Good morning, Medford, Friday, May 29
It's Friday, so it's time for the GKM Monster Calendar of Happenings in Medford. There is a lot going on today and through the weekend.
We've got a heads-up for you this morning. Rain is in the forecast for Saturday, so the Medford Bike Bash and the Kids Bicycle Swap have been postponed to Sunday, May 31, but will still be held at Clippership Pop-Up Park.
Also, we received word that a winner has been chosen (and notified) to receive the two free tickets to the Beach Boys concert this Sunday at the Chevalier. Stay tuned for that announcement. You can still get tickets for the show, by the way. The band will be celebrating America's 250th and the 60th anniversary of the release of their album, "Pet Sounds."
Happening in Medford today and over the weekend
If you have an event that you would like to have listed in our calendar, send the information to gottaknowmedford@gmail.com.
Friday, May 29
Senior Center: Walking Club at 9:30 a.m.; Latin Dance with Judit at 10:30 a.m.; Chinese/English Class at 11 a.m.; cooking demo with Judit at 1:30 p.m.; Haitian Social group at 1:30 p.m.
Circle Time Story Time at 9:30 a.m., hosted by Medford Family Network at the Medford Public Library. For children up to 2 years old. Registration required.
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 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Medford Family Network Family Center.
Circle Time Story Time at 11 a.m., hosted by Medford Family Network at the Medford Public Library for children ages 2-5. Registration required.
Roberts Elementary PTO native plant fundraiser from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the school. The annual event helps fund enrichment programs, events, and classroom resources for students. (The sale will also take place Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library. The group will read and discuss the work of great poets, and attendees will have a chance to craft and perform their own work
High Tea at 3:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for teens in middle school and high school. A fancy tea party for teens, who are welcome to dress up for the event. Registration required.
MakerSpace Drop-In from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Medford Public Library for adults and teens 16+ to work on a personal project or learn how to use the space and equipment.
Paisani Food Truck will serve up dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. at Medford Brewing.
Something Sneaky / Cherubhead / Luddites perform starting at 7 p.m. at Deep Cuts.
Singing on boats under bridges in the moonlight at 7 p.m. at the Condon Shell. Presented by Violet Folk Sings. Reserve a boat with Paddle Boston or bring your own.
Singer-songwriter Maddi Ryan performs from 8 to 11 p.m. at Mrs. Murphy's.
Saturday, May 30
Family Story Time at 10 a.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 3-7 to explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join.
3D Printer Badge Class at 10 a.m. at Medford Public Library for adults to get certified to use the library's MakerBot Sketch printers. Registration required.
Roberts Elementary PTO native plant fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school. The annual event helps fund enrichment programs, events, and classroom resources for students.
Saturday Sing Along with Matt Heaton at 11:30 a.m. at Medford Public Library. Kids and grown-ups are encouraged to dance and sing along.
Italian Festival from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Condon Shell. Celebrate Italian culture at the Festa Della Repubblica Italiana. There are free shuttles from Medford City Hall all day. There will be a beer and wine garden, live music, raffles, food vendors, children's activities and more.
General Safety Badge Class at 1 p.m. at Medford Public Library for adults and teens 16+ to get certified to use the MakerSpace without a staff member present. Registration required.
Medford Chess Club from 1 to 3 p.m. at Medford Public Library.
The Chicken and Rice Guys food truck from 1 to 5 p.m. at Medford Brewing.
The Soloveychicks Concert from 2 to 4 p.m. at Medford Public Library. The Soloveychicks (so-lo-VEY-chicks, Yiddish for "little song birds") perform original takes on new and traditional Yiddish songs and Klezmer instrumentals. Featuring Adah Hetko on guitar and vocals, Giulia Haible on cello, and Rebecca Mac on the fiddle. Registration required.
Storytime at 2:30 p.m. at Moon and Back Bookstore with author Laura Goldstein, who will read her book, "Today Was a Good Day: A Children's Book about ALS."
Bilingual Chinese Story Time at 3 p.m. at Medford Public Library for children ages 3-7. All levels of Chinese are welcome. Registration required.
Stop Scrolling & Start Sketching (Family Edition) from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford, with Sharon Santillo. This is the last of four sessions.
Deep Cuts Third Anniversary Celebration beginning at 6 p.m. at Deep Cuts. Goods from High Energy Vintage. Tunes from Light of Day Records and DJ Built To Spin.
HOMEBODY: Portraits and Performances of Belonging in Body & Place at 7 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Hosted by Liquid Spine. Purchase tickets in advance.
Disco Night with The Rose Society Band and Dj Sprino from 9 p.m. until closing at the Great American Beer Hall.
Sunday, May 31
Friends of Medford Family Network Spirit Week kicks off today. There will be events every day through June 6. Follow the link to see the schedule.
Queer and Trans Hiking Fell-ows hike begins at 10 a.m. Hike to meet new friends in the LGBTQIA+ community in the outdoors. Location will be sent by email when you register.
Mystic Walkers at 11 a.m. at Hormel Stadium. All ages and abilities are welcome to join. The group will decide where the walk will go.
Honeysuckle Invasives Walk from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Brooks Estate. Dan Bender from Wilderscaping will lead a walk to learn about invasive and native honeysuckles. Meet at the green gate. Walk-ins welcome, but registration is appreciated.
Kier Byrnes Freedom Runners at 11 a.m. at Medford Brewing. Choose from several different loops or create your own. All are welcome.
Medford Bike Bash from 12 to 4 p.m. at Clippership Pop-Up Park. Event includes vendors, demonstrations, a community ride, giveaways, music, rodeo, and the bike swap. (Drop off bicycles from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Find a new bike from 2 to 3 p.m.)
Italian Festival from 12 to 7 p.m. at the Condon Shell. Celebrate Italian culture at the Festa Della Repubblica Italiana. There are free shuttles from Medford City Hall all day. There will be a beer and wine garden, live music, raffles, food vendors, children's activities and more.
Medford Historical Society and Museum is open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Current exhibit is, "1776 and beyond," but there are also many other resources to explore.
CACHE Annual Meeting from 3 to 5 pm. at the Royall House and Slave Quarters. The meeting will begin with refreshments in the outdoor garden. Entertainment will be provided by fiddler Karen Burciaga and playwright Laura Duggan. The meeting will move inside for a brief update on CACHE, the presentation of the Synergy Award to Celia Lee, some historical context by local historian Dee Morris, and Medford Poet Laureate Max Heinegg will read a poem. The event will conclude with a performance of patriotic songs by Medford Community Quartet. RSVP requested.
HOMEBODY: Portraits and Performances of Belonging in Body & Place at 7 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Hosted by Liquid Spine. Purchase tickets in advance.
Beach Boys at 7:30 p.m. at the Chevalier Theatre. In 2026, the Beach Boys are celebrating 250 years of the USA while saluting the 60th anniversary of their "Pet Sounds" album.
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