A special afternoon concert celebrating the retirement of composer and pianist John McDonald. Compositions, improvisations, comprovisations, and imprositions for, by, and with colleagues, friends, and former students honoring John's 36 years at Tufts, 20 of them in the Granoff Music Center.
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Open mic showcase at The Burren’s Back Room lets performers display their talents, for ages 12–18.
Indie rock blends with multiple genres for a dynamic, textured community jam at Arts at the Armory.
Acoustic duo Emily Sclar and Simon Davis perform indie‑folk originals, reimagined covers, and instrumental soundscapes with piano and violin at Aeronaut Brewing Company.
Circus Up Annual Benefit Show at Arts at the Armory features circus performances, comedy, raffle prizes, clowns Jonatas Campelo and Liam Gundlach, Illuminus lighting, and Moonshine 152 catering.
Lady Ray’s sultry vocals and her instrumental troupe reinterpret classic jazz standards at Arts at the Armory.
Irish session at The Burren, The Front Room, featuring hosts Laura Fedderson and Nathan Gourley.
Old Timey Session at The Burren’s Front Room features a weekly jam with Alan Kaufman and friends.
Tufts University Wind Ensemble celebrates the Granoff Music Center’s 20th anniversary with a concert directed by Ray Daniels at the Medford/Somerville campus.
Weekly discussion at Tufts Medford/Somerville campus offers conversation over bread, fruit, and snacks for all ages.
Book club on colonial diaspora histories meets with Chaplains Dr. Khan Shairani and Anthony Cruz Pantojas, featuring discussion and snacks, at the Interfaith Center.
Asian Baptist Fellowship Bible Study (Medford/Somerville campus, Eaton 225) — Engaging Bible discussion, games, activities, and shared food fostering community for all ages.
Catholic Sacraments Class (Medford/Somerville campus) — Instruction on Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation preparation for faith growth.
