Events

Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Dance Prism Ballet’s sparkling production of The Nutcracker! From the glittering Christmas tree to the enchanted Land of Sweets, this beloved ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s music, breathtaking costumes, and the joy of the season to life. Perfect for audiences of all ages — a heartwarming holiday outing filled...

The Concord Band Holiday Pops Concert is Saturday, December 13, at 7:00pm at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center. Seasonal and contemporary selections featuring ensembles from the Band, including a trumpet trio playing "Bugler's Holiday", woodwind ensemble performing "Suite of Carols", and saxophone quartet welcoming a visit from Santa. Other pieces will include "Russian Christmas...

Intimate event with original songs, poetry and stories exploring light and inspiration, including interaction with the audience. Singer-songwriter Ron Israel and spoken-word artist and poet Cheryl Perreault welcome the community to an intimate performance of original songs, poetry and stories addressing themes of light and illumination for the human spirit and our world. There will...

On the fifth anniversary of the attack on the US Capitol, First Parish in Concord will host a discussion on the current state of the rule of law in the United States. The featured speakers are Simon Cataldo, State Representative of the 14th Middlesex District, and Lisa Graves, the author of “Without Precedent: How Chief Justice...

Native Concordian, world-renowned naturalist, lecturer, birder, and author Peter Alden will present his new memoir, My Wild Life: Rare Birds, Close Calls, and the Adventures of an Eco-Explorer. Alden will share stories and photos from his decades of travel to over 100 countries and all 7 continents. All ages are welcome. Signed copies now on...

The World's A Stage Players, in association with Concord Players, is proud to present William Shakespeare's brilliant winter-themed comedy Twelfth Night. Set amid the cultural swirl of the 1960s, this production reimagines Illyria in a world shaken by the Vietnam War and alive with new identities, music, and rebellion. Shakespeare's comedy of disguise and desire...