Afro-Cuban Music Workshop w/ Sandy Pérez
2026-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Lynn Music Foundation: Come join us for a fun and interactive beginner’s workshop on Afro-Cuban music with the talented Sandy Pérez! This in-person event will be held at 25 Exchange St. IN THE VAULT THEATER.
NOTE: May 2nd’s Workshop will be held in the basement of 25 Exchange St. at Cultural Latina Dance Academy’s ONYX Room.
Mark your calendars and get ready to groove to the beats of Cuba. Sandy will guide you through the basics of Afro-Cuban rhythms, helping you develop your skills and appreciation for this vibrant musical tradition. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore the rich sounds of Afro-Cuban music.
Beginner Session from 1 – 2:30 PM
Lynn Resident – free
Non-Resident – $10
Intermediate Session from 2 – 4 PM
Lynn Resident – $10
Non-Resident – $20

Hearts & Arts for Youth: Sunday Art Adventures to Benefit the Local Community
2026-05-03 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
2026-05-03 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-17 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
2026-05-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-17 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.

Middle School Hub | 2025-26 School Year
2026-05-04 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-11 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-05-18 14:30 - 17:30 | Breed Middle School, 90 O'Callaghan Way in Lynn, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From the City of Lynn: The City of Lynn and Lynn Public Schools are launching a new, exciting after-school program designed to provide engaging activities and a safe, supportive space for youth ages 10-14 to learn and grow.

Engaging Activities
Supportive Hangout Space
Open Gym
Free Pizza and Water

UPCOMING HOLIDAY HOURS:
Patriots’ Day (April 20) | 10am-1pm
Memorial Day (May 25) | 10am-1pm
This program is sponsored by Mayor Jared Nicholson’s Office, Lynn Police Department, Public Health Department, and Parks and Recreation Department.
Questions? Please contact Lisa Nerich at 781-586-8012 or lnerich@lynnma.gov.

Figure Drawing at GALA
2026-05-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-18 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).

Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-20 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.

Teen Drop-in Center - Spring 2025
2026-05-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-22 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

Queer Heroes of the North Shore - Free Public Talk
2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Lynn Museum and Arts Center, 590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Jim Moser: Award-winning North Shore historian Jim Moser will give a free public presentation about the past 400 years of LGBTQ+ history in Essex County.
“Who knew there was so much queer history on the North Shore?”, says Moser. Jim will be available to sign physical copies of his new book, “Queer Heroes of the North Shore”, so you can take this vital history home with you.
Learn more by clicking here
Have questions? Send Jim an email.

NAGLY Lynn: Ages 11-17 | 2025-26 School Year
2026-05-11 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

Thursday Poets Reading Series - Spring & Fall 2026
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From January O’Neil: The Thursday Poets Reading Series, celebrating the talent and diversity of Lynn, returns!
Join us for a powerful lineup of poets and an open mic where you can share your own work.
Spring & Fall 2026 Lineup:
April 9:
K.T. Landon • Clay Ventre • Colleen Michaels
May 14:
Amy M. Alvarez • Rebecca Hart Olander • Kali Lightfoot
October 8:
Elizabeth Bradfield • Richard Hoffman • Kathi Aguero
November 12:
Quintin Collins • Joseph O. Legaspi • January O’Neil
Time: 7–8:30 PM (Open mic sign-up at 6:45 PM)
Free and open to all. This event is accessible
Questions? Email thursdaypoets11@gmail.com

2nd Annual Springfest at the Bridge
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Floating Bridge Pond, Western Ave, near Salem line, Lynn, United States
From the Floating Bridge Pond Association: The Floating Bridge Pond Association is bringing back the 2nd annual Springfest at the Bridge. Meet point is at the corner of Linton Rd and Western Ave.
Join us on May 16th at 10AM for a morning full of family fun, free food, music, educational presentations and much more.

2026 Black Excellence 5K
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Grace United Methodist Church, 374 Broadway, Lynn, MA, 01904, United States
From the North Shore Juneteenth Association: The Black Excellence 5K is more than a race. It is a visible, collective statement that representation matters — in our neighborhoods, our organizations, our institutions, and our public spaces. Each year, this event brings together community leaders, families, businesses, and organizations to celebrate health, unity, and Black excellence across our community.
100% of your registration will be used to fulfill the mission of the North Shore Juneteenth Association.
May 16, 2026
Grace United Methodist Church – 374 Broadway St.
Day of registration begins at 9 am, Race starts at 10 am
REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE

I would love for you to participate in one (or more!) of the following ways:
Sponsor the Black Excellence 5K
View Sponsorship Letter
Support a community-centered event that directly funds year-round cultural celebrations and educational programming through the North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc. (www.nsjuneteenth.com)
Gather a Team
Activate your organization, business, faith community, or network to register a team and show up together. Team participation sends a powerful message of solidarity, leadership, and pride.
Register as an Individual
Walk or run alongside neighbors, colleagues, and community members who believe in uplifting Black stories and investing in recognizing our country’s full history. There is also an option for virtual participation.

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Please help The Athena Project fill the pantry for the first installment of their city-wide outdoor food pantries at Grace Methodist Church! Bring a nonperishable food item to donate during the race.

Register or start a team
Click here to register
Please note: registration prices increase on March 1st, so now is the perfect time to commit, register a team, or confirm sponsorship.
Volunteer
Click here to learn more
The Black Excellence 5K is the largest annual fundraiser for the North Shore Juneteenth Association. This effort directly supports programs such as Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremonies, educational initiatives, and community-building efforts throughout the year. Your participation helps ensure these programs remain accessible and impactful.
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I truly believe that when community leaders show up, others follow. Your presence — and the presence of your organization — matters.
If you’d like to discuss sponsorship options, team registration, or ways to get your organization involved, I’d be happy to connect.
Thank you for all that you do for our community. I hope to see you — and your team — at the starting line.

The Vault Open Jam Sessions (2026)
2026-05-17 17:00 - 20:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the Lynn Music Foundation: Join us for free weekly community jam sessions where local musicians connect, create, and vibe together at The Vault!

🕖 Drop in anytime from 5PM – 8PM
Calling all musicians, vocalists, producers, and music lovers! Whether you’re a seasoned player, a bedroom beatmaker, or just starting out—The Open Vault Jam Sessions are your space to create, collaborate, and connect.
Join us every Sunday from 5pm-8pm at the Vault Theater for a free, all-levels jam session where the Lynn music community comes together to make something beautiful—no pressure, just vibes.
🪩 Instruments and gear provided: Keyboard, Drums, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass
🎹 All genres and skill levels welcome
🎤 Open mics, freestyle moments, and spontaneous collabs encouraged
💥 No registration required—just show up and plug in!
Come build with fellow creatives and help shape the sound of Lynn.
Let the Vault be your stage. 🎧🎸🥁

Movement with Lynn - Cultural Dance Workshops
2026-05-19 15:30 - 17:30 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
From the Lynn Youth-Led Mental Health Committee: The Lynn Youth-Led Mental Health Committee, alongside the Lynn Public Health Division is hosting the “Movement with Lynn – Dance Workshop Series”.
This is a free outdoor dance event celebrating Lynn’s cultural diversity through Dominican, Khmer, and Afrobeats dance workshops. No experience needed. No RSVP required. All are welcome!
Come and have fun!
LATINO WORKSHOP WITH CULTURAL LATINA DANCE ACADEMY INC.
May 19 at Frederick Douglass Park from 3:30-5:30PM
KHMER WORKSHOP WITH KAKRONA CENTER INC.
May 26 at Lynn Common from3:30-5:30PM
AFROBEATS WORKSHOP WITH MIA IHEGIE
June 16 at Red Rock Park from 5-7PM
If you have any questions please contact Damianny Garrido by emailing dgarrido@lynnma.gov.

2026 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration
2026-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From The City of Lynn: Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with the City of Lynn!The event includes a mini market showcasing unique local vendors, free food and treats, and live performances from cultural dance groups.
Special Guests:
Kakrona Center Dance Group – Khmer Traditional DanceCambo-Culture Crew – Khmer Traditional DanceCinda Crafts – DIY Earrings WorkshopA Painting in the Park – Live Portrait PaintingMore details on the mini market will be shared soon to the FB event page.

2026 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Celebration
2026-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the City of Lynn: Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month with the City of Lynn!
The event includes a mini market showcasing unique local vendors, free food and treats, and live performances from cultural dance groups. Performances will begin at 6pm in the Lynn Auditorium.
Special Guests:

Kakrona Center Dance Group – Khmer Traditional Dance
Cambo-Culture Crew – Khmer Traditional Dance
Cinda Crafts – DIY Earrings Workshop
A Painting in the Park – Live Portrait Painting

Event page

Agar Art Workshop for Adults
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | The Brickyard Collabrative, 760 Western Ave., Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From LynnLab: Come explore where art meets science in this fun workshop with LynnLab at the Brickyard! Create designs from microbes in a dish… living art! In this fun, hands-on two-hour workshop from LynnLab at the Brickyard Collaborative, you’ll learn how to use microbes to paint.

This event is free to Lynn residents, please email brickyardboardofdirectors@gmail.com for the discount code with street address included in the subject line!!

Petri Dish Picasso: Create Living Art with Microbes
What happens when science meets creativity? You get agar art—a unique way to “paint” with living microbes!
In this fun, hands-on two-hour workshop from LynnLab at the Brickyard Collaborative, you’ll learn how scientists use sterile technique and special tools to create designs on nutrient agar plates using harmless microorganisms. Instead of paint, you’ll use microbes to draw patterns, shapes, or even tiny masterpieces that will grow into colorful living art over the next few days.
We’ll start with a short introduction to microbiology and lab techniques, then you’ll head to the lab bench to create your own design. No science background is needed, just curiosity and a sense of fun.
During the workshop you will:

Learn a few real microbiology lab techniques
“Paint” with microbes on agar plates
Create your own living work of art
Discover the surprising beauty of the microbial world

Your plate will stay at the lab to incubate, and within a few days your microbial masterpiece will appear.
All materials and safety equipment are provided. Come try something different, get a little creative, and see science in a whole new way.
For more info please email info@lynnlab.org

Please click here to register.

Stand Up Stick Up - Comedy @ The Vault
2026-05-21 19:30 - 23:30 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From the Lynn Music Foundation: Monthly comedy show in Downtown Lynn’s Vault Theatre, featuring Boston’s best comics and the funniest national headliners!
Stand Up Stick Up – Comedy @ The Vault Theatre is a monthly standup comedy show in a former historic bank, now The Neal Rantoul Vault Blackbox Theatre, inside the storied LynnArts building. Every third Thursday, we bring a lineup of New England’s freshest local talent and the best national headliners to Lynn for a night of hilarious standup comedy in an intimate, unique setting.
Finally, something fun to do in Lynn! Check out our website to see more upcoming shows, join our mailing list for exclusive promotions, and learn more about the show!
Don’t miss out on this rare chance to enjoy a night of laughter, fun, and live performance in f*cking Lynn! Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8!

Please click here for more info & tickets
Proceeds benefit the Lynn Music Foundation.
Presented by the Lynn Music Foundation and Steven Foley Media Productions.

JUNE LINEUP:

Headliner – Peter Liu
Matt Fanikos
Mark Anthony Lewis
Nancy Sen
Musical Guest – Neidgine Destin

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If the previous month’s flier is above that means we haven’t been sent updated information. If you have any questions about this event please contact the LMF via email by clicking here.

Community Playgroup Series (Ages 0–5)
2026-05-23 14:30 - 15:30 | UUCGL, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
From UUCGL: Join us for a special 3-session playgroup designed for young children (ages 0–5) and their caregivers. Each session blends outdoor exploration, music, stories, art, and play in an inclusive environment where all are welcome!
Connection, creativity, and community—for caregivers and little ones
This group is a chance for caregivers to meet, share, and support each other while building meaningful connections. As a group is for caregivers, by caregivers, we understand the joys and challenges of raising young children, and are here to meet all families where they are to cultivate a space that is warm, open, and impactful.
If you’ve been looking for your “parenting tribe”, a chance to get out of the house and into the community, or a way to spend quality time with your little one, this group is for you!
What to expect:

Engaging, age-appropriate activities (outdoor play, stories, art, sensory experiences) led by an experienced preschool teacher.
A relaxed space for caregivers to get to know each other
A small group setting (limited to 12 children)

Details:

Free to attend, suggested donation: $5
Registration required, space is limited
Caregivers must remain present with their children
Iced coffee generously donated by Homemade Handprints Childcare ☕

Come play, connect, and grow together—we’d love to have you join us!

Please click here to register
