Lexington Times Magazine

2026 Annual Regional High School Exhibit
2026-02-07 11:00 - 2026-03-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | LexArt, 130 Waltham St, Lexington, M, 02421, United States
30th Annual Regional High School Exhibit
Feb 7, 2025 – Mar 15, 2025
Exhibit hours: 11-5pm Tue-Sun
Note: The gallery will be closed from Feb 23 – 27 for artwork exchange

Reception: Feb 12 from 4pm-6:30pm
-Artwork on view from Feb 7 to Feb 22
Burlington High School, Bedford High School, and Winchester High School

Reception: Mar 6 from 3pm-6pm
-Artwork on view from Feb 28 to Mar 15
Waltham High School, Lexington High School, Minuteman High School and Concord-Carlisle High School

Featuring the work of students from Bedford, Burlington, Concord-Carlisle, Lexington, Minuteman, Waltham, and Winchester high schools, this exhibit showcases the creativity and innovation of area students and high school art programs and helps raise funds for our high school scholarship program.

To donate to the LexArt High School Scholarship Program, please click on the link: https://www.lexart.org/scholarship-awards

The Master Singers of Lexington Present, "Pops! Of Presidents and Kings"
2026-02-28 20:00 - 22:30 | First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Please join the Master’s Singers of Lexington on Saturday February 28 at 8pm for our spring Pops concert! The program will include songs and choruses about monarchy and democracy, featuring music from 1776, Sister Suffragette from Mary Poppins, If I Were King of the Forest from The Wizard of Oz, and more. Enjoy additional works by Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Elton John, Alan Menken, Gilbert & Sullivan, and other beloved composers.
Purchase tickets online at www.themastersingers.org. Discounts for students, seniors, and WGBH members. Ample free parking and handicapped accessible.

Experience The Northern Hearth: Ancient Traditions & New Nordic Flavors
2026-03-12 17:30 - 20:00 | LexMedia, 1001 Main Campus Drive, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Join Chef Emily Taylor for a culinary journey through the rugged landscapes and refined flavors of the Nordic regions.

Part-cooking class, part-history lesson, the class explores how a culture defined by survival and preservation evolved into one of the most influential gastronomic identities in the world. Emily will intertwine demonstrations of Nordic cooking with discussion around the traditional uses of particular dishes and techniques like lactofermentation and yogurt-making and how they laid the foundation for New Nordic Cuisine. Journey through Nordic history, starting with the Vikings and the influences their trade practices had on traditional cooking practices through to the food tradition of the local indigenous people of the north before ending with the modern culinary movement birthed in the early aughts.

Class Menu:

Simple porridge of savory oats with cheese, dried fruit, and meat
Dried salted cod
Blood In The Snow: skyr (yogurt) with fresh pressed ginger and beetroot juice
Selection of lactofermented pickled vegetables with butter and light caraway rye bread
Gravlax served on rye bread with mustard sauce, pickled onion, and dill
Finnbiff with potatoes (traditional Sami meat and mushroom dish)
Swedish cardamom buns

About Chef Emily Taylor:
Chef Emily has been dabbling in the food industry ever since a fateful dinner at Ten Tables back in 2007 where she was served a simple Spanish squash soup that was so inspiring she just had to figure out how to make it herself. Since then she has continued to explore cultures and regions through travel and food. After an extended journey through Scandinavia, the Nordics and northern Europe in 2018, she became enamoured with the ability of Nordic cuisine to be traditional, cozy and yet at times deeply sophisticated. Determined to fill the Nordic food gap in the Boston area, she began holding annual Hyggefest suppers at home for lucky friends, and most recently held several popular Nordic Cafe popups at local farm-to-table restaurant, Urban Hearth. One of Emily’s greatest joys is to share a table with mirthful guests enjoying accessible and nourishing food together learning about the places and peoples of the world through deliciousness.

Please note: if for any reason a class needs to be cancelled, we will do our best to reschedule the event to another date. Refunds will be given to those unable to make the new date, and refunds will be given if a class is cancelled with no new date.

Crown: A Celebration of Black Hair
2026-03-24 11:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | LexArt, 130 Waltham St, Lexington, M, 02421, United States
March 24-April 12, 2026
Exhibit hours: 11-5pm Tue-Sun
Reception: Mar 27 from 7pm-9pm

Crown: A Celebration of Black Hair celebrates the beauty, legacy, and joy of Black hair. Crown will feature the works of three renowned photographers whose artistry highlights the depth and diversity of Black hair across generations, cultures, and styles.

The Artists featured in this exhibit:

• Robert Sipho Bellinger: An esteemed educator, historian, and photographer, Robert brings over 40 years of archival photographs that document the evolution and cultural significance of Black hair. His work offers a historical lens on the beauty and resilience of Black hair, showcasing intimate portraits that reflect the pride, struggles, and triumphs of the Black community over decades.

• Jordan Naheesi: A Brooklyn-born, Los Angeles-based creative multihyphenate, Jordan has built a remarkable career as a photographer, videographer, designer, and curator. His photography journey began at Ohio University, where his passion for storytelling through visuals flourished. With nearly a decade of experience, Jordan has captured some of the most influential cultural figures, including Erykah Badu, Smokey Robinson, and Kyrie Irving, and has worked with global organizations like SiriusXM. His vibrant, contemporary work celebrates the individuality and artistry of Black hair in modern culture.

• Najee Brown: The Artistic Director of the Multicultural Arts Center, Najee is a Boston-based photographer with 20 years of experience capturing life through his lens. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Najee’s work is deeply rooted in storytelling, blending authenticity and creativity to celebrate the beauty of Black culture. Through Crown, Najee explores the joy, love, and creativity expressed through Black hair, capturing its magic and its role in shaping the cultural fabric of the world.

Photographer Najee Brown shared his thoughts on the exhibition:

“Black hair is a crown, a symbol of beauty, creativity, and resilience. For centuries, it has been a canvas for expression, a source of pride, and a target of misunderstanding. With Crown, we reclaim that narrative, focusing on the joy, love, and artistry that Black hair represents. This exhibit is a celebration of how Black people’s magic and culture continue to shape the world. It’s a love letter to our legacy and a testament to our power.”

Crown is more than an exhibit—it is a celebration of identity, heritage, and creativity. Through photography, storytelling, and community engagement, we invite audiences to experience the magic and cultural significance of Black hair

Artwork image by Najee Brown

Ken Wax IS Magic!
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Follen Church, 755 Mass. Ave., Lexington, MA
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of magic and fun! Sleight-of-hand magician Ken Wax will amaze and delight audiences of all ages with mind-bending tricks, fast hands, and plenty of surprises. This interactive family event is perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
Registration is $25 per family.

Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Concerts Features Singer/Songwriter Pamela Means & Kim Moberg
2026-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 | M
Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Concerts Saturday, May 2nd at 7:30 PM

S inger/Songwriter, jazz musician, and activist 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 Kim Moberg opens the show.
Pamela Means is an Easthampton MA-based, multiple award-winning, singer-songwriter and jazz musician. Biracial, Queer, Artist-Activist and, “one of the fiercest guitar players and politically-rooted musicians in the industry today,” (Curve Magazine.) Means has worn a hole in two of her guitars with her “insanely brilliant” (Press Herald, Portland ME) and “stark, defiant songs” (New York Times). From proest anthems to songs with pointed social commentary, Means is a fearless singer and performer who challenges, educates, and entertains.
Kim Moberg’s rich vocals, described as “a blend of honey and whiskey”, gently guides listeners through her musical stories while her compositions tug at feelings of melancholy, heartbreak, healing and social consciousness. A native of Alaska and of the Tlingit tribe, Kim has recorded 4 albums with Grammy nominated producer Jon Evans and has performed at many area coffeehouses including Club Passim and Circle of Friends.
The show is presented by Harmony on the Green Coffeehouse Concerts and will be performed in Clark Hall at Hancock Church, 1912 Massachusetts Ave in Lexington. Tickets are $25 or “pay what you can” and are available at harmonyonthegreen.org. The church is fully accessible, with an elevator off of the Mass. Ave entrance and free parking on Mass Ave and in the rear of the church. Complimentary refreshments are served. The performance is made possible in part by a grant from the Lexington Cultural Council.

EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH THEATER EVERLASTING EXPERIENCE & HOUSING FAMILIES in Partnership
2026-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | M
Community Event: Theater for Healing & Growth

Join us on Friday, April 10th, for a special fundraising evening at Galaray House in Lexington to support Everlasting Experience and Housing Families.
Founded by Lexington resident Graciela Femenia, Everlasting Experience uses the performing arts as a tool for healing and growth for children living in transitional housing. Following a successful pilot year in Malden, the program is expanding. This year, students are working on an original performance piece, demonstrating incredible commitment and enthusiasm.
Funds raised will sustain current programs and support expansion to a second location in Woburn.
Event Details:

When: Friday, April 10th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Galaray House, Lexington

Special Performances: Live music by LHS a cappella groups, Rock Paper Scissors & Onomatopoeia.

Highlights: A Silent Auction, appetizers, and drinks.

How to Support:

Tickets: $60 per person.

Purchase: www.everlastingexperience.org/event-list or via Venmo @EverlastingExperience.

Come celebrate the power of theater and help provide a safe space for youth to thrive. THANK YOU!!

Acoustic Sound & Vocal Alchemy Workshop WITH CHAR WILLINGHAM
2026-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Follen Church, 755 Mass. Ave., Lexington, MA
Using the vibrational intonation of sound as a modality of wellbeing is one of many holistic approaches to balancing the whole body. The oscillations in sound and music can stimulate and send calming waves through the nervous system, cells, tissues, and organs—while simultaneously balancing and inspiring harmony between the body, mind, and spirit. The beautiful tones produced by singing bowls invite a heightened state of consciousness while invoking a deep state of relaxation as the listener/observer transitions into a mindful state, similar to meditating.

For Love! For Liberty! A New Musical Comes to Lexington April 11 at 7 pm
2026-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Scottish Rites Masonic Museum and Library, 33 Marrett Road,, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
LEXINGTON, Mass. — For Love! For Liberty! a new musical celebrating courage, sacrifice, and the birth of the American Revolution will come to Lexington for one day, Saturday, April 11.
Blending original music, dance, and powerful storytelling, For Love! For Liberty! bridges centuries as middle-school history students help the U.S. Park Service bring the past to life.
At the heart of the musical is the true story of Henry Knox, a young Boston bookseller who in the winter of 1775–1776 undertook an almost impossible mission: hauling sixty tons of cannon across frozen lakes and snow-covered mountains to save the struggling American Revolution.
The production also shines a light on the remarkable woman, Lucy Knox, who defied her loyalist family, sacrificed her fortune, and sustained Henry’s courage through letters and cake.
Filled with memorable songs, lively choreography, and engaging historical characters, the show is designed to inspire audiences of all ages while illuminating one of the most dramatic moments in Revolutionary history. The show had its world premiere in January 2026 and brought to Lexington as part of the MA 250 Revolutionary celebration and the Scottish Rites Masonic Museum and Library’s 50th anniversary.
Families, history lovers, and community members are encouraged to attend this unique theatrical experience that brings the American Revolution vividly to life.
Event Details:
For Love! For Liberty!
Saturday, April 11
4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421

Minuteman Futures Foundation Inaugural Golf Tournament
2026-04-21 11:00 - 19:00 | Stow Acres Country Club, 58 Randall St, Stow, MA, 01775, United States
Join us for the Minuteman Futures Foundation Inaugural Golf Tournament on April 21, 2026, at Stow Acres Country Club. This event will help support the Foundation’s work to advance athletic facilities capital improvements, strengthen Minuteman athletics, and invest in opportunities that benefit students, families, the Minuteman Parents Association, and the broader school community.
We are also seeking sponsors who want to support Minuteman’s mission and gain visibility while helping make this event a success.

Quilters' Connection Quilt Guild Show
2026-04-25 10:00 - 2026-04-26 15:30 | M
The Quilters’ Connection (QC) quilt guild will be having its biannual show on April 25 and 26 in the Arlington Town Hall at 730 Massachusetts Avenue. QC held its first show almost fifty years ago and continues the tradition this year featuring almost 200 quilts on display from makers across New England including dozens of “comfort quilts” which will be donated to charities. The entry fee is $10 and the hours are: Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 10am – 3:30pm. Proceeds from the show support the work of the guild, including the comfort quilts. The attached photo is of the “It Takes A Village” raffle quilt created by QC members, and tickets for the raffle will be on sale at the show.

Family Folk Chorale & Follen Choirs with special guest Brett Dennen!
2026-05-03 04:00 - 18:00 | Cary Hall
Join us on May 3rd to hear Multi-Grammy nominated artist Brett Dennen perform his music, backed by our 100+ voice chorus and amazing band!
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Brett’s music moves from sorrow to uplift, elicits hope & gratitude, and makes you wanna dance, with an array of energetic arcs perfect for a multi generational celebration of music and life.
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More about Brett Dennen​

Recorded duets with Natalie Merchant, Matisyahu, Darryl Hall

Toured with Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, and more

Performed sets at Newport Folk Festival, Bonnaroo Festival, Ellen Degeneres show, David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmell show and more

Has had 5 singles in the top ten of the Billboard charts over the past two decades, in addition to one of his best known songs “Ain’t No Reason” which has 75 Million spotify listens

Recorded a track for Amnesty International’s 50th anniversary album, alongside tracks by Sting, Adele, Jackson Browne, Sinead O’Connor and others

Best of all, Brett’s moving, humanistic songs from the heart – songs about dignity, humanity, nature, uplift, sorrow, hope, gratitude – are a perfect fit for a multigenerational celebration!

The Odyssey: A Two-Person Play WITH POORNIMA KIRBY & STEPHEN COLLINS
2026-05-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Follen Church, 755 Mass. Ave., Lexington, MA
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 with poetry and sea-chanties to connect this age-old epic to our modern time. Told as a marital squabble between Odysseus and his wife, Penelope, the story weaves through Odysseus’ travels and to his arrival in Ithaca to face the fall-out of his absence, and find out if he can really come home. With Stephen Collins as the funny, damaged, scheming Odysseus and Poornima flowing nimbly between Penelope, Calypso, Circe, the Cyclops and many more characters – this artistic, playful, searching adaptation explores the universal human needs that run through this ancient poem – from the desire to belong to the hunger for vengeance to the hope of a second chance.
Stephen Collins is an accomplished actor and literature professor, with over 20 years experience performing solo theatre pieces and literature lectures across New England. Originally from Cambridge, Ma, Stephen studied English at UMass Boston and pursued a career in sales, before returning to what he truly loves; performing and teaching. His solo shows include presentations on the life and writings of Herman Melville, Walt Whitman, William Shakespeare, Robert Frost, the theater of the 40s and 50s, Irish Poets and more. His work with actress Poornima Kirby through New Muse Productions has reconnected him to the joy of collaborative theater. http://unlaunchedvoices.com/
Poornima Kirby is a classically trained actress, writer and director, based in Boston, Ma, specializing in classical and poetic texts, as well as co-created theater. She studied drama at Vassar College, and trained in acting and Shakespeare performance at Shakespeare & Co. and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. She has performed regionally at the A.R.T.,
Actors Shakespeare Project, Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater, and Bay Colony Shakespeare. She has also appeared in several independent films, commercials, industrials and voice-overs, and has worked as a teaching artist in the Boston Public Schools, Tufts Medical Center and Berklee College of Music. She is Artistic Director for Theatre of Eternal Values – America (a branch of an Italy-based international company) where she has written, directed and performed in several original productions. With New Muse, she has scripted or adapted three productions in which she also performs—sometimes playing 18 characters in a single one-hour performance. www.PoornimaKirby.com.

LFGC Garden Tour
2026-06-13 | M
Lexington Field and Garden Club Presents
Inspirational Gardens of Lexington
In June the natural world is bursting with color, animated and on full, glorious display. Lexington is no exception. This year The Lexington Field and Garden Club is sponsoring a peek into some of the most exquisite private gardens of local residents.
The tour encompasses a wide variety of styles including English, French, and Asian—from traditional, to modern, to natural. Visit places that not only inspire the gardener, but also bring joy to anyone who appreciates the beauty and abundance of nature. Among the many points of interest are native plants, roses, both sun and shade perennials, vegetables, and even rare specimens—there will be something for everyone, come join the fun!

Saturday, June 13th, 10am-3pm. Tickets are on sale now. www.LexGarden.org

Lexington Republican Town Committee's Monthly Meeting
2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:30 | M
Please join us at the Lexington Republican Town Committee’s Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Lexington Community Center, Room 242, 39 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421. We represent the Republican Party at the local level, promote the objectives of the Republican Party, and work for the nomination and election of Republican Party candidates. The LRTC is committed to the preservation of the conservative ideals of limited government, individualism, and traditionalism and determined to not allow our vision of what America represents die here in “The Birthplace of American Liberty.”

Call for Walkers: Register for the 38th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber presented by Hyundai
2026-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Boston Common by the corner of Charles and Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
Registration is open for the 2026 Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4, funds raised from the Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The 2026 event will aim to raise $10 million in support of Dana-Farber’s mission to defy cancer by leading the way in groundbreaking research and lifesaving patient care.
The Details:
The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted to use the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options:

5K walk: Starting at Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical Campus
10K walk: Starting in Newton
Half Marathon walk: Starting in Wellesley
Marathon walk: Starting in Hopkinton

Along the route, participants will be motivated by Hero posters, photos and quotes from Dana-Farber patients, who are considered the heart and inspiration for the event. Walkers will also enjoy refreshments and cheer squads throughout the course.
The event will conclude at the Boston Common Finish Line, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Streets. Finish line activities will include a celebration with food, entertainment, and more. Walkers who prefer to participate virtually can complete their chosen distance from any location.
To register for the Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber or to support a walker, visit JimmyFund.org/Walk or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. You can also sign up to volunteer on Walk Day.
