Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau Farm 341 Virginia Road, ConcordTactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School
Nashoba Brooks School 200 Strawberry Hill Rd, ConcordArtist Demo: From Underpainting to Finished Piece with Daphne Confar
concord art 37 Lexington Road, ConcordJoys of Nature – Local Animals: Birds in Your Backyard!
Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, ConcordMilldam Nursery School Annual Harvest Festival
Milldam Nursery School 20 Lexington Road (behind First Parish), ConcordTours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau Farm 341 Virginia Road, ConcordWeek of Events
Banned
Banned
Narrative Paintings by Maryam Safajoo October 5 – November 19, 2023 Saturday, October 7, 5-7pm: Opening reception with Artist Talk at 6pm On display at The Umbrella’s second floor Outside-the-Box Gallery, “Banned” features paintings by Maryam Safajoo narrating the stories of the contemporary situation of the systematically persecuted Iranian Baha’i community – Iran’s largest religious […]
Boo! Lawn Sign Campaign – For Pediatric & Adolescent Care at Emerson Health
Boo! Lawn Sign Campaign – For Pediatric & Adolescent Care at Emerson Health
The BOO Campaign, sponsored by the Auxiliary of Emerson Health, takes simple neighborhood "booing" to a community fundraiser. BOO your friends, family, and neighbors by secretly leaving a lawn sign (and maybe some treats) in their yards. Signs are available online at EmersonHealth.org/Boo for $20 each. You will be assigned a Concord sponsor location to […]
Margaret Savage: A Life’s Work
Margaret Savage: A Life’s Work
Margaret Savage: A Life’s Work August 25 - September 30 An exhibition of work by Umbrella Studio Artist Margaret Savage, who has worked in these spaces from the former Emerson Umbrella's humble beginnings in the 1980s
Holiday Artisan’s Fair
Holiday Artisan’s Fair
Outstanding juried artists & artisans will be showing & selling their latest handmade items. Great browsing, shopping & socializing! Great handmade woodworks, glass items, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, clothing, fine art works, cards, photography, children’s items, pet gifts, bee products, holiday & home decorations, food gift items, hostess gifts, sweaters, scarves & more. Catnip balls. Popular […]
Native American Jewelry Show and Sale
Native American Jewelry Show and Sale
Artisans Way, 18 Walden Street in Concord, will be hosting Sandia East, a Native American Jewelry retailer for their annual trunk show. Saturday, October 14 & Sunday, October 15, Diane Whitman from Sandia East will be in the gallery showcasing hundreds of Native American jewelry pieces and hand carved spirit animal fetishes from the Southwest. […]
Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” […]
Family Nature Walk
Family Nature Walk
Join Peter Alden as he guides us on a Family Nature Walk of the Egg Rock and Nashawtuc Hill Circuit! (This event was rescheduled from 9/23 due to the weather). Park on the right along Frenchman's Meadow just after the Sudbury River bridge on Nashawtuc Road. We assemble at the start of Squaw Sachem Trail. […]
Jerusalem Quartet
Jerusalem Quartet
"An absolute triumph. Their playing has everything you could possibly wish for." - BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE Don't miss these talented musicians in Concord! The Jerusalem Quartet is a regular and beloved guest on the world’s great concert stages. Recent appearances include a Beethoven quartet cycle at Wigmore Hall in London; a Bartok cycle at the […]
Lizzie: The Musical
Lizzie: The Musical
The subject of centuries-old, sing-song villainy, Lizzie Borden turns searing rock anthem anti-hero and has audiences raging in their seats. Lizzie was famously acquitted and yet the question lingers… did she do it? Now, as the story is retold by four women defying musical theater stereotypes, fronting a six-piece rock band, and delivering a score […]
TEEN wellBEing Meditation
TEEN wellBEing Meditation
Inspired by teens for TEENS! Join us on Sunday nights for this short, simple practice to unwind whirring thoughts, release stress before sleep, and set yourself up for the week with more ease. BWBH designed this 30-minute meditation with input from teens to address what makes life hard, cultivate inner resources, and awaken to the […]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Cultural Wisdom through Morning Meditation
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Cultural Wisdom through Morning Meditation
Join us to learn, meditate, and celebrate Indigenous People and Latinx culture in the US. This Indigenous Peoples’ Day practice honors the sovereignty, resilience, and immense contributions that Native Americans have made to the world. This program also takes place during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15 annually), which serves as a time […]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Family Program with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Family Program with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers
Visit the Concord Museum for a program and performance with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers, a group of musicians and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod and Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard on Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Participate in the performance of eastern social songs and dances. Tickets are free, but space […]
CCHS Women’s Varsity Field Hockey Home Game
Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School
Tactile Tuesday Playgroup at Nashoba Brooks School
Join us on Tuesday mornings for a playgroup 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! RSVP to admission@nashobabrooks.org
Henry David Thoreau Walking Tour
Henry David Thoreau Walking Tour
Did you know that Henry David Thoreau was baptized David Henry Thoreau? Did you know that he willingly spent a night in jail in July of 1846 but had to be kicked out the next morning? Join us for a 90-minute, two-mile walk where we will visit some of the places that were significant during […]
Artist Demo: From Underpainting to Finished Piece with Daphne Confar
Artist Demo: From Underpainting to Finished Piece with Daphne Confar
Explore a technique that will inspire your painting! Join us on October 11th for an Artist Demo with Daphne Confar, who will guide you through her painting process from the initial sketch to the final strokes, from tonal underpainting to glazing. Daphne will share her process with you, starting with building a solid foundation using […]
CCHS Women’s Varsity Field Hockey Home Game
Basic Embroidery Workshop
Basic Embroidery Workshop
This workshop is designed to be a fun and informative introduction to embroidery. Students visit the Museum’s new special exhibition "Interwoven: Women’s Lives Written in Thread" to see extraordinary examples of needlework in the Concord Museum’s collection, then they will learn fundamental hand embroidery from an Umbrella Arts Center teaching artist. By the end of […]
Concord Council on Aging Golf Tournament
Concord Council on Aging Golf Tournament
For all you golf enthusiasts, the Concord COA is excited to announce its Fourth Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 12th at the Maynard Golf Course. Check-in at the Maynard Golf Course starts at 9:30 AM, and Tee Time is at 10:00 AM sharp. At $45 per person (or $22 for members of the Maynard […]
Sample Sale at Tina Labadini Designs!
Sample Sale at Tina Labadini Designs!
Sample Sale at Tina Labadini Designs! 27 Main Street in Concord, 2nd floor Thursday, 10/12, 10am-8pm Friday, 10/13, 9am-6pm 50-75% off! CASH ONLY Tons of amazing deals on over stock, nearly perfect and discontinued items. These are in person sales only. If you are far away from Concord, please enjoy 10% off on our […]
A Taste of Thai Cooking Class
A Taste of Thai Cooking Class
Thai cuisine is filled with aromatic herbs and spices that contribute to unique flavors. Join chef Roberta Hing to explore fresh interpretations of traditional Thai recipes that you can replicate at home! In this hands-on class, we will make a colorful Thai Coconut Soup. You’ll also learn more about unique Thai flavors as you create […]
Joys of Nature – Local Animals: Birds in Your Backyard!
Joys of Nature – Local Animals: Birds in Your Backyard!
A wide variety of birds may visit backyards in the Greater Boston area. Come find out more about our local birds, as well as occasional visitors, and what brings them to our neighborhoods with Joy Marzoff. Experience the sights and sounds of some of our most beautiful neighbors! Sponsored by Harvey’s Treasure Chest Gift Shop […]
CCHS Home Men’s Varsity Soccer Game
Lizzie: The Musical
Lizzie: The Musical
The subject of centuries-old, sing-song villainy, Lizzie Borden turns searing rock anthem anti-hero and has audiences raging in their seats. Lizzie was famously acquitted and yet the question lingers… did she do it? Now, as the story is retold by four women defying musical theater stereotypes, fronting a six-piece rock band, and delivering a score […]
Sample Sale at Tina Labadini Designs!
Sample Sale at Tina Labadini Designs!
Sample Sale at Tina Labadini Designs! 27 Main Street in Concord, 2nd floor Thursday, 10/12, 10am-8pm Friday, 10/13, 9am-6pm 50-75% off! CASH ONLY Tons of amazing deals on over stock, nearly perfect and discontinued items. These are in person sales only. If you are far away from Concord, please enjoy 10% off on our […]
Tasting: New Arrivals from Italy
Tasting: New Arrivals from Italy
Friday 10/13 3-6 Saturday 10/14 all day 10-5 Join us to explore some of the most recent vintages of some old favorites, as well as exciting bottles from new producers we've picked up as of late. Highlights new vintages of old favorites like Bruna Rossese and COS Frappato, as well as Vietti Timorasso. We'll also […]
CCHS Women’s Varsity Volleyball Home Game
Little Women – The Musical at CYT
Little Women – The Musical at CYT
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic, and her life, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time. The adventures of the four March sisters are brought to vivid musical life in Little Women. The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters — Meg, the oldest, a romantic, the […]
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
No rehearsal. No director. One actor. A script in a sealed envelope. Theater stripped to its essential elements in a no-net night of unexpected comedy and shared discovery. Forbidden to leave his native Iran, Soleimanpour wrote a play to travel the world in his place. Since its award-winning premiere at the Edinburgh Festival it has […]
Adult Chamber Music Play-In
Adult Chamber Music Play-In
Calling all adult chamber musicians! Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM), in collaboration with the Concord Chamber Music Society, announces the CCM Adult Chamber Music Play-In on Saturday, October 14th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. We welcome adult instrumentalists to experience the unique enrichment of making music together! One of a musician’s greatest joys is […]
Signs of Wellbeing Workshop
Signs of Wellbeing Workshop
The Signs of Well-being project uses repurposed yard signs to spread mental health awareness with art! We hope the paintings on the yard signs evoke curiosity, joy, and a sense of connection with each other and our natural environment. The paintings can be words of encouragement, affirmations, self-care tips, or your favorite quotes that help […]
Milldam Nursery School Annual Harvest Festival
Milldam Nursery School Annual Harvest Festival
Don't miss Milldam's Annual Harvest Fest and Open House at Milldam Nursery School on October 14th from 10:00 am-12:00 pm. There will be pumpkin decorating, a balloon artist, music by Tim Seston, games with prizes for the kids - plus Fall treats, a merchandise table, a pumpkin auction & more!
CCHS Cheerleading Girls Varsity Invitational
Tasting: New Arrivals from Italy
Tasting: New Arrivals from Italy
Friday 10/13 3-6 Saturday all day 10/14 10-5 Join us to explore some of the most recent vintages of some old favorites, as well as exciting bottles from new producers we've picked up as of late. Highlights new vintages of old favorites like Bruna Rossese and COS Frappato, as well as Vietti Timorasso. We'll also […]
Verrill Farm’s Annual Harvest
Verrill Farm’s Annual Harvest
Verrill Farm's Annual Harvest Festival to Support Emerson Hospital Pediatric Care! Saturday, October 14th - 11am-3pm About the Festival Join us for our annual Harvest Festival to support Pediatric Care at Emerson Hospital. A day of family fun featuring games and prizes, live music by the Sandy Ridge Boys, PYO pumpkins, 4-H animals, a silent […]
Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
Tours of Thoreau Farm, the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau
Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” […]
FREE Drop-in Family Day
FREE Drop-in Family Day
Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated. Saturday, October 14: Halloween Craft! 2:00pm - 4:00pm Room: 222
CCHS Home Women’s Varsity Soccer Game
Little Women – The Musical at CYT
Little Women – The Musical at CYT
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic, and her life, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time. The adventures of the four March sisters are brought to vivid musical life in Little Women. The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters — Meg, the oldest, a romantic, the […]
After-Hours @ the Library
After-Hours @ the Library
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Concord Free Public Library with an evening of food & drink & merriment for patrons 21+. The Main Library will come alive after-hours with a mix of music, art, puppetry, theater, and storytelling. Groove to tunes by local singer/songwriters Sawyer Lawson and Britt Connors and the Lori Zuroff Jazz […]
Lizzie: The Musical
Lizzie: The Musical
The subject of centuries-old, sing-song villainy, Lizzie Borden turns searing rock anthem anti-hero and has audiences raging in their seats. Lizzie was famously acquitted and yet the question lingers… did she do it? Now, as the story is retold by four women defying musical theater stereotypes, fronting a six-piece rock band, and delivering a score […]
The Concord Orchestra presents “Romantic Ethos”
The Concord Orchestra presents “Romantic Ethos”
The orchestra, directed by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, Jean Sibelius’ King Kristian II Suite, and Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2 (Romantic). A pre-concert talk by the conductor is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Admission for youth under 18 is free. Please join us for a post concert […]