Kashmir - The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live featuring Jean Violet
2024-09-06 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Chelmsford Market on the Common
2024-09-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-21 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!

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.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2024-09-07 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-09-14 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
2024-09-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-15 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

Lowell Summer Music Series: Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers
2024-09-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Together The Wooten Brothers bring an uncanny level of experience, originality, and musical expertise to the stage. Their shows will be a high-energy, super-funky, artistic blend of styles including original songs and classics. In short: these brothers are the real deal and their shows are not to be missed.

Advance GA $54.00 ($47.00 ticket + $7.00 service fee)
Advance Premium $165.00 ($147.00 ticket + $18.00 service fee)

Day Of GA $66.00 ($57.00 ticket + $9.00 service fee)
Day Of Premium $176.00 ($157.00 ticket + $19.00 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.

Wine-INN Wednesday
2024-09-11 17:00 - 19:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Lexington’s Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s ONLY Relais & Châteaux property, is hosting a complimentary wine tasting of the world’s best wines every second Wednesday of the month throughout 2024 at Town Meeting Bistro’s beautiful bar beginning on March 13, 2024. Meet and learn from the industry’s top experts, leaders, distributors, and winemakers as you sample the delicious aromas and flavors of each month’s featured varietals. Make a night out of it and book a reservation at Town Meeting Bistro after the tasting and order a bottle of your favorite! These events are for adults only, 21 and older.

Backyard and Beyond: Seed Investigation at Discovery Museum
2024-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Late Summer/early Fall is the time when many trees and plants release their seeds to grow a new generation. These seeds have some ingenious ways of getting where they need to go. Some tempt animals to eat them, which gives them a free ride and provides fertilizer at the same time! Some parachute from trees, float on the air or water, or shoot out from seed pods like missiles. Join us to see what kinds of seeds we can find in Discovery Woods and on the Great Hill Conservation Land! Please note that the conservation land trails are not ADA or stroller accessible; please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. For more information on Great Hill, please visit trails.actonma.gov. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.

Brooke Simpson Live - A Benefit Concert for Aaron's
2024-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
We are so excited to announce that on September 13, 2024, powerhouse vocalist Brooke Simpson will be performing a concert to benefit Aaron’s Presents at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium!
Brooke Simpson is passionate about music, people, and her culture. Brooke is full-blooded Native American and is a member of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe. Brooke has had the opportunity to work with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Sia, and even more recently was featured in a global Nike N7 campaign. She was a finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” and a finalist on “America’s Got Talent!” and has released multiple singles including her latest release, “Haliwa.” Brooke made her Broadway debut in the revival of the Tony Award winning musical 1776, directed by Diane Paulus and Jeffrey Page. Most recently she did her first European tour and is set to go back on tour with Scary Pocket in April 2024.
This evening is not just about music; it’s about coming together as a community to make a difference. With electrifying performances by Brooke as well as local youth, we will all be treated to an array of musical styles that will touch your heart and uplift your spirits.
But that’s not all – this concert is also an opportunity to support Aaron’s Presents, an organization based in Lowell and Lawrence, MA empowering youth to create and lead positive change in their communities, developing empathy and self-worth within themselves.
Proceeds from ticket sales and donations will directly benefit Aaron’s Presents, an organization that over the last 10 years, has partnered with 3,000 youth and their 1,800 ideas to help over 50,000 people and animals in our communities and beyond, as well as 130 local nonprofit organizations.
Whether you’re a music enthusiast, a philanthropist, or someone who simply wants to make a positive impact, we invite you to join us for a night filled with joy, compassion, and the power of music to make a difference.
Tickets are available now at lowellauditorium.com and Sponsorship opportunities are available at this page!
If you are interested in volunteering for our Planning Committee, please email our Team at development@aaronspresents.org.
Thank you and see you there!
Leah Okimoto, Executive Director
and the Aaron’s Presents Staff and Board
Questions? Contact lokimoto@aaronspresents.org | (978) 809-5487
www.aaronspresents.org

Lowell Walks: Portuguese in Lowell
2024-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Portuguese American Civic League of Lowell, Central Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States
Join researchers and archivists from the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Portuguese American Digital Archive, Nikki Tantum, Gray Fitzsimons, and Nicole Catarino on a walk around the Back Central neighborhood. In the late 1800s, increasing demands for cotton cloth production provided jobs and opportunity for the first Portuguese immigrants arriving in Lowell. In the decades that followed more Portuguese immigrants moved to the city and wove their lives and cultures into the neighborhood of Back Central, creating a new community that still exists today.
This walk will highlight these stories just as the photography exhibit “The Portuguese in Lowell: The Familiar and the New” does, but through a different lens. This exhibit highlighting photographs captured by Pedro Letria is on display at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum through February 2025.
Join us for this upcoming Lowell Walks event, 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.
Free parking is available where the tour meets: Portuguese American Civic League of Lowell, 512 Central Street.

Lowell Irish Festival
2024-09-14 11:30 - 19:30 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The 2024 Lowell Irish Festival presented by Guinness will take place on Saturday, September 14 at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Guinness’s commitment to the Lowell Irish Festival has enabled the Lowell Auditorium to make this and all future Irish Festivals free for all attendees.
Established in 2019, The Lowell Irish Festival features live Irish music from national and local acts, Irish food and drinks, craft vendors, children’s activities, and family-friendly entertainment. The day-long event encompasses the inside of the Lowell Memorial Auditorium and its outdoor spaces.

Live Music and Food Truck at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine
2024-09-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine for great live music by singer & guitarist Jae Mannion, delicious selections from the F&V Food Truck, refreshing beverages, and stunning views of beautiful Gibbet Hill. It’s the perfect way to spend an early autumn Saturday.
Free to attend, no reservations required, food & beverages available for purchase. Family friendly and fun for all!

Wonderland Ball
2024-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Andover Old Town Hall, Andover Old Town Hall, 20 Main St, Andover, MA, 01810, United States
The Wonderland Ball will be a whimsical evening of historical dancing. Elegant attire inspired by Alice in Wonderland, historical dress, and historical “fancy dress” are encouraged. Light refreshments will be served. No partner is required and beginners are welcome! The event will be held in the stately and historic Andover Old Town Hall, which is perfectly situated for a pre-ball dinner at one of Andover’s many excellent restaurants. Public parking is available throughout the town center. The Andover Commuter Rail Station is within walking distance of Old Town Hall.
Dancing will include a mix of contra dances, quadrilles, and round dances (often called “couple dances”). Contra dances and quadrilles are done by many couples together arranged in long lines, squares, or circles around the ballroom and do not require any special footwork – just walking! These dances will be taught throughout the ball, and will be the majority of the program. We will also teach a selection of the evening’s dances at the afternoon workshop for those who want to give them a try. All dancing will be done to recorded music, so you will be able to practice to the songs you’ll dance to in the evening.
This event is presented by The Footwork and Frolick Society, a non-profit educational organization focused on 18th and 19th century dancing and amusements of all kinds. Tickets are available at multiple price points: $35 student/$45 standard/$65 supporter and can be purchased at https://www.footworkandfrolick.org/upcoming-events/wonderland-ball

Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Lexington Celebrates!
2024-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Parades, pageants and pandemonium have defined the many commemorations of the 1775 Battle of Lexington and the first shots of the War for Independence. Over the centuries, thousands of people have descended upon the Battle Green to welcome Revolutionary War heroes like the Marquis de Lafayette on his tour of America in 1824. The anniversaries of the battle offered them a glimpse of President Grant in 1875 and a word from President Ford in 1975. On this land, protestors have sat and monuments have been built to the fallen. Join a Lexington Historical Society educator as they illuminate 250 years of stories full of crowds, chaos and celebrations!
Starting and ending at Buckman Tavern, this tour explores areas around the Lexington Battle Green. The tour is 1 hour long and covers about a 1/2 mile on flat ground.
$10 members, $15 nonmembers

Lowell Summer Music Series: Belly
2024-09-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
The dream-rock band Belly blazed a bright trail in the ’90s, releasing two albums full of taut, yet wondrous music that was memorable for its rumbling bass lines and insistent drumming as it was for its glittering riffs and airy vocals. Their 2018 release Dove, which was recorded with friend of the band Paul Q. Kolderie, places Belly back on that trail, bridging the gaps between reverbed-out bliss and spaghetti-western drone and muscular, hook-forward pop.
Belly came together in 1991, when vocalist-guitarist Tanya Donelly (Throwing Muses, The Breeders) began playing with brothers (and fellow Rhode Islanders) Tom (guitar) and Chris (drums) Gorman, as well as bassist Fred Abong. He left before the band’s 1993 debut Star came out, and Gail Greenwood, then playing around Providence, joined. Star was a hit with critics and listeners alike, spawning the alt-radio and MTV staple “Feed the Tree.” The band toured extensively behind the gold-certified album, touring with the likes of Radiohead, the Cranberries, and Pavement and playing a show at the Hippodrome in Paris where they opened for U2 and the Velvet Underground.
Advance GA $55.00 ($48.00 ticket + $7.00 service fee)
Advance Premium $111.00 ($98.00 ticket + $13.00 service fee)

Day Of GA $67.00 ($58.00 ticket + $9.00 service fee)
Day Of Premium $122.00 ($108.00 ticket + $14.00 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.

Sunset Yoga on the Lawn
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us on the Lawn at Forge & Vine for a refreshing Sunset Yoga class overlooking iconic Gibbet Hill (sunset is scheduled for 6:51 pm – perfect timing for our class!) All levels class, no yoga experience necessary. Come for the sunset and stay for the food truck and trivia at The Groton Inn following class at 7pm if you can!
Come as a drop in for $25 or if you are a WellBeing Fitness class pass or membership holder you can use your pass for this class.

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
2024-09-18 11:00 - 11:30 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength, like self-awareness and focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead a fun yoga class for children and adults that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in the context of connecting with nature. Yoga mats available. (Optional: Bring your own yoga mat or beach towel.) Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Make a Mess: Paint with What?? at Discovery Museum
2024-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
You won’t find any paintbrushes in today’s program! We’ve searched the backrooms of the Museum to find silly objects to use instead. Which of our unconventional painting tools will end up being your favorite?

GMVCVB OPEN HOUSE!
2024-09-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Evviva Trattoria Westford, Cornerstone Square, Westford, Massachusetts, 01886, United States
Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau OPEN HOUSE!
Open Houses are informal networking events held at member companies. At Open Houses, businesses are invited to introduce themselves to other businesses and enjoy refreshments, beverages, tours, prizes, and more. Don’t forget your business cards!
September 19, 2024
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Please Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/off-the-clock-networking-open-house-evviva-trattoria-westford-tickets-982289934637?aff=oddtdtcreator

Orchard Night on the Lawn
2024-09-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Carlson Orchards and The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine are excited to present Orchard Night on the Lawn!
Join us for a delightful autumn evening featuring:
– Tasting samples and full selections of Carlson Orchards’ hard and nonalcoholic ciders
– A unique apple-inspired menu from the Forge & Vine Food Truck
– Live music by singer and guitarist Luke Condon, of the band Town Meeting
– Carlson Orchards merchandise and a signature cider cocktail
This event is free and open to the public—no reservations needed. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Family friendly and fun for all!

1774 and All That: Reflections on a Long Year of Revolution
2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
On September 19, 2024, the Concord Museum will commence its highly anticipated fall forum series with a special discussion featuring Mary Beth Norton, renowned historian and award winning author of the landmark text 1774: The Long Year of Revolution. This exciting event marks the beginning of a series of programs hosted by the Concord Museum leading up to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Norton will explore the pivotal period leading up to the American Revolution and the dramatic events that occurred between December 1773 through April 1775, including the Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
In 1774: The Long Year of the Revolution, Mary Beth Norton chronicles the 16 months, during which colonists loyal to King George III began discordant “discussions” that led to their acceptance of the inevitability of war. Norton will be joined in conversation by the Society of Colonial Wars of Massachusetts to discuss this transformative era and its impact on American history, highlighting its significance in leadup to the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.

Open Mic Night
2024-09-20 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!!

Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race 2024
2024-09-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Market Street, Market Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States
Kinetic Sculptures are all-terrain, human-powered, art sculptures, engineered to race over road, water, mud and sand. Kinetic sculptures are amazing works of art; many are animated with moving parts like blinking eyes, opening mouths, heads that move side to side and up and down. These machines of art are usually made from what some people consider “junk” or better put, recycled materials. Each kinetic team has a theme and consist of pilots, pit crew and support crew. Spectators are encouraged to either watch from the sidelines or follow the race on their bikes (obeying all traffic laws that apply).

31st Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Lawn of the Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Join 60 artisans from all over New England to shop and be insprited by their talents!

Live Music and Food Truck at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine
2024-09-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine for great live music by the talented Acoustic Tandem, delicious selections from the F&V Food Truck, refreshing beverages, and stunning views of beautiful Gibbet Hill. It’s the perfect way to spend a September Saturday.
Free to attend, no reservations required, food & beverages available for purchase. Family friendly and fun for all!
