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SUMMARY:May is Mental Health Month
DESCRIPTION:This month\, The Human Services Department is centering care\, connection\, and community. Join us for returning favorites like Goat Yoga and new programs uplifting mental health in marginalized communities.\n\n\n Register: https://lexrecma.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx?CategoryID=1569&type=\n\n\n 781-698-4840
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SUMMARY:Open Doors: Work in Fiber and Mixed media
DESCRIPTION:Open Doors: Art Work in Fiber and Mixed Media\nMay 1 -June 25\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: Sunday\, May 31\, 2026\, 2-4 pm \nExhibiting artists: \nAmy Breiting\nSandra Mayo\nElizabeth Rawls\nSirarpi Heghinian Walzer \nFirst Parish Lexington \n7 Harrington Road\nLexington\, MA 02420 \nFor questions\, please contact Sirarpi at 781 307 7306 or SirarpiWalzer@gmail.com
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LOCATION:First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:The WBUR Festival
DESCRIPTION:The WBUR Festival\, happening on Friday\, May 29 and Saturday\, May 30\, 2026\, will feature two days of captivating conversations\, podcast tapings\, musical performances\, and a lively street scene up and down Commonwealth Avenue. \n“The WBUR Festival is serious stuff and wicked fun\, too\,” said Margaret Low\, CEO of WBUR. “Last year was such a smashing success\, we couldn’t wait to do it again. We think of the Festival as our love letter to Boston and beyond — a chance to give back to the people\, the city and the region who fuel WBUR.” \nAlong with WBUR hosts including Meghna Chakrabarti\, Tiziana Dearing\, Indira Lakshmanan\, Lisa Mullins and Robin Young\, the first wave of speakers includes: \n\nJosé Andrés\, chef\, founder of World Central Kitchen — a nonprofit that provides meals in response to global crises — and best-selling author of a new book “Spain My Way\,” coming out in May. Andrés holds two Michelin stars and has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.\nMarty Baron\, former executive editor of The Washington Post and The Boston Globe. Under his leadership\, newsrooms have won 18 Pulitzer Prizes\, including 11 at the Post.\nJohn Bolton\, former United States national security advisor to President Donald Trump\, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and author of “The Room Where It Happened.”\nKatherine Maher\, president and CEO of NPR and former chief executive of the Wikimedia Foundation.\nSamantha Power\, New York Times bestselling author\, Pulitzer Prize winner and former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.\nBryan Stevenson\, public interest lawyer\, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative — a human rights organization in Montgomery\, Ala. — and author of the bestselling memoir “Just Mercy.”\nNicholas Thompson\, CEO of The Atlantic and host of the podcast The Most Interesting Thing in AI. His 2025 memoir “The Running Ground” was recognized as a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year.\nAnd numerous public media friends including musician and host Jad Abumrad\, founder of WNYC’s Radiolab; Allison Aubrey\, NPR health and science correspondent and founding host of Life Kit; Mary Louise Kelly\, co-host of NPR’s All Things Considered and host of the Sources & Methods podcast; and Sam Sanders\, host of KCRW’s The Sam Sanders Show and one of the founding hosts of Vibe Check\, The NPR Politics Podcast and It’s Been A Minute.\nSee additional speakers confirmed so far and get tickets at wburfestival.org.\n\nIn addition to its speaker lineup\, The WBUR Festival will feature a range of community-centered activities. The free street fair open to everyone will return on Saturday\, May 30 with more space and more vendors\, including the Found Boston market with 80 vintage sellers — twice as many as last year. Families can enjoy an all-new Kids Zone and live performances\, including dance lessons with Salsa y Control and entertainment from the WBUR Makers Jake Blount and Kimaya Diggs. Attendees can also help create a massive mural — a guided\, paint-by-numbers community art project designed to bring festivalgoers together and create a shared masterpiece. \nOur Partners \nThe WBUR Festival is made possible in part by the generous support of many civic and cultural institutions. WBUR is especially thankful to our premier sponsors: Takeda\, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Boston Symphony Orchestra; and to our supporting sponsors: The Huntington\, The Mehrotra Institute\, Vivo Performing Arts\, Hartney Greymont\, The Eliot Hotel\, The Trustees\, Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, Bartlett Tree Experts and Boston University Fitness & Recreation Center. As our enduring partner and home base\, Boston University helps make The WBUR Festival possible. \nAdditional support is provided by generous donors and sustaining Members who fuel our mission to produce high-quality journalism and enriching experiences that foster understanding\, connection and community. WBUR Members receive special discounts\, benefits and exclusive invitations to Festival activities. Become a Member today and discover all the possibilities while helping to sustain independent journalism. \nTo keep up to date on Festival news\, sign up for the WBUR Events newsletter. Organizations interested in sponsoring The WBUR Festival can reach out to partnerships@wbur.org to learn more. \nAbout WBUR \nWBUR\, founded in 1950\, is Boston’s NPR. An award-winning producer of high-quality journalism on air\, online\, and on stage at CitySpace. With one of the strongest local newsrooms in America\, our journalists cover the most pressing issues in our city and region. Nationally\, WBUR reaches more than seven million people each week with On Point\, Here & Now — a daily newsmagazine produced with NPR — and with a slate of acclaimed podcasts like Endless Thread\, Circle Round and Beyond All Repair.
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together: Heal Our Spirits\, Strengthen Our Community
DESCRIPTION:Indian Americans of Lexington (IAL) is proud to host along with Co-sponsors: Lexington Human Rights Committee\, Lexington Human Services\, CAAL\, CALex\, JPLex\, LexLyceum\, NLCC\,  iGIG & Lex250. Please join us and spread the word for this exciting event. \n\nFREE — Limited space – registration is required!\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stronger-together-heal-our-spirits-strengthen-our-community-tickets-1989348294300?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/stronger-together-heal-our-spirits-strengthen-our-community/
LOCATION:Lexington Police Department – Community Room\, 1575 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, M\, 02420\, United States
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SUMMARY:Illuminate Heritage: Lightscapes of Lexington\, Honoring Lexington’s Citizen Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Illuminate Heritage: Lightscapes of Lexington\, Honoring Lexington’s Citizen Heroes\nBy Jiawei Liu\, Lexington High School \nLooking for a fun\, meaningful and memorable way to spend a summer night? \nOn May 30\, students from the Youth STEAM Initiative will present Illuminate Heritage: Lightscapes of Lexington\, an immersive projection mapping experience at the Lexington Depot from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. \nUsing light\, animation\, and real community imagery\, this student-created show will transform local architecture into a living story\, one that shines a spotlight on citizen heroes\, from important historical figures to the heroes among us today. \nWho Are Lexington’s Heroes?\nThrough the theme “Step Forward”\, the show strives to ask a simple and powerful question: What makes a hero? \nThe show will provide a both humble and profound answer: A hero is someone who chooses to step forward and makes a difference. \nThrough a sequence of visual scenes\, the program traces this journey: \n\nA quiet moment when something is needed\nA decision to act\nReal moments of service\, creativity\, and leadership\nThe lasting impact on others\nAnd the ripple effect that continues through the community\n\nThese stories are drawn from real life in Lexington\, featuring volunteers\, cultural organizations\, students\, families\, and neighbors whose everyday actions shape the town profoundly. \nA Collective Story\, Told in Light\nRather than celebrating a select few\, Illuminate Heritage Night reveals something deeper: \nAn entire community where the everyday actions of many add up to create something meaningful and lasting. Audiences will see: \n\nChildren making art and imagining new possibilities\nStudents designing\, building\, and innovating through STEAM\nCultural groups sharing traditions and connecting communities\nResidents coming together in events\, celebrations\, and service\n\nEach moment is a reminder that heroism is powerful and important\, but not rare\, and it can be woven into daily life. \nWhat to Expect\n\nA powerful fusion of light\, art\, history\, and technology\nStunning architectural projection mapping set to a relaxed summer evening atmosphere\nCarefully crafted animations and real imagery from the Lexington community\nStories that honor the people who quietly and consistently make a difference\nA shared experience that invites everyone to reflect: What role can I play?\n\nAn Invitation\nTo conclude the evening\, the Youth STEAM Initiative will present one last message\, this time for the audience: \nIt all starts with one step.\nWhat will you do?\nWho will you help? \nBecause in Lexington\, the next hero is not someone else—\nit might be you. \nJoin us on May 30 and see our community in a whole new light. \nLearn more at Illuminate Heritage Project Website \nNominate a Community Hero\nKnow some group or someone whose everyday actions make Lexington stronger? Submit them  by clicking on the link attached here. They will have a chance to appear in our projection mapping event video displayed onto the building!
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/illuminate-heritage-lightscapes-of-lexington-honoring-lexingtons-citizen-heroes/
LOCATION:Emery Park (Depot Square)\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Illuminate Heritage: Lightscapes of Lexington\, Honoring Lexington’s Citizen Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, meaningful\, and memorable way to spend a summer night? \nOn May 30\, students from the Youth STEAM Initiative will present Illuminate Heritage: Lightscapes of Lexington\, an immersive projection mapping experience at the Lexington Depot from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. \nUsing light\, animation\, and real community imagery\, this student-created show will transform local architecture into a living story\, one that shines a spotlight on citizen heroes\, from important historical figures to the heroes among us today. \nWho Are Lexington’s Heroes?\nThrough the theme “Step Forward”\, the show strives to ask a simple and powerful question: What makes a hero? \nThe show will provide a both humble and profound answer: A hero is someone who chooses to step forward and makes a difference. \nThrough a sequence of visual scenes\, the program traces this journey: \n\nA quiet moment when something is needed\nA decision to act\nReal moments of service\, creativity\, and leadership\nThe lasting impact on others\nAnd the ripple effect that continues through the community\n\nThese stories are drawn from real life in Lexington\, featuring volunteers\, cultural organizations\, students\, families\, and neighbors whose everyday actions shape the town profoundly. \nA Collective Story\, Told in Light\nRather than celebrating a select few\, Illuminate Heritage Night reveals something deeper: \nAn entire community where the everyday actions of many add up to create something meaningful and lasting. Audiences will see: \n\nChildren making art and imagining new possibilities\nStudents designing\, building\, and innovating through STEAM\nCultural groups sharing traditions and connecting communities\nResidents coming together in events\, celebrations\, and service\n\nEach moment is a reminder that heroism is powerful and important\, but not rare\, and it can be woven into daily life. \nWhat to Expect\n\nA powerful fusion of light\, art\, history\, and technology\nStunning architectural projection mapping set to a relaxed summer evening atmosphere\nCarefully crafted animations and real imagery from the Lexington community\nStories that honor the people who quietly and consistently make a difference\nA shared experience that invites everyone to reflect: What role can I play?\n\nAn Invitation\nTo conclude the evening\, the Youth STEAM Initiative will present one last message\, this time for the audience: \nIt all starts with one step.\nWhat will you do?\nWho will you help? \nBecause in Lexington\, the next hero is not someone else—\nit might be you. \nJoin us on May 30 and see our community in a whole new light. \nLearn more at Illuminate Heritage Project Website \nNominate a Community Hero\nKnow some group or someone whose everyday actions make Lexington stronger? Submit them  by clicking on the link attached here. They will have a chance to appear in our projection mapping event video displayed onto the building! \n 
URL:https://lexobserver.org/event/illuminate-heritage-lightscapes-of-lexington-honoring-lexingtons-citizen-heroes-2/
LOCATION:Emery Park (Depot Square)\, Lexington\, MA\, United States
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