Things to See & Do

Thelma tells the story of a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone who pretends to be her grandson. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. The action-comedy film made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and features June Squibb in her first starring role opposite the late Richard Roundtree. Delicious meal options are also available as an add-on from Adelita! See https://theumbrellaarts.org/performing-arts/films-umbrella

Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this darkly humorous play tells the tale of a woman's complicated relationship with her charismatic uncle as she discovers family secrets, navigates growing pains, and develops her own sense of right and wrong. Nov 8 - 23

Join author Sorayya Kham as she recounts her immigrant experience and beautifully illuminates the complexities of our evolving global world. Presented by Thorea Farm.

When the autumn darkness sets in, we invite all who dare to visit a candle-lit Hartwell Tavern, share ghostly folklore with park staff and volunteers and learn how the people of Colonial New England protected themselves from evil spirits and witches.

Experience the emotional depth of Brahms, the rich textures of Debussy, and the bold melodies of Mussorgsky. Concord Conservatory of Music proudly presents a special evening with award-winning pianist and CCM faculty member Yelena Beriyeva on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 7:30 pm. This event, titled Piano Inspirations, marks the kickoff of the 2024-2025 CCM Concert & Lecture Series.

"Local-ish to Lincoln, MA? Come join us next Wednesday, October 23 for our second annual TEDx Walden Pond event. This year's theme is "Two to Tell the Truth!" The theme echoes Henry David Thoreau's beautiful quote: "It takes two to speak the truth: One to talk, and one to listen."

A public ceremony will deservedly and respectfully honor Concord’s 19th Century Female Anti-Slavery Society with the dedication of our gifts of a flowering tree and raised brass plaque placed in the Cemetery. The Society, unique in its composition of Black and White members, was founded on October 18th, 1837.

The orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, performs a program of Johannes Brahms'  Academic Festival Overture, Samuel Barber's Music for a Scene from Shelley,  Claude Debussy's Petite Suite, and Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 2.Oct 19 and 20, 2024

Head down to Discover West Concord Day for music, crafts food, sidewalk sales, pumpkin decorating workshops, and family fun!

Celebrate the written and spoken word at the 32nd Annual Concord Festival of Authors. The festival features dozens of exciting and inspiring authors and events. October 17-30. For a list of speakers and events, visit ConcordFestivalofAuthors.org