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SUMMARY:Basic Beading: Stackable Stretch Bracelets
DESCRIPTION:Create a stack of stylish\, custom stretch bracelets using beautiful gemstones\, sparkling crystals\, colorful seed beads\, and metal accents. We’ll cover everything from bead selection and design ideas to sizing\, tools\, and more in this beginner-friendly class. Learn basic beading techniques\, knotting\, and how to finish your bracelets neatly. Whether you’re crafting something special for yourself or as a thoughtful gift\, you’ll leave with a gorgeous set of bracelets and the skills to continue beading on your own.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/basic-beading-stackable-stretch-bracelets/
LOCATION:Concord-Carlisle High School\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night in Concord
DESCRIPTION:Looking for some fun!? Play our 6 fabulous rounds of original\, brain-teasing trivia with no cover fee. \nEnjoy The Colonial Inn’s full bar/apps/ dinner menu. So get your friends\, neighbors\, or co-workers together\, make an unstoppable team (up to 6)\, and test your collective grasp on humanity! \nFollow @tom_rutledge_presents for trivia dates\, clues\, and general important nonsense \nNow every first Thursday of the Month! \n• 7pm (pre-game) \n•  7:30-9pm (game on) \n• Concord’s Colonial Inn @concordscolonialinn \n 
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/trivia-night-in-concord-8/
LOCATION:Concord’s Colonial Inn\, 48 Monument Square\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bat Boy: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 – November 8\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE STORY: Half-bat\, half-boy\, ripped from the tabloid headlines\, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy\, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian\, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly\, and reviled by the locals\, mild-mannered “Edgar” searches fiercely for a place he can truly be himself. Set to an eclectic pop-rock score by Laurence O’Keefe (Legally Blonde\, Heathers the Musical)\, Edgar’s wild journey is a hilarious satire and an offbeat fable for the outsider in all of us. \nBAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences\, teens and up. Learn more at theUmbrellaArts.org/bat-boy \nCALENDAR:\n– Playing: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\n– Previews: Friday & Saturday\, September 25 & 26\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID\n– Press Opening: Sunday\, September 27\, 3:00 PM\n– KidCare: Sunday\, September 18\, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required) \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:\n– Preview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org.\n– Press Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production.\n– This Halloween\, start the spookiest night of the year with us in haunting\, historic Concord! October 31 show attendees will enjoy a photobooth experience at our step-and-repeat\, a costume contest with bloody good prizes\, a la carte themed concessions and drinks\, and a mini art bazaar filled with spooky arts and oddities.\n– KidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nStory and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe\nLicensed under agreement with Weekly World News\nDirected by Jeremy Johnson
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/bat-boy-the-musical-4/
LOCATION:Umbrella Arts\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Gather Where History was Made!
DESCRIPTION:Time to reserve your space for holiday gatherings!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/gather-where-history-was-made-2/
LOCATION:Wright Tavern\, 2 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:celebration,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Nine Ballot Questions. Two Hours. Let’s Go.
DESCRIPTION:Nine statewide ballot questions are headed to Massachusetts voters this November. If the thought of researching all nine has you wondering where to begin\, we can help. Evan Horowitz\, Executive Director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University\, returns to LWVCC to guide us through the questions and what a YES or NO vote would mean. Drawing on cSPA’s nonpartisan research\, he will break down the proposals\, the arguments on both sides\, and their potential impact. Join us for a fast-paced\, informative First Friday designed to help you head to the polls knowing what you’re voting on.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/nine-ballot-questions-two-hours-lets-go/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Election,league of women voters,Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T150000
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SUMMARY:Book Repair Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have a favorite book with torn pages\, a loose cover\, or minor binding issues? Bring it to our Book Repair Workshop and learn simple mending techniques with book conservator Luisa Granitto. Participants can bring one or two books for hands-on practice repairing torn pages and loose hinges using archival materials. You’ll also learn how to make an archival “phase box” to protect a family heirloom. Registration opens September 1st.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/book-repair-workshop/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Class or Workshop,Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T193000
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SUMMARY:Concord Conservatory of Music Presents: Music & Beer
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 2\, 2026\, 7:30 pm at 51 Walden \nThe Perfect Harmony of Beer and Music\nWhat do a masterfully crafted brew and a brilliant piece of music have in common? More than you might think. \nPresented by Keith Kirchoff\, founder of Original Gravity and curator of the evening’s musical program\, and Allen Quinn\, brewer and co-owner of Armory’s Tomb\, this interactive event explores the fascinating connections between sound and taste. Together\, they will guide audiences through a series of carefully selected beer and music pairings\, sharing insights into the brewing process\, the artistry behind the music\, and how each enhances the other. \nFeaturing award-winning musicians Angel Valchinov\, Joseph Cracolici\, and Ai-Ying Chiu\, this immersive evening invites you to discover how rhythm\, texture\, tempo\, and tone can transform the way we experience flavor\, creating a multi-sensory journey unlike any other. \nAs you sample both throughout the night\, you’ll discover surprising connections between the art of brewing and the art of music-making. Like composers balancing melody\, harmony\, and rhythm\, brewers blend ingredients to create distinctive flavors\, textures\, and character. You may find that a bright\, lively beer complements the energy of a sparkling musical work\, while a darker\, richer brew enhances the depth and warmth of a more reflective piece. \nWhether you’re a craft beer enthusiast\, a music lover\, or simply curious about the connections between taste and sound\, this event offers a fresh and engaging way to experience chamber music. \n*Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. \nCome sip\, listen\, compare\, discuss\, and discover the unexpected harmony between beer and music. \nPurchase tickets online ($50) *21+ Valid photo ID matching the ticket holder’s name will be required at the door for entry/tasting. \nNote: For groups of 8 or more wishing to sit together\, please contact Elaine at elawrence@concordconservatory.org. \nSpecial thanks to our featured brewery\, Armory’s Tomb!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/concord-conservatory-of-music-presents-music-beer/
LOCATION:51 Walden
CATEGORIES:Adult,Art/Culture,Concert,Music,West Concord
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T193000
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SUMMARY:Bat Boy: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 – November 8\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE STORY: Half-bat\, half-boy\, ripped from the tabloid headlines\, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy\, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian\, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly\, and reviled by the locals\, mild-mannered “Edgar” searches fiercely for a place he can truly be himself. Set to an eclectic pop-rock score by Laurence O’Keefe (Legally Blonde\, Heathers the Musical)\, Edgar’s wild journey is a hilarious satire and an offbeat fable for the outsider in all of us. \nBAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences\, teens and up. Learn more at theUmbrellaArts.org/bat-boy \nCALENDAR:\n– Playing: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\n– Previews: Friday & Saturday\, September 25 & 26\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID\n– Press Opening: Sunday\, September 27\, 3:00 PM\n– KidCare: Sunday\, September 18\, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required) \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:\n– Preview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org.\n– Press Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production.\n– This Halloween\, start the spookiest night of the year with us in haunting\, historic Concord! October 31 show attendees will enjoy a photobooth experience at our step-and-repeat\, a costume contest with bloody good prizes\, a la carte themed concessions and drinks\, and a mini art bazaar filled with spooky arts and oddities.\n– KidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nStory and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe\nLicensed under agreement with Weekly World News\nDirected by Jeremy Johnson
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/bat-boy-the-musical-7/
LOCATION:Umbrella Arts\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Harvest Festival at Verrill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join Emerson Health at Verrill Farm for a fun-filled Harvest Festival benefiting Emerson Pediatric Care! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fall fun\, including games and prizes\, pumpkin picking\, hayrides\, food\, music\, animal visits\, and more. \nThe festival takes place Saturday\, October 3\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Verrill Farm. Advance tickets are available for purchase\, with proceeds supporting Emerson Pediatric Care.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/harvest-festival-at-verrill-farm/
LOCATION:Verrill Farm\, 11 Wheeler Road\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T130000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Earthworms in Managed Landscapes: Impact and Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Jumping worms have garnered a lot of interest from the public in recent years. Presenter Dr. Olga Kostromytska will teach us about the identification and biology of invasive earthworms in MA\, and their role in and impact on urban landscapes. In particular\, she will discuss the “crazy/jumping worm” species (Amynthas spp.) that has many homeowners in MA and New England concerned. She will also share updates about her current research. \nAbout the Presenter: \nExtension Assistant Professor Olga Kostromytska received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Entomology from the University of Florida\, specializing in turf entomology. Since 2010\, she has worked as a post-doctoral researcher at Rutgers University\, focusing on biology and management of annual bluegrass weevil\, a destructive pest on golf courses. She was worked on projects studying host plant resistance\, insecticide resistance\, biocontrol options\, chemical ecology and reproductive diapause of annual bluegrass weevil. Other research interests include biology and management of white grubs\, mole crickets\, billbugs\, chinchbugs\, cutworms. \nShe joined University of Massachusetts in September 2018\, as an Extension faculty member. Her research program is centered on gaining better understanding of the biology and ecology of turfgrass insect pests\, developing sustainable management strategies with reduced insecticide applications\, investigating insecticide resistance mechanisms\, and developing resistance mitigation programs. \nThis program is offered in partnership with the Middlesex Conservation District.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/invasive-earthworms-in-managed-landscapes-impact-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Fowler Library\, 1322 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T190000
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SUMMARY:New Environmental Film Series in Carlisle This Fall
DESCRIPTION:Discover how everyday consumption and waste impact our planet and our health at a free three-part film series in Carlisle (First Religious Society\, 27 School St). Open to all\, including children 10+. \nNov 7 (7pm): Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics—exposes the environmental and health dangers of plastic pollution.\nDec 12 (7pm): Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story—explores the vast systemic food waste from stores\, farms\, and our own kitchens and the environmental damage it causes. \nEnjoy complimentary refreshments and stay for a post-film community Q&A.\nCo-sponsored by Carlisle’s Transfer Station Action Committee (TSAC)\, Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC)\, the First Religious Society (FRS) Environmental Action Committee\, and the Gleason Public Library. Contact TSAC member Julie Kleyn (kleynjulie@gmail.com) for more details.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/new-environmental-film-series-in-carlisle-this-fall-2/
LOCATION:Carlisle First Religious Society\, 27 School Street\, Carlisle\, MA\, 01741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carlisle,environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T213000
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SUMMARY:Bat Boy: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 – November 8\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE STORY: Half-bat\, half-boy\, ripped from the tabloid headlines\, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy\, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian\, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly\, and reviled by the locals\, mild-mannered “Edgar” searches fiercely for a place he can truly be himself. Set to an eclectic pop-rock score by Laurence O’Keefe (Legally Blonde\, Heathers the Musical)\, Edgar’s wild journey is a hilarious satire and an offbeat fable for the outsider in all of us. \nBAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences\, teens and up. Learn more at theUmbrellaArts.org/bat-boy \nCALENDAR:\n– Playing: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\n– Previews: Friday & Saturday\, September 25 & 26\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID\n– Press Opening: Sunday\, September 27\, 3:00 PM\n– KidCare: Sunday\, September 18\, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required) \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:\n– Preview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org.\n– Press Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production.\n– This Halloween\, start the spookiest night of the year with us in haunting\, historic Concord! October 31 show attendees will enjoy a photobooth experience at our step-and-repeat\, a costume contest with bloody good prizes\, a la carte themed concessions and drinks\, and a mini art bazaar filled with spooky arts and oddities.\n– KidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nStory and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe\nLicensed under agreement with Weekly World News\nDirected by Jeremy Johnson
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/bat-boy-the-musical-9/
LOCATION:Umbrella Arts\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
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SUMMARY:Call for arts funding applications
DESCRIPTION:Got a great idea for a project in the arts\, humanities\, or sciences that can benefit the Concord community? From Sept. 1- Oct. 15 the Concord Cultural Council will accept grant applications for presentations in the performing and visual arts\, literature\, and educational programs in nature\, science\, culture\, or technologyh. Preference given to applicants who live or work in Concord. Information and application: bit.ly/3SbY3EL. Quesstions? Email us at concordmaculturalcouncil@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/call-for-arts-funding-applications-5/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T200000
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SUMMARY:Joint Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 6\, 6 – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \nExperience colorful\, purposeful art that will awe and inspire\, and celebrate all four of our Fall Gallery Artists at this free joint opening reception at Umbrella Arts. \nEnjoy light refreshments as you browse the three indoor gallery spaces and hear from all the artists about their process\, vision\, and body of work that is on display indoors and at the outdoor Art Ramble at nearby Hapgood Wright Town Forest. \nThe mediums of mosaic\, mixed media\, textile sculpture\, and ceramic installation are all represented in this fall’s free visual arts exhibitions:\nOn Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher\nMenjunje/Amalgamation: An Exploration of Language and Identity by Shelly “Lola” Freund\nWhorl: Vertical Gallery Activation by Debra Fleury\nDisperse: 2026 Art Ramble by Helen Duncan
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/joint-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Umbrella Arts\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,exhibit,free,Umbrella Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260909T013023Z
CREATED:20260909T013023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T013023Z
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SUMMARY:Call for arts funding applications
DESCRIPTION:Got a great idea for a project in the arts\, humanities\, or sciences that can benefit the Concord community? From Sept. 1- Oct. 15 the Concord Cultural Council will accept grant applications for presentations in the performing and visual arts\, literature\, and educational programs in nature\, science\, culture\, or technologyh. Preference given to applicants who live or work in Concord. Information and application: bit.ly/3SbY3EL. Quesstions? Email us at concordmaculturalcouncil@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/call-for-arts-funding-applications-6/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260909T004650Z
CREATED:20260909T004650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T004650Z
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SUMMARY:Concord Market Lunch and Mahong Drop ins - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for drop-in Mahjong and a light lunch on Thursdays this Fall at Concord Market! This is not a league ticket\, but will take place during our league. \nThursdays 11:30-1:30 \n9/17\, 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22 \nLight lunch and non-alcoholic beverages included. \nNo instruction provided. Tickets are transferrable with 48 hour notice\, but non-refundable.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/concord-market-lunch-and-mahong-drop-ins-fall-2026-4/
LOCATION:concord market\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T213000
DTSTAMP:20260909T012454Z
CREATED:20260909T012327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T012454Z
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SUMMARY:Bat Boy: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL | September 25 – November 8\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE STORY: Half-bat\, half-boy\, ripped from the tabloid headlines\, and thrust into the spotlight! In this camp horror comedy\, a misunderstood monster seeks a place to belong. Taken in by a veterinarian\, endeared to his adopted sister Shelly\, and reviled by the locals\, mild-mannered “Edgar” searches fiercely for a place he can truly be himself. Set to an eclectic pop-rock score by Laurence O’Keefe (Legally Blonde\, Heathers the Musical)\, Edgar’s wild journey is a hilarious satire and an offbeat fable for the outsider in all of us. \nBAT BOY: THE MUSICAL is recommended for mature audiences\, teens and up. Learn more at theUmbrellaArts.org/bat-boy \nCALENDAR:\n– Playing: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\n– Previews: Friday & Saturday\, September 25 & 26\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advanced purchase and valid school ID\n– Press Opening: Sunday\, September 27\, 3:00 PM\n– KidCare: Sunday\, September 18\, 5:30 PM (pre-registration required) \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:\n– Preview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org.\n– Press Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production.\n– This Halloween\, start the spookiest night of the year with us in haunting\, historic Concord! October 31 show attendees will enjoy a photobooth experience at our step-and-repeat\, a costume contest with bloody good prizes\, a la carte themed concessions and drinks\, and a mini art bazaar filled with spooky arts and oddities.\n– KidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nStory and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming\nMusic and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe\nLicensed under agreement with Weekly World News\nDirected by Jeremy Johnson
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/bat-boy-the-musical-5/
LOCATION:Umbrella Arts\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260923T105923Z
CREATED:20260923T105923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T105923Z
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SUMMARY:Gather Where History was Made!
DESCRIPTION:Time to reserve your space for holiday gatherings!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/gather-where-history-was-made-3/
LOCATION:Wright Tavern\, 2 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:celebration,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T220000
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SUMMARY:"I AND YOU" opens at The Umbrella
DESCRIPTION:Umbrella Arts presents… I AND YOU\, playing October 9 – November 22\, 2026 in Concord\, MA \nTHE STORY:\nA homebound teen and an unexpected visitor clash over a Walt Whitman assignment that will lead them to a stunning epiphany. Caroline is sharp-witted\, guarded\, and sardonic as Anthony is athletic\, sensitive\, and popular\, but as they debate ecstatic poetry\, life and love\, youth and mortality\, they discover they are more connected than they may seem. A luminous play from America’s most-produced playwright Lauren Gunderson\, I and You is a genuinely funny\, deeply moving ode to all the unseen ways we are connected. \nCALENDAR:\nPlaying: Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM (with exceptions for select performance times)\nPreviews: Friday & Saturday\, October 9 & 10\, 7:30 PM\, free for students and educators with advance purchase and valid school ID\nPress Opening: Sunday\, October 11\, 6:00 PM\nKidCare: Sunday\, October 18\, 2:00 PM \nABOUT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES:\nPreview performances are free for students and educators with advance reservation and a valid form of school ID! For details about how to claim your ticket(s)\, contact Learn@theUmbrellaArts.org. \nPress Openings are for members of the press\, yes\, as well as subscribers\, friends\, family\, the most passionate theater lovers\, and ardent arts supporters. Join us in the lobby after the show for refreshments\, including a beautiful celebration cake themed to the production. \nKidCare is Umbrella Arts’ program that invites caregivers to attend select performances while their child(ren) engage in production-inspired art activities on-site. It’s better access to cultural events\, plus a shared arts experience for families to talk about on the way home. \nBy Lauren Gunderson\nDirected by Michelle Aguillon \nI AND YOU is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.ConcordTheatricals.com \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/i-and-you-opens-at-the-umbrella/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260923T012029Z
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SUMMARY:Beer Garden at Wright Tavern
DESCRIPTION:It will be a time to celebrate October and “Get Out the Vote.”\nFood\, drinks\, music and friends will be there.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/beer-garden-at-wright-tavern/
LOCATION:Wright Tavern\, 2 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:celebration,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260829T234759Z
CREATED:20260829T234759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T234759Z
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SUMMARY:Free Family Days at The Umbrella
DESCRIPTION:Come to Umbrella Arts for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. \nRegistration appreciated (not required). \n\n\n\n\nMark your calendars and register for the upcoming sessions! Saturday\, October 10: 2:00 – 4:00 PM\nSaturday\, November 14: 2:00 – 4:00 PM\nSaturday\, December 5: 1:00 – 4:00 PM\nSunday\, December 6: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/free-family-days-at-the-umbrella-2/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow St.\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260923T011012Z
CREATED:20260923T011012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T011012Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Art: A Free Family Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 10 from 2 – 4 PM for an afternoon filled with art\, crafts\, and fun as we open up our galleries for Free Family Day! View our open gallery spaces featuring three new Fall exhibitions and participate in free drop-in crafts with our exhibiting artists\, including artist-led tours of this year’s Concord Art Ramble! \nProgramming:\nMosaic Coaster Making with Cynthia Fisher in Room 201\, Drop-in 2-4pm\nArtist Walk and Talk with Helen Duncan in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest\nTours take place at 2pm\, 2:30pm\, 3:00pm\, and 3:30pm\nFingerprint Painting with Shelly Freund in Room 223\, Drop-in 2-4pm\nEnergy Drawing in The Gallery Space with Debra Fleury\, Drop-in 2-4pm\nEducation Teacher event TBD \nAll galleries and activities free and open to all.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/autumn-art-a-free-family-day-event/
LOCATION:Umbrella Arts\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture,Family,free,Umbrella Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Umbrella Arts":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260909T013157Z
CREATED:20260909T013047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T013157Z
UID:10026295-1791763200-1791849599@www.livingconcord.com
SUMMARY:Call for arts funding applications
DESCRIPTION:Got a great idea for a project in the arts\, humanities\, or sciences that can benefit the Concord community? From Sept. 1- Oct. 15 the Concord Cultural Council will accept grant applications for presentations in the performing and visual arts\, literature\, and educational programs in nature\, science\, culture\, or technology. Preference given to applicants who live or work in Concord. Information and application: bit.ly/3SbY3EL. Questions? Email us at concordmaculturalcouncil@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/call-for-arts-funding-applications-7/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art/Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260901T202847Z
CREATED:20260901T202847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T202847Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples' Day Family Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a program and performance with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers\, a group of musicians and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod and Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard on Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Participate in the performance of eastern social songs and dances.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/indigenous-peoples-day-family-program/
LOCATION:Concord Museum
CATEGORIES:Adult,Art/Culture,Author Visit,Concord Museum,Performing Arts Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260923T105951Z
CREATED:20260923T105951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T105951Z
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SUMMARY:Gather Where History was Made!
DESCRIPTION:Time to reserve your space for holiday gatherings!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/gather-where-history-was-made-4/
LOCATION:Wright Tavern\, 2 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:celebration,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260909T004713Z
CREATED:20260909T004713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T004713Z
UID:10026280-1792063800-1792071000@www.livingconcord.com
SUMMARY:Concord Market Lunch and Mahong Drop ins - Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for drop-in Mahjong and a light lunch on Thursdays this Fall at Concord Market! This is not a league ticket\, but will take place during our league. \nThursdays 11:30-1:30 \n9/17\, 9/24\, 10/1\, 10/8\, 10/15\, 10/22 \nLight lunch and non-alcoholic beverages included. \nNo instruction provided. Tickets are transferrable with 48 hour notice\, but non-refundable.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/concord-market-lunch-and-mahong-drop-ins-fall-2026-5/
LOCATION:concord market\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260923T123722Z
CREATED:20260917T202637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T123722Z
UID:10026323-1792081800-1792092600@www.livingconcord.com
SUMMARY:Antiques Roadshow at Farfalle
DESCRIPTION:JLS Art and Antiques & Bobbi Benson Antiques are the headliners at this Farfalle Event at 26 Concord Crossing on Thursday\, October 15th. \nJoin us for a unique night of mistory\, discovery. and community \nDust off your family heirlooms\, flea market finds\, and attic treasures to discover the stories and value behind them. \nArtwork\, Ceramics\, Bronze \nBring your item and receive an informal appraisal with experienced antique dealers Bobbi Benson and Joy Moore. \nTickets: $20 pp. includes appraisal. \nLight bites & refreshments! \nScreenshot \n 
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/antiques-roadshow-at-farfalle/
LOCATION:Farfalle\, 26 Concord Crossing\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,shop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260923T102258Z
CREATED:20260923T102258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T102258Z
UID:10026330-1792087200-1792092600@www.livingconcord.com
SUMMARY:Concord Festival of Authors: Carla Kaplan\, Author of Troublemaker
DESCRIPTION:Join Carla Kaplan for a discussion of her newest book Troublemaker: the Fierce\, Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford. \nTroublemaker tells the wild and unlikely story of Jessica Mitford\, fifth of the six famous Mitford Girls\, a British aristocrat-turned-American Communist\, famous for exposés like The American Way of Death; this biography brings her astonishing self-transformation to life with a riveting\, often hilarious account of trading wealth and status for a life of radical activism. \nWho could predict that a British aristocrat would so energize American antifascist and civil rights struggles that Time magazine would crown her “Queen of the Muckrakers”? Jessica Mitford\, always known as Decca\, was brought up by an eccentric English family to marry well and reproduce her wealth and privilege\, not to advocate for the rights of others. Her beautiful sisters have been subjects of books and movies dedicated to their naughty\, glamorous lives. Decca ran away to America to forge a rebel’s life. \nAs this richly researched book details\, Decca broke the Mitford mold. Instead of settling for life as a professional Beauty\, she fought fascism in the Spanish Civil War\, became an American Communist and pioneered witty\, hugely popular journalism\, including her 1963 blockbuster The American Way of Death. \nDecca dedicated her life to social justice and proved herself an immensely effective ally\, but she also injected laughter into all her political work\, annoying some activists with her relentless antics but encouraging many others to find joy in the struggle. From famed baby doctor Benjamin Spock to best friend Maya Angelou\, her anti-authoritarian irreverence had a profound impact on American culture. \nMining extensive\, untapped sources\, and with nearly fifty new interviews\, Kaplan’s passionate biography beautifully illuminates how Decca’s hard-won and self-taught social empathy offers a powerful example of female freedom\, the dramatic\, novelistic story of an extraordinary woman of her time who is remarkably relevant and resonant today. \nBio: Carla Kaplan is the Davis Distinguished Professor of American Literature at Northeastern University. She has published seven books\, including Miss Anne in Harlem: The White Women of the Black Renaissance and Zora Neale Hurston: A Life in Letters—both New York Times Notable Books—and has written for such publications as The Los Angeles Times\, The New York Times\, Slate\, andThe Nation. \nKaplan has held fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities \, among others. She serves on the board of Biographers International Organization and isa Society of American Historians Fellow. Kaplan earned her PhD in English from Northwestern University. She divides her time between Boston and Cape Cod. \nFor more information\, please visit https://carlakaplan.com/. \nTo learn more about the Concord Festival of Authors\, please visit www.concordfestivalofauthors.org.
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/concord-festival-of-authors-carla-kaplan-author-of-troublemaker/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Author Visit,Library Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260917T193403Z
CREATED:20260917T193403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T193403Z
UID:10026321-1792231200-1792249200@www.livingconcord.com
SUMMARY:Discover West Concord Day
DESCRIPTION:Stroll the streets of West Concord stopping into the many varied and wonderful shops – for special sales\, food treats\, seasonal specials\, craft market\, as well!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/discover-west-concord-day/
LOCATION:West Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260923T102321Z
CREATED:20260923T102321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T102321Z
UID:10026331-1792245600-1792252800@www.livingconcord.com
SUMMARY:Concord Festival of Authors: Debut Authors Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library present The Debut Authors Panel 2026\, moderated by Danielle Bradley\, Writer-In-Residence at CFPL. This event is part of the 2026 Concord Festival of Authors. \nDebut Author Panelists: \nLaura Garden studied conservation biology in Yungaburra\, Queensland with the School for Field Studies\, where she fell in love with Australia. Garden is passionate about sustainable agriculture\, environmental justice\, and conservation. She has won several writing competitions\, including an award from Writer’s Digest\, as well as fellowships from Wesleyan and Harvard University. She was longlisted for the Minds Shine Bright Prize in Melbourne. She runs the substack “Writing in Work Gloves.” Garden has a Masters from Harvard and lives and works on a farm in Massachusetts. She is a CCHS alum. \nMeghana Mysore’s stories\, essays\, and poems have appeared in The Yale Review\, The Massachusetts Review\, The Audacity\, and more. She is the winner of the Barry Hannah Prize in Fiction. Mysore has been a Steinbeck Fellow and a scholar at McCormack Writing Center and Bread Loaf. She holds an MFA from Hollins University and a BA in English from Yale. Mysore has taught as visiting faculty at Amherst College and Bucknell University\, and is now an assistant professor of English at Randolph College. From Portland\, Oregon\, Meghana is a daughter of Indian immigrants and a lover of non-sequiturs and used bookstores. \nAbigail Savitch-Lew is a writer of fiction and nonfiction and an American of Jewish and Chinese (Ashkenazi and Toisanese) descent. She has a BA in literary arts from Brown University and an MFA in fiction from Rutgers University-Newark. She is the author of the novel Livonia Chow Mein\, and her short stories have been published in The Round\, Post Road\, The Best Teen Writing of 2010\, and The Apprentice Writer. Previously\, she was a staff reporter for City Limits\, an Asian American Writers’ Workshop Margins Fellow\, and an adjunct professor of creative writing at Rutgers. \nModerator: \nDanielle Bradley’s debut novel\, Crying in Baseball\, is forthcoming from Simon & Schuster’s Avid Reader Press in 2027. Her work has been supported by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council for creative individuals\, the McCormack Writing Center\, where she served as a 2025/2026 Reading Fellow\, and Meridians: feminism\, race\, transnationalism\, where she was selected as the winner of the 2025 Elizabeth Alexander Creative Writing Award. Danielle’s work appears in The Rumpus\, Indiana Review\, Colorado Review\, Salt Hill Journal\, the Brooklyn Rail\, and elsewhere. She holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and an MFA from the MFA for Poets and Writers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Bradley served as the 2026 Concord Free Public Library Writer in Residence and is very excited to return!
URL:https://www.livingconcord.com/event/concord-festival-of-authors-debut-authors-panel/
LOCATION:Fowler Library\, 1322 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Author Visit
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