Rose Art Museum

The people closest to Jenna Gribbon have become the enduring subjects of her paintings, but likeness is only the beginning. In this virtual conversation, the artist will be joined by The New Yorker staff writer Naomi Fry to reflect on the ideas, relationships, and philosophical questions that have shaped Gribbon’s practice, on the occasion of her first museum survey, <a href="https://www.brandeis.edu/rose/exhibitions/2026/jenna-gribbon.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jenna Gribbon: Entwined</a>.&nbsp;
Together, they will explore Gribbon’s distinctive approach to painting, the collaborative nature of her portraits, and the ways in which her work challenges conventional notions of representation, intimacy, and observation. Spanning the artist’s career while looking toward its future, the conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear Gribbon discuss the evolution of her practice, her creative process, and the enduring concerns that continue to inform her work.
Audience members will have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&amp;A following the discussion.<a href="https://brandeis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OcuhxaxoSbGBKDWhc9ITSw#/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here</a>

Local Event: In Conversation: Jenna Gribbon

Middlesex County

Waltham

Massachusetts

In Conversation: Jenna Gribbon

The people closest to Jenna Gribbon have become the enduring subjects of her paintings, but likeness is only the beginning. In...

Wasserman Cinematheque at Brandeis University

Join us for a screening of Agnès Varda's beloved feminist classic One Sings, the Other Doesn't (1977), a joyful celebration of friendship, love, motherhood, and the freedom to define one's own life. The film has been a lasting source of inspiration for Jenna Gribbon, who has said, "Agnès Varda is probably my biggest influence outside of painting." Like Varda, Gribbon finds beauty in everyday relationships, revealing the quiet intimacy, tenderness, and complexity of shared lives.
Presented in conjunction with Jenna Gribbon: Entwined, the screening will be introduced by Brandeis Professor Sophia Niehaus. Following the film, Niehaus will be joined by Entwined co-curator Chad Sirois for a conversation exploring the rich connections between Varda's groundbreaking cinema and Gribbon's paintings, inviting audiences to discover how two visionary artists reimagine family, intimacy, caregiving, and the transformative power of love.One Sings, the Other Doesn't, 1977. Film still. Directed by Agnès Varda. Couresty of Janus Films. © 2026 Janus Films. All rights reserved.

Local Event: Film Screening: One Sings, the Other Doesn't

Film Screening: One Sings, the Other Doesn't

Join us for a screening of Agnès Varda's beloved feminist classic One Sings, the Other Doesn't (1977), a joyful celebration of...

Spend an hour in the galleries with Brandeis Professor Brian Horton for a close look at intimacy, play, and desire in Jenna Gribbon: Entwined.
Focusing on works including Night swimming&nbsp;wrestlers&nbsp;(2018)&nbsp;and 3AM Haircut (2018), Horton will consider the thin line between homosocial play and eroticism in Gribbon’s paintings, and the ways friendship, attraction, performance, and spectatorship overlap within a single image.&nbsp;Through an informal, discussion-based session in the exhibition space, participants will explore how Gribbon invites viewers into scenes that feel at once private and shared, and how those shifting boundaries shape the experience of looking.<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScELaPUruygtuotqc69rlFMFA8GuxdXWCVlntnMyNJ-r_gK_Q/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Register Now</a>Brian Horton is assistant professor of anthropology and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Brandeis University. He earned his PhD and MA from Brown University and his BA from Texas Tech University. A cultural anthropologist, Horton works at the intersections of queer studies, critical theory, popular culture, digital anthropology, and South Asian studies. His research examines sexual, gender, and racial minority communities and the social worlds they create amid structures of recognition and discrimination. His writing has appeared in South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies, Sexualities, PoLAR: Political and Legal Anthropology Review, and QED: A Journal in GLBTQ Worldmaking, as well as the edited volume Queer Nightlife (University of Michigan Press, 2021).
This program was organized in conjunction with the exhibition, Jenna Gribbon: Entwined, August 19, 2026–January 3, 2027, and is co-sponsored by the <a href="https://www.brandeis.edu/mandel-center-humanities/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mandel Center for the Humanities</a> at Brandeis University.&nbsp;

Local Event: Close Looking: Jenna Gribbon and the Erotics of Play

Close Looking: Jenna Gribbon and the Erotics of...

Spend an hour in the galleries with Brandeis Professor Brian Horton for a close look at intimacy, play, and desire in Jenna...

Close Looking: Jenna Gribbon and the Erotics of Play

Make time to create together at the Rose Art Museum. Inspired by the intimate paintings in <a href="https://www.brandeis.edu/rose/exhibitions/2026/jenna-gribbon.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jenna Gribbon: Entwined</a>, this participatory drawing workshop invites friends, partners, loved ones, and even new acquaintances to explore the shared experience of seeing and being seen. Through a series of playful drawing exercises, participants will alternate between artist and subject, discovering how careful observation, conversation, and reciprocity can deepen our connections with one another. Inspired by Gribbon's own use of snapshots on her cell phone to crop and compose her paintings, several exercises will also incorporate participants' phones as creative tools for framing, seeing, and drawing from unexpected perspectives.
Led by Ariel Freiberg, the workshop is open to adults of all skill levels, and all drawing materials will be provided. Bring someone special or come on your own. Solo participants will be paired with others, making this a welcoming opportunity to meet new people while experiencing Gribbon's exhibition in a fresh and meaningful way.
Space is limited to 20 participants, and advance registration is encouraged.Image:&nbsp;Jenna Gribbon, Model construct, 2022 [DETAIL]. Private Collection, courtesy of Lévy Gorvy Dayan. © Jenna Gribbon.

Local Event: Making Time: Drawing Between Us

Making Time: Drawing Between Us

Make time to create together at the Rose Art Museum. Inspired by the intimate paintings in Jenna Gribbon: Entwined, this...

Jayna Mikolaitis

William Hall

Boston Metropolitan Area

Benjamin Pierce

Belmont

Watertown

Weston

Chris Rhatigan

Lexington

Newton

Arlington

Norfolk County

Wellesley

Jessie Castellano

Wayland

Winchester

Cambridge

Bloch Performing Arts Inc.

<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/bloch-party-grand-opening" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP Link</a>
It’s a Bloch Party!! We are incredibly excited to officially open our first set of studio spaces in Lexington, MA, and you’re invited to share in this momentus occasion with all of us at Bloch Performing Arts (BPA)!Because of our growing student base, we wanted to give students a space to call their own! Now at the official location of Bloch Performing Arts: 271 Lincoln St Suite 10 Lexington, MA 02421, students will be able to have voice lessons, piano lessons, musicianship classes, studio masterclasses, and performance opportunities.
On Saturday October 10th at 11am-5pm, please come and get to know our new space, our current students and faculty, and the community we’ve grown into!
Our teaching philosophy is to give each student a creative, healthy, and efficient way to use their voice and instrument. No matter the style, fostering a technique of complete vocal freedom and playing with easy musical communication is essential to our educational goals. Additionally, music education is not only about discipline and growth, but also about the growth of one's personhood. We take very seriously the need for compassionate education in an art form so vulnerable and personal.&nbsp;
AGENDA
11am Doors Open!
12pm Free 15-20min Demo Lessons Begin!
12:45pm Vocal Audition Workshop
1:45pm Student and Faculty Performance&nbsp;
2:30pm-5pm Free 15-20min Demo Lessons continue

Local Event: It’s a Bloch Party! Grand Opening

It’s a Bloch Party! Grand Opening

RSVP Link
It’s a Bloch Party!! We are incredibly excited to officially open our first set of studio spaces in Lexington, MA,...

SUNDAY OCTOBER 11th!!!
Stop by for a fun day of comic books, video games, trading cards, toys, apparel, and more!
Looking for something specific—key issues, vintage cards, action figures, or a favorite character? Email us, comment, or send a message and we’ll reach out to our vendors to help track it down.
Family-friendly • All ages welcome Admission: $2 (under age 15 free) 10a to 3pm

Local Event: Waltham’s Comic Book & Collectibles Show

Waltham’s Comic Book & Collectibles Show

SUNDAY OCTOBER 11th!!!
Stop by for a fun day of comic books, video games, trading cards, toys, apparel, and more!
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All local VFW Auxiliaries looking for new members!

Join our Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries in Waltham (Post 10334), Somerville (Post 529), Melrose (both Post 2394 and 1506), and Medford (Post 1012) - dedicated to providing unwavering support for Veterans, Active Duty Military, and their Families. Spouses, parents, children, and siblings ages 16 and up of a combat Veteran are warmly invited to learn more about becoming a member and fostering patriotism in our local communities. Please call or email the person listed in the flyer.

Local Event: Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville 

Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x...

Join our Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries in Waltham (Post 10334), Somerville (Post 529), Melrose (both Post 2394 and...

Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville 

Mount Alvernia Academy

You're invited to join Mount Alvernia Academy for Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. As we celebrate 100 years of excellence in Franciscan education, discover a legacy of faith, learning, and community that has shaped generations of students. 
A two-time National Blue Ribbon School, MAA offers an academically rigorous environment where students are known and loved. Tour our campus, meet teachers, staff, parents, and students, and learn more about the exceptional educational experience that has defined our school for a century.&nbsp;Please use the link below to register. 
Oct. Registration: Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ravenna-hub.com/events/707db530-2566-461d-ab53-f38bd9aa865e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a> <a href="https://www.ravenna-hub.com/events/06c77dad-81f8-4847-ada3-9bec3d3d2f6c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
We look forward to meeting your family and sharing more about MAA!

Local Event: MAA Open House

MAA Open House

You're invited to join Mount Alvernia Academy for Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. As we celebrate 100...

Goodwill Boston Career Center

Ready to find the job that’s right for you?
On October 14, Goodwill’s Job and Training Fair will bring employers from across Greater Boston together in one place, giving job seekers the chance to connect directly with organizations that are hiring right now.
Participating employers include Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston College, Boston Fire Department, Enterprise Mobility, Museum of Science, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), United States Postal Service, YMCA of Greater Boston, and many more!
Whether you’re looking for your next job or considering a career change, come meet employers, ask questions, and see what opportunities could be a good fit for you. Register today using the link below.
<a href="https://careercenter.goodwillmass.org/event/fall-job-fair/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">careercenter.goodwillmass.org/event/fall-job-fair/</a>

Local Event: Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair

Suffolk County

Boston

Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and...

Ready to find the job that’s right for you?
On October 14, Goodwill’s Job and Training Fair will bring employers from across...

Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair

Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank

Join us for a family-friendly morning walk along the gorgeous grounds of the Garden at Elm Bank to support Shriners Children's Boston. Catered breakfast bites, hot coffee and pumpkin-spiced hot chocolate, jugglers, stilt walkers, face painters, a costume contest and so many other surprises. Its easy to register. Free parking! Registration is easy -&nbsp;
Support Shriners Children’s Boston amazing care!

Local Event: Boston Haunted Walk - The Most Amazing Halloween Walk Anywhere!

Boston Haunted Walk - The Most Amazing...

Join us for a family-friendly morning walk along the gorgeous grounds of the Garden at Elm Bank to support Shriners Children's...

Boston Haunted Walk - The Most Amazing Halloween Walk Anywhere!

Dash Bio

Join the WEST community for a premier networking event designed specifically for STEM professionals to build genuine connections and lasting relationships. These welcoming gatherings provide a vibrant space to connect, share experiences, and thrive within a supportive professional community.

Local Event: WoW - West On Wednesdays Networking Event

WoW - West On Wednesdays Networking Event

Join the WEST community for a premier networking event designed specifically for STEM professionals to build genuine...

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In Conversation: Jenna Gribbon

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7:00 PM

Rose Art Museum, 415 South St, Waltham, MA

Film Screening: One Sings, the Other Doesn't

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Close Looking: Jenna Gribbon and the Erotics of Play

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3:00 PM

Rose Art Museum, 415 South St, Waltham, MA

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1:00 PM

Rose Art Museum, 415 South St, Waltham, MA

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MAA Open House

Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair

Boston Haunted Walk - The Most Amazing Halloween Walk Anywhere!

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