and reservations are required. Book online at www.westfordregency.com

Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Hancock Street Architecture
2024-08-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles. Come take a stroll and learn about the Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today.
Leaves from Buckman Tavern rain or shine, total walking distance about one mile.
$10 members, $15 nonmembers

First Shot! Summer Camp
2024-08-19 09:00 - 2024-08-23 15:00 | Lexington Historical Society, Lexington Historical Society, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Discover the history of the American Revolution and Colonial Massachusetts! Each day during this week-long camp we will visit a historic site associated with the Battle of Lexington and complete crafts, activities, and games associated with Colonial life. You will follow in the footsteps of Paul Revere as you walk the rooms of the Hancock-Clarke House, one of Revere’s stops during his now-famous Midnight Ride. Learn about the troop movements of the Lexington Militia and the British Regulars as you visit Buckman Tavern, Lexington Common (site of the Battle of Lexington), and Munroe Tavern. Come see what life was like for Lexingtonians in the 18th Century!
For rising 3rd – 6th graders.
August 19th – 23rd, 2024 – 9:00 am- 3:00 pm daily
Pricing
$275 per child for members, $350 per child nonmembers. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required per child to reserve their spot.
Since children will be dropped off for this program, a LHS Children’s Program Participation Form is required.

Wampanoag Singers and Dancers at Discovery Museum
2024-08-22 10:45 - 11:45 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us in welcoming the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers to Discovery Museum! A group of musicians and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod and Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard, the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers encourage audience participation and prefer to sing with the people instead of for the people. Their performance of eastern social songs and dances will entertain visitors of all ages.

The 18th Annual Northeast Chevelle & El Camino Regional Car Show.
2024-08-23 11:00 - 2024-08-24 13:00 | Westford Regency Inn, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MD, 01886, United States
Car show of Chevelle and El Camino, food concessions for lunch at the Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
“The only Chevelle and El Camino Show in the Northeast”
Participant Gift and Dash Plaque, Security, Trailer Parking, Show Shirts, 50/50 and Chinese Raffles Trophies include Top 25 (Participant Voting), Best in Show (Most Votes) and “Special Awards”
AUGUST 23-24, 2024: WESTFORD REGENCY
219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886 • www.westfordregency.com

Free Friday Nights at Discovery Museum!
2024-08-23 16:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-30 16:30 - 20:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us with free admission and explore the Museum and Discovery Woods at night, every Friday night through Labor Day!
We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for Open Table and the Acton Food Pantry. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.

Open Mic Night
2024-08-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-06 18:30 - 20:00 | 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!!

River of Dreams - A Tribute to Billy Joel
2024-08-23 20:00 - 22:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
River of Dreams
RIVER OF DREAMS IS A RESPECTFULLY CRAFTED 6 PIECE TRIBUTE TO THE SONG CATALOG OF BILLY JOEL
John Cozolino
Lead singer John Cozolino is a classically trained pianist who attended Mercy College of Music at the Westchester Conservatory studying Bass and music theory. He has earned 2 Honorable mentions on Billboard songwriting Contest and has taught piano and bass at East Coast Music in Danbury,CT. Previous projects include: Joe Bouchard of Blue Oyster Cult producing 2 Cds, The Lost Art of Compassion and Good News Bad News. John has also written commercial jingles for Toyota and local dealership campaigns and has broadcast on NY stations such as the FAN.
Kinny Landrum
Kinny is a composer, arranger, producer and keyboardist who has worked with such unusually diverse people as Leonard Bernstein, The Meters, Carly Simon, Jimmy Cliff and David Lynch. He was the synthesist on the seminal TV show “Twin Peaks”, which won a Grammy Award. He has scored a number of feature films including “A Touch Of Fate” starring Teri Hatcher and “The Only Witness,” both of which played on Lifetime, as well as the festival favorite “Hotel Lobby”. Kinny was nominated for an Emmy Award for his score to “Living The Story: The Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky” and has written the score for “The Fort Fisher Hermit” which is now available on Youtube(Link).
Kinny wrote the orchestrations for the Broadway show “In My Life”. His songs appear on albums by such artists as John Whelan and Francine Reed. He has produced records with Joe Cerisano and written jingles for clients such as Citizen Watches, Coca-Cola, Ford and Alka-Seltzer. He has served as the chairman of the arranging committee for the Grammy Awards at the New York chapter of NARAS. And he studied with Oscar-winning composer John Corigliano while earning his Master’s Degree in Music.
John Lang
John is a bassist, composer and arranger working in a number of diverse settings.
Based in New York, John is seen regularly as such clubs as Birdland, Smalls, The Silver Lining and Little Branch among others. A versatile performer, John plays funk, straight-ahead jazz, afro-cuban, rock, blues and is equally at home on acoustic, baby and electric bass. He has played with the John Merrill Trio, The Robyn Payne Band and in duo settings with pianists Larry Ham, Tardo Hammer and Michael Moore.
John’s second CD, “Lend Me Your Ears” was released in 2009 to rave reviews. The collection of nine straight-ahead jazz originals premiered at Smalls and was said to be “a rare collection of swing and modernity” by reviewer Scott Yannow. It is available for purchase at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/langjohn.
In demand as a studio musician, arranger and composer, John’s work can be heard on the cast recording of The Adventures of Flat Stanley, Brother Han’s Debut CD, Natalie Toro’s self-titled debut CD and Rita Harvey’s latest album, At Home.
Andy Segale
Education: BM New England Conservatory of Music. MM Queens College CUNY
Andy has performed with: The Goldman Band at Lincoln Center, Boston Philharmonic, Boston Civic Symphony, Nassau Symphony, Symphony of Long Island, Stan Getz, Chet Atkins, Ben E. King, Joan Jett and the Cy Coleman Orchestra.
David Bond
David has been hitting stuff with a rhythmic abandon since age 8.
He has studied with renowned teachers Casey Casino, Ed Soph and Narada Michael Walden.
He ‘s fluent in a number of styles, including Rock, Funk, Jazz, Fusion, Progressive and Experimental music, and has played in various parts of the world.
David has played for a diverse roster of artists, including Richie Scarlet, Kano, Pointers Sisters, Evelyn Champagne King, Peter Frampton, Robert Palmer, Driving School, Lenny Lee, Jaane Doe, Jewel and others…..
Today he’s honored to have been invited to play with John Cozolino’s fabulous Billy Joel tribute – River Of Dreams.
Brian Wahl
Brian Wahl (drums) is a New York City born musician, who”s been featured in numerous tristate area bands.
He’s a multiple style player who specializes in rock, funk, jazz and reggae.
Russ Wilson
Russ spent most of his percussive years playing and recording with various rock and r&b bands in the Tri-State NY metro area. He’s played many small clubs in many small towns to big theaters in big towns. Russ has also recorded and toured with the Dennis Dunaway Project and the 5th Ave Vampires who both have opened for Alice Cooper on multiple dates through out the east coast of the US and American Rock Celebration, which included Dennis, Jimmy Kunes and John Girardi. Russ has also been filling the drum chair for the Richie Scarlet Band since 2010 and is on his “I Plead the Fifth” as well as his upcoming release. He’s played and recorded with many well known and respected players such as Joey Molland, Denny Laine, John Regan, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Ian Hunter, Dez Cadena, Wayne Cobham, Arno Hecht, Joe Bouchard, Earl Slick, Joe Lynn Turner, Mark Hitt and Leslie West among others.
Russ has been a fan of Billy’s music since the mid seventies and enjoys playing his music with this great ensemble of players that make up “River of Dreams”.
Pepe Aquilino
Pepe is a Westchester county NY native who spent his formative years writing songs and performing with Hard Rock/Metal original act “Sweet Madness”, and also lent his talents to the popular 80’s TV series “Fame” where he performed on the show alongside Nia Peeples, Debbie Allen, Gene Anthony Ray and Carlo Imperato, and also on the subsequent tours that followed.
Today he’s tearing it up with a great Aerosmith tribute he founded called “Get Your Wings”, and has played with many other notable bands over the years, including “Hey Baby”, and “Killer” the Alice Cooper tribute.
Jeff Giglio
Jeff Giglio is a full time guitarist and educator with a diverse musical background, from hard rock to jazz to classical to good old rock and roll. Jeff has studied under some of the best musicians including Randy Johnston, Rick Rozie , Jackie McClean, Tommy Byrnes, and numerous other well known musicians.
Jeff has performed with such greats as Daisy Berkowitz, Steve Davis, Bobby and the Jumpers, and with members of Billy Joel’s band. Jeff has a thorough knowledge of the guitar parts for Billy Joel’s music and always brings something new to the performances.
Jeff Claypool
Jeff has two music degrees.
He was taught by Sal Salvador.
He’s toured with Gregg Allman,
Toured with Aaron Copland,
Scored soundtrack for Alice Cooper movie.
Played with Jefferson Starship, Grand Funk Railroad, George Thorogood, 3 Dog Night, Eric Burden and the Animals, The Rascals and Rick Derringer.
Recognized Yamaha USA artist.

Lowell Walks: Mill Girls & Boarding House Keepers
2024-08-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
With the construction of a new mill city, a large labor force was needed to fill minimum wage positions being rapidly created. The boarding house system allowed mill agents sent out into the New England countryside to recruit a new workforce of young women with promises of paid work, available food, shelter, and the care and supervision of a boarding house keeper.
Join a ranger for the upcoming Lowell Walks, a guided walking tour. Tours are about 90 minutes, are free, and include a moderate amount of walking. No reservations are necessary, and tours are conducted rain or shine.
All tours will meet the ranger at the park Visitor Center (246 Market Street). Lowell National Historical Park visitors may park at the Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage at 350 Dutton St., Lowell. Parking in this garage (only) is available to National Park visitors at no cost provided they obtain a valid parking voucher at either the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center at 246 Market Street, or at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum at 115 John Street.

Chelmsford Market on the Common
2024-08-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-31 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Chelmsford Common, North Road, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, 01824, United States
Farmers and artisans market of local vendors offering fresh local food, handmade crafts, and more. Each week during the season brings a different assortment of vendors so check the social media pages for more specific details!

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2024-08-24 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-08-31 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-09-07 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Lowell Summer Music Series: Sarah Jarosz - Polaroid Lovers Tour
2024-08-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Sarah Jarosz’s seventh full-length album, “Polaroid Lovers,” embarks on a poignant exploration of fleeting moments and enduring love stories. Rooted in folk-rock, her evocative lyrics and soulful vocals paint vivid snapshots of emotion and introspection. At the Lowell Summer Music Series, Jarosz promises an enchanting performance that captures the essence of her acclaimed new album.

Advance GA $48.00 ($42.00 ticket + $6.00 service fee)
Advance Premium $159.00 ($142.00 ticket + $17.00 service fee)

Day Of GA $60.00 ($52.00 ticket + $8.00 service fee)
Day Of Premium $170.00 ($152.00 ticket + $18.00 service fee)

Premium Seats are low-to-the-ground chairs which we provide and are located in the first several rows for each show. Go to the seat map on the ticketing page for each show to see the actual layout. For photos, please visit the the FAQ’s on the Lowell Summer Music Series website.
Kids age 12 and under are admitted free (general admission seats only) if accompanied by a ticket holder, courtesy of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. *
*If this show is moved indoors due to inclement weather, there will be no free kids ticket promotions due to capacity limitations, only paid ticket holders may attend.

One Night of Queen
2024-08-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
In 2000, British singer Gary Mullen won ITV’s talent competition “Stars In Their Eyes,” and soon after, began touring with his band ‘The Works’ to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. Since 2002, ‘Gary Mullen and the Works’ have performed ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa, & New Zealand to sell-out audiences, perfectly recreating the sound and spirit, the pomp and showmanship, of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon’s greatest hits. ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN will ROCK you!

Solar ‘Scopes with Brian Mernoff
2024-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join local astrophotographer Brian Mernoff and try looking through some solar telescopes. Weather permitting, we will safely see the sun in ways you haven’t before! Test out some other tools that let us explore light and go on a “light” scavenger hunt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

SYNESTHESIA theory: Translation of Art and Music
2024-08-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Event Center, John Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States
Join as local artists Jasper Crystal Wizard and Kevin Vann work together to share insights on creativity while combining multiple forms of art, dance, and music. Jasper is a Khmer artist who aims to blur the lines of your senses to explore a new way of storytelling, using visual art, music, and dance. Kevin Vann brings his expertise as a musician to translate the movement into music. Both artists grew up in the Lowell, finding inspiration and support from the artistic community.
Join us Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11 am for a 2-hour workshop at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum Event Center, 115 John St. The workshop will be an experience of loosening up your creative muscles. Connecting with yourself to listen, observe and translate art to paper or sound. Using the synesthesia theory, learn what it means to describe emotions as music and translate music into art! The event is free of charge for ages 13 and up, reservations are required. Save your spot by calling 978-970-5000!
Supplies will be provided, feel free to bring your own instrument: percussion, string, or wind.

Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Stories in Stone
2024-09-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Visit over three centuries of Lexington’s past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones, to willow trees and urns, this is the perfect place to see the history of how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death through beautiful artwork. Discover how mortuary art has changed over time here, and meet some of Lexington’s most famous inhabitants along the way.
Leaves from Buckman Tavern, total walking distance about one mile.
$10 members, $15 nonmembers

Lafayette Returns!
2024-09-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Lexington Battle Green, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, 02420, United States
On September 2, 1824, most of Lexington turned out to the Battle Green to see an international superstar who’d been drawing ecstatic crowds in state after state that summer. The Marquis de Lafayette had returned to America for a triumphal anniversary visit, 50 years after his crucial assistance in America’s improbable victory not only won the Revolution, but sparked a new era of human liberty. And he took care to include Lexington, a town of just 900, on his tour.
Now, exactly 200 years after that celebration, Lexington will turn out again to celebrate the Marquis, the bicentennial of his remarkable tour, and Lexington’s proud place in the events that established America. A full-scale re-enactment of Lafayette’s Lexington visit is scheduled for Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2024, at 1 p.m. in Lexington Center.
For the Marquis’ appearance in 1824, the Town had prepared a huge banner reading, “Welcome Friend of America to the Birthplace of American Liberty.” It bedecked an arch of flowers and evergreen boughs stretched over the Green. “It was a scene of wild and joyous enthusiasm, the homage of the people to their country’s noble friend and benefactor,” recounted the founder of the Lexington Historical Society years later. Every schoolchild in town marched by the Marquis, strewing flowers at his feet as they passed. Fourteen grizzled veterans of the first battle in the War for Independence, fought on that very spot, hailed the hero and expressed the veneration most Americans felt for Lafayette by the time of his tour.
All those same elements will be recreated and reenacted on the Green this Labor Day, when a member of the American Friends of Lafayette will become the Marquis for the occasion, proceeding under a reproduced arch and banner (the original banner will be on display nearby.) The schoolchildren in white dresses, boys in their Sunday best, will turn out; cannon will boom; devotees of history portraying the 14 veterans of the Battle will hail their hero once more.
We’d like to thank our community partners for the help in putting this event together:
American Friends of Lafayette
John Crane’s Artillery Company
LexArt
LexMedia
LexSeeHer
Lexington Minute Men
Town of Lexington
Department of Public Works
Lexington 250 Commission
SNAP – Special Needs Arts Program
William Diamond Fife and Drum Corp
1824 Militia Company

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-08 | Tsongas Center, Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The 2024 Edition of GARDEN BROS NUCLEAR CIRCUS; Jr’s Big Adventure is Coming to a city near you!
This year’s show is a fully immersive virtual reality experience packed with breathtaking special effects, arena seating, concert style sound and lighting along with 5 RINGS bursting with excitement, laughter, and memories that families will always cherish. The very best performers from over 22 countries make up this action jammed, fast paced 100-minute performance, all under a climate-controlled tent. Featuring the Human Cannonball, Aerial Artists that will blow your mind, The World’s Smallest Person, The Wheel of Death, Motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, the Funniest Clowns, Dogs as seen on America’s Got Talent, we could keep going but you just need to see it!!!
KIDS FUN ZONE: Ride a circus pony, a giant slide, or mini monster truck. Play in one of our bouncy houses, Climb a Rockwall, Jump on the bungee trampoline, or get your face painted! Come hungry because we have 10 different concession booths to choose from.
Free Children’s Tickets have been distributed to area elementary schools, pre-schools, day care centers, fast food, convenience stores, salons, and large employers.
First 100 Adult Tickets sold online are only $14.50 at www.GardenBrosCircus.com.

Kashmir - The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live featuring Jean Violet
2024-09-06 20:00 - 22:30 | Thoams E. Tidman Ampitheather at NARA Park, 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Kashmir, The Live Led Zeppelin Show was created by vocalist Jean Violet back in 2000. It has grown from the streets of New York City to now being one of the top Led Zeppelin Tribute bands touring nationally and internationally. Kashmir’s primary focus is capturing the live performance and raw energy of a Led Zeppelin show.
Time and time again audience members who meet and greet with Kashmir after a show tell them how they felt as if they went back in time to a Led Zeppelin concert that they attended or how younger members of the audience will tell the band how it was the closest experience that they will ever get to a Live Led Zeppelin performance.
Yes the singer looks and sounds alot like Robert Plant and the band shares the authenticity, appearance and sound of the great Led Zeppelin but more importantly the band wants to share the energy and the experience that Led Zeppelin created while on tour. The band calls it “The Zone” and they want everyone to share that same electromagnetic experience after leaving a Kashmir show like so many Zep fans did in the past while watching the great Led Zeppelin on stage!
All Lawn Seating/General Admission – Bring Your Own Chair/Blanket. Food, Soft Drinks, Beer and Wine are available for purchase. Dogs are permitted on a non-retractable leash and cannot be a nuisance. No outside alcohol permitted. Smoking is not permitted in the Amphitheater Handicap parking is available. All attendees follow yellow directional signs to the parking area – upper fields parking lot and field. Portable toilets are available throughout the event. The ending time is approximate. The Town of Acton has the right to make changes if necessary for this event. Children under age 10 are free with a paid adult.

Hands-On History: Weaving
2024-09-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Hancock-Clarke House, 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, 02420, United States
Making your own clothes was an important part of the war effort during the Revolution! Stop by the Hancock-Clarke House to learn the first step, weaving, using a simple cardboard loom and yarn. Drop in any time between 1:00 – 4:00 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up, including adults!
Included with museum admission.

Return to Journey's End
2024-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Lexington Historical Society, Lexington Historical Society, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
In 1915, Josiah Hayden turned his estate, Journey’s End, into an amphitheater to host a grand pageant for a crowd of 6,500. This massive town celebration showcased Lexington’s illustrious past through music, theater, and dance.
Now, journey back to 1915, to the exact location of the pageant! Guests will tour Hayden’s home and two of the original 60 acres where the pageant took place.
Prelude Tour Plus Return to Journey’s End:
Enjoy a special and intimate tour of Journey’s End with the homeowners at 4:00 PM, followed by the main event. Strictly limited to 15 people.
$160 per person
Return to Journey’s End Early Bird Tickets
Through July 31st
$100 per person
Return to Journey’s End Standard Tickets
Sales end August 31st
$130 per person
Venue and further information will be sent upon registration. Please ignore any pickup instructions at checkout; your email receipt is your ticket and we will have your name at the door.
