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Minutemen Drill #10 of 11
2026-02-28 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
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CALex 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration
2026-02-28 16:00 | Lexington High School Field House, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with CALex! Join us at Lexington High School on Saturday Feb 28th, 2026, for a vibrant evening featuring spectacular cultural performances, a delicious dinner, and fun activities for all ages. Gather your family and friends to ring in the new year with joy and community spirit!

Get tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/calex-2026-lunar-new-year-celebration

Lexington Lantern Festival
2026-03-01 13:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
As winter begins to soften and the promise of spring draws near, the Lexington Lantern Festival invites the community to gather on March 1 for an evening shaped by light, hope, and shared experience. Hosted at Cary Hall, the festival is a celebration of tradition, creativity, and togetherness.

From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Cary Hall comes alive with interactive booths, hands-on activities, and moments for reflection as visitors write wishes and create lantern-inspired keepsakes. Beginning at 4:00 PM, cultural performances and music fill the space, sharing stories through movement, sound, and tradition until 6:00 PM.

As dusk settles, the celebration flows beyond the hall. From 6:00 to 7:00 PM, participants are invited to join a lantern parade from Cary Hall to the Visitors Center, carrying light, hopes, and collective spirit into the evening. The journey concludes with a shared moment of illumination at the Visitors Center, where the glow of lanterns reflects the community’s wishes for the future.

The Lexington Lantern Festival is more than an event—it is a pause, a gathering, and a shared step forward, lighting the way together.

Get Tickets: https://forms.gle/WhpiXVuL5D8xzuTZ6

The Troubadours - A tribute to the music of Carole King & James Taylor
2026-03-14 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Troubadours provide an enchanting evening celebrating the music of Carole King and James Taylor. Music is brought to you by two bands joining together for an unforgettable performance: Home Again – A Tribute to the Music of Carole King, and Steamroller – The Music of James Taylor.

Home Again, comprised of professional musicians who have been working together for over 30 years, is dedicated to preserving Carole King’s legacy. The band includes Deb De Lucca (Carole) on piano & lead vocals.

Sam Hyman’s “Steamroller” show is a masterful tribute to the music of James Taylor. Sam’s uncanny resemblance to James, and his astonishing capture of Taylor’s vocal and guitar styles leaves audiences feeling like they’ve just seen and heard the legend himself and applauding for more!

Learn More: https://www.caryhalllexington.com/event/the-troubadours-a-tribute-to-the-music-of-carole-king-james-taylor/cary-memorial-hall/lexington-massachusetts/

Red Hot Chilli Pipers
2026-03-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns.

It’s The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS – (NOT the Peppers!) — a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers — who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless.

Since they walked away with the top prize on the primetime TV talent show, “When Will I Be Famous” in the U.K. in 2007, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers haven’t stopped for a breath, other than to inflate their bagpipes! Formed in 2002, The Chillis have fast become a global phenomenon, taking their signature ‘Bagrock’ sound to the masses with their unique fusion of rocked up Bagpipes and clever covers of popular songs from all genres. Their trademarked sound is a unique fusion of traditional pipe tunes – like “The Flowers of Scotland”, “The Hills of Argyll”, and “Amazing Grace” (done Chilli-style, of course!) — and contemporary anthems like Queen’s “We Will Rock You”, “Clocks” by Coldplay, “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol, “Let Me Entertain You” by Robbie Williams, and a fantastic rock medley of “Deep Purple”, “Smoke on the Water”, and AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck”.

Get Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/53130865/red-hot-chilli-pipers-lexington-cary-memorial-hall

Minutemen Drill #9 of 11
2026-03-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States

Love Now
2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Multiple Lexington area artists come together to bring you “Love Now,” a community performance that celebrates the diversity in our town, the shared values that hold us together and the strength that lies in the combination of both. The afternoon program offers live music, dance and spoken word in a program that promotes joy as well as justice for all people. “Love Now” features the Lexington Children’s Chorus, the Bharathakalai School of Dance, Encore Dance Ensemble, the Trail Mix folk ensemble, the spoken of word of inaugural poet laureate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Regie O’Hare Gibson and more. This program is meant for people of all ages.

Tickets on sale soon: https://www.mahreesong.com/love-now

Shadaj Music Festival
2026-03-28 10:00
Shadaj: Continuing the Tradition of Excellence

After celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025 with a grand event, Shadaj is gearing up for the next All day Indian Classical Music Festival on March 28, 2026 in the town of Lexington, MA.

The 2026 festival is poised to deliver an unparalleled experience, maintaining Shadaj’s tradition of meticulous planning and flawless execution. It boasts a stellar lineup of Indian classical music masters. Stalwarts such as the celebrated Padmashri Dr. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, the esteemed Padmabhushan Pandit Ajay Chakraborty, and the Grammy Award winner Rakesh Chaurasia will grace the stage. In keeping with Shadaj’s long-standing commitment to the future of Indian music, the festival will also feature promising young talent. Following a history of championing artists before they became household names, Shadaj is proud to introduce the rising Sarod star, Prateek Shrivastav, to the US audience.

The festival will run all day on March 28, 2026 from 10 AM till 10 PM. For the audience’s convenience, food vendors will be on-site throughout the day, offering a variety of delicious Indian cuisine during designated meal breaks.

Shadaj’s journey has been one of enriching lives and fostering a sense of belonging. Shadaj is a premier non-profit organization promoting Indian classical music in the Greater Boston area. Shadaj doesn’t just put on concerts; they craft experiences. From hand-picking world-class artists to curating the perfect performance space, Shadaj ensures every concert is a memorable event. Such attention to the needs of artists and audiences sets Shadaj concerts apart.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event. Secure your tickets early. For more information about the Shadaj Festival of Music 2026, including ticket details and a complete schedule of events, please visit the Shadaj website.

Event DetailsDate: Saturday, March 28, 2026Venue: Lexington High School, Lexington, MATickets: www.shadaj.org

Spinning Toward Revolution: Growing Flax & Processing Linen in New England, 1765-1776
2026-03-28 13:00 | Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
On Saturday, March 28, Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer in the History Department of the University of New Hampshire, will speak about women’s textile production and political protest in the 18th century. She will present her research and show tactile components of flax production from her work with the UNH Flax to Linen project. After Dr. Alexander’s talk, learn more about the 1769 Lexington spinning protest in our exhibition, “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington.” This program is co-hosted by LexSeeHer for Women’s History Month.

Learn more: https://www.srmml.org/event/spinning-toward-revolution-growing-flax-processing-linen-in-new-england-1765-1776/

Pushing the Limits
2026-03-28 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Still | Bells Shostakovich | Violin Concerto No. 1 —Callum Smart, violinBartok| Concerto for Orchestra

British violinist Callum Smart returns by popular demand to Lexington Symphony to perform Shostakovich’s evocative Violin Concerto No. 1. Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra was commissioned by Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Serge Koussevitsky in 1943. This popular piece is filled with opportunities for each section of the orchestra to shine as the piece builds to an exuberant conclusion.

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

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Open House and Anniversary Celebration
2026-04-11 10:00 | Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Please join us for an open house marking the end of the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration! Visit exhibitions that examine the museum’s collection over the past 50 years and Lexington’s role in the American Revolution, see a replica of one of the cannon Henry Knox brought from Ticonderoga to Dorchester on loan from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, welcome ultra runner Patrick Atkinson as he arrives in Lexington at the conclusion of his 333-mile Revolutionary Run from Delaware to Massachusetts, witness the burial of a time capsule for 2075, and more.

The museum will be open from 9 AM to 4 PM and special events will begin at 10 AM. Help us celebrate the end of our 50th anniversary year, and look ahead to the next 50 years!

Learn more: https://www.srmml.org/event/open-house/

An Evening with Shakespeare
2026-04-25 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Mendelssohn (McPhee arr.) | A Midsummer Night’s Dream —with Lexington Children’s Chorus

Our season finale features the Lexington Children’s Chorus performing in Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This composition is adapted and arranged by Maestro McPhee and expands Mendelssohn’s incidental music into a full evening that explores Shakespeare’s comedic wit and warmly human story where the real and fairy worlds collide.

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

Illusionist Rick Thomas
2026-04-26 15:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
RICK THOMAS stands as one of the most prolific magical entertainers of our time. He performs the most intriguing, innovative, and mind-blowing grand illusions in the world with a style and presence unlike any other magical entertainer. He weaves stunning magic, hysterical comedy, exquisite dancers, and an inspiring story into a seamless spectacle.

He has completed five world tours spanning over 50 countries with more than 20,000 shows that have captivated the hearts and imagination of millions. From commanding performances at Caesars Colosseum, headlining the iconic Sydney Opera House, starring in Las Vegas for 15 straight years and astonishing audiences on Broadway, Rick Thomas has left an indelible mark on the world stage.

Honors include the highest international title of “Illusionist of the World” by the World Magic Awards. He has also received the coveted “Key to the City of Las Vegas” and titled the most successful show for families in the city’s history.

Rick Thomas has appeared on countless national television specials, including his own primetime special on ABC, NBC’s The World’s Greatest Magic, Masters of Illusion on the CW, MTV, FOX, TLC, Animal Planet, and the History Channel. Rick Thomas has solidified his place as a magical force… however he is not merely a magician – his show is a world-class powerhouse of entertainment.

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Madeleine Peyroux
2026-05-01 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Support Act: The Carlile Family Band

For over three decades, jazz virtuoso Peyroux has travelled the world and graced the grandest concert halls to do just that – “share the magic of music with audiences, connect with people and uplift their spirits.” From entertaining passersby as a busker on the streets of Paris, to captivating thousands on sold out world tours – singular Peyroux has channeled the power of music to bring people together, dialogue with audiences and build a community.

Peyroux was spotted by Atlantic’s A&R man Yves Beauvais, and in 1996 her debut album Dreamland was born. The striking vocalist gained instant recognition as a classic talent with an unmistakable staying power, and her smokey-crooning voice was likened to Billie Holliday and Ella Fitzgerald.Dreamland delivered sweeping renditions of Fats Waller’s I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter, Bessie Smith’s Lovesick Blues, Billie Holiday’s Gettin’ Some Fun Out of Life, Patsy Cline’s Walking After Midnight, and Piaf’s romantic La Vie En Rose, all delivered by some of the finest musicians around including Cyrus Chestnut, Greg Cohen, Vernon Reid, James Carter and Leon Parker to name but a few.

But it was Careless Love (Rounder), released eight years later that propelled her to jazz superstardom. Produced by multiple Grammy winner Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Melody Gardot) it signaled the start of a long-lasting Klein-Peyroux collaboration that would craft several classic, universally acclaimed albums.

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Annual Lexington Muster
2026-05-02 12:00 | Hastings Park, 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
The William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps (WDJ) is hosting its Annual Lexington Muster and Parade on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This is a free all-day, colonial music concert, open to the public at Hastings Park, Lexington. This year, WDJ is celebrating our 25th Anniversary. Please make a plan to come and celebrate the sights and sounds of American History. For more information visit williamdiamondjrs.org.

Art Walk Opening Night: Lexington’s First Annual Art Appreciation Month
2026-06-01 17:00 | Lexington Center, 1780 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Art Walk Opening night for Lexington’s first annual art appreciation month.

Inspirational Gardens of Lexington
2026-06-13 10:00 | 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/
