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Public Performance: "Stories of Being Queer in These Times"

06-05-2026
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

06-06-2026
"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.

Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Mystic Open Studio

06-07-2026
Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Mystic Open Studio Come paint a fish or two for Arlington's newest public art project. Join us on Sunday, June 7 from 10 am to 12 pm at Mystic Open Studio, 785 Mass Avenue, Arlington.

Pedestals and Poetry

06-10-2026
Pedestals and Poetry Poets will present their works inspired by sculptor Chris Frost’s installation, "Unseen/Unforgotten: A Remembrance of Menotomy’s Everyday Defenders, 1775"

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!

Pops Concert and Strawberry Festival

06-12-2026
Pops Concert and Strawberry Festival The Philharmonic Society of Arlington will present its Pops Concert and Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Arlington Town Hall, 730 Mass. Ave, Arlington.

Global Voices in Verse

06-13-2026
Global Voices in Verse Monthly poetry event where participants read poems by other poets, celebrating diverse voices and cultures while welcoming even non-poets to share their heritage. We are honored to have Arlington Poet Laureate Teresa Cader as our chief guest.

Bridging Minds: Science Talks for Everyone

06-13-2026
Bridging Minds: Science Talks for Everyone Bridging Mind: Science Talks for Everyone is a community event series that makes science, society, and human experience accessible to all through engaging public discussions.

Classic Concert at Robbins Farm Park

06-13-2026
Classic Concert at Robbins Farm Park Free Classical Music Concert at Robbins Farm Park in Arlington, MA

Stories of Pride: LGBTQ+ History and Art in Cyrus Dallin’s World

06-14-2026
Stories of Pride: LGBTQ+ History and Art in Cyrus Dallin’s World In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, this special tour explores connections between Cyrus Dallin’s art and the compelling stories of LGBTQ artists, writers, and intellectuals in Dallin’s creative circle or who were later influenced by his work.

Juneteenth Camp At Hipstitch!

06-19-2026
Juneteenth Camp At Hipstitch! Join us for sewing or craft camp to create something amazing to bring home at the end of the day!

Arlington Porchfest 2026

06-20-2026
Arlington Porchfest 2026 Coming to a porch near you... Arlington's free, festive, one-day-only music extravaganza returns to our community in 2026!

Arlington Garage Band with Lunatic Neighbor

06-20-2026
Arlington Garage Band with Lunatic Neighbor Local band Lunatic Neighbor will play a danceable mix of soul, R&B, and pop music at this year’s Garage Band Dance Party, the Arlington Porchfest free after-party! Kid friendly activities included.

Chamber Music Reading Party

06-28-2026
Chamber Music Reading Party Prepare or sight-read chamber music pieces with other adults, have some refreshments, and meet other music enthusiasts!


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