To research books, films and articles, Sy Montgomery has been chased by an angry silverback gorilla in Zaire and bitten by a vampire bat in Costa Rica, worked in a pit crawling with 18,000 snakes in Manitoba and handled a wild tarantula in French Guiana. She has been deftly undressed by an orangutan in Borneo, […]

The Friends of the Concord Free Public Library invite you to celebrate National Poetry Month with acclaimed poets Kathleen Aguero and José Angel Araguz who will read from their newest collections and engage in a Q & A about the creative process and the role of poetry in their lives. Kathleen Aguero engages us with […]

April 15 - May 8, 2022 A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. Adapted by James Magruder Concept and Original […]

Mondays, Starting April 25th through June 6th 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, no class on May 30th. Join artist and educator Susan Borsuk Us, for a 6-session nature journaling exploratory practice. We will practice observation, grow curiosity & discover new ways to see through focused attention to the natural world. All levels of experience are […]

Pause for a FREE online 30-minute meditation on Tuesdays at lunchtime! Embodied mindfulness practitioner Lisa Lombardi leads a simple meditation practice that encourages the body to release stress while the mind seeks a moment of peace. Drop in to learn mindful wellness practices that become the restful part of every day.

Join Anke Voss, curator of the Library’s William Munroe’s Special Collections, on Tuesday, April 26th at 1:00 PM to learn more about the library's art collection and recent efforts to make it accessible virtually. The Concord Free Public Library is home to a unique art collection that emphasizes Concord’s history, people, and culture. From its […]

Annual Mary Lesneski Memorial Lecture Brown University professor, Gordon Wood, will discuss his new book, Power and Liberty: Constitutionalism in the American Revolution, in which he distills a lifetime of work on constitutional innovations during the Revolutionary era with historian Richard Brown of the University of Connecticut. Advanced registration is required.  This program is being […]

Join Delia Kay, the Director of Concord’s Department of Natural Resources, for a walk at Barrett’s Mill Farm. Named for the Barrett family grist and sawmills, once located near where the parking lot is now on Barrett ’s Mill Road, the area includes an active farmstead, an archaeological site, the Col. James Barrett House of […]

The Concord Free Public Library will host two free Zoom presentations on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 PM and Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 PM. These workshops will help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the summer productively to create a compelling college application. We will cover the college application process […]

On Wednesday, April 27th from 7 pm-8:15 pm at Willard Elementary School, Mr. Steve Goldberg, a Holocaust Historian will visit Concord to present his life’s work: My Friend Abe: A Holocaust Survivor's Story.    Abe's powerful story of survival during the Holocaust saw him taken from his family in Poland at age 13. For nearly […]

Professor Kerry Emanuel has focused his research on hurricane physics and was the first to investigate how long-term climate change might affect hurricane activity. He is co-director of MIT's Lorenz Center, a climate think tank devoted to basic, curiosity-driven climate research. He is the author of three books including What We Know About Climate Change, […]

Got Art? Downsizing? Redecorating? Moving? Support Concord Art by donating art and small treasures that you no longer have a place for – fine art (paintings, photography, prints, drawings, etc.), silver, crystal, vases, pottery, sculpture, objets de’art. EXCLUSIONS: furniture, lamps, rugs, books, jewelry, linens, weapons, stamps, coins, computers and electronics. Drop off these special treasures from […]

Are you contemplating divorce or already embarking on this life-changing journey? Divorce can be overwhelming and isolating. In this Zoom webinar, Joan Mankoff, divorce coach and licensed realtor, and Kathleen Young, mediator, life coach, and professional coach, will discuss considerations and approaches to separation and divorce that are best for you and your family. Mankoff, […]

Thursday, April 28th – Two Seatings - At 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM 🥄 🥄 🥄 🥄 🥄 🥄 🥄 🥄 🥄 🥄 🥄 🥄 🥄 The COA's annual sit-down Afternoon Tea Party is back! After two long years, we are finally digging out our beautiful china teacups, plates and tea pots for this very […]

Thursday April 28th 4:00-7:00 At Eden Pond - swim + leisure 93 Main St.   Eden Pond is hosting Concord Resident, Ukrainian- American jeweler Cameron Kulewicz, in a fund raising event to benefit The Ukrainian Education Platform (UEP).  UEP has been serving its community for over 20 years but since February 2022 has been working […]

IN PERSON: ART NIGHT Acrylic Floral Painting $45/pp LIMITED TO 7 April 28, 2022 6:30 - 9:00pm Enjoy wine and snacks while making an interesting and easy piece of art. Take home something amazing. New project every month; creative fun for everyone! $45 per person, open to the public! MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED TO ATTEND (Fee […]

About the event: On an autumn morning in 1849, Henry David Thoreau stepped out his front door to walk the beaches of Cape Cod. Over a century and a half later, Ben Shattuck does the same. With little more than a loaf of bread, brick of cheese, and a notebook, Shattuck sets out to retrace […]

The Concord Ag Committee presents: Farms of Concord Movie Night! Come join the Concord Ag Committee and your Concord Farmers on Thursday April 28th at 7:15pm for a free Farm Movie Night in the Verrill Farm Tent! We will be showing the short film "Concord Farms: Open for the Season" that was produced by Minuteman […]

Ready to deepen your understanding of mindfulness and meditation? This 4-session virtual series, beginning Thursday April 28th, is suitable for those interested in starting mindful meditation or those who would like to deepen their current practice. In community with others, join Meg Landers, LCSW, for an engaging virtual 4-week program consisting of mindful presentations, guided […]

Feel good to walk in the woods? Enhance your wellBeing through an engaged woodland experience at beautiful White Pond in Concord this spring. Join BWBH founder, Lara Wilson, for this simple practice of Being in the moment with nature, and feel the benefits of mindfully replenishing with intention. BWBH’s Wellness Walks are based on the […]

Open Studios 2022 Friday, April 29   12-6PM Saturday, April 30   11AM-5PM 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA 01742   ABOUT OPEN STUDIOS For 2022, we're delighted to be able to truly welcome you back to our studios following the current health safety guidelines, so SAVE THE DATES and check back for more program details soon, and follow The Umbrella […]

Concord-Carlisle Community Chest 75th  Anniversary Spring Celebration will be held the evening of Friday, April 29 at the new Sureau Family Discovery Barn at Nashoba Brooks School. Let's celebrate! #neighborshelpingneighbors

Mile Twelve is a fresh, hard-driving young band beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass. Fast gaining recognition for their outstanding performances in bluegrass and folk circles, Evan Murphy, Nate Sabat, BB Bowness, Ella Jordan, and Korey Brodsky write captivating songs and daring instrumental pieces from diverse influences. Banjo luminary Tony Trischka says, […]

April 15 - May 8, 2022 A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. Adapted by James Magruder Concept and Original […]

April 1912. The "unsinkable" ship of dreams, RMS Titanic, sets sail on its maiden voyage across the North Atlantic carrying more than 2,200 souls on a collision course with destiny. Performances: April 29, 30, May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 8:00 pm and Sundays, April 30 and May 8 at 2:00 pm. $28.00 with […]

The Cooler Concord Climate Festival is just around the corner! Ask your friends and neighbors to join you at this free, family-friendly, community-led event. Cooler Concord Climate Festival Saturday, April 30  - from -  10:00am - 2:00pm Each of us has the power to help stop climate change. Join us for a day of art, information, and […]

Open Studios 2022 Friday, April 29   12-6PM Saturday, April 30   11AM-5PM 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA 01742   ABOUT OPEN STUDIOS For 2022, we're delighted to be able to truly welcome you back to our studios following the current health safety guidelines, so SAVE THE DATES and check back for more program details soon, and follow The Umbrella […]

Artisans Way, a fine art and contemporary craft gallery in Concord, welcomes Liliana Glenn, glass jewelry designer and maker for a trunk show. She will be in the gallery on April 30 from 11-5 to share her work and offer the opportunity for people to design and assemble their own earrings and necklaces. Working directly […]

Is there a budding stage musician inside you? Have you ever dreamed of standing on stage with people you didn’t know two hours before, playing bluegrass in front of tens of enthusiastic fans? (Dreams have to start somewhere.) The Bluegrass Band Scramble may be for you! Bluegrass Band Scramble If you’ve ever played in a […]

The Umbrella Arts Center is home to more than 60 working artists skilled in a variety of fine and applied arts including ceramics, glass, fiber arts, jewelry making, illustration, mixed-media, painting, photography, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, woodworking, writing and more. Since the organization’s founding Studio Artists have been at the heart of making this facility a […]

April 1912. The "unsinkable" ship of dreams, RMS Titanic, sets sail on its maiden voyage across the North Atlantic carrying more than 2,200 souls on a collision course with destiny. Performances: April 29, 30, May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 8:00 pm and Sundays, April 30 and May 8 at 2:00 pm. $28.00 with […]

Concord Youth Theatre (CYT) announces its spring fundraiser: A Toast to CYT Wine Tasting Event, to be held Saturday, April 30, 7-9 p.m. at CYT, 55 Church Street, Concord, Mass. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online at www.concordyouththeatre.org, or at the door. Age requirement: 21+ years of age. The wine tasting will be […]

April 15 - May 8, 2022 A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. Adapted by James Magruder Concept and Original […]

April 1912. The "unsinkable" ship of dreams, RMS Titanic, sets sail on its maiden voyage across the North Atlantic carrying more than 2,200 souls on a collision course with destiny. Performances: April 29, 30, May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 8:00 pm and Sundays, April 30 and May 8 at 2:00 pm. $28.00 with […]