Bedford Town Hall

The Bedford Cultural District’s New Song Music Series welcomes contemporary string band Rachel Sumner &amp; Traveling Light for a night of spellbinding music and storytelling on May 16.
Led by singer-songwriter Rachel Sumner (guitar and vocals), with Kat Wallace (fiddle and vocals) and Mike Siegel (upright bass and vocals), the trio is known for rich melodies that blend folk, Americana, and bluegrass.
Sumner, formerly of Twisted Pine, has earned wide recognition, including the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Award (Folk), a Kerrville New Folk Competition win, and the archiving of five original songs at the Library of Congress. As a group, Traveling Light has won the 2023 Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival competition and the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest and has been featured for four consecutive years by WBUR/NPR as a top Massachusetts entry in the Tiny Desk Contest.
Critics have praised Sumner’s work for its ability to balance authenticity with fresh perspectives. As folk artist and writer Lindsay Straw noted, her music is “achingly clear and wide open to the world, with twang and tenderness.”
Listen to the band perform “Anything Worth Doing” at the Owl Music Parlor: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBmM8UACk8c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBmM8UACk8c</a>. Buy tickets at&nbsp;
The concert will be held on Saturday, May 16, at Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for refreshments, with the music beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at newsongbedford.org.
New Song is grateful for the support of its sponsors: Red Heat American Tavern; Suzanne &amp; Company; Bedford Florist &amp; Gifts; FYZICAL Therapy &amp; Balance Centers–Bedford; Prince Street Café &amp; Bakery; and the Mass Cultural Council.

Local Event: Bedford Cultural District Welcomes Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light on May 16

Middlesex County

Concord

Massachusetts

Bedford Cultural District Welcomes Rachel...

The Bedford Cultural District’s New Song Music Series welcomes contemporary string band Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light for a...

Bedford Cultural District Welcomes Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light on May 16

New Song is thrilled to host one of only two Massachusetts performances launching Peter Mulvey’s new project: Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls Present: Floyd Mercantile, on Saturday, June 20.
Mostly composed of songs Peter and Jenna wrote separately, the new album and show will also feature 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). Listen to “Green and Grey” <a href="https://bit.ly/MulveyNicholls" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/MulveyNicholls</a>.
Buy tickets at <a href="https://newsongbedford.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://newsongbedford.org/</a>.
New Song is a volunteer initiative of the Bedford Cultural District, with the generous support of Red Heat American Tavern, Suzanne &amp; Company Real Estate, Bedford Florist &amp; Gifts, FYZICAL® Therapy and Balance Centers Bedford, Prince Street Café &amp; Bakery, and the Mass Cultural Council.<a href="https://#_msocom_1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">[MG1]</a>
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Local Event: Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls Present: Floyd Mercantile

Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls Present: Floyd...

New Song is thrilled to host one of only two Massachusetts performances launching Peter Mulvey’s new project: Peter Mulvey and...

Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nicholls Present: Floyd Mercantile

Margaret Greene

Boston Metropolitan Area

Acton

Bedford

Jessie Castellano

Sudbury

Lexington

Wayland

Weston

William Hall

Waltham

Chris Rhatigan 

Burlington

Westford

Chelmsford

Sudbury Historical Society

In celebration of America250, the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) will proudly present the Sudbury Witness House Tour on Saturday, May 2nd!
Experience some of the oldest homes in Sudbury that witnessed 1776: the momentous year of the ratification of the United States Declaration of Independence and one that recalls the town spirit in Sudbury through its famous 01776 zip code.
The Sudbury Witness House Tour will begin at the first stop: the Loring Parsonage. The home was built for Reverend Israel Loring (1682-1772), stood through the American Revolution, and is now the home of the Sudbury History Center and Museum. There, attendees will receive their tour booklet and begin their journey to a group of impressive Witness Houses—homes that have been in Sudbury since 1776 or earlier—that are now private residences for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.To reserve your spot and register, visit: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sudbury-witness-house-tour-tickets-1981435202028?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/sudbury-witness-house-tour-tickets-1981435202028</a>

Local Event: Sudbury Witness House Tour

Sudbury Witness House Tour

In celebration of America250, the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) will proudly present the Sudbury Witness House Tour on...

Mel's Funway Park

HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN!
Saturday, May 2nd 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Haunted Houses Open)

Party Until 11:00 PM
Join us at Mel’s Funway Park as we celebrate Halfway To Halloween with scares and a party hosted alongside our sister attraction Spooky World. Tickets start at only $22!
DO NOT MISS:
<ul><li>Asylum 47 – Travel back in time to New Year’s Eve 1947, where asylum patients are eager to start the new year off... wrong.</li><li>Nightmare in 3-D – It's a new dimension of terror as you walk through this 3D-glasses haunt experience.</li><li>The Colony!- Once hidden amongst the cover of darkness, these unnatural beings have reemerged and are looking for bodies to torture and souls to destroy.</li><li>Monster Midway</li><li>DJ &amp; Dancing</li><li>Characters</li><li>Jousting Competitions</li><li>Mechanical Bull &amp; Axe Throwing</li><li>Fire Pit, Festival Food &amp; The Monster Midway Bar</li></ul>
A One-Night Halloween Party
Halloween fans — this night is for you.
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Local Event: Halfway to Halloween 

Hillsborough County

Litchfield

New Hampshire

Halfway to Halloween 

HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN!
Saturday, May 2nd 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Haunted Houses Open)

Party Until 11:00 PM
Join us at Mel’s Funway...

Sudbury Center

<a href="https://www.viewcy.com/fps" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get Tickets Here</a>Experience an enchanting evening of Irish Harp with Aine Minogue as she performs 'To Welcome in the Spring.' Join us at the historic Sudbury Meetinghouse for a beautiful live concert celebrating the new season.

Local Event: Aine Minogue

Aine Minogue

Get Tickets HereExperience an enchanting evening of Irish Harp with Aine Minogue as she performs 'To Welcome in the Spring.'...

Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center, Inc.

Sat. 5/2 @ 8:00pm join the energetic 10-piece band "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thenightfliesband/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">THE&nbsp;NIGHTFLIES</a>" (music of Steely Dan) at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/346996689143948/user/100063848220967/?__cft__[0]=AZa5WLceUm6EGpYck4nK3xpT6jJZvqHmSRUN72yP2qKbaZUFrOi6xgx7bYYe_mlUWpA_Wnbp1WAEewCJw21zZQhtJ8050n5LMOVZOMD7_J9q8XQ8F-UV8GRE3vOrcgsxdRn0015ppqZuWmFA1_j_hnh9&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center</a>. Doors open at 7PM, Band starts at 8PM. Dance floor, full bar, and tons of fun singing along &amp; dancing to your Steely Dan favorites! Grab a guaranteed seat with Advance ticketing at&nbsp;<a href="https://sanctuarymaynard.showare.com/ordertickets.asp?p=861" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sanctuarymaynard.showare.com/ordertickets.asp?p=861</a>A 10-piece band from the Boston/Merrimack Valley area that began as an informal get-together, for the love and challenge of playing the intricate arrangements of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. Our name is a tip-of-the-hat to the 1982 standard-bearer Donald Fagen solo album,The Nightfly. The Nightflies perform an ambitious medley of those recognizable, danceable, foot-tapping, 70's-80's hits and plenty of Becker/Fagen's deep-cuts. Hear faves from...Can't Buy a Thrill, Countdown To Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, Katy Lied, The Royal Scam, Aja, Gaucho, and last but not least Fagen's solo effort, The Nightfly. MUSICIANS: Barry Silverman: Keyboards Gary Jenkins: Bass/ Vocals Lori Zuroff: Vocals Tess Ferraiolo: Vocals Marcia J. Macres: Vocals Paul Greenspan: Guitar Mickey Roache: Guitars Bob Adams: Saxophone Mark Seibel: Saxophone Jon Golden: Drums, PercussionThe Nightflies are available for venues, private parties, and corporate events.

Local Event: The Nightflies (music of Steely Dan) at Sanctuary in Maynard on 5/2

The Nightflies (music of Steely Dan) at...

Sat. 5/2 @ 8:00pm join the energetic 10-piece band "THE NIGHTFLIES" (music of Steely Dan) at Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center....

The Nightflies (music of Steely Dan) at Sanctuary in Maynard on 5/2

First Parish of Sudbury

Join First Parish of Sudbury in dancing around the Maypole!
• The event will run from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm • On the Sudbury Town Common, across from First Parish
All are invited to join Brad Saylor in learning Maypole dances and Tom Kruskal and the Hopbrook Morris dancers! There is no fee to attend this program. Free parking is available behind Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Rd, Sudbury)
Maypole dancing is a centuries-old tradition celebrated on May Day. It is believed to have started in Roman Britain around 2000 years ago, when soldiers celebrated the arrival of spring by dancing around decorated trees, thanking their goddess Flora. These days, dancers weave ribbons around a pole rather than a tree, celebrating the arrival of spring.

Local Event: Maypole Dancing for ALL on the Sudbury Town Common

Maypole Dancing for ALL on the Sudbury Town Common

Join First Parish of Sudbury in dancing around the Maypole!
• The event will run from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm • On the Sudbury Town...

Online Presentation

During this complimentary session we’ll discuss why your future financial security and your retirement lifestyle depend on how you save and invest. We’ll address key questions that drive the retirement planning process, make sure you understand your company retirement benefits and we’ll offer some simple steps you can take to control your financial situation.
You must RSVP to receive access credentials for this event or seminar.Presented by: Colton Destrampe, APMA®, Associate Financial Advisor - R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC
Hosted by: R. Miller &amp; Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLCTo reserve a spot: call us at <a href="tel:6176073366">617.607.3366 Ext. 250</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:christina.cobas@ampf.com?subject=Taking%20control%20of%20your%20workplace%20retirement%20benefits">christina.cobas@ampf.com</a>

Local Event: Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits

Norfolk County

Wellesley

Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of...

During this complimentary session we’ll discuss why your future financial security and your retirement lifestyle depend on how...

Complimentary Presentation - Taking Control of Your Workplace Retirement Benefits

Sudbury Grange, 326 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA, 01776

NY Times Bestselling Author Michael Tougias to Speak on Extreme Survival
Author Michael Tougias will be giving a slide presentation on his book Extreme Survival: Lessons From Those Who Have Triumphed Against All Odds. This event will be held at Sudbury Grange, 326 Concord Road, Sudbury on Wednesday evening, May 6, 2026, at 7 PM. This free program is being presented by the Friends of the Goodnow Library and is made possible by a generous bequest from Stella and Frank Ricciardi to the Friends of the Goodnow Library. Free parking is available behind Sudbury Town Hall. While the venue is normally handicapped accessible, at this time the elevator has been taken out of service.&nbsp; We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
In his book, Extreme Survival, Tougias shares what he has learned about decision making under pressure and the mindsets and techniques survivors used to channel their energy into proactive decisions that saved their lives. He demonstrates that the same techniques can help anyone be more resilient when feeling overwhelmed or facing a seemingly insurmountable challenge in their personal or professional life. The methods shared can also be used by anyone who has an important goal. They provide inspiration and step by step practices to overcome obstacles and achieve a person’s full potential.
Tougias uses slides from some of the survival events to give the audience an edge-of-your-seat experience that also provides useful techniques that we can all use when faced with adversity or aspire to achieve a difficult goal.
The author has interviewed over 100 people who survived against all odds, and has researched many historical figures who have achieved the near-impossible. He supplements their stories with a handful of first person accounts from some of the toughest survivors in history. Some of the survivors from history include John McCain, Mary Rowlandson (captive during King Philip’s Indian War), Howard Blackburn, Captain Bligh, Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, mountainman Hugh Glass, Admiral Byrd, Shackleton, WWII pilot James Whittaker, Teddy Roosevelt, JFK (PT109), USS Indianapolis survivors, and many more from mountain climbers to early explorers of the new world.
Tougias has written seven survival and rescue books and Extreme Survival is the culmination of his life’s work of interviewing and researching the toughest survivors over the past three decades. He has earned critical acclaim and literary awards for his 30 bestselling non-fiction narratives. Some of his books include The Finest Hours (now a Disney movie), A Storm Too Soon, Overboard and The Waters Between Us. He is also author of books for middle readers in his “True Rescue Series” with MacMillan Publishing. <a href="https://www.michaeltougias.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">michaeltougias.com</a>

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NY Times Bestselling Author Michael Tougias to Speak on Extreme Survival
Author Michael Tougias will be giving a slide...

 Author Michael Tougias:  Extreme Survival                                                     

Wright Tavern Center

Discover the <a href="https://FreedomsWay.org/HTF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture &amp; History</a>, a month-long celebration featuring 101+ free, family friendly events across 45 communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Presented by nearly 100 regional partners of Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, a program of the National Park Service, the festival invites visitors to explore scenic landscapes, historic towns, and vibrant cultural destinations throughout May.
Plan a self-guided adventure with experiences ranging from guided walks along the Wachusett Reservoir and behind-the-scenes access to historic sites, to live performances, art exhibitions, and local food history talks. Whether you’re exploring Concord’s literary landmarks, discovering public art in Arlington, taking a nature hike in Nashua, joining a multicultural celebration in Pepperell, or visiting small-town museums and cultural gems, Hidden Treasures offers a fresh way to experience this unique region.
Browse by date, town, or theme using our <a href="https://freedomsway.org/events/month/2026-05/?tribe-bar-search=Hidden+Treasures" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">searchable calendar</a>, interactive <a href="https://freedomsway.visitwidget.com/tours/hidden-treasures-festival-of-nature-culture-history" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">map</a>, or&nbsp;“Explore Freedom’s Way NHA” free mobile app to start planning your itinerary at <a href="https://FreedomsWay.org/HTF" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://FreedomsWay.org/HTF</a>

Local Event: Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History (All of May)

Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture &...

Discover the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, a month-long celebration featuring 101+ free, family...

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