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Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3 | Fri. 3:30 - 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am - 3pm FREE - Museum Admission Not Required Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all members of our community. Supported by donations from our Museum community and beyond, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing […]
Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3 | Fri. 3:30 - 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am - 3pm FREE - Museum Admission Not Required Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all members of our community. Supported by donations from our Museum community and beyond, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing […]
Open Studios on the first Saturday of the month at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. Studios are buzzing with new ideas as artists share recent work, experiments, and the momentum that comes with longer days. With 5 floors to explore, visitors are encouraged to take their time—wander the building, strike up conversations with artists, watch […]
The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts including ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry making, illustration, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, woodworking, writing and more. Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, […]
Loading Dock Gallery 122 Western Avenue Lowell, MA 01851 Show: Full Bloom 8 Show dates: April 29 - May 31, 2026 Reception: Saturday, May 2, 3 – 5 PM Flowers hold a quiet mystery. They are fleeting, luminous, and generous—reminding us of what is briefly beautiful in our lives. Their glow feels like an invitation. […]
Points of Light is a spring celebration of unity and renewal that brings together the food, music, and traditions of Lowell’s diverse cultures. The centerpiece of the night is a special ceremony in which participants personalize water lanterns that will be released onto the Western Canal, creating hundreds of floating points of light. Ecumenical Plaza, […]
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble
Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3 | Fri. 3:30 - 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am - 3pm FREE - Museum Admission Not Required Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all members of our community. Supported by donations from our Museum community and beyond, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing […]
The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts including ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry making, illustration, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, woodworking, writing and more. Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, […]
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight for a compelling forum on the evolving meaning of American independence. Drawing on his scholarship on Frederick Douglass, Blight will explore how the ideals of the Declaration of Independence have been interpreted and contested over time. Professor Blight will discuss Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is […]
Join us for Cinco de Mayo at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine with a festive evening on the lawn. Enjoy a delicious, Mexican-inspired menu from the Forge & Vine Food Truck, refreshing drinks, beautiful views, and plenty of fun. Gather with friends, grab a taco (or 3!) and a margarita, and celebrate! Tap […]
Rainbow Sangha is a weekly meditation circle created for the Boston LGBTQ+ community. This is a welcoming, beginner-friendly space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect — with yourself and with others. Whether you're completely new to meditation or have an established practice, you are welcome here. What to Expect • A warm, inclusive environment • […]