Figure Drawing at GALA
2026-08-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-10 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-31 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-21 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
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.

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Speak Up Spoken Word Open Mic
2026-08-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-23 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.)
2026-08-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-09-09 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).

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Poetic Lynnguistics: North Shore Youth Spoken Word
2026-08-16 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-06 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-20 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
2026-08-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-20 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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Coffee With A Cop
2026-08-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-16 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.

Stand Up Stick Up @ The Vault
2026-08-27 19:30 - 23:30, 2026-09-24 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 Shoe City Series | Clock to the Rock 5k
2026-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Central Square, Central Square, Lynn, MA, United States
From the Shoe City Series: This race is fun and when the weather is perfect you can’t beat the view of the ocean. Run from the clock in Central Square down Lynn Shore Drive thru Lynn’s Diamond District and back. Following the race, enjoy a block party featuring music, food, entertainment, and more family-friendly fun.
Presented by the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Industrial Corp. of Lynn.
Registration information TBA, date subject to change
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The Shoe City Series is a collection of four 5K races throughout the year. Each race is a different course in a different part of the city and a different time of the year. This is designed to give the participants a view of our entire city and to highlight some of its many beautiful features and areas.

The medals awarded for each of the races are meant to interlock, creating a single big medal for those that participate in all 4. The 2026 5Ks are as follows:

Hibernian 5K – March 22nd
Lynn Fire & Police Family Day 5K – May 30th
Clock to The Rock 5K – Details TBA
Turkey Trot 5K – November 26th

Stay up to date with the Shoe City Series by following their Facebook page. If you have questions please message their FB page.

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:
