Diamond MS Band and Orchestra Concerts
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Diamond Middle School, 99 Hancock St, Lexington
Please join us!
Bands at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.
Orchestras at 7 p.m. in the gym.
Free and open to the public!

Beadesigner International (BDI) is celebrating Indigenous Peoples Month
2025-11-19 19:00 | MA
Beadesigner International (BDI) is celebrating Indigenous Peoples Month with a virtual lecture by Maureen Matthews D. Phil (Oxon), an Adjunct Professor of Anthropology at the University of Manitoba and former Curator of Cultural Anthropology at the Manitoba Museum (2011 to 2023). Before joining the museum, Dr. Matthews was a CBC radio investigative journalist and both her museum anthropology research and her journalism focus on the wisdom, humour and art of Anishinaabeg and Nehiyawak-speaking peoples. In Anishinaabemowin, beads manidoomin (literally “spirit beads”) are animate and when Indigenous people teach each other to bead, they admonish the students to have good thoughts and to speak kindly to the beads to ensure their cooperation in the creation of beautiful work. This talk will explore the implications of this idea while virtually touring the collections of the Manitoba Museum. Please see the BDI website for further information and to register for the Zoom link or email: programming@beadesignerintl.org.
Members Meeting – November 2025

Member meetings and programs are free for members and first-time guests. After attending one meeting, we ask that guests join our group ($30/yr) if they wish to attend a subsequent meeting.

Lexington Republican Town Committee Monthly Meeting
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Please join us at the Lexington Republican Town Committee’s Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Lexington Community Center, Room 242, 39 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421. We represent the Republican Party at the local level, promote the objectives of the Republican Party, and work for the nomination and election of Republican Party candidates. The LRTC is committed to the preservation of the conservative ideals of limited government, individualism and traditionalism and is determined to not allow our vision of what America represents to die here in “The Birthplace of American Liberty.”

LHS Fall Play: The Alibis
2025-11-20 - 2025-11-22 | Lexington High School Auditorium
This year’s LHS Fall Play is The Alibis, a comedic murder mystery. Join Detective Casey Neptune and her trusty assistant Warwick the Butler as they investigate the murder of millionaire J. Leslie Arlington. Who dunnit? Was it Clyde the groundskeeper, Franc the chef, or maybe Davina Arlington, the millionaire’s bitter sister? The Alibis will be performed at 7:30pm, November 20-22 2025 in the LHS auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students/seniors and $10 for adults. They can be purchased at the door, or beginning 11/1, through this link: https://cur8.com/22897/project/134644

Swept Up In Revolution Tour
2025-11-20 13:00 - 2025-12-01 14:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Lexington History Museums’ special exhibition Swept Up in Revolution at Buckman Tavern follows the lives of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. How did a war for independence break out in a sleepy country town, and what were the consequences for the survivors once the smoke cleared? Join us for a special conversational tour where we will peer into the lives of Lexingtonians during the American Revolution.

Included with museum admission.

Clarke Middle School Band Concert
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Clarke Middle School
Please join us!
Free and Open to the Public!

The Cars: Let the Stories Be Told | A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR/MUSICIAN BILL JANOVITZ & MUSIC WRITER JIM SULLIVAN
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
In his new definitive book, New York Times bestselling author Bill Janovitz explores the musical, cultural, and commercial impact of The Cars, one of the biggest and most influential bands of the 1970s and 80s. With roots in Maryland, Ohio, New York, and New England, eventually convening in Boston, The Cars were journeymen musicians, all forming and performing in a series of bands before finding each other along with the right sound at the right time. It turned them into Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Janovitz reveals the stories of each member of the band, and of the band as a unit, with great care and understanding. He has the cooperation of the surviving members and everyone in the orbit of the band, but he does not shy away from the significant conflicts within the group or the reasons for the band’s untimely end. The band’s unusual providence in the Boston area, with the support of Jonathan Richman, is fully explored for the first time. Each of the band’s landmark albums is chronicled and dissected in the way that only a writer and musician like Janovitz can achieve. To paraphrase the band’s own lyrics, hello again, you might think this is just what music readers needed. It’s magic. Let’s shake it up and let the good times roll.
Bill Janovitz is the New York Times bestselling author of Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History, The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St., and Rocks Off: 50 Tracks That Tell the Story of the Rolling Stones. He is a founding member of the international touring and recording band Buffalo Tom, formed in 1986 in Massachusetts. His most recent work has appeared in the Cambridge Companion series, Cambridge University Press; the Observer; Esquire.com; Rock and Roll Globe; and Post Road.

Traditional Indigenous beading workshop
2025-11-22 11:30 - 14:30 | MA
Please join Beadesigner International (BDI) at a traditional Indigenous beading workshop on Nov. 22, from 11:30-2:30 at the Lexington Community Center. BDI welcomes Mishki Thompson, the artist behind Red Fern’s BOWtique and a member of the Narragansett Tribe. With her creative and youthful flair, she merges the contemporary with the traditional, specializing in hair bows, beaded earrings, and ornaments. We will be learning two beading techniques to complete a piece that can be used as a pendant, key chain, pin, etc. Mishki will also be sharing a brief history on Indigenous beading and her own story of how she got started. Most importantly, she will share the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. All supplies are included in the cost of the workshop ($30). Scholarships are available for youth ages 12 and up who face barriers to accessing this workshop, with priority given to Indigenous youth.

The Cat Connection's Whiskers & Whiskey Gala
2025-11-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Weston Community Center, 20 Alphabet Ln., Weston, MA, 02493
TICKETS ON SALE NOW for The Cat Connection’s Whiskers & Whiskey Gala! Join us November 22nd to celebrate our 25th Anniversary saving cats at our biggest party of the year! This year’s event features the swinging sounds of The Todd Brunel Swingtet, delicious catered buffet, bar, whiskey tasting, silent auction, raffles and more! Have a fabulous time and help save cats!
Get your tickets at bit.ly/TCCWW25
Event details: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:00PM-10:00PM, Weston Community Center, 20 Alphabet Lane, Weston, MA
Tickets will be available online and at the door through 11/22/25.

Connections: Choral Songs of Relationship and Resilience
2025-11-22 20:00 - 21:30 | Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Our fall program features eclectic a cappella choral works from the Renaissance to today, each inspiring us to reflect on love, hope, and the enduring spirit of community in times of challenge. Come hear works by Maurice Ravel, Bela Bartok, Samuel Barber, William Byrd, Adolphus Hailstork, Jean Berger, Healey Willan, Anne Kilstofte, Karen Siegel, and Relly Raffman. More information and tickets at http://orianaconsort.org.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Follen Church
755 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Turkey & Ham Raffle Party and Fundraiser
2025-11-23 12:30 - 17:00 | Knights of Columbus, 177 Bedford St, Levington, MA, United States
The Lexington Knights of Columbus are hosting our annual Turkey & Ham Raffle Party and Fundraiser. Join us at the Knights of Columbus Lantern Lounge on November 23 starting at 12:30PM for an afternoon of raffles, fun and giving back. All proceeds from this event will go towards local families in need for their Thanksgiving food. Help us give to those who need it most this Thanksgiving.
We will be raffling off Turkeys, Hams and some mystery prizes. At the same time come watch the New England Patriots take on the Cincinnati Bengals. Come by yourself or bring friends and family. All are welcome.

LHS Fall Band Concert
2025-11-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Lexington High School Auditorium
Please join us!

3rd Annual LexGiving 5k
2025-11-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Lincoln Park, 100 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA
It’s the 3rd Annual LexGiving 5k, on Black Friday – November 28th, 9:00 AM at Lincoln Field in Lexington.
Go ahead – have seconds – and enjoy time with family, friends and neighbors with this family-friendly 5k. We’ll have a DJ, photographer, awards – and some great giveaways including the chance to win a free night’s stay at the amazing Inn at Hastings Park!
A portion of the proceeds benefit Lexington High School Wrestling, and Minuteman High School.
Please consider bringing an unwrapped gift in support of the Lexington Police Department’s Toys for Tots drive.
Visit www.lexgiving5k.com to register, donate or learn more.

Lexington Legacy 5K Run/Walk
2025-11-29 09:00 - 23:30 | Lincoln Park, 100 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA
The Lexington Legacy 5K run/walk will be held this year on Small Business Saturday, November 29th, at 9 AM, starting and ending at Lincoln Fields.
Since 2008, the Lexington High School Cross Country / Track & Field program has hosted its annual “Alumni Race” on the same course the team has called home since 1970. Over the last 17 years, with the support of athletes, coaches, and parent volunteers, our tradition has grown into an event that allows us to share the sport we love with the larger community.
All proceeds will go to support the LHS Cross Country / Track & Field team.
Register Today using this link: Lexington Legacy 5K Signup

Holiday Market & Vendor Showcase
2025-11-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA, United States
Join us for a festive day of shopping, food, and fun. Discover unique gifts from a variety of vendors, indulge in delicious treats, and get into the holiday spirit with us. Don’t miss out on this exciting free event with freebies and Holiday Cheer. We can’t wait to see you there!
✨ What to Expect:

Shop + support local small businesses and holiday makers
Sample delicious bites and seasonal drinks
Meet talented event vendors (DJ’s, photographers, decorators & more)
Take photos at our Holiday themed signature styled setups
Celebrate the official launch of K’s Signature Events, a creative collaboration uniting Boston-based event designers & decorators

💫 Whether you’re planning your next event, holiday shopping, or just love discovering local talent, this is the perfect night to connect, shop, and celebrate.

Advent Events at Church of Our Redeemer
2025-11-30 09:30 - 2025-12-15 19:30 | Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam St., Lexington, 02420, United States
Join Church of Our Redeemer for Advent! In addition to our weekly worship services at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings, we have special seasonal events to help us prepare to celebrate Christmas. These include: an Advent wreath-making event after our 9:30 service on Sunday Nov. 30th, a service of Lessons & Carols on Sunday Dec. 7th, cookie decorating and carols after our 9:30 am worship service on Dec. 14th. In addition, we will have a St. Nick’s Feastday dinner party on Tuesday Dec. 9th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm and a Healing Worship Service on Monday Dec. 15th at 7:30 pm. Join us for one or all of these worship services and events as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day! Church of Our Redeemer, the Episcopal Church in Lexington is at 6 Meriam Street. To learn more, visit us at www.OurRedeemerLexington.org.

Museum Store Sunday at LHM
2025-11-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Join LHM for Museum Store Sunday!

Celebrate the Sunday after Thanksgiving with us and be part of a global shopping event that supports museums and cultural institutions around the world!

On Museum Store Sunday, more than 2,200 museum stores across all 50 states, D.C., 25 countries, and 5 continents will open their doors for a day of inspired, meaningful shopping. Head to https://museumstoresunday.org/ to learn more.

LHM is celebrating with special sales at both the Buckman Tavern Museum and our new Depot Museum! Enjoy exclusive offers including: First Shot gift sets, buy one, get one 50% off all ornaments — including the new St. Nicolas America 250 ornaments, and a free gift with every purchase (while supplies last).

Discover one-of-a-kind gifts and mission-driven merchandise — all while supporting the work we do here at LHM. It’s the perfect way to find unique holiday gifts and give back at the same time!

When: November 30th, 2025 10AM-4PMWhere: Buckman Tavern Museum & the Depot Museum
Shop smart. Shop local. Shop with purpose.

Free Cloth Gift Wrap Available
2025-12-01 12:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 | Cary Library
Consider alternatives to wasteful wrapping paper this season. LexZeroWaste and Cary Library have teamed up to collect, create and distribute cloth gift wrap kits, including instructions on how to wrap with them. Just visit Cary Library during the month of December and ask the librarian for your FREE “Take and Make” kit. Supplies are limited, so it will be on a first come, first served basis.

Mindful Moments: Reflecting on the Season in Song and Prayer
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Pilgrim Church
Monday, December 1, 7 PM at Pilgrim Church, 55 Coolidge Avenue in Lexington. Join Pilgrim Music Director, Dot Bowe, along with Professional Soloist Elena Snow for a peaceful beginning to the Advent and Christmas season. Ms. Snow’s vocals will evoke the beauty and spirit of the season, capturing the heart. We will sing together and pray by candlelight. Questions? welcome@pilgrimcongregational.org.

Book Chat: Washington and Hamilton: The Alliance that Forged America
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 | The Depot 13 Depot Square Lexington MA 02420, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
The paternal relationship between George Washington and Alexander Hamilton captivated the nation in the musical Hamilton, but the true story of the tumultuous duo goes much further. Washington and Hamilton: The Alliance that Forged America by Stephen K. Knott and Tony Williams shows two opposing forces, one stoic, the other ambitious, represented the complexities of the new America. Together they worked together to achieve an equilibrium that would benefit an equally complex nation, fighting side by side to fend off detractors and lay the groundwork for modern politics. Join us for a discussion, leader TBD, about these equally enigmatic founding fathers!

Reading Into History: Book Chats is a series of informal discussions of historical topics inspired by nonfiction history books, and led by authors, historians, and local history enthusiasts. All are welcome; reading the book is not required, but will enhance the experience! Dates are subject to change given speaker availability, and discussion leaders will be clearly identified in the event description when solidified.

$10 members, $15 nonmembers

Registration coming soon!

Taste of Lexington at Buckman Tavern
2025-12-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Buckman Tavern is now part of Lexington’s time-honored holiday stroll! Stop by to see beautiful history-inspired decorations and snag a deal on holiday shopping!

Walk-through tours of the tavern, decorated with garlands, fruit, and other historically-inspired greenery

Make an orange pomander ball to take home

Holiday ornaments buy one get one 25% off

All teas 10% off

All t-shirts and crewnecks 25% off

Lexington History Museums’ gift shop is a great place to find a gift for the history buff in your family, from books for all ages, to historic toys, clothing, candles, and drinkware.

LHS "Winter at the Cinemas" Concert!
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Lexington High School Auditorium
Please join us for this AMAZING concert!
All ages are welcome, and kids 12 and under are FREE!!!
Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4 pm in the Lexington High School Auditorium.
Tickets available at Cur8.com. Search for “Lexington.”

Holiday POPS! Kids POPS!
2025-12-05 16:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States
HOLIDAY POPS!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 | 7:30PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025 | 3:00PM
KIDS POPS!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025 | 4:00PM

Sponsored by Russian School of Mathematics

Featuring Massachusetts’s first Poet Laureate Regie Gibson, Lexington Children’s Chorus, New World Chorale and special guest, Santa Claus!
Our signature holiday event!
Every year, our Holiday POPS! concerts explore a different facet of this most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with us!
*No Pre-concert talk for Holiday POPS

Shop Munroe Center for the Arts' 3rd Annual Youth Art Holiday Market
2025-12-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Munroe Center for the Arts, 1403 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420
Shop Munroe Center for the Arts’ 3rd Annual Youth Art Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 1:00 – 4:00pm

Skip the mall and do your holiday shopping at Munroe Center for the Arts’ 3rd Annual Youth Art Holiday Market. The market features artwork and handmade crafts from artists and makers ages 18 and younger! More than 30 young artists, from elementary to high school age, will be bringing their arts and crafts to sell in this holiday market that supports new art entrepreneurs.

Munroe Arts’ middle-floor hallway art rooms and studios will be filled with ceramics, paintings, drawings and prints, jewelry and accessories, handmade candles, bookmarks, and more! Celebrate our young artists and makers, and find extra-special gifts for everyone on your holiday list too!

Social Action Holiday Gift Fair. Sunday, December 8, 12-4 pm, The First Church in Belmont, UU
2025-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, 404 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478, United States
Please join us for a not-to-be-missed holiday tradition where you can do your holiday shopping and help others at the same time. Find gifts for everyone on your list by choosing from an array of products featuring the work of both local and international artisans. Items for sale will include jewelry, clothing and accessories, bed and table linens, cards, soaps, children’s items, African and Latin American crafts, and so much more! All sales will benefit worthy causes near and far. The Social Action Holiday Gift Fair has become a treasured holiday tradition in the community – we hope you can join us!

C is for Christmas
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Pilgrim Church
It’s a sing-along in the warmth of Pilgrim’s sanctuary! Celebrate with a festive organ concert and carols led by Pilgrim’s Music Director, Dot Bowe. Enjoy rich music and join with others in cheerful holiday carols. Steaming hot cocoa, coffee, and fellowship will follow the service. As a follow-up to the morning’s Mitten Tree Sunday, we will collect additional and much-needed new warm winter gear for adults or children for East End House at the concert. EVERYONE is invited. 55 Coolidge Avenue, Lexington

Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust
2025-12-08 12:45 - 15:00 | Brookhaven
On September 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland, with nowhere to run or hide, Gustawa Singer’s parents gave her away to save her life. For the next several years, 7-year-old Gustawa lived a clandestine existence, harboring a secret that her looks hid so well: she was Jewish. Passed between strangers with both honorable and deceitful intentions, Gustawa maneuvered through terrifying situations with only the identity papers of a deceased Polish girl and a well-rehearsed cover story. She came to learn the importance of secrecy and resilience. Her quick wits and the courage of a few virtuous individuals combined to beat the odds. By the end of the war, over 90% of her town’s Jews were annihilated; Janet was one of the few children to return.
On Monday, December 8 at Brookhaven at Lexington, 1010 Waltham Street, Janet will discuss her book and tell her personal story. Free and open to the public, this event is sponsored by the Lexington Veterans Association. The program starts with coffee and conversation at 12:45 pm, with the talk at 1:15 pm. If you plan to attend via Zoom, find the Zoom link at lexmavets.com.

December 8 Middle School Chorus Concerts
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | MA
What’s better than a Middle School Chorus Concert?
How about TWO Middle School Chorus Concerts!
Clarke and Diamond Middle Schools both have concerts on Monday, December 8, at 7 pm in their respective auditoriums.
Join us!
Free and open to the public!

December 9 Middle School Chorus Concerts!
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | MA
What’s better than two Middle School Chorus Concerts?
FOUR Middle School Chorus Concerts!
Tuesday, December 9, 2025: Diamond and Clarke Middle Schools BOTH have concerts!
Both are at 7:00 P.M. in their respective auditoriums.
Free and open to the public!

LHS Jazz with guest artist Bijon Watson
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Lexington High School Auditorium
Lexington High School is delighted to welcome Grammy-award winning trumpeter Bijon Watson for an evening of high energy, memorable music on Thursday December 11. Watson will perform with a number of LHS small and large ensembles, including the award winning Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo. This performance is made possible by FOLMADS, the Friends of Lexington Music and Drama.
Grammy® Award-winning trumpeter Bijon Watson’s career as a musician and educator spans more than 30 years and has taken him around the globe to perform for audiences worldwide. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Bijon attended the New England Conservatory of Music Preparatory School, and the University of Southern California. His love for big band jazz inspired him to become a student of the great bands of the past and present and he has become a sought after and in-demand lead trumpet player that can be heard on television, in films, and award-winning recordings with iconic and world-class artists.
Bijon plays lead trumpet for the Grammy®-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, the Grammy®-winning John Daversa Progressive Big Band, the Grammy®-winning John Beasley’s Monkestra, José Rizo’s Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars, the late Gerald Wilson Jazz Orchestra, and many other jazz, salsa, and pop bands throughout the United States. Most recently, in 2022, as co-leader with pianist/composer Steven Feifke, Bijon can be heard showcasing his talents not only on lead trumpet but as a featured soloist as well with their Grammy® Award-winning Generation Gap Jazz Orchestra. He is currently on the brass faculty of the Berklee College of Music.
The performance will be at LHS’s Gillespie Auditorium at 7pm. Tickets are $15, $5 for students, with a maximum family cost of $40. For more information, contact Pat Donaher at pdonaher@lexington.org.
