Lexington Violin School & Lexington Strings play “Sounds of the 1700s” and “Americana”
2026-05-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Lexington Center, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420-3801
Come see Lexington Violin School & Lexington Strings play “Sounds of the 1700s” and “Americana” repertoire to celebrate the 250th anniversaries of the Battle of Lexington and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We will be performing in front of 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington Center.

The “Sounds of the 1700s” series presents music contemporary to these historic events. The program includes:

Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in G major for Solo Violin, Strings and Continuo, Op. 3 “L’Estro Armonico”, No. 3, RV 310 (1711)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K. 218 (1775)

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 3 in Eb major for Violin and Piano, Op. 12, No. 3 (1797-1798)

Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major for Violin, Two Recorders, Strings and Continuo, BWV 1049 (1721)

Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto in d minor for Two Violins, Strings and Continuo, BWV 1043 (c.1730), featuring Lexington High School student Maksym Zheludkov on Solo Violin 2. Maksym is currently receiving his training on the violin at Lexington Violin School.

Several “Americana” pieces will also be performed. Repertoire includes:

Aaron Copland: “Hoe-Down” from his ballet Rodeo

Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man (arranged by Letitia Hom)

Battle Hymn of the Republic, with sing-along (arranged by Letitia Hom)

Based in Lexington, Massachusetts since 1984, Lexington Violin School & Lexington Strings are musicians Vida Baterina Hom, Letitia Hom, Yukiko Ueno Egozy and Michael Valdez.

Details:

Date: May 23, 2026Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Event Categories: Accesibility, Arts, Community Engagement, Family Friendly, Outside

Venue:

Inspirational Gardens of Lexington
2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Event attendees will visit a large number of gardens in Lexington maintained by Lexington homeowners. These gardens will be an inspiration for current and prospective gardeners. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about native plants, perennials, annuals, garden ornaments and garden design.

Ticket pick up will be held at the Church of Our Redeemer. Get tickets: https://lexgarden.org/

70th Annual Lexington Lions Club Carnival
2026-07-01 18:00 - 2026-07-05 18:00 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
The 70th Annual Lexington Lions Club Carnival and Fireworks Show will be held at Hastings Park in Lexington from Wednesday, July 1st, through Sunday, July 5th!

Carnival Times:Wednesday, July 1, 2026Special Needs Students: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMCarnival: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Thursday, July 2, 2026Carnival: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PMFireworks: 9:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Friday, July 3, 2026Carnival: 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Saturday, July 4, 2026Free Olde Fashioned Youth Games: 10:00 AM to Noon, Softball FieldCarnival: 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Sunday, July 5, 2026Carnival: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Fireworks will be held on Thursday, July 2nd at 9:30pm. Viewing from Hasting Park.

The Carnival is one of Lexington’s great summer traditions, with rides, games, food, family fun, fireworks, and the Free Olde Fashioned Youth Games. It is also one of the Lexington Lions Club’s signature annual fundraisers, supporting local charitable causes and community service projects throughout the year.
