Learn about Concord’s African-American history on this 90 minute walking tour (about 2 miles). Guests will visit sites around town highlighting Concord’s history around slavery, the first generation of freed African-Americans and Abolitionism in Concord. This tour was originally developed for the Concord Museum. Information on their current exhibits and hours, please visit www.concordmuseum.org This […]

Ready to revise? Let’s do it anyway! Revision is a mindful part of the writing process that allows us to reflect and reframe our initial narrative. Join master writing instructor and BWBH founder, Lara Wilson, to find more ease on the road to revision. For decades, Lara has helped countless esteemed writers more fully comprehend […]

Honor those you love and the memory of those lost in this Valentine’s Day mindful meditation session. We’ll explore the compassionate teachings of the late Zen monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, in celebration of his 95 years on earth leading peaceful practice. This will be followed by a gentle guided meditation that concludes with loving kindness […]

*New Menu as of 3/15/22* Every Tuesday we will be offering hot, homemade Cornish pasties starting at noon until we run out! Not sure what we’re talking about? Pasties are the national dish of Cornwall, England. They’re savory flaky pastry pockets filled with meat and vegetables. 🥕🥔🍖 It’s English comfort food at its finest!

The Corporators & Auxiliary of Emerson Hospital, in partnership with the Sudbury Senior Center, present a community discussion on heart health. Join the virtual event to learn more about the warning signs of cardiac distress, risk factors and prevention. Presenter Ginny Dow RN, BSN, BC, CCRP, FAACVPR, is a board certified cardiac rehab nurse and […]

February is American Heart Month. This month offers everyone an opportunity to pause and think about heart health and to promote your own heart health plan. The more you learn about your heart - how to take care of it and how to detect heart concerns - the better your chances of living a longer […]

COA volunteers Jan and Doug Muir return with another dynamic DVD series. Post Impressionism (roughly dated from 1886 to 1905) is a term coined in 1910 by the English art critic and painter Roger Fry and applied to the reaction against the naturalistic depiction of light and color of Impressionism. Although Paul Cezanne, Paul Gaugin, […]

Paul Rishell & Annie Raines will discuss the unique elements of acoustic and electric blues styles, and highlight the deep connection between the two. Using examples from the blues repertoire, they will work with students to demonstrate how blues music uses interlocking parts and special instrumental techniques to create a rich musical experience. For 25 […]

Whether you're familiar with The Nature Connection or not, come stop by on February 16 at Sanctuary (82 Main St, Maynard) to learn more about the therapeutic nature programing we offer and meet a hedgehog! The Nature Connection, founded in Concord in 1983, is a 501(c)(3) organization headquarter inside The Umbrella Arts Center. Nature Connection's […]

The Children’s Department at the Concord Free Public Library is partnering with Crossroads - a student organization created by Concord Carlisle High School students to offer monthly story and craft programs that focus on important cultural, social, and diverse topics. Children in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join as we delve into […]

Join Ed LeClair for another six-week series of Mindful Meditation classes on Zoom from Thursday, February 17th through March 24th at 4:00 PM. Many of us have stressful lives, and mindfulness is proven to have a positive impact on stress and anxiety. This course will help you develop a personal practice that will result in […]

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts ages 7-10. Join us for our Winter Wonders activity series for prospective students at Nashoba Brooks School. What owls live in Massachusetts? Join Ms. Russell, science teacher and naturalist to learn the different types of owl calls and go on an owl prowl to see what owls are active on the […]

Join us on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. for a discussion of authoritarian threats to democracy and what has worked in the past to defeat these threats. The evening will feature Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. The presentation by Prof. Ben-Ghiat will be followed by […]

The Beede Swim and Fitness Center and the Concord Free Public Library are teaming up to bring you Beede and Books. This is a free program available to all. Join us at the Beede Center for a Friday collaboration of reading and swimming. A librarian will read books at 11:30 am, then at 12:00 pm […]

HARVEY February 11–26, 2022 Directed by J. Mark Baumhardt This Pulitzer Prize winning comedy tells the story of the charming Elwood P. Dowd and his best friend Harvey … who happens to be a six-foot-tall invisible rabbit. Elwood's choice of friends doesn't mesh with his sister Veta's socialite lifestyle. To preserve the family's reputation, as […]

The Concord Players are pleased to present live theater with Mary Chases's Pulitzer Prize winning comedy "Harvey". Elwood P. Dowd is a middle-aged, somewhat eccentric, amiable man whose best friend is an invisible 6 foot tall rabbit named Harvey. To preserve the family reputation, Elwood's younger sister, Veta, turns to the staff at the local […]

We're sorry - This event is SOLD OUT The newest twist on Concord’s classic tour from the Concord Visitor Center is a 90-minute chocolate filled experience that will introduce guests to the downtown Concord area. The tour will touch on the town’s revolutionary and literary history while visiting sites such as The Milldam, Monument Square, […]

Saturday, February 19, 2022 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Online demonstration on Zoom FREE and open to the public Registration required, see below Join the Friends of Minute Man and Minute Man National Historical Park for a free online wool felting demonstration. Fiber artist and Minute Man volunteer, Martine Gorlier, will demonstrate how wool is […]

HARVEY February 11–26, 2022 Directed by J. Mark Baumhardt This Pulitzer Prize winning comedy tells the story of the charming Elwood P. Dowd and his best friend Harvey … who happens to be a six-foot-tall invisible rabbit. Elwood's choice of friends doesn't mesh with his sister Veta's socialite lifestyle. To preserve the family's reputation, as […]