Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

The Boston Outdoor Expo
2024-04-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-27 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St, Boston, 02210, United States

Moms Dads & Grads Craft & Vendor Fair
2024-04-28 10:00 - 14:00 | chemlsford american legion, 90 Groton Rd, N. Chelmsford, 01863, United States
Join us for a day of shopping, supporting local businesses, and finding unique gifts for your loved ones. The event will be held at the Chelmsford American Legion, so come on down and browse through a variety of crafts and products. Whether you’re looking for a special gift for Mom, Dad, or a recent graduate, you’re sure to find something special here. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shop local and discover one-of-a-kind items!
April 28th
10a-2p
Chelmsford American Legion
90 Groton Rd
Chelmsford, MA
25 Plus Vendors
Raffle Table
Link to the event page:
https://fb.me/e/1ErF0OZca

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2024-04-27 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-04-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Pop Up Sculpture Show, Celebrating International Sculpture Day!
2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | All Arts League Of Lowell, 307 Market Street, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join us for a garden party and sculpture show at Arts League of Lowell’s Gates Block Garden. View sculptures by local artists and enjoy cookies and lemonade; free for all! Hours are 10 am to 3 PM, and the garden is located at307 Market St. Lowell.

The Town and City Festival 2024
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-27 | MA
THE TOWN AND THE CITY FESTIVAL 2024
DATES ANNOUNCED!
APRIL 26TH & APRIL 27TH, 2024

Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week - Friday
2024-04-26 | MA
The Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week
This food-focused promotion and business driver will span five business days from Monday, April 22nd–Friday, April 26th to support local restaurants. Restaurant Week is a wonderful opportunity to foster new relationships between patrons and restaurateurs, and to grow first-time and repeat dining experiences for guests in the Greater Merrimack Valley.

NEW THIS YEAR!
Participating restaurants are encouraged to run a special for $20.24 – it can be anything your Culinary Team wants!

RESTAURANT WEEK REQUIREMENTS
It’s time to join the fun! To participate:
• Simply create a special to showcase your restaurant totaling $20.24 (dine-in only) during the promotional period of Mon, April 22nd–Friday, April 26th within your established operating hours.
• Upload a photo of your special when you register online.
• Provide a brief description of the dish when you register online.
• Share your participation on social media
(see Social Media Toolkit).

MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE CELEBRITY FORUM PRESENTS DIONNE WARWICK
2024-04-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Middlesex Community College presents an evening with Dionne Warwick. This special event will feature a short conversation touching on Dionne’s legendary music career, followed by a performance by the six-time Grammy Award-winning music icon who has earned more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records.
Dionne Warwick was discovered by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1961,and went on to record 18 consecutive Top 100 singles (“Don’t Make Me Over,” Walk on By,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “A House is Not a Home,” “Alfie,” “Heartbreaker,” “Déjà Vu,” among countless others). She received her first Grammy in 1968 for “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?”. Ms. Warwick became the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance.
In 1985, she participated in the recording of “That’s What Friends Are For,” which became a number-one hit worldwide and raised awareness and major funds for AIDS research, which she continues to support, among other causes such as The Starlight Foundation, children’s hospitals, world hunger, disaster relief, and music education for which she has been honored and has raised millions of dollars. Ms. Warwick also participated in the all-star charity single, “We Are the World” and performed at “Live Aid.”
Ms. Warwick has been honored by AMFAR, the Desert Aids Project, and Clive Davis at his pre-Grammy party. Ms. Warwick was also inducted into The Grammy Museum where a special 50th Anniversary career exhibit was unveiled. Most recently, Ms. Warwick released a star-studded duets album entitled, “Feels So Good,” featuring collaborations with some of today’s greatest artists. Most recently, Warwick was the recipient of the coveted and prestigious 2017 Marian Anderson Award for her career accomplishments and philanthropy. She was honored in a 2018 PBS Television Special, “Then Came You,” was named 2019 Ambassador to the Smithsonian Institute’s Year in Music and is a 2019 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
This event is presented in conjunction with Middlesex Community College Foundation’s 2024 Celebrity Forum. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Sherri McCormack at mccormacks@middlesex.mass.edu or call 978-656-3034.
All sales are final. No request for cancellations, exchanges, changes or refunds shall be honored.

Discovery Museum Speaker Series Event: How Art Can Inspire Civic Engagement in Kids
2024-04-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Civic engagement is not just about voting and government—it encompasses all the ways in which individuals take action and get involved in their communities. Inspiring young people to invest in the advancement of society is about empowering children to embrace and recognize the gifts they bring to their communities. Chanel Thervil, Discovery Museum’s Inaugural Artist-in-Residence, will speak about her experience helping children consider what they love about their communities, so they see a place for themselves in making their communities better.
Chanel Thervil is a Haitian American artist and educator who uses varying combinations of abstraction and portraiture to convene communal dialogue around culture, social issues, and existential questions. She’s been making a splash in New England via her educational collaborations, public art, and residencies with institutions that support the uplift of community creativity. She is excited to continue this work through her residency with the Discovery Museum.

Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week - Thursday
2024-04-25 | MA

ZACH WILLIAMS – A HUNDRED HIGHWAYS TOUR
2024-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and soul-stirring performances as Zach Williams and Riley Clemmons take the stage on the “A Hundred Highways” tour! Zach Williams will blow you away with his powerful vocals, raw talent, and chart-topping hits. From “Chain Breaker” to “Rescue Story,” his music speaks to the heart of what it means to be human, and his electrifying live shows are unlike anything you’ve ever experienced in Christian music. But the excitement doesn’t stop there. Riley Clemmons, a rising star in the industry, will set the stage ablaze with her angelic voice and captivating stage presence. With hits like “Keep on Hoping” and “Fighting for Me,” she is sure to inspire and uplift you with her soulful lyrics and infectious melodies.
VIP Exclusive Eat & Greet Experience:
Napa Valley, CA based chef Paul Fields will be crafting a gourmet dinner that you will never forget! This exclusive VIP Eat and Greet experience includes:
– Meet Zach Williams and get your picture taken with him*
-Premium concert seating
-Early access to merch shopping
-Commemorative VIP tour laminate
–Gift bag
* If health and safety guidelines change, a Question & Answer session may be substituted.
This is a very limited offer. Join us for this exclusive VIP experience! Must arrive by 5:00pm.
All sales are final. No request for cancellations, exchanges, changes or refunds shall be honored.

Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week - Wednesday
2024-04-24 | MA

Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week - Tuesday
2024-04-23 | MA

Greater Merrimack Valley Restaurant Week - Monday
2024-04-22 | MA

Common Ground film showing at Luna Theater
2024-04-21 19:00 - 20:30 | The Luna Theater, The Luna Theater, Mill No 5, 250 Jackson St 4th floor, No. 490, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
A hopeful and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement” who produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food and are working to balance the climate – all while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life. The film explores how Americans from different walks of life, different political backgrounds, and different parts of the country share one thing in common –the very soil beneath their feet. The film investigates the power of “regenerative” farming systems –from large to small-scale farmers who are the champions of soil health as the key to unlocking more (and healthier) food to feed America and the world.
Cast includes Laura Dern, Rosario Dawson, Jason Mamoa, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder, and Donald Glover.
Tickets: $14 for Premium seating, $12 for Students/Seniors, $10 for Barstool seating Tickets on sale: https://lunalowell.com/movies/common-ground/
Sponsored by 350 of Greater Lowell. Panel discussion to follow film.
“FASCINATING.” – RogerEbert.com
“AIMS TO SPARK A CULTURAL AND POLITICAL MOVEMENT.” – Forbes
“THE KEY TO SAVING OUR PLANET MAY BE IN THE SOIL.” – Film Inquiry
“NEEDS TO BE SEEN BY EVERYONE.” – Digital Journal
YouTube Trailer: https://youtu.be/6-M4Hq0MKFA?si=HNW7Q99Mfu1HUrJz

The Porch on Windy Hill
2024-04-21 19:00, 2024-04-20 19:00 | Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Written by Sherry Stregack Lutken, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Morgan Morse and David M. Lutken
Conceived and Directed by Sherry Stregack Lutken
A bi-racial Korean classical violinist, Mira, and her music history grad-student boyfriend, Beck, escape months of Covid-isolation to the mountains of North Carolina. Their journey takes a surprising turn when they meet Edgar, and Mira faces a flood of memory, pain, hope, and discovery that follows. A moving, modern American play about family- with enough music for a real ‘hoot ‘n’ holler’ as the cast- Lisa Helmi Johanson, Morgan Morse, and David Lutken perform a dozen traditional and bluegrass gems. The quintessentially American melodies running through The Porch on Windy Hill illuminate a young woman’s complex, contemporary tale of healing.

Far Past War
2024-04-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Groton Hill Music Center, Groton Hill Music Center, 122 Old Ayer Rd, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
On Sunday, April 21, at 3:00 PM, prepare to be transported into a world of sublime beauty and musical mastery at the gorgeous Groton Hill Music Center. The Nashoba Valley Chorale, led by Conductor and Music Director Anne Watson-Born, proudly presents a captivating evening of classical gems, headlined by the New England premiere of Augusta Read Thomas’s contemporary masterpiece, “Far Past War.”
Featured Performers:
Nashoba Valley Chorale: Anne Watson-Born, Conductor and Music Director
Baritone Soloist: Christòpheren Nomura
Soprano Soloist: Brianna J Robinson
Tenor Soloist: Fred C. VanNess, Jr.
Musicians from the Vista Philharmonic Orchestra
Program Highlights:
Dona Nobis Pacem by Vaughan Williams: A timeless masterpiece, promising an unforgettable auditory experience.
Far Past War by Augusta Read Thomas (New England Premiere): A lyrical choral piece featuring poetry by local resident Cammy Thomas, sister to the composer. The performance will include a live reading by Cammy Thomas and a message from Augusta Read Thomas.
I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes by Adolphus Hailstork: Moving from despair to hope, Hailstork’s composition draws inspiration from African-American spirituals, resonating with powerful psalms.

Angkor Dance Troupe Tour and Workshop
2024-04-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Ages 9 – 15, No Registration Required
Learn about the dance and history of the Angkor Dance Troupe. Tour the studio space and then get a chance to practice movements with dancers and instructors, accompanied by music.

Chemists Celebrate Earth Week: Batteries!
2024-04-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Discover the science behind “Get a charge out of chemistry – Batteries” as we celebrate Chemists Celebrate Earth Week. Join us and our guest educators from the North Eastern Section of American Chemical Society and have fun exploring chemistry through hands-on activities related to this year’s theme, Batteries!

Nature and Art
2024-04-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by Lowell National Historical Park
Location: Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell
Enjoy the spring weather and experiment with art outside. Try your hand with some watercolors and nature rubbings. Make a small nature journal to help you note the changes in the seasons.

THE FAB FOUR - Beatles Tribute
2024-04-20 20:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute.
The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude”, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing.
Their incredible stage performances include three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career, and this loving tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences in countries around the world, including Japan, Australia, France, Hong Kong, The United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Brazil.
The Fab Four is truly the Ultimate tribute.

Patrick McCay: A Thematic Retrospective — Explore, Exploit, Express
2024-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | The Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The Whistler House Museum of Art is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, “Patrick McCay: A Thematic Retrospective — Explore, Exploit, Express.” The show will run from April 20 to August 3, 2024. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Parker Gallery. Patrick McCay’s work occupies the space between the literal and abstract. Skillfully orchestrated colors pepper the expressive surfaces of chosen icons. Grounded in a scaffold of remarkable drawings and an immediacy of gestural brushstrokes, he tempts and teases with a visual theatricality, adding the dignity of the ‘unknown’ to that which is all too well ‘known.’ McCay focuses his visual explorations within the imposed contours and attentive challenge of thematic expression. McCay is currently a professor at the Institute of Art and Design at New England College in Henniker, NH. Joining him as part of the exhibition are several former and current students, including: David Drinon, former student and current Boston and Cape Ann painter, as well as former Artist-in-Resident at the WHMA; Suzanne Hodge, current student and Western Avenue Studio Artist; and Lucas Grondin, former BFA student at the New Hampshire Institute of Art.

Lecture: The English/American Printed Bible
2024-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01832, United States
The evolution of the Bible from Hebrew, Greek, and Latin into English took over 100 years and the lives of several translators. Learn how the Bible became available to Americans and other cultures and view the Bible room at the Museum of Printing, Haverhill, MA.

Lowell Khmer New Year at Clemente Park
2024-04-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Roberto Clemente Park, Roberto Clemente Park, Washington Park, 747 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Lowell Khmer New Year at Clemente Park
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by the Clemente Park Committee
Location: Roberto Clemente Park, 803 Middlesex St, Lowell
Welcome the year of the dragon and mark Khmer New Year in Clemente Park. Play traditional and modern Cambodian games, enjoy food from many vendors, and enjoy the celebration.

Khmer New Year at the Lowell Senior Center
2024-04-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Lowell Senior Center, Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association
Location: Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St, Lowell
Join the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association for another year of celebrating Khmer New Year. The event will feature delicious Khmer food, beautiful traditional outfits, and live performances of Cambodian folk dance.

Khmer New Year Parade
2024-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Lowell Senior Center, Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway St, Lowell, MA, 01854, United States
All Ages • No Registration Required • Hosted by the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association
Location: Lowell Highlands
Come out and celebrate Khmer New Year by enjoying the parade from Lowell Senior Center to Clemente Park. The parade can also be livestreamed on the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association’s website.

Patrick McCay: A Thematic Retrospective - Explore, Exploit, Express
2024-04-20 - 2024-08-30 | The Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The Whistler House Museum of Art Announces
PATRICK McCAY:
A THEMATIC RETROSPECTIVE
EXPLORE, EXPLOIT, EXPRESS
Exhibition: April 20 – August 3, 2024
Reception: April 20, 2024 from 1 – 3 pm

Patrick McCay, Writers on a New England Stage, acrylic on canvas, 42 x 32 in.
The Whistler House Museum of Art (WHMA) is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, Patrick McCay: A Thematic Retrospective — Explore, Exploit, Express. The show will run from April 20 to August 3, 2024. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Parker Gallery.
Patrick McCay’s work occupies the space between the literal and abstract. Skillfully orchestrated colors pepper the expressive surfaces of chosen icons. Grounded in a scaffold of remarkable drawings and an immediacy of gestural brushstrokes, he tempts and teases with a visual theatricality, adding the dignity of the ‘unknown’ to that which is all too well ‘known.’ McCay focuses his visual explorations within the imposed contours and attentive challenge of thematic expression.
An Irish-born, Scottish/American artist, Patrick McCay holds a Bachelor’s degree and graduate qualifications in Painting from the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. He holds a second Master’s in Fine Art from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana.
A national and international exhibition record includes shows in London, England, Lisbon, Portugal, Sydney, Australia, and Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland. He has exhibited widely in the US including Michigan, South Carolina, Georgia, Indiana, Arkansas, Ohio, Florida, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
His academic artistic career includes leadership and faculty positions in the UK and the US, including the College for Creative Studies in Michigan, New York School of Visual Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, and the New Hampshire Institute of Art. He is currently a professor at the Institute of Art and Design at New England College in Henniker, NH.
Patrick McCay, Moose with Sushi Bowls, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 in.
“It is always a pleasure for a painter to share their personal visual expressions; it is a particular pleasure to have work exhibited at the Whistler Museum of Art,” says McCay.
“The thematic focus that evolved during discussions with Executive Director Sara Bogosian provided the catalyst to place an emphasis on ‘artistic educational exchange.’ As a college faculty member for decades this has proven a very fruitful engagement for myself, New England College, and my students.”
Patrick McCay, Positions for Piano, oil on paper, 60 x 40 in.
Sharing his extensive knowledge of traditional and experimental artistic approaches with emerging artists, McCay has held academic and leadership positions at schools and colleges internationally. McCay infuses instruction with inspiration, encouraging artists to explore their own avenues of artistic expression.
Joining McCay as part of this exhibition are several former and current students, including: David Drinon, former student and current Boston and Cape Ann painter, as well as former Artist-in-Resident at the WHMA; Suzanne Hodge, current student and Western Avenue Studio Artist; and Lucas Grondin, former BFA student at the New Hampshire Institute of Art.
“I have had the pleasure of working with the extremely talented educator and artist Patrick McCay for a number of years now,” adds WHMA President and Executive Director Sara Bogosian. “From educational programs and exhibitions, to lectures and research, he has a talent that is truly creative, unique, and thought-provoking. I am thrilled to be working with Patrick on this exciting experience and know everyone will enjoy and learn from this ground-breaking exhibition.”
The works of art in this ‘Thematic Retrospective’ are from three dominant areas of focus McCay has explored since immersing himself in the art of wielding a brush in his native Scotland. These include common landscapes re-imaged into the fantastical, contemplative still lifes featuring typewriters, and objects far less examined, such as grand pianos. His series of expressive pianos garnered great success on their unveiling in the 1990s, with Baldwin Piano Company, Steinway & Sons, and Yamaha USA purchasing paintings for their headquarters.
For more information contact the Whistler House Museum of Art at 978-452-7641 or by email at sbogosian@whistlerhouse.org.

LEX250: Countdown to 250 Concert
2024-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
The Lexington Bicentennial Band will present: Wind Music form the British Empire, including music from Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughn Williams, William Byrd, Gilbert & Sullivan, Kenneth Alford, Frank Ticheli and The Beatles.
