This Weekend's Upcoming Concord Area Events

Concord MA

30 September, 2021

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CONCORD, MA — Looking for things to do in the Concord area this weekend? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Concord. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a cooking class, or a conference, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Concord area: Featured Event: MetroWest Readers Fest presents...ONE Big Community Read: A Conversation with Jennifer De Leon When: Thursday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Goodnow Library What: ** Please note that registration is required for both the in-person event and the Zoom event. Read on for registration links.** MetroWest Readers Fest invites you to join author Jennifer De Leon at the Goodnow Library in Sudbury on Thursday, Sept. 30 @ 7 pm. This event is a pa... Learn More Featured Event: MetroWest Readers Fest presents...ONE Big Community Read: A Conversation with Jennifer De Leon (MetroWest Readers Fest) Daily Historic Tour of Concord When: Thursday, September 30th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Concord Visitor Center What: This tour is the perfect introduction to Concord and its rich Revolutionary and Literary History. We will walk down Concord's historic Main Street and then visit sites such as The Wright Tavern, Monument Square, and The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. The 75 minute tour is approx... Learn More Youth and Teen: Intro to Wheel for Teens (Ages 13-16) When: Thursday, September 30th at 4:00 p.m. Where: The Umbrella Community Arts Center What: Event listing from The Umbrella Community Arts Center: Thursday, September 30 at 4:00 PMThis class will cover the basics of throwing and trimming on the potter's wheel as well as the fundamentals of hand building: slab, pinch, and coil.  Come learn in a fun, and pressure free envi... Learn More Daily Historic Tour of Concord When: Friday, October 1st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Concord Visitor Center What: This tour is the perfect introduction to Concord and its rich Revolutionary and Literary History. We will walk down Concord's historic Main Street and then visit sites such as The Wright Tavern, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. The 75 minute tour is approx... Learn More Three Cemeteries Walking Tour When: Friday, October 1st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Concord Visitor Center What: Hear the voices of the silent stones in concord's cemeteries on this 90 minute tour.  Scenic, wooded Sleepy Hollow is the most famous, with highlights including the magnificent Melvin Memorial and the graves of Concord's literary giants:  Alcott, Emerson, Hawthorne, and Thorea... Learn More Simchat Torah with Kerem Shalom: Celebrating Endings and Beginnings When: Friday, October 1st at 7:30 p.m. Where: Kerem Shalom What: Kerem Shalom of Concord invites the community to join Join Rabbi Darby and Kerem Shalom Cantor, Rosalie Gerut for a special Erev Shabbat as we celebrate together the reading of the end of the Torah—and begin reading it from the beginning. The service will be held both in-pers... Learn More Featured Event: Free 5 Day Email Course: MA Wills and Living Trusts When: Saturday, October 2nd at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - Email course What: Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein MA Wills & Trusts: The only law we practice. Plain English makes easier to read documentsABA Technology columnist - speeds your workSpoke nationally on Income Tax of Trusts and EstatesNoted in 120 year old treatise for automatio... Learn More Featured Event: Free 5 Day Email Course: MA Wills and Living Trusts (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: Free 5 Day Email Course: MA Wills and Living Trusts When: Saturday, October 2nd at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - Email course What: Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein MA Wills & Trusts: The only law we practice. Plain English makes easier to read documentsABA Technology columnist - speeds your workSpoke nationally on Income Tax of Trusts and EstatesNoted in 120 year old treatise for automatio... Learn More Featured Event: Free 5 Day Email Course: MA Wills and Living Trusts (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: The Last Wide Open: Musical When: Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Where: The Umbrella Arts Center What: September 24th - October 10th Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 3PM Fate plays its hand in The Umbrella Stage Company's unconventional romantic comedy by Audrey Cefaly, featuring original songs by Matthew M. Nielson. The Last Wide Open is brought to life ... Learn More Featured Event: The Last Wide Open: Musical (Stewart David Ikeda) Daily Historic Tour of Concord When: Saturday, October 2nd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Concord Visitor Center What: This tour is the perfect introduction to Concord and its rich Revolutionary and Literary History. We will walk down Concord's historic Main Street and then visit sites such as The Wright Tavern, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. The 75 minute tour is approx... Learn More Indigenous People of Concord Walking Tour When: Saturday, October 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Concord Visitor Center What: This 75 minute tour looks at the over 10,000 year history of Indigenous People in Concord (Musketaquid).  Starting with the mighty Mill Brook, guest will meander down Main Street and up to the Calf Pasture on Lowell Road examining how Indigenous People lived by the 3 rivers of... Learn More Three Cemeteries Walking Tour When: Saturday, October 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Concord Visitor Center What: Hear the voices of the silent stones in concord's cemeteries on this 90 minute tour.  Scenic, wooded Sleepy Hollow is the most famous, with highlights including the magnificent Melvin Memorial and the graves of Concord's literary giants:  Alcott, Emerson, Hawthorne, and Tho... Learn More Featured Event: NLP Empowerment for Parents When: Sunday, October 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online What: Voted Toronto's Best Hypnosis and Best Life Coach by Reader's Choice Awards, Mohammed Sheikh will be teaching a LIVE virtual workshop over Zoom to teach parents NLP skills to empower their kids. Mohammed Sheikh teaches simple, practical techniques that we can use to empower ou... Learn More Featured Event: NLP Empowerment for Parents (Carla Chalah) Is American Jewry Hanging by a Thread? When: Sunday, October 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Kerem Shalom What: Please join Kerem Shalom of Concord online for "Is American Jewry Hanging by a Thread?" with author David Kuney. Consider these discouraging statistics about Jewish identity in America today. A Pew Research Report, issued in May 2021, observed that 27% of U.S. Jewish adults d... Learn More Daily Historic Tour of Concord When: Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Concord Visitor Center What: This tour is the perfect introduction to Concord and its rich Revolutionary and Literary History. We will walk down Concord's historic Main Street and then visit sites such as The Wright Tavern, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. The 75 minute tour is approx... Learn More Write Now! When: Sunday, October 3rd at 4:30 p.m. Where: Online What: Take time to WRITE! Join master writing instructor Lara Wilson for this series of monthly Mindful Writing Workshops! Engage in craft conversations, experiment with writing exercises and learn techniques that engage your creative flow state. Awaken natural narrative skills as y... Learn More United in WellBEing: Mindfulness for Mental Health When: Sunday, October 3rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Online What: What is the relationship between mindfulness, vulnerability and mental health? This workshop explores the distinction between mental health and mental illness, and presents actionable practices focused on "mental hygiene" as a path to mindful wellness. Together, we'll examine ... Learn More Daily Historic Tour of Concord When: Monday, October 4th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Concord Visitor Center What: This tour is the perfect introduction to Concord and its rich Revolutionary and Literary History. We will walk down Concord's historic Main Street and then visit sites such as The Wright Tavern, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. The 75 minute tour is ap... Learn More Monday Night Meditation When: Monday, October 4th at 8:30 p.m. Where: Online 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 Featured Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House When: Tuesday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Virtual Commonwealth What: Challenged by rigorous classes, supported by a warm community, and mentored by faculty at the top of their fields, students flourish at Commonwealth School and graduate with ample opportunities. Are you interested in enrolling for the fall 2022 semester or after? Come to a Vi... Learn More Featured Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House (Jessica Tomer) Fourth Quarter - End of Year Tax Strategies (Virtual) When: Tuesday, October 5th at 11:00 a.m. Where: https://patch.com/massachusetts/charlestown/calendar/event/20211005/1339691/fourth-quarter-end-of-year-tax-strategies-virtual What: Have you taken advantage of all the end-of-year investing strategies to help you meet financial goals and minimize your tax burden? As we approach the end of 2021, it's time to set you and your investments up for a strong 2022. Brad Norton from Winfield Associates will help us... Learn More Daily Historic Walking Tour of Concord When: Tuesday, October 5th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Concord Visitor Center What: This tour is the perfect introduction to Concord and its rich Revolutionary and Literary History. We will walk down Concord's historic Main Street and then visit sites such as The Wright Tavern, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more. The 75 minute tour is ap... Learn More College Admissions and Community Service During COVID-19 (VIRTUAL ON ZOOM) When: Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Concord Free Public Library What: The Concord Free Public Library will host a free Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID-19 has changed the college admissions landscape on Tuesday, October 5 at 7:00 PM and Wednesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM. This workshop is geared toward freshmen, sophomores,... Learn More CONCORD AREA HUMANISTS (CAH) presents: The Artful Brain: Mona Lisa's Smile When: Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Event What: Mona Lisa's smile is probably the most famous smile in the history of art. This talk will provide an understanding of its peculiar attraction and an exploration of what has been learned about the brain - and about ourselves - from research on how the brain makes beauty, mys... Learn More Mindful Nourishment: Experiential Practices When: Tuesday, October 5th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Online What: Living in a grab-and-go, meal-skippping, hork-with-a-fork culture, how might we shift toward eating habits that allow more ease? This session invites you to experiment with mindful ways to nourish yourself. Considering the principles of Intuitive Eating and interoceptive or se... Learn More Interfaith Event : A Better Future for Israelis and Palestinians, Affirming the Sacredness of All Hu When: Wednesday, October 6th at 7:30 a.m. Where: zoom What: Join us for a 4-part zoom discussion series entitled, A Better Future for Israelis and Palestinians, Affirming the Sacredness of All Human Life. This effort is a collaboration between the Islamic Council of New England and Boston Workers Circle: Jewish Center for Culture &... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Concord 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, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. 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.