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2026 Freezin For A Reason: Polar Plunge for My Brother's Table
2026-01-01 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Nahant Lifesaving Station & Short Beach, 96 Nahant Road, Nahant, MA, 01908, United States
From the Greater Lynn chamber of Commerce: This year, we will be taking the plunge to raise money for My Brother’s Table. Food insecurity is a major problem right now, with millions of families struggling to afford enough nutritious food due to rising costs and economic instability. Many people are forced to skip meals or rely on food assistance programs, highlighting the urgent need for community support and long-term solutions to end hunger.1
Join us in helping our community and make this year’s Freezin’ another successful event for My Brother’s Table!!!
We will be selling raffle tickets for gift baskets and are looking for donations from local businesses for support. If you could help in any way or are looking for more information, please contact George Sonia by calling 781-844-7424 or Mario Capano by calling 781-241-2462.
Plunge at 12pm sharp at Short Beach in Nahant! Join us after the plunge from 2-8 PM at Rolly’s Tavern for food, drinks, and raffles! T-Shirts on sale for $30.

Poetic Lynnguistics: North Shore Youth Spoken Word
2026-01-04 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-18 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
2026-01-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-18 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.

2026 City of Lynn Inauguration Ceremony
2026-01-05 18:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Mayor Nicholson’s Office: On behalf of Mayor Jared C. Nicholson, we would like to cordially invite you to the 2026 Inauguration Ceremony for the Mayor, City Council, and School Committee. The event will take place on Monday, January 5th at 6:00pm in the Lynn Memorial Auditorium.
There will be a reception to follow in the City Hall foyer.
Please note that the event will include live Spanish interpretation and will be livestreamed by Lynn Community Television.
59th Mayor of Lynn:
The Honorable Jared C. Nicholson
City Council
Constantino “Coco” Alinsug
Jordan T. Avery
Brian M. Field
Frederick W. Hogan
Brian P. LaPierre
Obed A. Matul
Nicole D. McClain
Dr. Peter D. Meaney
Natasha S. Megie-Maddrey, Esq.
Hong L. Net
Cardeliz Paez
School Committee
Brian K. Castellanos, M.S., LSWA
Lorraine M. Gately
Brenda Ortiz McGrath, MSW
Lenny E. Peña
Andrea L. Satterwhite, NP
Tristan James Smith, Esq.

En nombre del Alcalde Jared C. Nicholson, nos complace invitarle a la Ceremonia de Inauguración 2026 para el Alcalde, el Concejo de la Ciudad y el Comité Escolar. El evento se llevará a cabo el lunes 5 de enero a las 6:00 pm en el Auditorio Lynn Memorial.
A continuación, habrá una recepción en el vestíbulo del Ayuntamiento.
Tenga en cuenta que el evento incluirá interpretación en español y será transmitido en directo por Lynn Community Television.

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Figure Drawing at GALA
2026-01-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-26 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).

Tai Chi and Qigong Classes for Beginners
2026-01-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lynn, 101 Forest Ave, Swampscott, MA, 01907, United States
From UUCGL: Would you like to engage in a practice of joy, calm, and empowerment? Support your health and well-being by joining Tai Chi or Qigong classes!
Register for either class anytime by clicking here, your first class is free!
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Tai Chi classes
Tai Chi classes are held on Tuesdays, 9am-10am. ​This is a true beginner class that will explore Tai Chi fundamentals and theories and learn Wudang Tai Chi 28 movements.
Some of the benefits of Tai Chi:
•Promotes relaxation and good health
•Improves balance and flexibility
•Relieves stress and fatigue
•Strengthens body and mind
“Taiji can give you the strength of a lumberjack, the pliability of a child, and the peace of mind of a sage.”
– Asian proverb
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Qigong classes
Qigong classes are held on Tuesdays, 10am-11am. ​Teacher-guided breathing exercises to optimize “Qi” circulation to regulate your mind and body’s movement and posture – providing a sense of joy and calm. Qigong is an old, developing discipline that combines breathing exercises, movement, self-massage, gong meditation, and healing postures to provide a comprehensive approach to self-healing exercise and meditation.
Is this for you? Whether you are new to Qigong or have previous experience, you will enjoy this one-hour meditative exercise. Some of the benefits of Qigong:
•Promotes relaxation and good health
•Improves balance and flexibility
•Relieves stress and fatigue
•Strengthens body and mind
What’s the difference between Qigong and Tai Chi? Both Tai Chi and Qigong are great forms of health and healing, but:
•Qigong is easy to learn, and it can be practiced at home regularly, while Tai Chi requires memorization of movements in sequence
•There are an infinite number of Qigong styles that suit everyone’s level, while Tai Chi movements can be longer and more challenging
•Qigong exercises can be practiced while sitting, standing, or lying down, while Tai Chi is a continuous and moving meditation
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Register for either class at https://www.uucgl.org/taichi
Please try out the first class for free, and if you choose to continue, you may pay at the next class.
An advance payment of $260 toward the 15-session series (approx. $17.33 per class) is encouraged as a way to show commitment and support for the teaching. We understand that circumstances vary, so if the standard fee feels difficult, please know that flexible arrangements can be considered. If you enroll mid-session, fees will be prorated based on the number of classes remaining.
For more info visit: www.uucgl.org/taichi or email office@uucgl.org.

Exhibit | TWIN - Mirror the Spirit, Defy the Boundaries
2026-01-07 - 2026-01-10, 2026-01-14 - 2026-01-17, 2026-01-21 - 2026-01-24, 2026-01-28 - 2026-01-31 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
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From Galleries at LynnArts (GALA): The exhibit TWIN-Mirror the Spirit Defy the Boundaries is open Dec 13 – Feb. 14, with Opening night on December 13 from 6-9pm.
TWIN is a joint exhibit by artists Jay’Nyah Spencer and Michael Aghahowa a celebration of friendship shared roots and artistic freedom. Growing up in Lynn Massachusetts both artists followed parallel creative paths from Lynn Tech to Raw Art works developing their voices within the same community though years apart.

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

Sunday – Tuesday: By appointment
Wednesday: 2pm – 6pm
Thursday: 1pm – 4pm
Friday: 2pm – 6pm
Saturday: 12pm – 5pm

Learn more about GALA

Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic
2026-01-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-28 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.

Museum Enrichment Series for All (M.E.S.A.)
2026-01-14 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.

Pickering Night at Prince Pizzeria
2026-01-20 16:00 - 20:00 | Prince Pizzeria, 517 Broadway, Route 1 South, Saugus, MA, 01906, United States
From the Pickering PTO: Join the Pickering PTO at Prince Pizzeria on Tuesday, January 20th from 4–8pm to support the PTO! Raffles will be for sale. Th flier is not required, but you MUST mention the fundraiser for the PTO to receive 20% back.

Coffee With A Cop
2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee Co., 61 Munroe Street, Lynn, MA, United States
The Lynn Police Department are revitalizing their monthly “Coffee with a Cop” at Thousand Hill Coffee Shop! This meet and greet with the community is scheduled for every third Wednesday at 10am, but the location may change.

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Police Department.

Civil Society Screenings: We Still Here/Nos Tenemos
2026-01-21 19:00 - 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 Lynn Music Foundation: The Civil Society Screenings are curated to create public dialogue over conflict, understanding, and community action.
We Still Here/Nos Tememos Summary
In response to the government’s disregard and poor relief management during Hurricane Maria, young residents from Comerío, Puerto Rico activate themselves by taking control and transforming not only their lives but their community. WE STILL HERE / AQUÍ ESTAMOS introduces the incredible youth of Comerío, navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a disaster that brought an unprecedented level of devastation to an island already in economic and political crisis. In the lush mountains in the center of Puerto Rico, 24-year-old Mariangelie Ortiz leads a group of young residents who never thought they would become the leaders of their community, nonetheless find themselves traveling to Washington D.C. to protest in the halls of Congress. Follow them in this coming of age story to find their power and begin creating a sustainable future for themselves and their community.
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The Civil Society Screenings
Are curated to create public dialogue over conflict (familial, political, cultural, and socio-economic) and ways to move to mutual understanding and organized community activism. This monthly film series is designed to make you think, and develop a framework to engage your community for positive change.

Mocktail Hour, Ribbon-Cutting, & Donation Drive at Galleries at Lynn Arts
2026-01-22 18:00 - 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 Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce (GLCC): Join us for a GALA ribbon cutting & mocktail hour celebrating their construction! Enjoy a mocktail hour and light bites.
Donate school supplies for CASA Lynn and enjoy Stand Up, Stock Up comedy at the Vault – donors receive 50% off a future show!

ITEMS NEEDED:

Expo Markers
White Board Erasers
Expo Cleaner (name brand)
Pencils
Color Pencils
Tissues
Paper Towels
Bleach Wipes
Band Aids
Two Pocket Folders
Playdough
Glue Sticks
Construction Paper
Tissue Paper
Pipe Cleaners
Pom-poms
Zip ties
Hot glue guns

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Stand Up STOCK Up - Comedy Show School Supply Drive for CASA
2026-01-22 20:00 - 23:00 | 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: Monthly comedy show in Downtown Lynn’s Vault Theatre, featuring Boston’s best comics and the funniest national headliners!
LAUGHS FOR LEARNING!
Join us for a special edition of Stand Up Stick Up: Stand Up Stock Up, a night of hilarious stand-up comedy and a school supply drive supporting local Lynn students.
This month, we’re asking our community to help restock essential school supplies for Lynn’s newest school, CASA (City Arts & Sciences Academy), which has already run through its supply budget for the year.
🎒 Bring school supplies from a provided wish list
🎟️ Each donation earns raffle entries
🎁 Win gift cards, products, and surprises from local businesses
🤝 In partnership with the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce and Millennium Latino Project
Click here to learn more about this donation drive.
Punchlines for pencils. Jokes for notebooks.
You bring the supplies, we’ll bring the comics!
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm
Click here to purchase tickets
SUPPLIES WISH LIST:

Expo Markers
White Board Erasers
Expo Cleaner
Pencils
Color Pencils
Tissues
Paper Towels
Bleach Wipes
Band Aids
Two Pocket Folders

JANUARY LINEUP
🎶 Musical Guest:
Nandini
🎤 Featuring Comics:
Kadeem
Lionel Harris
Sonya A. Priest
Rohan Dias
🔥 Headliner:
Katie Arroyo

Stand Up Stick Up – Comedy @ The Vault Theatre is a monthly stand-up comedy show in a former historic bank, now The Neal Rantoul Vault Blackbox Theatre inside the storied LynnArts building. Every third Thursday, we bring New England’s freshest local talent and top national headliners to Lynn for an intimate, unique night of stand-up comedy.
This month, we’re proud to Stand Up for Students, proving that stand-up comedy can also be stand-up community.
Help fill backpacks while we crack jokes.
Finally, something fun to do in Lynn that actually makes a difference.

Farmers' Market - Winter 2025/26
2026-01-24 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.

The 50th Annual Great Stew Chase
2026-02-01 09:30 - 13:00 | Knights of Columbus, 177 Lynnfield Street, Lynn, MA, United States
From the Wyoma Lions Club: The Great Stew Chase is a 15-kilometer road race held annually in Lynn, Mass., organized by the Wyoma Lions Club. The race is the third oldest 15K in the US, having started in 1975.
Most run the full 15K at 10:00AM. Two alternatives are offered. One is a 9:30AM start for slower runners and the second is a 2 person relay with each person running half the distance starting at 10:00AM. Course Limit is 2 Hours. Anyone expecting to be close to the two hour finishing limit can start at 930am. The course will be marked.
After the run, the runners will be treated to a bowl of traditional stew.
Registration costs for 15K individual

$45.99 until January 9
$51.49 from January 10 – 31
$62.48 on race day, February 1

Registration costs for 2 by 4.6 mile relay

$56.99 until January 9
$67.98 from January 10 – 31
$78.98 on race day, February 1

Click here for more information and to register
If you have questions please email m_erwich@yahoo.com or call 978-394-5595.
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Map of route
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About the Wyoma Lions Club
Wyoma Lions Club has long engaged itself in community service and fundraising. We give 100% of donations back to the community and cover all costs through dues and donations from members. We raised over $200,000 for eye research and for other charities in Lynn.
