SMART Gals (Science, Math, Art): Exploring DNA
2025-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us as we learn about women who have made important contributions throughout history to the fields of science, math, and art. Chemist Rosalind Franklin made great discoveries and contributions to what we know about DNA. We’ll honor Franklin’s work and learn about other women who use what she discovered in their own research by making strawberry DNA necklaces and creating DNA-inspired self-portraits!

Affectionate Friends and Humble Servants: Martha Washington and Mercy Otis Warren in Conversation
2025-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Set in the late 18th century, this forum presents a fictional dialogue featuring Martha Washington (portrayed by Sandy Spector), the First Lady, and Mercy Otis Warren (portrayed by Michele Gabrielson), a prominent playwright and activist. In a cozy parlor setting, they discuss their friendship, their respective roles during the revolutionary era, and the challenges they encountered. Through a mix of dialogue and historical anecdotes, their conversation highlights their personal reflections and the broader political context, emphasizing the bond that contributed to their influence on the emerging nation.

Maddi Ryan LIVE at Forge & Vine
2025-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us at Forge & Vine for an unforgettable evening with country singer Maddi Ryan! A 2023 New England Music Awards nominee for Country Act of the Year, Maddi’s soulful melodies provide the perfect backdrop to your dining experience. Savor a delicious meal from the NEW Forge & Vine menu while enjoying her captivating performance!
No cover, food and beverages are available for purchase. Reservations are encouraged and available on Forge & Vine’s OpenTable page.

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2025-03-21, 2025-03-28 | The Salted Soul Salt Cave, 340 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Every Friday, Anabel is here offering private reiki sessions in the cave. Get your salt therapy and reiki healing all at once. Investment is $145.
Appointment options are:
*10:00-11:00am
*11:30-12:30pm
*1:00-2:00pm

Khmer Literary Arts Day
2025-03-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Coburn Hall, Coburn Hall, 850 Broadway St, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
Friday, March 21, 2025
UMass Lowell, 255 Coburn Hall
11:00am – 4:00pm
Admission: Free
The Center for Asian American Studies at UMass Lowell, with support from the Cambodian American Literary Arts Association, will facilitate a one-day Khmer Authors’ conference to provide spaces for reading, writing, and other sharing of experiences and emotions around the Cambodian American journey.

Spring Awakening | Intro to Astrology Experience
2025-03-21 17:30 - 20:30 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Celebrate spring and the astrological new year with a magical evening at The Groton Inn!
Join us on March 21, 2025, from 5:30–8:30 PM for a Vernal Equinox Astrology Workshop led by writer, teacher, and healer Laura Campagna. Enjoy a cocktail hour from 5:30–6:30 PM, then dive into an immersive session exploring the wisdom of your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs using your birth chart. Discover planetary magic, rituals, color symbolism, and more.
This 21+ event offers food and beverages for purchase. Bring your birth date, time, and location for a personalized experience.
Seating is limited – reserve your spot today! Tickets are $50 per person.

Quilts 250
2025-03-22 - 2025-03-23 | Concord Academy, 132 Main Street, Concord, 01742, United States
QUILTS 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy
March 22& 23,10AM-4PM
Cost: Free
Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far, Quilts 250 will have 200+ quilts that visually express through fabric and thread themes related to our country’s founding and evolution and the dynamic range of quilting arts in the last 250 years.
Quilts on Display:
Antique
Traditional
Contemporary
The Spirit of 1775
Quilts of Protest
Comfort Quilts
Comfort quilt programs provide free quilts, teddy bears, pillows, pillowcases, and bibs to hospitals, shelters, veterans’ nursing homes, medically-supervised summer camps for children with serious illnesses, disaster-recovery sites, and other care centers. On display are some of the quilts made by members of Quilters’ Connection, Rising Star Quilters, and Concord Piecemakers for this purpose. These guilds together make and donate thousands of items each year, as do other local quilting guilds.
Quilts in Bloom
Featuring quilts paired with floral arrangements by the Concord Garden Club
Children’s Activities
There will be an activity center with hands-on activities
Boutique
There will be items for sale made by members of the organizing guilds.
The show is sponsored by Concord 250 Celebrations Committee and is organized by the Concord Piecemakers, Quilters’ Connection, and Rising Star Quilters Guild.
Please tell all your friends and family to attend this spectacular show!
For more information visit here.
March 22 @ 5:00 PM
Quilts 250 Keynote Speakers Gerald Roy and Jennifer Swope: “American Quilts: The Art and Story of a Nation”
Tickets: $10
Gerald Roy of the Pilgrim/Roy Collection and Jennifer Swope, David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textiles at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will discuss the history of quilting in America.
A beloved art form that has touched many lives since the founding of our nation, quilts continue to reflect the diversity, resourcefulness, and vision of their makers.
The talk will be illustrated with a selection of quilts from Gerald Roy’s collection.
Get your tickets for the Speaker event here

South Acton Walking Tour with Tour Guide Amy Cole
2025-03-22 12:55 - 14:30 | Faulkner House, 5 High Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Faulkner House, 5 High Street, Acton starting at 1 PM (Arrival time is 12:55 PM)
Join tour guide Amy Cole to visit the Iron Work Farm sites and walk South Acton’s historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement. Important Details: Registration is required. Details on parking and where to meet will be sent via email closer to the walk date. Register at tinyurl.com/Acton250-March22
Tour leader Amy Cole is an accomplished professional tour leader. She grew up near Acton Center and knows the town well. She has a wide- ranging interest in Acton’s unique history. This tour is sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee and the Iron Work Farm.

Springtime Spray and Splatter
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Spring is coming! We’ve “sprung forward”, making the days longer, and colorful flowers are beginning to bloom. Some cultures even celebrate spring as a new beginning. Join us as we spray and splatter some bright spring colors to make a masterpiece to welcome in the season! Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-03-22 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency
2025-03-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-30 10:00 - 14:00 | 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

18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern
2025-03-23 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in!
Included with museum admission.

Concord250 Lantern Lighting Ceremony
2025-03-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us for a ceremonial lighting of the Concord250 Lantern, a 10-foot-tall commemorative lantern inspired by the historic signal light of April 19, 1775 housed today in the Concord Museum. The community lighting will take place on the grounds of the Museum where together we will light the way toward liberty and justice for all.
The Concord 250 Lantern is presented by Art for All in partnership with the Concord Museum.
Free and Open to the Public. No advanced registration needed.

Proleung Khmer Launch Party
2025-03-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Middlesex Community College Federal Building, 50 Kearney Square, Lowell, MA, 01852
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Middlesex Community College, F. Bradford Morse Federal Building
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Admission: $50.00
Proleung Khmer
A 50-Year Journey of Remembrance and Resilience
Honoring history, celebrating resilience, and preserving the Khmer American legacy for future generations.
The series will officially launch at the Middlesex Community College’s Federal Building with an inaugural reception including blessing dance, Proleung Khmer previews and presentations. This is a ticketed event. Following this reception, attendees will be invited to continue on to the Boott Mill Event Center to participate in the free Eco-Film Series focused on Khmer individuals and conservation work in Cambodia.

Chazz Palminteri – A Bronx Tale Live at Cary Hall
2025-03-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Bronx-born and raised Chazz Palminteri wrote A Bronx Tale in 1988. The powerful one-man stage play depicted his bruising childhood which included witnessing a gangland killing when he was nine years old. Palminteri played 18 characters and brought them all to life in his autobiographical play. His friends, enemies and family came alive on stage. Hollywood Studios went crazy after seeing it and offered him millions of dollars to turn it into a major movie. There was one catch… They wanted to put a star in the role of Sonny and someone else to write the screenplay. With $200 dollars in the bank…Palminteri said No… he would hold out and wait. He wanted to play Sonny and write the screenplay. Then one night Palminteri walked into his dressing room and sitting there was Robert De Niro who just saw the show. Robert DeNiro gave Palminteri the chance he was waiting for… And as they say in Hollywood the rest is history.
Palminteri wrote the screenplay for the film A Bronx Tale and then most recently wrote the book for the Broadway Musical. It was the first time in history that the same actor wrote the one-man play, the movie, and the Broadway Musical and starred in each one.
In the past 35 years, Chazz has appeared in over 60 films. To name a few – The Usual Suspects, Analyze This, Mulholland Falls, Jade, Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Legend, and Bullets over Broadway, which he was nominated for an Academy Award. He has starred in over 20 television series and has won 3 Emmy’s. Chazz is most recently seen in Modern Family, Godfather of Harlem, Law & Order and Gravesend.

Open House and Reception for the 250th Student Art Show
2025-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
High school students from across the Commonwealth are creating artwork inspired by the “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern at the Concord Museum as a symbol of the American Revolution and our nation’s continuing aspiration towards liberty and justice for all. All are welcome to a community open house to see the artwork and meet the artists.
The open house is free and no advanced registration is needed.

The Umbrella Concert Series in partnership with Salt Lick Sessions
2025-03-28 19:30 - 22:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Umbrella Arts Center is excited to expand The Umbrella Concert Series to include casual and intimate shows spotlighting some of your future-favorite musical acts who are up-and-coming through the Salt Lick Incubator program. Up next: Grace Gardner, Sofia Lafuente, and Farayi Malek!
Grace Gardner
Raised on the outskirts of a Texas city and now living in New England, Grace Gardner is pushing the boundaries of the singer-songwriter genre. While their music adopts many of the genre’s characteristics, Grace has found inspiration in their parents’ taste in ’70s and ’80s rock, the folk roots of their Southern upbringing, the heart of the sounds of New Orleans—where they studied neuroscience in college—and the lyric-forward storytelling they always return to. Taking it one step further, producing all of their own music allows Grace to maintain a personal, authentic touch in each of their songs. Their lyricism is evocative and emotional, poignantly capturing the joys and tribulations of relationships, recovery, and identity—typically backdropped by thoughtful guitar and intricate production.
Grace’s inspirations include eclectic powerhouse writers from the 1970s—Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Labi Siffre, and Joan Baez. As they honed their own musical style, finding the intersection between soft rock, indie, and folk, they’ve drawn further inspiration from artists like Madison Cunningham, Adrianne Lenker, Andy Shauf, and Madi Diaz. Grace plays ten instruments and incorporates orchestral, brass, percussive, and software-based elements into their work. Along with being a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Grace is also a producer and arranger.
Grace’s debut EP, *Peach*, was released in March 2023, featuring the lead single “Deny Me.” They have joined artists such as Adam Melchor, Frances Forever, and Tiny Habits on their headline tours and will embark on their first headline tour in early 2025. Their sophomore EP, *Recovery Mile*, was released in February 2024, and their third project, *After Knowing*, is due at the very end of 2024, preceded by a co-release with Buffchick entitled “Big Picture.”
Check her out on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @gracegardnermusic.
Sofia Lafuente
Sofia Lafuente is a Spanish-American artist and songwriter whose bicultural, bilingual upbringing shapes her introspective, emotionally charged music. Split between Miami and Madrid, she has quickly made a name for herself in the Latin alternative scene. Her ethereal vocals and evocative storytelling have earned her a dedicated following.
Inspired by artists like Lana Del Rey, early Shakira, and Lizzy McAlpine, Sofia’s music resonates with listeners drawn to vulnerability and emotional depth. Beyond her solo work, she is a sought-after songwriter, known for her distinctive voice and introspective lyrics. With a growing industry presence, she continues to captivate audiences, solidifying her status as an artist to watch.
Farayi Malek
Farayi Malek has traveled the world through music as a Grammy-nominated vocalist with Danilo Perez’ Global Messengers; and now musically, she’s going back to her own roots. From the American folk music and hymns of her childhood, to the blues and jazz she studied, Farayi brings all of the diverse sounds and experiences of her life into resonant songs that allow her effortless vocals to shine. The Salt Lick Incubator award-winner will be releasing her debut EP March 27th, 2025. When she is not performing and recording, Farayi shares her vast musical knowledge as a professor at various esteemed institutions including Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory.
Check her out on Instagram @Farayi.Malek.
Catch a sneak peek at the artists on WERS Salt Lick Sessions before catching them live at The Umbrella!

South Asian Nation
2025-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Discovery Museum is excited to welcome the South Asian Nation Bollywood dance groups! South Asian Nation is a non-profit organization that helps to promote cultural awareness in the New England area, with focus on engaging youth in cultural activities. The teams that will perform today were founded to help kids find love for Bollywood and Bhangra tunes, build friendships, and have fun! To get more information, please visit https://www.southasiannation.org to learn about their latest events and class schedules.

Lowell Women Building Independence
2025-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Event Center, John Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States
The passage of the 19th amendment earned women the right to vote in the United States. Before passed in 1920, women in Lowell worked together to help earn the right to vote. This 45-minute talk will explore the impact that Lowell women had on the national movement. This event is free and open to all.
This event is being co-produced by the Pollard Memorial Library
Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum.
Image: “Suffrage parade, May 1914,” from Palmer family photograph album, 1911-1917, photo 1693147, Massachusetts Historical Society.

Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles
2025-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
January was dark in the days before electricity! Learn about lighting in the 18th century and roll your own candle. Drop in any time between 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up, including adults!
Included with museum admission.

Addison Gallery Spring Opening Reception
2025-03-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Addison Gallery of American Art, Chapel Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
Join us in celebrating the new exhibitions: June Leaf: Shooting from the Heart; Playing to Our Strengths: Highlights from the Permanent Collection; On and Off Stage: Performance and Persona; and Dynamic Duos. Enjoy great company, light refreshments, and the best of American art! Free and open to the public.

Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra presents: Harmonies of Lowell – A Gala for All
2025-03-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Mount Pleasant Golf Club, 141 Staples St, Lowell, MA, United States
Grab your tickets for our gala! 🎟️
Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra presents: Harmonies of Lowell – A Gala for All ✨
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community, featuring live performances, local food, exciting raffles & auctions!
📅 Sunday, March 29th, 6-9 PM
📍 Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Lowell, MA
Early Bird Tickets Before 2/22: $100 per ticket. Use code Earlybird at checkout.
After 2/22: $150 per ticketSecure your spot today and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Lowell with us! 🎶✨ #LowellPhilharmonic #HarmoniesOfLowell #LPOGala2025

Easter Egg-Stravaganza 3rd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair
2025-03-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Tyngsboro Sportsmen’s Club, 90 Westford Rd, Tyngsboro, 01879, United States
Mark your calendar and join us for the Easter Egg-Stravaganza 3rd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair!
On March 30th from 11am-3pm head on over to the Tyngsboro Sportsmen’s Club, located at 90 Westford St in Tyngsboro, MA. This fantastic fair promises a pleasant shopping experience, with over 25 skilled vendors showcasing their products, including attractive handmade crafts, special gifts, and tasty treats to fill your Easter basket.
Events By The Purple Butterfly is the only contact for this event.

Eyewitness to Revolution Forum and Book Launch
2025-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us for the book launch of the Concord Museum’s publication Eyewitness to Revolution: The American Revolution Collection at the Concord Museum. Written by David Wood, the book tells the story of the Revolution through the Museum’s unparalleled collection of objects related to the early days of the American Revolution. David will be joined in conversation with his longtime colleague and author of The Minutemen and Their World, Robert A. Gross.
Free Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
