Prescott After Dark
2025-02-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join us as we turn The Groton Inn’s Prescott Room into a cozy lounge for the evening! Enjoy live music by talented singer & pianist Lizzy Marquis, delicious bites from the TGI kitchen, and full cash bar. Perfect for date night, heading out after work with coworkers, or a unique night out with friends and family.
Free to attend, food and beverages available for purchase.

Workshop - Blossoming Heart: A Transformative Healing Journey with Rose
2025-02-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Ivory & Onyx, 630 Turnpike Street, 2nd Floor, North Andover, MA, 01845, United States
🌹 Announcing Our “Blossoming Heart: A Transformative Healing Journey with Rose” Workshop 🌹
Join Certified Herbalist Leigh Berry on February 5th, 2025, from 6:30-8:30 PM at Ivory & Onyx at 630 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA for a transformative evening of herbalism and energetic healing centered around the exquisite plant, Rose.
This intimate 2-hour workshop is designed to nourish your mind, body, and spirit as we explore the gentle, heart-opening power of this sacred flower. 🌺
🌟 What’s Included:
🌸 Tea Ceremony & Guided Meditation – Immerse yourself in the soothing energy of Rose tea, guiding you into deep relaxation and connection.
🌸 Aromatherapy – Breathe in the healing essence of Rose, awakening your senses and grounding your energy.
🌸 DIY Rose Sugar Body Scrub Workshop – Craft your own luxurious body scrub infused with love and take it home as a gift to yourself.
🌸 Group Oracle Card Reading – Receive wisdom and guidance from the beautiful Rose Oracle deck in a supportive group setting.
💖 Fee: $55 (all materials included)
Limited to 15 participants – reserve your spot today!
📅 Don’t wait – spaces are filling quickly! Click here to secure your spot: https://www.ivoryonyx.com/workshops-and-events
🌹 We can’t wait to share this magical evening with you. Let’s blossom together! 🌹

Fashioning Identity: The Garrisons and African American Fashion in Photography
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Fashion historian Jonathan Michael Square explores the historical significance of the Garrisons’ portraits in the context of African American fashion, and how these images fit into the larger narrative of how African Americans have expressed themselves through fashion.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Presents: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill
2025-02-05 19:00 - 2025-02-23 16:00 | Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
MEMORABLE MUSICAL
“If I am gonna sing like someone else, I don’t need to sing at all.”
March 1959. Billie Holiday gives the greatest concert of her life in a South Philadelphia bar. And you have a front row seat. One of MRT audiences’ favorite plays of all time, Lady Day elucidates the life and artistry of Billie Holiday. With songs like “Strange Fruit” and “God Bless the Child”, this intimate cabaret experience will leave you breathless.
To view showtimes and purchase tickets, please click the link below.
No showings Mondays & Tuesday (February 10th, 11th, 17th, & 19th)

Discover What’s Next at Discovery Museum! Reception with our CEO
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Discovery Museum, Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
What’s next for the Discovery Museum? You’re invited to find out!
Join us at the Museum for an exclusive opportunity to find out what we learned from our community during a 6-month data collection period, and hear our vision for the future as we launch our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan.
Meet our CEO, Marie Beam
• See the results from out community research
• Dive into our 2025-2027 Strategic Plan
• Mingle with other Museum enthusiasts
• Enjoy light refreshments
Choose the date and time that work best for you:
• Thursday, February 6, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
• Wednesday, February 26, 11:30am to 12:30pm
• Sunday, March 2, 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Please RSVP to events@discoveryacton.org

Irish Night at Owen & Ollie’s, Dracut
2025-02-06 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.

Harlem Globe Trotters
2025-02-07 00:00 - 17:02 | Tsongas Center, Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States

Private Salty Reiki Healing with Anabel
2025-02-07, 2025-02-14 | 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

Exhibition Spotlight Talk
2025-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Concord Museum, Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Take a deep dive into some of the stories featured in the Museum’s special exhibition Portrait Mode with Associate Curator and Director of Exhibitions Reed Gochberg. In this specialty tour, you will go beyond the labels to understand whose faces become a part of history. No registration required.

Dance Competition
2025-02-07 15:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-08 07:00 - 22:30, 2025-02-15 07:00 - 22:30 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States

Live Cooking Demonstrations with Chef Kelcy at Mill City Grows
2025-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | ROOT Community Space at Mill City Grows, 19 Hall Street, Lowell, 01854, United States
Come enjoy LIVE Cooking Demonstrations at Mill City Grows with Chef Kelcy throughout 2025! Class description for Saturday, February 8 from 10:30am-12pm:
“Freshen Up Your Winter Recipes” – Warm up with a live cooking demo featuring a spiced bulgur casserole paired with a vibrant, seasonally inspired slaw—perfect for nourishing your winter table! All of Chef Kelcy’s Mill City Grows events are FREE and open to the public. Space is limited, registration is required by visiting MillCityGrows.org.

Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
2025-02-08 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-02-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Athenian Corner Restaurant, 207 Market Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Live music and dancing featuring the Athenian Corner Ensemble

Sunday Brunch at The Westford Regency
2025-02-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, 219 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA, 01886, United States
Our famous brunch is back and better than ever featuring an array of chef prepared specialties sure to satisfy any palette! Some featured cuisine includes:
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Cooked-to-Order Omelets and Belgian Waffles
Fresh Tropical Fruits
Chef Prepared Pastries
Seafood and Chicken Entrees/ Chef’s Selection
Cheese Raviolis
Delicious Selection of Side Dishes including Fresh Salads and Locally Grown Vegetables and Chef’s Choice of Starch
Impressive Dessert Selection
Specialty Mimosas and Brunch Cocktails (21+) (not included in price)
$25.95
This impressive assortment of items will comfortably satisfy your appetite and then some! Brunch is hosted every Sunday in our exquisite main foyer, Clark’s Restaurant and Stony Brook Café. Private Rooms are available for larger parties and reservations are required. Book online at www.westfordregency.com

Victorian Valentine Tea
2025-02-09 11:00 - 15:30 | Boutwell House, Main Street 172, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Join Footwork & Frolick for our second annual fundraiser on Sunday February 9! Enjoy a traditional 3-course tea menu of savories, scones, and sweets at the historic Boutwell House in Groton, MA. Members of Footwork & Frolick will serve tea in a timeline of Victorian daywear, and guests can try their hand at a variety of period amusements available on each table. A perfect opportunity to pull out a favorite historical or modern ensemble!
Tea and Treats
Choose from a variety of local tea blends or try them all! Each guest will receive a selection of savory items, scones, and sweets to accompany their tea; a choice of standard or vegan and gluten free menus will be available.
Parlor Amusements
Tea will be served by costumed hosts representing different fashions of the Victorian era. They will be happy to chat about their ensembles and answer your fashion questions. Each table will also feature a variety of period amusements that guests can try while you sip.
Seatings
Two seatings are available at Boutwell House: 11am and 2pm. Each seating includes the full menu served on vintage china in a lovely historic setting, and lasts about 90 minutes. Please note that as table arrangements are fixed small parties may be seated together. We kindly request that groups purchase tickets together to make table assignments easier; if you and other members of your party are purchasing separately, please note the name(s) associated with the other ticket holders during checkout.
Celebrating? Consider reserving the dining room for a private tea experience that can seat up to 8.
Profits from the tea will go to support operating costs of the 501c3 non-profit organization. Be our valentine and help us offer local historical activities, conduct social history scholarship, and provide educational outreach.

Westford REV 250: Bartering, Currency, and the American Economy in Colonial Times
2025-02-09 13:30 - 15:00 | MA
The issue of money, particularly its scarcity, loomed large in colonial America. Under the constraints of British rule, gold and silver served as the official legal tender; however, these precious metals were rarely found circulating within the colonies. Lacking a stable and trusted commodity to function as currency, colonial governments in the eighteenth century turned to paper money, creating a new avenue for economic exchange.
In this enlightening program, you will explore the complex world of currency in colonial America, exploring its value and significance. The presentation will showcase a historical array of images, providing visual context as it unfolds the story of money in this era. It will begin by examining the currency of the United Kingdom, delineating its application in the colonies, and clarifying the notion of “legal money,” including the various “Tenors” that defined its worth. Furthermore, it will delineate the primary mediums that facilitated business transactions and the exchange of goods in the vibrant marketplace of pre-revolutionary America.
About the Speaker: Matthew Mees, a dedicated Living Historian, specializes in the rich tapestry of colonial life during the late 18th century. His expertise spans the transition from British dominance to the nascent years of American independence, offering invaluable insights into this transformative period.
Program Donation: $10 per person
Westford REV 250 Program series is sponsored by Enterprise Bank

The Cher Show
2025-02-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Doors open at 6:30pm

The Heart of Winter Prix-Fixe Valentine's Dinner
2025-02-13 17:00 - 20:00 | The Groton Inn, The Groton Inn, 128 Main St, Groton, MA, 01450, United States
Celebrate love and friendship this Valentine’s Season at The Groton Inn!
On Thursday, February 13th, join us for an enchanting evening in the elegant Keep’s Conservatory, featuring a special prix-fixe menu specially curated by Forge & Vine’s Executive Chef Sam Page. Toast to love and friendship with expertly selected wines and handcrafted specialty cocktails as you enjoy live music by acoustic guitarist Charles A.
Whether you’re planning a romantic evening for two or a fun night out with friends, this is the Valentine’s – or Galentine’s! – celebration you don’t want to miss.
This event is free to attend with food & beverages available for purchase. Seating is limited, reservations are required and available through Forge & Vine’s OpenTable page under Experiences. Full 4-course menu available to view below:
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Golden Gloves - All New England Open and Novice Preliminaries
2025-02-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Lowell Sun Charities is proud to present the 78th Annual Golden Gloves at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Thursdays from January 9 – March 6. Don’t miss a moment of one of the longest-standing New England sports traditions, as the best amateur boxers from the area battle it out across the weeks to see who will be crowned champion. Thursday Night is Fight Night at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium!
Every year in the Golden Gloves they’re a new flock of boxers trying to work their way up from the bottom in hopes of advancing their way to top of the competition. The Gloves has been a tradition in New England since 1947 and sells out the Lowell Memorial Auditorium every year. “It’s only there to give kids a way out of a lifestyle and to promote the sport of boxing along with good health, good training, exercise and confidence.”
When you win the Golden Gloves, you don’t get paid, you get the respect of your community; that’s very important to a young kid, as it gives them confidence to build their life upon.
Lowell, Massachusetts has a great tradition of boxing dating back 74 years ago. When you go to a Golden Gloves show in Lowell, you know that it is unlike other boxing shows or any other sporting event in general. There is electricity in the air, fans get a certain charge when they watch these fighters give every ounce of themselves for something that can’t be seen or touched.
This yearly event to the combatants is that, it’s not about prizes; it’s about pride. Many of the fighters who range in age from 18-40, are not even on a path to the pros or even the Olympics — they are simply there to say they fought in the Golden Gloves.

Valentine's Day Dinner with Live Jazz Music at The Inn at Hastings Park
2025-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Relax by a cozy fire, pop the champagne, and cue the jazz this Valentine’s Day at the Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington, MA. Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi creates a romantic four-course dinner pairing enchanting cuisine with delectable aromas with signature notes of favorite wines with live Jazz available all evening at Town Meeting Bistro, one of the few Boston-area restaurants with a fireplace!

Decoding the Boston Spies
2025-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 4th Floor, 115 John Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Join park rangers from Adams National Historical Park to learn more about the codes and ciphers used by spies, diplomats, and the military during the American Revolution. Try your hand at deciphering secret messages using the same techniques perfected by spies in the 1700s. Can you crack the code? Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j

New England National Parks Pop Up
2025-02-15 13:30 - 16:30 | Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Throughout the week Lowell National Historical Park will host rangers from several of our neighboring national parks. Visit the Mogan Cultural Center to learn more about each of these parks and discover the public land you have access to right here in Massachusetts. While you’re there, you can also explore our free exhibits, Into an 1840s Boarding House and One City, Many Cultures. Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j

Grab-and-Go Poetry Activity Kit
2025-02-15 13:30 - 16:30 | Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Based on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s classic poem The Children’s Hour, pick up a free kit featuring an hour of grab-and-go activities celebrating kids and families! Each kit features coloring pages and crayons, as well as poetry and art activities.

Kids Week Scavenger Hunt
2025-02-15 13:30 - 16:30 | Mogan Cultural Center, 40 French Street, Lowell, 01852, United States
Planning on attending multiple Kids Week programs? Stop by any NPS or Library program or visit the Mogan Cultural Center daily between 1:30 and 4:30 to pick up a Kids Week scavenger hunt. Complete your scavenger hunt throughout the week and return to the Mogan Cultural Center or an NPS or Library program to collect a special Kids Week prize! Visit our website for more information: https://go.nps.gov/qp165j

Author Stephen O'Connor
2025-02-15 14:00 - 15:30 | lala books, lala books, 189 Market St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Author Stephen O’Connor has added another title in his collections of books based in Lowell.
The Pride of the Acre is a coming-of-age story. Charlie Tumulty passes out of a difficult childhood to find love, success in the boxing ring, and with the help of two valuable mentors, self-awareness and a love of reading. The road to Charlie’s Olympic boxing goal, and to the love he yearns for, is fraught with difficulty. A hard decision has life-altering consequences and forces him to the threshold of an even tougher decision. What is the price that vengeance owes to a love cut short? And who will pay it?
O’Connor is the author of several other books, including two short story collections, Northwest of Boston and Smokestack Lightning and the novels The Spy in the City of Books and The Witch at Rivermouth.
Gather this afternoon to hear Steve read from the book. Stick around to chat and have your book signed.

Tavern Night
2025-02-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Have you ever wanted to step back in time for a day? Now is your chance! Buckman Tavern’s official liquor license expired in 1813, but we still open for business on occasion. We’re recreating the 18th century tavern experience in Lexington’s most popular 18th century entertainment venue – drop in for colonial music, games, snacks, and beer served from the historic bar in the Buckman’s original taproom. Mingle with the Lexington Militia of 1775, along with some other colonial characters, as they bring the Revolutionary tavern to life. Raise a glass to freedom on a cold winter’s night!
This event is generously sponsored by Lester E. Savage Real Estate.
$20 Members/$25 Nonmembers
Ticket price includes one beer. Cash bar available.
This is a 21+ event.

An Evening with the Clements Brothers
2025-02-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Bedford Activity Complex, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, Mudge Way, Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730, United States
Join us for an evening of dynamic acoustic sound with the Clements Brothers, who combine instrumental virtuosity with soulful harmonies that can only be produced by identical twins.
Charles is a classically trained double bass player, and George is a guitarist and Berklee College of Music alum. As two-fifths of the Lonely Heartstring Band, they are past recipients of the International Bluegrass Association’s Momentum Award.
Known for effortlessly blending roots, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical influences, they often perform original songs alongside creative interpretations of other artists’ music including the Grateful Dead and Nirvana, drawing on their extensive musical backgrounds.
The performance is in the Reed Room at Bedford’s Town Hall—an intimate 100-seat venue located at 10 Mudge Way in the heart of historic Bedford, MA. Door open at 6:45 and the music starts at 7:30. Sweet treats will be available for purchase from the Prince Street Cafe and Bakery.
A volunteer initiative of the Bedford Cultural District with funding from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, New Song strives to build community among Bedford residents and create a regional venue showcasing contemporary folk, bluegrass and Americana.
