@1775: Boston, London, Paris & Vienna
2025-09-13 19:00 (America/New_York) | Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
“Do not neglect your music,” Thomas Jefferson wrote his daughter. “It will be a companion which will sweeten many hours of life to you.” Works that would have been heard in 1775 across four capital cities. Composers include Billings, Arne, JC Bach, Barsanti, Cervetto, Baltzar, Lanzetti, Haydn, & Mozart.

Get tickets: https://www.sarasamusic.org/1775

With Carly DeFranco, soprano; Susanna Ogata, violin; Jennifer Morsches, Timothy Merton, cellos; Andrus Madsen, fortepiano

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, WatertownSunday, September 14, 2025 at 3:30pm at Follen Community Church, Lexington

Lexington Center Mural Unveiling
2025-09-16 10:00 | Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Please join the Town of Lexington, Lexington History Museums, and Muralist Kit Collins for an event celebrating the Lexington Center Mural on Tuesday, September 16th, from 10:00 am at the Lexington History Museum’s patio.

10:00am: Ribbon cutting10:30am: Indoor discussion with Lexington staff and Kit about the mural

To RSVP, please email economicdevelopment@lexingtonma.gov.

https://www.tourlexington.us/event/lexington-center-mural-unveiling/

Black Patriots Of Lexington Video Unveiling
2025-09-22 09:30 | Lexington Visitor’s Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Through a grant with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, come celebrate and learn about Prince Estabrook, Eli Burdoo, and Pompey Fiske through newly released animated videos playing at the Lexington Visitors Center! On Monday, September 22 at 9:30 a.m. join Town of Lexington staff and historian Sean D. Osborne for an unveiling to celebrate the untold stories of important patriots.

Gallery Tour of "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
2025-09-27 11:00 | Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
In 2025, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special gallery talks, engaging lectures, and exhibitions drawn from our rich collections. Our gallery exhibition “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” examines how an entire community—women, men, black, white, young, old, enslaved, and free—helped spark a revolution. Join museum staff this Saturday September 27 for a free gallery tour of this exhibition!

Learn more: www.srmml.org

Lexington Porchfest
2025-09-27 13:00 - 17:00
Lexington’s 3rd annual Porchfest is a free, day-long celebration of the musical talents in our midst. With over 90 participating musical acts, 60+ participating houses, it will be a day of musical exploration and community. The event runs from1-5p on 9/27 around town, with a special closing act from 5-6p at 735 Mass Ave. Rain date 9/28. For more information on locations and musicians, please visit lexingtonporchfest.org

Navratri/Bollywood Night 2025
2025-09-27 18:00 - 21:30 | Harrington Elementary School, 328 Lowell St, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
It’s that time of the year again—when the beats, colors, and energy of Navratri light up our community! Join us for an unforgettable evening with music that will keep the dance floor alive.

Come dressed for the occasion and get ready for an evening filled with garba, raas, friends, and endless fun. Snap memories at our festive photo booth or simply mingle and catch up with friends in the lively atmosphere.

This much-loved annual tradition is open to all towns and welcomes everyone to be part of the festivities. Let’s come together to celebrate culture, community, and connection—see you at the event.

Get Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/navratri2025/1818056

Exotic Nights
2025-09-27 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Rimsky-Korsakov | Scheherazade—Scott Moore, violinHindemith | Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes by Carl Maria von Weber

Scheherazade, based on the Middle Eastern folktales, One Thousand and One Nights, showcases Rimsky-Korsakov’s mastery as an orchestrator and storyteller. Waves of sound feature many instrumental solos with a prominent role throughout for the solo violin. Our very own talented Concertmaster, Scott Moore, will be featured in this performance. The German-Jewish composer Paul Hindemith was newly settled in New York in 1951 when he transformed his sketches of a ballet based on themes by Carl Maria von Weber into his “American Symphony”.

Get tickets: https://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/20252026-season

Mid-Autumn Festival
2025-09-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Join the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) for an enchanting evening of tradition and artistry. As a Lex250 partner signature event, the Mid-Autumn Festival invites you to experience the magic of music and dance, celebrating celestial beauty and timeless folklore.

Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PMLocation: Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington

The admission is free but registration is required. Please register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mid-autumn-festival–2025

Come together with family and friends to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in our community and share the magic beneath the brightest moon.

Between the Mountain and the Sky, Film Screening w/Q&A
2025-10-02 19:00 | Lexington Venue, 1794 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02140, United States
Between the Mountain and the Sky is a story of love and resilience after tragedy strikes humanitarian Maggie Doyne. Filmed over 20 years, this inspiring true story follows one woman and 50 children who built a family — and found their way back to love after unimaginable loss.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Suzy Becker, a former teacher at The Peck School in New Jersey. Suzy first traveled to Nepal in 2010 to meet Maggie and document the life-changing work of the Kopila Valley Children’s Home and School. She later returned to support teacher training and student assessment at the newly established school and has since hosted Kopila Valley teachers and students in her home. A passionate supporter of the BlinkNow Foundation, Suzy remains dedicated to sharing its mission and celebrating Maggie’s inspiring vision for a better world.

Get your tickets here: https://lexingtonvenue.com/shows/documentary/between-the-mountain-and-the-sky/202508231412236444

Diwali Celebration
2025-10-15 17:00 | Clay Oven Restaurant, 1666 Mass Ave, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
This Diwali, let the spirit of light guide us to support local businesses, so our celebrations brighten not just our homes but our community’s prosperity.

Join us at Clay Oven Restaurant located at 1666 Mass Ave. for a fun filled time of games, crafts, music, and buffet dinner.

Enjoy Diwali goody bags at Liberty Sweets, an Indian movie at the Venue, Diwali reads at Maxima, Indian inspired ice cream at Rancatore’s and more!

Gather at Emery Park for music and a special illumination at the Historical Museum by LexLux.

'Within the Compass of Good Citizens:' Paul Revere’s Masonic Journey
2025-10-16 18:00 | Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Please join us on October 16, 2025, at 6 PM, for ” ‘Within the compass of good citizens:’ Paul Revere’s Masonic Journey” with Steven C. Bullock, Professor of History at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

From the son of an immigrant to speaking beside the governor on Beacon Hill, Paul Revere traveled far in his extraordinary life. His membership in the Freemasons played an important role in that journey. This talk will consider how the fraternal order fit into Revere’s life—and into the development of Boston and the new nation.

This lecture, part of our 50th anniversary programming, is produced in partnership with the Paul Revere House. It will take place in person at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and will be live streamed by local community access partner LexMedia. More info: https://bit.ly/3VUwz4K

Lyceum Conversation: Our Bodies, Whose Rules?
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:45 | Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd., Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Hear from experts and join the conversation exploring the changing roles of government and individuals in healthcare: Who decides on who needs vaccinations and when? When should the government respond to a public health situation by imposing lockdowns or masking? Who should pay for healthcare?

David Fairman, Senior Mediator at the Consensus Building Institute, will serve as moderator for the evening. Panelists include Dr. Jillian Tung, Lexington Board of Health, Dr. Barbara Spivak, internist and past president of Massachusetts Medical Society, Monica Galizzi, Ph.D. Professor of Economics at UMass Lowell.

Event is $5 donation. Please register at lexlyceum.org/events/.

Mine Be the Lips: Songs by Women Composers Past and Present
2025-10-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Mine Be The Lips features Vira Slywotzky, an amazing contralto and Cambridge-native, and pianist David Sytkowski in a musical celebration. Through song and spoken word, they amplify women’s voices in the fight for freedom through time across the globe, including the United States and other countries.

This carefully curated program, which has been performed in Paris, France and New York City, celebrates freedom and the diverse output of female composers of the past who have been overlooked and under-programmed because of their gender and the works of innovative female composers of the present. The songs have been selected both for their beauty and for their power to transport listeners. It features music and words by Maria Szymanowska, Silvia Filus, Poldowski, Amy Beach, Stefania Turkewich, Sheila Silver, Vivian Fung, Lori Laitman, Emily Dickinson, and others. The cabaret-style program will feature American, Chinese, French, Persian, and Ukrainian songs.

The event is appropriate for freedom-loving people of all-ages who are culturally curious. This is the must-see Boston-area’s premier performance!

Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mine-be-the-lips-a-concert-of-songs-by-women-composers-past-and-present-tickets-1661436534399?aff=oddtdtcreator

Passionate Dialogues
2025-10-25 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Mascagni | Intermezzo from Cavalleria RusticanaBrahms | Piano Concerto No. 2—Clayton Stephenson, pianoMr. Stephenson appears by arrangement with The CliburnSchumann | Symphony No. 3 “Rhenish”

Mascagni’s emotional orchestral intermezzo from the opera Cavalleria Rusticana will open this program after which we welcome back the gifted pianist, Clayton Stephenson, for a performance of Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2. Schumann’s “Rhenish” Symphony, which captures the sights and sounds of the landscape along Germany’s scenic Rhine River, will bring a peaceful conclusion to our evening.

Get Tickets: https://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/20252026-season

Fall Extravaganza
2025-10-26 02:00 | Center Recreation Complex, 80 Worthen Road, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
Location: Center Playground (corner of Clark St and Park Dr)

What happens when our Cider Donut Meet-up merges with the Halloween Parade?

HALLOWEEN PARADE STARTS AT 3:45pm. We will be parading around the track.

Join us for the Fall Extravaganza and help us kick-off a fun-filled year with LexFUN!

This year’s fall gathering will feature apple cider donuts, entertainment and a chance to meet with local sponsors and preschools. Kids are welcome to attend in their costume and participate in our annual Halloween Parade!

This event is free and open to all, HOWEVER our coveted swag bag is only available for the first 100 MEMBERS

This event is free and open to all. Bring along your friends and neighbors to see what LexFUN! is all about! Join or renew your LexFUN! membership today!

Learn more: https://www.lexfun.org/event-6311746?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=10/12/2025

30th Annual GenesisHR Battlegreen Run
2025-11-02 12:15 | Lexington High School Field House, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
This annual tradition is celebrated by the local community for both the spirit of the event and the incredible fundraising achieved by participants for local nonprofits.
We will run as a community on Sunday, November 2nd @ 12:15 PM to raise money for a number of deserving nonprofits. Choose from a 5K walk, 2k walk, 5K run or (almost)10K run….OK it’s only 9.857k…we just want to start and end in the same place. If you prefer to maintain social distancing or just can’t make it to Lexington on race day you can participate virtually.
Last year, more than $160,000 was awarded, which was a record for us. This year, given that it is our 30th annual event, we expect a much larger crowd. Volunteers are critically important for our event to run smoothly!
Learn more: www.battlegreenrunfoundation.org

Voices on the Green: "Risking It"
2025-11-07 19:00 | First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Voices on the Green -Lexington’s premier live storytelling and music series- presents the third of four shows in collaboration with Lex 250 celebrations.

“Risking It” Six storytellers, speaking from their own perspective or embodying that of a historical figure, will share experiences from their lives that pushed them to take a risk. A teacher in a new job must decide whether to join his colleagues on the picket line. A woman finds the courage to join her husband and daughter rappelling from high cliffs, despite her fear of heights. We’ll experience the story of a Colonial woman who defied her Tory parents by marrying an officer of the Continental Army. Confronted by a Neo-Nazi, a man of mixed racial heritage risks physical harm if he voices his viewpoint. We’ll also learn how a kindergartner risked punishment to challenge an unfair rule, and feel the challenge of a computer programmer who abandoned financial security to pursue his artistic and creative muse.

All ages.

Admission is free. Reservations recommended: https://forms.gle/aM2aTR5AKvh1gz759

IAL Diwali Spectacular 2025
2025-11-09 16:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Early Bird Specials: Tickets will be available starting September 21, 2025. Special pricing will end on October 20, 2025.

Get tickets: https://www.indianamericansoflexington.org/tickets

LABBB Best Buddies Craft Fair
2025-11-15 10:00 | Lexington High School Field House, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Annual Craft Fair to benefit LABBB’s Best Buddies chapters. Free Kid Activities.

Learn more: https://www.labbb.com/

“Dreadful were the Vestages of war:” Three Human Stories of April 19, 1775
2025-11-20 18:00 | Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Joel Bohy, military historian and Antiques Roadshow presenter, will give a lecture on Lexington’s Revolutionary War veterans at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library on November 20, 2025, followed by a signing of his 2025 book, Bullet Strikes From the First Day of the American Revolution.

The lecture will take a closer look at three individuals involved in the beginning of the war: John Robbins of Lexington who was badly wounded on April 19, James Hayward of Acton who was mortally wounded at Fiske Hill in Lexington, and a British soldier who was wounded in Lexington on April 19 and went on to join the Lexington militia and the Continental Army.

This lecture is co-sponsored by Lexington History Museums and the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, as part of SRMML’s 50th anniversary programming. It will take place in person at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and will be live streamed by local community access partner LexMedia. Livestream link will be posted prior to the event.

Get Tickets

Schedule:6:00: Doors open for viewing of special exhibition Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington7:00: Lecture8:00 Book Signing

Gallery tour of "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
2025-11-22 11:00 | Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
In 2025, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special gallery talks, engaging lectures, and exhibitions drawn from our rich collections. Our gallery exhibition “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” examines how an entire community—women, men, black, white, young, old, enslaved, and free—helped spark a revolution. Join museum staff this Saturday November 22 at 11 AM for a free gallery tour of this exhibition.

Lexington Legacy 5K Race/Walk
2025-11-29 09:00 | Lincoln Park, 100 Lincoln St, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
The Lexington Legacy 5k run/walk will be held this year on Small Business Saturday, November 29th at 9am. In 2008, the Lexington High School Cross Country / Track & Field program hosted its first annual “Alumni Race” on the same, nearly all-road course the team has called home since 1970. Over the last 17 years, with the support of athletes, coaches, and parent volunteers our tradition has grown into an event that allows us to share the sport we love with the larger community. All proceeds will go to support the LHS Cross Country / Track & Field team.

Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Lexington/LexingtonLegacy5k

Kids POPS!
2025-12-05 16:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Featuring Lexington Children’s Chorus under the auspices of Lexington Music School, New World Chorale and special guest, Santa Claus!

Our signature holiday event!

Every year, our Holiday POPS! concerts explore a different facet of this most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate the magic of the holidays with us!

Get Tickets: https://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/20252026-season

Holiday POPS!
2025-12-05 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States

NLCC Annual Fundraising Gala
2025-12-06 18:00 | Knights of Columbus Heritage Hall, 177 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Lexington, MA – The New Legacy Cultural Center (NLCC) invites the community to come together for “Shared Light, Shared Heart,” its 2025 Annual Gala celebrating connection, culture, and compassion. The event will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 6:00–9:00 PM at Heritage Hall, 177 Bedford St., Lexington, MA.

The Gala is NLCC’s signature event of the year—an evening of inspiration, artistry, and community spirit. Guests will enjoy performances, fine dining, auctions, and heartfelt stories reflecting the beauty of cultural understanding and shared experience. From Mandarin immersion in Lexington schools to town-wide celebrations like the Lexington Lantern Festival, NLCC continues to shine light on how cultural education builds bridges across generations.

“When we share light, we share hope,” said Ting Fang, Executive Director and Founding Board Member of NLCC. “This Gala reminds us that culture isn’t a boundary—it’s an invitation.”

Funds raised from the Gala will support NLCC’s 2026 educational and cultural initiatives, including program enhancement, tuition assistance, art and cultural workshops, and community events. Sponsorships and tickets are available at gala.newlegacyculturalcenter.org.

Holiday POPS! Sunday Matinee
2025-12-07 15:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States

Annual Reenactment of Lexington's 1773 Tea Party
2025-12-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
On December 13, 1773, unfair British taxes were on everyone’s mind as three ships sat in Boston harbor, carrying shipments of East India Company tea. Lexington Town Meeting concluded a multi-day debate with a resolution to stop purchasing or drinking imported British tea. The crowd spilled out onto the common behind the meeting house and made a bonfire, throwing the entire town’s supply of tea into it. Three days later, the Boston Tea Party would make headlines, but Lexington was there first.

Each year, Lexington History Museums reenacts this occasion with a day of tea history! Join us for fun, interactive activities to learn more about why tea was so important to the Revolution. Meet with the Lexington residents of 1773, portrayed by the Lexington Minute Men, to hear their side of the story, find out where tea comes from, and end the day by gathering around the fire and burning the tea!

Stop by for all the festivities:

LHM’s Buckman Tavern museum will be open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with holiday decorations. Admission will be “pay what you can!”

From 12:00 – 3:00 PM, learn more about the history of tea and its alternatives during the Revolution, with drop-in activities with Lexington History Museums and the Chinese-American Association of Lexington.

At 12:00 PM, join local children’s book author Sabrina Bhattacharjya in Buckman Tavern for a reading and signing of her new book, The Midnight Writer, sharing the story of the Battle of Lexington from the perspective of a young girl of the time.

From 12:00 – 1:00, meet with the Lexington Minute Men and learn more about the town’s role in the coming Revolution as the fire begins to grow in front of the Visitors Center.

At 1:00 PM, join us to burn the tea! We will open with a performance by the William Diamond Jr Fife and Drum Corps, and will be throwing real tea in the fire, generously donated by Mark T. Wendell Tea Company of Acton.

At 2:00 PM, warm up in the tavern with a special performance by the Lexington History Museums Singers to go along with your tea and historical hot chocolate!

Presented by Lexington History Museums in collaboration with the Lexington Minute Men, Chinese-American Association of Lexington, Boy Scouts Troop 160, and Mark T. Wendell Tea Company.

See more events: https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/events#calendar-73cd8540-5406-466b-b86b-a8793c3cb73c-event-lkssmqha

Eileen Ivers: Joyful Christmas
2025-12-14 15:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
It’s the most wonderful time of the year …… and for years Eileen and the band have been celebrating the glorious story of Christmas, thoughtfully, uniquely and with pure unbridled joy! Eileen’s Irish and American roots shine throughout the evening’s beautiful mix of traditional, story-filled, age-old Wren Day songs, poems, and of course, foot stomping and hollerin’ roots music. Eileen and the ensemble’s plethora of instruments and voices weave throughout the evening, coupled with Ivers’ signature warmth, inviting listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit and joy of the season.

Get tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/75033854/eileen-iversjoyful-christmas-lexington-cary-memorial-hall

Canadian Brass: Making Spirits Bright
2025-12-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
The Kings of Brass are ready to make the holiday season merry and bright with Making Spirits Bright. This quintet never fails to delight with their winning combination of fabulous sound, engaging wit, popular programming, and top-notch showmanship. Making Spirits Bright includes original arrangements and signature takes on beloved holiday classics such as “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Silver Bells, “Songs of Hanukkah,” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” The spirit and sparkle of Canadian Brass has earned them a loyal legion of fans worldwide. “Nothing proclaims celebration and festivity like the sound of brass instruments. And if those instruments are played by Canadian Brass, there is even greater cause for celebration” (Toronto Star).

Get tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/70575691/canadian-brassmaking-spirits-bright-lexington-cary-memorial-hall

Irish Christmas In America
2025-12-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
The hugely popular Holiday show Irish Christmas in America returns in 2025, bringing a fascinating performance of music, song, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions.

Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the show features exceptional Irish music, song and dance in a family-friendly performance rich in humour and boundless energy. Evocative photographic images provide a backdrop to some of the rich historical traditions of Ireland.

The holiday show was first conceived in 2005 with past tours featuring such stellar guest vocalists as Niamh Farrell, Séamus & Méabh Begley, Teresa Horgan, Lumiere (Pauline Scanlon & Eilis Kennedy), Karan Casey, Cara Dillon, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Cathie Ryan and Michael Londra.

Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the holiday season of 2025.

Get tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/40776538/irish-christmas-in-america-lexington-cary-memorial-hall
