Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all the ocean. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his (or her!) vibrant, shimmering scales the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus. Octopus helps the young fish learn that […]

MAY 12 - JUNE 4 The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization […]

NOW is your time to join BWBH’s growing, beloved Monday Night Meditation community! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. These creative 30-minute meditation sessions are available for every age. Share a moment of ease with friends and family. Be present to Be Well! Be […]

Have you ever seen a drawing and wondered, “How’d they do that?” This fun and challenging class will explore the materials and methods of several artists, such as Jim Dine, Jennifer Bartlett, Georges Seurat and others who work in many different ways. We’ll look at examples of their drawings, and discuss why and how the […]

Paper is a wonder material. It makes an appealing surface for paintings and drawings, but it can also be cut, pasted, folded, and woven. Taking cues from the paper work of artists like Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Josef Albers, this online class will explore the possibilities of paper. We will make paintings, drawings, collages, […]

Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project. The film series returns on Wednesday, June 7, at 7:30pm with The Last Picture Show, directed by Peter Bogdanovich. As two friends approach adulthood in a languishing 1950's Texas town, they face the inner struggle of whether to leave and […]

Feature artist Brenda Cirioni will discuss her thoughts behind her collection of acrylic paintings currently on view in the Gallery. Photographer Ellen Harasimowics speaks about her documentary photographic work about a ten generation farm in Still River MA. The event Is free and open to all! Seating will be provided.

Get your brushes ready! This open studio is geared towards those who have some experience with watercolor and looking to learn new skills or improve their techniques. Each session is led by Laurie Engdahl, our Program Director, and begins with a demonstration highlighting a technique or paint quality. Laurie has her Master's of Arts in […]

CC Neighbors invites you to join our Spring Fling Finish off Spring and welcome Summer with us! We will provide beer, wine, a seasonal cocktail and heavy hors d’oeuvres. This event is for current CCN members and guests, as well as Concord and Carlisle residents who would like to become members, so tell your friends […]

Tosca - June 9th (8 PM), 10th (2 and 8 PM), and 11th (2 PM), 2023 Love, passion, tenderness, jealousy, political scheming, lechery, treachery, revenge - a full palate of emotions for Giacomo Puccini to paint with his uniquely expressive music and memorable melodies in Tosca, consistently among the ten most-often-performed operas worldwide. Continuing Opera51's […]

Join us for the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library's 2023 Annual Book Sale on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Main Library front lawn. The proceeds from the Book Sale will fund the Library programs, museum passes, eBooks, large print and audio-visual materials, and staff professional development. Rain […]

Through a variety of exercises, students will learn basic anatomy and movements of children and animals. They will apply their observational skills into developing unique, believable and appealing characters suitable for children’s books. The emphasis is on creating characters who are consistent through a variety of facial expressions and movements. Two Day Weekend Workshop, Sat […]

Tour the first burial ground in Concord dating to c. 1636 learning about past Concordians with a Museum educator. Explore the classic iconography of New England headstones that feature winged skulls or “death’s head,” urns, willows, and others. About 1 1/2 miles on paved terrain. Rain or shine. Includes same-day admission to the Concord Museum.

Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to partake in a craft led by our talented art instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. RSVP's appreciated: https://forms.gle/ZEqCnsBFkk4xrsW68 Saturday, June 10 | 12pm - 2pm ​ Location: Room 222 Instructor: Alison Tsoi Craft theme: underwater habitats

Learn the art of Urban Sketching! Urban Sketching is the practice of sketchbook drawing on location to tell the story of our surroundings. Together we’ll explore on location to observe and document the world around us. With emphasis on simplifying the process, we’ll travel light, but explore a variety of mediums such as, graphite, marker, […]

The Workshop WHAT IS THE WORKSHOP? The Workshop is a new public makerspace - a collaborative workspace with tools and equipment designed to help the community explore, learn, and make together. Help us make it awesome by completing our Workshop Community Survey, then stop by Saturday, June 10 between 1-4 PM for an Open House before our first day of Open Maker […]

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - JOIN US! Saturday, 6/10 1-4PM Taste some top producers from two of Spain's most prestigious regions, including wines from Rioja's CVNE and Priorat's Clos Martinet. VINTAGES Adventures in Wine 53 Commonwealth Ave West Concord

   The Adrian Martinez Classic Returns for Its 13th Edition: A Celebration of Community, Athleticism, and Legacy CONCORD, MA – The Adrian Martinez Classic is back for its 13th edition, after a 4 year COVID-induced hiatus, on Saturday, June 10th, starting at 4pm at Emerson Field in Concord, MA. This distinctive track meet has earned a […]

In association with the international gallery exhibition, POINTS OF RETURN, on Saturday, June 10, 6:30-9pm, join us for "Into the Oceanic" -- a double screening event by artist-filmmakers Elizabeth Ogilvie and Robert Page, focusing on underwater habitats and the importance of educational entry points in environmental artwork. Documentary screening and pre-recorded talk by Dr Gary […]