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SUMMARY:Arnold Arboretum\, Jamaica Plain - Tour!
DESCRIPTION:The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is a museum of trees teaching the world about plants. Join the COA as we drive through acres of green and walk among the flowers. After our visit to the Arboretum\, we will stop for lunch at Pepe’s Pizza at the Chestnut Hill Mall. We’ll return to Concord by 3:00 PM. The cost of $35 includes transportation and lunch. Space is limited. Please call to sign up at 978-318-3020 starting May 1st.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/arnold-arboretum-jamaica-plain-tour/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior
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SUMMARY:Library Walking Club
DESCRIPTION:Let’s move together! Join Concord Free Public Library staff to start your week with a walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Friends from Concord Recreation will join us to lead light stretching (starting around 8:45 AM) and to walk with us. Wear your sneakers\, grab your walking poles\, and bring a friend. All walking paces welcome. \nWe will meet at the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail parking lot\, near 50 Beharrell St\, just beyond the Poetry Phone and the Minuteman Bike Share. So that we know to wait for you and to provide any weather-related updates\, please register: cfpl.info/events. We will start walking by 9:05\, so please do your best to arrive on time! \nQuestions? Email: fowler@concordlibrary.org or call 978-318-3350.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/library-walking-club-4/
LOCATION:West Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:fitness / exercise,Library Event
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SUMMARY:More Joy\, Less Oy!
DESCRIPTION:More Joy\, Less Oy is back! Join us for an afternoon of connection\, laughter\, and storytelling. We will feature Moth-style true stories told live by members of the community that provide unique fragments of our daily experiences — heartfelt\, funny\, and drawn from the moments that stick with us.The theme of the event is traditions — the ones we inherit\, the ones we create\, and the ones that evolve over time. Come for the stories\, and meet new people while you’re at it\, as we celebrate the warmth\, humor\, and resilience woven through everyday life and friendship. Free. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/more-joy-less-oy/
LOCATION:CCHS\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture
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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-6/
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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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/
LOCATION:51 Walden
CATEGORIES:Music
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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-3/
LOCATION:Concord Youth Theatre\, 53 Church St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Guided Tours of the Ralph Waldo Emerson House
DESCRIPTION:“In no other author can we get so close to the whole of the American spirit.”\n\nJames Truslow Adams\, historian \nThe Ralph Waldo Emerson House was home to the writer from 1835 until his death in 1882. It was from here that Emerson established himself as an essayist\, lecturer and poet\, writing most of his enduring works at the round table in his study. \nAt the center of a renaissance in American ideas\, the Emerson House saw the comings and goings of many of the literary and intellectual figures of the 19th century. Today\, a National Historic Landmark\, the house and grounds remain much as they were in Emerson’s lifetime. A unique blend of family home\, museum and pilgrimage site\, the Emerson House continues to draw visitors from around the world. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: rwema.org/events \nDATE: Sunday\, May 17 \nTIME: 1 – 4 PM; Tours begin on the hour. \nLOCATION: Ralph Waldo Emerson House\, 28 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nACCESS: The Emerson House is not wheelchair accessible. No public restrooms are available.emer \n  \nPhoto courtesy of the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association \nThis program is offered by the Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association 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/guided-tours-of-the-ralph-waldo-emerson-house/
LOCATION:Emerson House
CATEGORIES:Freedom's Way National Heritage Area,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T170058Z
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SUMMARY:15th Anniversary: The Robbins House Move
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we mark the 15th anniversary of a milestone moment in Concord’s history—the relocation of the Robinson/Garrison family home to its current site and the opening of The Robbins House museum. The program includes a conversation with those who played a key role in the relocation\, offering firsthand perspectives and stories from this important moment in the site’s history\, as well as a special appearance by the Concord Minute Men. \nOriginally built in the early 1820s\, the house was home to members of the Robbins and Garrison families\, descendants of formerly enslaved people who established lives rooted in independence\, land ownership\, and community. After standing for decades at a different location\, the house was saved from demolition in 2010 and carefully moved to Monument Street\, where it was restored and opened to the public as a museum in 2011.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/15th-anniversary-the-robbins-house-move/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community,Concord Visitor Center,Concord250,History,robbins house
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SUMMARY:Birding in Thoreau's Footsteps with Peter Alden & Lillian Stokes - On May 9 & 17
DESCRIPTION:dJoin local ornithologist\, author\, and naturalist Peter Alden for a guided bird walk at Walden Pond. These walks take place Saturday\, May 9 OR Sunday\, May 17\, from 8:00-10:30am\, and will meet at the Visitors Center. \nAlden is the author of Audubon’s Field Guide to New England. Peter will be joined by friend and frequent collaborator Lillian Stokes. Stokes has coauthored over 35 field guides. \nGood walking shoes\, water\, binoculars\, and bug spray are required. We hope to see you there.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/birding-in-thoreaus-footsteps-with-peter-alden-lillian-stokes-on-may-9-17-2/
LOCATION:Walden Pond Visitor Center\, 915 Walden Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,outdoor
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SUMMARY:Birding in Thoreau's Footsteps with Peter Alden and Lillian Stokes
DESCRIPTION:Join local ornithologist\, author\, and naturalist Peter Alden for a guided walk at Walden.\nAlden is the author of Audubon’s Field Guide to New England. Peter will be joined by friend\nand frequent collaborator Lillian Stokes. Stokes has coauthored over 35 field guides.\nGood walking shoes\, water\, binoculars\, and bug spray are required.\nThis program is for ages 12+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.\nQuestions? Email walden.programs@mass.gov or call 978-405-2082.\nThis program is free; no registration required. Regular parking fees apply.\nCo-sponsored by Friends of Walden Pond.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/birding-in-thoreaus-footsteps-with-peter-alden-and-lillian-stokes-2/
LOCATION:walden pond state reservation\, 915 Walden Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class or Workshop,Freedom's Way National Heritage Area,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T220000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T105840Z
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SUMMARY:Hidden Gems from Guitar Museum of New England
DESCRIPTION:Special spring special pop-up exhibition and events series previewing the design\, approach and exhibitions of the future Guitar Museum of New England in West Concord\, the first and only permanently installed museum in the Americas exclusively dedicated to the guitar and find luthier craft.\n\n\nEvents range from master luthier and curator talks\, musical performances\, examples drawn from several distinctive guitar collections\, and architectural and animated renderings of the future museum building. \nSpace is limited for some events and require RSVP online. Updates and event registration available at GuitarMuseum.org/events \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 | 4 – 8 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Youth Theatre":MAILTO:hkidder@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
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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:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
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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/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Author Visit,children,Concert,Family,shop,West Concord
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193151
CREATED:20260505T183440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T183440Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T213000
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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-2/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T210000
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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-2/
LOCATION:Concord Youth Theatre\, 53 Church St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T220000
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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-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T193151
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SUMMARY:Leading with Dignity  Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Leading with Dignity \nWORKSHOP SERIES \nat Harvey Wheeler Community Center \n1276 Main Street\, West Concord \nFree and open to the public \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin internationally recognized dignity expert Donna Hicks for a three-session workshop introducing practical tools from the Dignity Model to improve relationships at home\, at work and throughout the community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 16 6:30-8:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 14 6:30-8:30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 11 6:30-8:30pm
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/leading-with-dignity-workshop-series-2/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:“America’s Founding Myths…And What REALLY Happened” Book Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the official launch party for our biggest book of the year!\n\n\nHave you ever wondered… Did Christopher Columbus REALLY discover America? What REALLY happened at the first Thanksgiving? Did Paul Revere REALLY shout “The British are coming!”? It’s time to pull the curtain back on these well-known myths to find out what REALLY happened and where these stories we’ve heard over and over again came from. \nJoin us along with other movers and shakers in the publishing community to celebrate information literacy and America’s 250th anniversary with this exploration of the best-known stories about the founding of the United States. \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: Thursday\, May 14 \nTIME: 6 – 8 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/americas-founding-mythsand-what-really-happened-book-launch-party/
LOCATION:Barefoot Books
CATEGORIES:Author Visit,celebration,Community,Family,Freedom's Way National Heritage Area,Hidden Treasures
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T203154Z
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga with Erica at the Main Library
DESCRIPTION:Join local yoga instructor Erica for yoga with a chair. If you’ve felt that yoga is too challenging or you struggle to get on and off the floor\, this class could be great for you. We will explore all the benefits of yoga in a supportive way using a chair. We will strengthen\, balance\, and stretch our bodies\, find stillness in our minds\, and fullness in our breath all while using a chair to explore traditional yoga poses and functional movement exercises. Options will be given for students to remain seated the whole class\, or to explore some standing poses throughout. \nBio: A yoga student for 20 years and a teacher for over 18 years\, Erica’s classes are uplifting and playful\, yet rooted in functional movement and the great inquiry of the self. In addition to being a yoga teacher\, Erica is an acupressure practitioner and has studied anatomy\, therapeutics and functional movement extensively. She is passionate about working with the prenatal and postnatal community. When not on the mat\, she can be found with her family\, her camera\, and nature! \nThe Concord Free Public Library is committed to providing everyone with unimpeded access to our resources\, programs\, and services. Learn more about accessibility at our libraries. You can also email our administration team or give us a call at either of our libraries to request additional accommodations. \nThe Concord Free Public Library’s programs are free to the public thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/chair-yoga-with-erica-at-the-main-library-2/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
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SUMMARY:This Land is Your Land
DESCRIPTION:Historian Beverly Gage discusses This Land Is Your Land\, a sweeping examination of American democracy\, protest\, and power. Drawing on vivid stories and deep research\, Gage traces how struggles over rights\, belonging\, and national identity have shaped the nation and why those struggles continue to matter today. \nSupported in part by Mass Humanities. \nMembers Free | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/this-land-is-your-land/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000
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SUMMARY:Blue Iris:  Haiku for a Spring Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Haiku is a short nature poem\, a moment of awareness that deeply connects to the natural world. Learn about haiku\, read many haiku of spring\, and try writing haiku using a fun\, easy prompt focusing images of spring including new buds\, mud\, sunlight and leaves. All are invited to this workshop by Jeannie Martin\, haiku poet\, teacher and retreat leader. No experience is necessary. Each participant will receive a copy of Jeannie Martin’s book\, Shaped by the Sun. Please call the COA to sign up at 978-318-3020 starting May 1st.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/blue-iris-haiku-for-a-spring-afternoon/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T120000
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SUMMARY:Planning Ahead for Extra Help - Without Giving Up Independence
DESCRIPTION:Waiting for a crisis can limit choices. This session will help you recognize early signs that you may need extra support\, understand how to involve your family in planning\, and learn how getting help can begin to preserve independence by reducing stress and uncertainty. This program is presented by Whitney Rohrer\, Director of Clinical Operations at Deaconess Abundant Life Services and a licensed Occupational Therapist with over 18 years of clinical experience. Please call to sign up at 978-318-3020 starting May 1st.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/planning-ahead-for-extra-help-without-giving-up-independence/
LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Senior
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SUMMARY:Library Walking Club
DESCRIPTION:Let’s move together! Join Concord Free Public Library staff to start your week with a walk along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Friends from Concord Recreation will join us to lead light stretching (starting around 8:45 AM) and to walk with us. Wear your sneakers\, grab your walking poles\, and bring a friend. All walking paces welcome. \nWe will meet at the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail parking lot\, near 50 Beharrell St\, just beyond the Poetry Phone and the Minuteman Bike Share. So that we know to wait for you and to provide any weather-related updates\, please register: cfpl.info/events. We will start walking by 9:05\, so please do your best to arrive on time! \nQuestions? Email: fowler@concordlibrary.org or call 978-318-3350.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/library-walking-club-3/
LOCATION:West Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:fitness / exercise,Library Event
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