Mass Pirates vs. Jacksonville Sharks
2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Tsongas Center, Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Watch the Mass Pirates vs. Jacksonville Sharks

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2024-03-23 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-03-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Munch Madness
2024-03-24, 2024-03-25, 2024-03-26, 2024-03-27, 2024-03-28, 2024-03-29, 2024-03-30, 2024-03-31 | MA
Your local support means the world to us, and we want to say thank you with an opportunity to win big this month.
Munch Madness is a City-sponsored initiative in partnership with the Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce to support, encourage, and reward Lowell-based businesses and their patrons.
From March 1-31, 2024, patrons who dine at participating restaurants and businesses and spend at least $25 can earn an entry toward giveaways of sports-, arts-, and culturally-themed events based in Lowell, and a Grand Prize drawing to see who gets to Dine Around Lowell for a Year.
How it works

Spend $25 or more at a participating business between March 1-31, 2024, Submit your qualifying receipt and contact information – simply take a picture, upload, and submit!
Winners will be selected in a random drawing in April 2024.
Make sure to check out our full list of participating businesses and don’t forget to get those entries in! Each qualifying receipt equals an additional entry and chance to win.

Prizes

One Grand Prize Drawing to Dine Around Lowell for a Year: $25-$50 gift cards from all participating businesses!
2 runners up will sports-, arts- and culturally-themed prizes!

Restaurants

Athenian Corner – 207 Market Street, Lowell
Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus – 61 Market Street, Lowell
Cobblestones of Lowell – 91 Dutton Street, Lowell
Dragonfly Cafe – 165 Throndike Street, Lowell
El Potro Mexican Grill – 124 Merrimack Street, Lowell
FORK included – 176 University Avenue, Lowell
Purple Carrot Bread Co. – 107 Merrimack Street, Lowell
Sahel Restaurant & Lounge – 135 Central Street, Lowell
The Jolly Lobster – 101 Pheonix Avenue, Lowell
The Old Court – 29 Central Street, Lowell
Worthen House Cafe – 141 Worthen Street, Lowell

Are you a restaurant interested in participating? Click here to sign up!

Punk Rock Aerobics with Hilken Mancini and Friends
2024-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us to welcome Hilken Mancini and Friends as they present their popular Punk Rock Aerobics program at the Museum. It incorporates exercise routines set to a soundtrack of ‘G-rated’ classic punk rock tunes, performed by youth. The program also includes a Zine/activity booklet, offering lessons on the history and ethos of this music and subculture. It concludes with self-esteem games aimed at fostering body positivity and self-acceptance.

A Century Apart: Mill Girls and Working Women in Lowell
2024-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join two Park Rangers as they discuss the lives of women working in Lowell a century apart. The presentation will explore how women’s work environment, home life and leisure activities can be compared between the Mill Girls in the 1840s and women workers during the 1940s in Lowell.
(Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).

Annual Lowell Women's Week Breakfast
2024-03-25 07:00 - 09:00 | Lenzi’s Catering, Lenzi’s Tavern & Lenzi’s Function Facility, Lenzi's Catering, Lenzi's Tavern & Lenzi's Function Facility, 810 Merrimack Ave, Dracut, MA, United States
Please join us for a morning of inspiring words, community, and recognizing the achievements of extraordinary women in greater Lowell. Tickets required.
Keynote Speaker: Yun-Ju Choi, Chief Executive Officer of Coalition for a Better Acre
Yun-Ju Choi is the Chief Executive Officer of Coalition for a Better Acre (CBA), a membership-based community development corporation dedicated to fostering resident empowerment and facilitating sustainable community revitalization. CBA manages 529 affordable rental units, providing housing for 1,600 residents, while also offering foreclosure, financial, and workforce development training, and driving veteran housing initiatives. In her capacity as Chief Executive Officer, Choi has successfully more than doubled CBA’s budget, surpassing $2.5 million. She adeptly oversaw the construction of 131 units of affordable housing across Lowell, Dracut, and Haverhill. Expanding beyond CBA’s foundational focus on affordable housing, Choi enriched the organization’s impact by expanding youth programs, civic engagement, health access, workforce and economic development, and community engagement activities. Choi emphasizes that, for CBA, the mission extends beyond real estate, “It’s about uplifting people and giving them opportunities to buy homes and market rate housing.” Her vision for CBA is rooted in the belief that the organization should not only address housing needs but also empower individuals to achieve their goals and enhance their overall well-being. In addition to her role at CBA, Choi actively contributes to several boards and commissions, including the Whistler House Museum, Lowell Finance & Development Corporation, Greater Lowell Community Foundation, and Mill City Community Investments. Choi’s exceptional leadership and contributions were recognized with the 2023 Community Advocacy Award, acknowledging CBA’s role in creating affordable housing in Lowell, Dracut, and Haverhill. Notably, in the summer of 2023, CBA cut the ribbon on 27 affordable housing units for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder in partnership with Lowell House Inc. This development marked a significant milestone as the first Passive House certified building in the city of Lowell within CBA’s portfolio. Yun-Ju Choi came to CBA in 2014 and brings a wealth of experience to her role, having previously worked in various capacities within Boston’s non-profit landscape, including positions at Madison Park and Lena Park Community Development Corporations, the Boston Foundation, and the Boys & Girls Club of Boston. She holds a master’s in management from Cambridge College and completed her undergraduate studies at Bowdoin College in her home state of Maine.
Emcee: Cathy Mercado, Executive Director of Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership
Cathy Mercado is the Executive Director of Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership in Lowell, MA. She joined MVHP in 2015. Prior to her role at MVHP, she served as a loan originator with a national bank. After being motivated by her personal experience as a first-generation homebuyer, she made the decision to transition her career path, recognizing her calling to advocate for housing and homeownership opportunities. With an unwavering dedication spanning over two decades, she has consistently advocated the cause of homeownership for low and moderate-income individuals. Now, more than 20,000 families have completed the home buyer training program. Beyond her role in housing advocacy, she has also been a fierce advocate in the pursuit of racial and social justice for our BIPOC communities. As a lifelong resident of Lowell, MA, with familial roots tracing back to Comercio, Puerto Rico, her deep connection to the community fuels her commitment to positive change. In addition to her role at MVHP, Mercado actively contributes to various boards, exemplifying her extensive engagement in community service. She currently serves on the boards of the Center for Hope and Healing, Inc., Acre Family Child Care, Fortaleza and Abundant Housing Massachusetts, Citizen Housing and Planning Associates, and Lowell Development Financial Corp. Cathy Mercado, a devoted spouse, and mother of four children, is deeply ingrained in the fabric of Lowell, Massachusetts. Her multifaceted contributions underscore her pivotal role in shaping the landscape of housing, social justice, and community development in the area.

Inhabitants: An Indigenous Perspective
2024-03-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Inhabitants follows five Native American Tribes across deserts, coastlines, forests, and prairies as they restore their traditional land management practices.
Film duration – 76 min
Free parking at 350 Dutton Street in the Hamilton Parking Garage. Pick up a chaser ticket at the Visitor Center front desk to use when exiting the garage).

6th Annual Conservation Evening
2024-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Lexington Historical Society, Lexington Historical Society, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Join us to support the conservation of several special items from our collection, each telling a unique story. Learn the history of a c.1775 British military blanket that will be displayed at Munroe Tavern after its conservation. Study William Munroe’s breeches and vest, said to be worn during Shays’ Rebellion, up close. And see how your support has allowed other treasures to be conserved in the past. We welcome your donations to help preserve American history! Refreshments will be served.
Members-$25, Non-Members-$30.
Space is limited!

Mass Pirates vs. Sioux Fall Storm
2024-03-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Tsongas Center, Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Watch the Mass Pirates vs. Sioux Fall Storm

Easter Brunch at the Inn at Hastings Park
2024-03-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-31 10:00 - 14:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Hop over to the Inn at Hastings Park for a delectable and magical Sunday with your friends and family. A festive and sumptuous Easter Brunch buffet in addition to a selection of a la carte entrees, such a Lamb Hash with Peas and Carrots and Lemon Ricotta Waffles with Berries, will be served at Town Meeting Bistro. Easter egg hunts will be part of the festivities for kids, plus an appearance from the Easter Bunny.

March Happenings at Burtons Grill & Bar
2024-03-31 10:30 - 15:00 | Burtons Grill & Bar N. Andover, 145 Turnpike Street, N. Andover, 01845, United States
Hop on over to Burtons for Easter Brunch! Enjoy Cast Iron French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Short Rib Hash, and all your brunch favorites. We will be open regular hours on Easter Sunday, and serving Brunch from 10:30AM-3:00PM.
Book your reservation today: https://reservations.getwisely.com/location-search/reservations?g=burtons-grill

2024 Governor's Conference on Travel & Tourism
2024-04-02 09:00 - 16:30 | Hilton Boston Logan Airport, One Hotel Drive, Boston, 02128, United States
Join us for a full day of industry networking and learning, featuring remarks from Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll.
The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) presents the 2024 Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism, an all-day gathering to bring together industry experts, government officials, and hospitality professionals. Join us in person on April 2, 2024, at 9:00 AM for dynamic and relevant panels, networking opportunities, and a chance to dive into the latest topics impacting travel and tourism in Massachusetts.
Highlights will include remarks from Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll, the presentation of the Massachusetts Tourism Awards, and announcements regarding Massachusetts 250th and the upcoming Massachusetts domestic marketing campaign. Continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided. Join Team Massachusetts for the first Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism in nearly a decade. If you’re in the industry, you won’t want to miss this event!
If you’re interested in participating in this conference as an exhibitor, please fill out this interest form and someone will be in touch with more details.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend MOTT events. If you require an accommodation(s) to fully participate in this event, please share your requirements in the registration form. For additional support, please contact Elisabeth@discoverasg.com. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Countdown to April 19th, 1775: The Gathering Storm
2024-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Noted historian and author J. L. Bell will be speaking on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:00 PM in
Room 204, Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA. Please register for the talk at:
http://tinyurl.com/APR-02-Bell, or use the QR code above. Remote Participation: You
can participate in the Q&A using ZOOM http://tinyurl.com/Acton250-ZOOM or watch
live at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV.
Context: As the year 1774 began, Massachusetts politicians worried about how the
royal government in London would respond to the Boston Tea Party. The force of that
reaction became clear in the return of troops to Boston, the Coercive Acts, and the
Massachusetts Government Act. In late summer the province’s people rebelled by
shutting down government functions in rural counties, seizing weapons in ports, and
electing their own legislature. The engine of that resistance was a little-understood
institution: the colonial militia. By fall, it was clear that the new royal governor had no
leverage outside Boston. This talk traces the end of British power in most of
Massachusetts even before the war began.
J. L. Bell has explored the end of British royal government in Massachusetts by
following the contest for artillery pieces in his acclaimed book, The Road to Concord:
How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War. He also maintains the Boston
1775 blog, which offers daily helpings of history, analysis, and unabashed gossip about
Revolutionary New England.
We will post a recording shortly after on the Acton 250 website. This is the fourth
lecture in a series commissioned by the Acton 250 Committee. Please visit the Acton 250 website
https://www.actonma.gov/250 for all event programming.
Generously supported by the Acton Lions Club.

The Porch on Windy Hill
2024-04-03 19:00, 2024-04-04 19:00, 2024-04-05 19:00 | Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Written by Sherry Stregack Lutken, Lisa Helmi Johanson, Morgan Morse and David M. Lutken
Conceived and Directed by Sherry Stregack Lutken
A bi-racial Korean classical violinist, Mira, and her music history grad-student boyfriend, Beck, escape months of Covid-isolation to the mountains of North Carolina. Their journey takes a surprising turn when they meet Edgar, and Mira faces a flood of memory, pain, hope, and discovery that follows. A moving, modern American play about family- with enough music for a real ‘hoot ‘n’ holler’ as the cast- Lisa Helmi Johanson, Morgan Morse, and David Lutken perform a dozen traditional and bluegrass gems. The quintessentially American melodies running through The Porch on Windy Hill illuminate a young woman’s complex, contemporary tale of healing.

THE SIXTIES SHOW
2024-04-04 20:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
This popular theater show is a cross generational crowd pleaser and has been selling out every theater and performing arts center that the show plays at. The band is widely celebrated and known for spot on, note for note re-creations of the hits, B-sides and deep album cuts from the greatest songs of the 1960’s.
In addition to the concert experience, the show is full multi -media Broadway type production that is powerfully dramatized by a combination of time travel special effects, narration, 60’s archival audio and newsreel footage and a light show. This seen to be believed bigger-than-life, Broadway theater styled show is nothing less than awe -inspiring.
The Sixties Show is a high energy trip back in time that reminds the audience how uniquely inspirational, entertaining, and historically significant the music and events of the 1960’s was and continues to be.

Open Mic Night
2024-04-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Mill No. 5, Mill No. 5, 250 Jackson St, Lowell, MA, United States
Open Mic night is back! Every first and third Friday, come share your music! Express yourself! Grab a drink, enjoy some food & support your local arts community!!

We Move Together, Presented by Little Uprisings and The Gottabees
2024-04-06 10:30 - 11:15 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Journey to the bottom of the sea with Little Uprisings and The Gottabees where we will explore the book Swimmy, by Leo Lionni—a classic tale for young children about the power of organizing. Join us for movement, puppetry and fun as we Play for Change! This workshop is designed for 5-7 year olds with their grownups.
This program is included with admission, but registration is required at https://bit.ly/MoveTogetherApril2024 as space is limited. Registrants need separate ticket reservations for their museum visit.
https://www.discoveryacton.org/events-programs/we-move-together-presented-little-uprisings-and-gottabees

Weaving Global Textile Justice
2024-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Lowell National Historical Park Boott Cotton Mills Museum Counting House, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Join Elizabeth Pellerito, director of the UMass Lowell Labor Education Program, for “Weaving Global Textile Justice” a free crafting workshop.
Learn about the fast fashion industry and the impacts on workers and the environment. Discuss ways workers are fighting back and how people can support them. Following the discussion, learn to weave with used textiles.
No experience necessary and all materials are provided!
For reservations, please email Elizabeth.Pellerito@gmail.com or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJgk6z6yhC0NvKt9L_iUDz8i2n9tPDy6tVvQuUCRK7bwft9Q/viewform
This event will take place in the counting house of the Boott Cotton Mills Museum located at 115 John 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.

Acton Center Walking Tours - Saturday, April 6
2024-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Please meet Amy Cole at the Acton Memorial Library parking lot at 1:50 PM. The walk is free, but registration is required and capped at 20 attendees for each walk. Registration links:

Saturday, April 6th : http://tinyurl.com/APR-6-Cole
Friday, April 12th: http://tinyurl.com/APR-12-Cole

Patriots’ Day is coming soon! Get in the spirit by taking a nice walk while learning about some important Acton history. Because of the popularity of these offerings last year, extra Acton Center tours have been scheduled with tour leader Amy Cole. Since its founding in 1735, Acton has shown courage in protecting its liberties, as demonstrated in leading the first engagement in the fight for independence. Walking Acton’s historic civic center, you will learn about the people, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics will include Native American history, the role of the church, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen, nearby historic buildings, memorials and more. The mile walk will take a little less than two hours.
