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Remember those manhole fires that shut down Medford Square on June 27? It just so happened that a show was scheduled at the Chevalier Theatre that evening. "Comedy Bang Bang! Ground Beefing Tour 2026" was cancelled at the last minute.
Mia Rosen, who is the press and promotions coordinator for Chevalier Theatre, The Wilbur, and Bill Blumenreich Presents, submitted to GKM a photo, above, and information about something fun that was done for the show's cast to mark a most "unusual cancellation."
The show, which features host Scott Aukerman with Paul F. Tompkins and The Comedy Bang! Bang! All-Stars performing an improvised version of their award-winning podcast, was rescheduled for October 7. It was, Rosen said, a success.
Rosen wrote in her email to GKM, "To mark the occasion (and poke a little fun at the unusual cancellation), The Chevalier and Bill Blumenreich Presents presented the show with a custom-made commemorative manhole cover."
That is a story the cast will be telling for years to come, because who else had on their bingo card "show canceled because of manhole fires"?
Here's a look at what's happening in the city today:
Municipal meetings
- Hormel Stadium and Athletic Commission at 5 p.m. via Zoom.
- Civic Auditoriums and Convention Center Commission at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Agenda includes; account balances; gym waterproofing, floor, and windows project; CPA grants application status; marquee installation; organ installation and annual meeting Nov. 7.
Happening today in Medford
If you have an event happening in Medford in the coming days, send the information to gottaknowmedford@gmail.com so we can add you to our calendar.
Senior Center Activities: Tech and MBTA support from 9 a.m. to 12 noon – call to reserve your spot, 781-396-6010; zumba gold at 10 a.m.; Thai chi at 11 a.m.; bingo at 1 p.m.; movie at 1 p.m.; drop-in to meet MVAS social worker Jessica Phelan from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; Silver Solidarity with Nike at 1 p.m. – call to reserve your spot, 781-396-6010.
- Legal advice from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Housing Families Director of Legal Services Jayna Stafford. Stafford provides free legal service to help clients stay in their homes. Services may include advocacy, representation in court, referrals, and legal advice. Call 781-396-6010 to make a 30-minute appointment.
Medford Square Runners meet at 6:45 a.m. in front of Donuts with a Difference for a 5-6-mile run. Also, there will be a 6-8-mile run on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7 a.m.
Everett Bank hosts coffee and donuts for the community from 8 to 11 a.m. at the new West Medford branch. Cider donuts will be from Wilson Farms.
Medford Family Network events and activities:
- Costume Swap during drop-in playtimes at the MFN Family Center. Medford residents can drop off costumes, accessories, and dress-up clothes their kids no longer use and pick up "new" items.
- Clothing and book donations are being accepted at Temple Shalom from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- No Drop-in Playtime and no Fun for the Ones Playgroup today.
- Registration has already closed for: Kiddie Glee for the 3s, Diaper Plus Day, and Me, You, We Social.
Sisters in Sweat Exercise Group at 9:30 a.m. at West Medford Community Center Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Walking and other self-led, low-impact activities for seniors.
Music Together – Joyful Music at 11 a.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford for children ages birth-5. Registration required.
Babbling with Books Storytime at 10:30 a.m. at Moon and Back Bookstore with pediatric speech and language specialists from Talk Time Boston.
Medford Public Library events and activities:
Drop-in programs:
- Social Service Office Hours with Jason Stone from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m.
- Notary Drop-in hour at 12 p.m.
- Tech Help at 2 p.m.
- Family Story Time at 3:30 p.m. for children ages 3-7.
- Jackbox Game Night (for teens) from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Registration required:
- Teen Home School Maker Club at 11 a.m. for home-schooled tweens and teens ages 11+.
- Build Confidence in Speaking English Session 9 (Zoom Program) at 12 p.m.
- Tween Graphic Novel Book Club at 3:30 p.m. for readers in grades 5-8.
- Coding with Scratch (ages 8-12) from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
- Finding Community with Dr. Keren Ladin at 7 p.m.
- Get Crafty with Craft & Hobby (Zoom workshop) at 7 p.m.
- Registration for Bargello Bookmark has already closed.
K'uuyemugeh: An Ancestral Tewa Center Place at 12 p.m. at 201 Lincoln Filene Center at Tufts with Dr. Scott Ortman.
- Home: freshman boys soccer vs. Revere
- Away: varsity boys golf at Wakefield Memorial High; varsity coed golf; middle school girls softball at Somerville high; freshman, JV, and varsity girls volleyball teams at Lynn Classical; varsity girls and varsity boys cross country teams at Chelsea High
Medford Peer Recovery Group meets at 4:30 p.m. in room 201 at City Hall. Drop-in.
Vinyl Night from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tamper Cafe.
Zumba for everyone at 5:45 p.m. at West Medford Community Center with certified instructor Maia Nicolas. No experience necessary.
Boston Frisbee Wednesday Nights Under the Lights from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tufts Park. Ultimate Frisbee game open to everyone, and nobody keeps score.
Medford Community Chorale rehearsals from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Medford. Youth/Young Adult Chorus begins at 6 p.m. Full Chorus begins at 7 p.m No auditions required; the only requirement is a love of singing. New members are always welcome.
Trivia at the Ford Tavern from 7 to 9 p.m. From pop culture to sports, history to music. Prizes will be awarded.
Make + Mingle from 7 to 9 p.m. at Arts Collaborative Medford. Open to everyone. Bring your own sketching or art materials. Registration appreciated.
Live performances at Deep Cuts beginning at 7 p.m. Roger Clark Miller, "The Green Man" release show, with Beth Kaplan and Chris Brokaw.
Country line dancing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Great American Beer Hall. Free lessons with JP Line Dance.
