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  • Library: Virtual – Author Panel: A Journey of Discovery

    Zoom

    Sign up here! For *Ages 12+. Author panel of three YA authors who will share their personal journey of discovery of identity and growing up LGBTQIA+! We welcome authors Matteo L. Cerilli (he/him), Josh Galarza, and Lin / L.T. Thompson (they/them) to our virtual stage.

  • Carlisle Potluck and Contradance

    Carlisle Potluck and Contradance
    First Religious Society of Carlisle 27 School Street, Carlisle

    The Carlisle Dance, with its accompanying potluck dinner, is known as the most sociable dance in the area. Arrive at 6:30 for  dinner and conversation, and then dance from 8 until 10. Live music by the Carlisle Band, who bring an eclectic collection of instruments. Outstanding local callers call mostly contradances, plus occasional square and circle dances. Admission is just $6-10 (self-determined sliding scale) for all ages, along with your tasty and creative contribution for the meal. You'll find us at the lovely Unitarian Church in Carlisle Center on the Common. Navigate to 27 School St, Carlisle MA and look

    $6 – $10
  • Acton Community Chorus: “Movie Night” Concert

    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    The Acton Community Chorus presents its Spring 2026 Concert “Movie Night” on June 12 at 7:00 p.m. and June 13 at 4:00 p.m. at the Dragonfly Theater of RJ Grey Junior High (16 Charter Road, Acton). The concert features iconic songs of iconic movies – from “Casa Blanca” to “Titanic” to “Barbie” and many familiar films in between. Tickets are available at $25 for adults and free for students up to 12th grade. They may be purchased at https://www.actoncommunitychorus.org/events.html. The Acton Community Chorus is a nonprofit organization funded in part by grants from the Acton Boxborough, Concord, Littleton and Stow

    Free – $25
  • Child’s Play at Theatre III: The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac

    Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

     Join our characters, Po Po and Kung Kung, as they celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings and sharing the story of The Great Race with their grandkids, Freddie and Ivy. The show weaves a family celebration with a re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore—the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.   This program is funded in part by grants from the Acton-Boxborough, Concord, Harvard, Littleton, and Westford local cultural councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

    $5 – $12
  • Library: West Acton Village History Walk

    West Acton Citizens' Library 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton

    For information on parking and to sign up go to the program page on our website here! Join tour leader Richard Hilton for this fascinating inaugural walking tour of the Village. The tour will begin at the historic West Acton Citizens Library at 21 Windsor Avenue.

  • Acton Community Chorus: “Movie Night” Concert

    Dragonfly Theater (RJ Grey Jr HS) 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA

    The Acton Community Chorus presents its Spring 2026 Concert “Movie Night” on June 12 at 7:00 p.m. and June 13 at 4:00 p.m. at the Dragonfly Theater of RJ Grey Junior High (16 Charter Road, Acton). The concert features iconic songs of iconic movies – from “Casa Blanca” to “Titanic” to “Barbie” and many familiar films in between. Tickets are available at $25 for adults and free for students up to 12th grade. They may be purchased at https://www.actoncommunitychorus.org/events.html. The Acton Community Chorus is a nonprofit organization funded in part by grants from the Acton Boxborough, Concord, Littleton and Stow

    Free – $25
  • Boston International Asian Music Festival

    NARA Park Amphitheater 71 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, United States

    The New Moon International and the Acton Chinese American Civic Society invite you to the Boston International Asian Music Festival! Join us for an evening of culture, music, and fun for free! Don’t miss out! Attendees will be welcomed with outstanding folkloric performances by various performers, including the Boston Mongolian Artsong Ensemble. Guests may also participate in activities such as tasting traditional Asian dishes and snacks. All are welcome! We hope to see you there!

    Free
  • Child’s Play at Theatre III: The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac

    Theatre III 250 Central St., Acton

     Join our characters, Po Po and Kung Kung, as they celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings and sharing the story of The Great Race with their grandkids, Freddie and Ivy. The show weaves a family celebration with a re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore—the origin story of the Chinese Zodiac.   This program is funded in part by grants from the Acton-Boxborough, Concord, Harvard, Littleton, and Westford local cultural councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

    $5 – $12
  • Boxborough Museum open house

    Boxborough Museum open house
    Boxborough Museum 575 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA

    The Boxborough Museum at 575 Middle Road is open on second Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Come see Boxborough’s historic treasures including the 1850’s scale which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old).  Admission is free and all are welcome. For more information or to arrange a private tour for a small group, please contact John Fallon through the Boxborough Historical Society.

    Free