Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 34 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA, 01748

Artist Courtney Fern, winner of the 2025 Members Art Show, will have her own exhibition titled "EXPERIMENTAL" at the HCA Gallery located at 34 Hayden Rowe Street. The exhibition runs from September 28 to December 5, with an opening reception on October 9 at 6 p.m. The reception is open to the public.&nbsp;

Local Event: EXPERIMENTAL: Exhibition by Courtney Fern

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Holliston-Hopkinton

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EXPERIMENTAL: Exhibition by Courtney Fern

Artist Courtney Fern, winner of the 2025 Members Art Show, will have her own exhibition titled "EXPERIMENTAL" at the HCA...

ENTER STAGE LEFT THEATER Presents: Larry the Big-Time Broadway Producer.
Enter Stage Left Theater is delighted to present its fall comedy, Larry the Big-Time Broadway Producer, by acclaimed theater critic, author, and educator Peter Filichia, directed by Paul Champlin.
Young theater enthusiast Larry Greenstein gets his first taste of Broadway success when a $100 investment in the original 1964 production of Funny Girl pays off. Bitten by the Broadway bug, Larry dives deeper into the world of theatrical producing, convinced his next investment will be an even bigger hit.
But on Broadway, success is never guaranteed. As Larry chases his dream of becoming a big-time producer, he discovers that finding the next smash hit may be harder than it looks—and that lightning doesn't always strike twice.
Filled with humor, heart, and plenty of behind-the-scenes Broadway charm, Larry the Big-Time Broadway Producer is a love letter to theater and the dreamers who keep it alive.

Local Event: Larry, The Big-Time Broadway Producer

Larry, The Big-Time Broadway Producer

ENTER STAGE LEFT THEATER Presents: Larry the Big-Time Broadway Producer.
Enter Stage Left Theater is delighted to present its...

Adult and Child Ceramics Workshop: for youth ages 7 years old and up, and their grown-up
Work side-by-side with your child to create a sculptural or functional monster to ring in this spookiest of months! Get your hands muddy and experience the fun and creativity of clay.

Local Event:  Adult & Child Ceramics Workshop

 Adult & Child Ceramics Workshop

Adult and Child Ceramics Workshop: for youth ages 7 years old and up, and their grown-up
Work side-by-side with your child to...

Hopkinton Center for the Arts

Settle in for an unforgettable hour of music with the MetroWest Jazz Project. This talented collaboration of jazz musicians brings you acoustic contemporary jazz, highlighted by the rich, mellow tones of the vibraphone.
After the concert, the music keeps flowing with an open jam session, welcoming musicians of all ages and skill levels, from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned pros. Light refreshments provided. Free admission.

Local Event: Sunday Jazz Jam

Sunday Jazz Jam

Settle in for an unforgettable hour of music with the MetroWest Jazz Project. This talented collaboration of jazz musicians...

<h1>Handweaving | Workshops | All Levels | Single &amp; 2 day Pass</h1>Unwind and discover the soothing art of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. In these full-day, hands-on workshops, you will learn to explore color and texture using luxury yarns and natural fibers.
Our small group size ensures individual attention, making these sessions perfect for all skill levels—from complete beginners to experienced weavers. Bring a friend and craft a beautiful, meaningful handmade gift!Materials:&nbsp;All materials and loom use are included in the tuition.Workshop 1: The Infinity Scarf (Sunday, Oct. 11) Focus: Wearable Art &amp; Luxury Fibers Create your own beautiful, handwoven infinity scarf using a rich palette of colors and textures that inspire you. You will work with luxurious designer yarns made from natural fibers in a variety of materials and thicknesses, learning the creative process from start to finish. What you’ll take home: A finished, one-of-a-kind infinity scarf ready to wear or gift.

Local Event: Handweaving Workshop

Handweaving Workshop

Handweaving | Workshops | All Levels | Single & 2 day PassUnwind and discover the soothing art of weaving on a rigid heddle...

Ekphrasis is the use of vivid language to describe or respond to a work of art. Through ekphrasis, we can connect more deeply with the world around us and with ourselves. Our one-day ekphrastic workshop is a great opportunity to write something new and enjoy the spring season!
In this workshop, you will:
• Receive a tour from curator Jamaal Bonnette of the <a href="https://www.hopartscenter.org/lotvin-gallery" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Creating Through It</a> • Spend dedicated time enjoying the art, selecting a piece to respond to, and writing about it • Share your work with the class in a round of supportive feedback • Decide if you’d like your work to become a part of the exhibit for the remainder of its run 
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Whether you’re a dedicated writer continuing your practice, trying to meet fellow local writers, or just looking for a nice way to enjoy the spring season, our ekphrastic workshop is a great opportunity to create art in a relaxing, supportive environment!

Local Event: Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop

Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop

Ekphrasis is the use of vivid language to describe or respond to a work of art. Through ekphrasis, we can connect more deeply...

Join our monthly creative mornings for kids ages 3–5 and caregivers!
Get inspired by the monthly theme and make art together to enjoy and take home. Our mornings will be focused on discovery, creativity, and the joy of making art as you rotate between both performing (music) and visual art. We'll play games, sing songs, and make hands-on crafts.&nbsp;Please note:
<ul><li>Though the program is geared towards 3 to 5 year olds, younger siblings are also welcome (registration is only needed for the 3–5 year old though)</li><li>Space is limited, so pre-registration is highly encouraged but not required.</li><li>Register for one at a time or receive 10% off when you register for all 4 workshops!</li></ul>
Monthly Themes:
<ul><li>October 16 (Spooky Season)</li><li>November 20 (Forest Animals)&nbsp;</li><li>December 18 (Coziness)</li></ul>

Local Event:  Creative Mornings for Little Artists (Ages 3 to 5)

 Creative Mornings for Little Artists (Ages 3...

Join our monthly creative mornings for kids ages 3–5 and caregivers!
Get inspired by the monthly theme and make art together to...

 Creative Mornings for Little Artists (Ages 3 to 5)

As the saying goes in fine art, “color gets the credit, but value does the work.” Join us for an inspiring artist talk and guided gallery tour exploring how a firm grasp of core techniques unlocks complete creative freedom. Ayana Mack will walk visitors through her vibrant, multi-layered work that evokes transformation and possibility.&nbsp; Learn how she fearlessly pairs exuberant, high-saturation color with mixed-media elements—including integrated poetic text—while keeping her compositions structurally grounded and deeply expressive.
Ayana's work is part of the exhibition "Creating Through It" curated&nbsp; by the HCA’s 2026 Curator Fellow, Jamaal Bonnette.&nbsp; The exhibition focuses on using creativity to express those emotions that often overwhelm us.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ayana Mack is a Boston-based multidisciplinary artist, muralist, and creative storyteller whose work uses public art as a catalyst for healing, joy, and community connection.&nbsp; Her artwork creates space for reflection, affirmation, and collective care.

Local Event: FREE Artist Talk and Gallery Tour: Ayana Mack

FREE Artist Talk and Gallery Tour: Ayana Mack

As the saying goes in fine art, “color gets the credit, but value does the work.” Join us for an inspiring artist talk and...

Designed for adults with a foundation in drawing, this intensive 4-hour workshop takes you through the process of creating a two-page comic book spread from start to finish.
Begin with a character warm-up and an introduction to 1-, 2-, and 3-point perspective. Then, using an open-ended story prompt, explore storyboarding, pacing, panel composition, perspective, value, tone, and storytelling techniques as you bring your character to life.
Work with traditional comic-making tools, including non-photo blue pencils, dip-ink pens, Microns, and Bristol board. By completing a short “slice of life” story arc, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to tackle your own comics or graphic novel ideas.
Materials: All supplies are provided by HCA, or you’re welcome to bring your own. A suggested supply list is available below.

Local Event:  Comic Drawing Workshop

 Comic Drawing Workshop

Designed for adults with a foundation in drawing, this intensive 4-hour workshop takes you through the process of creating a...

This is an all-levels drawing workshop from live models for teens. This course focuses on observing and translating the human form onto paper. Learning to capture proportions, gesture, and volume, as well as relevant terms, such as contrapposto, is included in this course. Students will learn how to sight and measure with a sighting stick/straightedge. We will have dynamic poses to learn the art of gesture drawing, with longer poses to work on detailed rendering.
Materials: All supplies included in tuition.
Please note: Sign up for all three workshops and receive 10% off, or sign up on a per-day basis.&nbsp;Registration Flexibility:&nbsp;Students can choose to register for a single workshop or buy a multi-pass to attend multiple sessions.&nbsp;

Local Event:  Life Drawing Workshops for Teens ( Gr. 6 to 12)

 Life Drawing Workshops for Teens ( Gr. 6 to 12)

This is an all-levels drawing workshop from live models for teens. This course focuses on observing and translating the human...

Fun run for young runners, preceding the HCA's Wicked 5K 2026. Finish prizes of a mini pumpkin. Costume parade after the run!

Local Event: Wee Wicked Dash

Wee Wicked Dash

Fun run for young runners, preceding the HCA's Wicked 5K 2026. Finish prizes of a mini pumpkin. Costume parade after the run!

Lace up your sneakers, grab your (optional) costume, and join us for the Wicked 5K, a fun-filled community fundraiser benefiting the Hopkinton Center for the Arts! Whether you're running for a personal best or strolling with friends and family, every step you take helps support arts education, performances, exhibitions, scholarships, and community programs that make the arts accessible to all.
Your registration is more than race entry—it's an investment in creativity and community. You will automatically be set up as a FUNdraiser!&nbsp; It is not required to fundraise to join us but it makes it more FUN!
Proceeds from the event directly support the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering joy, belonging, and lifelong learning through the arts.
Create your own fundraising page! &nbsp;Join one of the fundraising teams! Win prizes!!
This festive fall tradition features a relatively flat 5K walk/run course with traffic-free roads and groomed gravel trails, making it enjoyable for participants of all ages and abilities. Little goblins and ghouls can join the excitement, too, in our 100-meter Wee Wicked Dash, held just before the start of the 5K.
Costumes are encouraged, holiday spirit is welcome, and every mile makes a difference!

Local Event: HCA Wicked 5K 2026

HCA Wicked 5K 2026

Lace up your sneakers, grab your (optional) costume, and join us for the Wicked 5K, a fun-filled community fundraiser...

<h1>Handweaving | Workshops | All Levels | Single &amp; 2 day Pass</h1>Unwind and discover the soothing art of weaving on a rigid heddle loom. In these full-day, hands-on workshops, you will learn to explore color and texture using luxury yarns and natural fibers.
Our small group size ensures individual attention, making these sessions perfect for all skill levels—from complete beginners to experienced weavers. Bring a friend and craft a beautiful, meaningful handmade gift!Materials:&nbsp;All materials and loom use are included in the tuition.Workshop 2: Tote Bag (Sunday, Nov. 8) Focus: Functional Fashion &amp; Creative Upcycling Design and weave your own unique, durable tote bag! Each student will work on a pre-warped portable rigid heddle loom using a mix of cotton fabric strips and luxury yarns. To make your bag truly one-of-a-kind, you are welcome to bring your own repurposed textiles—such as old flannel shirts, neckties, or patterned sheets—to cut into strips and weave into your design. What you’ll take home: A beautiful, custom handwoven tote bag. Fees: A $10 assembly fee applies if you choose the tote bag and would like the instructor to sew, finish, and ship the bag to you.

Join our monthly creative mornings for kids ages 3–5 and caregivers!

Get inspired by the monthly theme and make art together to enjoy and take home. Our mornings will be focused on discovery, creativity, and the joy of making art as you rotate between both performing (music) and visual art. We'll play games, sing songs, and make hands-on crafts.Please note:
<ul><li>Though the program is geared towards 3 to 5 year olds, younger siblings are also welcome (registration is only needed for the 3–5 year old though)</li><li>Space is limited, so pre-registration is highly encouraged but not required.</li><li>Register for one at a time or receive 10% off when you register for all 4 workshops!</li></ul>
Monthly Themes:
<ul><li>October 16 (Spooky Season)</li><li>November 20 (Forest Animals)&nbsp;</li><li>December 18 (Coziness)</li></ul>

Local Event: Creative Mornings for Little Artists

Creative Mornings for Little Artists

Join our monthly creative mornings for kids ages 3–5 and caregivers!

Get inspired by the monthly theme and make art together...

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Village Hall on the Common

Access Film Festival brings the best films to Metrowest Boston while showcasing and supporting our local talent! Our festival is an exhibition of inspiring films across all genres, from around the world and right here in our community.

Local Event: Access Film Festival

Access Film Festival

Access Film Festival brings the best films to Metrowest Boston while showcasing and supporting our local talent! Our festival...

The Islamic Society of Greater Milford

Join the Metrowest Interfaith Community and Peace Islands Institute for an enlightening afternoon of stimulating table sharing among Jewish, Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Baha'i, and Christian neighbors. Snacks and refreshments will be available at this inclusive community event; registration is requested online.

Local Event: Abraham's Table Series: One Creator: Many Paths, Finding Common Ground

Abraham's Table Series: One Creator: Many...

Join the Metrowest Interfaith Community and Peace Islands Institute for an enlightening afternoon of stimulating table sharing...

Abraham's Table Series: One Creator: Many Paths, Finding Common Ground

PiNZ

No school on Monday? PINZ Milford has the plan.
PINZ Entertainment, 110 South Main St in Milford, will open early at 11am on Monday, October 12 for Columbus Day, giving families and friends a full day to play over the long weekend.
Guests can enjoy:
<ul>
<li>Bowling</li>
<li>Arcade games</li>
<li>Laser tag</li>
<li>Kids axe throwing</li>
</ul>
Food and drinks are available all day, so lunch is covered too.
Lanes can be reserved online at pinzbowl.com, and walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 774-686-BOWL.
Event details:
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<li>What: Columbus Day early opening</li>
<li>When: Monday, October 12, opening at 11am</li>
<li>Where: PINZ Entertainment, 110 South Main St, Milford, MA 01757</li>
<li>Info: pinzbowl.com · 774-686-BOWL</li></ul>

Local Event: Columbus Day Early Opening at PINZ

Columbus Day Early Opening at PINZ

No school on Monday? PINZ Milford has the plan.
PINZ Entertainment, 110 South Main St in Milford, will open early at 11am on...

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EXPERIMENTAL: Exhibition by Courtney Fern

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6:00 PM

Holliston-Hopkinton, MA

Larry, The Big-Time Broadway Producer

OCT

9

7:30 PM

98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Adult & Child Ceramics Workshop

OCT

10

1:00 PM

34 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Larry, The Big-Time Broadway Producer

OCT

10

7:30 PM

98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Sunday Jazz Jam

OCT

11

9:00 AM

Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Handweaving Workshop

OCT

11

9:00 AM

Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop

OCT

16

9:00 AM

Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Creative Mornings for Little Artists (Ages 3 to 5)

OCT

16

10:00 AM

Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

FREE Artist Talk and Gallery Tour: Ayana Mack

OCT

17

12:00 PM

Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Comic Drawing Workshop

OCT

17

12:00 PM

Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Life Drawing Workshops for Teens ( Gr. 6 to 12)

OCT

18

1:00 PM

Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Wee Wicked Dash

OCT

25

9:45 AM

Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

HCA Wicked 5K 2026

OCT

25

10:00 AM

Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Handweaving Workshop

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8

10:00 AM

Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Creative Mornings for Little Artists

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20

10:00 AM

Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, MA

Creative Mornings for Little Artists