A Bedford Assortment

Bedford Historical Society 16 South Road, Bedford, United States

Vocabulary.com describes an “assortment” as “a bunch of different things all together, whether they’re the same sort or not.” “For example,” says Society President and Bedford Town Historian Sharon McDonald, “an assortment of chocolates would be a box of cherry-filled, nut, caramel, coconut, and orange crème candies. Using her engaging story-telling style, McDonald’s “Bedford Assortment” […]

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Gerard Magliocca on Limitations in Executive Power

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Legal scholar Gerard Magliocca explores Justice Robert H. Jackson’s landmark concurring opinion in the Steel Seizure Case, illuminating its enduring framework for presidential power. This forum connects constitutional history to current debates, examining how Jackson’s analysis continues to shape limits on executive authority in times of crisis.

$10

The Town and The City Festival 2026

Downtown Lowell Various Locations, Lowell, MA, United States

This multi-day music and arts festival takes place in various event spaces, bars, cafes, and galleries throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. The festival celebrates the spirit of Jack Kerouac in direct and indirect ways. It is named after Kerouac's earliest novel which was primarily set in this historic mill city. The Town and The City Festival […]

OPEN STUDIOS – Lowell

OPEN STUDIOS – Lowell

Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA, United States

Open Studios on the first Saturday of the month at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. Studios are buzzing with new ideas as artists share recent work, experiments, and the momentum that comes with longer days. With 5 floors to explore, visitors are encouraged to take their time—wander the building, strike up conversations with artists, watch […]

FULL BLOOM 8| April 29 – May 31, 2026| Reception on Saturday May 2, 3 – 5 pm| Loading Dock Gallery

Loading Dock Gallery 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

Loading Dock Gallery 122 Western Avenue Lowell, MA 01851 Show: Full Bloom 8 Show dates: April 29 - May 31, 2026 Reception: Saturday, May 2, 3 – 5 PM Flowers hold a quiet mystery. They are fleeting, luminous, and generous—reminding us of what is briefly beautiful in our lives. Their glow feels like an invitation. […]

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Points of Light Lantern Celebration

Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council 240 Central Street, lowell, MA, United States

Points of Light is a spring celebration of unity and renewal that brings together the food, music, and traditions of Lowell’s diverse cultures. The centerpiece of the night is a special ceremony in which participants personalize water lanterns that will be released onto the Western Canal, creating hundreds of floating points of light. Ecumenical Plaza, […]

Open Studios Concord

Open Studios Concord

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts including ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry making, illustration, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, woodworking, writing and more. Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, […]

American Disunion: An Evening with David Blight

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight for a compelling forum on the evolving meaning of American independence. Drawing on his scholarship on Frederick Douglass, Blight will explore how the ideals […]

Cinco de Mayo on the Lawn

Forge & Vine Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, United States

Join us for Cinco de Mayo at The Groton Inn | Forge & Vine with a festive evening on the lawn. Enjoy a delicious, Mexican-inspired menu from the Forge & Vine Food Truck, refreshing drinks, beautiful views, and plenty of fun. Gather with friends, grab a taco (or 3!) and a margarita, and celebrate! Tap […]

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Memorial Day Observance at Veterans Memorial Park

VeteransMemorial Park 150 Douglas Street, Lowell, MA, United States

Join the City of Lowell for our annual Memorial Day Observance. The program will include remarks from the Lowell Veterans Commission, Lowell Veterans Center, and the Executive Office of Veterans Services, with participation from the Lowell Police Honor Guard and Lowell High School JROTC, and Reilly Elementary and Sullivan Middle schools. All are welcome to […]

Yappy Hour

Forge & Vine Forge & Vine, 128R Main St, Groton, MA, United States

Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka in support of Operation Delta Dog. Save the date for our first Yappy Hour of 2026 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 […]

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