Events

The Umbrella Arts Center of Concord, MA presents its second Ceramics Biennial Exhibition, “Earthworks: Evolution”, 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.  Admission is free and the Allie Kussin Gallery is open...

Eight Artist‑Designed Pianos to Pop Up Across Concord This Spring  Get ready to play! From May 30 to June 26, the Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) is bringing music to the streets with Pianos on the Town—eight brightly painted upright pianos placed in public spots across Concord and West Concord for anyone to enjoy.  The...

Experience the future of innovation at NextGen STEMFest on May 30, 2026 (10AM – 4PM), where science comes to life through hands-on activities like walking with robots, 3D printing, and biotech experiments. Hosted for free at the historic Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation in Waltham, this event features over 50 exhibitors and Massachusetts’s...

Join DESA (Desi Students Equity Alliance), Acton-Boxborough Regional High School's South Asian Students' Union, for a fun-filled celebration of South Asian spring festivals! Learn about the tons of different spring festivities across South Asia with fun, hands-on activities. Create colorful crafts, explore traditional art styles, and enjoy interactive games that celebrate the joy and energy...

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,...