Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2026-06-13 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-30 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-23 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Shawn Colvin and Rodney Crowell
2026-06-13 19:30 (America/New_York)
Ticket listings for Shawn Colvin and Rodney Crowell at Groton Hill Music Center in Groton, Massachusetts on 13/06/2026

Hands-On History: Weaving and Working on the Line
2026-06-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 3rd Floor, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Saturday, June 13th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!)
Experience history by doing!
Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!
“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October.
3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA)
This month’s activities include:
Weaving on a hand loom and try working on a fun assembly line.
These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages.
Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone.
Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu

250th Anniversary Flag Day Celebration
2026-06-13 10:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Woburn Common, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, United States
The City of Woburn will continue its commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on Saturday, June 13, with a full day of events held in coordination with the City’s annual Flag Day festivities. The schedule includes Revolutionary War reenactments, a march from the Pocket Park to Woburn Common, a flag raising, music, musket firing display, a performance reading of the Declaration of Independence, student banner recognition, burial ground tours, a special library exhibition, and the Kiwanis Flag Day Festival and fireworks.
10:30 a.m., 460 Main Street to Woburn Common: Period reenactors will present a brief performance about the morning of April 19, 1775, when the Woburn militia gathered at Fowle Tavern before marching to Lexington. Reenactors will then lead a march from the Pocket Park to the Common, followed by a flag raising, city band performance, and musket firing display.
11:15 a.m., Woburn Common, 10 Common Street: A short public performance will bring the Declaration of Independence to life through a reading and first-person accounts from period reenactors.
11:45 a.m., Woburn Common, 10 Common Street: A short ceremony will recognize student banner design winners in coordination with the Woburn Historical Society.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Woburn Public Library, 45 Pleasant Street: A rare printing of the Declaration of Independence and other Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts will be on view as part of the exhibition We the People.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., First and Second Burial Grounds: Burial ground tours will be offered at the First Burial Ground, accessed from Park Street, and the Second Burial Ground, accessed from Montvale Avenue adjacent to the Peterson School.
1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Library Field, 63 Harrison Avenue: The annual Kiwanis Flag Day Festival will include family-friendly activities, live music, games, food trucks, and fireworks.

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2026-06-12, 2026-06-05, 2026-05-29, 2026-05-22 | 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

Reading Frederick Douglass Together
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Luna Theater, The Luna Theater, Mill No 5, 250 Jackson St 4th floor, No. 490, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Lowell Community Charter Public School (LCCPS) will host “Reading Frederick Douglass Together” on June 11, 2026 in The Luna Theater.
In recognition of Juneteenth, this event will feature students, staff, and members of the greater Lowell community reading Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?”
The project scholar, Dr. Robert Forrant, Professor of History at UMass Lowell, will open the program and lead a discussion after the reading designed to engage the audience in considering the historical and contemporary context of Douglass’ speech and its enduring relevance.
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LGBTQ+ Meditation in Brighton | Rainbow Sangha (Boston)
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Presentation School Foundation Community Center, 640 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02135, 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 • A short guided meditation (20–30 minutes) • Quiet reflection time • Light community connection afterward
No prior meditation experience is needed.
This space is open to all LGBTQ+ identities and allies who respect and affirm queer community. Our intention is to create a calm, supportive space centered on wellbeing and belonging.
Details
📍 Location: New Balance Room, PSF Community Center (Lower Level), 640 Washington Street, Brighton MA 🕖 Wednesdays, 7–8 PM
Please arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Wear comfortable clothing.
We look forward to building a consistent and caring community together.

2026 Festival of Colors (Spring Festival), Lexington, MA
2026-06-07 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hastings Park, Hastings Park, Lexington, MA 02421, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Spring Fest!
Inviting the entire Lexington community & beyond
Multicultural – Veg. Feast – Live Music – Henna – Yoga – Fun!!!
$7 online registration ($10 at gate) – Includes one packet of colors (Children under 5 – always free!)
Date: June 7, 2026
Venue: Hastings Park, Lexington, MA
Time: 1 pm – 5 pm
24 Multi-cultural performances | 2 Live bands | 250+ Performers | 29 Sponsors | 7 Multi-cultural cuisines | 8 High-school Emcee’s | Lots of outdoor games
Just as a multitude of colors springs up in nature with the onset of spring, human beings have been endowed with many colors. We see this very evidently in our Town of Lexington, home to people with ties to many different parts of the world. Our Festival of Colors aims to celebrate the many colors in our lives and the oneness of it all.
This will be a 4-hour program where –
* You will enjoy family-friendly cultural presentations like dances (American, Mladost, Mexican, Chinese, Taiwanese, Sri Lankan, and Indian), musical bands (Fausto and the Sixteen Sixty (Italian) and Taal Mel (Indian)), etc – Mladost Folk Ensemble, Kinetic Synergy Dance Company, Legacy Dance Company, Dance Inn Youth Intensive, New England Martial Art Academy, CAAL (Dragon), Dance for Joy Dance Troupe, Artisan Dance Academy (Little fish – 10 yrs), Artisan Dance Academy (Dai Dance – 9 yrs), Artisan Dance Academy (13 yrs), Dance for Joy Dance Troupe, Bharathakalai School of Dance, Samskriti school of Kuchipudi Dance, Mona’s Dance Academy, Triveni School of Dance, Studio Bollywood, Upasana Odissi, Swasti Bhargava, Nikitasbda Masti group, Rashmi Rao, Bhumika Patel, Bina, Accapalo (2 groups), Jai Ho, and LHS Musical Flash Mob
* You can relish cuisines from the vegetarian food stalls and an ice cream truck (Desi Adda, Nirvana, Saihomecooking (Sima), Indian Pizzeria, Ice Cream, and others)
* Booths/vendors from different communities will display their wares and services (Jamsen Management, Woburn Urgent Care, RSM, DCU, Elite Freestyle, KTByte, Penguin Coding School, Math Studio, Einstein’s Workshop, Eastern Bank, Kumon, LexARTs, Surabhi Rathi Real Estate Agent, New Legacy Cultural Center, Stop-n-Shop, Michaelson, Gordon Optical, Levine Orthodontics, Lexington Family Dental, Rancs, Omar’s world of comics, Musical and Maestro, and Raj Kishan (CPA))
* Entertainment for all ages includes bouncy houses, henna, and face-painting booths
* Finally, we will play with dry organic powdered colors – a tradition from India where we welcome spring and greet friends by applying colors on each other’s faces and throwing colors in the air

WE LIVE IN A RAINBOW| June 3 - 25, 2026| Reception on June 6, 3 - 5 pm| Loading Dock Gallery
2026-06-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Loading Dock Gallery, The Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States
Show: We Live in a Rainbow: A Celebration of Pride Month
Exhibition Dates: June 3 – June 25, 2026
Reception: June 6, 3 – 5 PM
A rainbow is more than a spectrum—it is a symbol of visibility, resilience, and belonging. It holds stories of identity, community, and the ongoing pursuit of equity and joy.
Loading Dock Gallery presents We Live in a Rainbow: A Celebration of Pride Month, an exhibition honoring LGBTQ+ voices, perspectives, and creative expression. Featuring work by Loading Dock Gallery members, WAS members, and invited guests, the show brings together a wide range of artistic approaches unified by the power of color, identity, and lived experience.
Across painting, mixed media, and sculpture, artists explore themes of self-expression, transformation, love, and visibility. Some works engage directly with Pride’s history and symbolism, while others reflect more personal or abstract interpretations of what it means to live fully and authentically. Together, they form a vibrant and layered exhibition—one that celebrates both individuality and collective strength.
We Live in a Rainbow invites viewers to experience color not only as a visual language, but as a cultural and emotional one—rooted in community, courage, and connection.
Join us for a show alive with color, meaning, and pride.
We Live in a Rainbow will be open Wednesdays-Fridays 12–5:30 PM and weekends 10 AM–3:30 PM, June 3 through June 25. Join us for the opening reception on June 6 from 3–5 PM.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3). For more information, visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com.

Lowell Writers Open Mic
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
2026-06-04 13:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us to 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.

The Truth About Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England
2026-05-31 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Bedford Historical Society, 16 South Road, Bedford, 01730, United States
Meg Muckenhoupt will bring smiles—and a hunger for popular foods—during her discussion about the history of New England’s food, immigration, tourism, and how ideas about identity have shaped our menus from 1825 to today.
Author of “The Truth about Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England,” Muckenhoupt’s book began with a simple question: When did Bostonians start putting molasses in their baked beans? That question sent her on a lengthy journey through invented histories, selective memories, and changing tastes from colonial New England to the present day.
Her presentation will cap the Society’s Annual Meeting, including elections of Directors and reports from Society officers.
Doors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments
2:15 PM – Announcements and Annual Meeting, followed by the Guest Speaker

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Fort Building at Discovery Museum
2026-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Create structures and forts with us in Discovery Woods. Use recycled, repurposed, and everyday materials to engineer a unique outdoor hideaway. Drop in to add to and play in our ever-growing set up. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program or cancellation.

Global summit on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering.
2026-05-28 09:30 - 2026-05-30 18:30 (Europe/Madrid) | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
CIVIL2026 will serve as a dynamic platform to explore the latest breakthroughs, emerging technologies, and future directions,bringing together experts, innovators, and thought leaders from academia, industry, and research to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore the latest trends and innovations across civil, structural, and environmental engineering.

Lowell: the City of Opportunity to Start Your Own Small Business Workshop
2026-05-26 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Gary’s Tipico Restaurant, 26 Andover St, Lowell, MA, United States
Current and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend a workshop on Tuesday, May 26, from 5:00PM – 6:30PM at Gary’s Tipico Restaurant. Open to all, this session will provide valuable insight into starting and growing a business in Lowell, with a focus on expanding access to resources for Spanish-speaking and minority-owned small businesses.

Ode to a Horse with No Name at the Lexington Visitor Center
2026-05-24 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, ma, 02420, United States
Come here the tribute to the small mare of 13 hands that accompanied Paul Revere on that fateful night of April 19, 1775
presented by Mitch Lapin.
Mitch is an amateur historian and is currently concluding a review of the 402 church bells cast by Paul Revere and his son Joseph Warren Revere. This work in progress can be viewed at Walk Boston History.
Experience Mitch’s passion for history firsthand at the Lexington Visitors Center, where he teaches the minute by minute account of the Battle Road of April 19, 1775: the start of the American Revolution.

Discovery Day 2026 - Lexington
2026-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Lexington Battle Green, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, 02420, United States
Discovery Day, Lexington’s “Town Day”, is a way to learn about more than 90 of Lexington’s businesses and organizations. A street fair, held on Massachusetts Avenue in the town center, it’s a family friendly day of music, entertainment, food, and fun.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Beer Garden: 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Massachusetts Avenue (between Meriam Street and Waltham Street)

Romantic Spring: A Choral/Orchestral Collaboration
2026-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Oyster River Middle School, 1 Coe Drive, Durham, NH, 3102, United States
Manchester Choral Society will join forces with the Seacoast-based ensemble Portsmouth Pro Musica for a major choral-orchestral project featuring Franz Schubert’s Mass in E-flat and Felix Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42. Performances will bring together more than 90 singers, with professional soloists, and a full orchestra. Manchester Choral Society Music Director Dan Perkins and Portsmouth Pro Musica Music Director Priscilla French will share the podium for this collaborative effort, uniting two respected New Hampshire choral organizations in a dynamic musical partnership.

Bingo and Brunch for the Arts
2026-05-17 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Warp and Weft, Warp and Weft, 197 Market St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
A Community Gathering for the Lowell Center for the Arts!
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming morning at Bingo & Brunch for the Arts, a community gathering in support of the Lowell Center for the Arts and the revitalization of the historic Smith Baker Center.
This casual brunch event brings together supporters, partners, and community members for good food, great conversation, and a shared vision for the future of the arts in Lowell.
Whether you’ve been involved with the project from the beginning or are just learning about it for the first time, all are welcome.
Free admission includes light brunch hors d’oeuvres, and a juice and coffee bar. A full brunch menu and cash bar will also be available. Throughout the event, we’ll share a brief project update and celebrate the progress made so far.
The event also includes a few rounds of bingo and other games and activites, with prizes ranging from drink tickets and cash, to a private tour of the future LCA, or an engraved brick in the Founders Walkway!!
Admission is free, with a suggested donation to help offset event costs and support the continued development of the Lowell Center for the Arts. Additional opportunities to support the project will be available throughout the event.
Come be part of the conversation, meet the community behind the project, and help us continue building something meaningful for Lowell.

Meet the Artist: Nami Yamaguchi at Discovery Museum
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join local fiber artist Nami Yamaguchi to explore wet felting, a process using water, wool, and your hands! We’ll layer and play with colorful wool to create a double-sided, soft piece of artwork. Historically a rug-making technique, this meditative mode of art-making engages both the body and mind.
