Events

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  • I AND YOU

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

    Umbrella Arts presents... I AND YOU, playing October 9 - November 22, 2026 in Concord, MA. THE STORY A homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted, guarded, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular, but as they […]

    $20 – $62
  • Ceremonial Landscapes and the Algonquian Calendar

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Ceremonial Landscapes mark key events such as annual fish-runs, planting and harvesting corn, storytelling, and maple syrup gathering. The nighttime sky's celestial patterns are encoded in stone features. Cathy Taylor, a former member of the Upton Historical Commision will talk about these features.

    Free
  • I AND YOU

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

    Umbrella Arts presents... I AND YOU, playing October 9 - November 22, 2026 in Concord, MA. THE STORY A homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted, guarded, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular, but as they […]

    $20 – $62
  • An Entire Wardrobe 250 Years Out of Style: Presenting Identity Through Dress in Living History

    Thayer Memorial Library 717 Main St, Lancaster, MA, United States

    Living history interpreter Audrey Stuck-Girard explains what clothing meant to early Americans, both in material value and as a means of identifying oneself in society. We will examine images of surviving garments and artwork from the era, discussing the details of the clothing in the context of social status, gender, age, race, profession, religion, and […]

    Free
  • BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL

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

    Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, […]

    $20 – $62
  • 13th Annual Fruitlands Bonfire

    Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Road, Harvard, MA, United States

    Help us say goodbye to the 2026 Main Season in style. We’ll host our 13th annual bonfire on November 7. The event begins at 4PM and the fire will be lit as night falls around 4:45PM. Guests will be encouraged to write down a wish and tuck it into the collection basket before we light […]

  • I AND YOU

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

    Umbrella Arts presents... I AND YOU, playing October 9 - November 22, 2026 in Concord, MA. THE STORY A homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted, guarded, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular, but as they […]

    $20 – $62
  • Community Service Day

    Help us remove invasive plant species and clean up the trail at Nashoba Brook Conservation Land. Local Scout troops are also invited to join. The Town of Acton will supply all tools needed. There will also be an optional brunch beforehand at 11:30 AM. Event details are emailed to registrants a few days before. Limited […]

    Free
  • BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL

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

    Umbrella Arts presents... BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 - November 8, 2026 in Concord, MA THE STORY: Half-bat, half-boy, ripped from the tabloid headlines, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly, […]

    $20 – $62
  • The Algonquin Atlantic

    Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

    Ted Timreck will present the early phase of a research project which will highlight new developments in the discovery of Native American Ceremonial Landscapes in the Northeast. Rather than offering definitive conclusions, he will present multiple lines of evidence that suggest promising directions for further investigation.  Free, but registration required at https://tinyurl.com/2026-Pinehawk

    Free
  • Art of Presence: Yoga at deCordova

    deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

    Slow down and reconnect through movement, mindfulness, and the surrounding landscape at deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum. The Art of Presence invites participants into a guided practice set among large-scale contemporary sculptures, where art and environment shape the experience. Practicing in the Sculpture Park offers a unique opportunity to engage with the body in space, […]

  • “An Extraordinary Code of Laws”: Abigail Adams’s Hopes for a Better America in 1776

    Thayer Memorial Library 717 Main St, Lancaster, MA, United States

    This scripted one-woman show takes place in the spring of 1776. On March 31st, Abigail Adams writes a letter to her husband John Adams, who is serving as one of the Massachusetts delegates to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. She asks him to “Remember the Ladies,” receives his flippant response a few weeks later, and […]

    Free