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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:West Concord Art Loop
DESCRIPTION:The second annual West Concord Art Loop is a temporary public art initiative that transforms sidewalks in West Concord village into an accessible\, outdoor gallery featuring 130 original artworks by local artists of all ages and experience levels. Using custom\, weather-resistant pavement decals installed throughout the retail district\, the project encourages pedestrian exploration across downtown West Concord.\n\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE WEST CONCORD ART LOOP! \nDATE: The installation will run from mid-May to mid-November\, with a special ribbon-cutting and Art Loop scavenger hunt with prizes on Spring Into West Concord Junction Day\, May 16 from 10 AM  to 3 PM. \nTIME: Dawn to Dusk \nLOCATION: Decals will be placed on both sides of Commonwealth Avenue from Main Street to Laws Brook Road. The Art Loop may be started at any point along the route\, but it is recommended to begin at the West Concord Train Station\, 20 Commonwealth Avenue\, Concord\, MA 01742. \nACCESS: The West Concord Art Loop is ADA compliant. All sidewalks featuring artwork have accessible ramps. \n  \n  \nThis program is offered by the West Concord Cultural District Committee as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/west-concord-art-loop/
LOCATION:West Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,celebration,Community,Freedom's Way National Heritage Area
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SUMMARY:Barefoot Books Family-Friendly Spring Open House
DESCRIPTION:breStop by our free\, family-friendly event in partnership with Discover West Concord Day. Enjoy kid-friendly crafts & activities\, shop from our collection of award-winning books for ages 0-12\, and enjoy story times throughout the day. PLUS! Don’t miss GRAMMY® award-winning and 3x EMMY® award-nominated singer-songwriter and author of Barefoot book “Breathe Deep” Joanie Leeds performing at the Guitar Museum of New England. Exact timing of concert to come!\n\n\nBarefoot Books is an award-winning\, independent children’s publisher based in West Concord\, MA with a mission to open hearts\, minds\, and worlds through the power of story. For over 30 years\, Barefoot has created acclaimed picture books\, board books\, activity decks\, singalongs\, and educational resources for children ages 0–12. \nDATE: ___day\, May ## \nTIME: 10 AM – 3 PM \nLOCATION: Barefoot Books Home Office\, 23 Bradford Street\, Floor 2\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nACCESS: For elevator access\, use the main entrance at building 23. \n  \nThis program is offered by Barefoot Books as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/barefoot-books-family-friendly-spring-open-house/2026-05-16/1/
LOCATION:Barefoot Books
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Author Visit,celebration,Community,Family,Freedom's Way National Heritage Area,Hidden Treasures
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SUMMARY:Drop Off / Swap Off Day
DESCRIPTION:Spring DropOff/SwapOff is May 16th\, 2026.  \nPre-registration will begin on April 16th. \nPreregister HERE \nPay HERE \nClick below to view the flyers\, price list\, and a site map for the Spring DropOff/SwapOff event: \nDropOff/SwapOff Flyer \nPrice List for DropOff Items \nSite Map
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/drop-off-swap-off-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION: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 landmarks like the North Bridge\, the Lexington Green\, the Paul Revere Capture Site\, and much more!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/second-annual-paul-reveres-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring into West Concord Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join all of the West Concord businesses for our annual“Spring Into West Concord Day” on Saturday\, May 16th!Lots to enjoy – music\, art projects\, crafts sales\, sidewalk sales\, face painting\, plant sale….and more!Come support our West Concord businesses! \nA NEW LEAF – Meg and friends will be at a Crafts table on the Green @13B Commonwealth Ave. \nANITA’S SHOE BOUTIQUE – \nAPPLETON DESIGN GROUP – \nART for ALL – @The Green at 13B Commonwealth Ave. The Concord 250 Lantern. \nART for ALL STUDIO – \nARTSCAPE GALLERY @BRADFORD MILL – \nBAREFOOT BOOKS @ BRADFORD MILL – Storytime; Author book-signing event\, and craft activity in the morning. Discounted shopping ’til 2 \nBELLE on HEELS – Music with a guitarist; treats and drinks. \nCLAY-ART+CONCEPT – CLAY \nCONCORD CHAMBER of COMMERCE – \nCONCORD FLOWER SHOP – \nCONCORD OUTFITTERS – \nCONCORD TEACAKES –  our handle is @concordteacakes on insta\, facebook and tiktok \nCONCORD VISITOR CENTER – \nCOSMETIC TATOO COMPANY – Facepainting – all ages! \nCRAFT VENDORS – Assorted Craft vendors and non-profits will be located on the ‘Green’ at 13B Commonwealth Ave \nDEBRA’S NATURAL GOURMET – \nDOE + FAWN – \nEVA’S LITTLE KITCHEN – \nFOWLER LIBRARY – \nJOY STREET Life and Home – our MASSIVE sidewalk sale with discounts up to 90% \nLAWLESS UPHOLSTERY – \nLAWLESS UPHOLSTERY Parking lot – \nLOVEDAY – \nMUSIC – \nMUSIC – Becky and the Bards playing some foot-tapping tunes 12-2 @ the parking lot at Lawless Upholstery \nNASHOBA BROOK BAKERY – \nNATURE CONNECTION – Nature Explorations all day with a bunny feeding at 11:00 and a snake feeding at 1:00 \nNON-PROFITS – Several groups will be set-up with information tables/tents\, located on the ‘Green’ at 13B Commonwealth Ave \nOARS 3 RIVERS – \nPOTAGAR SOAP CO. – \nPUCK & ABBY – Sidewalk sale (weather permitting) \nREFLECTIONS of CONCORD – \nSALT BOX KITCHEN – \nVINTAGES/West Concord – \nWAG ‘N WASH – \nWEST CONCORD DUNKIN’ DONUTS – \nWEST CONCORD GREEN THUMBS – PLANT SALE! Loads of plants – perennials\, annuals\, natives – from our gardens to yours! New volunteer sign-up on the ‘Green’ at 13B Commonwealth Ave \nWEST CONCORD JUNCTION CULTURAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE – \nWEST CONCORD PHARMACY – \nWEST CONCORD WINE and SPIRITS – \nWEST VILLAGE TAVERN – \nWOODS HILL TABLE –
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/spring-into-west-concord/
LOCATION:West Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hidden Gems from Guitar Museum of New England
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt the Museum’s temporary pop-up space at 129 Commonwealth Ave\, visitors will have the opportunity to view a ‘sneak peek’ exhibit of stunning\, hand-crafted guitars by top luthiers from the museum’s core collection – and to see the architectural plans and animations of the building that will house the future Guitar Museum of New England! Schunemann will be on-hand to discuss the Museum’s origins and inspirations\, the plans and features for the permanent Museum to be built nearby at 74 Commonwealth Avenue\, and some of the exciting concerts and collaborations with major artists coming up while awaiting the Museum’s construction. \nEntry is free. This pop-up is part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, sponsored by Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \n\n\n\nDATES & TIMES\nMay 2 | 6:30 – 8 PM— Celtic harp performed by Jaimee Joroff\nMay 9 | 6:30 – 8 PM — Hidden Gems opening reception with live music by the Goodwin String Thing\nMay 16 | 10-3 PM — Meet the Curator with Wilson Schünemann\nMay 23 | 6:30 – 8 PM — Hidden Gems opening reception with live music by Pocket Square \n\n\nLOCATION: Guitar Museum of New England\, 129 Commonwealth Avenue\, West Concord\, MA 01742 \nACCESS: Building is not wheelchair accessible but inquire about portable ramp accommodation. \n 
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/hidden-gems-from-guitar-museum-of-new-england-with/
LOCATION:Guitar Museum of New England (temporary location)\, 129 Commonwealth Avenue\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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UID:10025997-1778925600-1778943600@www.livingconcord.com
SUMMARY:Barefoot Books Spring Open House
DESCRIPTION:Crafts\, shopping\, and story times at Barefoot Books. Plus\, don’t miss a FREE concert for kids with Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds! \n– Enjoy kid-friendly crafts & activities\n– Shop from our collection of award-winning books for ages 0-12\n– Enter our raffle to win a collection of books\n– Light refreshments served\n– Enjoy 20% off books and gifts\n– FREE concert at 12 pm featuring Grammy award-winning and 3x Emmy award-nominated singer-songwriter\, and author of Breathe Deep\, Joanie Leeds at the future Guitar Museum of New England (74 Commonwealth Ave. Concord\, MA) \nIn partnership with Spring into West Concord Day
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/barefoot-books-spring-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Author Visit,children,Concert,Family,shop,West Concord
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SUMMARY:West Concord Green Thumb PLANT SALE!
DESCRIPTION:Join our 5th annual Plant Sale on “the Green” @ 13B Commonwealth Ave.\nHundreds of plants to choice from – from our gardens to yours!\nNatives\, perennials\, annuals. All reasonably priced…and coloring books for kids!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/west-concord-green-thumb-plant-sale/
LOCATION:West Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Local Business Event,outdoor,Sidewalk Sale,West Concord
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
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CREATED:20260507T185513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T185513Z
UID:10026034-1778929200-1778947200@www.livingconcord.com
SUMMARY:Central Street Swap Meet
DESCRIPTION:West Concord is having a community yard sale! \nWest Concord\, Saturday May 16. Rain day May 17. \n11 AM – 4 PM. \nOUR JUNK\, YOUR TREASURE!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/central-street-swap-meet/
LOCATION:West Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
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CREATED:20260416T140804Z
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UID:10025947-1778947200-1778954400@www.livingconcord.com
SUMMARY:CYT Main Stage: The Pied Piper
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS\n\n\nThe town of Hamelin has a big problem…rats! The famous Pied Piper comes to rid the town of the rats only to be cheated by the real rat in town\, the town councilor. Join Cassie and the kids of Hamlin as they chase down the Piper and prove that you really can make your own story and create your own world. \nThis story of gratefulness\, fairness and keeping promises has been told and retold over generations. Rediscover the Pied Piper in this engaging musical composed by Rene Pfister\, with book and lyrics by Rene Pfister and Jan Mankowsky.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/cyt-main-stage-the-pied-piper-5/
LOCATION:Concord Youth Theatre\, 53 Church St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Concord Orchestra presents “The Heavenly Life”
DESCRIPTION:The orchestra\, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow\, performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with Ann Moss as soprano soloist. A pre-concert talk is scheduled for 7:15pm. \nMahler’s Symphony No. 4 is a comparatively short work\, lasting less than an hour. The final movement of the symphony is a song “The Heavenly Life” with orchestral accompaniment\, sung by a soprano. The words\, which come from German folk poetry\, are about a child’s naïve view of heaven. \nIn the three movements that lead up to this song\, there are many pleasant tunes and the cozy sound of sleigh bells\, but there are disquieting passages as well. For example\, the second movement is a lively scherzo\, but the principal violin plays an eerie solo that represents the devil’s fiddle. The moving third movement contrasts the serenity of heaven with the struggles of earthly life. \nSoprano Ann Moss is an acclaimed recording artist\, chamber musician\, and champion of living composers. She has been a featured soloist with San Francisco Symphony\, SF Chamber Orchestra\, UC Berkeley Symphony\, SF Contemporary Music Players\, Music of Remembrance\, and the Ives\, Alexander\, Lydian and Hausmann String Quartets. \nTickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free. For tickets and information\, call 978-369-4967 or visit https://www.concordorchestra.com/heavenly-life.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/the-concord-orchestra-presents-the-heavenly-life-2/
LOCATION:51 Walden
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPreviews: Friday\, April 24 & Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Playing: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 through Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street | Concord\, MA \nHairspray\, the Tony award winner based on the John Waters film\, is a 1960s musical piled bouffant-high with revolutionary joy. Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show has come true\, but this determined teen won’t just do the twist and the mashed potato: she’ll use her star power to integrate Baltimore’s TV network to a swingin’ soundtrack! The Color Purple choreographer Najee Brown makes his Umbrella directing debut with this big-hearted celebration of what happens when everyone gets a chance to dance. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM (with an exception for a 6:30 PM performance Sunday\, May 3). \nSpecial KidCare Shows on May 3 and May 17 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances. \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters. \nHAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.org.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/hairspray-at-the-umbrella-arts-center-10/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Family,Night Out,Performing Arts Event,Theater,Umbrella Arts,Umbrella Performing Arts
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