• Book Chat on American Inheritance by Edward J Larson

    Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

    New attention from historians and journalists is raising pointed questions about the founding period: was the American Revolution waged to preserve slavery, and was the Constitution a pact with slavery or a landmark in the antislavery movement? Leaders of the Founding who called for American liberty are scrutinized for enslaving Black people themselves: George Washington […]

    $10 – $15
  • A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music”

    Lexington Community Center 39 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, United States

    On Tuesday, May 6th, Jon and Li Waterman will perform "A Journey through the Roots of American Popular Music” for Cary Memorial Library. The program will be held at the […]

  • Swept Up In Revolution Reception

    Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

    The 250th anniversary of April 19, 1775—the start of the American Revolution—presents an opportunity to reexamine and broaden our understanding of revolutionary Lexington. We invite you to a special free […]

    Free
  • Munroe Center for the Arts’ Creative Connections

    Munroe Center for the Arts 1403 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA

    Munroe Center for the Arts invites artists and creative enthusiasts to "Creative Connections" - an evening of networking and socializing in the Munroe Arts gallery. Our featured speaker is local […]

    Free
  • Into The Woods

    Lexington High School Auditorium

    Please join us for Lexington High School's production of the Stephen Sondheim musical, Into The Woods. May 8-10 at 7:30 pm. General Admission tickets: $15.  Students and Seniors $10.

    $10 – $15
  • Bike Rodeo (K-8) FREE!

    A Bike Rodeo is a fun, hands-on way to learn how to handle a bike safely through a variety of different stations and an obstacle course. Participants will have helmets […]

    Free
  • Hands-On History: Quill Pen Writing

    Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA, United States

    Goose feathers were the perfect writing utensil of the past - learn about writing in the 18th century and try writing with a real quill pen! Head to the Hancock-Clarke […]

  • Fauna and Flora of Arlington’s Great Meadow

    Lexington Meadows 1 Lily Pond Lane, Lexington, M, United States

    Arlington's Great Meadow features meadows, wetlands, and woods within its borders. Over 675 trees, plants, insects, mammals, and more have been documented on iNaturalist to date. We'll share observations and […]

  • Cantemus Presents “I Hear America Singing”

    St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Beverly 4 Ocean St., Beverly, M, United States

    Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 41 members from across the North Shore, will present two May concerts in Beverly and Newburyport titled “I Hear America Singing.”  The Chorus includes two choral […]

  • Spring Birding at Lower Vine Brook

    93 Vine Street 93 Vine Street, Lexington, M, United States

    Lower Vine Brook can be a fantastic area to see warblers, beautiful small tropical birds that migrate north at this time of year. They will eventually reach the forests of […]

    Free