Gleason Public Library

Carlisle MA

Walking and Talking Books

Community Farm School

Tots and Tales

John Glenn Middle School

Boston-based Grain Thief brings its distinctive roots sound to the New Song Music Series on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
With critically acclaimed albums and live performances that have earned them a national following, this five-piece string band explores the boundaries of Americana while staying grounded in its acoustic roots. Their latest album, House of the Dog, celebrates perseverance, friendship, and the simple power of acoustic instruments gathered around a microphone. Its original tunes feel warmly familiar—as comfortable as a favorite pair of jeans.
Patrick Mulroy (guitar, vocals), Zach Meyer (mandolin, vocals), Michael Harmon (bass, vocals), Tom Farrell (resonator guitar), and Alex Barstow (fiddle) have honed their songwriting and musicianship through years of playing together, building a musical camaraderie that shines through onstage.
Watch them perform “54 Miles to Empty” here: <a href="https://bit.ly/4gTEJG2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/4gTEJG2</a>
Because of planned construction in Bedford Town Hall’s Reed Room, the concert will take place at John Glenn Middle School Auditorium, 99 McMahon Road, Bedford, a comfortable venue with theater-style seating.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 during the week of the concert; ticketing fees may apply. Tickets and additional information are available at <a href="https://newsongbedford.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">newsongbedford.org</a>.

Local Event: Grain Thief Brings Americana and String Band Roots to Bedford

Middlesex County

Carlisle

Massachusetts

Grain Thief Brings Americana and String Band...

Boston-based Grain Thief brings its distinctive roots sound to the New Song Music Series on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30...

Grain Thief Brings Americana and String Band Roots to Bedford

Mystery Book Club

Once Upon a Baby Storytime (ages 0-2)

Wiggle Giggle Storytime (ages 3+)

Afternoon Movie

The Life and Music of Rosemary Clooney

ResearchILD Book Panel and Open House Event 
ResearchILD is hosting a panel discussion featuring their President, Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D., who will be joined by Robert Brooks, Ph.D., and Ellen Braaten, Ph.D., co-authors of the new book, "Executive Function and Emotional Regulation in the Classroom."&nbsp; Join us as the panel answers questions about how executive function and emotional regulation connect.&nbsp; Educators, parents, and practitioners in the field of education, learning differences, and mental health are welcome to attend.&nbsp; Books will be available for purchase and signing. Contact jcutler@researchild.org or call Debbie at 781-861-3711 for more information.&nbsp;

Local Event: ResearchILD Book Panel Discussion and Open House on Executive Function and Emotional Regulation

Burlington

ResearchILD Book Panel Discussion and Open...

ResearchILD Book Panel and Open House Event 
ResearchILD is hosting a panel discussion featuring their President, Lynn Meltzer,...

ResearchILD Book Panel Discussion and Open House on Executive Function and Emotional Regulation

43rd Annual Great Pumpkin Spectacle

Financially strapped Francis Henshall has taken on the job of servant to Roscoe Crabbe, a small-time East London hood who is trying to collect money from his fiancee's father.&nbsp; However, 'Roscoe' is really his twin sister 'Rachel'...who has been posing as her own dead brother...who was killed by her own boyfriend, Stanley Stubbers...for whom Francis also works as his servant.Still with us? The hilarity never stops in this award-winning slapstick farce throughout its knockabout quest to answer these simple questions: How can any man (especially Francis!) serve two masters without one finding out about the other?&nbsp; Can he pursue and win the girl he fancies?&nbsp; And, somehow, can he get a decent meal in the process? Performances: November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 &amp; 21 at 8:00 pm and November 8 &amp; 15 at 2:00 pm.&nbsp; Tickets $24 with reserved seating

Local Event: One Man, Two Guvnors

Sudbury

One Man, Two Guvnors

Financially strapped Francis Henshall has taken on the job of servant to Roscoe Crabbe, a small-time East London hood who is...

HARVEY WHEELER COMMUNITY CENTER

Prayer, grounded in divine Love and spiritual law, offers a spiritual foundation for healing, personal growth, and experiencing our inseparable connection to God. Join us for a free talk with Bobby Lewis, CS, Christian Science practitioner and member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.• Sunday, November 8 at 2:30 pm <ul><li>Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main Street, Concord, MA</li><li>Free parking &amp; childcare provided</li><li>More info: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.CSConcordMA.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgVicmlkETBoYlVOaGhmTGdNd2dwMnM0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgtptx5C0linxEac5QL7RvsSjHNcwFj7aEUcIrm6pehYy-XsfaO39d4pRstx_aem_pRQv6tAnxaYjmhGMxyefZg&amp;h=AUDCFdAY3jlQjiqUwf9iczQk0j9hK5WwtV0DaefBT3lvC_QpU8YTz_AN2kru8n7092l5jSlPx2qy6Jb4B4dG3mw4WBzUWL-81dnp3I3tzD8B4OmEtexleB9yAQPEhBnZ-cCPnEZm6HD5wHf46Gd8Po4Dm6OdLFANTg&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUD4Ecj_aQmqPb2MIq_rPH15CBfUYsL1KTbEkPQFMCaBA4tlXYH5YymWQJq6GgLs4kpRTgEX3dw0RXP09Zjbggvh7SfuHRUxB5nH_vzoiYFAqUXS0HxDr7SSB-ZT38UY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.CSConcordMA.org</a></li><li><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.CSConcordMA.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgVicmlkETBoYlVOaGhmTGdNd2dwMnM0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgtptx5C0linxEac5QL7RvsSjHNcwFj7aEUcIrm6pehYy-XsfaO39d4pRstx_aem_pRQv6tAnxaYjmhGMxyefZg&amp;h=AUDCFdAY3jlQjiqUwf9iczQk0j9hK5WwtV0DaefBT3lvC_QpU8YTz_AN2kru8n7092l5jSlPx2qy6Jb4B4dG3mw4WBzUWL-81dnp3I3tzD8B4OmEtexleB9yAQPEhBnZ-cCPnEZm6HD5wHf46Gd8Po4Dm6OdLFANTg&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUD4Ecj_aQmqPb2MIq_rPH15CBfUYsL1KTbEkPQFMCaBA4tlXYH5YymWQJq6GgLs4kpRTgEX3dw0RXP09Zjbggvh7SfuHRUxB5nH_vzoiYFAqUXS0HxDr7SSB-ZT38UY" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Contact: 978-369-2933</li><li>Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Concord, MA, on Monument Square.</li></ul>

Local Event: Effective Prayer: Finding healing and wholeness in divine Love

Concord

Effective Prayer: Finding healing and wholeness...

Prayer, grounded in divine Love and spiritual law, offers a spiritual foundation for healing, personal growth, and experiencing...

Effective Prayer: Finding healing and wholeness in divine Love

<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>"Scandinavian Christmas Fair — Saturday, November 14, 10am–3pm at Concord Middle School, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/923+Old+Marlboro+Road,+Concord,+MA?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">923 Old Marlboro Road, Concord, MA</a>. Come meet a Viking and enjoy traditional Scandinavian foods, including open-faced sandwiches, hot dogs, waffles, cheeses and baked goods. Shop for Nordic Christmas gifts, handmade knitwear, jewelry, books, linens, ornaments and more.&nbsp; Admission is $5 for adults; free for children under 16. The Fair is sponsored by Norumbega Lodge of the Sons of Norway. &nbsp;All proceeds support the Lodge’s fraternal and charitable activities."</blockquote></blockquote></blockquote>

Local Event: Scandinavian Christmas Fair

Scandinavian Christmas Fair

"Scandinavian Christmas Fair — Saturday, November 14, 10am–3pm at Concord Middle School, 923 Old Marlboro Road, Concord, MA....

First Religious Society

Learn the fundamentals of this beautiful, slower waltz style, with practice time built in at the end of each session.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1V2BLHpVBT4&amp;t=7s" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Cross-Step Waltz</a> is done to slower waltz music (a wee bit faster than a slow ballroom waltz, but slower than a social rotary waltz) and is popular at Mostly Waltz dances throughout the country, including our monthly dance in Concord, MA.&nbsp;&nbsp;These sessions will be cumulative. You may sign up for the series, or for individual classes if you are already familiar with some basic CSW.&nbsp;
<ul><li>Nov 14 - The Basics</li><li>Nov 28 - Grapevine Variations</li><li>Dec 5&nbsp; &nbsp; - Under-the-Arch Variations</li><li>Dec 12&nbsp; - Pivot Variations</li></ul>

Local Event: Essential Cross-Step Waltz

Essential Cross-Step Waltz

Learn the fundamentals of this beautiful, slower waltz style, with practice time built in at the end of each session.Cross-Step...

Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre, 235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA, 02493

Kick off the holiday season with the magic of The Nutcracker and celebrate Commonwealth Ballet's 35th Anniversary Season: Tradition &amp; Transformation.
This beloved holiday tradition features beautiful dancing, stunning costumes, enchanting sets, and memorable performances for audiences of all ages. From playful mice and cheerful Polichinelles to sparkling Snowflakes and the breathtaking Waltz of the Flowers, The Nutcracker offers holiday wonder for families and arts lovers alike.
As Commonwealth Ballet marks 35 seasons of inspiring audiences through tradition, innovation, and artistic excellence, this year's performances are not to be missed.November 27, 2026 1:00 PM
November 27, 2026 6:00 PM
November 28, 2026 1:00 PM
November 28, 2026 6:00 PM
November 29, 2026 1:00 PM

Performances: November 27-29 and December 18-20 Venue: Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre at Regis College, Weston, MA Free Parking Tickets start at $31

Tickets are on sale now! Purchase tickets <a href="https://www.commonwealthballet.org/nutcracker" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.commonwealthballet.org/nutcracker</a> and use promo code EB26 by October 1 for 20% Early Bird savings (excluding shortened sensory and family-friendly matinee on November 27th at 1pm).

Local Event: Commonwealth Ballet's The Nutcracker

Commonwealth Ballet's The Nutcracker

Kick off the holiday season with the magic of The Nutcracker and celebrate Commonwealth Ballet's 35th Anniversary Season:...

Impromptus Praised as “a Schubertian of unfaltering authority and character” (Gramophone), Shai Wosner brings his trademark blend of intellect, imagination, and playfulness to a program exploring the spirit of improvisation. Pairing works by Schubert, Chopin, Dvořák, Gershwin, and Ives with a brief improvisation of his own, Wosner culminates the evening with Schubert’s transcendent final sonata, the B-flat Major Sonata, D. 960.&nbsp;Tickets at concordchambermusic.com.

Local Event: Impromptus: Shai Wosner, piano

Impromptus: Shai Wosner, piano

Impromptus Praised as “a Schubertian of unfaltering authority and character” (Gramophone), Shai Wosner brings his trademark...

Kick off the holiday season with the magic of The Nutcracker and celebrate Commonwealth Ballet's 35th Anniversary Season: Tradition &amp; Transformation.
This beloved holiday tradition features beautiful dancing, stunning costumes, enchanting sets, and memorable performances for audiences of all ages. From playful mice and cheerful Polichinelles to sparkling Snowflakes and the breathtaking Waltz of the Flowers, The Nutcracker offers holiday wonder for families and arts lovers alike.
As Commonwealth Ballet marks 35 seasons of inspiring audiences through tradition, innovation, and artistic excellence, this year's performances are not to be missed.
December 18, 2026 7:00 PM
December 19, 2026 1:00 PM
December 19, 2026 6:00 PM
December 20, 2026 1:00 PM
Performances: November 27-29 and December 18-20 Venue: Eleanor Welch Casey Theatre at Regis College, Weston, MA Free Parking Tickets start at $31

Tickets are on sale now! Purchase tickets <a href="https://www.commonwealthballet.org/nutcracker" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.commonwealthballet.org/nutcracker</a> and use promo code EB26 by October 1 for 20% Early Bird savings (excluding shortened sensory and family-friendly matinee on November 27th at 1pm).

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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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