Writers E.B. Bartels and Tom McNeely will share insights about the art of writing collections. Bartels will discuss her essay collection Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Herafter. McNeely will speak about his short story collection, Pictures of the Shark.

Host a trunk and give out candy and or bring your kiddos to trick or treat from trunk to trunk.

At Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham, MA The Legend of Sleepy Hollow A Haunting and Humorous Halloween Treat. WORLD PREMIERE: OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 6, 2022 Rediscover the timeless legend of the headless horseman in this ghoulishly funny one-man show. Don’t lose your head as the unforgettable Paul Melendy plays a cast of characters […]

Join us for this virtual panel featuring award-winning poets Emily Carlson, Max Heinegg, and David O'Connell who will read and engage in a host-moderated Q & A about the writing process and their recently published books from Massachusetts independent literary presses. Emily Carlson's Why Misread A Cloud (Tupelo Press 2022), the 2022 Sunken Garden Chapbook […]

Concord ablaze in all its fall glory asks us to reflect on autumn’s passage as we savor the golden afternoons and sense the crisp twilight at hand. This 90-minute twilight walking tour of old Concord town takes us down the venerable streets and byways hearing the voices of those who have come before while appreciating […]

CFA Mystery Night 2022 moderated by Kate Flora Join us for this popular annual event with mystery authors Edwin Hill, Edith Maxwell and Carolyn Marie Wilkins.

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 1:30pm, then we transition to the […]

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The Concord Free Public Library is excited to launch a new program: Adopt A Reading Pal. This program is designed to promote love of reading, care of pets, and familiarity with the resources of the library for elementary school aged children. Over the course of 6 weeks, kids will adopt, care for, and read to […]

Please join us for a weekly storytime and movement in the Sureau Family Discovery Barn at Nashoba Brooks School. Aimed at ages 1+. RSVP to admission@nashobabrooks.org

Please join us November 1st: 9:30am at Ferns in Carlisle - 8 Lowell Street November 9th: 11am and 7pm at Concord Library November 19th: 10am at Hyde Park Library  

The Concord Free Public Library is partnering with Concord Scholars Institute for Arts and Languages to host free monthly introductory language classes for children and their caregivers. Led by highly qualified, experienced, and creative native-speaking teachers, these foreign language classes focus on developing communicative skills while enhancing a cultural understanding of these languages. All sessions […]

The aim of this fun class is to introduce students to a variety of printmaking methods that can be used as a vehicle to express and communicate ideas in different ways. Each class will introduce a different technique: drypoint, collagraph, linocut, woodcut, and monotype, and students will have an opportunity to combine methods and explore […]

At Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham, MA The Legend of Sleepy Hollow A Haunting and Humorous Halloween Treat. WORLD PREMIERE: OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 6, 2022 Rediscover the timeless legend of the headless horseman in this ghoulishly funny one-man show. Don’t lose your head as the unforgettable Paul Melendy plays a cast of characters […]

As part of a comprehensive strategic planning process, The Umbrella Arts & Environment program will invite the community to participate in an open, interactive public listening session to provide input on and ideas for future expanded programming initiatives at the intersection of the arts and environmental issues. Discussion will range from outdoors public art to […]

From ants scurrying under leaf litter to bees able to fly higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, insects are everywhere. Three out of every four of our planet’sknown animal species are insects. In The Insect Crisis, acclaimed journalist Oliver Milman dives into the torrent of recent evidence that suggests this kaleidoscopic group of creatures is suffering the […]

Court reporter Diane Godfrey and co-host Jordan Rich of WBZ Radio will discuss their true crime podcast "All Rise." Learn what goes into making a successful podcast and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most fascinating cases in Massachusetts history. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 2 at 7PM at the […]

10th Annual Sally Lanagan Lecture The Best Ever! Parades in New England Wednesday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. Learn about the elaborate festivities that featured floats, costumes, performers, and music and celebrated annual holidays and storied events. “Jane Nylander reminds us that ‘everyone loves a parade!’” – Philip Zea, President Emeritus, Historic Deerfield.  Join us 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 […]

The Concord Council on Aging in partnership with the West Concord Pharmacy will be hosting a Covid Booster Clinic for Concord residents over the age of 60 on Thursday, November 3rd, 12:30-3:30pm - by appointment. Click here to schedule.

Join us at 5:30pm Thursday, November 3, 2022 for the opening reception of The Conceptual Stitch, curated by Jane Deering. The exhibition is on view November 3 – December 18.

Let's gather together to make art or any other project that you are working on, have been wanting to start, or try for the first time. Bring your own supplies or purchase materials at the studio. We have what you need to macrame, needle felt, paint, experiment with mixed media and more. This is a […]

As the season changes in New England, so do the colors. This class will focus on the rich deep greens from summer which warm into early fall colors. Then the outrageous colors of fall that put on a real show, which require the balance of the warm vs. cool pallet. Also students will paint those […]

Our 50th Antiques Show is happening Friday, November 4th, 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 5th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We have dealers on all three floors of our beautiful building, showcasing their period antiques. Our own TriCon Café is serving lunch (soups and sandwiches) and homemade baked goods for desserts. All […]

Concord Conservatory Presents Turkish Music Lecture, Nov. 4th at 7:00 pm Discover the musical soundscapes and traditions of Turkish Classical World Music Monday, October 17, 2022—Concord, MA– Join us on Friday, November 4 at 7 pm for a lecture on Turkish Music where together we will explore traditional Turkish classical world music from Berklee Professor […]

Concord Youth Theatre presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" November 4,5,6,11,12,13 Evening & Matinees! Concord Youth Theatre, Inc., founded in 1976 as Act/Tunes, is a non-profit educational organization committed to making high-quality live theatre accessible, relevant, and memorable for young people and their families. The purpose of Concord Youth Theatre is to enrich the […]

At Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham, MA The Legend of Sleepy Hollow A Haunting and Humorous Halloween Treat. WORLD PREMIERE: OCTOBER 21 – NOVEMBER 6, 2022 Rediscover the timeless legend of the headless horseman in this ghoulishly funny one-man show. Don’t lose your head as the unforgettable Paul Melendy plays a cast of characters […]

Based on the 1935 adventure film by Alfred Hitchcock, The Concord Players presents "The 39 Steps" performed by four enthusiastic actors. One actor plays the hero, one plays the girl, and two other actors play every other character in the show: heroes, villains, men, women, children, and even the occasional inanimate object resulting in this […]

Live music, dancing, and interactive art!

The annual Fenn Sports Sale is Saturday. Gently used sports equipment at incredible prices.

Our 50th Antiques Show is happening Friday, November 4th, 10:00 am - 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 5th, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We have dealers on all three floors of our beautiful building, showcasing their period antiques. Our own TriCon Café is serving lunch (soups and sandwiches) and homemade baked goods for desserts. All […]

In this workshop students will learn to wet felt seamless forms that can become sculpture or functional objects like mittens. Felted work is soft, lightweight and colorful, and we will create gorgeous, unique work in this class. On the second day we will go over dyeing your wool work with Kool-Aid to get gorgeous, bright […]

Join us for a delightful interactive theater experience! CYT actors will inspire you with new and improved versions of familiar children’s stories, complete with a sing-a-long! Outgoing audience members may even join the actors on stage to tell a joke or share a special talent. And everyone gets a prize at the end!!! So put […]

Join us 11am-12pm on Saturday, November 5th for a Curator Tour with Jane Deering. Jane will share her insights and walk us through the exhibition, The Conceptual Stitch, on view November 3, 2022 – December 18, 2022.

In a town famous for the independent spirit of its people, Concord’s women have always been leaders, fighting for justice and creating a uniquely American vision in literature and art. Come with us to hear the stories of these remarkable women, and see the places where they made their mark. The Women of Concord Tour […]

Saturday, November 5 3:00pm - 5:00pm Room: 109 | Instructor: Kathryn Bartholomew Environmental arts instructor, Kathryn Bartholomew, will lead us in a fall-themed craft! We'll make leaf lanterns using fallen autumn leaves and jars. If you wish, you can forage for your own leaves to bring to the drop-in day! We will also have a […]

Concord Youth Theatre presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" November 4,5,6,11,12,13 Evening & Matinees! Concord Youth Theatre, Inc., founded in 1976 as Act/Tunes, is a non-profit educational organization committed to making high-quality live theatre accessible, relevant, and memorable for young people and their families. The purpose of Concord Youth Theatre is to enrich the […]

Celebrating One year in Concord Center! Come celebrate the Gallery and all our wonderful artists with us! Event will feature live music, raffle prizes, delicious food and drink and great company!

Based on the 1935 adventure film by Alfred Hitchcock, The Concord Players presents "The 39 Steps" performed by four enthusiastic actors. One actor plays the hero, one plays the girl, and two other actors play every other character in the show: heroes, villains, men, women, children, and even the occasional inanimate object resulting in this […]