Planning Ahead for Extra Help – Without Giving Up Independence
Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main St, Concord
Hidden Gems from Guitar Museum of New England
Guitar Museum of New England (temporary location) 129 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord
Week of Events
2026 DEI Commission Community Survey
2026 DEI Commission Community Survey
Concord has a new question for its residents, and it's a simple one: how are you doing? The town's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission has launched a community survey to find out what it actually feels like to live, work, or study in Concord. Not what we assume. Not what we've always heard. What people […]
“Earthworks: Evolution” Ceramics Biennial Opens
“Earthworks: Evolution” Ceramics Biennial Opens
The Umbrella Arts Center of Concord, MA presents its second Ceramics Biennial Exhibition, “Earthworks: Evolution”, a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. Admission is free and the Allie Kussin Gallery is open […]
Spring into West Concord Treasure Hunt
Spring into West Concord Treasure Hunt
With the help of Fowler Library, Art for All is pulling together the 5th annual Spring into West Concord Treasure Hunt! The theme this year is Garden delLights. 30 businesses will display illuminated lanterns made at Art for All workshops in their windows. Beginning on May 1st and ending on Spring into West Concord on […]
Spring into West Concord Treasure Hunt
Spring into West Concord Treasure Hunt
With the help of Fowler Library, Art for All is pulling together the 5th annual Spring into West Concord Treasure Hunt! The theme this year is Garden delLights. 30 businesses will display illuminated lanterns made at Art for All workshops in their windows. Beginning on May 1st and ending on Spring into West Concord on […]
Sunday, May 10, 2026
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May 10, 2026 -Mother’s Day Brunch on the Farm
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May 10, 2026 -HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
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May 10, 2026 -Mother’s Day Flower Pressing Workshop
Mother’s Day Brunch on the Farm
Come celebrate the mothers in your life and enjoy a spectacular spread of goodies from bacon and eggs to sweets and more! Brunch will be served in our brand new pavilion, overlooking the farm. Enjoy live music and a cash bar, featuring Mimosas. Don’t forget to upgrade mom’s morning with a beautiful arrangement of fresh […]
HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair, big laughs, and even bigger heart, this joyous, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together, anything is possible. Previews: Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 2026. Playing: Sunday, April 26, 2026 through Sunday, May 17, 2026 in […]
Mother’s Day Flower Pressing Workshop
While living at the Old Manse Sarah Alden Bradford Ripley was a devoted mother and grandmother, helping care for her family and the home while maintaining her own passions and interests. Sarah was also well-respected botanist who often shared her love of flowers and plants with friends and family, leaving behind her collection of pressed […]
Monday, May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026 -Planning Ahead for Extra Help – Without Giving Up Independence
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May 11, 2026 -Blue Iris: Haiku for a Spring Afternoon
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May 11, 2026 -This Land is Your Land
Planning Ahead for Extra Help – Without Giving Up Independence
Waiting for a crisis can limit choices. This session will help you recognize early signs that you may need extra support, understand how to involve your family in planning, and learn how getting help can begin to preserve independence by reducing stress and uncertainty. This program is presented by Whitney Rohrer, Director of Clinical Operations […]
Blue Iris: Haiku for a Spring Afternoon
Haiku is a short nature poem, a moment of awareness that deeply connects to the natural world. Learn about haiku, read many haiku of spring, and try writing haiku using a fun, easy prompt focusing images of spring including new buds, mud, sunlight and leaves. All are invited to this workshop by Jeannie Martin, haiku […]
This Land is Your Land
Historian Beverly Gage discusses This Land Is Your Land, a sweeping examination of American democracy, protest, and power. Drawing on vivid stories and deep research, Gage traces how struggles over rights, belonging, and national identity have shaped the nation and why those struggles continue to matter today. Supported in part by Mass Humanities. Members Free […]
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 -Chair Yoga with Erica at the Main Library
Chair Yoga with Erica at the Main Library
Join local yoga instructor Erica for yoga with a chair. If you've felt that yoga is too challenging or you struggle to get on and off the floor, this class could be great for you. We will explore all the benefits of yoga in a supportive way using a chair. We will strengthen, balance, and […]
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 -Leading with Dignity Workshop Series
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May 14, 2026 -HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
Leading with Dignity Workshop Series
Leading with Dignity WORKSHOP SERIES at Harvey Wheeler Community Center 1276 Main Street, West Concord Free and open to the public Join internationally recognized dignity expert Donna Hicks for a three-session workshop introducing practical tools from the Dignity Model to improve relationships at home, at work and throughout the community. Thursday, April 16 6:30-8:30pm Thursday, […]
HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair, big laughs, and even bigger heart, this joyous, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together, anything is possible. Previews: Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 2026. Playing: Sunday, April 26, 2026 through Sunday, May 17, 2026 in […]
Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -CYT Main Stage: The Pied Piper
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May 15, 2026 -HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
CYT Main Stage: The Pied Piper
BUY TICKETS The town of Hamelin has a big problem…rats! The famous Pied Piper comes to rid the town of the rats only to be cheated by the real rat in town, the town councilor. Join Cassie and the kids of Hamlin as they chase down the Piper and prove that you really can make […]
HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair, big laughs, and even bigger heart, this joyous, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together, anything is possible. Previews: Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 2026. Playing: Sunday, April 26, 2026 through Sunday, May 17, 2026 in […]
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 -West Concord Green Thumb PLANT SALE!
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May 16, 2026 -Second Annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride
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May 16, 2026 -Spring into West Concord Day!
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May 16, 2026 -Barefoot Books Spring Open House
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May 16, 2026 -CYT Main Stage: The Pied Piper
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May 16, 2026 -Hidden Gems from Guitar Museum of New England
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May 16, 2026 -HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
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May 16, 2026 -The Concord Orchestra presents “The Heavenly Life”
West Concord Green Thumb PLANT SALE!
Join our 5th annual Plant Sale on "the Green" @ 13B Commonwealth Ave. Hundreds of plants to choice from - from our gardens to yours! Natives, perennials, annuals. All reasonably priced...and coloring books for kids!
Second Annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride
Join us on a ride through the historic towns of Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle on the second annual Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum. Starting at the Concord Museum near the historic town center, cyclists can choose to ride a 19 or 32 mile loop on paved roads, passing many Revolutionary […]
Spring into West Concord Day!
Join all of the West Concord businesses for our annual"Spring Into West Concord Day" on Saturday, May 16th!Lots to enjoy - music, art projects, crafts sales, sidewalk sales, face painting, plant sale....and more!Come support our West Concord businesses! A NEW LEAF - Meg and friends will be at a Crafts table on the Green @13B […]
Barefoot Books Spring Open House
Crafts, shopping, and story times at Barefoot Books. Plus, don't miss a FREE concert for kids with Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Joanie Leeds! - Enjoy kid-friendly crafts & activities - Shop from our collection of award-winning books for ages 0-12 - Enter our raffle to win a collection of books - Light refreshments served - Enjoy […]
CYT Main Stage: The Pied Piper
BUY TICKETS The town of Hamelin has a big problem…rats! The famous Pied Piper comes to rid the town of the rats only to be cheated by the real rat in town, the town councilor. Join Cassie and the kids of Hamlin as they chase down the Piper and prove that you really can make […]
Hidden Gems from Guitar Museum of New England
Special spring special pop-up exhibition and events series previewing the design, approach and exhibitions of the future Guitar Museum of New England in West Concord, the first and only permanently installed museum in the Americas exclusively dedicated to the guitar and find luthier craft. Events range from master luthier and curator talks, musical performances, examples […]
HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center
The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair, big laughs, and even bigger heart, this joyous, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together, anything is possible. Previews: Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 2026. Playing: Sunday, April 26, 2026 through Sunday, May 17, 2026 in […]
The Concord Orchestra presents “The Heavenly Life”
The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 with Ann Moss as soprano soloist. A pre-concert talk is scheduled for 7:15pm. Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 is a comparatively short work, lasting less than an hour. The final movement of the symphony is a song “The Heavenly Life” with orchestral accompaniment, […]
