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Spring is a time of renewal and new growth, a time for starting over, and planting seeds for the future. It is also the time for the Shower for Safety. The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable cordially invites you to participate in its Annual Shower for Safety. You can help families transitioning ...

Join the Framingham History Center for our annual House Tour, one of our most anticipated events of the year. This special event offers a rare opportunity to step inside several private historic homes and notable buildings across Framingham. Each location on the tour has been carefully selected to highlight the architecture, ...

A series of short, engaging, and creative performances about the need for pollinator gardens. Interactive booths will distribute seed packets, sell decorative pots for plants, offer honey tastings and treats, and enable connections to local gardens and beekeepers. Buy tickets for Variety Shows at 2 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.($10 general ...

The Gardner Museum is thrilled to present the Renaissance String Quartet for the closing performance of the Winter/Spring 2026 Weekend Concert Series. These four terrific musicians (violinists Randall Goosby and Jeremiah Blacklow, violist Jameel Martin, and cellist Daniel Hass) find time in their busy touring lives as soloists and chamber ...

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat with Kingsley Chen, plus Dvorak Symphony No. 5 "From the New World" Adults $20 Seniors, students, and veterans $10 FSU personnel and under 12 FREE Card to Culture participant Complete information about the Dwight Performing Arts Center, parking, and to purchase tickets: https://metrowestsymphony.org/concerts/

Join Energize Ashland and partnering organizations for a free screening of “The Plastic Detox,” a documentary that reveals the effects plastics and toxic chemicals are having on our bodies and health and how to protect yourself. Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-plastic-detox-free-screening-panel-discusson-tickets-1985763222253?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true&utm_source=energizeframingham.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may-2026&_bhlid=d4d886b73289f6d1f002b9c1651cb7cdfa4af7d2

Join author and professor, Samuel Cohen, for a conversation on his most recent release, Banning Books in America: Not a How-to, a book about banned books in the U.S. About reading them, teaching them, and lending them under the shadow of political pressure. This event is in partnership with Ashland ...

Spring is the perfect time to meander along the many trails at Audubon’s 624-acre Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at 280 Elliot St., Natick, MA. To cap off your stroll, visit the Nature Center where you can browse the Gateway Camera Club’s photo exhibit. Over thirty striking images of nature and landscapes are ...

Designed for people interested in improving their Spanish as a second language. All classes include pronunciation, writing exercises, basic communication skills, and simple conversations. These are beginner level classes with Spanish immersion. Registration is for the entire course: Every Tuesday at 7PM from January 13 - May 19. bit.ly/fpl-beginner-spanish

Gateway Camera Club invites you to join us Tuesday, May 19th for Polina Plotnikova presentation of “Photographing Ball-Jointed Dolls”. Doors open at 7:00pm at St. Andrews Episcopal Church on 3 Maple Street, Framingham. Back in 2019, with pandemic in full swing and all photographic horizons seemingly heavily overcast, Polina’s silver lining ...

baypathhumane.org To benefit Baypath Humane Society

Zootopia is back at Franklin Park Zoo for an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world! Join us for an unforgettable night featuring animal encounters, conservation and education stations, delicious dinner and drinks, exciting auctions, and more to benefit your Zoos. We're excited to have Matt Noyes, Co-Founder and President ...

We serve as the welcoming doorway into the creative world. See our calendar of events: https://www.gemsatthearts.org/upcoming

MetroWest Legal Services is the premier provider of free civil legal services for low-income residents of MetroWest. Check the website for contact information and fundraising events.

Sponsored by MA 250 massachusetts250.org Join Revolutionary War reenactor Steve Joanis to learn about what 18th century soldiers wore and how the uniform changed over time. After this presentation, you’ll have a better idea of: Revolutionary War soldiers’ clothing & how it changed during the war What’s in an 18th century soldier’s pack What they ...

Kinusaiga is a Japanese art form created by Setsu Maeno in the 1980's. Originally created by tucking silks into slits cut into wood, we will be creating our own works of art using foam blocks and scraps of fabric. Registration is required and opens on May 1st. Registration Link: tinyurl.com/CraftLadies052026

More information https://www.framingham.edu/academics/registrar/academic-calendar-2025-2026

Weather permitting Go to NESciTech.org/telescope for details Join us for stargazing at our public telescope nights. On a typical evening we will turn our telescopes toward the moon, planets, stars, space station, and other objects in the night sky. This event is free and open to the public on many Friday evenings, some ...

More information https://www.framingham.edu/academics/registrar/academic-calendar-2025-2026

Every Saturday 9am-1pm. Open year-round. Natick Common May-September, Common Street October, and Common Street Spirituality Center November-April For weekly vendor listing, please visit www.natickfarmersmarket.org

Weather permitting Go to NESciTech.org/telescope for details Join us for stargazing at our public telescope nights. On a typical evening we will turn our telescopes toward the moon, planets, stars, space station, and other objects in the night sky. This event is free and open to the public on many Friday evenings, some ...

See keefeatnight.org for in-person, hybrid, and virtual classes in many subjects including GED, ESL, International Languages, EMT, and many others.

https://www.svtweb.org/ for trail maps

Spring is the perfect time to meander along the many trails at Audubon’s 624-acre Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at 280 Elliot St., Natick, MA. To cap off your stroll, visit the Nature Center where you can browse the Gateway Camera Club’s photo exhibit. Over thirty striking images of nature and landscapes are ...

Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll upcycle rubber erasers into unique, reusable ink stamps. It’s the perfect way to add a handmade touch to cards, journals, and scrapbooks. Registration guarantees a spot, walk-ins welcome while supplies last. Registration Link: tinyurl.com/MakeItMay2026

We believe the arts are essential to a complete human experience and the creation of a vibrant, healthy community. See the full schedule of performances and screenings: https://tcan.org/events/

This webinar will cover what heat pumps are, how they work, costs and benefits, special considerations for landlords and tenants, and the latest information on state rebates, including dedicated funds for low/moderate income residents. Sponsored by Green Energy Consumers Alliance. RSVP for link. https://www.greenenergyconsumers.org/event/heatpumpsrenterslandlordsandhomeowners?utm_source=energizeframingham.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may-2026&_bhlid=77c1100f95d8194f6bdc34252626ee685e1386b3

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Inspiring Creativity & Building Community Through the Arts See our calendar of events: https://www.hopartscenter.org/events

Every Saturday 9am-1pm. Open year-round. Natick Common May-September, Common Street October, and Common Street Spirituality Center November-April For weekly vendor listing, please visit www.natickfarmersmarket.org

Students present their chosen climate projects to the public — becoming educators and change agents in their communities. After viewing their projects, stop by Energize Framingham’s table!

The Museum is excited to launch Tracing Liberty: History Talks & Nature Walks with the Town of Wayland. Celebrating 250 years of American spirit, this series uses book discussions (Zoom for those further afield and in-person for locals) on the first Wednesday of each month followed by an end of ...

The Natick Garden Club invites all interested parties to our annual PLANT SALE. Doors open 10 am – 2 pm, Sunday, May 31, 2026. Rain or shine, as the event is held indoors at the Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 East Central St., Natick, MA. The sale is our major ...

Learn about the American Revolution through the life of someone who was living on the fringes of society, struggling to make ends meet. Jane Mecom was born in Boston in 1712 and experienced the changing political climate while enduring turmoil in her personal life, including living in poverty, her husband’s ...

The Chorale will be performing Randall Thompson’s The Testament of Freedom in this season’s spring concert A celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. More info coming soon! The Music Randall Thompson composed The Testament of Freedom in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s birth. It was first ...

Doors open at 5:30pm Natick kicks off Pride 2026 with eight great stories on the theme “Living in Truth.” Local voices along with award-winning storytellers share their truth with brief, true-life, transformative stories. This evening is organized by the First Congregational Church of Natick, in collaboration with Fugitive Productions which has ...

All month! All ages! All are welcome to play! If you like puzzles, you are in for a treat! Word Search, Trivia, Word Scramble, and more! Drop in during library hours to play and register to win prizes!

Happy Pride Month! Teens and tweens are invited to come celebrate Pride by painting their own unicorn lamp! For teens and tweens (ages 11-18). Registration Required. https://morseinstitute.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-and-tweens-paint-your-own-unicorn-for-pride/

Everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. That’s why United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life: Education – Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential Income ...

SoHIP opens our 40th season with the debut of Nova Vetera. Their program juxtaposes two Italian Baroque composers whose travels, fame, and (mis)fortune played a crucial role in the dissemination of Italian style throughout Europe. Pietro Locatelli’s life and work encouraged a radical exploration of the Italian violin style’s technical ...

baypathhumane.org To benefit Baypath Humane Society

We serve as the welcoming doorway into the creative world. See our calendar of events: https://www.gemsatthearts.org/upcoming

The Museum is excited to launch Tracing Liberty: History Talks & Nature Walks with the Town of Wayland. Celebrating 250 years of American spirit, this series uses book discussions (Zoom for those further afield and in-person for locals) on the first Wednesday of each month followed by an end of ...

Create a mosaic using colorful upcycled puzzle pieces, a preprinted image, and glue! The finished piece will be placed in a 4.5 x 4.5 frame. For adults. https://morseinstitute.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/for-adults-rainbow-heart-puzzle-mosaic/

In celebration of Pride Month, stop by the Teen Room to pick up a Take & Make craft kit to paint your own rainbow standee! Wooden standee, paints, and paint brush provided in the kit. For teens & tweens, ages 11-18. Available until kits run out. No registration required. https://morseinstitute.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/childrens-pride-craft/

Kick off the month with an evening of sipping and shopping. Browse new arrivals, discover fresh favorites, and enjoy a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. Get tickets: https://www.plantedcollective.com/events

All month! All ages! All are welcome to play! If you like puzzles, you are in for a treat! Word Search, Trivia, Word Scramble, and more! Drop in during library hours to play and register to win prizes!

Register and donate here: https://www.pmc.org/ The PMC's mission is to raise funds for cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber.

Inspiring Creativity & Building Community Through the Arts See our calendar of events: https://www.hopartscenter.org/events

Every Saturday 9am-1pm. Open year-round. Natick Common May-September, Common Street October, and Common Street Spirituality Center November-April For weekly vendor listing, please visit www.natickfarmersmarket.org

Zootopia is back at Franklin Park Zoo for an inspiring evening in celebration of the natural world! Join us for an unforgettable night featuring animal encounters, conservation and education stations, delicious dinner and drinks, exciting auctions, and more to benefit your Zoos. We're excited to have Matt Noyes, Co-Founder and President ...

Sponsored by Natick Art Association https://www.natickartassociation.org/ Shaw Park

June 7th to October 4th Hopkinton Common See a list of vendors: https://www.hopkintonfarmersmarket.com/

Join us for the opening night of OUT ART, a vibrant celebration of queer artists and creation. This special evening kicks off a two-month exhibit featuring 10 queer artists, with work on view throughout June and July at The Frame Shop in Natick. Enjoy an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere with art, ...

https://morseinstitute.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-take-make-pride-rainbow-standee/

All month! All ages! All are welcome to play! If you like puzzles, you are in for a treat! Word Search, Trivia, Word Scramble, and more! Drop in during library hours to play and register to win prizes!

See alumnihouse.org for program information, and loan, scholarship, and award application deadlines

Pandora Consort returns to the SoHIP series with a powerful folk opera that weaves together the voices of trailblazing women across centuries. From Anne Hutchinson’s defiance in Puritan Boston to Susan B. Anthony’s fight for women’s suffrage to Betty Friedan’s challenge to the “feminine mystique,” their stories unfold through shape-note ...

We believe the arts are essential to a complete human experience and the creation of a vibrant, healthy community. See the full schedule of performances and screenings: https://tcan.org/events/