• Arlington Visitor Center Performance
    Enjoy live music and family fun at the Tiny Shed series. 

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GO FISH! The Mystic River Herring Mural

In Spring 2026, ArtsArlington and our partner, the Mystic River Watershed Association, invite the community to co-create public art project celebrating the return of the herring to the Mystic River and our local creative spirit.

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Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Old Schwamb Mill

Come paint a fish or two for Arlington's newest public art project. Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 10:30 am to 12 pm at Old Schwamb Mill, 17 Mill Lane, Arlington.

Opening Reception - Happenstance

Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 4-6 pm for the opening reception of Happenstance, featuring new work by Nicole Duennebier, Chen Peng, Damion Silver and Dorothea Van Camp.

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women

A new adaptation by Lauren Gunderson of this favorite classic brings new energy and insight into beloved characters -- and women

Stories from our lives & life at Drake Village - Open to All

Join True Story Theater for a free public Playback Theater performance focused on stories from people living in affordable housing at Drake Village in Arlington.

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Mystic Open Studio

Come paint a fish or two for Arlington's newest public art project. Join us on Sunday, May 17 from 11:30 to 1 pm at Mystic Open Studio, 785 Mass Avenue, Arlington.