Lynn Community TV

Stand Up Stick Up @ The Vault
2026-04-23 19:30 - 23:30 (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 Steven Foley Media Productions: 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 fourth 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 the website below 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.

APRIL LINEUP:

THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Musical guest – Nandini
Host – Jamie Aird
Headliner – Alex Cureau
Guest Comics – Nic Sugiarto / Maddie Kelley / Dutchess / Mark McGwin

______________________

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.

Pop Up Shop & Book Launch of "Fathom Fatherhood"
2026-04-24 17:00 - 21:00 | 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: Shop local. Support culture. Build community.
Shop SYN, North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc., and Lynn Music Foundation are coming together to bring you a powerful community shopping experience you don’t want to miss! This is your chance to discover unique local vendors, connect with creatives, and keep your dollars circulating right here at home.
Be part of something special as “Fathom Fatherhood” by James McClain officially launches at the event—celebrating storytelling, growth, and fatherhood.
Expect good vibes, great music, and a purpose-driven atmosphere. Come out, show love, and support the movement 💯💪🏾
Click here to RSVP. Admission is free, donations are welcome.
For questions please email nsjuneteenth@gmail.com or call 781-315-2077.

2026 Khmer New Year Community Fair
2026-04-25 07:30 - 18:00 | Lynn Common, North & South Common Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From Kakrona Center Inc.: The Khmer New Year Community Fair is our signature event, a day when the historic Lynn Commons is transformed into a sea of color, music, and cultural pride. This festival is a labor of love for Kakrona Center Inc., designed to welcome the new year with open hearts and a shared spirit of “Khmer Help Khmer.” It serves as a vital bridge between generations and a platform for our community to showcase the richness of Cambodian cuisine, traditional arts, and modern performances to the greater Lynn area.
This year, we are excited to elevate the experience with new performances, expanded cultural activities, and an even wider variety of local vendors. Thousands of neighbors and visitors gather annually to enjoy the live band, witness the beauty of traditional dance, and taste the authentic flavors of our food vendors. Beyond the festivities, this fair is a statement of our presence and our contribution to the cultural fabric of Massachusetts. We welcome everyone—families, students, and neighbors—to join us for a day of unity and celebration. Whether you are there to enjoy the music or to support our local entrepreneurs, your presence helps us keep our heritage thriving for years to come.
Pre-festival parade:
Starts from City Hall Square at 7:30am
Festival:
On Lynn Common from 10am-6pm
Click here for event updates

April 20th update from Kakrona: We are officially just ONE WEEK away from our Khmer New Year Festival and the excitement is building! We truly can’t wait to reconnect, celebrate, and see all of you again.

We’re sharing the full program timeline, along with vendor and sponsor maps, plus the official list of participating vendors and sponsors so you can plan ahead and make the most of the day.

To all of our incredible sponsors and vendors,thank you! Your support and commitment are what make this festival possible year after year, and we are deeply grateful to have you as part of this celebration.

Quick parking reminder: as in previous years, please do not park at any local businesses, as we do not have permission to use those spaces. We recommend finding parking around the Lynn Commons area.

Let’s get ready for an amazing celebration we’ll see you very soon!

Click fliers below for full-resolution images

Screenshot

Farmers' Market - Winter 2025/26
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS), 8 Silsbee Street, Lynn, MA, United States
From The Food Project: Stock up on fresh, local veggies and other delicious delights – SNAP/HIP accessible!

This market is held at 8 Silsbee Street from 11am-3pm on December 13, January 24, 2nd and 4th Saturdays February – June

Please click here for more information
This market is supported and made possible by the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Food Access and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.

2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration
2026-04-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Frederick Douglas Park, Corner of Union and Exchange streets, Lynn, MA, United States
From the Latino Support Network: Join the Latino Support Network and Emerald Cities Collaborative for our 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration at the Frederick Douglass Park on April 25th from 12-3pm. Join us for:

Cooking Demo
Zumba
Resources
Planting
Giveaways
much more!

For more information text us at 781-214-1545 or email paez@latinosupportnetwork.org.

Figure Drawing at GALA
2026-04-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-11 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
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-13 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.

“Glitter Road”: A Reading and Conversation with January Gill O’Neil
2026-04-30 14:30 - 16:00 | North Shore Community College, 300 Broad Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Click for full-resolution flier
From Massachusetts Center for the Book: Join the North Shore Community College Lynn Campus Library for an afternoon with January Gill O’Neil, author of Glitter Road, a Massachusetts Book Awards Honors title in poetry. O’Neil will read from her celebrated collection, speak about her writing process, and share insights into her approach to crafting poems before opening the floor for an audience Q&A. She will also lead a brief writing prompt for anyone who would like to participate.
Glitter Road opens in the wake of loss, deep pain, and anger, yet the poems insist on finding flashes of celebration and joy—even if that joy is simply, in the spirit of Lucille Clifton, “what i have shaped into / a kind of life,” the triumph of survival and self-recognition. With formal dexterity and richly charged syntax, O’Neil’s poems resist the silences of fear, grief, desire, and anxiety, speaking aloud what is so often left unspoken in both private and public life. Her interrogations of race thread through the collection, shaping a speaker whose history—personal and collective—unfolds with carefully rendered detail.
This program is sponsored by the Mass Book Awards Speakers Bureau and is presented in collaboration with the Massachusetts Center for the Book.
JANUARY GILL O’NEIL is a poet and author of Glitter Road, Rewilding, Misery Islands, and Underlife. Her work has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, American Poetry Review, and Poetry, among other publications. She has received fellowships from Cave Canem, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund, among others. O’Neil is an associate professor at Salem State University and lives in Massachusetts.
More about the event by clicking here.
To learn more please email info@massbook.org

Greater Lynn Senior Services 50th Anniversary Party
2026-04-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Mission on The Bay, 141 Humphrey St., Swampscott, 01907, United States
From Greater Lynn Senior Services: GLSS is pleased to announce that it is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a festive party at Mission on the Bay on April 30. Established in 1976, GLSS delivers critical services through multiple programs to families and individuals of all ages. In fulfilling our fundamental mission of promoting community livability for all, GLSS programs are designed to address the social elements of health that undermine the health and well-being of the most vulnerable among us.

Each year, GLSS touches the lives of more than 10,000 individuals and families through critical health and social services supports, not only in our five-town catchment area of Lynn, Lynnfield, Nahant, Saugus, and Swampscott, but throughout the North Shore and Merrimack Valley region.
Event tickets are $100 each and can be paid for by mailing a check along with the Sponsorship & Ticket form to Greater Lynn Senior Services or online below.
Sponsor or purchase tickets here

Tennis In The Parks – Spring 2026
2026-05-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Bowzer Complex (Breed Middle School), O'Callaghan Way, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
From Lynn Parks & Recreation Department:
Adult Learn & Play Program
Led by a USTA-approved coach, participants will have fun and get great exercise while developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis. The program is perfect for first-time and beginner players, as well as returning novice players, ages 18+.
Led by Coach Mike Serwicki, a former competitive junior who represented his club at Division 1 and County level. Mike coaches’ youth and adult beginner/intermediate programs with local Parks and Recreation Departments.
May 2 – June 6 on Saturdays from 9AM – 10AM
Bowser Complex – 90 O’Callaghn Way in Lynn
Cost: $75

______________________
Click here to register
______________________
Youth Program
Led by a USTA-approved coach, this program focuses on developing skills to serve, rally and play. We focus on FUN and learning the basics using age-appropriate racquet and tennis balls to help players learn and play more quickly.
All players in their first session receive and keep a new age-appropriate racquet and ball!
Grades 1-2
May 2 – June 6 on Saturdays from 10AM – 11AM
Bowser Complex – 90 O’Callaghn Way in Lynn
Cost: $65
Grades 3-5
May 2 – June 6 on Saturdays from 11AM – 12PM
Bowser Complex – 90 O’Callaghn Way in Lynn
Cost: $65
Grades 6-8
May 2 – June 6 on Saturdays from 12PM – 1PM
Bowser Complex – 90 O’Callaghn Way in Lynn
Cost: $65

Afro-Cuban Music Workshop w/ Sandy Pérez
2026-05-02 13:00 - 16:00 | 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

Poetic Lynnguistics: North Shore Youth Spoken Word
2026-05-03 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.
_________________
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 | 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.
_________________
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.

Open House | Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project
2026-05-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Lynn Public Schools – Welcome Center, 2 State Street, Lynn, 01902, United States
From the MBTA: The MBTA, City of Lynn, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are working to make the Lynnway safer, more accessible, and more connected.
We invite you to attend one of our events this spring to learn about the Lynnway draft concept design and provide your feedback. You will learn about how the project will make the road safer, improve transit service, modernize traffic signals, and better serve the corridor’s future development. We will also share details about street trees and how we’re coordinating with other projects.
All four open houses will have the exact same information – please choose the one that is most convenient for you. Can’t make it in person? You can join the virtual public meeting or provide feedback online (coming soon).
Download a PDF of fliers in multiple languages by clicking here
Lynn Community Open House (in person)
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Welcome Center, Lynn Public Schools
195 Market Street, Lynn, MA 01901
Swampscott Community Open House (in person)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Swampscott Senior Center
200R Essex Street, Rear, Swampscott, MA 01907
Virtual Public Meeting
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting: Register Here
Nahant Community Open House (in person)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Nahant Town Hall
334 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA 01908
Marblehead Community Open House (in person)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Marblehead Senior Center
10 Humphrey Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
About the Project
The Lynnway is a major roadway, part of Route 1A, and is owned and operated by DCR. The project area extends north from the General Edwards Bridge at the Revere city line to just north of Market Street and serves as a significant north-south connection to and within the city. For decades, the Lynnway’s design has prioritized the movement of motor vehicles, resulting in a difficult and intimidating area for pedestrians, cyclists, and bus riders to navigate, and serving as a barrier to the waterfront.
The Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project will include safety and reliability improvements for all modes of transportation – from those who drive, walk, and bike to those who take public transportation. As part of this project, there will also be improved access both across and along the Lynnway, making it safer for people to access places like the new Harbor Park.
The Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project builds upon several plans from the MBTA, City of Lynn, and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Safe, multimodal transportation improvements to the Lynnway are essential to supporting the City’s vision for the area to transform it as a gateway to the Lynn community.
Accommodations
This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities and those with limited proficiency in English. Spanish interpretation will be available at the Lynn Open House and Virtual Public Meeting. Accessibility accommodations and language services will be provided free of charge, upon request, as available. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation and/or language services, please email BetterBusProject@mbta.com
More Information
Learn more at MBTA.com/Lynnway. Send questions or comments to BetterBusProject@MBTA.com

Cumbia Night: 2nd Annual Diaper Drive
2026-05-07 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
From Millennium Latino Project: Join us for Cumbia Night, our 2nd Annual Diaper Drive supporting local families in Lynn and across the North Shore. Come enjoy a fun cumbia dance lesson led by Stewart Herrera, followed by an open dance floor led by Dj Naeda, and a night rooted in culture, and community. Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or already love cumbia, this is about coming together, celebrating, and giving back.
In collaboration with Lynn Music Foundation
Your entry = a box of diapers
If you’d prefer to pay in advance, we’re also accepting ticket purchases via Zeffy, by clicking here..
Please click here for sponsorship opportunities
All ticket purchases and diaper donations go directly to Mamas Unida, Lynn Community Health Center and Eliot Family Resource Center.

Super Nova Wrestling presents: Momma Said Knock You OUT!
2026-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 | 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: SNW Vortex returns to Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre on May 8th for another night of high-impact action!
SNW Vortex returns to Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre on May 8th for another night of high-impact action!
SNW Vortex Tapings: “Momma Said Knock You Out”
Introducing the Queen of the Wildcard Tournament 👑
Watch the Wildcard Superstars of Vortex & Shock battling for bragging rights and supremacy!
Doors: 5:30 PM
Bell Time: 6:30 PM
Tickets:
Adults: $25
Kids: $5
Kids under 5: Free
Click here to purchase tickets
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lynn Music Foundation.

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.

Mental Health Awareness Community Fundraising Event
2026-05-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Mission on The Bay, 141 Humphrey St., Swampscott, 01907, United States
From the Lynn Department of Mental Health Citizen Advisory Board: Join us for a Mental Health Awareness Community Fundraising Event on Tuesday, May 12th from 5-8pm. 100% of proceeds from raffles and 20% of all sales between 5pm-8pm benefit the Lynn Department of Mental Health Citizen Advisory Board Consumer Emergency Fund!
Reservations strongly encouraged!

Museum Enrichment Series for All (M.E.S.A.)
2026-05-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Join Lynn Museum & Arts Center on the second Wednesday of each month at noon for M.E.S.A. (Museum Enrichment Series for All). This lecture series covers wellness, genealogy, and current events and features local experts, community members, Museum staff, and others.
M.E.S.A. is open to anyone and everyone. Currently it is only virtual, and requires registering in advance.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lynn Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Please check the LMAC’s Facebook page or Instagram page for each month’s guest speaker(s).

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Museum & Arts Center.

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.

Click the image to learn more
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.
________________________
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.
