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An Evening of Music and Meaning Featuring Baroque Flute Virtuoso Vincent Canciello
2025-08-07 18:30 (America/New_York) | Synagogue Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
Join us for an unforgettable night of artistry and preservation as internationally acclaimed baroque flutist Vincent Canciello takes center stage at a black tie gala hosted by the VMO Institute of Art.

Canciello’s masterful performance will transport guests through centuries of musical tradition —all in support of a cause rooted in history and civic legacy: the preservation of the Ellen Stone Building in East Lexington. Built in 1833 as a Lyceum, the Ellen Stone Building is a Greek Revival landmark that once echoed with the voices of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Lucy Stone, and other visionaries.

“Echoes Before Versailles”An intimate farewell salon at VMO Institute of Art, marking the close of Vincent’s residency and celebrating his next chapter: a graduate fellowship in France at one of the world’s leading early music conservatories.

In this special performance, Vincent offers a program that includes work by Marin Marais, and original newly interpreted pieces – continuing his mission to give voice to the breath between the notes.

Presented by the Lexington Enrichment eXchange (LEX). this elegant evening blends cultural Excellence with community purpose.

Get tickets here.

New England Tour de Cure
2025-08-17 07:00 | Lexington Labs, 10 Maguire Road, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02421, United States
The New England Tour de Cure is a fundraising cycling event that benefits the American Diabetes Association. Back in Lexington for the fourth year, the 2025 Tour will take place Sunday, Aug. 17, with a start/finish location at Lexington Labs, 10 Maguire Road, Lexington. Participants in this revolutionary Tour ride to free people from the burden of diabetes by raising funds to support the mission of the ADA that includes research, education, advocacy and community building.

The Tour features routes for everyone including families, starting at 5 miles, there are also 15-, 30-, 62- and 100-mile routes from which to choose. Riders pedal through Lexington and surrounding towns past historic sites such as the Lexington Battle Green and the Old North Bridge in Concord. Along the routes, riders will find, fully stocked rest stops, support vehicles and experienced cyclists serving as ride ambassadors to provide help and encouragement along the way.

After the ride, cyclists can enjoy lunch a the post-ride festival that also includes a beer garden, music, games, and exhibitors related to diabetes, overall health and cycling. There is a registration fee of $10 and a fundraising minimum of $250, ($50 if under 18).

Learn More: www.diabetes.org/tdcnewengland

LexSeeHer Presents: “Spinning HERstory”
2025-08-23 10:00 | Lexington Women’s Monument, 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420, United States
Celebrate 250 years of bold women, girls, and fiber arts with a day full of history, music, colonial games, crafts, food, and family fun!

Highlights of the Day:

Historic Re-enactment: Anna Harrington’s 1769 Spinning Protest

2025 Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony

Singalong of Protest Songs (1775–2025)

Live Performance by Maya Salafia

Children’s Activities and Sheep Petting Zoo

LexSeeHer Marketplace: blanket-making, knit-in, crochet-in, demonstrations, vendors, LexSeeHer merchandise & food trucks

Children’s Activities (10–12:30)Step into the past with Colonial Games like hoop rolling, graces, jack straws, and cup-and-ball—plus corn hole with real corn! Kids can get creative making friendship bracelets, bead jewelry, cup-and-ball toys, and coloring pages. For extra fun, try life-size Scrabble and giant tic-tac-toe! And don’t miss the Sheep Petting Zoo!

Historic Re-enactment (1:00 pm)Travel back to 1769 as we re-enact the day when Anna Harrington rallied her neighbors in a dramatic spinning protest, turning women’s fiber arts into a bold act of resistance. This powerful re-enactment brings history to life and connects Lexington’s past to the present.

Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony (following the Re-enactment)Celebrate the 2025 Visibility Banner Honorees as we shine a spotlight on inspiring women whose leadership, vision, and courage continue to shape our Lexington community today.

Food Trucks to Delight Everyone!Savor the flavors of Golden Grillz BBQ, featuring their famous creamy mac & cheese, and cool off with a sweet treat from our beloved Mo’s Ice Cream Truck. Perfect fuel for a day of history, crafts, and fun!

For more information visit: LexSeeHer.com

Gallery Tour of "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
2025-08-23 11:00 | MA
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 on Saturday August 23 for a free gallery tour that focuses on women’s roles before, during, and after the Revolutionary War. This tour complements the reenactment of the 1769 Lexington spinning protest which will be held at the Women’s Liberty Monument from 10 AM – 3 PM.

Learn more about “Protest & Promise” at https://bit.ly/41YYh34 and the spinning protest reenactment at https://bit.ly/3H6CsIz.

@1775: Boston, London, Paris & Vienna
2025-09-13 19:00 | 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 | MA
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.

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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
