Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic
2026-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Meet the Easter Bunny at City Hall
2026-04-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Lynn Parks & Rec. Department: The Easter Bunny is coming to City Hall and would love some visitors! Bring the kids, family, friends, and coworkers to stop by, say hello, and snap a cute photo with the Bunny. It’s a fun little moment to celebrate the season together.
Come by, say hi, and enjoy the Easter cheer! All are welcome!
Bring your camera for pictures!
Sponsored by Mayor Jared Nicholson, Lynn City Council, Lynn Parks and Recreation

2026 Krama Night - Khmer New Year Kick-off Fundraiser
2026-04-04 18:00 - 23:59 | Bayside Harbor View Venue, 1 Range Rd, Nahant, 01908, United States
From Kakrona Center Inc.: Our journey toward the 2026 Khmer New Year Festival begins with an evening of community, connection, and purpose at the beautiful Bayside Venue in Nahant. This fundraiser is the heartbeat of our planning process, as it provides the essential resources needed to bring our cultural celebrations to life. Kakrona Center Inc. is a non-profit organization run entirely by dedicated volunteers who believe in the power of preserving our heritage.
Every ticket purchased and every donation made at this event goes directly toward the high costs of organizing a city-wide festival—from securing professional live entertainment and traditional dance troupes to covering essential city permits and public safety services. By joining us for this fundraiser, you are doing more than attending a party; you are investing in the visibility of the Cambodian community in Lynn. Your support ensures that we can continue to offer a high-quality, safe, and vibrant space for our elders to pass down traditions and for our youth to celebrate their roots. We invite you to be a part of this foundational effort to make our 2026 festival the most successful one yet.
ADMISSION: $55, includes banquet-style dinner
ATTIRE: Black tie
FEATURING: Live Khmer music, raffles, & a silent auction of traditional Khmer art
PLEASE RSVP AT KAKRONACENTER@GMAIL.COM
Click here for information on the Khmer new year festival

Poetic Lynnguistics: North Shore Youth Spoken Word
2026-04-05 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-19 15:00 - 19:00, 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.
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If you have any questions please contact Michelle LaPoetica at 662-799-1916 or DENCITYvibes@gmail.com.

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DENCITY International Soulcase + Open Mic
2026-04-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-19 19:00 - 22:00, 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.
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If you have any questions please contact Michelle LaPoetica at 662-799-1916 or DENCITYvibes@gmail.com.

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Figure Drawing at GALA
2026-04-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-04 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).

Museum Enrichment Series for All (M.E.S.A.)
2026-04-08 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.

Millennium Latino Project Office Opening
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Inc.ubate Coworking, 614 Washington St, 2nd Floor, Lynn, 01901, United States
From Millennium Latino Project: Join us for the MLP Office Opening as we invite you to come out and celebrate this next step for Millennium Latino Project.

This will be a mixer-style gathering, so expect to make connections the MLP way. We’ll be introducing our new space and officially kicking off our weekly office hours creating more opportunities for our community to connect, collaborate, and grow together.
RSVP by clicking here

Soundscape Visions - April 2026
2026-04-10 20:00 - 22:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From Soundscape Visions: ​Soundscape Visions returns to Galleries at Lynn Arts with an immersive live performance featuring large-scale projections of video art and original live electro-acoustic soundscape music. This program will debut three new audio-visual compositions alongside the audience favorites. Compositions on this program feature photography and video art by François de Costerd and artwork by Aza Nizi Maza. Original music performed live by Alexander Vavilov (electro-acoustic viola), Ara Sarkissian (piano), Ken Field (saxophone), and Rafael Popper-Keizer (cello). ​​

Door will open at 7:30pm

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Farmers' Market - Winter 2025/26
2026-04-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-25 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.

Coffee With A Cop
2026-04-15 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.

Laugh In Lynn | April 2026
2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Palette Function Room, 16a City Hall Square, Lynn, 01901, United States
From Centerboard: A new comedy special is bringing big laughs to Lynn for the first time. Palette, the function room owned and operated by Centerboard, is launching “Laugh in Lynn,” a new live comedy event designed to expand access to stand-up comedy in the city. The inaugural show will take place April 16, 2026, in partnership with The Cabot, Off Cabot, and Laugh Boston, bringing nationally touring comedians directly to Lynn audiences.
The kickoff event will feature New York City–based multilingual comedian Santi Espinosa, known for his honest, personal storytelling and energetic stage presence. Espinosa hosts the popular ItMatters Comedy showcase at the New York Comedy Club and has performed everywhere from comedy clubs across North America to sold-out shows in London, England and Bogotá, Colombia. He recently recorded his debut comedy album.
The event will be presented as a bilingual English and Spanish comedy show, reflecting Lynn’s diverse community and making the experience accessible to a broader audience.
Palette, located in downtown Lynn and owned and operated by the nonprofit Centerboard, serves as a community gathering space that hosts cultural programming, events, and performances. Through initiatives like Laugh in Lynn, the venue aims to create more opportunities for residents to experience arts and entertainment locally.
The Laugh in Lynn special aims to build a comedy presence in the city by collaborating with regional arts organizations and comedy venues to showcase both established and emerging comedians.
The kickoff event will take place Thursday, April 16, 2026, with doors opening at 7:00 PM and the show beginning at 8:00 PM.
Please click here for tickets

Play It Forward: A Dueling Piano Fundraiser for Centerboard
2026-04-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Palette Function Room, 16a City Hall Square, Lynn, 01901, United States
From Centerboard: Dueling Pianos is Back in Palette!
Join us for Play It Forward, a fun night of dueling pianos raising funds for Centerboard’s programs!
Get ready for a FULL night of music, laughter, and community impact! Join us for Play It Forward, an interactive dueling piano fundraiser where all proceeds support Centerboard’s work with families and individuals in our community.
Bring your tips, song requests, and energy as talented pianists take your favorite songs and turn them into an unforgettable live experience. Whether you love pop hits, classic rock, R&B, or throwback favorites—this is your chance to help shape the playlist while supporting a great cause.
🌟Featuring pianists Greg Asadoorian and Davina Yannetty🌟
Every note played helps move our mission forward-Let’s Play It Forward together!!
Click here to purchase tickets
For sponsorship opportunities and information contact Development Director Machel Piper via email at mpiper@centerboard.org.

Stand Up Stick Up @ The Vault
2026-04-23 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 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.

NOVEMBER LINEUP:
Please note special date due to Thanksgiving: 3rd Thursday of the month, November 20th

Laugh for a good cause as we help raise fund for the Lynn Youth Rams Football & Cheer teams!
Musical guest – Four
Host – Jamie Aird
Headliner – Tori Piskin
Guest Comics -Kadeem / Jason Fishman / Connor Doherty / Lionel Harris

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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
Click here for information on the Krama Night Fundraiser

“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
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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

Tennis In The Parks – Spring 2026
2026-05-02 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

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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
