10 Things to do this week
Juneteenth, an Intertribal Celebration, a beer fest, and activities for kids are all on tap for this week.
What: Farmers Market
Where: Condon Shell, Mystic Valley Parkway
When: Thursday, June 12, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: Only what you buy
More Info: Vendors include BlueFin, Deershorn Farm, Harpers’ Farm, L’s Goodies, Wild Fox Pierogi, Melrose Kitchen, Beraka Juice, Blisspoint Meadery, Hammer & Thread, and Christine Willis Studio to name just a few.
What: Coffee & Books
Where: Medford Public Library, 111 High St.
When: Friday, June 13, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Cost: free
More Info: Join Director Barbara Kerr in Bonsignore Hall for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No homework, no reading required – just drop in.
What: Words & Music: Best Friends Forever
Where: West Medford Community Center, 111 Arlington St.
When: Friday, June 13, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: Join Terry Carter and Calvin Lindsay Jr. as they spend the first hour sharing stories and telling a few tales “out of school.” The second hour will feature native vocalist Anita “A.J.” Wood, a versatile vocalist with roots in musical theater and a cappella who more recently has dived into jazz. For more information on this or other WMCC programs, visit the center’s website or call 781-483-3042.
What: Intertribal Celebration: Healing Through Culture
Where: Senior Center, 101 Riverside Ave.
When: Saturday, June 14, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: It’s an intertribal celebration featuring indigenous culture with keynote speakers, the Wampanoag Nation singers and dancers, arts and crafts and more. This is free and open to the public
What: GABFest
Where: Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave.
When: Saturday, June 14
Cost: Session 1: $65.87 / Session 2: $44.52 (both include ticket handling fees)
More Info: Described as “a massive day and night of brews, beats and bites.” There are two sessions; general admission to session 1 includes 15 drink tickets, and session 2 includes 10 drink tickets. For more information go to https://www.gabhall.com/ and click on the events calendar.
What: Sound Bath & Meditation
Where: Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Ave.
When: Sunday, June 15, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Pay-what-you-can (tickets are free but donations are appreciated)
More Info: Hosted by Hendrik of Down By Riverside and Kathleen Willis of Dawa Entheogenic Services, a sound bath is aperformance of sound or music that is intended to relax, to spiritually heal, and to create a meditative state. RSVP at https://artscollabmedford.org/events.
What: Family Paint Night
Where: Medford Public Library, 111 High St.
When: Monday, June 16, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: For kids age 6 and up and their human. Sea Turtles are the topic, and all materials will be provided. Everyone is encouraged to be totally engaged in the tutorial, and please note that this event will be loud and messy. To register, go to https://medfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/family-paint-night-ages-6-2/
What: Juneteenth Flag Raising & Celebration
Where: Medford City Hall
When: Wednesday, June 18, 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: Music, messages, proclamation, and flag raising
What: Teach In- Freedom of Expression and Banned Books with Christina Dobbs and Medford Authors
Where: Medford Public Library, 111 High St.
When: Wednesday, June 18, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: Event will feature local authors who will read/perform short sections from banned or controversial books like Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, 1984 by George Orwell, The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, and others. Each author will briefly reflect on why these books still resonate, and audience participation is included, as are refreshments.
Register at https://medfordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/juneteenth-program/.
What: Juneteenth Exhibition and Community Panel
Where: Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Ave.
When: Thursday, June 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: Resilient Sisterhood Project and Neighborhood Birth Center join for a panel discussion on the transformative role of art in social justice movements. The event follows the opening of the “Call and Response: A narrative of reverence to our foremothers in gynecology” art exhibition. For more information go to https://artscollabmedford.org/events/juneteenth-exhibition-community-panel.
