Teen Drop-in Center - Winter 2025
2026-02-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lynn Tech – Field House, 80 Neptune Blvd, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
From Lynn Parks & Recreation: The Lynn Teen Drop-In Center is hosted weekly for our youth ages 13-18 to engage in recreational activities during after-school and evening hours. Activities include playing sports, listening to music, and hearing from guest speakers.
Music * Pizza * Cornhole * Volleyball * Basketball
Dates subject to change due to school scheduled sporting events or inclement weather.
Please note: moved to Fridays beginning March 13th
Supported by the Mayor’s office, Lynn Parks and Recreation Department, Lynn Police Department, Shannon Grant, & Community Development. For more information, please call Lisa Nerich 781-286-8000

Hearts & Arts for Youth: Sunday Art Adventures to Benefit the Local Community
2026-03-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | UUCGL, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
From the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn: Looking for meaningful, creative Sunday programming for your kids?

UUCGL is offering a new hands‑on art series led by local artist and educator Bruce Orr, designed for youth of all ages through high school. Each session blends creativity with compassion—kids make uplifting art for neighbors, community organizations, and causes they care about. No experience needed, and all materials are provided.
Why parents love it:

A safe, supportive environment
A trusted, experienced arts educator
Projects that build empathy, confidence, and self‑expression
Easy Sunday‑morning timing (10–11am)
Free; no registration necessary
Open to friends and all local youth (spread the word!)

Please click here for more information
Upcoming sessions:
March 1 – Printmaking: Cards for My Brother’s Table
March 15 – Eco-Mosaic Portraits: 3D Self-Portraits from Reclaimed Materials
April 12 – Zine-Making: Creating a Handmade Book of UU Values for Our Community
May 3 – Memory Cards: Designing a Card Game Where Everyone’s Voice Matters
May 10 – Mother’s Day Accordion Books: Surprise Messages of Love

Poetic Lynnguistics: North Shore Youth Spoken Word
2026-03-01 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-15 15:00 - 19:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
More information will be released soon…stay tuned!
This is a youth Event + Admission is FREE. An 18+ Open Mic will begin on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 7pm. More information on the event series page.
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If you have any questions please contact Michelle LaPoetica at 662-799-1916 or DENCITYvibes@gmail.com.

The above information was submitted to us by DENCITY.

DENCITY International Soulcase + Open Mic
2026-03-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
DENCITY International Soulcase + Open Mic is where the soul speaks and truths echo. A sanctuary for expression, a community of creatives, and a celebration of raw, unfiltered storytelling through spoken word, music, and performance.
This is a brave, healing, and SOBER space — a judgment-free zone where you are welcome as you are.
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If you have any questions please contact Michelle LaPoetica at 662-799-1916 or DENCITYvibes@gmail.com.

The above information was submitted to us by DENCITY.

Figure Drawing at GALA
2026-03-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Join the Monday Night Drawing Group at the Galleries at LynnArts, hosted by Annette Sykes of Paint by the Ocean. This weekly session offers artists of all levels the opportunity to draw from a live, clothed or unclothed model in a relaxed, supportive environment. Bring your own art supplies and enjoy an evening of creative exploration.​

These drawing groups will meet every Monday from 6-9pm at GALA. Fees are $18 for GALA Members, $20 for Non-Members, & $18 for Students. No instruction is provided; this is a self-guided session ideal for practicing figure drawing in a community setting.​
For more information visit the GALA website, follow @paintbytheocean on Instagram, or email paintbytheocean@gmail.com.

If the flier above is out-of-date please contact GALA

The above information was submitted to us by the Galleries at LynnArts (GALA).

Film Screening: Selma
2026-03-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the City of Lynn:Join the City of Lynn in observing Black History Month!
Join us for a film screening of the award-winning film “Selma”. Young people are encouraged to attend and garner inspiration from the film. Popcorn and beverages provided.
Based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches, this film highlights civil rights leaders James Bevel, Martin Luther King Jr., Hosea Williams, and John Lewis on the fight against voting disenfranchisement and their ultimate triumph for voting equality.

Exhibit | Light
2026-03-04 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-05 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-06 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-07 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-11 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-13 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-14 12:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Click for full-resolution flier of call for art

From Galleries at LynnArts (GALA): Light can be many things: illumination, clarity, warmth, memory, truth, energy, or transformation. In times of uncertainty or transition, light becomes both a metaphor and a material—something we seek, create, carry, or become. This exhibition invites artists to explore light in its physical, emotional, spiritual, and symbolic forms. We welcome works that investigate light as presence or absence, as softness or intensity, as hope, revelation, resistance, or quiet endurance. Interpretations may be abstract or representational, subtle or bold, personal or collective.
Exhibit runs from February 27 – March 18, 2026.

Admission to the Galleries is always free. Gallery hours are as follows:

Wednesday-Friday from 3-7pm
Saturday from 12-4pm
Appointments also available

Learn more about GALA

Opening Reception | “Bay State Without Beaches” - a multimedia exhibit
2026-03-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Lynn Museum and Arts Center, 590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Save The Harbor/Save The Bay: On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay will be hosting an opening reception of “Bay State Without Beaches” – a multimedia exhibit of personal stories and artworks on how coastal climate change is affecting people and communities across Massachusetts at the Lynn Museum and Arts Center.
The exhibit is on view until May 23.
Through a generous grant through Mass Humanities’ Expand Massachusetts Stories Program, Save the Harbor gathered personal stories to highlight how lived experiences are just as important as scientific data when it comes to understanding climate change. The exhibit aimed to promote collective action for protecting the state’s natural resources.
Metropolitan Beaches Commissioner Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) will be opening the reception with his remarks on the state’s climate resiliency goals. Lynn City Councilors and Board Members from the Lynn Water & Sewer Commission will also be in attendance.
Register for the event by clicking here.
A complete list of stories and artworks can be found on Save the Harbor’s website here. Learn more about Save the Harbor’s coastal climate resiliency work here.
Featured artist Nedret Andre poses with Save the Harbor staff Libby McLaughlin and Emilly Schutt with her artwork “4.7 Billion” at the first opening reception of “Bay State Without Beaches”.
Attendees read personal stories of how coastal climate change impacts their connection to Boston Harbor at the first opening reception of “Bay State Without Beaches”.
Attendees viewed artworks from Nedret Andre, Karen Lee Sobol, and Carolyn Lewenberg that highlight the effects of climate change at the first opening reception of “Bay State Without Beaches”.
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About Save the Harbor/Save the Bay:
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is the region’s leading voice for clean water and continued public investment in Boston Harbor, the region’s public beaches, and the Boston Harbor Islands. Since 1986, our mission has been to restore and protect Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, and the marine environment, and share them with the public for everyone to enjoy.
Save the Harbor is committed to making Boston Harbor, the Islands, our beaches, and our programs inclusive, equitable, diverse, and accessible to everyone and anyone. We provide free programs, events and create opportunities for people to experience Boston Harbor and our spectacular urban natural resources first-hand, with an emphasis on breaking down barriers of race, language, income and ability.

Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic
2026-03-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Walnut Street Cafe, 127 Walnut Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From Tony Toledo: Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic meets every Wednesday at 7 pm at the Walnut Street Cafe. Speak Up welcomes poets, storytellers, community activists, comedians and curmudgeons. This is a free event but a hat is passed for the Featured Speaker.
Signup starts: 7:00pm
Open mic: 7:30-830pm
Feature: 8:30-9:00pm
If you have any questions please reach out to host Call Dave Somerset by emailing CallDave123@gmail.com or calling 978-921-4628.
To find out the week’s featured speaker and more please visit their Facebook group.

Closing Reception | 2026 Local Black Excellence
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:45 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the North Shore Juneteenth Association:The North Shore Juneteenth Association (NSJA) invites the public to attend the Local Black Excellence Closing Ceremony, an evening dedicated to honoring and celebrating Black achievement, leadership, and cultural impact across Essex County.
The evening will include remarks from community leaders, the formal recognition of honorees, and opportunities for community members to come together in celebration and reflection. The ceremony also continues NSJA’s tradition of “giving flowers” to local leaders while they can be honored and appreciated in real time.
Learn more by clicking here

Please note this event was originally scheduled for February 10, but was delayed due to weather.
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About North Shore Juneteenth Association
The North Shore Juneteenth Association (NSJA) is dedicated to creating awareness about the Juneteenth holiday, educating the broader community about positive aspects of Black American culture and the African diaspora, and dismantling racism through inclusive events, education, and community-based programming.
For more information, visit nsjuneteenth.com

NMYO Chamber Music Concert - March 2026
2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual/In-Peson
Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) present a chamber music concert on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00pm at Shore Country Day School, 545 Cabot St, Beverly, MA 01915.
This concert features NMYO’s Symphony Orchestra and Select Intermezzo Orchestra and Wind Ensemble musicians. It is the culmination of an eight-week rehearsal period during which each of the small string, woodwind, flute, brass, and percussion ensembles rehearse with visiting professional musicians. These ten small ensembles will perform music by both classical and modern composers including Francis Poulenc, Antonio Vivaldi, Franz Joseph Haydn, Astor Piazzolla, and Alexander Borodin.
“The skills our students gain—listening, communication, leadership, and musical independence—extend far beyond their chamber group, shaping them into more expressive, confident musicians in every ensemble they play” says Michael Coelho, NMYO’s Music Director.
Join us in person for this free-to-the public performance at the beautiful Shore Country Day School Trustey Family Theater in Beverly. NMYO is committed to making its concerts accessible to all patrons and will make reasonable accommodations when possible. For assistance, contact the NMYO office at 978-309-9833.
New England Biolabs provided a grant to help support NMYO’s Chamber Music program. Additional Gold Benefactor and Conductors Circle Sponsors are the Cummings Foundation, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Avier Flight Training, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Carriage House Violins of Johnson Stringed Instruments, Cross Insurance, Coburn Charitable Society, Demoulas Foundation, Institution for Savings, and Milestone Financial Planning. The local Cultural Councils of Boxford, Hamilton-Wenham, Ipswich and Topsfield also lend their support for this concert.

NMYO provides youth musicians with exceptional ensemble training and opportunities for cognitive, social, and personal growth through musical performance and community service. Led by Music Director Michael Coelho, with an accomplished team of music professionals, NMYO’s 130 musicians come from 40+ towns throughout northeast Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire and participate in one or more of the five large ensembles offered. The regular rehearsal and concert schedule is supplemented with master classes, enrichment days, chamber music, and community service outreach concerts to underserved populations. You too can join NMYO! Musicians are now being added for the second semester. Rehearsals are held weekly just off I-95 and Route 1 in Topsfield/Boxford. NMYO is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
LEARN MORE – nmyo.org · iinfo@nmyo.org · 978-309-9833
Photo credit: Kathy Joyce.

NAGLY Lynn: Ages 11-17 | 2025-26 School Year
2026-03-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Raw Art Works, 37 Central Square, Lynn, MA, United States
From NAGLY: NAGLY Lynn at RAW is on the 2nd Monday of each month for ages 11-17 from 5:30-7:30pm, drop-in based and open to LGBTQ+ youth!
For more information, contact: Tony@nagly.org.or Younes@nagly.org

Learn more about NAGLY

R&B Line Dancing Class - March 2026
2026-03-11 17:30 - 19:30 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the North Shore Juneteenth Association: Join the NSJA for an evening of music, movement, and community connection!
We’re bringing people together for a fun and energetic R&B Line Dancing experience, led by the Rhythm Riders of Boston. This event is open to all skill levels — whether you’re a beginner or ready to hit the dance floor.
A minimum $10 donation is encouraged to support the programs and initiatives of the North Shore Juneteenth Association.
Click here to register, registration is required
For more information please email nsjuneteenth@gmail.com or call 781-315-2077.

Teen Drop-in Center - Spring 2025
2026-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Lynn Tech – Field House, 80 Neptune Blvd, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
From Lynn Parks & Recreation: The Lynn Teen Drop-In Center is hosted weekly for our youth ages 13-18 to engage in recreational activities during after-school and evening hours. Activities include playing sports, listening to music, and hearing from guest speakers.
Music * Pizza * Cornhole * Volleyball * Basketball
Dates subject to change due to school scheduled sporting events or inclement weather.
Supported by the Mayor’s office, Lynn Parks and Recreation Department, Lynn Police Department, Shannon Grant, & Community Development. For more information, please call Lisa Nerich 781-286-8000

28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon
2026-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND), 10 Churrch St, Lynn, 01902, United States
From LHAND: Join Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development for the 28th Annual Non-Alcoholic St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon!
Since its inception in 1998 as part of LHAND’s Reclaiming Our Community (ROC) initiative, this alcohol-free celebration has been a cherished opportunity for our community to come together and honor the City of Lynn.
The luncheon will feature delicious food, lively entertainment, and an award presentation recognizing outstanding community members. This year’s honors include:

The Laurie Walsh Memorial Commissioner’s Service Award
The John Sullivan and Ralph Cronin Community Service Award
The Buzzy Barton, Jimmy Lyons, and Tom Muldoon “Irish” Person of the Year Award

Tickets are $35 a person or $300 for a table of 9! LHAND asks that guests RSVP by March 6th
HECTOR XALTIPA: 781-581-8608 / HXALTIPA@LHAND.ORG
STEPHANIE LETCH: 781-581-8704 / SLETCH@LHAND.ORG
