Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Ari Shapiro: Thank You For Listening
2025-05-10 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
He has been named Journalist of the Year and sung at the Hollywood Bowl, and now one of America’s most recognized and beloved storytellers debuts his new cabaret solo show. Hilarious and moving, Ari Shapiro: Thank You For Listening adapts tales from Shapiro’s best-selling memoir, The Best Strangers In the World, into an evening of stories and songs about the power of listening to forge connections. Audiences will leave feeling more hopeful about the world around them… and may never listen to All Things Considered quite the same way again.
“Ari’s got this gorgeous singing voice.” – Broadway World
“If he does want to quit that day job, he’ll do just fine.” – The Oregonian
“He defies all we hear about the ugliness of radio people.” – GQ

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-05-10 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-17 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-05-24 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Strong as a Mother 5K Run and Walk
2025-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Chelmsford Lowell Elks Lodge, 300 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford, 01826, United States
Celebrate the strength of mothers with a fun, flat, and fast 5K. After the race, shop the vendor village for yourself or an extra surprise gift for a mother in your life.
Register today: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/100773/strong-as-a-mother-5k

Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency
2025-05-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-25 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

Mother's Day Brunch with Floral Bouquets
2025-05-11 10:00 - 15:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to a celebration at the Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property located in Lexington, MA. Join us at Town Meeting Bistro with a sumptuous appetizer and dessert buffet featuring New England’s finest seasonal ingredients, complemented by an array of à la carte entrées. Adding to the charm, mothers can savor mimosas while the little ones prepare complimentary mini floral bouquets at the signature Wilson Farm Flower Cart. Seatings available from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Be Mom’s Favorite – Brunch at 110 Grill This Mother’s Day
2025-05-11 10:00 - 15:00 | 110 Grill – Woburn, MA, United States
Lock in the title of Mom’s Favorite
And treat her to brunch at 110 Grill!
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 11
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
All 110 Grill Locations
Celebrate the woman who’s put up with you all these years and make her day feel extra special.
Here’s a look at what’s on the menu:
Starters
• Cornbread Spread – Original and blueberry cornbread with assorted butters and jams
• Lemon Beignets – Served with salted caramel sauce and mixed berry purée
Brunch Favorites
• Avocado Scramble Flatbread – With goat cheese, roasted tomatoes, and everything bagel seasoning
• 110 Frittata – With spinach, mushrooms, onions, roasted tomatoes, hash browns, and a buttermilk biscuit
• Breakfast Tacos – With chorizo, lemon hollandaise, and pico de gallo
• Chicken & Waffles – Cornflake-crusted with hot honey maple syrup
Sweet Selections
• Bananas Foster Stuffed French Toast – With caramelized bananas and sea salt caramel
Benedict Creations
• Short Rib Benedict – With chimichurri and a fried potato cake
• Crab Cake Benedict – With sautéed spinach and lemon hollandaise
The full regular menu, brunch cocktails, and kids’ options are also available.
View the full brunch menu: https://bit.ly/3733Kxb
Reserve your table: https://bit.ly/3ngROeX
Mother’s Day is one of our busiest days — book your table early, and make sure you’re the one she brags about all year!

Mama Mia! Brunch at Evviva!
2025-05-11 10:30 - 14:00
Spoil Mom next weekend with a delicious brunch she won’t forget!
Join us for Mother’s Day Brunch at Evviva Trattoria
Saturday May 10th & Sunday, May 11th
10:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
From savory classics to sweet favorites, our brunch menu is made from scratch and crafted to impress. And yes, we’re serving Mom-osas.
Check out the full Mother’s Day Brunch Menu:
https://bit.ly/3GjMoxm
The regular menu will also be available.

Father's Day Brunch
2025-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
food

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum
2025-05-15 13:30 - 14:00 | 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.

Pub Night ft. Mikey Hutchinson & Guest Tap Dirigible Brewing
2025-05-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us this Thursday, May 15th from 5:30-8:30pm for Pub Night at the Forge & Vine Food Truck—an evening of outdoor dining, live music, and great company – now featuring a guest tap by Dirigible Brewing!
Enjoy delicious bites and refreshing drinks al fresco with a live performance by the talented Mikey Hutchinson! With his unique vocals and impressive guitar skills, Mikey will be covering hits from the ’60s through today, bringing a mix of classic favorites and modern tunes to life.
Based right down the road in in Littleton, Dirigible Brewing is known for its inventive craft beers and steampunk vibe. They offer a rotating selection of brews, from IPAs to experimental styles, all brewed on-site with creativity and care.
It’s the perfect chance to relax, gather with friends, and kick off the weekend early.
No cover. Food & beverages are available for purchase. This event is weather dependent – music will be moved inside the restaurant if there is inclement weather. Additional parking available along Main Street.

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2025-05-16, 2025-05-23, 2025-05-30 | 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

Mill City Melodies
2025-05-17 12:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Lowell, Various Locations, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Jam out to Mill City Melodies on Saturday, May 17th at downtown Lowell restaurants:
12:00-1:00PM – Charles A at Fuse Bistro.
1:00-2:00PM – Justin ‘Jabbo’ Martin at Dragonfly Cafe.
2:00-3:00PM – Market St Bazaar at Worthen.
3:00-4:00PM – African Roots Band of Boston at Sahel Restaurant.
4:00-5:00PM – Liam McCain at Warp and Weft.

Concord250 Event: Concord Triptych Film Screenings
2025-05-17 15:00 - 18:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
May 17, 2025, 3PM
The Umbrella Arts Center Main Stage Theater 144
Five Sisters Productions and the Tufts University Half the History Film Project return to The Umbrella Arts Center to present a program of three locally shot short films about impactful women in Concord history.
The featured films will be:
Margaret Lothrop and the Wayside (Premiere screening with new score)
Ellen Garrison: Scenes from an Activist Life (Return engagement)
Women of the Old Manse (Sneak peek)
Related family activities include FREE optional childcare (space pending) with teacher-led thematically related crafts during the screening, and a table display of Rise Up!, a new children’s book by Barefoot Books on revolutions and protest in U.S. history.
Partners: The Umbrella Arts Center, Tufts University Half the History Film Project, The Robbins House, Barefoot Books, Concord 250, The Old Manse
FREE

An Evening with Singer-Songwriter Vance Gilbert
2025-05-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, 01730, United States
The New Song Music Series welcomes beloved singer-songwriter Vance Gilbert on Saturday, May 17. Join us for a memorable evening with one of folk music’s most engaging and celebrated performers.
Known for his genre-defying blend of folk, jazz, and soul—infused with sharp wit and masterful storytelling—Gilbert delivers performances that are equal parts humor, heart, and authenticity. He has released 13 albums, toured with acclaimed artists such as Shawn Colvin, Arlo Guthrie, and George Carlin, and was even featured on a Grammy-nominated children’s album!
The Chicago Tribune praised his performance, writing, “Gilbert took the stage accompanied only by an acoustic guitar, a whimsical sense of humor, and an astonishingly smooth, pure tenor voice. But that proved to be more than enough.”
The concert will take place in the Reed Room at Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA. Doors open at 6:45 PM, and the music begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at newsongbedford.org. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Lexington Celebrates!
2025-05-18 11:00 - 14:00 | 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

Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs
2025-05-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Bedford Historical Society, 16 South Road, Bedford, 01730, United States
Dressed in the clothes of 18th-century itinerant musicians, Deirdre Sweeney and Al Petty will perform an extensive repertoire of historical dance music, as well as marches and laments, including 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health.” Their instruments include the flute, penny whistle, recorder, and fife. The music was gathered from manuscripts printed between the 17th and 19th centuries and arranged in counterpoint.
The two musicians, who sometimes appear with a third musician as the Colonial Minstrels, have long been active in related musical cultures, including American fife and drum and traditional Irish music. They are popular performers at the Paul Revere House Museum in Boston.
Doors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments; 2:15 PM Announcements and Annual Meeting, followed by the Guest Speaker.
There is an elevator to the 3rd floor, where the program will be held.
This event is free and open to the public.

Classic Car Show at Forge & Vine
2025-05-21 17:00 - 19:30 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us for a fantastic evening at the Classic Car Show on the Forge & Vine Lawn, where vintage charm meets picturesque views of Gibbet Hill. This special event will feature a stunning display of classic cars, carefully arranged in collaboration with a dedicated team of car enthusiasts. Whether you’re a longtime collector or simply love the timeless beauty of vintage automobiles, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
Guests can enjoy delicious fare from the Forge & Vine Food Truck and a full cash bar, all while exploring beautiful cars in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Bring your friends, family, and cameras—it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening in Groton.
Space on the lawn is reserved for TGI | F&V contracted cars only. If interested in bringing your own car to show, please park in the parking lot. A limited amount of spots will be saved for additional show cars. Parking for guests in the lot is first come, first serve. Additional guest parking is available on-street along Main Street and at the Prescott Community Center.

American Fiction - The Umbrella Film Series
2025-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project, with pre-show dinner options.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 at 7:30pm
In this acclaimed satire, Monk is a frustrated novelist who’s fed up with the establishment that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write an outlandish Black book of his own — a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.
Dramedy/Satire
Directed by Cord Jefferson (2023)
1 hr 57 mins
Rated R
Film Tickets: $10
Optional pre-ordered dinner at 6:30; Film tickets and additional concessions available at the door.
Delicious meal options are available as an add-on from Adelita! Pre-show dinner options from Adelita are an additional $31; the deadline to order meals is Tuesday, May 20 at 12:00pm; dinner quantities are limited.

Yappy Hour at Forge & Vine
2025-05-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Forge & Vine, Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka in support of Ruff Tales Rescue.
Save the date for our popular Yappy Hour event 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 truck, sip on refreshing cocktails, beer, and wine from our full cash bar, and partake in exclusive samples and swag from our generous sponsor, Tito’s Vodka. Treat your pup to our beloved house-made pup-sicles, crafted just for them to enjoy.
This month’s Yappy Hour is in support of Ruff Tales Rescue, a 100% volunteer-run, foster-based dog rescue operating in New England. Founded in 2014, the nonprofit organization is dedicated to saving abandoned dogs, particularly those at risk of euthanasia in overcrowded southern shelters, and placing them in loving, permanent homes. Without a physical facility, Ruff Tales relies on devoted foster families to provide temporary care for rescued dogs until adoption. Since its inception, the organization has rescued over 2,400 dogs and continues to educate the community on responsible pet ownership.
Gather your friends, bring your pups, and celebrate a night of good food, great company, and community support.
This event is free to attend with food and beverages available for purchase. Seating is limited, but lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. The parking lot fills quickly, but there is plenty of on-street parking available along Main Street!
*Photo by Steve Lieman

2025 NCAA Men and Women's Lacrosse Championships
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-26 | Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, 02035, United States
Gillette Stadium is excited to welcome the lacrosse community back to the Boston region for the 2025 NCAA Men’s D1, D2, and D3 Lacrosse Championships, as well as the Women’s D1 Lacrosse Championship. Gillette Stadium has had the honor of hosting the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships in 2008, 2009, 2012, 2017 and 2018 as well as the 2017 Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship.
Women’s D1 Semifinals: May 23 at 3:00pm and 5:30pm –
Men’s D1 Semifinals: May 24 at 12:00pm and 2:30pm –
Women’s D1 Championship: May 25 at 12:00pm –
Men’s D2 Championship: May 25 at 4:00pm –
Men’s D3 Championship: May 25 at 7:00pm –
Men’s D1 Championship: May 26 at 1:00pm –

Happy Accident Broadsides Workshop
2025-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01832, United States
Join letterpress artist Mitch Cohen and Museum of Printing Director Operations Mitch Ahern as
they put on a workshop combining experimental letterpress monoprint techniques with printing customized
broadsides. This is a unique printing workshop using everyday items to create unique backgrounds —
including, but not limited to, bathmats, pool covers and other items. You have to do it to believe it. The session
will conclude with a letterpress printed keepsake on the background you created.
We can then take those backgrounds and use them to print broadsides on the Columbian iron hand press.
Visitors can pull their own print, and can even customize a print with their own name.
The Happy Accident Broadsides Workshop is free to the public with Museum Admission, thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts
Office of Travel and Tourism.
Mitch Cohen is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of letterpress printing and a long-time practitioner
of the “black arts.” He is the co founder of the Printmaking and Book Arts Center in Rochester, New York, a
division of Flower City Arts Center and has taught letterpress printing since 2005. He has a BS in Printing
Education from Rochester Institute of Technology.
Mitchel Ahern is the Director of Operations at the Museum of Printing, where he teaches workshops, manages
printing equipment donations, and serves on the board. He also has his own shop Mitchelka Show Card Press
in Lynn, Massachusetts.

Hands-On History: Chinese Porcelain
2025-05-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
The art of making porcelain was known only by Chinese master potters in the 18th century, and prized by people in America! Drop by Buckman Tavern any time between 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM to design your own paper version to take home.
Included with museum admission.

An Evening with Tituss Burgess
2025-05-30 20:00 - 2025-05-31 20:00 | The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Emmy and SAG-nominated TITUSS BURGESS has quickly emerged as one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile and dynamic performers, with his work in television, film, and theater generating both critical and commercial acclaim. Tituss most recently starred as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. He was seen on TV in Season 2 of the hit Apple TV+ series Schmigadoon!. Tituss starred in the hit Netflix comedy series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (nominations for four consecutive Emmy Awards, a SAG Award, and two Critics’ Choice TV Awards). He reprised his role in the Netflix interactive special Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend and was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Tituss starred alongside Jane Krakowski in Center Of The YOUniverse for Audible, a musical comedy he co-created and which had a sold out run at The Minetta Lane Theatre and is now available to hear on Audible. In film, Tituss starred in the MGM Aretha Franklin biopic, Respect, and in the Netflix films Set It Up and Dolemite Is My Name. He also co-starred in the animated musical comedy series Central Park for Apple TV+, for which he was nominated for his sixth Emmy Award. Next up: Spellbound (Netflix). A veteran of the stage, Burgess made his Broadway debut as ‘Eddie’ in Good Vibrations and has played ‘Hal Miller’ in Jersey Boys, ’Nicely-Nicely Johnson’ in the 2009 revival of Guys and Dolls, and ’Sebastian’ in The Little Mermaid.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Please note: Seating for these performances will be assigned by The Umbrella. For ADA/ADA companion needs, or if you would like to request your parties be seated together, please contact boxoffice@theumbrellaarts.org.

Concert in the Courtyard ft. Mindrift
2025-05-31 18:00 - 21:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us for a lively evening under the stars as Mindrift takes the stage at our Concert in the Courtyard series! Known for their high-energy performances and genre-blending sound, Mindrift brings together rock, funk, blues, and pop influences to create a fresh, unforgettable live music experience.
Enjoy delicious eats from the Forge & Vine Food Truck and sip on your favorites from our full cash bar while soaking in the music and summer vibes.
Grab your friends & family, and don’t miss this incredible night of music, food, and fun!
Event is free to attend with food and beverages available for purchase. This event is weather dependent – music will be moved inside The Groton Inn if there is inclement weather. Additional free parking is available along Main Street.
Please note: We love seeing families enjoy our events! For everyone’s safety, please keep an eye on your children, as the parking lot is active during the event.
