FULL BLOOM 8| April 29 – May 31, 2026| Reception on Saturday May 2, 3 – 5 pm| Loading Dock Gallery

Loading Dock Gallery 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

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. […]

Free

Points of Light Lantern Celebration

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

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, […]

Bessie’s Closet at Discovery Museum

Bessie’s Closet at Discovery Museum

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

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 […]

Free with admission
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