CMS presents “Xanadu”

Concord, MA, United States

Performing March 3 – 5: Xanadu, Jr, a stage musical presented by the Concord Middle School, tells the story of Kira, a magical Greek muse who comes from Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California to inspire a local artist named Sonny in his quest to create the first roller disco.  Based on the 1980 film […]

Robin Hood

Concord Youth Theatre 53 Church St., Concord, MA, United States

Robin Hood, written by Rene Pfister’s and Jan Mankowsky’s is a re-telling of one of the most classic tales known. Robin and his band of “Merry Men” take the stage to rob from the rich and give to the poor. Hilarious scenes accompanied with delightful catchy tunes make for an extremely entertaining theatrical experience for […]

$17

The Homes of Henry David Thoreau – A Special Exhibition at Thoreau Farm

Thoreau Farm 341 Virginia Road, Concord, MA, United States

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings documenting Henry David Thoreau’s 19th-century homes and locale. Several images from this group were featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Discover Concord but the […]

$5

No Right to an Honest Living: A Conversation with Jacqueline Jones and Kellie Carter Jackson

Concord Museum

Jacqueline Jones, professor emerita from the University of Texas and past president of the American Historical Association joins us for a conversation on her newest book No Right to an Honest Living: The Struggles of Boston Black Workers during the Civil War Era with historian Kellie Carter Jackson. Highlighting the everyday struggles of ordinary Black […]

$2

Winter Wonders Tactile Tuesday Playgroup

Nashoba Brooks School 200 Strawberry Hill Rd, Concord, MA, United States

Join us in the Sureau Family Discovery Barn for a weekly Tactile/Sensory Playgroup for ages 1 +. We will gather together at sensory stations for social and interactive play! Join us for sensory play to help children learn independent play skills, life skills, and fine motor skills. Drop in from 9:00-9:45 a.m. for the fun […]

Free

IN PERSON: Portrait Drawing From Life in Charcoal (Early Spring Session)

Concord Art 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

All Levels The portrait is an engaging subject to explore through new drawing mediums and styles. In this class, students will work with a combination of vine sticks, compressed charcoal and charcoal pencils. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, Cyrus will guide you step-by-step through the process, working from the general large shapes to the specific […]

In Person: Approaches to the Figure (Early Spring Session)

Concord Art 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

All Levels Welcome Our subjects will be a live model and inspiring works of art. Using both drawing and painting media we’ll practice different approaches which focus your attention on simplifying the figure in space. Relying on observation, we’ll explore ways to establish correct proportions and create strong compositions. Emphasis is on the difference between […]

Being with Grief

Be Well Be Here Concord, MA, United States

Grief is hard. Yet, after loss, we continue to Be Here on the path. Join us to tend to your inner garden of emotions through simple self-care practices that help you Be Well with kindness and compassion as you journey forth. BWBH’s Being with Grief sessions mindfully co-create a sustaining space to examine how loss […]

Three Week Painting Series with Namrata Siviya

Suzan Baldoumas Studio Carlisle, MA, United States

Practice your painting skills using your choice of water based paint . Learn to paint freely and boldly while we will go over the basics of painting like composition, values and color. The focus of this series will be to connect with your intuitive voice and paint from your heart. All levels are welcome!

$105 – $135

In Person: Watercolor Painting from Photographs

Concord Art 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

For beginning and intermediate artists. This in-depth 6-week Tuesday evening class is perfect for beginning and intermediate painters who want to expand their knowledge and experience with the watercolor medium. Topics covered include materials, composition, washes, values, color mixing and more. Also discussed will be various painting strategies, tips, tools, and advanced textural techniques. While […]