Events

Join us at Hancock Church for a free noontime concert on Wednesday, February 25 featuring keyboardist extraordinaire Ian Watson. Renowned for his expressive artistry and brilliant technique, Ian Watson will perform masterworks by Bach, Beethoven and Mozart. Take a midday pause and immerse yourself in some of the greatest music ever written—beautifully performed in the welcoming space of Hancock Church. […]

Follow the path of a museum donation, from collecting, to conservation, to storage, and help us continue the journey! The journey from an object leaving an attic to sitting in a museum’s exhibit case can be a long one. Donated objects are vetted, researched, cleaned, conserved, catalogued, and properly stored before you would even know […]

Every Seed? Clarifying concerns and controversies about DEI & education Speaker: Dr. Carlos Hoyt February 26, March 11, and March 25 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Concord-Carlisle High School (Library)

As winter begins to soften and the promise of spring draws near, the Lexington Lantern Festival invites the community to gather on March 1 for an evening shaped by light, hope, and shared experience. Hosted at Cary Hall, the festival is a celebration of tradition, creativity, and togetherness. From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Cary Hall […]

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7 pm at Friends Meeting House, Cambridge Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3:30 pm at Follen Church, Lexington Not only renowned for its famous ragù, Bologna was the hotspot for many pioneering 17th-century musicians who paved the way for the flowering of instrumental music in Europe. Works for cornetto, violin, […]

Munroe Center for the Arts' panAFRICAproject Gallery Talk & Community Reception Features an Up Close Look at Contemporary Africa Though Photographs and History Join award-winning photographer Lou Jones in conversation about his photographic journey through contemporary Africa, with Historian and Prof. Robert Bellinger, moderated by Regie Gibson, Massachusetts Poet Laureate, at The Munroe Center for […]

Karen Burciaga (baroque violin, guitar, voice) & Matthew Wright (lute, guitar, voice) present a concert called Liberty Tree. In honor of the country’s 250th anniversary, Karen and Matthew of Boston-based ensemble Seven Times Salt will lead you on a musical tour of early New England performed on period instruments. They’ll trace a lineage from the eve of […]

Join us at Citizens for Lexington's Annual Meeting featuring Dr. Jeff Howry, landscape archaeologist and Lexington historian, who will be our featured speaker. Join Jeff in a historical exploration of Willard’s Woods, one of Lexington’s most popular conservation properties. The area presents many examples of how our New England landscape was shaped by nature and […]

The Old Schwamb Mill invites families to a special children’s program on Saturday, March 7, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, designed for children ages 5–10. Local author Sabrina Bhattacharjya will read from her book “The Midnight Writer,” followed by a kid-friendly discussion and Q&A about storytelling, history, and her experience as a young writer. […]

Not everything that unfolded in Menotomy on April 19, 1775, reflects the popular memory. Beyond Paul Revere’s ride and marching columns of redcoats, the day was marked by ambushes, seized wagons, rebels hiding in cornfields, and fierce fighting starting at  the “Foot of the Rocks.” On Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 PM, the Old Schwamb […]

Tom Chapin will perform at Harmony on the Green coffeehouse on Saturday March 7th at 7:30 pm. Tom Chapin has a career that spans six decades, 28 albums and three GRAMMY awards. A Hudson Valley Troubadour, Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground. In addition to his work as a recording artist, […]

Community members of all ages are invited to help pack twelve THOUSAND nutritional meals to send to a community in crisis. Hancock UCC in Lexington is hosting this service project in collaboration with Rise Against Hunger. All are welcome! Register here to volunteer: http://events.riseagainsthunger.org/HancockUCC2026 FMI: office@hancockchurch.org

On March 11th, Bellavoce returns to Hancock Church for their free noontime concert series. With Ian Watson on piano, they bring their program “Light after Darkness” featuring works for women's voices by Gabriel Faure, Elaine Hagenberg, Ola Gjeilo, and Felix Mendelssohn alongside a timeless Lenten Gregorian chant, and a traditional spiritual. Contemplative readings by Natalie […]

Join Chef Emily Taylor for a culinary journey through the rugged landscapes and refined flavors of the Nordic regions. Part-cooking class, part-history lesson, the class explores how a culture defined by survival and preservation evolved into one of the most influential gastronomic identities in the world. Emily will intertwine demonstrations of Nordic cooking with discussion […]

Join us on March 13 for the Fourth Improv Troupe show of the year! Once again, Troupe will be using your suggestions to play games and create scenes that have never been seen before and will never be seen again. If you haven't been to an Improv show yet this year, it's time to say […]

🎉 Join us for a FREE In-Person event designed to educate, support, and empower parents and caregivers in our community. Date:  Saturday, March 14th | 10:00 AM - 2:15 PM Location:  Lexington Community Center Why Attend? Discover practical tools, expert insights, and real-world strategies to support your child’s health, well-being, and success in our engaging, expert-led workshops on: […]

A monthly poetry event where participants read poems by other poets, celebrating diverse voices and encouraging everyone — even non-poets — to share their cultural heritage. This month’s theme celebrates Dehati folk songs of Holi and honors the spirit of Women’s Day. Global Voices in Verse is a monthly poetry gathering that celebrates the richness of […]

On March 21 at 7:30 p.m., the Bedford Cultural District’s New Song Music Series welcomes the internationally touring duo Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry to Bedford Town Hall. Beloved for their seamless harmonies, masterful musicianship, and warm onstage chemistry, Grammer and Henry create the kind of concert experience that leaves audiences both lifted and deeply moved. […]

Love Now will feature a vibrant lineup of artists -- musicians, singers, dancers and poets -- whose performances reflect the rich and diverse cultural community found in Lexington and throughout America today. The program includes performances by the Lexington Children’s Chorus, the Bharathakalai School of Dance, the Encore Dance Ensemble, the Trail Mix folk ensemble, the Chinese American Association […]

Hancock Church in Lexington’s  free noontime concerts are back with a whole new season this winter/spring during the season of lent. Join us each Wednesday February 18th - April 1st, 2026, in Clark Hall at the church for a 30 minute live music break in your day! Each week features a new group and a […]

Regie Gibson, recently appointed by Governor Maura Healey to be the first Poet Laureate of Massachusetts, will headline this event. He is well-known throughout the State and beyond for his spoken word and musical performances, with subject matter ranging from Homer to the blues. He will appear with fellow poets Richard Cambridge, recipient of the […]

Help LexHAB ‘Raise the Roof’ for affordable housing! Live music, tasty bites from local eateries, and creative cocktails and mocktails make for a fun night out for a great cause. Join the festivities Friday, March 27 from 7-10 pm at 117 Bedford Street. Music all night from Just Another Guru with Roots, Folk Rock, and […]

Organized by Lexington Alarm! and Indivisible LAB, a peaceful protest will take place at the Visitor’s Center in Lexington Center in support of the nationwide No Kings rallies. After the event, buses will transport a Lexington contingent tp the No Kings rally in Boston. Bus tickets may be purchased in advance for a nominal fee. […]

Munroe Center for the Arts invites the public to engage in conversation about plans to formalize the existing summer stage in the front lawn of the Arts Center. At this meeting, we’ll share designs that reflect the proposed plan to create an accessible, sustainable, and intimate space for performers, campers, and the community. Saturday, March […]

PUSHING THE LIMITS SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM PRE-CONCERT CONDUCTOR'S TALK AT 6:30 PM Sponsored by Winfield & Linda Perry Still | Bells Shostakovich | Violin Concerto No. 1 — Callum Smart, violin Bartók | Concerto for Orchestra British violinist Callum Smart returns by popular demand to Lexington Symphony to perform Shostakovich’s evocative […]