Front Lawn, Main Library Dive into the vibrant tapestry of community-driven climate action at the Cooler Concord Climate Festival—a gathering for all generations! Gather practical information, immerse yourself in hands-on demonstrations, and connect with passionate community members actively working to make a difference. Participants of all ages will be inspired by educational activities, engaging performances, […]
Music from the Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library, presents three concerts in the library rotunda in its 2024 spring season: February 24, March 16, and April 20. All concerts are Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. The doors open at 7 p.m. The concerts are free, but reservations are required. […]
Join us at Chopped for Charity 2024, Open Table’s annual gala and cooking competition. TV and radio personality Chef Joe Gatto returns as our Master of Ceremonies! DATE: Friday, May 3, 2024 TIME: VIP Reception 5:30pm; General Admission 6:00pm VENUE: Nashawtuc Country Club, Concord TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Chopped for Charity 2024 will feature three professional chefs competing in a culinary […]
A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots of Color who fought for freedom locally both during the American Revolution and beyond. Minuteman National Park, Robbins House and Concord Visitors Center staff will lead this tour examining […]
Please bring your toddler on Tuesday mornings from 9:15-10:00 a.m .for a playgroup series aimed at toddlers and their caregivers — an opportunity to explore and play. Join members of the talented Nashoba Brooks School teaching team, leading activities that explore school readiness and promote fun! the event is free and open to all -- […]
About the event: “A poem is one undivided, unimpeded expression fallen ripe into literature,” Thoreau wrote in A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. “Much verse,” he said, “fails of being poetry because it was not written exactly at the right crisis, though it may have been inconceivably near to it. It is only by […]
Join us for this special animal encounter! This program includes the opportunity to meet and interact with Albus. Albus is a very friendly snake who loves people (but you don't have to get too close to him if you're uncomfortable!). We'll also do a snake-themed craft together. Small group setting where all people and abilities […]
Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) is an important figure in African American and the nation’s history. Heralded for escorting many slaves from bondage to freedom, her life had many riveting facets. Living History Performer Eddie Murphy brings Harriet Tubman radiantly back to life for audiences throughout the country. This program is cosponsored by Eddie Murphy and The […]
Join historian Augustine Sedgewick in conversation with Robert A. Gross, author of Transcendentalists and Their World, for a deep dive into the history of the Thoreau family’s pencil manufacturing business. A story of environmental history and material culture, Thoreau’s pencils bring us to Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida where enslaved people harvested red cedar and to […]
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce people to the world of improvisation. Students will be lead through a series of games and exercises that focus on living in the moment and celebrating creative silliness. Matt Fear has been involved with improv since 1994, in various capacities. Before joining Kismet, he worked full-time with […]
