vs. Newton South High School

Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. […]

CCMS presents the distinguished duo, David Finckel (cello) and Wu Han (piano) performing works by Debussy, Saint-Saens, Jalbert and Franck. This is the initial concert of our 22nd year, and we are thrilled to open our season with two of today's most influential classical musicians, recipients of Musical America's Musician of the Year award.

The Concord Chamber Music Society will open its 2022-2023 season with a concert by the celebrated cello/piano duo David Finckel and Wu Han. Heralded as two of today’s most influential musicians, Finckel and Han have served as co-directors of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center since 2004. They are recipients of Musical America’s Musician […]

Be part of the growing Monday Night Meditation community! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night’s sleep. These simple, creative 30-minute meditation sessions are available for every age. Share the moment […]

Mondays 10am-1pm, Sept 12 - Oct 24 Alla prima is the Italian word for “at one time”. Adding a sense of immediacy and freshness to your painting is what we will focus on in this class using either oil or acrylic. Painting “Alla Prima” allows the artist to spend more of their energy “seeing” the […]

Happy 387th Birthday, Concord! September 12th marks Concord's 387th Birthday! The Concord Visitor Center will commemorate the event with 1pm daily history tours during the week of September 12-17th, free to all Concord residents with proof of residency!

Mondays 1:30pm - 4:30pm Sept 12 - Oct 30 This 6-week online class will explore concepts and strategies for transforming ordinary images into extraordinary paintings using pastels. As with all of Janet’s classes, she will continue to emphasize the importance of value and composition in your artwork. The class will include instructor demonstrations, interaction, and […]

Mondays 6pm-9pm Sept 12-Oct 31 Every drawing is a self portrait of its maker, a record of a temperament, mood, and response to the world that is as unique as a signature. Beginning with simple mark-making, we’ll engage our sense of curiosity and explore a range of approaches to drawing as a process. Working from […]

Auditions for the Concord Chorus: All Voice Parts Monday, September 12 from 7:30 to 10 PM Monday, September 19 from 7:30 to 10 PM Trinity Episcopal Church (Parish Hall) 81 Elm Street, Concord, MA 01742 CONTACT: Dr. Kevin Leong at kleong@concordchorus.org THE CONCORD CHORUS ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR ALL VOICE PARTS Founded in 1946, the Concord […]

Harvey's Treasure Chest Gift Shop, a part of the Concord Council on Aging, is eager for your donations of previously owned gift-y items, jewelry, china/porcelain, small lamps, small household gadgets, pocketbooks, and all in-good-shape bric-a-brac. When you're spring cleaning or moving, please think of Harvey's Treasure Chest located in the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 […]

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 may become the restful part of every day. Register for the […]

Happy 387th Birthday, Concord! September 12th marks Concord's 387th Birthday! The Concord Visitor Center will commemorate the event with 1pm daily history tours during the week of September 12-17th, free to all Concord residents with proof of residency!

Tuesdays 1:30pm-4:30pm Sept 13-Nov 1 Our subjects will be a live model and inspiring works of art. Using both drawing and painting media we’ll practice different approaches which focus your attention on simplifying the figure in space. Relying on observation, we’ll explore ways to establish correct proportions and create strong compositions. Emphasis is on the […]

vs. Algonquin High School

We are excited to start offering English Language Learner classes for adults! These classes will be held in person at Concord-Carlisle High School. We will place people in classes according to level. Scholarships are available. Go to our website for full information: https://ccace.asapconnected.com/?org=4701#CourseGroupID=28943

Join experienced yoga instructor, Nancy Webber, for this 45-minute workshop. The face, head, neck, and shoulders tend to hold a great deal of tension. Additionally, our eyes tend to become dry and strained during the day. This workshop will feature 23 different fun exercises to practice relieving stress and tension in the head, neck and […]

Children age 2-5, with a parent or caregiver, are welcome to join us for this program of read aloud stories, introduction to Chinese characters, and language exercises. Jasmine Wang is a seasoned children's Mandarin language instructor and dynamic story teller. This is a Mandarin immersion experience. Siblings outside the 2-5 age group are welcome. Masks […]

Happy 387th Birthday, Concord! September 12th marks the Concord's 387th Birthday! The Concord Visitor Center will commemorate the event with 1pm daily history tours during the week of September 12-17th, free to all Concord residents with proof of residency!

vs. Winchester High School

 Wednesday, September 14th - 6PM Creating a greener and more sustainable farm is a key part of our mission at Verrill Farm! Join us for another wonderful evening on the Farm featuring dishes made with the freshest current harvest of summer vegetables, live music and a cash bar, all in a beautiful setting. Lots of […]

The Concord Visitor Center will present a production of “Between Us Sisters, Little Women: A Living History Dialogue with beloved Louisa and May Alcott”. The performance will take place at the main branch of the Concord Free Public Library (129 Main St., Concord) on Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. What lies between two sisters? […]

Get hooked on playing the most infectious and fun instrument, the ukulele! Join Concord Conservatory of Music’s (CCM) free Ukulele Taster on Wednesday, September 14th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. After an hour, you’ll fall in love with playing this happy and cool instrument and will probably want to join a class with your new […]

There is still time to register for "Climate Change: What Would Thoreau Say?" on September 14th at 7:00 pm! Henry David Thoreau was an astute observer of the natural world and kept careful records in his journal. Richard Primack at Boston University has compared Thoreau’s observations to those current in Walden Woods. Scientist Bill Moomaw […]

Join the Town's project team for a virtual Community Forum - free and open to the public.

Serenity in the midst of the Storm is the aim of this FREE 30-minute online practice. In Recovery, we learn to become aware of the thoughts, emotions, sensations, and energy arising within our own Being. This is a lifelong process of befriending ourselves and being okay with whatever may Be there. Find your way in […]

Thursdays 10am - 1pm Sept 15 - Oct 20 This class is a fun, low stress, creative, and imaginative approach to landscape based on direct observation and imagination. You will start your painting onsite, using black and white acrylics and finish in the studio with oil glazes. We will revisit the site frequently to inform […]

Happy 387th Birthday, Concord! September 12th marks Concord's 387th Birthday! The Concord Visitor Center will commemorate the event with 1pm daily history tours during the week of September 12-17th, free to all Concord residents with proof of residency! Visit Visitor Center for more info! And Happy 20 years to the Concord Visitor Center! Swing by […]

Thursdays 1:30pm-4:30pm Sept 15-Oct 20 Explore your imagination and strengthen your mark making. Push beyond what you know and tap into your intuitive nature. Whether your work is abstract or representational, using your intuitive hand while responding to materials will bring out spontaneity and a different way to approach your work. The surface you work […]

You will love this special show featuring longtime New England singer/songwriter Matt York. Matt will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings and tell stories of their careers. The four songwriting legends joined forces in the 1980's to form the country supergroup The Highwaymen. However, prior to that, they'd […]

vs. Waltham High School

vs. Wayland High School

Join us at 5:30pm Thursday, September 15, 2022 for the opening reception of the 23rd Annual Frances N. Roddy Exhibition, juried by Shana Dumont Garr. The exhibition is on view September 15 – October 23.

vs. Waltham High School

Presented by Twice Told Tales Made possible with the generous support of The Concord Ed Fund Books will be available to purchase at the event.  

Do you often feel nervous, anxious, or on edge? Do you feel you worry too much or have little control over how much you worry or what you worry about? You are not alone; anxiety is very common. Using family and friends for support who do not have a solid understanding of anxiety can be […]

Happy 387th Birthday, Concord! September 12th marks Concord's 387th Birthday! The Concord Visitor Center will commemorate the event with 1pm daily history tours during the week of September 12-17th, free to all Concord residents with proof of residency!

vs. Westford Academy High School

vs. Bedford High School

Movie outside under the stars on our blow up screen.

Join Concord Youth Theatre for a Family Fun Day including Games, Prizes, Music, Food, and lots of Family Fun!! Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 1-4 @ Concord Youth Theatre, 53 Church Street, Concord, MA

When 14 year old Nick Ressler became critically ill in 2001, blood transfusions became essential in affording Nick the opportunity to continue to be a kid in our community — attending school, hanging out with friends and family, and extending his life for several months. In 2001, 300 donors from rolled up their sleeves for […]

In 2022, The Umbrella Arts Center continues its "Go Out Doors - Neighbors" temporary public art project with artist-decorated doors in outdoors locations throughout the Concord area this summer. Originally inspired by the En Plein Air door installation on NYC’s High Line, Go Out Doors – Neighbors expands upon a summer 2020 installation celebrating the […]

Join Minute Man Arc in celebrating and supporting people of all abilities. The Minute Man March fundraising event is a community favorite that helps bring life changing services to 1,000 children and adults with disabilities. Now, more than ever, we hope you will come together with Minute Man Arc at this in-person event. Join our […]

In this facilitated playgroup for parents and their children 12-36 months (younger siblings welcome in a carrier), parents will have the opportunity to connect with other working parents, to talk about challenges of balancing parenthood and work, and to learn about resources in the community for them and their children. Much of the group time […]

A show featuring the furniture, accessories, and tableware of Ron and Christine Sisco of Treestump Woodcrafts from Arizona. The artists will be in the gallery to discuss the inspirations and techniques behind their unique mesquite wood pieces. The inclusion of turquoise and river rocks in their woodwork is their signature style that has been developed […]

vs. Beverly High School

Family Farm Day - Saturday, September 17th - 11AM - 3PM Join us on Saturday, September 17th, 2022 from 11am-3pm for Family Farm Day! This fun filled day will feature farm animals, live music, hayrides, selected PYO veggies, a corn husking contest and a fantastic farm equipment display!  

Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.” Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. […]

Sweet Autumn Farm stand is open for the season on Saturdays. The farm is a certified-organic grower of vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit and specialty crops. The farm focuses on the quality of the soil & nutritional content of the food. Native pollinators are recognized as important part of a healthy, balanced system. Location: 180 Prospect […]

Happy 387th Birthday, Concord! September 12th marks Concord's 387th Birthday! The Concord Visitor Center will commemorate the event with 1pm daily history tours during the week of September 12-17th, free to all Concord residents with proof of residency!

You are invited to join this hands-on workshop and learn how to make lacto-fermented sauerkraut. You will learn why fermented foods are so important to your diet and how to make this easy, nutrient dense addition to any meal. Depending on the growing season we may also do a brine based fermentation of garlic pickle […]

Free, family-friendly discussion with the author of “Wicked” and CEO of multicultural children’s book publisher Barefoot Books, part of Barefoot Books: 30 Years, 30 Artists, in The Umbrella Arts Center Enjoy a free, family-friendly discussion with Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked, and Nancy Traversy, CEO of the global multicultural children’s book publisher, Barefoot Books. This […]

Free, family-friendly discussion with the author of “Wicked” and CEO of multicultural children’s book publisher Barefoot Books, part of Barefoot Books: 30 Years, 30 Artists, in The Umbrella Arts Center Enjoy a free, family-friendly discussion with Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked, and Nancy Traversy, CEO of the global multicultural children’s book publisher, Barefoot Books. This […]

Join a certified Concord Tour Guide and ‘amble’ along the same trail Emerson and Thoreau walked daily from Emerson’s House to Walden Pond. Learn about everything from Transcendentalism to how the nature has changed since Emerson and Thoreau’s time during this walking tour, Sat Sept. 17 3 p.m.

Meet the Curator and Artists of this year’s Art Ramble, an annual, temporary exhibition in the Hapgood Wright Town Forest in Concord, MA, a collaboration of The Umbrella Art Center and Concord’s Division of Natural Resources. Following Leave No Trace principles, regional artists create site-specific artworks promoting appreciation of nature, installed along Fairyland Pond and […]

Fluid Geometrics September 7 - October 12, 2022 As the season turns, we feature two artists who share a love of form and visual construct. Robert Pillsbury’s hand-cut paper structures are inspired by sophisticated patterns of light and shadow with a sense of order and discipline. Jillian Demeri, with her minimalist watercolor style, captures various […]