Events

Presidential historian Harold Holzer explores Abraham Lincoln’s views on immigration in Brought Forth on This Continent. Drawing on Lincoln’s words and actions, this forum examines how debates over newcomers, belonging, and national identity shaped the 19th century and continue to resonate in America today.

Historian Rick Bell examines the American Revolution as a global turning point in The American Revolution and the Fate of the World. This forum explores how events in North America reshaped international politics, empires, and ideas about liberty, revealing the Revolution’s far-reaching and lasting consequences.

Experience the intoxicating sounds of Biribá Union. Borrowing its name from a Brazilian wild sugar-apple, the group came together through Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop and quickly bonded over their shared love of music from Brazil. Their sound is a thrilling blend of the freestyle theatrics of Hip-Hop and Go-go music, the effortless beauty of Brazilian Forró and Choro, the earthiness of American Roots music, and the improvisational spontaneity of jazz.

The Guitar Museum of New England is proud to host Master luthier Steve Kauffman—traveling from Oregon as part of the celebrations of his 50th anniversary year as a guitar builder— as he shares insights into the elements that shape a guitar’s voice, from tone woods to construction techniques to stunning inlay and marquetry. The evening concludes with a live musical performance featuring Kauffman-built instruments from the Museum’s core collection, offering a rare opportunity to hear their depth, nuance, and expressive range. Ideal for musicians, collectors, luthiers, and anyone with an appreciation for fine craftsmanship and live music.

The Concord Orchestra presents “Vignettes.”  The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Gustav Holst’s A Somerset Rhapsody, Dmitri Shostakovich’s Suite for Variety Orchestra, Georg Philipp Telemann’s Trumpet Concerto in D Major, and Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.  A pre-concert talk is scheduled for 7:15 pm on Saturday. Tickets for adults and seniors are $25. Admission for youth under 18 is free.

 Saturday, March 28, at 8:00 pm

Sunday, March 29, at 2:30 pm 

At the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden

Visit the exhibition Revolutionary Legacies at Concord Museum. How have we remembered April 19, 1775, and the American Revolution over the past 250 years? Featuring commemorative ephemera, unique relics, artworks, personal objects, and contemporary works that respond to the Revolution’s legacy, this special exhibition asks what we choose to remember—and what has been left out—as the public looks back to the founding of our nation. 

Come be part of the music at The Umbrella's spring Salt Lick Sessions concert on Friday, March 27, featuring Claire Ernst & Dani Offline.

Claire Ernst is an emerging pop/R&B artist from Nashville who just released her debut full-length album, Oh, Hello!, a vibrant introduction to her artistry. Dani Offline is a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist making analog R&B for the 21st century.

Don't miss this opportunity to see these emerging artists!

Bring your favorite tune, your instrument, and open ears to CCM’s Monthly Jazz Jam, where faculty member Giuseppe Paradiso sets the stage for musical collaboration, exploration, and enjoyment, and provides a space where all jazz musicians will feel at home. This monthly gathering welcomes players of all levels to join the house rhythm section, request songs, and build new musical friendships.

Come and learn visible mending, a hands-on, sustainable technique that repairs your favorite textile while adding unique character and style. Bring a few beloved textiles in need of repair. Beginners welcome! Be creative and make new friends!

Prepare for an evening of rare chamber music gems as local harp trio, Trio Oko appears in the Beyond the Notes concert series. Joined by founder and violinist Sarah Whitney, the ensemble presents a colorful program spanning both geography and time, from the refined sound world of Saint-Saëns and Ravel to original compositions and the ethereal soundtracks of Studio Ghibli. In keeping with the mission of Beyond the Notes, audiences are invited to engage directly with the artists by submitting questions, which will be answered live during the performance. Additional questions will be addressed following the concert and in weekly social media features, continuing the series’ commitment to breaking down the traditional barriers between performers and audiences.