Trivia Night at 99 Restaurant

January 23, 2020, All Day @ 99 Restaurant

Play trivia every Thursday night @99restaurantandpubFramingham for a chance to win prizes!

McAuliffe Book Discussion: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

January 23, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

In this stunning West-African inspired debut novel, Zélie has one chance to restore the magic to Orisha. With the aid of her brother and a rogue princess, she must outrun and outwit the crown prince who would eradicate magic forever. But her powers and her feelings may be the greatest danger of all. Led by Danielle Barney.

Weekly Storycraft at the Main Library

January 23, 2020, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM @ Framingham Public Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and a thematic craft. Ages 3-5.

Bagged + Bordered: Juried Illustration Exhibit

January 23, 2020, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ atac

Gallery160 presents Bagged & Bordered #drawthisway a juried illustration exhibit. The show is on display from January 17th - February 15th, 2020 Free and open to the public! Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm-6pm. Firehouse galleries are also open to ticket holders during performances.

Spark Lab: Bath Bombs

January 23, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Framingham Public Library

It’s Treat Yo’ Self month in the Spark Lab, so we’re going to make bath bombs! You’ll get to mix your own batch to take home with you, and even learn a little chemistry when I teach you how to mix them so they explode in water. Grades 6-12

Bagged + Bordered: Juried Illustration Exhibit Opening Reception

January 23, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ atac

Gallery160 presents Bagged & Bordered #drawthisway a juried illustration exhibit The show is on display from January 17th - February 15th, 2020 Join the artists for their opening reception in Gallery160. Light refreshments will be available. Free and open to the public! Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm-6pm. Firehouse galleries are also open to ticket holders during performances.

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

January 23, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our Play Space. Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm Preschool ages.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia

January 23, 2020, 7:00 PM @ Springdale Barrel Room

Open Blues Jam - Live Music at The 4's Sports Pub

January 23, 2020, 7:30 PM @ The 4's Sports Pub

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

January 24, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our Play Space. Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm Preschool ages.

Bagged + Bordered: Juried Illustration Exhibit

January 24, 2020, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ atac

Gallery160 presents Bagged & Bordered #drawthisway a juried illustration exhibit. The show is on display from January 17th - February 15th, 2020 Free and open to the public! Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm-6pm. Firehouse galleries are also open to ticket holders during performances.

Steven Chagnon Live at Exhibit 'A' Brewing

January 24, 2020, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Exhibit 'A' Brewing

Steven Chagnon live at Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company!

Live DJ Music at Taqueria Mexico

January 24, 2020, 9:00 PM @ Tacqueria Mexico

Weekly Group Runs with Greater Framingham Running Club

January 25, 2020, 8:00 AM @ Cushing Memorial Park

Meet friends for FREE clinics and weekly meet-ups! Anyone interested in completing their first 5K, runners who want to improve speed or increase distance, runners interested in building a regular routine, anyone new to running who could benefit from a group setting, runners who would like to learn technique/skills, previous couch to 5K participants - all are welcome! Questions? Email Coach Kendra Howard (clubkcoaching@gmail.com) or Mark Goldschmidt (mag2170@aol.com)

Decorative Furniture Painting DIY Workshop

January 25, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Captiva Home

Curious about how to approach a furniture painting project? Want to learn some new finishes to create gorgeous pieces? This workshop is all about giving you an opportunity to explore the Dixie Belle paint, try new products & build some confidence to transform your home! We'll work with sample boards to allow you to try a few products & techniques... You'll learn the basics of: -Painting a basic, one color finish -How to Top Coat -How to Glaze -How to Wax -How to use Guilding Wax Have a project in mind? Be sure to bring photos so I can help you plan for success & create the masterpiece you're envisioning!

Drop-In Knitting

January 25, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Framingham Public Library

Unwind with your knitting and your crocheting at the library! Share tips, conversation, and a love of making. Drop in for a little while or for the whole time. Instruction is provided if needed. Bring your own materials, although we do have some tools to get you started. Meets every Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Barrel Room Yoga at Springdale Beer

January 25, 2020, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM @ Springdale Beer

Barrel Room Yoga provides an opportunity to use mindful movement and breathing to reduce stress, invigorate the body, and create a clarity of mind. Drawn back to the present moment, can enhance the beer tasting experience allowing you to notice and appreciate the subtle nuances of our barrel-aged beer. Erica Tharp of Common Ground Yoga will guide students through a harmonious flow with graceful and deliberate movements paired with breath for an embodied yoga experience. Appropriate for all-levels of yoga experience. Class is $15 per person and includes a pint of beer following practice; cash or credit at the door. Please bring your own yoga mat (and props if your personal practice requires, I.e. blocks/straps/blankets). We can't wait to see you there!

Women's Learn to Climb Class

January 25, 2020, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM @ REI

Join REI to learn the fundamentals of rock climbing in the hands-on, women focused indoor experience. We'll focus on building the skills you need to continue your climbing journey, including proper belay techniques to keep your fellow climbers protected while they're off the ground. We'll cover necessary knots and give you the chance to practice basic climbing techniques, with some personalized instruction along the way. REI will provide all of the necessary climbing equipment for this great first-time experience.

Cross Country Classic Ski Waxing Workshop

January 25, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ REI

Make the most of your trip to the trails this winter with well waxed cross country skis! Classic (diagonal stride style) skis, even "waxless," should be glide waxed in zones for the best performance before hitting the trails. In this hands-on workshop you'll learn about the kick and glide zones, how to choose the best wax for the conditions, and how to quickly wax your skis to make the most of your day on the snow. Bring your own set of classic cross country skis, and leave with a freshly waxed base so you're all set to get back out onto the snow. No prior experience needed.

Storytime and Activities Featuring How to Catch a Dragon

January 25, 2020, 11:00 AM @ Barnes & Noble

Celebrate Lunar New Year with this fun Storytime! The wily dragon will have to avoid trap after trap as the kids run through paper lanterns, red envelopes, fireworks, and more! Join us and color your own paper lantern to take home.

Meet author Jim Fini

January 25, 2020, 12:00 PM @ Barnes & Noble

Local author Jim Fini will share his book, Locally Grown: The Art of Sustainable Government.

Women's Winter Camping Workshop

January 25, 2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ REI

Camping in the winter gives you year-round access to natural spaces, and the beautiful calm that comes with the coldest nights. In this hands-on workshop you'll get experience managing the freezing temperatures and staying comfortable outside in the cold. You'll get tips and tricks for setting up camp in the winter and sleeping warm, even on the chilliest of nights. All gear is provided. No experiences necessary.

Building Boom Afternoon

January 25, 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Explore your artistic nature, problem solve and engage in play with the deceptively simple KEVA planks and our new Q-Ba-Maze marble run set. Come amaze us with your creations! Ages 5+

Framingham High School Resiliency for Life Awareness/Fundraising Gala

January 25, 2020, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Framingham Elks Lodge

This will be a fun night out to celebrate and help support the students in the Resiliency for Life Program. We will have raffles, a silent auction, and a live auction. Tickets are $25. The ticket price includes a buffet dinner from TJ’s in Ashland. Please don’t miss this great event! Help us raise funds to provide programming, transportation, therapy co-pays, and field trips for challenged students who receive social, emotional, and academic support through the Resiliency for Life program at Framingham High School. We enable students to persevere, thrive and lead productive lives.

Live Music: Fire in the Field at Exhibit 'A' Brewing

January 25, 2020, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Exhibit 'A' Brewing

Y Night at YMCA

January 25, 2020, 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM @ Metrowest YMCA

Grades 5-8, Saturdays 7-9:45pm Saturday Nights throughout the School year the MetroWest YMCA hosts Y-Night! Come hangout with old friends and make new friends! Play a game of basketball, or swim in our heated swimming pool! This program is available to all students in grades 5 through 8 and runs from 7:00pm through 9:45pm. The program is free for members of the Framingham YMCA and is $7 for non-members.

Live Music with Philippe Crettien Quartet

January 25, 2020, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ atac

Philippe Crettien, born in the South of France, son of French diplomats grew up primarily in North Africa, The United States and England. Raised in a musical family was exposed at a young age to an eclectic array of music. Studied piano and the alto saxophone in High School while attending the French Lycee in London. After listening to John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter and Sonny Rollins switched to the tenor saxophone. Attended Berklee College of Music and earned a BA in Professional music. Studied with Andy MGee, Joe Allard, Joe Viola, Charles Banacos, Jerry Bergonzi, Kenny Werner and Hal Crook. After graduating Berklee College of music performed and recorded with Blues Singer Jelly Belly, Trudy Silver, Bill Lowe, John Medeski, Andy Jaffe, Mario Pavone, Bob Gullotti, Andre Jaume, Rick Pekham, and Dave Zinno, among others. Recorded three CD’s as a leader. Artistic director of the Toulon International jazz festival and director of the Toulon Jazz festival workshops 1991-2000.

Concert: La Bek Accompanied by Jack Perricone

January 26, 2020, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

La Bek is a terrific performer, a singer of songs ranging from the Great American Songbook to deep-down blues to original songs written by her husband, Jack Perricone, as well as their daughter, Sonya Rae Taylor. La Bek (Rebecca Perricone) is also a skilled actress and is a Professor at Berklee College of Music; Jack was Chair of Berklee’s innovative Songwriting Department for 27 years and is the author of two books on songwriting. La Bek has released four CDs. Her latest is With You, For You. It contains a diverse collection of styles that include a tango-based/Astor Piazzolla-influenced treatment of songs from the Great American Songbook, blues based songs and originals from Sonya Rae Taylor and Jack Perricone.

Restorative Yoga

January 26, 2020, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM @ Mystic Fitness Yoga Studio

Spectacular Sunday Night Series-- January 26th-- Restorative Yoga with Marybeth Croci. Please bring a pillow and a blanket with you to this highly restorative and relaxing practice.

Weekly Storytime

January 27, 2020, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate storie and school readiness activities. Ages 2-4

Kids & Teens Learn to Sew

January 27, 2020, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Learn how to hand sew your own colorful bird bookmark with Svetlana. All materials provided. Registration required.* *Call 508-532-5636 x5 or drop by the McAuliffe Children’s Desk to register before the program. Ages 7-16.

Community Puzzle Swap!

January 27, 2020, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

What to do with jigsaw puzzles you’ve completed? Swap them! Bring your puzzles to exchange with others. No puzzle to swap? Come anyway; there are always extras for you to take. All ages and levels welcome.

Drop-in Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe Branch Library

January 28, 2020, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Tuesdays 10:00-10:30am Ages 0-2 with an adult. Come sing and play with words, rhyme and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. This informal program for babies and their parents/caregivers runs about 20 minutes and introduces the pleasures of the library to your baby or toddler.

Bagged + Bordered: Juried Illustration Exhibit

January 28, 2020, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ atac

Gallery160 presents Bagged & Bordered #drawthisway a juried illustration exhibit. The show is on display from January 17th - February 15th, 2020 Free and open to the public! Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm-6pm. Firehouse galleries are also open to ticket holders during performances.

McAuliffe Craft: Winter Windows

January 28, 2020, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Brighten your windows with some translucent paper decorations! Make a star, or a snowflake, or whatever else you’d like, as long as it involves paper and glue. Grades 6-12

Annual Juried Student Exhibition Reception at FSU

January 28, 2020, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ Framingham State University, Mazmanian Gallery

Mazmanian Gallery presents a juried exhibition of Framingham State University student work. This year the works will be selected through an open call process by guest juror, Sam Toabe, curator from UMass Boston’s University Hall Gallery.

Drop-In Knitting

January 29, 2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Framingham Public Library

Unwind with your knitting and your crocheting at the library! Share tips, conversation, and a love of making. Drop in for a little while or for the whole time. Instruction is provided if needed. Bring your own materials, although we do have some tools to get you started. Meets every Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Bagged + Bordered: Juried Illustration Exhibit

January 29, 2020, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ atac

Gallery160 presents Bagged & Bordered #drawthisway a juried illustration exhibit. The show is on display from January 17th - February 15th, 2020 Free and open to the public! Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm-6pm. Firehouse galleries are also open to ticket holders during performances.

Neighbor Night - Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest

January 29, 2020, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Springdale Beer Co.

Join us for Neighbor Night supporting Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest! More info on the organization can be found at: http://www.bgcmetrowest.org/ Neighbor Night at the Springdale Barrel Room is an opportunity for us to partner with local charitable organizations and provide a space for them to raise both awareness and money for their cause while enjoying a pint of local craft beer. In addition to the fundraising efforts by our partnering charitable organization, Springdale will donate $1 from each pint of a designated beer sold throughout the week to that week’s Neighbor Night cause.

Literacy Unlimited: English as a Second Language (ESOL) Tutor Training

January 29, 2020, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Join us for an information session to learn about becoming an ESOL tutor! Training for new volunteers starts February 5. More information here: https://framinghamlibrary.org/literacy/our-program/become-a-tutor

Spark Lab: Lego Star Wars Club

January 29, 2020, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Do you love Star Wars? Do you love engineering? Come and help us put together our brand new Lego Droid kit. You will be able to build various droids including R2-D2! Once the droids are built we will be able to use our iPads and go on exciting missions. Ages 8+

Beautiful Beginnings Maternity Tours

January 29, 2020, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM @ MetroWest Medical Center

We invite all expectant parents to join us for a tour of our beautiful birth center to prepare for the birth of their baby. While this tour is free, we ask that you please register in advance by calling 844-319-4217!

Conversations with the Curator – Framingham’s Top 10

January 29, 2020, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Framingham History Center - Edgell Memorial Library

When a new exhibit opens, visitors take in what the Curator has meticulously set before them, but what they don’t see are the hours of research and installation that went into it. Join FHC curator Stacen Goldman to learn about the process of exhibition development for Framingham’s Top 10. Take half an hour to tour the exhibit at your own pace before meeting with Stacen for an informal 30 minute conversation. Free/FHC Members and children under 18, $5/adults, $2 for FSU students

Framingham Makerspace Tour

January 29, 2020, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Framingham Makerspace

Hi , what is going on: You know, the usual . Look at lots of cool machinery. CNC tormach, CNC Wood router, Laser cutter and more. Hear and see what we members build, like dragon eggs, fire breathing dragons, embroidered bath room towels and more.

Trivia Night at 99 Restaurant

January 30, 2020, All Day @ 99 Restaurant

Play trivia every Thursday night @99restaurantandpubFramingham for a chance to win prizes!

Weekly Storycraft at the Main Library

January 30, 2020, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM @ Framingham Public Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and a thematic craft. Ages 3-5.

Bagged + Bordered: Juried Illustration Exhibit

January 30, 2020, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ atac

Gallery160 presents Bagged & Bordered #drawthisway a juried illustration exhibit. The show is on display from January 17th - February 15th, 2020 Free and open to the public! Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm-6pm. Firehouse galleries are also open to ticket holders during performances.

Partnerships for Rare Plant Management Class

January 30, 2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Garden in the Woods

For Natural Heritage Programs and partners, tracking rare plant populations is challenging due to lack of resources, personnel, and feasibility. Ecological Programs Coordinator, Bud Sechler, explains Native Plant Trust’s process of prioritizing management projects with Natural Heritage Programs in each New England state, and gives examples of on-going collaborations. We will discuss ways to improve the management of rare plant populations.

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

January 30, 2020, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our Play Space. Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm Preschool ages.

Hiking in the White Mountains

January 30, 2020, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ REI

Join REI staff to learn about the basics of hiking in the White Mountains. Well talk about our favorite destinations in the White Mountains and what you should bring. This session will review planning your next hike and what to bring with you to help make your adventure a success along with local tips.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia

January 30, 2020, 7:00 PM @ Springdale Barrel Room

Open Blues Jam - Live Music at The 4's Sports Pub

January 30, 2020, 7:30 PM @ The 4's Sports Pub

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

January 31, 2020, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our Play Space. Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm Preschool ages.

Bagged + Bordered: Juried Illustration Exhibit

January 31, 2020, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ atac

Gallery160 presents Bagged & Bordered #drawthisway a juried illustration exhibit. The show is on display from January 17th - February 15th, 2020 Free and open to the public! Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm-6pm. Firehouse galleries are also open to ticket holders during performances.

Live Music with Motel Black and Chad Gosselin at Exhibit A Brewing

January 31, 2020, 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ Exhibit 'A' Brewing

Motel Black and Chad Gosselin roll into Exhibit A Brewing in Framingham, MA for a special live performance. Come by for some excellent brews and a night of live music.

Open Mic Night Hosted by Centre Music House

January 31, 2020, 6:30 PM @ Sofa Cafe

Join us on the last Friday of (almost) every month for a totally free, totally open musical event where anybody and everybody is welcome to perform. No pressure, though! Plenty of people come to watch and enjoy the music... ...And the food! Sofá Café has a huge menu of delicious food and drinks. So come on by, bring your family, your friends, and your music (if you're willing), and have some fun! This is a "show-up and sign-up" event.

Ignite - Glow Night at Launch for 6th-12 graders

January 31, 2020, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ Launch Framingham

IGNITE is coming to Launch Framingham! This event is three hours of live music, special effects, blackout lighting, glow paint and accessories, and more. ONLY for 6th-12th graders. Featuring: -Live music by DJ MAKBEATZ -Free glow face painting -Free glow necklaces/bracelets -Unlimited laser tag -All you can eat pizza Get your tickets online early - WE WILL SELL OUT!

Live Music with Playing Dead

January 31, 2020, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ atac

Playing Dead is a Grateful Dead tribute featuring former members of Dark Star Orchestra, Slipknot!, and Uncle John's Band. Their marathon sets feature music and jams from the entire Grateful Dead catalog. Playing Dead faithfully recreates the experience of a live Grateful Dead concert. The music of The Grateful Dead is a complex stew of different styles of music including rock, blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass and more. Their improvisational style and large repertoire guaranteed that every musical performance would be unique. Every Playing Dead show is equally unique featuring different set lists each night and exciting improvisational jams.

Live DJ Music at Taqueria Mexico

January 31, 2020, 9:00 PM @ Tacqueria Mexico