Arts & Culture

04.24.2026 - 05.17.2026

HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center

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...

04.29.2026 - 06.28.2026

“Earthworks: Evolution” Ceramics Biennial

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...

Historical Visitor

05.14.2026

Patriots of Color Walking Tour

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,...

05.14.2026

Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum

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...

Arts & Culture

05.14.2026

HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center

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...

Arts & Culture

05.15.2026

Dukakis: Recipe for Democracy

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...