Events

On May 16 as part of the Spring Into West Concord Day celebration, The Guitar Museum of New England will preview artisanal instruments from its collection and plans for its construction during an Open House with founding curator Wilson Schunemann. At the Museum’s temporary pop-up space at 129 Commonwealth Ave, visitors will have the opportunity to view a ‘sneak...

The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair, big laughs, and even bigger heart, this joyous, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together, anything is possible. Previews: Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 2026. Playing: Sunday, April 26, 2026 through Sunday, May 17, 2026 in...

Two hundred fifty years ago, Minutemen fired the “shot heard ’round the world” at Concord’s North Bridge. What happened here on April 19, 1775, and what crucial decisions did colonial leaders make that brought them face to face with menacing British troops? The Beyond 1775 tour will explore the battle site at the North Bridge...

Join local fiber artist Nami Yamaguchi to explore wet felting, a process using water, wool, and your hands! We’ll layer and play with colorful wool to create a double-sided, soft piece of artwork. Historically a rug-making technique, this meditative mode of art-making engages both the body and mind.

The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair, big laughs, and even bigger heart, this joyous, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together, anything is possible. Previews: Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 2026. Playing: Sunday, April 26, 2026 through Sunday, May 17, 2026 in...

Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center, with pre-show dinner options.  Tuesday, May 19 at 7:30 PM: Arco (2025, Rated PG) | English dub of French film | 1 hour 29 minutes | Directed by Ugo Bienvenu. When ten-year-old Iris follows a...

Two hundred fifty years ago, Minutemen fired the “shot heard ’round the world” at Concord’s North Bridge. What happened here on April 19, 1775, and what crucial decisions did colonial leaders make that brought them face to face with menacing British troops? The Beyond 1775 tour will explore the battle site at the North Bridge...

Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms between 1775 and 1783. By the end of the conflict,...

Step into the hidden world of Freemasonry in Concord, Massachusetts, with our immersive walking tour that uncovers over 225 years of rich Masonic history. Discover what Freemasonry truly is and how it has shaped the lives and legacies of prominent Concordians. You'll gain exclusive access to the 200 year old Masonic Lodge, delve into the...

Celebrate Emerson’s birthday and follow the footsteps of writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau! Enjoy the spring weather and learn about the friendship of two notable observers of nature from a museum interpreter. 1-mile walk, uneven and unpaved terrain, rain or shine. Meet at the Concord Museum. In partnership with the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association. $10 Members | $20...