Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

April 10, 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.

Open Studios at The Mill Contemporary Art Studios

April 10, 2020, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ The Mill Contemporary Art Studios

Second Fridays OPEN STUDIOS, monthly Art Event 6-9PM . Come visit The Mill Contemporary Art, our new and expanding group of over 20 artists located in Saxonville Mills, BUILDING ONE. Enjoy the Art and a conversation with the artists in their studios.

Live Music with Savasha

April 10, 2020, 9:00 PM @ China Gourmet

Winners at the 2018 New England Music Awards!

Weekly Group Runs with Greater Framingham Running Club

April 11, 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)

Drop-In Knitting

April 11, 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.

EGGciting Event

April 11, 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Y Night at YMCA

April 11, 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.

Weekly Storytime

April 13, 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

Live Music with Entwyned Ensemble at FSU

April 13, 2020, 1:30 PM @ Framingham State University, Heineman Ecumenical Center

Entwyned Ensemble are three talented musicians who specialize in music from about 1600 - 1750 played on reproduction historical instruments. Dee Hansen (Baroque and Renaissance Flute, Harp, Baroque Guitar), Neal Humphreys (Viola da Gamba), and Eric Hansen (Lutes) make up this gifted trio you won’t want to miss!

Parent Support Groups - Wayside Youth and Family Support Network

April 14, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Wayside Metrowest Community Services

Wayside's Parent Partnership Program holds weekly support groups on a variety of topics based on input from parents and current issues they are facing.

Drop-in Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe Branch Library

April 14, 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.

Drop-In Knitting

April 15, 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.

Trivia Night at 99 Restaurant

April 16, 2020, All Day @ 99 Restaurant

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

Weekly Storycraft at the Main Library

April 16, 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.

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

April 16, 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.

Adult Coloring Night

April 16, 2020, 6:30 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Join us for an evening of coloring, calming tea, and music. Whether you love to color for fun or enjoy filling in all the details, coloring is relaxing and therapeutic! We will provide colored pencils and coloring pages for all levels. You are welcome to bring your own materials. No registration is required. Meets first and third Thursdays of the month.

Lifelong Learning Lecture: William Butler Yeats: A Life in Poetry

April 16, 2020, 7:00 PM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Helen Heineman, President Emerita, Framingham State University Please Note: This lecture will be at the McAuliffe Branch Library. William Butler Yeats was the greatest poet writing in English in the 20th Century. A modernist, he was also a master of traditional forms. His relationship with his native country, Ireland, was one of his main influences shaping his future. This lecture will follow the events of his life and development as a poet.

Folk Open Mic Night at Amazing Things

April 16, 2020, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ Amazing Things Arts Center

The Amazing Things Folk Open Mic offers a friendly supportive venue for developing singer-songwriters and folks who “just like to play”. It is a great way to get to know the music community, and to share ideas and techniques. All types of music are welcome. Fans come to see fantastic local artists, and never go away disappointed. See and be seen – heck build a fan base! Always a feature, always fun. Our host, singer-songwriter Dan Cloutier takes excellent care of the performers and listeners alike. A beautiful grand piano is available too. Tickets sold at door only

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

April 17, 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.

Ladies Meetup at Central Rock Framingham

April 17, 2020, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Central Rock Framingham

Come boulder with other women in a comfortable and encouraging environment at Central Rock Gym Framingham. Ladies Climbing Coalition presents monthly Ladies Meetups at Central Rock Framingham. Mark you calendars for the THIRD Friday of each month! This is for new and experienced climbers alike - we are striving to create a community and an inclusive space for women to climb. Invite a friend, make a friend! FREE for members and one guest $10 event pass for non-members

Weekly Group Runs with Greater Framingham Running Club

April 18, 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)

Rotary Spring Craft Fair 2020

April 18, 2020, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Keefe Tech High School

Welcome to the 9th annual Framingham Rotary Craft Fair scheduled for April 18, 2020. This event is the continuation of our successful event last year with over 100 vendors and over 700 attendees participating. The Fair will be held in a spacious, air conditioned, and centrally located Keefe Technical High School in Framingham. Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club’s mission to meet local needs through funding of services and projects, and worldwide needs through support of Rotary International Humanitarian efforts. The Framingham Rotary Craft Fair is not a juried event but is intended for arts and crafts only. Vendors with similar offerings will be reviewed and might be limited. Register early as last year's event was sold out.

Science on State Street

April 18, 2020, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Framingham State University

Join us for the annual MetroWest STEM Festival. Interact with various STEM activities. Visit the FSU Planetarium. And, much, much more! It's easy to spend the day visiting all of the exhibits so feel free to bring snacks/lunch and picnic on the FSU campus. This event is FREE and open to all ages.

Españolería - voice and guitar concert

April 19, 2020, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Performing Arts Center of MetroWest

Join us on a musical tour of Spain's folk music arranged for classical voice and guitar. Españolería is an opportunity for the audience to experience some of the greatest Spanish poetry and classical music for voice and guitar. Music by Federico García Lorca, Joaquín Rodrigo and Manuel de Falla. Fanny Lora is a vibrant artist, singer, music educator, Alexander Technique teacher, and choral director. As a singer, she specializes in Spanish/Latino repertoire and her genuine interpretations successfully bring the repertoire to life for the audience. Fanny is an active recitalist who also enjoys singing in private/public events, and operas. For more info, visit: www.FannyLora.com Dave McLellan has been performing in U.S., South America, Great Britain, and Europe since 1976. He has appeared in major concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and Wigmore Hall.

Weekly Storytime

April 20, 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

Parent Support Groups - Wayside Youth and Family Support Network

April 21, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Wayside Metrowest Community Services

Wayside's Parent Partnership Program holds weekly support groups on a variety of topics based on input from parents and current issues they are facing.

Drop-in Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe Branch Library

April 21, 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.

Looming In the Shadows of Lódz

April 21, 2020, 7:00 PM @ Framingham State University, McCarthy Center, Forum

On a roots trip to Poland, the son of Holocaust survivors carries an iPad loaded with a three-prong compass and a sepia likeness. Presented by Professor Leslie Starobin, "Looming in the Shadows of Lódz" weaves together film clips, photographs, and oral history narratives to reveal how memories and stories of the Shoah affect multiple generations of one family.

Drop-In Knitting

April 22, 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.

Trivia Night at 99 Restaurant

April 23, 2020, All Day @ 99 Restaurant

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

Weekly Storycraft at the Main Library

April 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.

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

April 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.

Lifelong Learning Lecture: 100 Years of Bauhaus Design: Craftsmanship for the Machine Age

April 23, 2020, 7:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Amy Finstein, Assistant Professor, Visual Arts, College of the Holy Cross This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus, the German national school of art, architecture, and craft that merged interests in honest functionality with a celebration of the new materials of the machine age. As its teachers and students eventually fled Nazi Germany, they brought their designs to new audiences around the world. This lecture will explore the legacy of key Bauhaus designers in Germany and abroad, including local examples.

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

April 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.

Weekly Group Runs with Greater Framingham Running Club

April 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)

Drop-In Knitting

April 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.

10th Annual Framingham Earth Day Festival

April 25, 2020, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Framingham Centre Common

Come to the 10th Annual Framingham Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 25th from 11am to 4pm at the Framingham Centre Common. Explore over 100 environmentally friendly vendors with friends and family. Enjoy live local music, diverse lunch options, kids activities and free fitness classes. We hope you can join us for this beautiful event. It takes a village! Join our volunteer team: https://forms.gle/ed5XqhUwxZPWqZgb8 Show us your stuff! Apply to be a vendor here: https://forms.gle/FVrTQZVSDG9iAqwM9 Questions? Hit us up: FraminghamEarthDay@gmail.com Your Impact Matters! 1. Bike, walk, or carpool to the Festival. 2. Bring your own water bottle to fill up at our free water stations. 3. Bring your own reusable shopping bag to carry any treasures you find. Rain Location: Framingham High School For full info see: http://www.framinghamearthday.org/

DHG's 3rd Annual Celebration 2020 - "The Kindness Ball"

April 25, 2020, 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM @ Fraternal Order of Eagles

Weekly Storytime

April 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

Parent Support Groups - Wayside Youth and Family Support Network

April 28, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ Wayside Metrowest Community Services

Wayside's Parent Partnership Program holds weekly support groups on a variety of topics based on input from parents and current issues they are facing.

Drop-in Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe Branch Library

April 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.

Drop-In Knitting

April 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.

Symposium 2020: Voices of Empowerment & Social Justice

April 29, 2020, 10:00 AM - 5:45 PM @ Sheraton Framingham

Registration is now open for workshops and intensive sessions. NASW-MA Chapter biennial Symposium offers unique opportunities for professional development, networking, and earning continuing education credit. The conference brings together social workers and related professionals where leading-edge content is offered at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center. NASW-MA Chapter conference attendees have the opportunity to connect with experts in the field, be inspired by highly regarded speakers, and gain new skills at innovative workshops. This year the NASW-MA Social Work Awards will kick-off This year, our awards celebration will kick off Symposium the evening before on Wednesday, April 29th. Visit naswma.org/awards for more information.

NASW Massachusetts Chapter Symposium

April 30, 2020 - May 1, 2020 @ Sheraton Framingham

NASW Massachusetts Chapter Symposium, The conference will cover areas like Clarity, organization, and quality of writing, Experience with and depth of knowledge about the proposal content, Innovation and creativity in practice, theory, policy, research, administration, or education.

Trivia Night at 99 Restaurant

April 30, 2020, All Day @ 99 Restaurant

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

Weekly Storycraft at the Main Library

April 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.

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

April 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.

Lifelong Learning Lecture: Climate Change on the Coast of Massachusetts: Causes, Consequences, Choices

April 30, 2020, 7:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Lawrence McKenna, Assistant Professor, Earth Science, Framingham State University It’s easy to understand Cape Cod’s enduring popularity: a long way from a busy world, the Cape seems insulated from forces raging just over the horizon. But global climate change has no horizon, and fragile places like the Massachusetts coastline turn out to be unusually sensitive to the effects of climate change. Dr. McKenna will discuss the physical and ethical forces behind global climate change, the consequences of those changes to the coastline of Massachusetts, and what individuals, communities, governments and businesses can do to reduce risks and costs associated with climate change.