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Tue. Feb. 2nd 2016
Poetry Workshop Led by Alan Feldman
Poetry Workshop Led by Alan FeldmanLocation: Town Hall, Nevins Conference Room (Room113)This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. Each session begins with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets who wish to […]

Tue. Feb. 2nd 2016
PAC Metrowest Announces Auditions for The Wizard of Oz

Thu. Feb. 4th 2016
American Whaling in the Age of Sail
American Whaling in the Age of SailLocation: Town Hall, Blumer RoomGuest Speaker: Dr. Curtis Martin, Professor Emeritus, Merrimack CollegeThis powerpoint presentation is an introduction to the subject, and covers broadly the nature of the whaling industry — the importance of the industry, the whaling crews and their life at sea, the ships and the products […]

Fri. Feb. 5th 2016
The Rafters and Hummingbird Syndicate (at Amazing Things)

Fri. Feb. 5th 2016
Concert Series: Jumpin’ Juba (at Heritage)
Join us for the first free concert of the Heritage 2016 Concert Series:Jumpin’ Juba Friday, February 5th 2016 at 3:15pm. *** Let your rootsey-bluesy side out and join us for this free concert! Jumpin’ Juba (Feb 5) takes a playful spin on New Orleans swamp-rock, classic boogie-woogie, folk, country and Memphis rock & roll. *** […]

Fri. Feb. 5th 2016
Brown Bag Learning Series: Marketing and Public Relations 101 for Organizations and Small Businesses
Brown Bag Learning Series: Marketing and Public Relations 101 for Organizations and Small BusinessesFriday, February 5, 12:00-1:00pmLocation: Edgell Memorial Library, 3 Oak St.Presented by Susan Petroni*Brown Bag Learning Series (Brown Bag Brain Boost)*Join us from 12-1:00pm one Friday a month for an informal lunch time program featuring speakers from local businesses and organizations. A wide […]

Sat. Feb. 6th 2016
The ”Town Meeting” Band (at Amazing Things)
Indie Rock/Americana – influenced by a wide range of musical acts – from Dawes to The Avett Brothers to Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young – when Dean, Tim and the Condon brothers get together it’s nothing short of spectacular. Their songs are original, well written and harmony driven with a real emphasis on musical quality […]

Sat. Feb. 6th 2016
Veterans Acupuncture Care Metrowest
A local group of volunteer acupuncturists is offering free community acupuncture for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. The program addresses issues related to post combat stress such as sleep, anxiety, panic or other mood changes. VAC is located at St. Andrew’s Church 3 Maple St. Framingham MA. The ongoing clinic will be […]

Sun. Feb. 7th 2016
Sunday Concert Series: Omer Quartet
Sunday Concert Series: Omer QuartetSunday, February 7, 3:00pmLocation: Callahan Center, 535 Union Ave.The acclaimed quartet will perform the works of Haydn, Debussy and Bartok.Sponsored in part by The Saul B. and Naomi R. Cohen Foundation and Hammond Residential Real Estate, Metro Credit Union, Whole Foods Market, and Friends of the Framingham Library.

Tue. Feb. 9th 2016
Poetry Workshop Led by Alan Feldman
Poetry Workshop Led by Alan FeldmanTuesday February 9, 7:00-9:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Nevins Conference Room (Room113)This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. Each session begins with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets […]

Tue. Feb. 9th 2016
Main Library Book Club: The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore
Main Library Book Club: The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill LeporeTuesday February 9, 7:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Nevins Conference Room (Room113) Wonder Woman was created in 1941, and reigns as the single most popular female superhero of all time. She also has a secret history. Through methodical research, Lepore unfolds the story of William […]

Wed. Feb. 10th 2016
Andy & Judy in Concert!
Andy & Judy in Concert!Wednesday February 10, 7:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Blumer RoomFolk duo Andy and Judy perform cover versions of songs written by John Prine, Bob Dylan, Ian and Sylvia and Peter, Paul & Mary, as well as a growing list of their original songs. Their close harmonies blend Judy’s evocative alto with Andy’s deep […]

Thu. Feb. 11th 2016
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798) by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1798) by Samuel Taylor ColeridgeThursday, February 11, 7:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Blumer RoomGUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Helen Heineman, President Emerita, FSUThis poetic morality tale, with its great and enchanting verse, has a lesson for all of humanity.*Lifelong Learning Lecture Series*This free Thursday night 7:00pm lecture series is a partnership of Framingham […]

Fri. Feb. 12th 2016
Slambovian Circus Of Dreams (at Amazing Things)
The music of THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS has been variously described as “hillbilly-Floyd,” “folk-pop,” “alt-country, roots-rock,” and “surreal Americana;” a clear indicator of its singularly indescribable uniqueness. Dancing freely between all existing religious and philosophical mythologies, the music is uplifting, empowering, and a lot of fun. *** Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. […]

Fri. Feb. 12th 2016
Friday Night Film: Grandma (2015)
Friday Night Film: Grandma (2015) 79 min R (language and some drug use)Friday February 12, 7:00pmLocation: Callahan Center, 535 Union Ave.A teenager facing an unplanned pregnancy seeks help from her acerbic grandmother, a woman who is long estranged from her daughter. Starring Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner and Marcia Gay Harden. Doors are open 6:30-7:15pm.

Sat. Feb. 13th 2016
Scamps Comedy Presents Kelly MacFarland (at Amazing Things)
Animated, clever, and full of sass, Kelly MacFarland captivates audiences with her charm, and sends them into hysterics with her unique point of view and surprising candor. Along with performing standup in clubs, at colleges and at theaters, she has been featured on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, the TV Guide Channel’s […]

Sat. Feb. 13th 2016
Open House at New McAuliffe Branch Library
On Saturday, February 13 from 1-4 p.m. the public is invited to visit the new branch library, which at nearly 17,000 square feet is almost triple the size of the old McAuliffe in Saxonville.Library staff will conduct tours of the new facility, which is located at 746 Water Street, across the street from Heritage at […]

Sun. Feb. 14th 2016
PAC Metrowest Presents a Free Faculty Recital

Tue. Feb. 16th 2016
Poetry Workshop Led by Bernard Horn
Poetry Workshop Led by Bernard HornTuesday February 16, 7:00-9:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Nevins Conference Room (Room113)This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. Each session begins with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets […]

Wed. Feb. 17th 2016
Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter, With author Kate Clifford Larson
Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter, With author Kate Clifford LarsonWednesday February 17, 7:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Ablondi RoomJoe and Rose Kennedy’s beautiful daughter Rosemary enjoyed all the advantages of her wealthy background, including attending exclusive schools and traveling the world with her high-spirited sisters. But, Rosemary was intellectually disabled, and it was a secret that the […]

Thu. Feb. 18th 2016
Cabaret Germany: Society and Culture in the Weimar Republic (1919-1930)
Cabaret Germany: Society and Culture in the Weimar Republic (1919-1930) Thursday, February 18, 7:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Blumer RoomGUEST SPEAKER: Dr. John Heineman, Professor Emeritus, Boston CollegeA richly-illustrated lecture on the German Republic, analyzing the role of cultural innovations in art, music and literature.*Lifelong Learning Lecture Series*This free Thursday night 7:00pm lecture series is a partnership […]

Fri. Feb. 19th 2016
Rizzuti’s BYOBluegrass Party Open Jam Session
Join us for a post-JoeVal Festival evening of music! We’ll be featuring Spring Hill Rounders followed by Rizzuti’s BYOBluegrass Party open jam session.Spring Hill Rounders is a Bluegrass trio which regularly features one or more guest stars from the exciting New England acoustic scene.

Sat. Feb. 20th 2016
Stefilia’s Little Stones (Carrie Rowan)
Stefilia’s Little Stones provides a melodic, heavenly harmonic, joyfully interactive and musically rich concert experience that people of all ages can’t get enough of. The secret to the success of Carrie Rowan and Adrienne Fawkes is that they are each established singer/songwriters as well as popular children’s performers!

Sat. Feb. 20th 2016
7 Bridges Road (at Amazing Things)
The preeminent New England Eagles Tribute Band. *** Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA 01702 *** (508) 405-2787

Mon. Feb. 22nd 2016
Matinee Film: Suffragette (2015)
Matinee Film: Suffragette (2015) 106 min PG-13 (some intense violence, thematic elements, brief strong language and partial nudity)Monday February 22, 2:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Blumer RoomIn this galvanizing feminist drama, a working-class laundress (Carey Mulligan) in 19th century London becomes radicalized when she meets a brave cadre of women organizing to obtain the vote. Also starring […]

Tue. Feb. 23rd 2016
Poetry Workshop Led by Bernard Horn
Poetry Workshop Led by Bernard HornTuesday February 23, 7:00-9:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Nevins Conference Room (Room113)This drop-in class welcomes serious poets of all ages and levels of experience who would like to participate for one or more sessions. Each session begins with a discussion of a topic in poetry leading to a brief in-class assignment. Poets […]

Thu. Feb. 25th 2016
The Founders Were Not Cowards: Louis Brandeis and Freedom of Speech
The Founders Were Not Cowards: Louis Brandeis and Freedom of SpeechThursday, February 25, 7:00pmLocation: Town Hall, Blumer RoomGUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Dan Breen, Lecturer, Brandeis This year celebrates the 100th anniversary of the nomination of Louis Brandeis to the Supreme Court.*Lifelong Learning Lecture Series*This free Thursday night 7:00pm lecture series is a partnership of Framingham State […]

Fri. Feb. 26th 2016
Amy Fairchild and Susan Cattaneo
Amy Fairchild’s songwriting and vocal expertise make for an interesting and introspective listening experience.Susan Cattaneo blends rock, folk and blues with a healthy dose of country.

Sat. Feb. 27th 2016
Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards & Outrageous Fortune
…crafted melodies and poignant introspective lyrics on guitar, harmonica, ukelele…