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Wed. Mar. 4th 2015
Amazing Comedy-Variety Mique Show (at Amazing Things)
7:30pm, (doors open at 7:00pm_ — Enjoy an evening of comedy, music, magic and more! *** P.E. James headlines the “Amazing Comedy-Variety Mique Show”. Line-up includes (in alphabetical order): Mike Fahey (Stand-up Comic), Joey Friedman (Host), JoJo the Magician (Magician), Peter Gross (Comedy Magician), Michael Keating (Stand-up Comic), Dana Lewis (Musician), Myra MacLeod (Musician), and […]

Thu. Mar. 5th 2015
Student Essay Contest To Benefit Library Foundation at Diner Event
In conjunction with a student essay contest sponsored by the Framingham Public Library’s Homework Center, the Deluxe Depot Diner at 415 Waverly Street will donate 20% of your dinner check on Thursday, March 5 to the Framingham Public Library Foundation.The contest, for both middle school and high school students in Framingham, asks entrants to say […]

Thu. Mar. 5th 2015
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: Who Was the Orphan in the 19th Century?
7:00pm–GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Sarah Mulhall Adelman, Assistant Professor of History, Framingham State University.Most children in 19th-century American orphan asylums and many on orphan trains in fact had a living parent and siblings who remained at home. This talk explores how and why some children were separated from their families. ***LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURE SERIES***This free lecture […]

Fri. Mar. 6th 2015
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical Performance
The Performing Arts Center of MetroWest (PAC) is pleased to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee featuring a cast of students in grades 7-12 from the MetroWest area on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 pm at Amazing Things Arts Center, […]

Fri. Mar. 6th 2015
Friday Night Film: The Theory of Everything (2014) 123 min PG-13

Sat. Mar. 7th 2015
Eric Dittleman – Dinner and Show (at Temple Beth Am)
From the America’s Got Talent Stage, Temple Beth Am Presents An evening with Eric Dittleman – Mind reader with a comedic flair! Saturday, March 7, 2015 Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant St., Framingham. *** Tickets – $45 per person. *** Doors open at 6:45pm *** Dinner catered by The Villa Restaurant, dessert and soda included. […]

Sat. Mar. 7th 2015
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
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 […]

Sat. Mar. 7th 2015
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical Performance
The Performing Arts Center of MetroWest (PAC) is pleased to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee featuring a cast of students in grades 7-12 from the MetroWest area on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 pm at Amazing Things Arts Center, […]

Sun. Mar. 8th 2015
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Musical Performance
The Performing Arts Center of MetroWest (PAC) is pleased to present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee featuring a cast of students in grades 7-12 from the MetroWest area on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 pm at Amazing Things Arts Center, […]

Tue. Mar. 10th 2015
Main Library Book Club: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
7:00pm–Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction, the book chronicles the social and personal struggles of Ifemelu, a Nigerian immigrant who surmounts the challenges of racism and culture shock by eventually launching an audacious blog in which she explores what she calls Racial Disorder Syndrome. Led by Ruth Winett. Framingham Public Library, […]

Thu. Mar. 12th 2015
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: The Middle East at the Cross Roads
7:00pm–GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Amal Hamada, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Cairo Univ. & American Univ. in Cairo, Egypt. A Fulbright Scholar in residence at Framingham State University. Dr. Hamada will shed light on the aspects of despair and the sources of optimism facing the Middle East that are often ignored.***LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURE SERIES*** This […]

Fri. Mar. 13th 2015
DON’T TOUCH THAT DIAL! Live 1940s Radio-on-Stage
Comedy! Mystery! Suspense! Don’t miss this fun and unique show! — Join Framingham Community Theater as we transport you to the 1940′s for an evening ’round the family radio. Each performance of “Don’t Touch That Dial” recreates attending a studio broadcast by combining live and recorded sound effects, music, and actors reading from classic scripts. […]

Sat. Mar. 14th 2015
Plymouth Church Hosts Evening of Magic
On Saturday, March 14, The Plymouth Church in Framingham is proud to host “An Evening of Magic,” featuring Magician Evan Northrup and MC John Davin, to benefit the Africa Exchange Project. The evening begins at 6:00 p.m. and includes an Africa-themed dinner, a fabulous magic show, storytelling, prizes, and much more. Tickets are $30 per […]

Sat. Mar. 14th 2015
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
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 […]

Sat. Mar. 14th 2015
DON’T TOUCH THAT DIAL! Live 1940s Radio-on-Stage
Comedy! Mystery! Suspense! Don’t miss this fun and unique show! — Join Framingham Community Theater as we transport you to the 1940′s for an evening ’round the family radio. Each performance of “Don’t Touch That Dial” recreates attending a studio broadcast by combining live and recorded sound effects, music, and actors reading from classic scripts. […]

Sun. Mar. 15th 2015
SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: Cellist Sam Ou and pianist Chi-Chen Wu
3:00pm–Cellist Sam Ou and pianist Chi-Chen Wu perform the works of Beethoven, Schumann and Rachmaninoff. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance. Sponsored in part by the Friends of the Framingham Library, the Metro Credit Union and Morton J. Shuman, attorney-at-law. Refreshments. Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Costin Room.

Wed. Mar. 18th 2015
My Fair Lady: A Preview of the New Wellesley Players’ Production
7:00pm–A behind-the-scenes look at preparing The Wellesley Players’ production of Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady, for its April 10-19 run at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown. Director Celia Couture and Music Director Art Finstein will give you an inside glimpse into the creative process, and will preview this iconic show in […]

Thu. Mar. 19th 2015
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: Climate Disruption: A Braided Tale
7:00pm–GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Vandana Singh, Associate Professor, Physics and Earth Sciences, Framingham State University. This is the scientific story of climate change, intertwined with an account of the human story, including the speaker’s own journey of learning and transformation. ***LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURE SERIES*** This free lecture series is a collaboration of Framingham State University and […]

Fri. Mar. 20th 2015
I, Lalla: A spring celebration with gentle yoga, live music and mystical poetry
7:00 pm — You are invited to an exquisite candlelit evening of spoken poetry, music and yoga on, Friday, March 20th at 7:00pm. *** Join Jennifer Sundeen and John Calabria as we celebrate the poetry of Lal Ded, the 14th century Shaivite mystic from Kashmir, whose unconventional and profound devotion to our divine nature is […]

Fri. Mar. 20th 2015
Legacy Night at Loring Arena
Free Skating Event for All! *** Join the Loring Arena Legacy Foundation on Friday, March 20th… We’re Bringin’ Back the Friday Night Skate! *** The Friday Night Skate was a weekly get-together that a lot of us remember from our childhood & teenage years. The time has come to do it again… so dust off […]

Sat. Mar. 21st 2015
Heritage Craft Fair 2015 (at Keefe Tech)
Heritage Chorale’s 42nd Annual Craft Fair at Keefe Tech, 750 Winter St in Framingham, on Saturday, March 21st, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. *** Over 115 crafters will display their creations – pottery, food, glass, paintings, candies, greeting cards, baby clothes, woodworking and more! Delicious food, home-baked desserts and snacks will be available for purchase in […]

Sat. Mar. 21st 2015
Troop 12 Pancake Breakfast (at Plymouth Church)
7:30am ’til 11:00am — Troop 12’s 35th Annual Pancake Breakfast Extravaganza, Saturday, March 21, 2015 *** Menu includes: pancakes, ham, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. *** Tickets may be purchased at the door. $5 adults, $4 for seniors and children under 11. *** ALL ARE WELCOME!! *** Held at: Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Road, Old […]

Sat. Mar. 21st 2015
You Must Read This!
10:00am–Looking for a good book? Join other readers in this informal book chat. Participants have the opportunity to share with the group a book or two they have enjoyed. Everyone leaves with a list of recommended titles. To see what was reviewed at previous meetings, please click here. Refreshments.Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Trustees […]

Sat. Mar. 21st 2015
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
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 […]

Sat. Mar. 21st 2015
Framingham Library Book Sale
Book Sale at the Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, on Saturday, March 21, 10 am – 3 pm; members of the Friends of the Library can enter at 9:30. Shop the wide variety of bargain books: fiction, biographies, travel, classics, children’s literature, and more. Stock up on DVDs, CDs, videos, and books on CD. […]

Sat. Mar. 21st 2015
Spring 2015 Comedy Series with headliner Bob Siebel

Wed. Mar. 25th 2015
My Wife, Abigail Adams, the First Modern American Woman
7:00pm–With historical reenactor George Baker as President John Adams. George Baker gives a witty and inspiring performance from the perspective of President John Adams. He talks with affection and humor about his wife, Abigail Adams, who made the Adams family prosperous through her skills and ingenuity. Theirs was a 53 year marriage of equals who […]

Thu. Mar. 26th 2015
Lifelong Learning Lecture Series: What Happens After We Die?
7:00pm–GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Rifat Sonsino, Rabbi Emeritus, and Adjunct Professor of Theology, Boston College. Dr. Sonsino will discuss different philosophical scenarios outlined in our Western culture. ***LIFELONG LEARNING LECTURE SERIES*** This free lecture series is a collaboration of Framingham State University and Framingham Public Library. The series is funded in part by the Framingham Cultural […]

Sat. Mar. 28th 2015
Veterans Acupuncture Care (VAC)
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 […]