The Town and The City Festival 2026
2026-08-06 17:00 - 2026-08-08 00:00, 2026-08-07 17:00 - 2026-08-09 00:00, 2026-08-08 17:00 - 2026-08-10 00:00, 2026-08-09 17:00 - 2026-08-11 00:00, 2026-08-10 17:00 - 2026-08-12 00:00, 2026-08-11 17:00 - 2026-08-13 00:00, 2026-08-12 17:00 - 2026-08-14 00:00, 2026-08-13 17:00 - 2026-08-15 00:00 (America/New_York) and 9 more dates | Warp and Weft, Warp and Weft, 197 Market St, Lowell, MA, 01852, 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 is inspired by the creativity and exploration for which the author was so famously known and will present a diverse mix of musical genres and artistic disciplines to inspire discovery and to celebrate a love of life.

Irish Night at Owen & Ollie’s, Dracut
2026-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Owen And Ollie’s, 91 Mill Street, Dracut, MA, United States
Join us at Owen & Ollie’s on the first Thursday of every month for Irish Night!
Enjoy an evening of live music, delicious Irish food, and a chance to win exciting prizes such as gift cards and a hoodie.

Lowell Writers Open Mic
2026-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Massachusetts

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2026-08-07, 2026-08-14, 2026-08-21 | 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

Hands-On History: Weaving & Engineering
2026-08-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, 115 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
“Hands-On History at the Tsongas Industrial History Center”
Saturday, March 14th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Drop in!)
Experience history by doing!
Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial History Center are excited to welcome you for “Hands-On History” — part of the City of Lowell’s Bicentennial celebrations and the Tsongas Industrial History Center’s 35th anniversary!
“Hands-On History” takes place the 2nd Saturday of each month through October.
3rd Floor, Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St., Lowell, MA)
This month’s activities include:
Weaving on a hand loom and taking on a fun engineering challenge inspired by the innovations of the Industrial Revolution.
These free, drop-in workshops are appropriate for all ages.
Explore our educational workshop spaces at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum and discover how the Industrial Revolution shaped life then and now. Whether you’re a returning visitor or brand new to history, there’s something hands-on for everyone.
Questions: Call 978-970-5080 or email: TIHC@uml.edu

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2026-08-08 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-15 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-22 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

A River Transformed Walking Tour
2026-08-10 14:00 - 2026-10-26 15:30, 2026-08-17 14:00 - 2026-11-02 14:30 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Discover how the power of the Merrimack River was harnessed into textile production in the 19th century. This tour combines a walk along the riverwalk accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit to the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill.
June 15-August 31, 2025
Monday and Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Visitors should plan for a 75-minute tour, all of which will be spent on your feet. Visitors can expect to walk as much as 1.5-miles on paved paths and are encouraged to bring water. This tour meets and ends at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John St.)
This tour is free. To reserve your spot, call (978) 970-5000 or check in at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.
