YV Art Museum Opening Reception: Fiber Art - THE COLLECTIVE
2026-04-25 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | YV Art Museum, 68 Quarry Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
THE COLLECTIVE is an immersive fiber-art installation created by Stacey Piwinski in
collaboration with her students and local arts community. The work incorporates
contributions from her elementary school students in Wayland, Massachusetts, her
college students at Tufts University, and fellow artists within her broader community.
Especially in our current times, Piwinski emphasizes the importance of creating artworks
that embody healing, foster a sense of safety, and bring people together through shared
creative experience.

Concord Players: Brigadoon
2026-04-25 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-04-26 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-01 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-05-02 20:00 - 22:30, 2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:30 | 51 Walden, 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Concord Players present Lerner & Loewe’s classic musical Brigadoon April 24 – May 9
New Yorker Tommy Albright stumbles upon the village of Brigadoon and falls in love with the beautiful las, Fiona, but they only appear once every 100 years for a single day.

Acton residents Samantha Casale and Ben Hardt are in the cast.

Will Tommy return to his modern life or vanish into the mist with Fiona and the village?

Acton Clean-Up: Invasive Garlic Mustard pull
2026-04-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Great Hill Conservation Land, 204 Main Street (and other access points), Acton, MA, 01720
Invasive Garlic Mustard (IGM) pull at Great Hill: register here
Acton residents, businesses, town staff, and organizations work together to support a spring-time clean-up — a time for everyone to help pick up trash and recyclables in public areas around town.

Library: Harmonies of Nature - A concert-lecture about birdsong
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Sign up on the program page on our website here!
Presented by SHE in conjunction with our art exhibit The World We Share – a concert-lecture that goes beyond music to showcase the beauty and complexities of birdsong. With composer Alexander Liebermann and musicians Sophia Szokolay (violin I), Hannah Goldstick (violin II), Maureen Sheehan (viola), and Alan Toda-Ambaras (violoncello).

Acton COA Presents The Poetry & Stories of Langston Hughes Seminar with Stephen Collins
2026-04-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Open to out-of-towners age 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series
Langston Hughes (1901-1967) was a Harlem poet, playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was a leading member of The Harlem Renaissance and was greatly influenced by the poetry of Walt Whitman. His poems continually ask the question: What does it mean to be an American? We will study many of his iconic poems and read three of his short stories. Students should purchase Vintage Hughes, published by Vintage Books in paperback that retails for $14.
Preregistration is required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

Acton Clean-Up: Litter pickup
2026-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 | MA
Litter pickup at Anderson Conservation Area: register here
Acton residents, businesses, town staff, and organizations work together to support a spring-time clean-up — a time for everyone to help pick up trash and recyclables in public areas around town.

Library: Line Dancing Social Hour
2026-04-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Sign up on the program page on our website here!
This is not a structured lesson, just an opportunity to dance socially with others.

Town Election Day. VOTE!
2026-04-28 07:00 - 20:00 | RJ Grey Junior High, 16 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
If you didn’t vote by mail, today is your day to get your voice counted for Acton Town candidates!
To see the sample ballot and more information about voting, see Elections and Voting.

Library: Cookbook Club @ West
2026-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Sign up on the program page on our website here!
Bring a dish from the cookbook to share—and come hungry!
This month’s book is: Half baked harvest every day: recipes for balanced, flexible, feel-good meals by Tieghan Gerard

Library: Yarn & Needle Club
2026-04-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and sewers, join the library to work on your project and socialize! We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

LWV: Town Meeting info session
2026-04-28 17:00 - 18:45 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Do you have questions about Town Meeting? Want to know more about specific articles?
Come to the League of Women Voters Town Meeting drop-in info session.
Meet article sponsors!
Ask questions!
Learn more before you vote!

Library: Cookbook Club @ AML
2026-04-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States

AB Unified Games Day (with Special Olympics MA)
2026-04-29 09:45 - 12:00 | Leary Field, ABRHS, 22 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
As a unified Champion School, Acton-Boxborough Schools partner with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) to participate in a one-day Track and Field event hosted by ABRHS.
This is Acton-Boxborough’s 7th time to participate in Unified School Day Games. Students from ABRHS, RJ Grey JHS, and Elementary Schools will participate as athletes and partners, supported by staff members and High School student volunteers.

Acton Community Supper – April
2026-04-29 16:15 - 17:30 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
Welcome the warmth and beautiful colors of Spring as the flowers and buds begin to pop around us. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday.
April 2026 menu
April 1 Baked Ziti and Garlic Bread
Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia
April 8 Chicken Chili and Corn Bread
Sponsored by Friends of Community Supper
April 15 Chicken and Dumplings
Sponsored by Mt Calvary Lutheran Church
April 22 BBQ Chicken and Tater Tots
Sponsored by Boston Metro West Bible Church of Littleton
April 29 Hot Dogs with all the “Fixins”
Sponsored by Congregation Beth Elohim
Dinner is served 4:30pm – 5:30pm. Doors open at 4:15pm. Please, do not enter prior so our volunteers can prepare your Supper.
Parking: Park your car in the back parking lot and enter from the walkway to the church door.
http://www.mtcalvaryacton.org/Community-Supper
http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA

Library: Author Talk Series - "A Long Walk Down a Winding Road" by Sam Farmer
2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Sign up on the program page on our website here!
A Long Walk Down a Winding Road by Sam Farmer.
Join us at Acton Memorial Library for a discussion and questions from Sam Farmer. Stick around for a signed copy of the book!
You do not need to read the book ahead of time to attend.

EnergizeActon: Why Climate Goals Matter
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
As the state legislature considers cutting back on clean energy incentives, do climate goals still matter? Is a renewable future too challenging and, as some claim, too expensive? Join Amanda Barker of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance as she looks at Massachusetts climate goals, where we stand at reaching targets (looking at heating and cooling goals in particular), and why renewable energy is not only doable but necessary for a reliable, independent, healthy energy future.
Register for Zoom link at: https://energizeacton.org/event/why-climate-goals-matter/

Library: How to Fight Climate Change, One Garden at a Time
2026-04-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Sign up on the program page on our website here!
Come hear what you can do in your own backyard (and front yard) to address climate change and make your landscape come alive. We will talk trees and shrubs and perennials with Demetra Tseckares the owner of Gardens by Demetra.

Acton COA Invites You to Comedy Scene Study with Poornima Kirby
2026-05-01 10:00 - 11:15 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Open to out-of-towners 60+ starting April 6th for $20/series
Come tickle your funny bone through an exploration of the art, science and silliness of comedy! Whether you are the class clown or worry you haven’t a funny bone in your body, this class is a perfect place to express (or discover) your inner comedian. In early weeks we’ll learn the principles of comedy scenes through improvisational games. After the first week, students will each be assigned a comedic monologue and scene from a classic comedic writer from Shakespeare to Moliere to Noel Coward to Neil Simon and more. Over the remaining classes, students will rehearse and explore their scenes, adding staging and character details. In the final class we will share our scenes and celebrate! Memorization and theatrical experience are not necessary; this class will be tailored to the interests and requests of participating students. Poornima Kirby is an experienced Shakespearean actress, with numerous credits in film and theatre. She has performed at the Senior Center in King Lear, A Christmas Carol, and a compilation of Shakespeare scenes. She teaches public speaking, poetry, and theatre to students of all ages. She holds a Master’s degree in Arts and a B.A. in Drama and trained at Shakespeare & Co, and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.
Registration Required. Please call the COA at 978-929-6652 to register.

DVSN - Celebration of Hope Benefit fundraiser
2026-05-02 11:00 - 14:00 | The Barn at Gibbet Hill, 61 Lowell Road, Groton, MA, 01450
Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) is hosting their annual Celebration of Hope Benefit fundraiser on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at The Barn at Gibbet Hill in Groton, MA for brunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a sumptuous meal in rustic elegance in support of DVSN’s vital work. This year’s event celebrates hope, collaboration, and community. Tickets are $95 per person which covers the food, drinks, dessert, décor, and programming. Tickets can be purchased at DVSN.org/Benefit2026.

Kids Graphic Novel Festival
2026-05-02 11:00 - 17:00 | Silver Unicorn Bookstore, 12 Spruce Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Silver Unicorn bookstore presents the 4th Annual Kids Graphic Novel Festival.
Design your own graphic novel cover contest!
Meet over 20 artists and authors!
Get a tote bag!
Check the Silver Unicorn website for information about presenters, parking, and other logistics.
Register for free for the 2026 Festival.

Library: Holi at AML!
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Celebrate Holi at the Library! Join the library for music, dancing, color throwing and a scavenger hunt! Delicious food for sale (bring cash or use Venmo) from Tandoor & Curry, ice cream for purchase by West Side Creamery, choreography by Shikha, and a drum performance by Jassi Dholi.
Sign up on the program page on our website here!

Theatre III: Nice Work If You Can Get It
2026-05-02 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:30 | Theatre III, 250 Central St., Acton, 01720
A fun and joyous comedy musical, Nice Work If You Can Get It thrusts us into a light-hearted version of the Prohibition era, complete with bootleggers, socialites, chorus girls, and a vice squad, all set to the amazing songs of George and Ira Gershwin. Highlights from the score include “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off,” “Someone To Watch Over Me,” “Sweet and Low Down,” “Delishious,” and the title song.

Library: Gallery Artist Series - “THE BIG SKY” with Jim Roberts
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us at the Acton Memorial Library for artist Jim Roberts’ talk on his series “The Big Sky”.
Roberts’ work will be displayed in the meeting room from May/June.
Sign up on the program page on our website here!

Library: English at Large - Summer Beginner English classes
2026-05-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Acton Memorial Library Conference Room (2nd floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
This 90-minute class for complete beginners meets twice a week from May to August. You will learn basic English speaking skills to talk about yourself, daily routines, food, clothing, and more.
The class is free, but registration is required.
Sign up for a free Beginner English class at Acton Memorial Library here!
Sign up to receive information about the Acton class on the English At Large. You will receive an email with the class schedule and the registration form.
