Tickets are now on sale for YourArlington's annual fall fundraising event. Join YourArlington’s board, staff, and host committee at our 20th anniversary celebration with special guests Jim Braude and Margery Eagan, cohosts of GBH’s "Boston Public Radio." When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Donut Villa, 319 Broadway, Arlington What: Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, time to mingle, and an exciting program You can buy tickets here.
Facing the Climate Crisis: Action and Love Stories of how we are facing the climate crisis – and what we love about the planet. Join a free True Story Theater performance in support of climate change action. For activists and educators of all ages. Come express yourself through “Playback Theatre,” an original form of improv where audience members share personal experiences and actors immediately portray them on stage through dialogue, music, and movement. When: Sunday, Oct. 18 from 12 to 1:15 p. m. Where: At the beautiful outdoor amphitheatre in the Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave., Somerville. Tickets:
Join True Story Theater for a welcoming drop-in improv workshop on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. - beginners and experienced improvisers welcome. Drop-in Improv Workshop with True Story Theater Next workshop: Sunday, Oct. 18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Step into an improv workshop where your stories matter. We will try out improvisational forms of Playback Theatre to respectfully embody each other’s stories. Participants often share that they learn how to listen more deeply to themselves and others, while enjoying creative movement, drama, and song. No prior experience necessary–all welcome. Come ready to share, reflect, and play.
The Arlington Democratic Town Committee will meet on Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. via Zoom conference. To register, go to https://arlingtondems.org/ and click the registration link. All Democrats and sympathizers are cordially invited. Town Democrats are alternating in-person meetings with virtual ones. The next meeting (in November) will be in person at Donut Villa. For more information on the organization, visit https://arlingtondems.org or https://www.facebook.com/adtcma, or call Stephanie Swanson, 716-435-4153.
Enjoy a special evening of poetry featuring readings by Arlington Poet Laureate Teresa Cader and Texas Poet Laureate Kevin Prufer. Cader became Arlington's fifth Poet Laureate this April. Her fourth book of poetry, At Risk, won a Richard Snyder Memorial Book Prize. Prufer is the 2026 Texas Poet Laureate, and author of numerous books of poetry. His recent book of poetry, "The Fears," was the winner of the Rilke Prize. The readings will be followed by a brief open mic session. About the Arlington Poetry Series The Arlington Poetry Series is presented in partnership with the New England Poetry Club
Join Indivisible LAB (Lexington-Arlington-Bedford and beyond) for a free screening of "ICE Air," a 50- minute documentary about the massive domestic flight network ICE uses to fly detainees to and from Hanscom Air Force Base. This event is co-sponsored by Indivisible LAB, Lexington Alarm! and area faith organizations. The film will be shown on Tuesday, Oct. 20 7 p.m. at Follen Church in Lexington. Following the film we will have a discussion with some of the "birders", people who monitor all ICE flights at Hanscom field, which generally take place from three to as many as seven per week. In
Easier Access to Low-Cost Feline Spay/Neuter With Expanded Catmobile Schedule The Catmobile, Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society’s (MRFRS) convenient mobile low-cost cat spay and neuter clinic, announced the addition of a full-time veterinary team and an expanded operating schedule to better serve cat owners throughout northeastern and central Massachusetts. The Catmobile now operates Monday – Thursday each week, bringing accessible spay and neuter services directly to local communities, including Methuen, Lowell, Framingham, Salem, and other surrounding cities and towns. The expansion includes a dedicated full-time staff of veterinarians and veterinary technicians committed to high-quality, compassionate care. Appointments are now available,
It's that time of year again; the Arlington Farmers' Market runs every Wednesday until October. The community-loved market will be open from 2 to 6:30 p.m. in the Russell Commons lot in Arlington Center. The Farmers' Market, hosted by ArlingtonEATS, brings a variety of local farms and small food businesses each week during the market season, supporting farms and businesses across the state. Several farmers market food assistance programs are available, making fresh, local food accessible for all. A list of this year's vendors is available here.
In 1957, world renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and spirited biologist Bristol Foster embarked on a global expedition in a Land Rover they called “The Grizzly Torque” – a journey that ignited a deep love of our planet and set in motion a powerful story of environmental activism through art and science. The Art of Adventure is an inspiring and deeply human documentary about the extraordinary lifelong friendship between world renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and fearless biologist Bristol Foster. Through their epic 1957 journey around the world – armed with a 16mm camera and an artist’s brush – the
The Arlington Reuse & Recycling Center’s Swap Shed is a free resource for our residents to share household items. As a volunteer-run sustainability initiative, we hope to encourage sharing and reuse, reduce consumption and waste, and connect neighbors across our community. Free and open to all Arlington residents!