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"Go Fish" Painting Workshop with Mystic River Watershed Association

04-04-2026
"Go Fish" Painting Workshop with Mystic River Watershed Association Mystic River Watershed Association and ArtsArlington invite you to paint a fish or two for Arlington's newest public art project. Join us Saturday, April 4 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm at Mystic River Watershed Association, 23 Maple Street, Arlington.

Arlington Community Barn Dance

04-05-2026
Arlington Community Barn Dance Easy and fun dancing for everyone!

Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 1 w/Morningside Quartet & Mitch Livstone Quartet

04-08-2026
Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 1 w/Morningside Quartet & Mitch Livstone Quartet Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8 thru April 12, 2026, 15th Annual presented by Arlington Jazz; featuring festival headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Wes Wirth and Kenwood Dennard on April 12th at the Regent Theatre.

Arlington Author Salon: Poetry

04-09-2026
Arlington Author Salon: Poetry Three local authors read from their published works, followed by a Q&A.

Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 2 features: Jesse Williams Group feat. Duke Robillard

04-09-2026
Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 2 features: Jesse Williams Group feat. Duke Robillard Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8 thru April 12, 2026, 15th Annual presented by Arlington Jazz; featuring festival headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Wes Wirth and Kenwood Dennard on April 12th at the Regent Theatre.

Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 2 w/Debby Larkin, Jeff Stout, Dan Fox, and Gray Sargent

04-09-2026
Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 2 w/Debby Larkin, Jeff Stout, Dan Fox, and Gray Sargent Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8 thru April 12, 2026, 15th Annual presented by Arlington Jazz; featuring festival headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Wes Wirth and Kenwood Dennard on April 12th at the Regent Theatre.

Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 3 with Annie & the Fur Trappers and District 5 Jazz Band

04-10-2026
Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 3 with Annie & the Fur Trappers and District 5 Jazz Band Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8 thru April 12, 2026, 15th Annual presented by Arlington Jazz; featuring festival headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Wes Wirth and Kenwood Dennard on April 12th at the Regent Theatre.

Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 3 with Jazz on the Edge – John Dalton's Spheres of Influence & the Fully Celebrated Orchestra

04-10-2026
Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 3 with Jazz on the Edge – John Dalton's Spheres of Influence & the Fully Celebrated Orchestra Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8 thru April 12, 2026, 15th Annual presented by Arlington Jazz; featuring festival headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Wes Wirth and Kenwood Dennard on April 12th at the Regent Theatre.

Likeness

04-11-2026
Likeness A conversation with the artists of Material Self

Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 4 with the Peter Orne Group

04-11-2026
Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 4 with the Peter Orne Group Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8 thru April 12, 2026, 15th Annual presented by Arlington Jazz; featuring festival headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Wes Wirth and Kenwood Dennard on April 12th at the Regent Theatre.

Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 4 Backroom Jazz (featuring 6 groups, ending w/an open jam session)

04-11-2026
Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 4 Backroom Jazz (featuring 6 groups, ending w/an open jam session) Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8 thru April 12, 2026, 15th Annual presented by Arlington Jazz; featuring festival headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Wes Wirth and Kenwood Dennard on April 12th at the Regent Theatre.

Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 4 with Bob Salitsky Group & TBD Trio

04-11-2026
Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 4 with Bob Salitsky Group & TBD Trio Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8 thru April 12, 2026, 15th Annual presented by Arlington Jazz; featuring festival headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Wes Wirth and Kenwood Dennard on April 12th at the Regent Theatre.

Arlington Jazz Fest: Day 4 w/Anabel Gil Díaz & DíJazz, Joey Acampora Group, Morningside Music Combos

04-11-2026
Arlington Jazz Fest: Day 4 w/Anabel Gil Díaz & DíJazz, Joey Acampora Group, Morningside Music Combos Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8 thru April 12, 2026, 15th Annual presented by Arlington Jazz; featuring festival headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Wes Wirth and Kenwood Dennard on April 12th at the Regent Theatre.

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Mystic Open Studio

04-11-2026
Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Mystic Open Studio Come paint a fish or two for Arlington's newest public art project! Join us Saturday, April 11 from 10 to noon at Mystic Open Studio, 785 Mass Avenue, Arlington.

Mildred Freiberg Piano Festival

04-10-2026 - 04-12-2026
Mildred Freiberg Piano Festival Join us for a weekend-long celebration of piano students from all over the region!

Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 5 Open Jazz Jam w/ Morningside Music faculty Mike Carey & Evan Goodrow

04-12-2026
Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 5 Open Jazz Jam w/ Morningside Music faculty Mike Carey & Evan Goodrow Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8 thru April 12, 2026, 15th Annual presented by Arlington Jazz; featuring festival headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Wes Wirth and Kenwood Dennard on April 12th at the Regent Theatre.

Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 5 with Jon Wheatley & Sheryl Bailey Duo

04-12-2026
Arlington Jazz Festival: Day 5 with Jon Wheatley & Sheryl Bailey Duo Arlington Jazz Festival, April 8 thru April 12, 2026, 15th Annual presented by Arlington Jazz; featuring festival headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan Trio w/ Wes Wirth and Kenwood Dennard on April 12th at the Regent Theatre.

Stanley Jordan Trio headlines this year's 15th annual Arlington Jazz Festival

04-12-2026
Stanley Jordan Trio headlines this year's 15th annual Arlington Jazz Festival Arlington Jazz Festival. April 8-12, 2026, features headliner master guitarist Stanley Jordan, accompanied by Wes Wirth (bass) and Kenwood Dennard (drums).

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Mystic Open Studio

04-13-2026
Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Mystic Open Studio Come paint a fish or two for Arlington's newest public art project! Join us Monday, April 13 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Mystic Open Studio, 785 Mass Avenue, Arlington.

Menotomy Beer Hall

04-18-2026
Menotomy Beer Hall Celebrate Patriots’ Day weekend at Arlington Town Hall with a family-friendly indoor beer hall featuring Arlington Brewing Company, live music, games, kids’ crafts, and food from local businesses.

Stories from the First Generation

04-18-2026
Stories from the First Generation Join us Saturday, April 18 for "Stories from the First Generation," a playback theater performance.

The Vance Provey Ensemble

04-18-2026
The Vance Provey Ensemble The Vance Provey Ensemble will perform free jazz and new music at Mystic Open Studio in Arlington, MA.

Family Day

04-19-2026
Family Day Enjoy a free afternoon on the Jason Russell House lawn with historical crafts, art, games, and hands-on fun for all ages, presented with local partners celebrating Arlington’s history, creativity, and community.

Free Guided Tours: Jason Russell House & Museum

04-18-2026 - 04-20-2026
Free Guided Tours: Jason Russell House & Museum Free Guided tours of the historic Jason Russell House, sponsored by Leader Bank.

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Mystic Open Studio

04-22-2026
Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Mystic Open Studio Come paint a fish or two for Arlington's newest public art project and celebrate Earth Day! Join us on Wednesday, April 22 from 10 to noon at Mystic Open Studio, 785 Mass Avenue, Arlington.

Go Fish! Painting Workshop with Arlington Center for the Arts

04-25-2026
Go Fish! Painting Workshop with Arlington Center for the Arts Arlington Center for the Arts and the ArtsArlington invite you to paint a fish or two for Arlington's newest public art project. Join us Saturday, April 25 from 2 pm to 4 pm at Arlington Center for the Arts, 20 Academy Street, Arlington.

Louise Grasmere "Two Crows" CD Release Concert

04-26-2026
Louise Grasmere "Two Crows" CD Release Concert Three years in the making and worth the wait! Louise Grasmere's TWO CROWS spans jazz, blues, folk-rock & Americana with unforgettable stories and unparalleled vocal artistry. Be among the first to hear Louise's new music with an all-star Boston band!

Recapitulating Kurt Russell’s Visit

04-28-2026
Recapitulating Kurt Russell’s Visit A panel discussion of the background and narrative of Kurt Russell shining a celebrity light on the Jason Russell House, from the players who made the visit a success.

Common Time: A Workshop Day for Adults!

05-03-2026
Common Time: A Workshop Day for Adults! Musicians of all levels have moments where we wonder - am I supposed to be here? With this afternoon of workshops, we’re here to say YES.

I Rise: Women in Song - a choral concert

05-09-2026
I Rise: Women in Song - a choral concert The Worcester Chorus Women’s Ensemble joins Cantilena, a Greater-Boston based women’s chorus, to perform a collaborative concert which features Reena Esmail’s "I Rise: Women in Song," a work for treble voices and instrumental ensemble.

Daily Life in Menotomy: Aftermath of April 19, 1775

05-26-2026
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.

Participatory International Folk Dancing

12-19-2025 - 06-12-2026
Participatory International Folk Dancing Move to the music of the world and meet new people!


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