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Sun. May. 1st 2016
Loren and Mark with Amanda Maffei opening (at Amazing Things)
“…a unique musical chemistry and stage presence seldom found among musicians…stunning guitar instrumentals…” Guitar playing like you’ve never heard before! Opening for Loren and Mark is Amanda Maffei. *** Amazing Things Arts Center, 160 Hollis St. Framingham, MA 01702 *** (508) 405-2787

Sun. May. 1st 2016
Drop Into Art: Storytelling

Sun. May. 1st 2016
Library Book Sale (at Christa McAuliffe Branch)
1:00-4:00pm — Please stop by the Christa McAuliffe Branch Library (746 Water Street, Framingham, MA) for a special book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Though smaller than the Main library sales, we will have a wide array of good quality books at our always-low prices. See you there!

Sun. May. 1st 2016
Jewelry Fashion Showcase to Benefit Framingham Public Library Foundation

Tue. May. 3rd 2016
Book Discussion: The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

Fri. May. 6th 2016
Porch Party Mamas
“…these Boston area musicians and singer/songwriters decided to combine their individual talents and create their own brand of Urban Folk, Country and Blues.” ***At Amazing Things***

Fri. May. 6th 2016
Friday Night Film: The Martian (2015) 144 min PG-13

Fri. May. 6th 2016
Brown Bag Learning Series
Brown Bag Learning Series – Basics of Self-defense and Safety, Presented by Debi Nau. Friday, May 6, 12:00-1:00pm, Christa McAuliffe Branch Library, Community Room. Self-defense and safety techniques are important life skills that can benefit everyone. Learn how to empower and protect yourself with basic, easy to remember, yet extremely effective techniques for some of […]

Fri. May. 6th 2016
Church Rummage Sale, Plant Sale, and Bake Sale
The Plymouth Church in Framingham is delighted to invite the entire community to its annual Perennial Plant Sale, Rummage Sale, and Bake Sale. Co-sponsored by The Plymouth Church Outreach Council and Women’s Fellowship, all three sales will take place at the church on 87 Edgell Road in Framingham, Friday, May 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 […]

Sat. May. 7th 2016
Stephilia’s Little Stones (at Amazing Things)
Stefilia’s Little Stones …a melodic, heavenly harmonic, joyfully interactive experience that people of all ages can’t get enough of. “…Carrie Rowan and Adrienne Fawkes…are each established singer/songwriters as well as popular children’s performers!” Being the best of friends and moms themselves, also lends to playful and witty banter between toe tapping tunes. *** Amazing Things […]

Sat. May. 7th 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 […]

Sat. May. 7th 2016
Advocates See Me 5K Race/Walk (starts in Hopkinton)
3rd Annual Advocates 5K See Me 5K Run/Walk. *** Join the Race Saturday May 7th 2016. Kids Dash at 10:30am, 5K at 11:00am. *** Hopkinton State Park, 164 Cedar Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748 *** For more onfo or to register, click link below. *** Questions? Contact: Joleen RaceDirector@Advocates.org or phone 508-808-1272, (Fax 508-628-7327) *** Proceeds […]

Sat. May. 7th 2016
Railroad House Band
Not strictly a Bluegrass band, the…Band plays a range of material that…pulls in Jazz, Country, Rock, and Blues, and it doesn’t stop there! ***At Amazing Things***

Sat. May. 7th 2016
Indoor Yard Sale at Barbieri Elementary School
Rain or shine, come shop from 9:00am ’til 2:00pm on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 *** Find GREAT DEALS on: clothing, shoes, household items, sports equipment, books, toys, games, costumes, jewelry, DVDs and much more! *** BAG SALE will be held from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Purchase a bag for a small price and fill it up to maximize […]

Sat. May. 7th 2016
Church Rummage Sale, Plant Sale, and Bake Sale
The Plymouth Church in Framingham is delighted to invite the entire community to its annual Perennial Plant Sale, Rummage Sale, and Bake Sale. Co-sponsored by The Plymouth Church Outreach Council and Women’s Fellowship, all three sales will take place at the church on 87 Edgell Road in Framingham, Friday, May 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 […]

Wed. May. 11th 2016
Film: Fly Away Home (1996) 107 min PG

Wed. May. 11th 2016
Natick Labs Presents Food in Outer Space

Thu. May. 12th 2016
Smithsonian Observatory’s Chandra X-ray Center Telescope (Grades 6+)

Thu. May. 12th 2016
Carnival!! Rides!! Games!! (at Pinefield Shopping Center)
May 12th-15th. Thursday & Friday: 6-10 pm; Saturday: 1-10 pm; Sunday: 1-6 pm. Framingham Rotary Club is sponsoring a Spring Carnival for families & children, with rides and games. Come and enjoy. NO ADMISSION CHARGE. Cost per ride varies from 3 or 4 tickets to 6. Food & games are separate. A portion of the […]

Fri. May. 13th 2016
The Bird Mancini Band and Jenee Halstead
The Bird Mancini Band is a cosmopolitan fusion of blues-tinged rock, Latin-flavored bossa nova, country-folk balladry…Critically acclaimed and ASCAP/Boston Music Award nominees, Jenee Halstead “…wonderfully evocative lyrical imagery, delivered with such a compelling voice…”*** At Amazing Things***

Fri. May. 13th 2016
Carnival!! Rides!! Games!! (at Pinefield Shopping Center)
May 12th-15th. Friday: 6-10 pm; Saturday: 1-10 pm; Sunday: 1-6 pm. Framingham Rotary Club is sponsoring a Spring Carnival for families & children, with rides and games. Come and enjoy. NO ADMISSION CHARGE. Cost per ride varies from 3 or 4 tickets to 6. Food & games are separate. A portion of the proceeds help […]

Sat. May. 14th 2016
Patron’s Party and Celebration
Come and start the Framingham History Center’s 14th House Tour weekend off with an elegant dinner in a post and beam barn artfully decorated by the homeowner who is an award winning designer. Guests are also invited to tour the adjoining Amos Gates house built ca. 1730 which has been restored and filled with unique […]

Sat. May. 14th 2016
Talk By Acclaimed Author and Historian David McCullough
He’s won the Pulitzer Prize twice, the National Book Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and his best-selling books have been read by millions of people and made into an acclaimed film and television mini-series.Author and historian David McCullough will be in Framingham on Saturday, May 14 to speak about his book The Wright […]

Sat. May. 14th 2016
Carnival!! Rides!! Games!! (at Pinefield Shopping Center)
May 12th-15th. Saturday: 1-10 pm; Sunday: 1-6 pm. Framingham Rotary Club is sponsoring a Spring Carnival for families & children, with rides and games. Come and enjoy. NO ADMISSION CHARGE. Cost per ride varies from 3 or 4 tickets to 6. Food & games are separate. A portion of the proceeds help fund Rotary community […]

Sun. May. 15th 2016
Framingham History Center House Tour
The Framingham History Center is very excited to bring back their house tour in 2016! This year, we will be presenting homes which span four centuries of Framingham life. This year’s house tour sites range from a nearly untouched 1696 home (first period), to a 1790 (federal style) restoration, an 1812 boardinghouse to a 1980s […]

Sun. May. 15th 2016
Donna Lee and Patsy Cline
Donna returns with her wildly popular tribute to Queen of Country Music! A great take! *** At Amazing Things ***

Sun. May. 15th 2016
Choosing Happiness, Heart, and Hope in the Modern Age (at Open Spirit)
4:00pm – 5:30pm, Join Linda Miller for this informative presentation and discussion. If the modern world’s got you down, come learn simple practices for everyday calm and long-term resilience. Using humor and story, Linda Miller brings together lessons from brain science and spirit to teach practical skills that increase happiness and ease, while strengthening you […]

Sun. May. 15th 2016
Carnival!! Rides!! Games!! (at Pinefield Shopping Center)
May 12th-15th. (Last Day) Sunday: 1-6 pm. Framingham Rotary Club is sponsoring a Spring Carnival for families & children, with rides and games. Come and enjoy. NO ADMISSION CHARGE. Cost per ride varies from 3 or 4 tickets to 6. Food & games are separate. A portion of the proceeds help fund Rotary community service […]

Sun. May. 15th 2016
Dedication Celebration for New Christa McAuliffe Branch Library in Nobscot
On Sunday, May 15 from 1-3:30 p.m. the public is invited to a dedication celebration with library staff, town and state officials, and members of Christa McAuliffe’s family. Framingham Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 929 will raise an American flag that flew over NASA headquarters on the flag pole the VFW donated to the library.Refreshments […]

Thu. May. 19th 2016
Robots on the Run (Grades 6 – 8)

Fri. May. 20th 2016
Paul Rishell and Annie Raines with Marylou Ferrante
Paul and Annie are equally passionate about their craft and devoted to the study and performance of a wide range of blues styles.Marylou Ferrante was described by music critic and writer, Daniel Gewertz, in the Boston Herald, as the Bay State’s finest female acoustic blues interpreter. ***At Amazing Things***

Sat. May. 21st 2016
Women’s Fashion Show & Full Tea
Framingham Union Aid Association is holding a fundraiser to subsidize our annual grants award program. Since 1998 the FUAA has awarded approximately 30 grants per year for health related projects, totaling over $1.3 million. *** Come join a fun day of fashion and tea luncheon. *** Raffle items! *** Tickets: $30.00 *** FUAA is registered […]

Sat. May. 21st 2016
The Nine-Eleven Band
“The Nine Eleven Band (formally James Montgomery & Friends) joined forces in 2001 in light of the 9/11 attacks. Co-founder and drummer Pete Hackel who lost family member Paige Farley-Hackel on American Flight #11 puts it this way “To try and turn the tragedy of September 11th into something positive was paramount. ***At Amazing Things***

Sat. May. 21st 2016
Walkalong Gliders (All Ages)

Sat. May. 21st 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 […]

Fri. May. 27th 2016
Philippe Crettien Quartet w/RiversSchool Big Band
The personalities and skills within this quartet facilitate the perfect collaboration to create and execute original music..Opening for the Quartet is the Rivers School Jazz Band. *** AT AMAZING THINGS ***

Sat. May. 28th 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 […]