Circle the Square

CACHE in Medford is excited to present Circle the Square, our annual street festival in Medford Square! People of all ages can enjoy over 60 vendors including local artisans, businesses and non-profit organizations, and food vendors. Plus, we will have live music, martial arts demos, musical theater performances, activities for kids, and more! This year, we will have music by Three at Home and The Larry Terry Project, plus a musical theater revue by the Mystic Players Revival and martial arts demos by Xtreme Ninja Dojo. The event will feature over 60 vendors including 25 artisan vendors, activities for kids, local businesses and non-profit organizations, and food vendors (Chicken and Rice Guys food truck, Frozen Hoagies food truck, and Lola’s Coffee and More). There will also be a a beer garden by Medford Brewing Company.

Medford Square

Condon Shell Summer Concert Series featuring Debo Ray

Join us for an evening of amazing music featuring Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse, Debo Ray, and her band! Ranging from pop to R&amp;B to bluesy-rock, Debo commands the stage with her voice, compositions, and presence.&nbsp; This show is free, appropriate for all ages, and open to the public.&nbsp;

The Condon Shell 

Tea, Treats, and Art!

Please join us for CACHE in Medford's spring fundraiser: Tea, Treats, and Art! Attendees will enjoy treats and tea/coffee, while also doing a guided art project with local artist Chelsea Brown. This event is for ages 12+

Arts Collaborative Medford 

Mystic River Celebration 

The Mystic River Celebration is an annual arts festival at the Condon Shell in Medford. Festival-goers can shop for locally crafted artwork, enjoy delicious food, watch music and dance performances, learn more about our community organizations, and enjoy an afternoon along the banks of the Mystic River.

Circle the Square 

Circle the Square brings music, art, activities, and other free entertainment to Medford Square for people of all ages. The street festival features live music by Annie and the Fur Trappers (traditional jazz) and Krush Faktory (reggae, funk, hip hop) plus dance and theater performances, children’s activities and family fun, food vendors, a beer garden, as well as local business and organization vendors.&nbsp; Part of Medford Square will be pedestrian-only to make it easy and safe for festival-goers to enjoy all the event has to offer. In the event of inclement weather, this event will move to Sunday, June 16th.

Medford Square 

The Mystic River Celebration

Spend the afternoon at the Condon Shell at Medford’s biggest arts festival! Watch live performances, browse local artisan crafts, get to know local businesses and organizations, eat food, and take part in any number of fun activities for all ages including a Knucklebones play area for kids! This year the festival will feature live music from The Luke DeRoy Trio (jazz/blues), The Brothers McCann (Americana), Jennifer Truesdale (pop, rock, blues), and Hank Wonder (country). Dance performances by Tufts Bhangra Dance Troop, the Isadora Dancers, and members of the Boston Hoop Troop. Plus, Medford's Poet Laureate, Terry Carter, will be welcoming event-goers with a special reading of his poetry.

Condon Shell Summer Concert Series featuring Danielle Miraglia and the Glory Junkies

Come to the Condon Shell for a free concert featuring the blues-rock sounds of Danielle Miraglia &amp; the Glory Junkies. Stop by the Farmer’s Market, and enjoy a beer at our beer tent. The Condon Shell Summer Concert Series is back in full swing this season. Our final show features Danielle Miraglia and the Glory Junkies. Danielle is an award-winning singer/songwriter and guitar player who won “Blues Act of the Year” in 2021 from the New England Music Awards. She has been a fixture on the Boston music scene for years, and her band is stocked with the best players in town (Laurence Scudder, viola; Jim Larkin, bass; Erik White, guitar; and Chris Anzalone, drums). This show is free and appropriate for all ages. Free parking at the lot adjacent to the venue. Make sure to stop by the Medford Farmer’s Market and enjoy a beer at our beer tent. We suggest bringing lawn chairs or blankets to sit on as there is no formal seating. The Condon Shell Summer Concert Series is presented by Medford Recreation and Medford Music Studio, with support from Arts Alive Medford Foundation, Wegmans, Tufts University Community Relations, Doug Carr + Donna Laquidara Carr, Senator Pat Jehlen, Representative Christine Barber, Representative Paul Donato, and Medford City Councilor Nicole Morell.

Condon Shell Summer Concert Series featuring Tim Gearan Band

Come to the Condon Shell for a free concert featuring the Americana-blues sounds of the Tim Gearan Band. Stop by the Farmer’s Market, and enjoy a beer at our beer tent. The Condon Shell Summer Concert Series is back in full swing this season. Our August show features the Tim Gearan Band. Tim is an award-winning singer/songwriter and guitar player who has been a fixture on the Boston music scene for over 25 years. This show is free and appropriate for all ages. Free parking at the lot adjacent to the venue. Make sure to stop by the Medford Farmer’s Market and enjoy a beer at our beer tent. We suggest bringing lawn chairs or blankets to sit on as there is no formal seating. The Condon Shell Summer Concert Series is presented by Medford Recreation and Medford Music Studio, with support from Arts Alive Medford Foundation, Wegmans, Tufts University Community Relations, Doug Carr + Donna Laquidara Carr, Senator Pat Jehlen, Representative Christine Barber, Representative Paul Donato, and Medford City Councilor Nicole Morell.

Condon Shell Summer Concert Series featuring MastaDonis Project 

Come to the Condon Shell for a free concert featuring the jazzy, funky sounds of MastaDonis Project. Stop by the Farmer’s Market, and enjoy a beer at our beer tent. The Condon Shell Summer Concert Series is back in full swing this season. Our first show features MastaDonis Project, led by Adonis Martin on piano/keys and featuring Boston’s best jazz/hip hop/funk players. This show is free and appropriate for all ages. Free parking at the lot adjacent to the venue. Make sure to stop by the Medford Farmer’s Market and enjoy a beer from Medford Brewing Company. We suggest bringing lawn chairs or blankets as there is no formal seating. The Condon Shell Summer Concert Series is presented by Medford Recreation and Medford Music Studio, with support from Arts Alive Medford Foundation, Wegmans, Tufts University Community Relations, Doug Carr + Donna Laquidara Carr, Senator Pat Jehlen, Representative Christine Barber, Representative Paul Donato, and Medford City Councilor Nicole Morell.

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.