Opera51

Opera51 presents a stunning production of Verdi’s comic masterpiece, Falstaff. Experience this classic operatic performance brought to life through elegant artistry and theatrical excellence. Fri. June 5 at 8 p.m., Sat. June 6 at 8 p.m., Sun. June 7 at 2 p.m.

Local Event: Verdi's Falstaff

Middlesex County

Concord

Massachusetts

Verdi's Falstaff

Opera51 presents a stunning production of Verdi’s comic masterpiece, Falstaff. Experience this classic operatic performance...

Lexington Community Center

The Lexington Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is hosting its annual Yard Sale on Saturday, June 6th, from 9 am to 2 pm. Proceeds will benefit education, veterans, and historic preservation activities!
Stop by to find your treasures!!&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local Event: DAR Annual Yard Sale!

Lexington

DAR Annual Yard Sale!

The Lexington Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, is hosting its annual Yard Sale on Saturday, June 6th, from 9 am...

<a href="https://lexingtoncommunityed.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Revolutionary-WarPatriots-of-Color.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Revolutionary WarPatriots of Color</a>As we celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary it is important to consider the diverse peoples and communities that contributed to the Revolutionary cause. Dr. Benjamin Remillard will discuss the role of New England’s people of color in the Revolution, what drew them to the Patriot or Loyalist causes, as well as what life was like for them and their communities after the war as the new nation struggled to find its footing.Benjamin Remillard is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Classics at Providence College. He recently received his Ph.D. in History from the University of New Hampshire and his current book project, Friends, Brothers, and Citizens: The Revolutionary War Veterans of Color Who Shaped the Early Republic, explores the lives of the Revolution’s veterans and non-veteran Patriots of color who lived across the Northeast during the early American republic.

Local Event: Revolutionary War Patriots of Color and the Northeast WITH BENJAMIN REMILLARD

Revolutionary War Patriots of Color and the...

Revolutionary WarPatriots of ColorAs we celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary it is important to consider the diverse...

Revolutionary War Patriots of Color and the Northeast WITH BENJAMIN REMILLARD

Bedford’s First Church of Christ, 25 Great Road, will host its 75th annual Strawberry Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 11. This popular event features fresh strawberry shortcakes and hot fudge sundaes on sale, rain or shine. Live music and kids activities will also be provided. Admission is free and free parking is available behind the church, off Mudge Way. For more information, call 781-275-7951 or visit <a href="https://firstchurchbedforducc.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://firstchurchbedforducc.org</a>

Local Event: First Church Bedford to Host 75th Strawberry Festival

Bedford

First Church Bedford to Host 75th Strawberry...

Bedford’s First Church of Christ, 25 Great Road, will host its 75th annual Strawberry Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June...

First Church Bedford to Host 75th Strawberry Festival

Bedford Town Common

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 13, and join us for the Music &amp; Arts Experience 2026, where local artistry will meet local music in a celebration of craftmaking and community. 
Sponsored by the Bedford (MA) Cultural District Partnership, the Music &amp; Arts Experience 2026 will offer unique opportunities for all ages to experience art and craft making firsthand. There will be interactive workshops and inspiring demos under big tents. There will also be hands-on experiences at vendors’ booths, where shoppers can browse original handmade goods—jewelry, ceramics, baskets, digital art, handbound books, greeting cards, and more. Live music will provide a relaxed ambience, and refreshments and comfortable seating areas will offer comfort and respite.
The Music &amp; Arts Experience 2026 will be held rain or shine on the Bedford Common, 75 Great Rd., Bedford, MA, on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have questions, please e-mail Eric Salerno at <a href="mailto:esalerno@bedfordma.gov">esalerno@bedfordma.gov</a>.

Local Event: Get Creative! Come to Bedford’s Music & Arts Experience 2026

Get Creative! Come to Bedford’s Music & Arts...

Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 13, and join us for the Music & Arts Experience 2026, where local artistry will meet...

Get Creative! Come to Bedford’s Music & Arts Experience 2026

Trinitarian Congregational Church

Join us at Tri-Con Church for our annual Electronics Recycling Event.
📅 Saturday, June 20th, 9AM-2PM
📍 Tri-Con Church- Parking Lot
54 Walden Street, Concord MA
We're accepting all electronics, appliances, ANYTHING with a plug, power button &amp; batteries, as well as reusable bicycles!
♻️ Items will be recycled responsibly for a small fee (see pricing details below).
Come help us reduce waste and keep hazardous materials out of landfills—rain or shine!
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What You Can Bring/ Cost to You:
• $5 each: each for Computer Towers,Laptops, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Stereos, Radios, Alarm Clocks, Speakers, Video Game Consoles, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Power Tools, Drills, Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.
• $10 each for Small Household Appliances, Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Sewing Machines, Car Seats.
• $20 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Microwaves, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Leaf Blowers, Chainsaws, Heat Lamps, Artificial Christmas Trees, Fire Extinguishers, Propane Tanks (Empty).
• $25 each for TVs up to 26,” CRT Monitors, Outdoor Grills, Dorm Sized Refrigerators,
• $30 each for TVs between 26” and 35,” White Goods, Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Large Appliances, Large Yard Equipment,Treadmills, Exercise Equipment, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Large Generators, Motors, Water Tanks
• $35 each for TVs over 36,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers.
• $40 each for Projection TVs.
• FREE! (Cash Donations Appreciated): Cell Phones, Bicycles (reusable please!), Video Game Media and Accessories, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car Batteries, VHS/DVD’s, Keyboards, Tablets.
When you arrive, please follow the cones and directions from the workers. Bring your vehicle as close to the truck or dumpster as possible. Feel free to remain in your vehicle, our workers will unload your items for you. 
Residents from all towns and communities are welcome to recycle. The event will be rain or shine. Computer hard drives will be destroyed during the recycling process, but can be removed on-site at the event for an additional charge. Cash payment is preferred, but checks will be an acceptable form of payments over $30.
For additional questions, Business Cleanouts or to work with us to host an event with your organization:
GreenDayRecycling.net
Email: GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com

Local Event: Concord Electronics Recycling Event ♻️

Concord Electronics Recycling Event ♻️

Join us at Tri-Con Church for our annual Electronics Recycling Event.
📅 Saturday, June 20th, 9AM-2PM
📍 Tri-Con Church- Parking...

Bedford Town Hall

In April 2025, Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls, along with guitarist Ross Bellenoit, traveled to Floyd, a small mountain town located in the Blue Ridge Highlands of Southwest Virginia, for five uninterrupted days of recording. What emerged is Floyd Mercantile — a record that feels both intimate and timeless.
The makeshift studio was a decommissioned general store called (you guessed it!) Floyd Mercantile — a weathered wooden building standing across the road from an open pasture where cows wandered and grazed in the gentle early spring. (One cow even volunteered to be on the album cover.) Inside those old walls, the trio recorded the album live — no isolation booths, no heavy overdubbing — just three musicians in a room, listening closely and letting the songs unfold in real time.
The sessions were recorded by Jeff Oehler and filmed in their entirety by partner Sue Bibeau and their associate Skylar Locke. Together, Sue and Jeff comprise Beehive Pro, an audio, visual, and design collective famed for their intimate recordings and thoughtfully considered visuals. They captured not just the sound, but the atmosphere — the wood floors, the daylight through the dusty windows, and the creak of the porch boards could all be considered session players on this album.
The repertoire bridges eras. Mostly comprised of songs Peter and Jenna wrote separately, there are a few gems from the Great American Songbook: “Skylark” (Hoagy Carmichael/Johnny Mercer), “Them There Eyes” (Maceo Pinkard/Doris Tauber/William Tracey), and “I’ll Be Seeing You” (Sammy Fain/Irving Kahal).
The visual and sonic tones of the project reflect the periods these songs evoke — even the newly composed tracks feel in conversation with another time. The goal was not nostalgia, but continuity: to stand inside the lineage of American song and add something honest and present to it.
Floyd Mercantile is not just an album. It’s a document of place. Of three musicians in a room. Of songs — old and new — allowed to breathe in the quiet of a Virginia afternoon. Buy tickets at&nbsp;<a href="https://newsongbedford.org/season2/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">newsongbedford.org/season2/.</a>

Local Event: Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls Present: Floyd Mercantile

Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls Present: Floyd...

In April 2025, Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls, along with guitarist Ross Bellenoit, traveled to Floyd, a small mountain town...

Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls Present: Floyd Mercantile

First Parish In Bedford

Jazz is alive and swinging in 2026! Join us in the Common Room for an evening of toe-tapping tunes, soulful ballads, and vibrant rhythms from the world of jazz. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just jazz-curious, this musical evening is not to be missed.
Enjoy a rich mix of classic standards, bossa nova, bebop, and original pieces—featuring both vocal and instrumental performances. Our talented First Parish Family band includes:
Emory Carroll – drums Dean Groves – electric bass Dave Southard &amp; Ian Carroll – sax Steve Sussman – piano Buffie Groves and Cynthia Mork -- vocals
This year's concert will feature a special appearance by the a cappella vocal group Fretless, with David Getty, Alison Weaver, Becky Linton, Grant Hicks, and Clark Jarvis.
We’ll have a light bar and plenty of snacks. Feel free to eat, drink, and enjoy the music.
Admission by suggested donation at the door: $20 for Adults $15 for Seniors and Students
All proceeds go to support First Parish in Bedford. Come celebrate community, music, and the spirit of jazz!

Local Event: An Evening of Jazz

An Evening of Jazz

Jazz is alive and swinging in 2026! Join us in the Common Room for an evening of toe-tapping tunes, soulful ballads, and...

Chris Rhatigan 

Boston Metropolitan Area

Burlington

William Hall

Woburn

Wilmington

Winchester

Waltham

Benjamin Pierce

Arlington

Acton

Chelmsford

128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Stays Independent

128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric

128 Announces Local Independent Ownership For Good One question that Ryan Williams, President of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric, keeps getting is: “Did you sell?” and the answer is always In recent years, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other home services have seen significant consolidation. In Greater Boston, 128 is one of the only home service companies that remain local, private, and independently-owned. This led Williams to seek out organizations that aren't just in business to sell, but to thrive long-term. He found the Tugboat Institute®, focusing on value, purpose, and people-driven businesses planning to remain independently-owned for 100+ years through their Certified Evergreen® status. 128 applied with the help of its entire team and received the honor of becoming Certified Evergreen® a year later. Watch 128's announcement here: https://youtu.be/g5rsiZW7B1k?si=KeR42U8H9GXnCJkH Does this impact customers? Customers want reliability and support for years down the road from their home service company, and choosing an independently-owned company can reduce uncertainties. Does this impact tradespeople? Ownership can influence company culture, communication, alignment, and priorities. With a labor shortage, it's important there are industry leaders willing to continually invest in education, which 128 is proud to offer its own school. Choose Local and Independent. 128 is proud to announce its continued local and independent ownership to bring stability and confidence to employees, customers, and communities for generations. Williams states that "128 answers to its customers and employees, not investors", and is not for sale. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric was founded in 1992 and is a top home service company in Eastern MA. 128 is known for its 5-star service, base+ membership, Finish Strong Friday®, and its Red Sox partnership. Book with 128 today: 781-451-1017 or https://www.128plumbing.com/ Media contact: happipr.com

128 Announces Local Independent Ownership For Good One question that Ryan Williams, President of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electric,...

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