10 Things to do this week

What: Circle the Square

Where: Everything will be centralized in a pedestrian-only area from the Rose Sloane Garden down Riverside Avenue to River Street and Riverside Plaza

When: Saturday, June 21

Cost: NA

More Info: Music, art, activities and other free entertainment will fill Medford Square with activities and fun for people of all ages. Over 50 vendors, live music, dance performances, a musical theatre review, and martial arts demos will also take place.

What: Valley Books talk at Palm Press

Where: Palm Press, 19 High St.

When: Saturday, June 21, 1 p.m.

Cost: Free

More Info: A talk with Drew Leventhal and Owen McCarter of Valley Books. Leventhal launched Valley Books in 2023 and “The Three-Eyed Fish” by Owen McCarter, a stunning book of photogravure prints, is the most recent publication.

What: Junk Journal Workshop

Where: Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Ave.

When: Sunday, June 22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost: $40

More Info: Led by Found and Flowered, this event is said to be a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to bookbinding and junk journaling and perfect for anyone who loves playing with paper!

What: Books & Brew Summer Book Fair

Where: Medford Brewing Company, 30 Harvard Ave.

When: Sunday, June 22, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost: Whatever you buy

More Info: Pair some summer reads with local brews with Book Ends, Winchester. 

What: “Dead End Road” with True Crime author E.C. Hanson  

Where: Via Zoom

When: Monday, June 23, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

More Info: Join Medford Public Library and E.C. as he discusses his true crime book on Renee Freer, who went out one day to play with friends and was found later bludgeoned to death with a rock, research, and goal in pursuing this cold case. Go here to register.

What: Summer is Here Walk

Where: South Border Rd.

When: Wednesday, June 25, 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

More Info: Join in for a walk around Bellevue Pond to welcome summer! Go here to register. Contact Boot Boutwell (781-729-4712) or friends@fells.org with questions.

What: Free Salsa Lessons!

Where: Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave.

When: Wednesday, June 25, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Cost: Free!

More Info: No experience or partner necessary. Thirty beers on tap and 17,000 square feet of dance space. Go, have fun, sip and sway.

What: Art Walk Closing Reception

Where: Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Ave. 

When: Thursday, June 26, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

More Info: Join in and commemorate the 2nd Annual Art Walk hosted by Arts Medford and Medford Chamber of Commerce. Mingle, meet artists and business owners - it will be a good time for all ages. Light refreshments provided.

What: Condon Shell Summer Concert: Debo Ray

Where: Condon Shell, 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway

When: Thursday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Cost: Free 

More Info: The city begins its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with Grammy-nominated Debo Ray, a leading vocalist in Boston and New York’s jazz and world music scene.  

What: Open Mic Poetry Night

Where: Medford Public Library, 111 High St.

When: Thursday, June 26, 78 p.m. - 8p.m.

Cost: Free

More Info: Hey, poets! Get ready to show your stuff at our Open Mic Night! 

The library is rolling out five-minute slots just for you to dazzle everyone with your own verses or a piece from your favorite wordsmith. Don’t miss this chance to shine or support your local verse-maker! This program is designed for adults. Go the the libraries online calendar to register.