Concord Orchestra Concert: Far, Far Away
2026-01-31 19:15 - 22:30, 2026-02-01 13:45 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 51 Walden, 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
The Concord Orchestra presents “Far, Far, Away” at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, Feb 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden.
This concert features several young performers who participated in The Concord Orchestra’s annual young artist competition. Preceding each concert, one of the young artist competition runners-up, both cellists, will present a pre-concert recital. On Saturday, Gabriel Jojatu performs a recital at 7:15 p.m. On Sunday, Philip Jeong performs a recital at 1:45 p.m.
The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of W. A. Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni, Alexander Borodin’s In the Steppes of Central Asia, and John Williams’ Star Wars Suite. The winner of the young artist competition, Maggie Bai, joins the orchestra to perform Felix Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor.
Orchestra members Susan Minor, Bill Ossmann, John Russell, and Jerry Vabulas live in Acton.

Theatre III presents Miss Holmes
2026-01-31 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Theatre III, 250 Central St., Acton, 01720
A play by Christopher M. Walsh.

When an anonymous note sends a newlywed wife looking for help, Miss Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Dorothy Watson work together to uncover the secrets surrounding a corrupt police inspector whose wives keep turning up dead. But this Holmes and Watson face far greater challenges than bringing the cunning criminal to justice.

In an era where gender roles are rigidly defined, these women dare to challenge societal norms. Inspired by the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this theatrical fan fiction explores what added obstacles would be faced by these two iconic characters if they were women.
NOTE: Due to weather storm warnings, the Sunday, Jan. 25 show has been postponed to Thursday, Jan. 29. For more information, see https://www.theatre3.org/visit/tickets.

Congregation Beth Elohim: Scholar in Residence
2026-02-01 09:45 - 12:00 | Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Learn with our 2026 Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Moshe Waldoks
Friday, January 30th, Saturday, January 31st, and Sunday, February 1st
Theme for the weekend: From the Big Book of Jewish Humor to meeting the Dalai Lama — what do Faith and Belief mean?
Reb Moshe is perhaps best known for co-authoring the Big Book of Jewish Humor. But he is also Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Beth Zion in Brookline, where he has served since 1998. At TBZ, Reb Moshe revitalized the community by embracing pluralism, humor, social justice and meditation.
For more about Reb Moshe please visit: https://www.tbzbrookline.org/welcome/spiritual-leaders/reb-moshe-waldoks/.
All are invited to the CBE Brotherhood Breakfast. Breakfast starts at 9:00 AM and Reb Moshe speaks about 9:30 AM: “A Short History of Jewish Humor.”
While CBE is pleased to offer this program at virtually no cost to participants, we hope you will consider making a donation of any amount to help our Adult Education Committee continue to offer programming with such esteemed guests as Reb Moshe. You will have the option to make a donation when you sign up below.
For those attending the Sunday Brotherhood Breakfast in person, who are not members of the CBE Brotherhood, there is a $10 charge.
We welcome the attendance of non-congregants and do suggest a donation of $36 or more for your participation.
SIGN UP HERE to let us know which weekend events you/ other family members plan to attend. It is important for all to sign up so that we can plan, appropriately, for the food provided.
Email adulted@bethelohim.org with any questions.

Acton Garden Club presents: Invasive Plants: Techniques you don't know + how to fight them with native plants
2026-02-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720
Invasive plants range from a minor nuisance to a dire threat to endangered species and entire forests. How to tell the difference? And what are the best ways to identify and remove the plants that can do the greatest harm? This presentation by Lisey Good will help gardeners identify common invasive plants in Massachusetts and will teach them how to deal with the very worst offenders. She includes new techniques developed abroad– and even some “passive” methods that use native plants to fight the battle.
Lisey Good is the founder of Massachusetts-based environmental group Wild Cohasset, which works to support the native plants of New England and to help all the wildlife that depend upon these plants for survival.

Discovery Museum, Especially for me inclusive afternoons
2026-02-03 13:30 - 16:30 | Discovery Museum, 177 Main St., Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Especially for Me series offers dedicated hours and free admission for families with disabilities. During these events, we offer accommodations that increase access to exhibits and provide an opportunity for families to network with one another in an understanding, ADA-compliant environment.
All Especially for Me events are free to attend, but preregistration is required. More information, dates and registration links can be found online at http://bit.ly/EspeciallyforMe.

Acton Sustainability Webinars: Energy Savings, Upgrades, and Efficiency
2026-02-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Special Incentives for Residents: Income-Eligible & Moderate Income Programs
Tues. February 3rd, 6:30PM
Register: bit.ly/rezincentives
Improving the Bottom Line:Energy Efficiency for Small Businesses
Tues. February 10th, 4PM
Register: bit.ly/smallbizs
Reducing Costs for You and Your Tenants: Efficiency for Multifamily Buildings
Wed. February 11th, 1PM
Register: bit.ly/propmanage

Hosted by the Acton Sustainability Office

Acton Community Supper - February
2026-02-04 16:15 - 17:30, 2026-02-11 16:15 - 17:30 | Mt Cavalry Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
How have you been with all this cold weather? Please join us each week to keep warm. We look forward to sharing a meal and friendship with you every Wednesday.
February 2026 Menu
February 4 Ukrainian Chicken and Buttered Noodles
Sponsored by Acton Boxborough Regional Islamic Center
February 11 Chicken Casserole and Heart Shaped Biscuits – Our Valentines Day
Sponsored by Friends of Mt Calvary Community Supper
February 18 Ash Wednesday – Fish Sticks with Mac n’ Cheese Casserole
Sponsored by Friends of Mike Tobia
February 25 Braised Pork Chops and Mashed Potatoes
Sponsored by The Boxborough Minutemen
** Please note that the meals we serve may contain gluten, nuts, seeds, or dairy.
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.
As we have been experiencing much snow and cold weather, please, take care to safely keep warm. Check on your neighbor, too, as they may need help. Looking forward to seeing you all for laughter and friendship.
Remember, if the schools are closed due to snow, there will be no Supper.
http://www.mtcalvaryacton.org/Community-Supper
http://www.facebook.com/CommunitySupperofActonMA

ABSTEAM: Hackathon Showcase & Open House
2026-02-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Danny’s Place, 543 Mass Ave., Acton, MA, 01720
AB STEAM partnered with the Town of Acton Conservation and Sustainability Office, with grant support from the Integral Charitable Foundation, to engage Acton-Boxborough middle and high school students in developing innovative solutions to local flooding challenges. The project focuses on flooding affecting Acton conservation lands, roads, and culverts.
Here is your chance to see what AB students have come up with at the Hackathon presentations, which begin at 5:30 pm.
Light refreshments will be served.

Boxborough Museum open house
2026-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Boxborough Museum, 575 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA, 01719
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.

Community Focus Groups: Help shape a healthier and more connected Acton
2026-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
The Town of Acton wants to hear people’s stories, ideas, and hopes for making our community stronger and fair for everyone. These small group talks are part of a big project to learn what people need and to help everyone feel healthy, included, and supported.
For any questions or accessibility accommodations, send an email to actonforproaction@3×3.co.
See a list of the available focus groups and register here:
tinyurl.com/2sjvdu7b
All focus groups are online – Zoom link sent after registration.
Sign Up Today!
Each session lasts from 60 to 90 minutes and centers on a particular perspective, but all Town of Acton community members are welcome at any session. Everyone who lives or works in Acton is welcome to join and share their perspective!

Library: Gentle Yoga with Revolution Yoga
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Sign up here for Gentle Yoga with Jenny from Acton’s Revolution Community Yoga
Experience harmony and balance through this mindful practice designed to reduce stress, release tension and promote relaxation. Emphasis on self-awareness, breath, and honoring the body. This class is all levels and beginner friendly.

Acton Senior Center Presents: Introduction to the Alexander Technique with Hannah Greene
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Balancing on two feet is a beautifully complex process! As life unfolds, many of us experience changes in how we balance and stabilize ourselves. In this interactive workshop, we will explore tools from the Alexander Technique, a scientifically supported mind-body awareness practice. Come learn how fine-tuning your sensory awareness, redistributing muscular effort, and cooperating with your system’s innate design can help you stand, walk, and move with more ease. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Acton resident Hannah Greene is a Certified Alexander Technique teacher, parent, musician, and writer.
Open to all age 60+/free

Library: Yarn & Needle Club
2026-02-10 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.

Housing Legal Clinics
2026-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Acton Community Services office, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
The Acton Community Services Office within the Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with MetroWest Legal Services, will host a monthly housing legal clinic beginning in January.
Housing Legal Clinic appointments will begin on Jan. 14 and will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. at the Human Service and Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear.
Before you attend a session, you must complete the following registration form, which can be found here.
The program, which is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, will run until Dec. 31, 2026.

Green Acton monthly meeting
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:45 | Zoom
Green Acton works to protect and enhance Acton’s natural environment and resources for present and future generations, and to help resolve the urgent environmental issues that transcend Acton’s boundaries. The group meets monthly (except for August) on the second Tuesday of the month, usually by zoom but occasionally in person. To learn more about Green Acton’s mission, accomplishments, and ongoing work, visit https://greenacton.org/
To get the agenda and zoom link for the upcoming monthly meeting, email info@greenacton.org
In addition to the all-topics monthly meeting, the individual committees hold more specialized meetings; topical committees are Biodiversity, Energy, Materials (e.g plastics, toxics, recycling), Land Use (e.g. zoning), and Water. To find the dates for committee meetings visit the Green Acton Upcoming Events page at: https://greenacton.org/calendar/

Library: Tech Help at West Acton Citizens’ Library
2026-02-11 13:30 - 14:30 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Sign up for a 15-minute 1:1 tech help session.
Please bring your device and any questions you might have!
Registration is required!
1:30pm Slot
1:45pm Slot
2:00pm Slot
2:15pm Slot

Acton Council on Aging Invites You to Mindfulness Meditation via Zoom
2026-02-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
In this four-week program, delivered via Zoom, we will explore both sitting meditation and mindful movement practices. The movement patterns are gentle and can be easily adapted for those with limited mobility. How are sitting and movement practices different, and how are they the same? How can they help us develop mindfulness skills, be present, and reduce stress?
Each week, we will practice together and have ample time to discuss our experience. This class is suitable for beginners as well as anyone wishing to practice in community or to deepen or re-establish their practice. Please plan to attend all four classes.
Heidrun Dickson trained as a mindfulness teacher at Brown University. She is a Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher and loves sharing her learnings with others.
Open to all age 60+/free
Preregistration required. Please call 978-929-6652 to register.

Library: West Acton Citizens' Library Book Discussion Group
2026-02-11 15:30 - 16:30 | West Acton Citizens’ Library, 21 Windsor Avenue, Acton, 01720
Sign up here
Join your fellow community members at the West Acton Citizens’ Library for a lively book discussion led by our Librarians. Limited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come, first serve. All are welcome!
This month’s book is: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

Hidden History of Black Boston with AB alum Joel Mackall
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us to learn Boston’s 400-year African-American history! We will delve into the rich narratives of neighborhoods and pivotal sites, events, and figures from the eras of Faneuil Hall and Long Wharf, which marked Boston’s connection to the Atlantic world, all the way to the vibrant Black communities that flourished in Beacon Hill in the early republic, and the South End and Roxbury in the early 20th century.
Our presentation is built on engagement and responsiveness – moving at a pace that allows for in-depth exploration and encourages participant interaction. We cover themes of Black organization and community formation across activism, religion, civil rights, and economics, connecting historical events to contemporary challenges. The big idea? It’s a conversation, and we definitely welcome and encourage questions.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov. Please register here.

Acton Exchange All-Hands Meeting
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:30 | ActonTV offices, 16a Craig Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Acton Exchange team holds monthly meetings that are open to our active volunteers and anyone who might want to become a volunteer. If you have an Acton connection and want to contribute to independent community journalism in our town, it is likely that the AE has a role for you, whatever your skill sets and interests might be. Each meeting begins with an opportunity to learn what has been going on at the Acton Exchange, followed by an opportunity to improve our journalism skills. Meetings are either hybrid (in-person or zoom) or zoom-only. For this month’s venue and topic, email info@actonexchange.org.
Use this link to join by Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86431644688?pwd=[REDACTED]
The password, if needed, is newspaper.

Acton Council on Aging Invites You to: McManus Manor Senior Housing Lottery Information Session
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Come learn more about a new affordable housing opportunity for older adults in Acton! The Acton Housing Authority’s McManus Manor Project consists of 41 units in a building pod style connected by a central spine with comfortable lounge spaces for residents throughout. The unit mix is 39 one-bedroom units and 2 two-bedroom units.
This information session will detail the lottery process and is offered by the Chelmsford Housing Authority, the monitoring agent for the upcoming project lottery. Applications will be available.
Open to all age 60+/free

Acton Council on Aging Presents: Reminiscing Round Table: Famous US Landmarks with Dawn Gomez
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Acton Senior Center, 30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA, 01720
Buckle up and come join the fun as we take a journey to some famous landmarks in the United States. See how many you have been to and recall past adventures or learn about others that you never got to experience first-hand. Each landmark, whether natural or manmade, contributes to our country’s history and culture. We’ll start with some clues to pinpoint our destination and then delve into the background of each stop of our travels. Crisscrossing around the country, we’ll explore some of the biggest tourist destinations our 50 states have to offer, each revealing a different chapter of the American story. Dawn Gomez, Reminiscing Round Table Founder, provides topic-based programs for seniors at assisted living and senior center communities.
Open to all age 60+/free

Library: RMV - Real ID Info Session
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Acton Memorial Library Meeting Room (1st floor), 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Sign up here.
Planning on Traveling soon? Attend this Information session on the new federal and state requirements concerning driver’s license and ID card renewals with Michele Ellicks, the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

First Connections: Threenagers presentation
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Ellie Springer, M.Ed., will present a live webinar through First Connections in Acton about “Threenagers.”
Around age 2 1/2-3, children’s behavior becomes newly challenging and parents may wonder, “Who is this child?” Three year olds begin to fiercely assert their independence, while at other times cling to adults and want help with tasks they have been able to do on their own for months. They can have BIG emotions that change all the time, shifting from gleeful to devastated to furious within minutes.
If you have a child in this stage, or about to enter it, join us to learn what is typical at this stage, how to support your child through it, and how to make life a little smoother for your family. To receive the Zoom link for this program, email Linda at lmatthews@jri.org.
This free program is funded by the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care.

Library: Virtual - Sally Snowman, the last USCG Keeper of Boston Light and Husband Jay Thomson
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The first established Light Station in colonial America situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation, today. However, its notoriety in the maritime community as the “the last manned Coast Guard Light Station” in the country has come to closure with the retirement of Sally Snowman, its 70th keeper. A power-point presentation provide photos of Boston Light’s 307 years of history and few photo anecdotes of Sally’s experiences as a 21st Century Keeper.
Sign up here.
