Things to See & Do

Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center, with pre-show dinner options. This November, join us for HOLY COW (2024, dir. Louise Courvoisier), a "luminous and joyful" coming-of-age film set against the picturesque backdrop of French dairy cow farming and cheese competitions. Not rated, but recommended for ages 16+ due to language and sexuality.  In French with English subtitles. 

Concord Center is buzzing with excitement with the Third Thursdays event series. This Massachusetts neighborhood welcomes locals and visitors alike for art, culture, shopping, and dining. Taking place monthly from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Third Thursdays features more than 30 local businesses staying open late with special offerings and experiences. 

Join The Walden Woods Project and RESTORE: The North Woods for a special presentation from ecologist and wolf expert George Wuerthner. Wuerthner will provide background on the Endangered Species Act as it relates to wolf restoration, how wolves have shaped ecosystems like Yellowstone and how wolf restoration in Oregon and California has progressed. He will also discuss wolves in New England and opportunities for wolf restoration in the region. This is a virtual lecture, and registration is required. Co-sponsored by RESTORE: The North Woods.

The Umbrella's expanded Concert Series in partnership with Salt Lick Incubator showcases some of your future-favorite musical acts that have emerged through the Salt Lick program. Each concert spotlights the incredible talents of tomorrow's groundbreaking artists, creates support and lets you say you knew them back when! Featuring: Olivia Barton, Carter Benjamin, and Kieran Rhodes.

Experience a one-of-a-kind installation of dozens of stunning story trees crafted by talented local volunteers and organizations, each featuring elaborate hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. A centerpiece of the Museum’s community-focused programing, this popular annual event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading as families explore new story trees, sit and read together, or undertake a festive scavenger hunt. 

Come for a one-stop shopping experience featuring food and wares from local women-owned businesses. Meredith Goldstein, Love Letters columnist from The Boston Globe, will be speaking. 

Limited Seating - Please RSVP to carolyn@twelvepoints.com

Image: Meredith Goldstein, used with permission

Come in from the cold to stroll The Umbrella’s three sunlit floors of open studios and galleries, featuring the exhibitions Off The Wall (small works of Umbrella Studio Artists) and Joy & Peace (abstract paintings by Christiane Corcelle and Jill Goldman-Callahan). Select a treat from Concessions, then savor the creativity on display at the Holiday Ceramics Sale, in Open Studios, and at Guest Artisans' tables brimming with pieces ready to become unique, unforgettable gifts for you and your loved ones. Attending the Market with little ones? Pre-register for or drop in to a family activity led by an Umbrella instructor.

Friday, December 5: 12 PM - 5 PM

Saturday, December 6: 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday, December 7: 11 AM - 4 PM

Join the Guild of Volunteers for the 15th Annual Holiday House Tour on Saturday, December 6th! A beloved annual tradition, the Holiday House Tour invites ticket-holders to visit six festively-decorated homes throughout Concord, each with their own unique charm and character.

Tickets will go on sale in November.

Concord Center will be filled with holiday music, festive storefronts, and warm community spirit—making Jingle and Mingle the perfect way to celebrate the season while supporting local businesses. Throughout the day, Concord Center will be alive with music, art, and holiday spirit! Click on the link below for details.

Make the holidays festive! Visit Wee Forest Folk for their Holiday Open House and enjoy delicious treats as you shop for charming holiday gifts.