Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

A New Revolution in Lexington
2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Depot
In 2020, 16.82% of Lexington’s population was Chinese, which is proportionally the second-highest Chinese population of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. Yet just 40 years ago, Lexington had only 392 Chinese residents – and in 1890, two. This presentation, featuring research by Lexington High School student Sophia Zhang and live Q&A with local Chinese American panelists, aims to discuss and explain the mulit-phase evolution of the Lexington Chinese American community, within broader historical contexts. This presentation will also highlight the civic contributions Chinese Americans have made to Lexington and the community’s place in the town’s ongoing demographic transformation.
Suggested donation $10

Summer Concert: Stacy and the Party
2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Bedford Activity Complex, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, Mudge Way, Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730, United States
Get your party on with this fan favorite! They play an upbeat mix of originals and covers, with some quirky edges. Unique and soulful vocals, a tight rhythm section, bass and guitar provide melodic runs and reluctant solos. www.Stacyandtheparty.com
Held at 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA. Updates for cancellations www.bedfordrecreation.org

2024 LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL
2024-07-26 18:15 - 22:15 | The Lowell Folk Festival, Kirk Street, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Music, Food, and Crafts From Around the World, Showcased Throughout Lowell, MA July 26-28

Complete Festival Schedule here: https://lowellfolkfestival.org/pages/event-schedule
The 2024 Lowell Folk Festival kicks off at 6:15pm on Friday July 26th with the traditional Parade of Flags carried by local citizens who hail from around the world. This year Jorge Arce Comparsa Boricua will lead the Parade through the streets of downtown Lowell, MA to the opening ceremony at Boarding House Park.
Over three days (July 26th – July 28th), the 37th edition of the Festival will present more than 20 world-class artists performing music and dance traditions that range from Korea to Louisiana, on stages throughout Lowell. More information, including a complete schedule of performances, activities, crafts, and food stands representing cuisines from around the world, is available at lowellfolkfestival.org.
“This year the Festival is excited to announce its new street performance location at the corner of Central and Merrimack Streets,” said Festival Director Lee Viliesis. “There will be an expanded schedule of performances that will bring new vitality to the furthest corners of downtown.”
Saturday’s street performers will be San Simón Caporales of New England, who perform traditional Bolivian dance, and StiggityStackz Worldwide, Boston’s acclaimed freestyle dance troupe.
On Sunday, the corner of Merrimack and Central Streets will be lit up with performances by New England’s own Yo-Yo Guy, a past winner of the International Yo-Yo Federation’s Grand Prix and holder of 4 Guinness World Records, who performs his high-energy comedy show; Veronica Robles, director and founder of the Veronica Robles Cultural Center in East Boston, and her Mariachi Band; and the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago’s flying footwork, brilliantly colored dress, joyful song, dance and percussion.
In addition, the four festival stages; Boarding House Park, Market Street Stage, St. Anne’s Churchyard, and the Dance Pavilion, will feature performances by world-class musicians and dancers representing cultures from around the world, and around the corner.
The Lowell Folk Festival provides unique experiences to hear Festival artists from diverse cultural backgrounds explore the connections, similarities, and differences in their musical journeys. These moderated talk/demonstration sessions allow festivalgoers a more intimate interaction with the musicians.
On Saturday, the familial performers of Choro das 3, The Friel Sisters, and Eddie Pennington & Caleb Coots will take part in a session titled All in the Family. Soul-full Sounds of Devotion brings together Yoni Battat, High Fidelity, and Annie & The Caldwell Singers, to demonstrate how they weave sacred elements into their music.
On Sunday, the festival will hold Masters of Movement, a conversation about dance traditions with internationally renowned Kathak dancer Farah Yasmeen Shaikh, Native Pride Dancers and Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago. Joe Hall & the Cane Cutters, Afro Dominicano, Swanky Kitchen Band, and Cyril Neville will take part in a session titled Caribbean Crossroads: From the Bayou to the Barrio and Jesse Daniel, Lutchinha and Sugaray Rayford will talk and sing songs about love, loss, and trouble in a panel called Songs for Good Times and Hard Times.
“Annually, one of the highlights of the Lowell Folk Festival has been the dazzling array of food options for hungry folk-arts lovers of all ages,” said Viliesis. “The ‘I’m only here for the food’ t-shirts were a big hit last fall. Everyone has a favorite food group they come back for every year.”
At Boarding House Park, the Dance Pavilion and Market Street, foods from around the world are prepared and served by local non-profits representing the diverse ethnic cultures to be found in New England. Cuisines representing Portuguese, Brazilian, Greek, Polish, Asian, Latin, African, Burmese and so many other communities, promise a rich and diverse culinary and cultural experience.
Festival goers also have the opportunity to experience visual and hand-craft arts at the Experience Lowell Arts Market. It will feature 50 area artists, craft makers, and organizations, enabling festival attendees to experience everything that Mill City’s arts and culture community has to offer.
The Lowell Folk Festival is produced and supported by the Lowell Festival Foundation, the City of Lowell, Lowell National Historical Park, the National Council for the Traditional Arts, the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, and the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Major support for the Lowell Folk Festival comes from Mass Cultural Council, Saab Family Foundation/Saab Center for Portuguese Studies, Gate City Casino, Richard K. and Nancy Donahue, Demoulas Foundation, John Hunnewell Trust, Middlesex Community College, UMass Lowell, Mahoney Oil/Eastern Salt, Mosaic Lowell, Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover, Mass Office of Travel & Tourism, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Anheuser-Busch, Gervais Auto Group, Corning, Owl Stamp Visual Solutions, All Sports Heroes, Enterprise Bank, Aubert Fay Foundation, Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, Lowell Litter Krewe, Mark-One, Jade Lowell, Lowell Sun Charities, Albert E. J. Bergeron Insurance Agency, 92.5 The River, Lowell Telecommunications Corporation (LTC), Chelmsford Telemedia, Fred C. Church Insurance, WCAP, Marte Media, and Dylan & Pete’s Ice Cream.
Thanks to our exhibitors: C4 Energy, Vinfen, All Energy Solar, EternalHealth, Kids In Tech, Leaf Filter, Lowell Humane Society, Momentum Solar, NRG, Prestige Heating & Cooling, Renewal by Andersen, School of Rock Nashua & Burlington, Senior Whole Health by Molina Healthcare, Smilebliss Orthodontics, TopNotch Pro Painting, Advanced Cultivators, Cannabist, Full Harvest Moonz, Reverie 73, and Rise Dispensary.
Thanks to our business sponsors: Athenian Corner, Brew’d Awakenings, Cobblestones, El Potro, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, The Keep, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, The Old Court, and Sahel Restaurant & Lounge
For information about the 2024 Lowell Folk Festival, including musical artists and schedules, and other programming, visit lowellfolkfestival.org or Facebook.com/LowellFolkFestival to stay posted on all updates for the 2024 Lowell Folk Festival.

Who Are You - Who Tribute featuring Carl Dixon--former member of The Guess Who
2024-07-26 20:00 - 22:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
WHO ARE YOU is:
Carl Dixon-Lead Vocals & Harmonica
Garrett Lechowski-Lead Guitar, Vocals, Electronics
Brian Burd-Bass, Vocals
John Kiernan-Drums
About CARL DIXON:
Carl Dixon remains one of Canada’s stellar singers and musicians (Coney Hatch, The Guess Who, and April Wine.) He tours and records extensively as a solo artist, band member and inspirational speaker.
Carl was critically injured in a car accident in Australia in 2008 suffering traumatic brain injury. After years in recuperation & sporting a few titanium bits, Carl fulfilled his goal and returned to The Guess Who as lead singer for two special shows in 2016. Carl’s breakout band CONEY HATCH is back louder and tighter than ever 30+ years after their first record deal.

Explore Indigenous Ecological Knowledge with Tomaquag Museum
2024-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Discovery Museum is excited to welcome Educators from Tomaquag Museum! Join us and explore the connection between ecology and Indigenous lifeways. With games to play and materials to explore we can have a hands-on experience of Indigenous Southern New England.

Park Pop-Ups: Frame Your Summer
2024-07-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Come join Lowell National Historical Park and Pollard Memorial Library for Pop-Ups in the Park! Borrow books or get a free library card from the bookmobile. Create your own picture frames with popsicle sticks and other supplies. Use it to frame your favorite photos from this summer!
Attendees can plan to meet outdoors in Boarding House Park, located at 40 French Street. Lowell National Historical Park visitors may park at the Hamilton Canal Innovation District parking garage at 350 Dutton St., Lowell. Parking in this garage (only) is available to National Park visitors at no cost provided they obtain a valid parking voucher at either the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center at 246 Market Street, or at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum at 115 John Street.

Mister Vic - Kids Concert Night at NARA
2024-07-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Thoams E. Tidman Ampitheather at NARA Park, 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Free concert, open to the public. Bring your own chairs/blankets. All lawn seating.
All Lawn Seating – General Admission – Bring Your Own Chair/Blanket.
Dogs permitted on non-retractable leash and cannot be a nuisance.
Smoking not permitted in Amphitheater
Handicap parking available.
All attendees follow yellow directional signs to parking area – upper parking lot.
Portable toilets available throughout the event.
Ending time is approximate.
The Town of Acton has the right to make changes if necessary for this event.
Follow the NARA Park Facebook page-great way to stay on top of the latest information.
Please email recreation@actonma.gov if you have any questions.
The Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater at NARA is located off 71 Quarry Road in Acton, MA. All events are open to residents and non-residents. Parking for events is free. Portable toilets are located near the amphitheater, and regular restrooms are located via a 4 min. walk. Food vendor accepts cash or credit cards. Added handicap spots are made available for larger events. Be sure to check the NARA Facebook page for updates.
RAIN CANCELS

Concert in the Courtyard ft. Mindrift and Spyglass Brewing
2024-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Head to The Groton Inn’s Courtyard for an unforgettable evening of music, beer, and fun! Sing along with top hits performed by the WooSox’s current Battle of the Bands champions, Mindrift while savoring samples and full pours of beers from local favorite Spyglass Brewery. The Forge & Vine Food Truck will be serving delicious bites, exciting lawn games will be set up for everyone to enjoy, and a full outdoor cash bar will be available with a variety of beverages.
Family friendly event. Food & drinks available for purchase, free to attend, no reservations required.

Summer Concert: Jumpin' Juba
2024-08-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Bedford Activity Complex, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, Mudge Way, Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730, United States
Jumpin’ Juba mixes regional blues and rootsy rock styles from the 50’s and 60’s from Chicago, Memphis and New Orleans. www.reverbnation.com/jumpinjuba
Sponsored by Bedford Recreation Department. Held at 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA.
Updates and cancellations at www.bedfordrecreation.org

Revolutionary Liber-TEA High Tea
2024-08-03 11:00 - 15:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
During this commemorative year leading up to the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington taking place on April 19, 2025, this American Revolution-themed high tea honoring the start of the American Revolution will feature three of the five teas that were thrown overboard during the infamous Boston Tea Party in 1773: Bohea, Hyson and Souchong, provided by local area J’enwey Tea Company.
• Bohea: One of the first teas imported by the East India Company in the 18th-century. This black tea was fired or dried over charcoal before being transported to the American colonies.
• Hyson: This early spring green tea is picked by April 20 annually and was a favorite of both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. This tea was so desired by English consumers that it was taxed at a higher rate than other teas.
• Souchong: This classic black tea came from the Wuyi Mountains in the Fujian province of China. It is famous for its very distinctive smoky aroma.
The teas, which can be served hot or iced, are served along with sweet and savory bites including freshly baked scones, soup, tea sandwiches and dessert plus a glass of Schramsberg Mirabelle Sparkling Rosé or a tea cocktail. Seatings on August 3, 2024 from 11 am to 3 pm multiple seating times) – $78/adults and $35/kids (ages 4-12) plus tax (ironic) & gratuity. Children 3 and under eat for free. For the younger guests, a curated children’s tea menu will be available and tricorn hats will be provided.

HORIZONS | July 31 – September 1, 2024 | Reception on Saturday August 3, 3 - 5 pm | Loading Dock Gallery
2024-08-03 15:00 - 17:00 | The Loading Dock Gallery, The Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
Join us at Loading Dock Gallery as we embark on an extraordinary journey beyond the visible edge and explore the infinite possibilities of “Horizon,” a captivating showcase delving into the literal and metaphorical concept of Horizons featuring works from inspirational and talented member artists of the Loading Dock Gallery using multiple mediums.
Through the artists’ exploration of the intricacies of a horizon in the context of both the edge of a landscape where the earth and sky meet and the limitations and possibilities of an individual’s experience, ideas, goals, and knowledge. Our member artists share visualizations of their own “Horizons”.
HORIZONS can be enjoyed July 31, 2024 through September 1, 2024 at Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, Noon-5:30 pm, Wednesday-Saturday, until 4pm Sunday. Reception 3-5pm, Saturday, August 3, 2024. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501c3.

Lowell Summer Music Series: Marc Cohn
2024-08-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
After winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. Rooted in the rich ground of American rhythm and blues, soul and gospel and possessed of a deft storyteller’s pen, he weaves vivid, detailed, often drawn-from-life tales that evoke some of our most universal human feelings: love, hope, faith, joy, heartbreak.
Advance GA $57.00 ($49.00 ticket + $8.00 service fee)
Advance Premium $167.00 ($149.00 ticket + $18.00 service fee)

Day Of GA $69.00 ($59.00 ticket + $10.00 service fee)
Day Of Premium $178.00 ($159.00 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.

Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Lexington Celebrates!
2024-08-04 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: New England Film Orchestra
2024-08-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Experience a symphony orchestra performing live music from your favorite films! New England Film Orchestra promises an unforgettable musical experience that will delight and inspire audiences of all ages, featuring music from films such as Dune, Avatar: Way of Water, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Doctor Strange, Oppenheimer, Man of Steel, Beetlejuice, Interstellar, Harry Potter, Star Trek, Hook and so much more.
New England Film Orchestra is a group of professional musicians rooted in the heart of Boston’s bustling music scene. NEFO infuses its performances with a fresh energy, revitalizing the iconic soundtracks of beloved films, gripping games, captivating anime, TV series, and live to picture events.
Founded in 2019, the orchestra has performed throughout the Boston area. NEFO proudly supports emerging composers, showcasing their fresh works alongside timeless classics. In their commitment to diversity and inclusivity, NEFO actively promotes the works of underrepresented composers, both past and present, ensuring that their voices are heard and celebrated.

All Tickets $29.00 ($25.00 ticket + $4.00 service fee)
Premium Seating is not available for this concert.
Kids age 12 and under are admitted free if accompanied by a ticket holder, courtesy of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. *
*Kids admitted free rain or shine.

Woburn Summer 2024 Outdoor Movie Series: Migration
2024-08-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Library Park, Woburn, Library Park, Harrison Ave, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
The movie begins at dark. We suggest you arrive early to pick out space on the lawn. Feel free to bring snacks & drinks with you, but in an effort to help keep our parks clean please make sure you take all your trash with you when you leave! Please also be respectful of others watching the movies by keeping talking to a minimum while the movie is showing! Movies that begin at Dark start around 8pm and we suggest you get there around 7:30. Movies with times associated start on time as they are shown on an LED screen. *Movie selections are subject to change per availability.

Family Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
2024-08-08 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Kashmir - The Live Led Zeppelin Show
2024-08-09 20:00 - 22:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
It’s All About the Experience!!!!!
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!

Summer Garage Sale & Book Sale (MA Tax Holiday)
2024-08-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01832, United States
Please take note and update your calendars!
We have moved the date of our Summer Garage & Book Sale to Saturday August 10th, which falls on the weekend of the Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday. Not only will you find great deals on printing-related books and equipment, but you won’t have to pay tax!
Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, MA
Saturday, August 10th
10am to 4pm

Lowell Summer Music Series: Martin Sexton and Ryan Montbleau
2024-08-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Headlining venues from The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, Sexton has influenced a generation of contemporary artists. His songs have appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood​, Masters​ ​of​ ​Sex​ and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for a new experience every time. Sexton’s stated mission continues to be unity through music with a commitment to sharing peace and harmony through song.
Honesty and vulnerability have been hallmarks of Montbleau’s career since the early 2000’s, when he first began performing around his native Massachusetts. In the years to come, he’d go on to collaborate with artists as diverse as Martin Sexton, Trombone Shorty, Tall Heights, and Galactic, and rack up more than 100 million streams on Spotify alone. Along the way, Montbleau would share bills with stars like Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ani DiFranco, The Wood Brothers, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Mavis Staples, but it was his ecstatic headline shows—often more than 200 of them a year—that solidified his reputation as a roots rock powerhouse and an inexorable road warrior. NPR’s Mountain Stage compared his “eloquent, soulful songwriting” to Bill Withers and James Taylor, while Relix celebrated his “poetic Americana,” and The Boston Herald raved that “he’s made a career of confident, danceable positivity.”

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.

Woburn Summer 2024 Outdoor Movie Series: DC League of Super Pets
2024-08-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Library Park, City of Woburn, Harrison Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, United States

Lowell Summer Music Series: NEIGHBOR
2024-08-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
With a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs, the musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable live bands on the music scene today. Grown in large part by the passion and devotion of the fans called Neighbors, their symbiotic relationship inspires and touches every performance. The creation of childhood neighbors Richard James (vocals, keys) and Lyle Brewer (guitar), Neighbor combines ambitious composition, soulful balladry, and a fearless approach to their lengthy improvisations. The quartet is rounded out by Dan Kelly (bass) and Dean Johnston (drums) who fuel the groove and lay a solid foundation for Neighbor’s “down home” sound. Come see what’s good in the neighborhood.

Advance GA $34.00 ($29.00 ticket + $5.00 service fee)
Advance Premium $90.00 ($79.00 ticket + $11.00 service fee)

Day Of GA $45.00 ($39.00 ticket + $6.00 service fee)
Day Of Premium $101.00 ($89.00 ticket + $12.00 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.

Foreigners Journey featuring American Idol's Rudy Cardenas
2024-08-16 20:00 - 22:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
NATION’S #1 TRIBUTE SHOW TO FOREIGNER & JOURNEY!
“The music and energy of two legendary stadium rock bands comes together in one electrifying show! Their repertoire of classics hits by Foreigner and Journey provide a crowd-pleasing night of unforgettable music. Get your wine coolers, mullets and stone washed jean vests ready for a night of sing along debauchery and dance grooves that will pop you from your seats. From heartwarming power ballads like “Faithfully,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” to anthems like “Feels Like The First Time,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Cold As Ice” and “Any Way You Want It,” Foreigners Journey are more than a tribute band. They’re a time machine, and their energy is infectious!”
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foreigners-journey-featuring-american-idols-rudy-cardenas-tickets-772523567787?aff=oddtdtcreator

Pop-Up Beer Garden ft. Loyal Foe Brewing & Music by Lizzy Marquis
2024-08-17 12:00 - 15:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us on August 17 for a captivating performance by the talented singer and pianist Lizzy Marquis on the beautiful lawns of The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine.
**Local brewery Loyal Foe will be on-site with a guest tap! Enjoy craft beers from this nano-brewery located right down the road in Harvard, MA. They don’t have their own tap room (yet) so don’t miss this amazing opportunity to try a variety of their amazing beers!
Indulge in delectable bites and refreshing beverages from the Forge & Vine Food Truck while enjoying the music. Engage in a variety of lawn games and soak in the good vibes all around.
Don’t miss this perfect summer Saturday filled with music, food, brews and fun!
Event is free to attend, no reservations required. Food & drinks available for purchase. Family friendly & fun for all!

Lowell Summer Music Series: Chadwick Stokes
2024-08-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Chadwick Stokes is an accomplished musician and songwriter who grew up on a small farm outside of Boston. A songwriter since early adolescence, his many projects have woven together music, art, history and activism. From Dispatch, which he started in his early 20s; to his politically driven band, State Radio; to his solo project, Chadwick Stokes and the Pintos, Chad has committed himself to using music as a vehicle for social and political change.
Along with his wife, Sybil, he founded Calling All Crows, a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging music fans around women’s issues both at home and abroad. They’ve worked to bring awareness to the worldwide refugee crisis, to the proliferation of violence against women and to the persistence of sexual violence within the music industry. Through his many years of working independently within what can be a difficult industry, Chadwick has been continually motivated by his love of music and the people he makes it with.

Advance GA $60.00 ($52.00 ticket + $8.00 service fee)
Advance Premium $170.00 ($152.00 ticket + $18.00 service fee)

Day Of GA $72.00 ($62.00 ticket + $10.00 service fee)
Day Of Premium $181.00 ($162.00 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.

Backyard and Beyond: Mud Kitchen at Discovery Museum
2024-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Come and play in Discovery Woods! We’ll be pouring, stirring, spraying, and experimenting with water and mud. Make mud pies, mud handprints, paint with mud and more! Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Hancock Street Architecture
2024-08-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles. Come take a stroll and learn about the Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today.
Leaves from Buckman Tavern rain or shine, total walking distance about one mile.
$10 members, $15 nonmembers

First Shot! Summer Camp
2024-08-19 09:00 - 2024-08-23 15:00 | Lexington Historical Society, Lexington Historical Society, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Discover the history of the American Revolution and Colonial Massachusetts! Each day during this week-long camp we will visit a historic site associated with the Battle of Lexington and complete crafts, activities, and games associated with Colonial life. You will follow in the footsteps of Paul Revere as you walk the rooms of the Hancock-Clarke House, one of Revere’s stops during his now-famous Midnight Ride. Learn about the troop movements of the Lexington Militia and the British Regulars as you visit Buckman Tavern, Lexington Common (site of the Battle of Lexington), and Munroe Tavern. Come see what life was like for Lexingtonians in the 18th Century!
For rising 3rd – 6th graders.
August 19th – 23rd, 2024 – 9:00 am- 3:00 pm daily
Pricing
$275 per child for members, $350 per child nonmembers. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required per child to reserve their spot.
Since children will be dropped off for this program, a LHS Children’s Program Participation Form is required.

Wampanoag Singers and Dancers at Discovery Museum
2024-08-22 10:45 - 11:45 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us in welcoming the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers to Discovery Museum! A group of musicians and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod and Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard, the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers encourage audience participation and prefer to sing with the people instead of for the people. Their performance of eastern social songs and dances will entertain visitors of all ages.

The 18th Annual Northeast Chevelle & El Camino Regional Car Show.
2024-08-23 11:00 - 2024-08-24 13:00 | Westford Regency Inn, 219 Littleton Road, Westford, MD, 01886, United States
Car show of Chevelle and El Camino, food concessions for lunch at the Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
“The only Chevelle and El Camino Show in the Northeast”
Participant Gift and Dash Plaque, Security, Trailer Parking, Show Shirts, 50/50 and Chinese Raffles Trophies include Top 25 (Participant Voting), Best in Show (Most Votes) and “Special Awards”
AUGUST 23-24, 2024: WESTFORD REGENCY
219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886 • www.westfordregency.com

River of Dreams - A Tribute to Billy Joel
2024-08-23 20:00 - 22:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
River of Dreams
RIVER OF DREAMS IS A RESPECTFULLY CRAFTED 6 PIECE TRIBUTE TO THE SONG CATALOG OF BILLY JOEL
John Cozolino
Lead singer John Cozolino is a classically trained pianist who attended Mercy College of Music at the Westchester Conservatory studying Bass and music theory. He has earned 2 Honorable mentions on Billboard songwriting Contest and has taught piano and bass at East Coast Music in Danbury,CT. Previous projects include: Joe Bouchard of Blue Oyster Cult producing 2 Cds, The Lost Art of Compassion and Good News Bad News. John has also written commercial jingles for Toyota and local dealership campaigns and has broadcast on NY stations such as the FAN.
Kinny Landrum
Kinny is a composer, arranger, producer and keyboardist who has worked with such unusually diverse people as Leonard Bernstein, The Meters, Carly Simon, Jimmy Cliff and David Lynch. He was the synthesist on the seminal TV show “Twin Peaks”, which won a Grammy Award. He has scored a number of feature films including “A Touch Of Fate” starring Teri Hatcher and “The Only Witness,” both of which played on Lifetime, as well as the festival favorite “Hotel Lobby”. Kinny was nominated for an Emmy Award for his score to “Living The Story: The Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky” and has written the score for “The Fort Fisher Hermit” which is now available on Youtube(Link).
Kinny wrote the orchestrations for the Broadway show “In My Life”. His songs appear on albums by such artists as John Whelan and Francine Reed. He has produced records with Joe Cerisano and written jingles for clients such as Citizen Watches, Coca-Cola, Ford and Alka-Seltzer. He has served as the chairman of the arranging committee for the Grammy Awards at the New York chapter of NARAS. And he studied with Oscar-winning composer John Corigliano while earning his Master’s Degree in Music.
John Lang
John is a bassist, composer and arranger working in a number of diverse settings.
Based in New York, John is seen regularly as such clubs as Birdland, Smalls, The Silver Lining and Little Branch among others. A versatile performer, John plays funk, straight-ahead jazz, afro-cuban, rock, blues and is equally at home on acoustic, baby and electric bass. He has played with the John Merrill Trio, The Robyn Payne Band and in duo settings with pianists Larry Ham, Tardo Hammer and Michael Moore.
John’s second CD, “Lend Me Your Ears” was released in 2009 to rave reviews. The collection of nine straight-ahead jazz originals premiered at Smalls and was said to be “a rare collection of swing and modernity” by reviewer Scott Yannow. It is available for purchase at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/langjohn.
In demand as a studio musician, arranger and composer, John’s work can be heard on the cast recording of The Adventures of Flat Stanley, Brother Han’s Debut CD, Natalie Toro’s self-titled debut CD and Rita Harvey’s latest album, At Home.
Andy Segale
Education: BM New England Conservatory of Music. MM Queens College CUNY
Andy has performed with: The Goldman Band at Lincoln Center, Boston Philharmonic, Boston Civic Symphony, Nassau Symphony, Symphony of Long Island, Stan Getz, Chet Atkins, Ben E. King, Joan Jett and the Cy Coleman Orchestra.
David Bond
David has been hitting stuff with a rhythmic abandon since age 8.
He has studied with renowned teachers Casey Casino, Ed Soph and Narada Michael Walden.
He ‘s fluent in a number of styles, including Rock, Funk, Jazz, Fusion, Progressive and Experimental music, and has played in various parts of the world.
David has played for a diverse roster of artists, including Richie Scarlet, Kano, Pointers Sisters, Evelyn Champagne King, Peter Frampton, Robert Palmer, Driving School, Lenny Lee, Jaane Doe, Jewel and others…..
Today he’s honored to have been invited to play with John Cozolino’s fabulous Billy Joel tribute – River Of Dreams.
Brian Wahl
Brian Wahl (drums) is a New York City born musician, who”s been featured in numerous tristate area bands.
He’s a multiple style player who specializes in rock, funk, jazz and reggae.
Russ Wilson
Russ spent most of his percussive years playing and recording with various rock and r&b bands in the Tri-State NY metro area. He’s played many small clubs in many small towns to big theaters in big towns. Russ has also recorded and toured with the Dennis Dunaway Project and the 5th Ave Vampires who both have opened for Alice Cooper on multiple dates through out the east coast of the US and American Rock Celebration, which included Dennis, Jimmy Kunes and John Girardi. Russ has also been filling the drum chair for the Richie Scarlet Band since 2010 and is on his “I Plead the Fifth” as well as his upcoming release. He’s played and recorded with many well known and respected players such as Joey Molland, Denny Laine, John Regan, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Ian Hunter, Dez Cadena, Wayne Cobham, Arno Hecht, Joe Bouchard, Earl Slick, Joe Lynn Turner, Mark Hitt and Leslie West among others.
Russ has been a fan of Billy’s music since the mid seventies and enjoys playing his music with this great ensemble of players that make up “River of Dreams”.
Pepe Aquilino
Pepe is a Westchester county NY native who spent his formative years writing songs and performing with Hard Rock/Metal original act “Sweet Madness”, and also lent his talents to the popular 80’s TV series “Fame” where he performed on the show alongside Nia Peeples, Debbie Allen, Gene Anthony Ray and Carlo Imperato, and also on the subsequent tours that followed.
Today he’s tearing it up with a great Aerosmith tribute he founded called “Get Your Wings”, and has played with many other notable bands over the years, including “Hey Baby”, and “Killer” the Alice Cooper tribute.
Jeff Giglio
Jeff Giglio is a full time guitarist and educator with a diverse musical background, from hard rock to jazz to classical to good old rock and roll. Jeff has studied under some of the best musicians including Randy Johnston, Rick Rozie , Jackie McClean, Tommy Byrnes, and numerous other well known musicians.
Jeff has performed with such greats as Daisy Berkowitz, Steve Davis, Bobby and the Jumpers, and with members of Billy Joel’s band. Jeff has a thorough knowledge of the guitar parts for Billy Joel’s music and always brings something new to the performances.
Jeff Claypool
Jeff has two music degrees.
He was taught by Sal Salvador.
He’s toured with Gregg Allman,
Toured with Aaron Copland,
Scored soundtrack for Alice Cooper movie.
Played with Jefferson Starship, Grand Funk Railroad, George Thorogood, 3 Dog Night, Eric Burden and the Animals, The Rascals and Rick Derringer.
Recognized Yamaha USA artist.
