Schedule of Events
Everything listed is free (except the ArtWalk Reception, 5/17)
Ongoing
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Earthtones by Joan Carcia & Carole Parrish through May 25. Plus works by Siri Smedvig; and Sirarpi Heghinian-Walzer. The Depot Square Gallery, 1837 Mass Ave. |
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Portraits of Early Lexington Residents and their stories illustrating the town's role in the quest for American independence, Buckman Tavern (1 Bedford St. on the Lexington Common). Curated by the Lexington Historical Society (open indefinitely)
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Metals and More. A multimedia exhibit by the Metalworker's Guild. Includes metal, fiber art, photography, decorative painting, basketry, and pottery. Through May 18. Lexington Arts & Crafts Society. |
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25th Annual Portraits Show , Francesca Anderson Fine Art, 56 Adams St., 60 Northeast artists; not for sale but to lure you into having your portrait painted by your favorite! Through May 24 |
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Friday, May 16
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After the Storm: Portraits of New Orleans. A Documentary Project by Ana M. Reyes. May 5-31. Reception Friday, 6-8 PM. Munroe Center for the Arts. |
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Tapestry by Dance Inn Productions . Regent Theater, Arlington, 8 PM. DI produces the 12th Annual National Tap Day Concert featuring Tap Olé, a fusion of classic Spanish guitar with tap. More thru Sunday. Click here for more info. Highlights from the weekend free on Visitor's Center lawn Sunday afternoon. See Performances for schedule. |
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Lexington Pops Chorus Spring Concert, Hancock Church (on the Green), 1912 Massachusetts Ave., 8 PM. Vivaldi, Copland, Manor & Hirsch, Schoenberg, Kretzmer & more! |
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Saturday, May 17
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Art exhibitions throughout Lexington Center (see map) go on display with work from Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, Munroe Center for the Arts, and Depot Square Gallery. See also the Art Hunt produced by the Lexington Council for the Arts. Through June 1. |
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Open House & Open Studios. Munroe Center for the Arts. 1403 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington. (781) 862-6040. Includes art-in-progress, demos, open classes, Sing-Along With Jean Schwartz sponsored by Children's Arts Corner (2:15), 11 AM - 4 PM. |
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ArtCycle Parade down Massachusetts Avenue--a family-friendly parade of modified & decorated bikes,
scooters, wheelchairs, strollers, skateboards, wagons--anything and
everything on wheels and non-motorized! Assemble at 12:00 NOON with your wheels on the Visitor Center lawn. Parade begins at 1 PM. |
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Needle Arts Guild & Painters Guild Swap, Lexington Arts & Crafts Society. Bring anything usable in needle arts and painting. Blade sharpening. 10 AM - 4 PM. |
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Lexington ArtWalk Reception. Lexington Depot (13 Depot Square, near 1795 Mass Ave.) Jerry Beck, founder of Lowell's Revolving Museum, will speak & show slides on artist-youth collaborations on public art & urban planning. Jeff Leonard produces a piano jazz trio with Ben Roberts, Raviv Markovitz, and Dan Garmon. Light Fare. $25. Tax-deductible proceeds go to ArtWalk. 5-7 PM. |
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Lexington Pops Chorus Spring Concert, Hancock Church (on the Green), 1912 Massachusetts Ave., 8 PM. Vivaldi, Copland, Manor & Hirsch, Schoenberg, Kretzmer & more! |
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Sunday, May 18
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ArtWalk Performances, Visitor's Center lawn, 1875 Mass Ave., Lexington. Includes: Dance Inn, Lexington Women's Dance Ensemble, Lexington Evergreen T'ai Chi Fan & Sword Group, the Matching Orange Band, and others TBA, noon-6 PM. Free. See the Performance Schedule. |
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Keepers of Tradition. Art and Folk Heritage in Massachusetts, National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road (at Mass Ave.). Opening. |
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Friday, May 23
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A Brush with Polymer Clay exhibit opens. Parsons Gallery, Lexington Arts & Crafts Society. Through June 21. |
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Saturday, May 24
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Open Studios, Sale, Exhibit, Kid's Activities, Lexington Arts & Crafts Society, 130 Waltham St., Lexington. Meet artists & craftspeople from nine guilds. Find out how to join! Visit our Gallery! Children can create a community mural, draw, or create a craft. Bake & tent sale outside. 11-3 |
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Discovery Day. Lexington's Greatest Street Fair, presented by the Lexington Retailers Association. Music, dancing, food, bargains, balloons, clowns, exhibits. Free parking all day. Muzzey St./Lexington St. Municipal Parking Lot, 10-3. (Raindate May 31)
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Relinquished Treasures Sale of glassware, decorative items, linen, furniture, collectibles & more--benefit for the Lexington Historical Society. Lexington Depot, 9-2. Special Items Auction 2 PM. |
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Friday, May 30
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Cinderella, produced by Lexington School of Ballet, Lexington High School Auditorium, 7 PM. |
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Saturday, May 31
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Cinderella, produced by Lexington School of Ballet, Lexington High School Auditorium, 2 PM. |
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Sunday, June 1
Last day of ArtWalk. :(
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