The Counter at The Umbrella Arts Center
The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord
Week of Events
Call to Poets
Concord250 invites Massachusetts-based poets to join a "Call to Poets" and celebrate the 250th anniversaries of the Battles of Concord and Lexington, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence! This is your chance to reflect on 250 years of American independence, shared ideals, and the hopes we carry into the future. Bring your imagination, unique...
The Counter at The Umbrella Arts Center
The Umbrella Arts Center proudly presents the Boston-area premiere of The Counter, a riveting new play by acclaimed playwright Meghan Kennedy. This production will run Sep 26 – Nov 9, 2025, transforming the intimate Black Box space into a prism for a surprising, funny and moving reflection on the everyday connections that can change our...
Transformed by Revolution at the Concord Museum
Join Curator talks at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm on October 3. Free with admission. While Concord’s role in the start of the American Revolution is widely recognized, less well known are the continued experiences of disruption and turmoil in Concord throughout the war. What was it like to be part of this war-time community? Who participated in...
Monday, October 20, 2025
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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October 21, 2025 -Haunted Fables from the Gables
Haunted Fables from the Gables
Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills in the gloomy shadow of his Concord haunts! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee,...
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
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October 23, 2025 -Curators Tour: Motherhood As Muse
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October 23, 2025 -CineMash: Kickoff Party for the Arlington International Film Festival
Curators Tour: Motherhood As Muse
Join us on Thursday, October 23rd at 5pm for a Curators Tour with Kathryn Geismar and Deborah Peeples, who will share their insights about the exhibition, Motherhood As Muse, on view October 23 – December 21, 2025. This event is free to attend, but please register in advance for planning purposes.
CineMash: Kickoff Party for the Arlington International Film Festival
Join us in kicking off the Arlington International Film Fest with an after-hours nod to the strange, stylish, and slightly unhinged side of cinema. Dress like your favorite movie character. Eat. Drink. Dance. Make a costume. Maybe even summon something (please, don't). 7:00–7:45 PM – VIP hour with food, networking, and first access to stations...
Friday, October 24, 2025
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October 24, 2025 -CRCHC Haunted House
CRCHC Haunted House
CRCHC is excited to host its first-ever Haunted House at the NEW CRCHC Resource Center! Join us for a spook-tastic extravaganza where families and friends can enjoy activities, treats, and a fun-filled celebration. This free event is designed for children ages 12 and under. See you there
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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October 25, 2025 -TICK, TICK… BOOM! At The Umbrella Arts Center
TICK, TICK… BOOM! At The Umbrella Arts Center
The Umbrella Stage Company is proud to announce the presentation of Tick, Tick… BOOM!, the autobiographical rock musical by Jonathan Larson, directed by Ilyse Robbins**. From Friday, October 10 through Sunday, November 23, 2025, audiences will be invited into the creative crucible of a composer on the brink of his 30th birthday, facing the crossroads...
Sunday, October 26, 2025
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October 26, 2025 -Teatime with Filmmakers @ Arlington Intl Film Festival
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October 26, 2025 -TICK, TICK… BOOM! At The Umbrella Arts Center
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October 26, 2025 -Sleepy Hollow-een Tour
Teatime with Filmmakers @ Arlington Intl Film Festival
**Limited tickets available** AIFF is teaming up with The Vintage Tea and Cake Co. on Sunday, October 26th from 9:30am-11:00am for an exclusive filmmakers and creatives-only networking event. Sip on tea, eat some snacks, chat about your work and what you're watching. Don't know anyone? No problem! We've got some fun activities planned (did someone...
TICK, TICK… BOOM! At The Umbrella Arts Center
The Umbrella Stage Company is proud to announce the presentation of Tick, Tick… BOOM!, the autobiographical rock musical by Jonathan Larson, directed by Ilyse Robbins**. From Friday, October 10 through Sunday, November 23, 2025, audiences will be invited into the creative crucible of a composer on the brink of his 30th birthday, facing the crossroads...
Sleepy Hollow-een Tour
Join us for this special Halloween event! Take a tour through historic Sleepy Hollow Cemetery with a Concord Museum guide. Learn about the lives and deaths of past Concordians through stories passed down through the generations. 1 mile walk, mostly flat sidewalk or pavement; rain or shine. $15 Members | $20 Non-Members