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Once there was a town called "Menotomy"

Learn the facts and untold stories of The Battle of Menotomy, on April 19, 1775 - the bloodiest battle on that historic day that marked the start of the Revolutionary War. Visit our special ArtsArlington 250 page for current updates on Arlington's Semiquincentennial events!

News

Global Voices in Verse Reflects on Its First Year

Global Voices in Verse Reflects on Its First Year

November 25, 2025

Global Voices in Verse looks back on its first year of creating a shared cultural space where poetry lovers can celebrate their languages, voices, and heritage through the poems of their own homelands.

The Artistry of Kathleen Doyle

The Artistry of Kathleen Doyle

November 21, 2025

Featured artist Kathleen Doyle has been exploring the medium of basket weaving for the past ten years. Kathleen’s chosen art form is grounded in tradition yet feels very contemporary.

Events

My Italian Christmas with Anthony Nunziata

Kick-off the holidays with Italian-American tenor, songwriter, entertainer, and Carnegie Hall headliner Anthony Nunziata as he transports you with his soaring tenor voice singing timeless songs from the Christmas, Italian and Broadway repertoires.

Mountains On Stage

4 brand-new films where intimacy, performance, and perseverance are closely intertwined, for an evening full of emotions.

13FOREST Holiday Party

Join us on Friday, 12/12 from 6-8 pm for our annual year end party!

La Bek: Burgundy Brew

Burgundy Brew is a standout celebration of selections from the Great American Songbook and classic Rock Blues with a blend of contemporary influences, resulting in a sound that is both classic, original and joyous.

La Bek: Burgundy Brew

Join internationally acclaimed vocalist La Bek for a Burgundy Brew Jazz & Blues concert at The Regent Theatre in Arlington on Friday, December 12, celebrating her new albums Miles and Trouble Blues.

In Our Own Backyard

This exhibit features art that explores all the wonders of the Mystic River watershed. Proceeds benefit the Save Massachusetts Wildlife Education Fund.

Arlington Holiday Market

The Arlington Holiday Market will feature handmade art and other local goods, local food and craft beer, and live music performances.

The Arlington-Belmont Chamber Chorus: A Classical Bach Noël.

The Philharmonic Society of Arlington presents the Arlington-Belmont Chamber Chorus on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 630 Mass. Ave., Arlington, for an evening of festive Baroque splendor.

SHINE! Celebrating resilience through song

Cantilena, a chorus of women's voices, is delighted to present a newly commissioned work by composer Rebecca Sacks as part of our celebration marking 45 years as a treble chorus and 25 years performing as "Cantilena."​

Spider's Web by Agatha Christie

In this conscious parody of the detective thriller, Christie delivers a unique blend of suspense and humor in an intricate plot of murder, police, drug addicts, invisible ink, hidden doorways and secret drawers. It's her second most successful play.

Elvis: Home for the Holidays, with Doug Church, the true voice of Elvis

Come celebrate the season with holiday classics sprinkled among Elvis hits as Doug Church sings along to your favorite tracks.

The North Face Presents: First Descents

Travel from the Himalayas to The Great Trango Towers in an unforgettable evening of high-altitude storytelling—featuring two films that celebrate the spirit of exploration, resilience, and the raw beauty of the vertical world.

Meditations and Carols for the Solstice

Join the Improbable Beasts bass clarinet ensemble for a program of meditations, carols, & readings reflecting on darkness, light, and hope

Dance to the Music of the World

Move to the music of the world and meet new people!

Mill Cafe After Dark

This free fall and winter music series at Mill Cafe takes place monthly on Fridays. Enjoy live music, new menu items and a beer. The December 19th event features local bands Allie’s Comet and The Displayers.

Something Wonderful Tonight

Something Wonderful Tonight is a tribute to the music of Eric Clapton and George Harrison. Timeless legends collide in a breathtaking fusion of Clapton’s fire and Harrison’s mystique.

The Calamari Sisters: Home for the Holidays

Your favorite public access cable TV stars – The Calamari Sisters – are back with their brand new Christmas show!

Grease Sing-Along

Tell Me More! Tell Me More!

Friends & Family Fun: Frozen Sing-Along

Go ahead, sing out loud and LET IT GO!

URO on NYE

The new URO rocks in 2026 with classic rock gems!

Arlington Author Salon: Thrillers

Three local authors read from their published works, followed by a group Q&A.

Plenty 2025 Exhibit

13FOREST Gallery's 18th annual holiday exhibition features the work of 50 New England artists.

On A Winter's Night

Featuring Cliff Eberhardt, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, and Patty Larkin

Chamber Music Reading Party

Prepare or sight-read chamber music pieces with other adults, have some refreshments, and meet other music enthusiasts!

Jug Band Jam in Arlington!

Our joyous, highly participatory no-pressure jug band jam features early jazz, blues, and roots music from the 1902's and 30's.

Stein Chamber Music Festival

Since 1975, the Stein Chamber Music Festival has welcomed students, amateurs, and professionals who share a love for playing music together!

Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour

RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour showcases epic adventures, legendary lines, stellar storytelling and interstellar athletes. Guaranteed to make your fingers itch for the grips, the two-hour show consists of two stoke-worthy segments, featuring a dynam

Exploring Identity

The Arlington Center for the Arts member exhibition Exploring Identity examines identity as a richly layered experience, expressed through the diverse perspectives of our member artists. On view December 10, 2025 through March 4, 2026.