Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Tuesday Trivia at The Groton Inn
2024-06-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Bring your A-game and get ready for a night filled with laughter, competition, and fun at The Groton Inn’s new Trivia Night! Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and head over to our Courtyard for a great evening out.
Tickets are free and the maximum team size is six. Grab tickets for your whole group here. We’ll be waiting with fun questions, good music, and prizes for our winners. See you there and game on!
Free to attend, pre-registration encouraged but not required. Food & drink available to purchase.

Juneteenth Family Performance
2024-06-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us for a celebratory Juneteenth performance with the Boston-based Benkadi Drum and Dance Company. With vivid costumes and uplifting energy, the multicultural company performs traditional West African rhythm and movements with singing, drumming, and dancing. Participate in the dancing and learn West African traditions. Free. Advanced Registration Required.

Antislavery Walking Tour
2024-06-19 12:00 - 12:30 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Coinciding with the celebration of Juneteenth, join us for a walking tour introducing participants to the Concord women and men who played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement in the years leading up to the Civil War. This tour includes a significant amount (over 1.5 miles) of walking on hilly, unpaved terrain. $10 Members | $20 Non-members. Includes Same-day admission to the Concord Museum.

Classic Car Show ft. Allen James Band at The Groton Inn
2024-06-19 16:00 - 19:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us at Forge & Vine for a great evening of autos, set right on our lawn overlooking stunning Gibbet Hill. Enjoy live music by the Allen James Band, explore a variety of classic cars, mingle with other car enthusiasts, indulge in refreshing drinks, and dine on delicious bites from the new Forge & Vine food truck.
Free to attend, no reservations required.

Summer Solstice Party in the Schramsberg Garden at the Inn at Hastings Park
2024-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
An ode to the blissful rhythm of summer of warm days and long evenings. The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s ONLY Relais & Châteaux property, is hosting an al fresco summer solstice cocktail party in its exclusive Schramsberg Garden tucked between the Inn’s main building and its masterfully restored barn. This stylish summer solstice soiree celebrates the first day of summer and longest day of the year with refreshing Schramsberg Vineyard selections and solstice-inspired passed appetizers amidst a symphony of lush, colorful flowers and fragrant garden herbs.

ConcordPride
2024-06-21 08:00 - 2024-06-23 17:00 | Concord Visitor Center, Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us for a month-long celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride in Concord, MA! ConcordPride is being celebrated for the first time in Concord, MA with joy and excitement and the intention of lifting up the LGBTQIA community. Concord Pride demonstrates the town’s explicit commitment to affirming the lived experiences and celebrations related to the LGBTQIA+ community that take place annually during the month of June.
ConcordPride is a month-long series of events and activities sponsored by local organizations that provide fun and educational ways to learn and celebrate during the month of June culminating in a weekend of festivities June 21-23.
ConcordPride Fest begins with a flag raising in Monument Square, a rally and march down Main St followed by events, music, crafts , entertainment and food throughout the day in both Concord and West Concord. The event is fun, free, family-friendly and welcomes all.

Untold Stories of Our Region featuring Chichi Enu
2024-06-21 17:00 - 20:30 | NARA Park, Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
This event will highlight stories of women, Black, Indigenous peoples, and other communities traditionally overlooked in historical records. The event is a celebration of diversity, aiming to increase cultural awareness and strengthen community bonds.
Art Display from local high school students from 5-7 p.m.
Interactive opera performance by artist-in-residence Chichi Enu from 7-8:30 p.m.
“NOT REQUIRED – BUT ENCOURAGED — PLEASE PRE-REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE (NO COST) IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. You do not need to bring a print-out or show your eventbrite registration. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acton-westford-pride-festival-2024-tickets-876798898107?aff=oddtdtcreator
ALL PRE-REGISTRANTS TO THIS EVENT WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO A CONCERT OF YOUR CHOICE FOR THE 2024 NARA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. WINNER MUST BE PRESENT AT EVENT.
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All events are open to non-Acton residents.

Lowell Summer Music Series: Ben Folds
2024-06-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.
For the past three decades, he’s toured as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. A New York Times Best Selling author and podcast host, Ben also composes for film, tv and theatre, guest stars in films and TV, and serves as the Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
A longtime advocate for arts and music education funding, Ben launched a music education charitable initiative in his native state of North Carolina entitled “Keys For Keys,” which provides funds and keyboards to existing nonprofits that provide free or affordable music lessons to interested school-age children. On the national level, he’s active as a member of Americans For The Arts and the Arts Action Fund.
Advance GA $76.00 ($65.00 ticket + $11.00 service fee)
Advance Premium $184.50 ($165.00 ticket + $19.50 service fee)

Day Of GA $87.00 ($75.00 ticket + $12.00 service fee)
Day Of Premium $195.50 ($175.00 ticket + $20.50 service fee)
Premium Seats are low-to-the-ground chairs which we provide and are located in the first several rows for each show. Go to the seat map on the ticketing page for each show to see the actual layout. For photos, please visit the the FAQ’s on the Lowell Summer Music Series website.
Kids age 12 and under are admitted free (general admission seats only) if accompanied by a ticket holder, courtesy of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. *
*If this show is moved indoors due to inclement weather, there will be no free kids ticket promotions due to capacity limitations, only paid ticket holders may attend.

Solar ‘Scopes with Brian Mernoff
2024-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join local astrophotographer Brian Mernoff and try looking through some solar telescopes. Weather permitting, we will safely see the sun in ways you haven’t before! Test out some other tools that let us explore light and go on a “light” scavenger hunt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Chelmsford Market on the Common
2024-06-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Chelmsford Common, North Road, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, 01824, United States
Farmers and artisans market of local vendors offering fresh local food, handmade crafts, and more. Each week during the season brings a different assortment of vendors so check the social media pages for more specific details!

Wilson Farm Strawberry Festival
2024-06-22 11:00 - 2024-06-23 16:00 | Wilson Farm, Lexington MA, Pleasant Street, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02421, United States
Join us for a weekend full of samples & fun as we celebrate our own strawberries!
June 22nd & 23rd – 11AM – 4PM

Self-Publishing and On-Demand Printing
2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01832, United States
Jim Hamilton, author/illustrator of the recently published book, “Falling: Amazing Survival Stories,” will speak on “Self-Publishing and On-Demand Printing” at the Museum of Printing, Haverhill, MA on Saturday June 22nd at 1 pm. Members attend free. Others can attend with Museum admission. Jim has self-published numerous books and is a long-time proponent of the power of self-publishing and on-demand printing. He was the editor of the CAP Ventures’ book, “The Print On Demand Opportunity” in 1996. He is the author and self-publisher of non-fiction works such as “The Writing 69th” and “The Black Cats of Amherst.” He also transcribed and annotated the book “We Unite to Serve: The Wartime Diaries of Reverend Stoddard Lane.” He is a graduate of Amherst College and holds a master’s degree in Printing Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology. For more on his work see www.greenharbor.com.

Fix It Clinic
2024-06-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Chelmsford Public Library, Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Come with your broken items and learn to fix your stuff from local volunteers! Please register to let us know you are coming and what item(s) you need to fix.
Examples of what can be fixed:
Clothing/ textiles
Device and computer hardware
Jewlery
Bicycles
Household Appliances
We will even have a 3-D printer!
Contact Jess at jfitzhanso@chelmsfordlibrary.org or 978-256-5521 with questions.
Are you interested in being a fixer? Fill out the form here: https://forms.office.com/r/SZXC2JBXHJ

An Evening with Tiya Miles on Harriet Tubman
2024-06-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
National Book Award–winning author Tiya Miles, joins Pulitzer Prize winning historian Jacqueline Jones for a revelatory conversation on the myth and the truth behind Harriet Tubman, one of the most famous Americans ever born who few really understand. A figure more out of myth than history, Harriet Tubman becomes an even clearer and sharper signal from the past, thanks to Tiya Miles’s characteristic tenderness and imaginative genius. Free for Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual

Lowell Summer Music Series: Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
2024-06-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Taking turns at an onstage piano, the dual tribute artists of the BillyJoel/Elton John Face-2-Face Tribute Show conjure the beloved songsters in both sound and image.

Backed by some the best and most sought after musicians in the business, Levittown NY native MIKE SANTORO’s fingers flash up and down the keys on “Angry Young Man” before he belts out high-energy Billy Joel classics such as “Movin Out”, “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” and more.

Following Santoro’s set, of the roughly three-hour show, RONNIE SMITH dons the iconic sunglasses and bedazzled suits of Elton John as he charts his style from the ‘70s to the present. Timeless anthems such as “Tiny Dancer” and the epic treasure “Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” mixed with more whimsical material such as “Crocodile Rock” and the fictional rock-group narrative “Bennie and the Jets.”

For the 3rd act, both artists hit the stage for THE grand finale, trading the spotlight with more of the best of Billy Joel and Elton John. For over a decade, this event is not one to be missed!
Advance GA $46.00 ($40.00 ticket + $6.00 service fee)
Advance Premium $102.00 ($90.00 ticket + $12.00 service fee)

Day Of GA $58.00 ($50.00 ticket + $8.00 service fee)
Day Of Premium $113.00 ($100.00 ticket + $13.00 service fee)
Premium Seats are low-to-the-ground chairs which we provide and are located in the first several rows for each show. Go to the seat map on the ticketing page for each show to see the actual layout. For photos, please visit the the FAQ’s on the Lowell Summer Music Series website.
Kids age 12 and under are admitted free (general admission seats only) if accompanied by a ticket holder, courtesy of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union.*
*If this show is moved indoors due to inclement weather, there will be no free kids ticket promotions due to capacity limitations, only paid ticket holders may attend.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2024-06-22 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-06-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

2024 Secret Garden Fairy Portrait Experience
2024-06-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Luciana Calvin Photography Studio, 21 Central Square, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
We are so excited to welcome your little ones to a whimsical portrait experience. This experience is exclusive to kids 3 and older.
You will have access to our stunning garden set, wings, colorful wardrobe and flower crowns.
Includes one 8×10 or two 5×7 (same pose) deluxe prints.
A small gift to take home.
All portraits and custom books are sold separately. Booking fee is non-refundable.

Connect, Create, Discover: Art in Movement
2024-06-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join two local, Lowell artists as they share their stories and combine their beautiful artforms. Learn traditional Cambodian dance movements and feel the flow as you then transfer the beauty of movement onto paper with watercolor and charcoal. Hear from the artists experiences firsthand and delve deeper into why the city of Lowell is so special.
To reserve your spot in this free program, please call 978 970-5000.
Attendees can plan to meet outdoors in Boarding House Park, located at 40 French 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.

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR
2024-06-23 19:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
2024 will mark the 15th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. The touring sensation that has criss-crossed the nation delighting audiences for over a decade returns this summer with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes. The Tour is once again joined by THE TURTLES, who also act as musical hosts for the evening. Along with THE TURTLES will be JAY and the AMERICANS, THE ASSOCIATION, BADFINGER, THE VOGUES and the COWSILLS.
VIP1 Package – Front Row Ticket Bundle $199.00
• One Premium Reserved Ticket In The Front Row
• One, VIP Only, Tour Poster Autographed By Graphic Artist / Designer*
* Tour poster is limited, numbered & signed by the graphic artist that designed the poster, NOT band members performing at the show. Poster shipped directly to purchasers after the show has concluded.
VIP2 Package – Rows 2-5 Ticket Bundle $189.00
• One Premium Reserved Ticket In Rows 2-5
• One, VIP Only, Tour Poster Autographed By Graphic Artist / Designer*
* Tour poster is limited, numbered & signed by the graphic artist that designed the poster, NOT band members performing at the show. Poster shipped directly to purchasers after the show has concluded.
VIP3 Package – Rows 6-10 Ticket Bundle $179.00
• One Premium Reserved Ticket In Rows 6-10
• One, VIP Only, Tour Poster Autographed By Graphic Artist / Designer*
* Tour poster is limited, numbered & signed by the graphic artist that designed the poster, NOT band members performing at the show. Poster shipped directly to purchasers after the show has concluded.
Package details subject to change without notice. All VIP packages are NON-TRANSFERABLE; NO NAME CHANGES will be permitted under any circumstances; NO REFUNDS or EXCHANGES; all sales are final. This package is not a meet & greet. No artist interaction will occur with this package. Exclusive VIP merchandise items will be shipped directly to the address you provide with your order. The merchandise is not guaranteed to arrive before your show date. Please note this offer is not valid for tickets purchased via Fan to Fan Resale.
RELEASE: You release, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless, Happy Together, and its respective members, officers, directors, employees and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against all claims (known and unknown), liabilities, injuries, death, loss and/or damages of any kind arising from your participation in the VIP Package, or the acceptance, possession or use or misuse of the package or any related prizes. You assume all risks associated with the VIP Package or use or misuse of any related prizes, and you agree that the Released Parties will not be responsible or liable for any injury, harm, death, damages, costs or expenses. Please click here for a full list of Terms & Conditions.

Public Contracting Event
2024-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
State Representative Dan Sena, the Town of Acton, 495MW Partnership, the Operational Services Division, and the MA Supplier Diversity Office are hosting an event for local businesses to learn about working with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This networking event, supported by the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce, will include light refreshments.
Attending the event provides an opportunity to meet with an OSD Strategic Sourcing Manager to discuss upcoming Statewide Contract opportunities. You can also speak with representatives from the state’s Supplier Diversity Office to learn about expanding your business opportunities as a certified diverse and/or small business. Additionally, there will be representatives from the Chamber of Commerce available to discuss programs and strategies to market your business effectively.

Eco-Film Series: "Up on the Mountain"
2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
“Up on the Mountain” follows Southeast Asian refugees, Latino immigrants, and rural Americans on a year-round migration to harvest wild mushrooms in the American West. It aims to shine light on race and class inequities in natural resource policies and on the resourcefulness of disenfranchised communities.
The 2024 Eco-Film Series is presented by the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust on the last Tuesday of every month, January through June. This free series is offered annually in partnership with the Lowell Film Collaborative and are screened at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center.
All events in the Eco-Film series can be rsvp’d through the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust. They can also be reached by phone at (978)934-0030 or by mail at LP&CT, PO Box 7162, Lowell, MA 01852 (street: 660 Suffolk St., Suite 335, Lowell, MA 01854).
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.

Dirtopia!
2024-06-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Scoop, sculpt, squish! Dig, climb, burrow! Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that. Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Open Mic Night
2024-06-28 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!!

Lowell Summer Music Series: Pink Talking Fish
2024-06-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Pink Floyd’s DARK SIDE OF THE MOON and the 40th Anniversary of the Talking Head’s STOP MAKING SENSE.
Advance GA $38.00 ($33.00 ticket + $5.00 service fee)
Advance Premium $94.00 ($83.00 ticket + $11.00 service fee)

Day Of GA $49.00 ($43.00 ticket + $6.00 service fee)
Day Of Premium $105.00 ($93.00 ticket + $12.00 service fee)
Premium Seats are low-to-the-ground chairs which we provide and are located in the first several rows for each show. Go to the seat map on the ticketing page for each show to see the actual layout. For photos, please visit the the FAQ’s on the Lowell Summer Music Series website.
Kids age 12 and under are admitted free (general admission seats only) if accompanied by a ticket holder, courtesy of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. *
*If this show is moved indoors due to inclement weather, there will be no free kids ticket promotions due to capacity limitations, only paid ticket holders may attend.

Lowell Walks: LGBTQ+ History in Lowell
2024-06-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join local historian Resi Polixa and literary scholar Heather Barrett for a Lowell Walks: “LGBTQ+ History in Lowell” on Saturday June 29th, 2024, at 10am. Walk through the city and learn how the diverse layers of Lowell’s LGBTQ+ community intertwine with the lives of mill workers, immigrant families, and Lowellians. Explore how the LGBTQ+ community in Lowell shaped the changing social and political landscapes of this city’s past and present.
Lowell Walks is a series of guided walking tours of Lowell. The series seeks to support community voices as they share their historical knowledge, experiences, and unique perspectives on a diverse range of topics that can broaden or understandings and deeper our appreciation for the city of Lowell. Tours are about 90 minutes, are free, and include a moderate amount of walking. No reservations are necessary, and tours are conducted rain or shine.
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.

NEW Fairytale High Tea at The Inn at Hastings Park's Town Meeting Bistro
2024-06-29 11:00 - 15:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
A sweet and enchanting treat for kids at The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property, this new Fairytale tea celebrates the end of the school year and the beginning of summer in a magical way. From fairy dust, sparkling crowns, enchanted wands and dazzling gowns, costumes are extremely encouraged for kids and adults alike! For adults, it includes a Tea Tower with bites, J’enwey tea service and one glass of champagne. Seatings on June 29, 2024 from 11 am to 3 pm (multiple seating times) – $78 (plus tax & gratuity). For children (4-12 years), includes crowns, swords and crafts, bites and tea or hot chocolate – $35 (plus tax & gratuity). Children 3 and under eat for free.

Lowell Summer Music Series: Buffalo Tom
2024-06-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Boarding House Park, Boarding House Park, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, United States
It’s been 38 years since Bill Janovitz (vocals, guitar), Chris Colbourn (bass, vocals), and Tom Maginnis (drums) formed Buffalo Tom in the fall of 1986 in Northampton, MA while students at the University of Massachusetts in neighboring Amherst. The band’s blend of melody, introspective lyrics, and powerful performances helped them gain a dedicated fanbase and earned them a place in the annals of alternative rock history. “We are happy to still be around and have anyone coming to see us, never mind to release our tenth long-player Jump Rope,” says Bill Janovitz.
Advance GA $55.00 ($48.00 ticket + $7.00 service fee)
Advance Premium $111.00 ($98.00 ticket + $13.00 service fee)

Day Of GA $67.00 ($58.00 ticket + $9.00 service fee)
Day Of Premium $122.00 ($108.00 ticket + $14.00 service fee)
Premium Seats are low-to-the-ground chairs which we provide and are located in the first several rows for each show. Go to the seat map on the ticketing page for each show to see the actual layout. For photos, please visit the the FAQ’s on the Lowell Summer Music Series website.
Kids age 12 and under are admitted free (general admission seats only) if accompanied by a ticket holder, courtesy of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. *
*If this show is moved indoors due to inclement weather, there will be no free kids ticket promotions due to capacity limitations, only paid ticket holders may attend.
