Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

South Acton Walking Tour with Tour Guide Amy Cole
2025-03-22 12:55 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Faulkner House, 5 High Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Faulkner House, 5 High Street, Acton starting at 1 PM (Arrival time is 12:55 PM)
Join tour guide Amy Cole to visit the Iron Work Farm sites and walk South Acton’s historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement. Important Details: Registration is required. Details on parking and where to meet will be sent via email closer to the walk date. Register at tinyurl.com/Acton250-March22
Tour leader Amy Cole is an accomplished professional tour leader. She grew up near Acton Center and knows the town well. She has a wide- ranging interest in Acton’s unique history. This tour is sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee and the Iron Work Farm.

Springtime Spray and Splatter
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Spring is coming! We’ve “sprung forward”, making the days longer, and colorful flowers are beginning to bloom. Some cultures even celebrate spring as a new beginning. Join us as we spray and splatter some bright spring colors to make a masterpiece to welcome in the season! Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-03-22 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-29 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
2025-03-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-30 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

18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern
2025-03-23 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in!
Included with museum admission.

Concord250 Lantern Lighting Ceremony
2025-03-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us for a ceremonial lighting of the Concord250 Lantern, a 10-foot-tall commemorative lantern inspired by the historic signal light of April 19, 1775 housed today in the Concord Museum. The community lighting will take place on the grounds of the Museum where together we will light the way toward liberty and justice for all.
The Concord 250 Lantern is presented by Art for All in partnership with the Concord Museum.
Free and Open to the Public. No advanced registration needed.

Proleung Khmer Launch Party
2025-03-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Middlesex Community College Federal Building, 50 Kearney Square, Lowell, MA, 01852
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Middlesex Community College, F. Bradford Morse Federal Building
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Admission: $50.00
Proleung Khmer
A 50-Year Journey of Remembrance and Resilience
Honoring history, celebrating resilience, and preserving the Khmer American legacy for future generations.
The series will officially launch at the Middlesex Community College’s Federal Building with an inaugural reception including blessing dance, Proleung Khmer previews and presentations. This is a ticketed event. Following this reception, attendees will be invited to continue on to the Boott Mill Event Center to participate in the free Eco-Film Series focused on Khmer individuals and conservation work in Cambodia.

Chazz Palminteri – A Bronx Tale Live at Cary Hall
2025-03-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Bronx-born and raised Chazz Palminteri wrote A Bronx Tale in 1988. The powerful one-man stage play depicted his bruising childhood which included witnessing a gangland killing when he was nine years old. Palminteri played 18 characters and brought them all to life in his autobiographical play. His friends, enemies and family came alive on stage. Hollywood Studios went crazy after seeing it and offered him millions of dollars to turn it into a major movie. There was one catch… They wanted to put a star in the role of Sonny and someone else to write the screenplay. With $200 dollars in the bank…Palminteri said No… he would hold out and wait. He wanted to play Sonny and write the screenplay. Then one night Palminteri walked into his dressing room and sitting there was Robert De Niro who just saw the show. Robert DeNiro gave Palminteri the chance he was waiting for… And as they say in Hollywood the rest is history.
Palminteri wrote the screenplay for the film A Bronx Tale and then most recently wrote the book for the Broadway Musical. It was the first time in history that the same actor wrote the one-man play, the movie, and the Broadway Musical and starred in each one.
In the past 35 years, Chazz has appeared in over 60 films. To name a few – The Usual Suspects, Analyze This, Mulholland Falls, Jade, Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, Legend, and Bullets over Broadway, which he was nominated for an Academy Award. He has starred in over 20 television series and has won 3 Emmy’s. Chazz is most recently seen in Modern Family, Godfather of Harlem, Law & Order and Gravesend.

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2025-03-28, 2025-04-04 | The Salted Soul Salt Cave, 340 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Every Friday, Anabel is here offering private reiki sessions in the cave. Get your salt therapy and reiki healing all at once. Investment is $145.
Appointment options are:
*10:00-11:00am
*11:30-12:30pm
*1:00-2:00pm

Open House and Reception for the 250th Student Art Show
2025-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
High school students from across the Commonwealth are creating artwork inspired by the “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern at the Concord Museum as a symbol of the American Revolution and our nation’s continuing aspiration towards liberty and justice for all. All are welcome to a community open house to see the artwork and meet the artists.
The open house is free and no advanced registration is needed.

The Umbrella Concert Series in partnership with Salt Lick Sessions
2025-03-28 19:30 - 22:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Umbrella Arts Center is excited to expand The Umbrella Concert Series to include casual and intimate shows spotlighting some of your future-favorite musical acts who are up-and-coming through the Salt Lick Incubator program. Up next: Grace Gardner, Sofia Lafuente, and Farayi Malek!
Grace Gardner
Raised on the outskirts of a Texas city and now living in New England, Grace Gardner is pushing the boundaries of the singer-songwriter genre. While their music adopts many of the genre’s characteristics, Grace has found inspiration in their parents’ taste in ’70s and ’80s rock, the folk roots of their Southern upbringing, the heart of the sounds of New Orleans—where they studied neuroscience in college—and the lyric-forward storytelling they always return to. Taking it one step further, producing all of their own music allows Grace to maintain a personal, authentic touch in each of their songs. Their lyricism is evocative and emotional, poignantly capturing the joys and tribulations of relationships, recovery, and identity—typically backdropped by thoughtful guitar and intricate production.
Grace’s inspirations include eclectic powerhouse writers from the 1970s—Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Labi Siffre, and Joan Baez. As they honed their own musical style, finding the intersection between soft rock, indie, and folk, they’ve drawn further inspiration from artists like Madison Cunningham, Adrianne Lenker, Andy Shauf, and Madi Diaz. Grace plays ten instruments and incorporates orchestral, brass, percussive, and software-based elements into their work. Along with being a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Grace is also a producer and arranger.
Grace’s debut EP, *Peach*, was released in March 2023, featuring the lead single “Deny Me.” They have joined artists such as Adam Melchor, Frances Forever, and Tiny Habits on their headline tours and will embark on their first headline tour in early 2025. Their sophomore EP, *Recovery Mile*, was released in February 2024, and their third project, *After Knowing*, is due at the very end of 2024, preceded by a co-release with Buffchick entitled “Big Picture.”
Check her out on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @gracegardnermusic.
Sofia Lafuente
Sofia Lafuente is a Spanish-American artist and songwriter whose bicultural, bilingual upbringing shapes her introspective, emotionally charged music. Split between Miami and Madrid, she has quickly made a name for herself in the Latin alternative scene. Her ethereal vocals and evocative storytelling have earned her a dedicated following.
Inspired by artists like Lana Del Rey, early Shakira, and Lizzy McAlpine, Sofia’s music resonates with listeners drawn to vulnerability and emotional depth. Beyond her solo work, she is a sought-after songwriter, known for her distinctive voice and introspective lyrics. With a growing industry presence, she continues to captivate audiences, solidifying her status as an artist to watch.
Farayi Malek
Farayi Malek has traveled the world through music as a Grammy-nominated vocalist with Danilo Perez’ Global Messengers; and now musically, she’s going back to her own roots. From the American folk music and hymns of her childhood, to the blues and jazz she studied, Farayi brings all of the diverse sounds and experiences of her life into resonant songs that allow her effortless vocals to shine. The Salt Lick Incubator award-winner will be releasing her debut EP March 27th, 2025. When she is not performing and recording, Farayi shares her vast musical knowledge as a professor at various esteemed institutions including Berklee College of Music, New England Conservatory.
Check her out on Instagram @Farayi.Malek.
Catch a sneak peek at the artists on WERS Salt Lick Sessions before catching them live at The Umbrella!

South Asian Nation
2025-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Discovery Museum is excited to welcome the South Asian Nation Bollywood dance groups! South Asian Nation is a non-profit organization that helps to promote cultural awareness in the New England area, with focus on engaging youth in cultural activities. The teams that will perform today were founded to help kids find love for Bollywood and Bhangra tunes, build friendships, and have fun! To get more information, please visit https://www.southasiannation.org to learn about their latest events and class schedules.

Lowell Women Building Independence
2025-03-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Event Center, John Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01852, United States
The passage of the 19th amendment earned women the right to vote in the United States. Before passed in 1920, women in Lowell worked together to help earn the right to vote. This 45-minute talk will explore the impact that Lowell women had on the national movement. This event is free and open to all.
This event is being co-produced by the Pollard Memorial Library
Paid parking is available in the Joseph Downes city parking garage, located at 75 John Street, one block from the Boott Cotton Mills Museum.
Image: “Suffrage parade, May 1914,” from Palmer family photograph album, 1911-1917, photo 1693147, Massachusetts Historical Society.

Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles
2025-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
January was dark in the days before electricity! Learn about lighting in the 18th century and roll your own candle. Drop in any time between 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up, including adults!
Included with museum admission.

Addison Gallery Spring Opening Reception
2025-03-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Addison Gallery of American Art, Chapel Avenue, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States
Join us in celebrating the new exhibitions: June Leaf: Shooting from the Heart; Playing to Our Strengths: Highlights from the Permanent Collection; On and Off Stage: Performance and Persona; and Dynamic Duos. Enjoy great company, light refreshments, and the best of American art! Free and open to the public.

Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra presents: Harmonies of Lowell – A Gala for All
2025-03-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Mount Pleasant Golf Club, 141 Staples St, Lowell, MA, United States
Grab your tickets for our gala! 🎟️
Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra presents: Harmonies of Lowell – A Gala for All ✨
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community, featuring live performances, local food, exciting raffles & auctions!
📅 Sunday, March 29th, 6-9 PM
📍 Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Lowell, MA
Early Bird Tickets Before 2/22: $100 per ticket. Use code Earlybird at checkout.
After 2/22: $150 per ticketSecure your spot today and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Lowell with us! 🎶✨ #LowellPhilharmonic #HarmoniesOfLowell #LPOGala2025

Easter Egg-Stravaganza 3rd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair
2025-03-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Tyngsboro Sportsmen’s Club, 90 Westford Rd, Tyngsboro, 01879, United States
Mark your calendar and join us for the Easter Egg-Stravaganza 3rd Annual Craft & Vendor Fair!
On March 30th from 11am-3pm head on over to the Tyngsboro Sportsmen’s Club, located at 90 Westford St in Tyngsboro, MA. This fantastic fair promises a pleasant shopping experience, with over 25 skilled vendors showcasing their products, including attractive handmade crafts, special gifts, and tasty treats to fill your Easter basket.
Events By The Purple Butterfly is the only contact for this event.

Eyewitness to Revolution Forum and Book Launch
2025-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us for the book launch of the Concord Museum’s publication Eyewitness to Revolution: The American Revolution Collection at the Concord Museum. Written by David Wood, the book tells the story of the Revolution through the Museum’s unparalleled collection of objects related to the early days of the American Revolution. David will be joined in conversation with his longtime colleague and author of The Minutemen and Their World, Robert A. Gross.
Free Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual

"Spies and Military Intelligence" with John Bell
2025-03-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Acton Town Hall, Room 204 from 7-8:30 PM
Spies and Military Intelligence with John Bell Book Cover
Noted author and historian J. L. Bell will discuss the key role of military intelligence and spies before the momentous battle at Concord and how the Colonials also effectively disseminated news of the outcome. Besides his writing, John maintains the Boston 1775 blog, boston1775.blogspot.com/ which offers daily helpings of history, analysis, and unabashed gossip about Revolutionary New England.

Irish Night at Owen & Ollie’s, Dracut
2025-04-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Owen And Ollie’s, 91 Mill Street, Dracut, MA, United States
Join us at Owen & Ollie’s on the first Thursday of every month for Irish Night!
Enjoy an evening of live music, delicious Irish food, and a chance to win exciting prizes such as gift cards and a hoodie.

For the Defence and Safety of the Province: Massachusetts Prepares for War
2025-04-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Westford Museum, 2 Boston Road, Westford, 01886, United States
Alex Cain will discuss the colony’s response to the British threat and examine the Massachusetts militia and minuteman system before Lexington and Concord.
In October 1774, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress ordered the towns across the colony to prepare for war with England. In response, the colony entered a wartime phase that included creating minute companies, stockpiling arms, ammunition, and equipment, and establishing a defense network ready to mobilize if the redcoats marched from Boston into the countryside.
About the Speaker:
Alexander Cain, JD, graduated from Merrimack College in 1993 with a degree in economics and from the New England School of Law in 1996 with a juris doctorate. He directs a Merrimack Valley-based vocational program that introduces high school students to advanced manufacturing and skilled trades careers. Alex is a well-respected and highly sought-after speaker who frequently lectures on the military and social influences of 1775 Massachusetts. He has published multiple research articles that have shed new light on the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, the Siege of Boston, and the loyalist refugee experience during the American Revolution. Alex has also published two books; We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution and I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War and is the author of the blog and podcast “Historical Nerdery.” He resides in Massachusetts with his wife, Paula. They have two adult children, John and Abigail.

Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners: American As It Gets Tour
2025-04-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Support Act: Colin Stough
Aaron Lewis, the Vermont-born powerhouse first found success with Staind–the 2000s-era hard rockers who injected meditative muscle into an era better known for mindless aggression. But while that band is still very much alive, it was never enough to satisfy Lewis’ creative drive. Embracing his roots to earn a rare second round of success, a series of solo Country projects have led to two No. 1 Billboard Country Album debuts–TOWN LINE (2011) and SINNER (2016)–plus a PLATINUM collab with heroes George Jones and Charlie Daniels (“Country Boy”), and a GOLD-certified Billboard No. 1 with “Am I The Only One” in 2021. Lewis’ 2022 solo album followed suit, with FRAYED AT BOTH ENDS emerging as the best-selling Country album in America but he never wrote songs for the stats. No matter the sonic setting, Lewis writes and sings to get his truth out and his latest album THE HILL (2024) is no different.

111th Patriots’ Day 5-Mile Road Race
2025-04-04 08:00 - 2025-04-19 12:00 | Lexington Battle Green, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, 02420, United States
Be part of a historic tradition by registering for the 111th Lexington Lions Patriots Day 5 Mile Road Race! Set against the backdrop of scenic Lexington on April 19, 2025, this event not only marks a significant milestone but also embodies the spirit of Patriots Day, a day steeped in American history.
This isn’t just a race; it’s a journey through time, celebrating 111 years of running, community, and tradition. Embrace the opportunity to run where history was made, and contribute to a noble cause – the Lions Club Journey for Sight program. Your participation helps us continue a legacy of service and community engagement.
Don’t miss this milestone event. Join us as we celebrate 111 years of historic runs, community spirit, and charitable impact. Secure your spot at the starting line and be part of history in the making!

Voices on the Green: On Our Own
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 | First Parish Church, Lexington Road, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742, United States
In Celebration of Lexington 250, Voices on the Green will present 4 special shows of storytelling and music with themes that reflect the events of 250 years ago at First Parish in Lexington, 7 Harrington Road.
The First Show—November 22, 2024—will center on the theme “Better Together,” focusing on stories and songs of interdependence.
The Second Show—April 4, 2025—will center on the theme “On Our Own” and will focus on stories and songs of independence.
The Third and Fourth Shows—November 11, 2025 and April 11, 2026—will focus on themes that will emerge during the upcoming celebrations. We invite everyone to attend in person and have sought a grant to make each program available online.
What is Voices on the Green?
Voices on the Green presents unique evenings of true, personal stories, complementary music, and the opportunity to meet those who make up our community. Since 2017 Voices on the Green has held these evenings at our historic First Parish Church on the Lexington Battle Green. Each one knits the strands of diverse individuals and experiences into a unifying theme. We share the proceeds of each show with a local organization whose values and mission serve Lexington and the surrounding communities.
What will the First Show—on November 22, 2024—be about?
Reflecting the events of 1775, when disparate militia and community groups were gathering together to better prepare themselves for what might lie ahead, this show centers on the theme “Better Together.” We will invite people who live or work in Lexington to share their stories about being better together to celebrate or protest, to build or dissolve, to remember or forget, to invent or recover, to find joy or escape trauma, to combat injustice or work for peace.
If you have a story to share, please contact us.

Lowell Volunteer Fair
2025-04-05 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Annes Church, 8 Kirk St., Lowell, 01852, United States
Discover community volunteer opportunities and connect with the Lowell community! From one-time events to weekly opportunities, there’s an opportunity for everyone! Learn about over twenty different organizations offering opportunities for everything for nature lovers to festival lovers and everything in between.

South Acton Tour with Amy Cole
2025-04-05 12:55 - 14:30 | Faulkner House, 5 High Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Faulkner House, 5 High Street, Acton starting at 1 PM (Arrival time is 12:55 PM)
Join tour guide Amy Cole to visit the Iron Work Farm sites and walk South Acton’s historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement. Important Details: Registration is required. Details on parking and where to meet will be sent via email closer to the walk date. Register at tinyurl.com/Acton250-April5
Tour leader Amy Cole is an accomplished professional tour leader. She grew up near Acton Center and knows the town well. She has a wide- ranging interest in Acton’s unique history. This tour is sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee and the Iron Work Farm.
