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Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Robbins Library

05-18-2026
Free Go Fish! Painting Workshop at Robbins Library Come paint a fish or two for Arlington's newest public art project. Join us on Monday, May 18 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Robbins Library, 700 Mass Ave in Arlington Center.

250 Years of Medal Design in America

05-20-2026
250 Years of Medal Design in America Enjoy a fascinating discussion with Alex Krapf, First Vice President of the American Numismatic Society, about the evolution of medal design in America.

Arlington-Belmont Chamber Chorus Concert: "Wild Wonders- Songs of Nature and Spirit"

05-22-2026
Arlington-Belmont Chamber Chorus Concert: "Wild Wonders- Songs of Nature and Spirit" On Friday evening, May 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM, The Philharmonic Society of Arlington will present The Arlington-Belmont Chamber Chorus performing a concert entitled “Wild Wonders: Songs of Nature and Spirit”.

Live Jazz and Free Arts & Crafts at the Tiny Shed Arts & Discovery Series

05-24-2026
Live Jazz and Free Arts & Crafts at the Tiny Shed Arts & Discovery Series This week’s Tiny Shed Arts & Discovery Series features music from Ben Sparrow and Friends on Sunday, May 24, from 12:30 – 2 pm. Mystic Open Studio is on hand with arts and crafts for the whole family.

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.

Re-Examining Our Roots: The Declaration of Independence at 250

05-28-2026
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

05-31-2026
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!

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!

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.


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