Events

Concord Conservatory asks: Why do you love the music that you do? Join guest speaker Susan Rogers, record producer for Prince and Barenaked Ladies, Berklee College of Music professor, and author of the book This is what it Sounds Like, as she guides us through what it means to be an active participant in our own listening experience.

The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA welcomes 3 future-favorite emerging music acts up-and-coming through the Salt Lick Incubator program: Tonina, Chance Emerson, and Micah Edwards.

Oriana Consort, a chamber choir of 22 voices, presents a concert exploring musical portrayals of personality and character.   Treasured acappella works of Claudio Monteverdi, Thomas Weelkes, Benjamin Britten, and Ivor Davies, a rousing West African arrangement by Rosephanye Powell, and a premier composition of Walter Chapin set to text written by John Lewis: Friday, Nov 22 at Trinity Episcopal Church.

Put on your most festive pjs and head to Debra’s for their annual early bird sale. Take advantage of great discounts to stock up on Thanksgiving and holiday favorites. Then stroll along Commonwealth Avenue and visit the many other shops that join in the fun of this early bird pre-Thanksgiving tradition.

Three Stones Gallery is your destination for beautiful art and unique handmade items from outstanding artists: abstract and figurative art by Tim Dunnbier and Cécile Ganne, delicate florals by Alice Rosa, scratchboard animals by Karen Gaudette, works on paper, photographic encaustics, and petite paintings.

This annual family-focused event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading through dozens of decorated story trees. Each tree features hand-made decorations inspired by a picture book. Visitors can explore the artistic trees, and families can sit and read together or do a festive scavenger hunt. Related events, including An Afternoon with Authors & Illustrators, CostumeCharacter Day, and Holiday Members’ Night will take place in December.

Kick off your Thanksgiving holiday by joining the 2024 Concord Turkey Trot!  All proceeds support Open Table, so why not come out and walk or run for a great charity?

Stop by and admire the remarkable collection of menorahs held in trust for the community. This tradition, begun 35 years ago by Debra Stark, is continued by her son, Adam, to share the Festival of Lights with all.

The Concord Free Public Library will once again display Dr. Andrea Resciniti’s stunning holiday gingerbread house. Come and be inspired to create your own work of art for the holidays.

Head down to Concord Center for a day of exciting holiday events. There will be vendors and performers throughout the day. The Concord Players will be singing carols from 3:45-4:15 pm on the Walden Street Post Office steps. Inside The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden Street, enjoy festive music from The Concord Band along with hot cocoa and refreshments, followed by the traditional parade to Monument Square that begins at 4:50 pm to greet Santa and light the tree.