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“Inspired” :: an Art Experience at Gallery Twist
You are invited to visit our new show, "INSPIRED". Come and browse, come and enjoy, no purchase necessary. You're welcome! 60+ artists and 200+ artworks April 10 - May 10 Open daily 11 - 5 (except Mon & Tues) Gallery Twist 1963 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington (Just a stone's throw off Battle Green) A warm welcome […]
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Please join us to celebrate Spring with the LHS Jazz Ensemble! Outside at the Hastings Park Gazebo. Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7 pm. (Rain location: LHS Auditorium) Free and Open to the Public! |
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Clarke Middle School Play: “Beyond Rhyme or Reason”
Clarke Middle School's production of Beyond Rhyme or Reason, created by LPS drama teacher Kate Bromley, is a theatrical performance of a collection of timeless poems by a variety of acclaimed poets. Experience the beauty of poetic storytelling. The actors bring the text to life, imbuing the verse with emotion and meaning while the staging helps to give […] |
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May is Mental Health Month
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. Register: https://lexrecma.myrec.com/info/activities/default.aspx?CategoryID=1569&type= 781-698-4840
Open Doors: Work in Fiber and Mixed media
Open Doors: Art Work in Fiber and Mixed Media May 1 -June 25, 2026 Opening Reception: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 2-4 pm Exhibiting artists: Amy Breiting Sandra Mayo Elizabeth Rawls Sirarpi Heghinian Walzer First Parish Lexington 7 Harrington Road Lexington, MA 02420 For questions, please contact Sirarpi at 781 307 7306 or SirarpiWalzer@gmail.com
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Dignity Matters Product Drive at Pilgrim
Final Week! If you haven't already dropped off items at Pilgrim for the Dignity Matters Product Drive, please consider submitting something as the drive ends this Sunday! What is needed? Menstrual care products, underwear (must be brand-new, in packaging or with tags), and bras (gently used is fine; all sizes are needed). There is a convenient, […]
William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington Tattoo & Muster
Tattoo: Friday, May 1, 6:30-8:30 pm on the Lexington Battle Green (1625 Massachusetts Ave.). Free outdoor evening performance of fife and drum music at the scene of the first skirmish in the Revolutionary War. Hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington and featuring four other corps. Lexington Muster: Saturday, May […]
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The League of Women Voters of Lexington First Friday May 1, 2026 9:30—11:00 AM Room 237 Lexington Community Center 39 Marrett Road Lexington MA 02421 Gun Safety Laws on the Ballot: What Massachusetts Voters Need to Know Join the League of Women Voters of Lexington at a First Friday on May 1, 2026, 9:30-11:00 […] |
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🎾 Kids Tennis Clinic – LHS Boys’ & Girls’ Varsity Fundraiser
Join us for a fun and engaging tennis clinic for kids (Grades K–8), great for beginners to competitive players. Led by the Lexington High School varsity teams. May 2, 3, 9 & 10 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Gallagher Tennis Courts (Lexington) $45/day All proceeds support the team Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW20iBQLrh1n9yVrJ0dlQcwivPgtuLMgm4AiFqGkJ7BoAzqQ/viewform
$45
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What happens when two estranged brothers, a cursed hay monster, and a toy robot sidekick collide on a New England farm? Find out at this special 3D screening of The Hay Man — the Massachusetts-made sci-fi/comedy that earned a 9/10 from Film Threat magazine. Written, directed, and scored by Auburn filmmaker Zachary Benton for just […]
$10
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Singer/Songwriter, jazz musician, and activist Pamela Means headlines the final show of the season at the Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Concerts on Saturday, May 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Singer/Songwriter […]
$25
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Please join the Master Singers of Lexington on May 2 at 8 pm for our final concert of the 2025-26 season: Lieder & Chansons, a rich and expressive program of […]
$30
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Mother's Day is around the corner. Imagine her surprise when she gets a unique handmade gift from you! When you register, you'll have the choice of making jewelry, a picture […]
$45.00
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By popular demand, Jeff Howry, Ph.D., a Lexington historian and archaeologist, will lead another walk exploring Willard’s Woods. The area presents many examples of how our New England landscape was […]
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5 events,
“Inspired” :: an Art Experience at Gallery Twist
May is Mental Health Month
Open Doors: Work in Fiber and Mixed media
Dignity Matters Product Drive at Pilgrim
🎾 Kids Tennis Clinic – LHS Boys’ & Girls’ Varsity Fundraiser
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The community is invited to the Munroe Center for the Arts on Wednesday, May 6 @ 6-8:00 pm, for Artist Hour, an evening of creative conversation and community. Munroe Arts’ […] |
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Guys and Dolls at LHS
Lexington High School is proud to present its spring musical, Guys and Dolls, with performances on May 7, 8, and 9. This production showcases the hard work and talent of Lexington High School students, who have spent months preparing every aspect of the show, from acting and music to set and costume design. Come support their […]
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Join us on Thursday, May 7, for our Annual Breakfast on the Bikeway to celebrate Boston Bike to Work Day! Whether you work from home or the office or are getting […] |
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Voices on the Green, First Parish in Lexington’s live storytelling and music series, presents “Plan B,” our newest production, on Friday, May 8 at 7 PM. The performance takes place […]
free, donations accepted
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Saturday, May 9, 7:30 - 9:00 am Rain Date: Sunday, May 10, 7:30 - 9:00 am Lower Vine Brook can be a fantastic area to see warblers, beautiful small tropical […]
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For over 30 years, LEF has supported educator-initiated grants that enhance the experience of every student in Lexington Public Schools. Come support LEF! |
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Run for Heritage. Run for Mom. Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10 at the annual AAPI 5K Run or Walk! This year, CAAL and Hey Runners Club are blending AAPI Heritage Month […]
$20 – $40
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“Johann Sebastian Bach belongs to a family that seems to have received a love and aptitude for music as a gift of Nature to all its members in common.” ~ Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, 1754 Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble performs the final concert-set of its 2025-26 Concert Series “Connection” with a concert featuring the extended […]
$10 – $30
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May is Mental Health Month
Open Doors: Work in Fiber and Mixed media
Dignity Matters Product Drive at Pilgrim
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A grandson rescues a box of letters and artifacts from an attic and discovers that his grandfather, whom he barely knew, was a genuine hero in both World Wars I and II as well as an adventurer, aviation pioneer, and entrepreneur. He tracks down a cousin he has never met to add pieces to this […]
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Lexington Field & Garden Club presents “Hands On Pruning Demonstration” with Christie Dustman Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Follen Church, 755 Mass Avenue, Lexington Time: 9:30 am Social, 10 am Meeting Pruning is more than trying to follow a few diagrams in a book. It is first a thinking activity and then a physical activity. Learn […] |
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LHS Pops Concerts!
Please join us Thursday and Friday, May 14 and 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm for our annual Pops Concerts! Come celebrate the Performing Arts at Lexington High School! Tickets: $15/Adults $10/Under 10, Students + Seniors Tickets available at Cur8.com (Search for "Lexington") |
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Understanding that music is the universal language that connects people and cultures around the world, Lexington Pops Chorus presents "Around the World in Song." Musical selections include "Barso Re" from India by A.R. Rahman, "Doluri (Drum Dance)" from the Republic of George, "MI-YO-TA" from Japan, "Llwyn Onn" a Welsh Folk Song arr. by D. Owens, […]
$5 – $20
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Dahlias, perennials, garden tools, knife sharpening and more. Rain or shine.
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May 16 Saturday, 8 am to 12 noon at Lexington's Department of Public Works, 201 Bedford Street. Come and look for perennials and plants for your home garden. A tool sharpener will be on hand to keep your shears, garden clippers, etc., sharp and ready for use. A table will feature garden tools and gloves. […]
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Honoring our active-duty military and veterans who have served our country, the Knights of Columbus Lexington Council 94 are sponsoring the Armed Forces Day Breakfast on Saturday, May 16, from 8-11 AM. The event will be held at the historic Heritage Hall on 177 Bedford St, Lexington, MA (Route 4). The event is free to […] |
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17th Annual Estabrook Run of the Mill 5K/Walk Join us on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, for Estabrook's beloved Run of the Mill 5K, in Memory of Jim Banks, 1939-2025. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event is a great way to bring our community together. 📅 Event Schedule: 9:30 AM – […]
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When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles. Come take a stroll and learn about the Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today. Leaves from […]
$10 – $15
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Understanding that music is the universal language that connects people and cultures around the world, Lexington Pops Chorus presents "Around the World in Song." Musical selections include "Barso Re" from India by A.R. Rahman, "Doluri (Drum Dance)" from the Republic of George, "MI-YO-TA" from Japan, "Llwyn Onn" a Welsh Folk Song arr. by D. Owens, […]
$5 – $20
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4 events,
May is Mental Health Month
Open Doors: Work in Fiber and Mixed media
Dignity Matters Product Drive at Pilgrim
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Once again, CLC is delighted to have Russ Cohen return for another walk to teach us about wild edible plants! Lexington is home to over 70 species of edible wild plants, both native and non-native, including plants considered to be weedy or invasive. Some are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. Join Russ […]
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Please join us at LHS for the Clarke Spring Choral Concert! Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 7:00 pm. |
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Sunday, May 24, 12-2 pm Rain date: Monday, May 25, 12-2 pm Come join the local Lexington goats for their daily pasture walk through the fields and woodlands at Chiesa Farm. Each season, the land provides them with diverse plant life. The goats are very specific about what they need to eat, depending on many […]
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What is the cost of our choices? Can love sustain across time, war, and distance? Can you ever really find your way home? Join actors Stephen Collins and Poornima Kirby as they take on this three-thousand-year-old epic about the adventures of a wily and complicated traveler. This two-person, one-hour adaptation draws from multiple translations, punctuated […]
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May is Mental Health Month
Open Doors: Work in Fiber and Mixed media
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On Thursday, May 28, at 7:00 pm, at Brookhaven at Lexington, neurologist Dr. Daniel Press, Chief of the Cognitive Neurology Unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, returns to give a talk on the latest advances in diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Register at bit.ly/LGP2026Lecture More information can be found at bit.ly/LexPurple We […]
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Exploring health at every size: Shifting perspectives on Food, Body, and Wellbeing for Marginalized Communities 
This time of year, it’s not unusual to spot Lexington High School seniors darting around town with water guns as part of the student-organized game “Senior Assassin.” But nearly 60 years ago, Lexington seniors were seen brandishing fake weapons through town for a very different reason: to film a full-length mobster movie. In 1967, Lexington […] |
5 events,
The WBUR Festival
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. “The WBUR Festival is serious stuff and wicked fun, too,” said Margaret Low, CEO of WBUR. “Last year was such a […]
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Join us for some mindfulness and animal-assisted therapy in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Lexington Human Services has partnered with Chip-in Farm to offer two Goat Yoga classes here at the Community Center, open to all abilities. This event is on Friday, May 29, outside on the lawn, classes are at 10 a.m. and […]
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Do you love jazz music in the Big Band Swing style, and have you always wanted to learn how to dance to it? Or, do you already know how to swing dance, and are you looking for a place to show off your skills? Well, then have we got an event for you! It's our […] |
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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. FREE — Limited space - registration is required! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stronger-together-heal-our-spirits-strengthen-our-community-tickets-1989348294300?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Illuminate Heritage: Lightscapes of Lexington, Honoring Lexington’s Citizen Heroes By Jiawei Liu, Lexington High School Looking for a fun, meaningful and memorable way to spend a summer night? On 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 […]
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Looking for a fun, meaningful, and memorable way to spend a summer night? On 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. Using light, animation, and real community imagery, this student-created show will […] |
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Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones to willow trees and urns, this is the perfect place to see the history of how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death through beautiful artwork. Discover how mortuary art has changed over […]
$10 – $15
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Adams Field New Courts Celebration: Thanks to the hard work of the LPC Board along with member Elaine Tung and Lexington Recreation, Adams courts have a fresh new look! With a bit of fence work and reconfiguration of existing lines, Adams has expanded to 6 pickleball courts, providing LPC with an increased number of PASS […]
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Open Doors: Art Work in Fiber and Mixed Media May 1 - June 25, 2026 Opening Reception: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 2-4 pm Free and open to the public Exhibiting artists: Amy Breiting Sandra Mayo Elizabeth Rawls Sirarpi Heghinian Walzer First Parish Lexington 7 Harrington Road Lexington, MA 02420 For questions, please contact Sirarpi at […]
free and open to the public
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