Open Studios Concord

Open Studios Concord

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

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, […]

American Disunion: An Evening with David Blight

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

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 […]

Cinco de Mayo on the Lawn

Forge & Vine Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, United States

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 […]

Free

LGBTQ+ Meditation in Brighton | Rainbow Sangha (Boston)

The Presentation School Foundation Community Center 640 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

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 • […]

Free

Yappy Hour

Forge & Vine Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, United States

Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka in support of Operation Delta Dog. Save the date for our first Yappy Hour of 2026 at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine, where you and your four-legged friend can enjoy a lively and welcoming evening on the lawn! Relax outdoors with delicious bites from the Forge & Vine food […]

Free

Intersectional Allyship

Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council 240 Central Street, lowell, MA, United States

The final session of the Building Belonging LGBTQ+ Business Education Series focuses on intersectional allyship and how overlapping identities shape experiences of inclusion and belonging. Participants will explore strategies for strengthening allyship, supporting LGBTQ+ individuals across diverse communities, and building more equitable and inclusive workplaces. This session offers actionable insights for businesses, organizations, and community […]

Free

Build a Bubble Wand at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Design your own bubble wand! We will explore the nature of bubbles as we try out different shapes and sizes for our bubble wands. What kind of bubbles will you make? Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Free with admission

Doors Open Lowell

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Lowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event dedicated to preservation, architecture, and design which is presented as part of the community's National Preservation Month activities. Each May you can explore many of Lowell's historic buildings, from residential lofts to churches to rehabilitated mills and everything in between. Doors […]

Doors Open Lowell

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Lowell was the first city in the United States to launch this prestigious event dedicated to preservation, architecture, and design which is presented as part of the community's National Preservation Month activities. Each May you can explore many of Lowell's historic buildings, from residential lofts to churches to rehabilitated mills and everything in between. Doors […]

Doors Open Lowell XTRA – Beyond the Mills: Discover Downtown Lowell’s Architectural Gems Walking Tour

Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Explore more of downtown with this lively 90‑minute walking tour showcasing the city’s stunning architecture and dynamic built environment beyond its iconic mill complexes. From civic landmarks to hidden design treasures and revitalized streetscapes, you’ll experience the downtown district as a vibrant blend of history, creativity, and community. This tour is free and open to […]

Free