Arts & Culture

Acton community gathers to celebrate Juneteenth through history, art, and joy

June 27, 2026
Community members gathered on Friday, June 19, for the Town of Acton’s Juneteenth Celebration, a joyful afternoon centered on history, freedom, cultural preservation, and the power of Black art. The celebration was hosted by the Town of Acton’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) in collaboration with Acton Memorial Library, the Town of Acton, Acton Congregational Church, and the Town of Acton Office of Diversity. Together, these partners helped create a community-centered program rooted in remembrance, learning, creativity, and joy. This year’s program focused on the theme “Black Art as a Form of Resistance, Storytelling, and Cultural Preservation.” The event…
Black and white ink drawing shows of someone's feet, in black shoes, resting on a stuffed-cushion couch, with a crowded counter full of dirty dishes and pots in the rear, under two windows with brushes and little vases of flowers on the window sill.

Acton Exchange Team members kick their feet up

June 27, 2026
This coming week, the Acton Exchange Team is taking a break. That doesn’t mean you have to! As you and your family or friends partake in an Independence Day celebration, historic re-enactment, or even a local camp or summer school, please write about it and send a short…

Acton Hosts 2026 Boston International Asian Music Festival

June 20, 2026
On June 13, the 2026 Boston International Asian Music Festival brought together performers, community leaders, elected officials, and residents from across Massachusetts for a vibrant celebration of Asian cultures through contemporary and tradition music, dance, and other cultural arts. Held at NARA Park in Acton, the festival highlighted…

Afternoon Tea and lecture at historic Wright Tavern

June 6, 2026
Members of the Theater and Concert interest group from the Acton Woman’s Club attended an afternoon tea and lecture held inside the historic Wright Tavern in Concord on May 24. Local historian Amy Cole spoke about the history of ladies’ afternoon teas and how they helped to advance…

Theatre III brings Chinese Zodiac tale to life

May 30, 2026
Theatre III’s Child’s Play series returns June 13 with “The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac”, a collaboration with the Acton Chinese Language School (ACLS) that brings together AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) artists, cultural consultants, and local arts practitioners from across the region. The…

Nice Work, Theatre III

May 16, 2026
Set in New York City and Long Island during 1920s prohibition, “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” is a screwball comedy written by Joe DePietro with songs chosen from the catalog of George and Ira Gershwin. It centers around the romantic entanglements of Jimmy Winter, a rich…

ABRHS Seniors display artistic talent and skill

May 16, 2026
The Acton Boxborough Regional High School (ABRHS) Seniors’ Art Exhibit is installed in The Gallery at West Acton Villageworks through Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m., The Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. On Thursday, May 7, the opening reception drew a large crowd of students and…

Music, dance, and color; Holi comes to the library

May 16, 2026
Holi, the Indian celebration of spring, revolves around music, dancing, and making sure that all of your friends are covered in color! Four years ago, long-time Acton librarian Anshu Sood thought that Acton needed its own Holi celebration. Since the first fete, Holi at the library has grown…
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