Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council

Nature Explorers: Trails and Maps (Registration required)
2024-05-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
May 5, 12, 19, and 26
10:00am – 11:30am
What: Join our outdoor educator for a series of outdoor explorations. In this series we will focus on navigating trails and reading and making maps. In addition we’ll spend time finding and observing the plants and animals that live their lives on the trails. Our learning and exploration will build across all four sessions and focus on developing skills like observation, making inferences, communicating, classifying, and measuring.
Registration required at https://bit.ly/NatureExplorersSpring2024 and includes all four Nature Explorer sessions.
When: Sundays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26; 10:00am – 11:30am. If a session needs to be cancelled, we will reschedule for June 2. Attendees should plan to attend and participate in all four sessions.
For whom: This program is for kids 6-9 years of age and their caregiver(s) to do together. This is not a drop-off program.
Cost: $40/child, includes all four sessions, but does NOT include Museum admission. If you wish to visit the museum, separate reservations are required through our website.
Please note that the conservation land trails are not ADA or stroller accessible, please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

Spiritus/Virgil's Dance
2024-05-08 19:00 | Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Written and performed by Dael Orlandersmith
Directed by Neel Keller
In this exploration of the realities of death through the eyes of a watchful and troubled individual, we meet Virgil — a kid who used to hang out in cemeteries with friends. As an adult, Virgil wonders: what does it mean to live a fulfilled life? Spiritus/Virgil’s Dance is an extraordinary meditation on finding purpose in the midst of the ordinariness of daily life.

Icy Investigations
2024-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Brrrr…Things are getting chilly at the Discovery Museum. Experiment with different types of salt as you explore the unique characteristics of this solid state of water. Add in some liquid watercolors and discover just how cool science can be.

AIR SUPPLY
2024-05-10 20:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
The combined harmonies and original songs of Graham Russell & Russell Hitchcock took the music charts by storm in the 1970s and 80s, blazing an unprecedented path of live shows in parts of the world previously unknown to pop music. Their hits “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Sweet Dreams,” and “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” each achieved multi-million plays on the radio.
A limited number of Air Supply VIP Sound Check Meet & Greet Packages are available for this performance. Packages include: Photo Meet & Greet with Air Supply – Attend Sound Check – Q&A Session with Air Supply – Collectible VIP Laminate
*All package elements will be rendered invalid if resold. Name changes will only be issued at the sole discretion of Insiders. Package customers will receive an email no later than (3) days prior to show date with VIP details. Information will be sent to the e-mail address provided at the time of purchase. All packages and package contents are non-transferable; no refunds or exchanges; all sales are final. Please note that the information provided at the time of purchase (e-mail and mailing address) is the same information that will be utilized for individual contact requirements. Insiders, the artist, tour, promoter, ticketing company, venue or any other affiliated parties are not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information provided by the consumer at the time of purchase. VIP merchandise items will be shipped. The laminate included in the package does not gain or authorize access into the venue (without ticket), VIP or any backstage areas. If you have any questions regarding your VIP package elements, please email orders@airsupplymusic.com. This offer is not valid if tickets are purchased through fan-to-fan resale. If you have any questions regarding the ticket portion of your purchase, contact Fan Support or email us at vip.tickets@ticketmaster.com.

Lecture: The History of Phototypesetting and How It Changed the Face of Type
2024-05-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01832, United States
The explosion in typefaces began in the 1970s as phototypesetting replaced hot metal. Today there are over one million typefaces! Learn the full story in this font-astic presentation at the Museum of Printing, Haverhill, MA.

Points of Light Cultural Celebration
2024-05-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Ecumenical Plaza, Ecumenical Plaza, Western Canal, Lowell, MA, 01854, 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.
Performances will include dance, music, and spoken word from local artists. xTine and the Intents will headline the festival.

Mother's Day
2024-05-12 10:00 - 21:30 | Owen And Ollie’s, 91 Mill Street, Dracut, MA, United States
Mother’s Day Brunch with Flower Bar and Mimosa Bar. Live Music later in afternoon.

PWHL Boston | Playoff Game vs. Montreal
2024-05-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Tsongas Center, Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Come cheer on PWHL Boston as they begin their playoff run!

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga
2024-05-16 10:30 - 11:00 | 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.

GMVCVB OPEN HOUSE Owen & Ollie's Restaurant & Pub
2024-05-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Owen And Ollie’s, 91 Mill Street, Dracut, MA, United States
Open Houses are informal networking events held at member companies. At Open Houses, businesses are invited to introduce themselves to other businesses and enjoy refreshments, beverages, tours, prizes, and more. Don’t forget your business cards!
The Story Continues at Owen & Ollie’s Restaurant & Pub.

2024 USRowing Northeast Youth Championships
2024-05-18 - 2024-05-19 | Merrimack River, Lowell

Mill City Grows Annual Spring Plant Sale
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Lowell-based non-profit Mill City Grows (MCG) will host its Annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18, from 10am to 2pm, at UMass Lowell’s Rist Urban Agriculture Greenhouse & Farm at 69 Pawtucket Street! Free parking is available on site at UMass Lowell’s East Campus Garage. An abundant variety of Lowell-grown herbs, vegetables, flowers, and fruit plants will be available for purchase at this free, public event. Attendees will also enjoy a Farmers Market showcasing local guest vendors Craic Sauce, F-Word Farm, The Merrimack Company, and Fat Moon Mushrooms, plus the Mill City Grows Mobile Market will be selling fresh, seasonal produce. All attendees are invited to enter MCG’s free door prize giveaway at their information table! (One entry per person.) Cash, debit, and credit will be accepted at the plant sale, and SNAP/EBT/HIP will be accepted for fruit and vegetable plants. All proceeds from the event will benefit Mill City Grows programs that expand healthy food access and offer educational opportunities for Lowell residents. Event updates are available at MillCityGrows.org, on Facebook and Instagram at @millcitygrows, and by calling 978-455-2620.

Hands-On History: Toys and Games
2024-05-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
18th century kids – and adults too – worked hard, but still had time for fun, with homemade toys and games! Stop by Munroe Tavern between 1:00 -4:00 PM to see how colonial kids had fun, and try a toy for yourself!
Included with museum admission.

LOWELL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS DARING DIVAS: AMERICAN WOMEN COMPOSERS OF THE 20TH & 21ST CENTURY
2024-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | 115 Merrimack Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
LOWELL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PRESENTS:
DARING DIVAS: AMERICAN WOMEN COMPOSERS OF THE 20TH & 21ST CENTURY
Saturday May 18, @2:00pm
Fusion Church, 125 Mt Hope Street, Lowell MA

MASSACHUSETTS PIRATES VS.NORTHERN ARIZONA WRANGLERS
2024-05-18 14:00 - 16:30 | Tsongas Center, Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Watch the Mass Pirates vs. Northern Arizona Wranglers

The Art of the Flower
2024-05-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
The Munroe Tavern museum features three beautiful gardens of 18th
century flowers maintained by the Lexington Field and Garden Club.
Stop in to see them in full bloom, with activities for the whole family!
• Chats with our gardeners
• Flower-themed art making
• Flower history
• 18th century music and dance
Outdoor events FREE! Museum admission by donation.

A Gropius House Musical Soiree with Kemp Harris
2024-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Gropius House, 68 Baker Bridge Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Celebrate Walter Gropius’s May birthday with a musical event with celebrated artist Kemp Harris.
Kemp Harris defies categorization. He is an actor, activist, author, storyteller, educator, singer and songwriter, a master weaver of American musical styles. Kemp has shared stages with artists such as Koko Taylor, Gil Scott-Heron, and Taj Mahal. Kemp’s most recent album, Edenton, is a modern blues journey that fuses the personal and the political, the sacred and the profane, to haunting effect.
https://www.kempharris.band/
This fundraising event supports the ongoing preservation and education mission of
Historic New England’s modern movement architectural icon and museum – the 1938 Gropius family home in Lincoln MA.

The Science of “Good Enough” Relationships: Trusting and Developing Our Capacity for Simple and Authentic Human Interactions
2024-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Discovery Museum Speaker Series – Free Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 7pm to 8pm
Speaker: Junlei Li, Program Chair of Human Development and Education, Saul Zaentz Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Location: Live, via Zoom webinar
Cost: Free with pre-registration
What makes any of us “enough”? Whether we teach children directly, or support families and educators, we invest ourselves in building authentic relationships with human beings. This presentation is intended as a reflection and a reminder that the simple, ordinary things we do with other human beings matter in ways that can be seen and felt in moments when we really show up for others, and in ways that can be measured over the long run.

Lowell Walks: Hamilton Canal District
2024-05-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Join historian Richard Howe for a Lowell Walks: “Hamilton Canal District – Past, Present, and Future” on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 10 am. Join Register of Deeds Richard Howe on this tour of the Hamilton Canal District. Historically home to the Lowell Machine Shop and several large textile mills that made Lowell a powerhouse of production during the Industrial Revolution, today’s ongoing development of the Hamilton Canal Innovation District is key to Lowell’s present and future as a thriving mid-sized city in Post-Industrial city.
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.

Lexington Discovery Day
2024-05-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Lawn of the Lexington Visitors Center, 1875 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 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.

Chelmsford Market on the Common
2024-05-25 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!

MASSACHUSETTS PIRATES VS. TULSA OILERS
2024-05-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Tsongas Center, Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Watch the Mass Pirates vs. Tulsa Oilers

Eco-Film Series: "Reflection: A Walk with Water"
2024-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States
Reckoning with the reality of a changing climate, filmmaker Emmett Brennan walks 200 miles next to the Los Angeles aqueduct in search of a vision for humanity worth living for – what he discovers has everything to do with water. – 79min
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.
The 2024 line-up covers topics such as: historic enemies uniting to save the Dead Sea, mushroom harvesting on public lands, a 200-mile trek on the L.A. aqueduct, and the extraordinary lives of Steward Udall and Betty Reid Soskin.

New England Performance Series with Gracie Curran and The High Falutin’ Band
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is pleased to present a musical performance with Gracie Curran & The High Falutin’ Band as part of the New England Performance Series. Originally from Boston, this soulful trio is made up of Gracie Curran on Vocals, Geoff Murfitt on Bass, Chris Hersch on Guitar and Dave Fox on Drums. They are Boston Music Award Winners, Blues Music Award Nominees, and served as a long time house band at the legendary Rum Boogie Cafe on Beale Street in Memphis, TN and are known for putting on crowd-pleasing live shows.
With their unique blend of Blues, Soul, Jazz and Americana, they are a musical melting pot, and will take you on a journey through the human condition that is inspiring, at times hilarious, and authentically heartfelt. This is a performance you won’t want to miss!
Concert begins at 6PM, Doors Open 5:30PM
This concert takes place on Linda’s Lawn so bring your chairs and blankets. If it rains, this concert will take place in the Dewey Family Hall located on the third floor of the deCordova Museum. Enter through the main museum entrance and staff will greet you and direct you.

New England Performance Series with Gracie Curran and The High Falutin' Band
2024-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

The Acton 250 Lecture Series presents: The Empire Strikes Back, and Resistance Becomes Revolution with Prof. Robert Allison
2024-05-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Last September Professor Bob Allison inaugurated the Acton 250 Lectures Series with an account of the Boston Tea Party of 1773 and the pivotal events that sparked the American Revolution. He returns to explain the critical changes occurring in the year 1774 when the Crown’s response solidified the colonial opposition. Register at https://tinyurl.com/AllisonMay29. 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. This is the fifth lecture in the Acton 250 Series.
Prof. Allison is renowned for his expertise in American colonial history, and the political, social, and economic factors that converged in the 18th century, leading to Massachusetts’ significant role in the creation of the American nation. He has taught history at Suffolk University since 1992 upon receiving his doctorate at Harvard University. He chairs Revolution 250, a consortium of organizations planning commemorations of the Revolution’s 250th anniversary and is a life-trustee of the USS Constitution Museum.
Please see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for more programming information and don’t forget our Acton250 store at https://tinyurl.com/ACTON250STORE. Recordings will be on our website and ActonTV (http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV) shortly after. Generously supported by the Acton Lions Club.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH ‘THE CHANGE’
2024-05-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.

Lincoln Public Schools Step Team
2024-06-01 13:30 - 14:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Discovery Museum is excited to welcome youth steppers from the district-wide Lincoln Public Schools Step Team. Step is an artform that involves making acapella-style beats with your body, to create an experience that brings together dance, music, and community. The LPS Step Team is a diverse group of students, who are committed to standing together against all forms of discrimination, and who work together as a team, while honoring each unique individual. Since the team was formed as a pilot program in the spring of 2022, it has grown to include steppers from multiple communities, ranging from 1st – 8th grades, coming together to learn a new artform.

Full Bloom VI | May 29 – June 30, 2024 | Reception on Saturday June 1, 3 - 5 pm | Loading Dock Gallery
2024-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States
Loading Dock Gallery
122 Western Avenue
Lowell, MA
Show: Full Bloom VI
Show dates: May 29, 2024 – June 30, 2024
Reception: 3-5pm, Saturday, June 1, 2024
In June, Loading Dock Gallery presents Full Bloom VI, an annual show featuring the artists of Loading Dock Gallery and their inspiring paintings, pottery, wearable art, photography, and other art and crafts.
Immerse yourself in the joy of rebirth on full display at Loading Dock Gallery. Full Bloom VI features the artists’ celebration and interpretation of Mother Nature’s finest creations in their own unique, garden-themed mediums. Discover a special piece that speaks to you so that you may enjoy the wonders of nature all year round.
The annual Loading Dock Gallery show, Full Bloom VI, will be happening May 29 through June 30 at Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, Noon-5:30 pm, Wednesday-Saturday, until 4pm Sunday. Reception 3-5pm, Saturday, June 1, 2024. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com.
Loading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts, Inc., a 501c3.

2024 Annual Tourism Conference
2024-06-04 | Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Mark your calendar and plan to join us at the Greater Merrimack Valley’s Annual Tourism Conference at the Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center, Westford, MA on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024.
The Greater Merrimack Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the Greater Merrimack Valley. Our DMO is one of 16 legislatively designated Massachusetts Tourism Regions charged with marketing the 21 communities in our region as a premier travel destination for domestic and international travelers; group and bus tours; meetings, conferences, and conventions; and sporting events. This Annual Tourism Conference will attract top industry professionals representing a wide spectrum of the state and region’s tourism-oriented businesses as well as state and municipal leaders.
For information please call 978-954-5093.
To learn more, please visit the Annual Tourism Conference page
