Enjoy live music and family fun at the Tiny Shed series.
New Science Talk Series “Bridging Minds” Begins
May 2, 2026
A new local series strives to make science accessible and engaging for everyone.
Spotlight
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.
News
Featured Artist Suzette Durso
May 1, 2026
ArtsArlington’s current featured artist is colored pencil artist Suzette Durso.
Arlington Tiny Shed Arts & Discovery Series Launches
May 1, 2026
A new weekend pop-up arts series begins May 3 at the Arlington Visitor Center.
Arlington Welcomes New Poet Laureate
March 31, 2026
Arlington welcomes Teresa Cader as the Town’s fifth Poet Laureate.
Pathways Art Series Returns to the Bikeway
March 28, 2026
The Pathways series returns to the Minuteman Bikeway this spring.
ACAC Announces 2026 Grant Recipients
March 27, 2026
ACAC announced 26 recipients of grants that will bring new and expanded art and cultural programs to the Town.
Events
Daily Life in Menotomy: Aftermath of April 19, 1775
Historian Richard Duffy explores how Menotomy recovered after the Battle of Menotomy, examining the culture, daily life, and resilience of this rural community as the American Revolution continued nearby.
Re-Examining Our Roots: The Declaration of Independence at 250
The Arlington Human Rights Commission invites the community to a talk and a conversation on the Declaration of Independence and its meaning for us today.
Tiny Shed Arts & Discovery Series: Live Jazz, Funk & Soul, Plus Meet a Midnight Rider
This week’s Tiny Shed Arts & Discovery Series features a free concert with Arlington Express on Sunday, May 31, from 12:30 – 2 pm. The “midnight rider” William Dawes will also pay a visit as part of the Arlington250 celebration. Get a selfie!
Public Performance: "Stories of Being Queer in These Times"
Join True Story Theater for an evening of Playback Theatre, "Stories of Being Queer in These Times," at the Arlington Center for the Arts on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 7pm-8:30pm.
"Driven by Abstraction" Summer Exhibition Opens at the Old Schwamb Mill
The Old Schwamb Mill is pleased to welcome the Monday Art Collective for its Summer 2026 exhibition with an exhibit titled “Driven By Abstraction.” The exhibition will open with a public reception on Saturday, June 6, from 2:00-4:00 PM.