Events

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

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...

While hunting in the Scottish Highlands, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon which seems like a place out of time.  There, Tommy falls in love - not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona, but with the town itself.  Only then does he discover Brigadoon's secret: the village appears only...

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Upcoming Benefit Concert - The “Anna And Mickey Show”, Saturday, April 25th, 7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. First Parish in Concord Parish Hall, 20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA Starring Anna Huckabee Tull and Mickey Zibello, with Special Friends, Kristin Moore on Fiddle, Dave Carter on Guitar and Accordion, Noah Mendelsohn on Bass, Eli Zibello on Percussion and Sage...

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...

While hunting in the Scottish Highlands, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon which seems like a place out of time.  There, Tommy falls in love - not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona, but with the town itself.  Only then does he discover Brigadoon's secret: the village appears only...

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

While hunting in the Scottish Highlands, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon which seems like a place out of time.  There, Tommy falls in love - not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona, but with the town itself.  Only then does he discover Brigadoon's secret: the village appears only...

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...

Legal scholar Gerard Magliocca explores Justice Robert H. Jackson’s landmark concurring opinion in the Steel Seizure Case, illuminating its enduring framework for presidential power. This forum connects constitutional history to current debates, examining how Jackson’s analysis continues to shape limits on executive authority in times of crisis. Members Free | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual

Join us as the 250 Trees Project nears completion! On April 30 at 10:00 AM, a newly planted tree at the Main Library will be dedicated as a symbol of the entire project. Following the dedication, Tree Warden Erik Shaw will present on the project along with tree maintenance, policy, and management in Concord. The...

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...

Join the student artists featured in the new special exhibition Revolutionary Legacies, along with Curator David Wood and Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson, for a gallery talk at 11:30 am on May 1.

Tattoo: Friday, May 1, 6:30-8:30 pm on the Lexington Battle Green (1625 Massachusetts Ave.). Free outdoor evening performance of fife and drum music at the scene of the first skirmish in the Revolutionary War. Hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington and featuring four other corps.

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...

While hunting in the Scottish Highlands, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon which seems like a place out of time.  There, Tommy falls in love - not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona, but with the town itself.  Only then does he discover Brigadoon's secret: the village appears only...

Lexington Muster: Saturday, May 2, 12:00-4:00 pm at Hastings Park in Lexington (corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.). Free outdoor afternoon of music, history and entertainment by two dozen fife and drum corps representing different eras including the Revolution, hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington. Free parking; walking...

The Umbrella's beloved Open Studios is May 2 & 3, from 12 - 5 PM in Concord, MA. It's fun for all, FREE to attend, and priceless to get to know your local artists! The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts...

The Concord-Carlisle Regional High School South Asian Student Society welcomes you to our first annual community-wide Holi Celebration on Saturday, May 2nd, from 2-4 pm. Join us in celebrating the festival of colors on the Alcott Fields and Playground (93 Laurel Street, Concord, MA). This cultural experience will involve colored powder, food, and music! All are welcome! Helpful...

Enjoy the soothing sounds of the Celtic Harp, played by Jaimee Leigh Joroff, in a temporary pop-up exhibition space presented by the Guitar Museum of New England. You will also have the opportunity to view a 'sneak peek' exhibit of stunning guitars from the museum's core collection - and to see the architectural plans of the building...

Enjoy the soothing sounds of the Celtic Harp, played by Jaimee Leigh Joroff, in a temporary pop-up exhibition space presented by the Guitar Museum of New England. You will also have the opportunity to view a 'sneak peek' exhibit of stunning guitars from the museum's core collection - and to see the architectural plans of the building...

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...

While hunting in the Scottish Highlands, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon which seems like a place out of time.  There, Tommy falls in love - not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona, but with the town itself.  Only then does he discover Brigadoon's secret: the village appears only...

While hunting in the Scottish Highlands, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon which seems like a place out of time.  There, Tommy falls in love - not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona, but with the town itself.  Only then does he discover Brigadoon's secret: the village appears only...

Concord250 Poetry Event – Poets Reflect on the Declaration of Independence May 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Join us on May 3, 3:00–4:15 PM for a Concord250 Poetry Event –  Poets Reflect on the Declaration of Independence at the Concord Public Library, Goodwin Forum (129 Main St.). The winning poets of a statewide contest (several from...

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...

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight for a compelling forum on the evolving meaning of American independence. Drawing on his scholarship on Frederick Douglass, Blight will explore how the ideals of the Declaration of Independence have been interpreted and contested over time. Professor Blight will discuss Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the...

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...

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...

While hunting in the Scottish Highlands, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon which seems like a place out of time.  There, Tommy falls in love - not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona, but with the town itself.  Only then does he discover Brigadoon's secret: the village appears only...

The Concord River Race is a fun event hosted by OARS to build awareness of our rivers, emphasize their recreational value, and advocate for their preservation. The goal is to bring people together for a great day on our waterways while also inspiring participants to improve our rivers whether it’s through becoming an OARS member...

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...

While hunting in the Scottish Highlands, New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the picturesque village of Brigadoon which seems like a place out of time.  There, Tommy falls in love - not just with a beautiful lass named Fiona, but with the town itself.  Only then does he discover Brigadoon's secret: the village appears only...

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...

Historian Beverly Gage discusses This Land Is Your Land, a sweeping examination of American democracy, protest, and power. Drawing on vivid stories and deep research, Gage traces how struggles over rights, belonging, and national identity have shaped the nation and why those struggles continue to matter today. Supported in part by Mass Humanities. Members Free |...

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,...

Join us to move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength, like self-awareness and focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead a fun yoga class for children and adults that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in the context of connecting with nature. Yoga mats...

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...

Join us for a screening of Dukakis: Recipe for Democracy and Q&A with the producers/directors.  A Globe film festival short video follows Michael Dukakis as he reflects on his life and leadership, followed by a question and answer period with producer / directors Erin Trahan and Jeff Schmidt. The event is designed to nurture hope...

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...

Join us on a ride through the historic towns of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle on the second annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum. Starting at the Concord Museum near the historic town center, cyclists can choose to ride a 19 or 32 mile loop on paved roads, passing many Revolutionary...

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...