Week of Events
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...
“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...
The Umbrella Open Studios 2026
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...
Monday, April 27, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 -Gerard Magliocca on Limitations in Executive Power
Gerard Magliocca on Limitations in Executive Power
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
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -Concord250 Tree Dedication
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April 30, 2026 -HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
Concord250 Tree Dedication
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...
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...
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Revolutionary Legacies Student Gallery Talk
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May 1, 2026 -William Drummond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington Tattoo
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May 1, 2026 -HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
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May 1, 2026 -The Concord Players present Brigadoon
Revolutionary Legacies Student Gallery Talk
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.
William Drummond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington Tattoo
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.
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...
The Concord Players present Brigadoon
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...
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 -William Drummond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington Tattoo
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May 2, 2026 -Holi celebration
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May 2, 2026 -Hidden Gems: An Evening of Celtic Harp
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May 2, 2026 -Hidden Gems: An Evening of Celtic Harp
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May 2, 2026 -HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
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May 2, 2026 -The Concord Players present Brigadoon
William Drummond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington Tattoo
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...
Holi celebration
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...
Hidden Gems: An Evening of Celtic Harp
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...
Hidden Gems: An Evening of Celtic Harp
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...
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...
The Concord Players present Brigadoon
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...
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 -The Concord Players present Brigadoon
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May 3, 2026 -Concord250 Poetry Event – Poets Reflect on the Declaration of Independence
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May 3, 2026 -HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
The Concord Players present Brigadoon
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
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...
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...