The Concord Orchestra presents “Defiance”

51 Walden

The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Johannes Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Ludwig August Lebrun’s Oboe Concerto No. 1, and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. There is a pre-concert talk by the Music Director at 7:15 p.m. Admission for youth under 18 is free Shostakovich’s Symphony No. […]

$25

Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Juried by Ayumi Horie, Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation is a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. As part of The Umbrella Arts Center’s continued commitment to the ceramic medium, we intend for […]

Free

Birding in Thoreau’s Footsteps with Peter Alden

Walden Pond Visitor Center 915 Walden Street, Concord, MA, United States

Join us on Sunday, May 12, and Sunday, May 19, from 8:00 – 10:30 am for “Birding in Thoreau’s Footsteps with Peter Alden,” Concord’s native ornithologist, author, and naturalist, at Walden Pond State Reservation with frequent collaborator Lillian Stokes & others. Alden has authored 16 wildlife books, including National Audubon’s Field Guide to New England. […]

Looking to the Future with Representative Simon Cataldo

Congregation Kerem Shalom 659 Elm St., Concord, United States

Join us for an inspiring and informative talk by Kerem Shalom member, State Representative Simon Cataldo. Simon was elected to represent the 14th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 2022. In his wide-ranging talk, Simon will focus on how Judaism and Tikkun Olam can inform service in elected office. Even before running […]

Free

Wellness Week: SoulCollage Creative Art Workshop

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

SoulCollage® is a creative and fun process of using your intuition and imagination to create a personal deck of collaged cards. It ​​​is a process that is truly accessible to everyone, even people who believe they have no artistic ability, and allows for easy, artful self-expression. In this workshop you'll learn about the SoulCollage® practice […]

Free

The Concord Orchestra presents “Defiance”

51 Walden

The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Johannes Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Ludwig August Lebrun’s Oboe Concerto No. 1, and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5. Admission for youth under 18 is free. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5., the principal work on the program, inspired the concert title “Defiance.” […]

$25

The Full Monty

The Umbrella Community Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

The Umbrella Stage Company presents the beloved, raucous, pop-rock-musical send-up of gender expectations and stereotypes... that takes it all off! April 26-May 19 Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty is a ten-time Tony-nominated Americanized adaptation that’s filled with honest affection, engaging melodies, a ton of humor…and the most […]

$20 – $55

Wellness Week: NAMI Sharing Our Stories

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, MA, United States

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) trained speakers share their personal experiences supporting a family member or loved one with a mental health condition. Audience members can ask questions and learn more about available resources. This Wellness Week program is cosponsored by NAMI Central Middlesex and The Concord Free Public Library. Please register for this […]

Free

Poetry on the Farm at Gaining Ground

Gaining Ground 341 Virginia Rd, Concord, United States

The arrival of spring signals many important events on the farm—including our annual Poetry on the Farm exhibit! In its fourth year, this special celebration of language, food, nature, and agriculture will again take the form of a self-guided farm tour, featuring poems from community members of all ages. Thank you to everyone who submitted […]

Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School

Nashoba Brooks School 200 Strawberry Hill Rd, Concord, MA, United States

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 -- […]

Free