Explore Medford with 10 new things to do this week
All right, everyone, it’s time to get out there and explore your city! There are lots of activities coming up this week!
All right, everyone, it’s time to get out there and explore your city! There are lots of activities coming up this week!
March 21
Ethan Robbins at Mrs. Murphy’s
Where: Mrs. Murphy’s Pub, 25 Salem St.
When: Friday, March 21, 8 p.m.
More Info: Boston-based guitar and mandolin player Ethan Robbins, leader of the Americana band Cold Chocolate, performs.
March 22
Voluntary Trail Work with Friends of the Fells
Where: Flynn Rink Parking lot, 300 Elm St.
When: Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: Volunteers will be cleaning stone steps, relaying riprap rocks, gather and placing large and smaller rock we two sets of rock steps and a footbridge are repaired. Dress warmly, where sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle and either a pick or a shovel if you have one. Additional tools will be supplied. Contact Charlie at chasmccabe@gmail.com for more information and please leave your dog at home.
Dude Dad’s On Thin Ice Comedy Tour
Where: Chevalier Theatre, 30 Forest St.
When: Saturday, March 22,
Cost: Tickets $29-$100
More Info: Taylor Calmus AKA ‘Dude Dad’ is a Colorado based video creator who has become a viral sensation through his comedy videos. A husband and dad of four, he taps into the relatability of parenthood to help parents laugh at their own struggles.
March 23
Kier Byrnes Freedom Runners Sunday Run
Where: Medford Brewing Company, 30 Harvard Ave.
When: Sunday, March 23, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
More info: New runners welcome! No registration needed just meet in front of the brewery at 11 a.m., choose from the 3, 5 or 7 mile loops, Taproom opens at noon with cold beer waiting for you at the finish. Coats and bags can also be left inside.
Collector Expo
Where: Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave.
When: Sunday, March 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Tickets $90-$125
More Info: Over 40 vendors will be selling trading cards, sports cards, memorabilia and collectibles. Breakfast available at the GABH in-house restaurant starting at 10 a.m., alcoholic beverages available starting at 11 a.m.
March 24
Spring’s Here: Guided Nature Walk at Bellevue Pond
Where: Bellevue Pond, South Border Road
When: Monday, March 24, 9:15 a.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: Moderate to easy walk around Bellevue Pond and surrounding area, including Wright’s Tower looking and listening for signs of spring. The guide will focus on plant identification, some natural history, folklore and science. Meeting spot is the parking lot across from 70 South Border Road and please leave all furry friends at home.
March 25
Trivia Night
Where: Medford Brewing Company, 30 Harvard Ave.
When: Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: Bring your friends. Teams of 2-6 will compete in a traditional six-round Trivia Quiz with prizes for the top scoring teams. Come early to get a table and be 21 or older!
March 27
Make Paper Beads
Where: MakerSpace Medford Public Library, 111 High St.
When: Thursday, March 27, 5-7 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: Have you ever wondered what to do with all the magazines and catalogues you get in the mail? Learn how to turn them into beads! Program is for adults.
This program is for adults.
March 28
Next Stop Comedy
Where: Deep Cuts, 21 Main St.
When: Friday, March 28, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets: $27.86
More info: Top comedians at your local hangout. For more information check out nextstopcomedy.com
Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram
Where: Study Room 5 Medford Public Library,111 High St.
When: Friday March 28, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
More Info: Join Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s Poet Laureate, and take the mic to shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism, and force.
Participants will also meet to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing their own work.
