The Vault Open Jam Sessions (2026)
2026-05-17 17:00 - 20:00 (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 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. 🎧🎸🥁

Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic
2025-11-19 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.

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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2026 Red Rock Park Summer Entertainment Series
2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Red Rock Park in Lynn, Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
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From the Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beach: The Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beach’s annual series of free public concerts at Red Rock Park overlooking Lynn Beach has returned! All concerts are free and open to the public.

The first concert is July 3 from 7-9 PM followed by the Lynn Fireworks. The remaining concerts will be held on Thursdays from July 9 to August 13 from 6-8 PM.

On August 21st at 8pm the Friends will co-sponsor with the City of Lynn a free movie night at Red Rock Park, featuring Lilo & Stitch.

The Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beach is an all volunteer organization working to protect Lynn and Nahant beaches. For more information about the Friends please visit www.lynn-nahantbeach.org.
In case of inclement weather, please click here for updates.

2026 Lynn Floating Lantern Festival
2026-08-22 16:00 - 22:00 | Goldfish Pond, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
From Goldfish Pond Association: More details to be announced, please visit the GPA’s website for more information.

2026 Goldfish Pond Fun & Flea Day
2026-09-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Goldfish Pond, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
From the Goldfish Pond Association: A great time-honored tradition at Goldfish Pond!

Why have your own yard sale? Come to Goldfish Pond and set up a table of your own and take advantage of a great crowd to buy your stuff! We have over 50 vendors, raffles, and food at this event. Come support the Goldfish Pond!

More details to be announced, please visit the GPA’s website for more information.

2nd Annual La Cultura Fest
2026-09-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Lynn Harbor Park, 14 Hanson St, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From Millennium Latino Project: La Cultura Fest is back for its second year bringing together community, culture, and connection all in one place. What started as a vision to celebrate and uplift our community turned into something much bigger… and we’re excited to build on that energy again in 2026. This celebration is all about highlighting the small businesses, creatives, and organizations that make our community thrive, through food, art, music, and shared experiences.
Whether you joined us last year or you’re planning to come through for the first time, we invite you to be part of it.
Interested in becoming a vendor, sponsoring, or volunteering? Please click here.
More details TBA
In the meantime, follow @LaCulturaFest @MillenniumLatinoProject and stay connected!

2026 North Shore Veterans & First Responders Parade
2026-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 | MA
From the Lynn Veterans Council: The Lynn Veterans Council is currently looking for volunteers, marchers, sponsors, and donations – more details will be announced closer to the event.
Parade will start on Centre St turn left onto Western Ave proceed down Western Ave turn left onto Tucker St then turn left onto Maple St then turn right onto Ford St end at Manning Field.
For more information on volunteering, donating, and more please call 781-462-8888, follow them at Facebook.com/lynnveteranscouncil, email Lynnveteranscouncil@gmail.com, or visit lynnveteranscouncil.com.
Interview with parade organizers:

Thursday Poets Reading Series - Spring & Fall 2026
2026-04-09 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
