Concord: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events

Concord MA

13 May, 2021

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Happy weekend, Concord! As we close our laptops and put our books/work away for a quick unplug, don't forget to take a look around town to participate in the fun activities here in Concord. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. You're Invited to Party Like a Girl Scout - It's Free! When: Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Girl Scout Meetups via Zoom What: Bring a friend, make some new ones, and build a ROBOT prototype with Girl Scouts! Looking for bit of normalcy in our crazy world? Count on Girl Scouts to step up and bring the fun—virtually or in person. We provide girls with social experiences, challenges, and fun all around!... Learn More Interested in Girl Scouts? You're invited to learn more!When: Thursday, May 13th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Virtual Girl Scout Meetups via Zoom What: Adults & Caregivers are invited to join GSEMA staff for this free virtual event and ask questions, learn more, and & see the many ways girls & adults can participate with Girl Scouts. Additional dates & times are available! RSVP Today: https://gsema_adultinfo.even... Learn More Courageous Women Leaders in Turbulent Times When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 53 Cambridge Tpke What: In her recent book, Forged in Crisis, Nancy Koehn, historian at the Harvard Business School, and examines the pivotal role that Rachel Carson played in the development of the modern environmental movement and in inspiring citizen action toward protecting the earth. Join us for thi... Learn More Forest Bathing in Concord When: Friday, May 14th at 9:00 a.m. Where: White Pond What: Feel good to walk in the woods? Join us to enhance our wellBeing with socially-distant Mindful Wellness Walks in Concord this spring. Be Well Be Here's Wellness Walks are based on the principles of Forest Bathing, or shinrin yoku, a Japanese practice of intentionally taking... Learn More Take Control of Your Future: A Legal Checkup When: Friday, May 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Concord Council on Aging on Zoom What: Elder Law is "legal life care planning" that ensures your needs are addressed from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Join us on Zoom, Friday, May 14th for a presentation by attorney John Donahue on a number of aspects of elder law. If there is a topic of special interest to yo... Learn More Shabbat of Recognition When: Friday, May 14th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Kerem Shalom What: Join Kerem Shalom of Concord online for an Erev Shabbat service led by Rabbi Darby Leigh and Kerem Shalom Cantor Rosalie Gerut. We will celebrate and honor Kerem Shalom youth during our Shabbat of Recognition. In addition to song and prayer, presentations will include the Geis... Learn More Here Comes The Sun: A Virtual Concert When: Friday, May 14th at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Umbrella Arts Center What: A Virtual Concert by The Umbrella Stage Company Featuring:Jess AndraVanessa CalantropoDwayne P. MitchellKara Chu NelsonAnthony Pires, Jr. With original poetry by SarahMae and Xinef Afriam Music Directed by David Wright Here Comes the Sun is a looking back/looking forward ... Learn More Here Comes The Sun: A Virtual Concert When: Friday, May 14th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Online Event What: A Virtual Concert by The Umbrella Stage Company "Here Comes the Sun" is a looking back/looking forward concert, presented by The Umbrella Stage Company. Filmed with covid safety protocols in the theaters at The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, this free online streamed product... Learn More Featured Event: Archery Saturday! When: Saturday, May 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Gore Place What: Experience something unique this weekend at Waltham's historic Gore Place Estate with your family and friends learning the sport of TRADITIONAL recurve archery! This Zen-like martial art requires only patience, focus and determination to succeed, but don't let that fool you i... Learn More Featured Event: Archery Saturday! (On the Mark Archery) Featured Event: Women Build Together Online Auction May 10-15 When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Habitat For Humanity of Greater Lowell Main Office What: This virtual fundraiser takes the place of our annual gala, kicking off Monday, May 10th, and ending Saturday, May 15th at 4 pm. Funds raised from event sponsorships, silent auction of over 65 items, wine pull raffle, and a Fund-A-Need 'Building Basics' Special Appeal will s... Learn More Featured Event: Women Build Together Online Auction May 10-15(Heidi Tierney) Featured Event: Outdated MA will or Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: Register Here 5 Day Email Course for MA Residents.  After registering, you'll get by email a lesson to guide you. To a better understanding of the topic. It's written by Lexington attorney Joel Bernstein. He 's been doing this type of law for 28+ years. To learn about him and... Learn More Featured Event: Outdated MA will or Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: Outdated MA will or Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: Register Here 5 Day Email Course for MA Residents.  After registering, you'll get by email a lesson to guide you. To a better understanding of the topic. It's written by Lexington attorney Joel Bernstein. He 's been doing this type of law for 28+ years. To learn about him and... Learn More Featured Event: Outdated MA will or Living Trust? Free 5 lesson email course (Joel Bernstein) Women in Our Future: Drop-In Family Program When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 53 Cambridge Tpke What: Every Saturday in May, stop by the Churchill and Janet Franklin Lyceum to participate in an activity that celebrates women's fight for civil rights and equity throughout history, and all that is to come for women's achievement. The future is female, and we want to hear your ho... Learn More Lift Your Voice: Champion Change When: Saturday, May 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Virtual Girl Scout Meetups via Zoom What: The Lift Your Voice series is a safe online space for girls to explore how they can use their voices to make the world a better place as anti-racist advocates. Girl Scouts can change the world. Girls and adults are invited to join us on Saturday May 15th to explore how every g... Learn More Featured Event: National Mimosa Day, First Barre Then Mimosas! When: Sunday, May 16th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Pure Barre What: Join us for class and enjoy a Mimosa after.  A fun way to start your day.  Celebrate you. Learn More Featured Event: National Mimosa Day, First Barre Then Mimosas! (kimberley rose) Poets Krysten Hill and Cynthia Manick to Discuss their Work When: Sunday, May 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Concord Free Public Library (onlin) What: Join vibrant, award-winning poets Krysten Hill and Cynthia Manick for a reading and discussion of their work and writing lives with poet-editor Joyce Peseroff on Sunday, May 16 at 3:00 p.m. ET.  Please register here for the Zoom link. Krysten Hill (Photo credit: Jonathan Beckl... Learn More Interested in Girl Scouts? Experience a sample troop meeting! When: Monday, May 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Girl Scout Meetups via Zoom What: Looking for bit of normalcy in our crazy world? Count on Girl Scouts to step up and bring the fun—virtually or in person. We provides girls with social experiences, challenges, and fun all around! Think of the Girl Scouts Daisy program as your one-stop shop when it comes to bu... Learn More Interested in Girl Scouts? You're invited to learn more! When: Monday, May 17th at 6:45 p.m. Where: Virtual Girl Scout Meetups via Zoom What: Adults & Caregivers are invited to join GSEMA staff for this free virtual event and ask questions, learn more, & see the many ways girls & adults can participate with Girl Scouts. Additional dates & times are available! RSVP Today: https://gsema_adultinfo.even... Learn More Monday Night Meditation When: Monday, May 17th at 8:30 p.m. What: Our popular Monday Night Meditation continues! Join us for soothing practice that quiets the mind, relaxes the body and calms the nervous system. Regular evidence-based guided meditation helps boost our immune system and encourages a good night's sleep. These simple, integrati... Learn More The Gray Divorce – Lexington/Winchester, MA Hub ~No-Cost Webinar When: Tuesday, May 18th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Zoom Webinar What: Join our team of vetted Professionals from our Lexington/Winchester, MA Hub to learn how to navigate the divorce process while preparing for your next stage of life. We will have experts in legal, finance, mortgages, real estate, parenting, and coaching to assist in preparing ... Learn More Town Hall Meeting with Congresswoman Lori Trahan When: Tuesday, May 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 53 Cambridge Tpke What: Join Congresswoman Lori Trahan in a virtual town hall as she takes questions from area high school students about the pressing issues of our times. This program coincides with the special exhibition Every Path Laid Open: Women of Concord and the Quest for Equality. Book your ... Learn More Restorative Yoga & Pranayama When: Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. What: Join this evening exploration of ritual breath and restorative movement which invites us to process the day's energies, and promotes rest and regeneration. Yoga therapist Nicole Grant, MS, C-IAYT, offers therapeutic variations that are adaptable and accessible to all levels of... Learn More Julie Morgenlender to Give Author Talk at Concord Library When: Tuesday, May 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Concord Free Public Library (via Zoom) What: Join author Julie Morgenlender for a discussion of her book The Things We Don't Say: an anthology of chronic illness truths. The talk will take place on Zoom on Tuesday, May 18 at 7pm. Chronically ill people don't always talk about it. Until now. Spanning different ages, ethni... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on theConcord Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.