Come out and enjoy live music and family fun by the Bikeway in Arlington Center!
Every weekend from May to October, you can discover music, art exhibits, pop-up arts and crafts workshops, self-guided tour information, and more at the Visitor Center by Uncle Sam Plaza in Arlington Center. Every Sunday afternoon, we’ll feature a different local band.
May events are part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, spanning 45 towns across northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Learn more at Freedom’s Way.
Where?
The Arlington Visitor Center, located next to Uncle Sam Plaza in Arlington Center, by the Minute Bikeway at the intersection of Mass Ave and Mystic Street
When?
The Visitor Center is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm beginning May 3. Musical performances are Sundays from 12:30 pm to 2 pm.
Sponsors
The Tiny Shed Arts & Discovery Series is a collaboration of ArtsArlington and Arlington Tourism and Economic Development Committee, with support from Mirak Properties and the Mass Cultural Council, in partnership with Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History.
What’s Happening?
Visitor Center Hours:
Weekends, 11 am – 3 pm
Musical Performances:
Sundays, 12:30 – 2 pm
(outdoors, weather permitting)
Sunday, May 24 **Cancelled due to rain.**
Join Ben Sparrow and Friends for live jazz. Mystic Open Studio is on hand with arts and crafts activities for the whole family. Learn more about the life of town residents in colonial times at the People, Plants and Revolution exhibit.
Sunday, May 31
Enjoy jazz, funk and soul from Arlington Express. Meet “midnight rider” William Dawes, part of the Arlington250 celebration.
Sunday, June 7
The Larry Bernabei Brazilian Quartet performs.
Sunday, June 14
Pick Up Your Hat performs deep-cut Americana.
Sunday, June 21
Ensemble Eclectica performs early music and jazz.
Sunday, June 28
Turn out for the music of Arlington Express.
July schedule coming soon.
Past Performances
Sunday, May 3
Enjoy live jazz with local band Bike Path Bop.
Sunday, May 10
Celebrate Mother’s Day with live jazz from
Debbie Lane and the Uncle Sam Band.
Sunday, May 17
Better Late performs a mix of Americana, folk, blues, jazz and rock. Learn about local history at an exhibit featuring David Lamson and Black Patriots of Menotomy.