Good morning, Medford, Friday, April 17
You could not be bored in Medford over these next few days, even if you tried. We're talkin' four days of events, culminating with Patriots' Day on Monday and Paul Revere's historic ride.
There is no way you could be bored in Medford over these next few days, even though we're supposed to get some rain Saturday and Sunday. There is so much going on in this city from Friday through Monday, and we have a full calendar for you.
Monday is Patriots' Day, and that means it is also Revere's Ride – Medford Pride!, when Paul Revere will arrive on horseback at 43 High Street, which is the former home of Captain Hall and now the ICCM. During last year's event, he gave a talk for the children in the audience, which included young Jack Laskey, pictured above in his tricorn hat and Red Sox shirt.
This year's event will include, as usual, festivities for all ages in the square and Revere heading off to the Paul Revere Restaurant after his stop at the ICCM.
However, we have two things to give you a heads-up on. First, there has been a time change for this year's event. Festivities in the square will start at 10:30 a.m., and Revere will arrive around 11:30 a.m. Also, there is an addition. At 10:15 a.m., the city will dedicate the new statue of Medford's Revolutionary War heroine Sarah Bradlee Fulton at City Hall.
By the way, the Revolution 250 Podcast did a segment with Bob Hyldburg to discuss Sarah Bradlee Fulton. Hyldburg is a re-enactor and local historian and talks about the life and times of Fulton during this podcast.
Now, here's how not to be bored...
Happening in Medford April 17 - April 20
Friday, April 17
Senior Center: Community Drumming at 9:30 a.m.; Walking Club at 9:30 a.m.; Latin Dance with Judit at 10:30 a.m.; Chinese/English Class at 11 a.m.; Holi Festival of Colors from 12 noon to 3 p.m. to celebrate the culture of India with food, music, and dance.
Friday Morning Sound Baths with Hendrik at 9:30 a.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Presented by Down by Riverside.
Sisters in Sweat Exercise Group at 9:30 a.m. at West Medford Community Center. Walking and other low-impact activities for seniors.
Drop-In Playtime from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Virtual Reality Gaming for Teens from 2 to 5 p.m. at Medford Public Library. Drop in for a while or stay the whole time. Registration Required.
Bilingual Haitian Creole Story Time at 3 p.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 3-6. All levels of Creole are welcome.
MakerSpace Drop-In at 4 p.m. at Medford Public Library.
Go Mustangs! Home games today for JV and varsity girls softball, varsity girls tennis, and varsity girls lacrosse,
Marcel The French Croque cooking from 5 to 8 p.m. at Medford Brewing, featuring the iconic Parisian ham, cheese, and bechamel hot sandwich.
"Defunded/Defunked!" Exhibition Opening Reception at 6 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Exhibit is curated by and features artists from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University.
Guns & Hoses at 7 p.m. at LoConte Ice Rink. This is the 9th annual hockey game between Medford Police and Medford Fire. This year, 100% of funds raised will be donated to the family of Kayla Daniel, the late daughter of Medford Firefighter Ed Scull who died in February at the age of 27.
Fresh Fridays: Words + Music from 7 to 9 p.m. at West Medford Community Center to celebrate National Poetry Month. Featuring Smidi Waters, whose business, The Elephant in the Room, focuses on difficult conversations about race, belonging and social justice. Also featuring the music of The Ally Project. Event will also be streamed on Medford Community Media and on the MCM YouTube channel.
Live music with Everret at 8 p.m. at The Ford Tavern will feature a mix of originals and covers.
Spookey Ruben / Babybaby_explores / Deity of Scab at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
Samantha Rae blends Americana roots, soulful grooves, and pop-aware songwriting in her performance at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy's.
Live performances by Kiniwe, New England Conservatory African Lab Ensemble, and Agbekor Drumming and Dance Society at 8 p.m. in Granoff Music Center at Tufts.
Saturday, April 18
Walking and birding at the Brooks Estate from dawn to dusk. The estate has 50 acres of protected open space to explore.
Drop-In Playtime from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Drop-In Coding (ages 8-12) from 9 to 11 a.m. at Medford Public Library. Students will use Scratch to start a new project or continue working on a current project. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your Scratch log-in information. If you do not have a Scratch account yet, create an account at scratch.mit.edu/join before class.
Work Out with Reimagym at 9:15 a.m. at Medford Public Library. Body-weight circuit class designed for all fitness levels and abilities. Registration required.
Friends of the Fells PoopBlitz from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at various locations in the Fells. Join volunteers across the Fells to collect dog waste and record data.
Family Story Time at 10 a.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 3-7 to explore new concepts with books and songs.
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society Meeting from 1 to 3 p.m. at Medford Public Library. For information and to join the meeting visit the Society's website.
Musical Storytime at 2:30 p.m. at Moon and Back Bookstore. Author and musician Ralph Tufo will share his book "Seemore the Seagull," about Revere Beach.
Bilingual Chinese Story Time at 3 p.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 3-7. All levels of Chinese are welcome to join. Registration required.
Arab Heritage Festival from 4 to 7 p.m. at Medford Senior Center. The city's 4th annual festival will feature Arabic music, traditional dance, and food, henna art, and games.
A Wicked Pissuh Burlesque at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
Hit Play, a New England party band, performs at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy's.
Tufts Jazz Orchestra: Portal at 8 p.m. at Goddard Chapel at Tufts.
All time Favorites from 9 p.m. to closing at The Great American Beer Hall.
Sunday, April 19
Drop-In Playtime from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Sunday Run at 11 a.m. at Medford Brewing. Choose from several different loops, or create your own. New runners always welcome.
Cyanotypes On Fabric with Eve Holzman from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Hands-on workshop focused on printing on fabric. Registration required.
Friends of the Fells Hike Lawrence Woods to Middlesex Fells at 1 p.m. Meet at the Mustang Loop Trailhead behind Medford High School. Two-hour hike is appropriate for children over 10 and adults familiar with hiking on trails.
Medford Historical Society and Museum is open to the public on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Sunday Concert Series: Tufts Chamber Orchestra at 3 p.m. in the Granoff Music Center at Tufts.
Live music with Kerri & Kylie from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy's.
Monday, April 20
Revere's Ride – Medford Pride! and Sarah Bradlee Fulton statue dedication:
- Statue dedication 10:15 a.m. at City Hall.
- Festivities for all ages at 10:30 a.m. in Medford Square.
- Paul Revere arrives on horseback at 11:30 a.m. at 43 High St., the Islamic Cultural Center of Medford and former home of Captain Hall.
- Revere will then go to the Paul Revere Restaurant at 447 High St.
Free clothing swap at 200 Packard Ave. at Tufts. Sponsored by Zero Waste Medford and Tufts. Clothing drop-off from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Doors open from 1 to 4 p.m. for pick-up.
Paul Revere Storytime at 1 p.m. at Moon and Back Bookstore.
In case you missed it
- Crystal Yormick has the scoop on the mini-forest being installed in Medford.
- And, Nell takes a look at the $1.8 million deficit the city is facing:
Nell Escobar Coakley | Staff Writer
