Figure Drawing at GALA
2025-08-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-18 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.

If the flier above is out-of-date please contact GALA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.)
2025-08-13 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.

WORKSHOP | Basic Desktop Computer Skills / Habilidades básicas en computadoras de escritorio
2025-08-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Community TV, 181 Union St., Lynn, Massachusetts, 01901, United States
LCTV is now offering classes in basic desktop computer skills!

These two hour classes are designed to get you up-and-running and navigating desktop computers with confidence!
Limited space available. Register now!
Registration required by calling 781-780-9460 or via email at info@lynntv.org.

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This project was funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at the MassTech Collaborative under the Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program. Funding was provided by Massachusetts ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds.

LCTV ahora ofrece clases de habilidades y capacitación básicas de computadoras
Estas clases de dos horas están diseñadas para que usted pueda comenzar a utilizar computadoras con confianza.
Cupos limitados. ¡Regístrese ahora!
Se requiere inscripción llamando al 781-780-6490 o por correo electrónico a: info@lynntv.org

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Este proyecto fue financiado por el Instituto de Broadband de Massachusetts en el marco del Programa de Implementación de Equidad Digital Municipal (Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program). La financiación fue proporcionada por los Fondos de Recuperación Fiscal Estatal ARPA de Massachusetts.

The Open Vault Jam Sessions
2025-08-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-20 17:00 - 20:00 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
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 Wednesday through August 27th 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. 🎧🎸🥁

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Music Foundation.

Concert-on-the-Green
2025-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 | East Baptist Church, 300 Western Ave, Lynn, 01904, United States
From East Baptist Church: East Baptist Church is partnering with Byfield Parish of Georgetown to host a free Concert-on-the-Green on the front lawn of East Baptist Church on Western Ave in Lynn on Wednesday, August 13 at 7pm.
This event will feature live music from the East Baptist & Byfield Parish worship bands. Free water, lemonade, & popcorn will be available. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket & come enjoy some live music!

Farmers' Market - Summer 2025
2025-08-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Common, North & South Common Street, Lynn, MA, 01905, United States
Stock up on fresh, local veggies and other delicious delights – SNAP/HIP accessible!

This market is held at 8 Silsbee Street bi-monthly during the winter months, the rest of the year held at Lynn Common.

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 above information was submitted to us by The Food Project.

Community Cookouts at Grace UMC
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Grace United Methodist Church, 374 Broadway, Lynn, MA, 01904, United States
🔥 Summer Cookouts Are Back! 🍔🌭
Join Grace UMC of Lynn every Thursday from 6 – 8 PM in July & August for our Community Cookouts at 374 Broadway in Lynn!
Come for the free food, stay for the good vibes! Free burgers, hot dogs, music, laughter, and new friends await.
Everyone’s welcome, no cost, just community. See you there! 🎉

The above information was submitted to us by Grace UMC of Lynn.

2025 Red Rock Park Summer Entertainment Series
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Red Rock Park in Lynn, Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
PLEASE NOTE: The July 31st concert with All That 90’s has been cancelled due to the weather.

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 10 to August 14 from 6-8 PM.

On August 22nd at 8pm the Friends will co-sponsor with the City of Lynn a free movie night at Red Rock Park, featuring Moana 2.

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.

The above information is courtesy of the Friends of Lynn & Nahant Beach.

A Mindful Awakening With Nature
2025-08-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Nahant Beach, 1 Nahant Road, Nahant, 01908, United States
Engage your senses to deepen your connection with nature and boost peace, creativity, and health. Expect sitting, standing, and short walks. Bring a small chair, blanket, or pad to sit on.
Meet At: Nahant Beach, on the beach in the vicinity of the south entrance booth.
All Programs are free and open to the public. This program is intended for adults and teens with adults.
Please dress for the weather. Programs are cancelled during inclement weather, including high winds and extreme heat. For more information, or if you would like to receive regular emails about our current program schedules, please call (617) 721-4132 or email matthew.nash@mass.gov.

The above information is courtesy of Mass DCR.

TFP Community Resource Fair
2025-08-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Lynn Museum and Arts Center, 590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From The Food Project: Connect with organizations that provide free resources in Lynn!
Housing | Rental Assistance | After school programs English classes | Job search services | And more!

2025 Summer Movie Nights
2025-08-16 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-08-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Multiple locations, please see listing for more info.
Join the City of Lynn for a night of free popcorn and family-friendly films!

Inside Out 2 | Saturday, July 19 at 8PM – Manning Field
Wicked | Saturday, July 26 at 8PM – Goldfish Pond Park
Sonic 3 | Saturday, August 16 at 7:30PM – Barry Park
Moana 2 | Friday, August 22 at 7:30PM – Red Rock Park

The above information was submitted to us by Mayor Nicholson’s Office.

Poetic Lynnguistics: North Shore Youth Spoken Word
2025-08-17 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
2025-08-17 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.

2025 Candidate Forums: Ward 5 Councilor
2025-08-18 19:00 | Virtual
Lynn Community Television will be holding this forum with candidates running for Ward 5 Councilor LIVE on August 18, 2025 at 7pm. This will be broadcast on our Government Channel, website, Facebook, and YouTube. The candidates for this race are Augustina Matos, Cardeliz Paez, Liliana Patino, & Josh Polonsky. LCTV Board Member Joe Scanlon will serve as moderator.

This year the City of Lynn is holding Municipal Elections for Mayor, Councilor At-Large, Ward Councilors, & School Committee. The Preliminary Election will be held on September 2nd and Final Election will be held on November 4th. You can find out more about the candidates for every race in this year’s election by visiting LynnTV.org/election for important voting information, candidate bios, and more for this and other races.

Please note: Only the two top candidates for Ward 5 Councilor will advance from the Preliminary election to November. This is the only race affected, all other candidates will advance.

Scoop the Poop: Pet Parades
2025-08-19 | Barkland Ave. Dog Park, 155 - 177 Parkland Ave, Lynn, 01904, United States
From The City of Lynn’s Lynn Public Health Division: The City of Lynn presents the Scoop the Poop: Pet Parade on Tuesday, August 19th.
There will be two parades: Barkland Dog Park from 12pm – 2pm and Lynn Common, at the Frederick Douglass Bandstand from 6pm – 7:30pm.
Bring your pet and join the fun!
Pets should be on a leash
Free microchipping
Goodie bags
Dog License – $12 and up to date rabies certificate is needed
2026 Dog Park tags – $30
& more!
This is part of the Lynn Public Health Division’s “Scoop The Poop” campaign. Learn more and take the survey by clicking here.

2025 MBT's 9 Million Meals Walk
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 | First Church in Swampscott Congregational UCC, 40 Monument Ave., Swampscott, 01907, United States
From My Brother’s Table: Join us for My Brother’s Table’s 9 Million Meals Walk on Sunday, October 19 at The First Church in Swampscott, 40 Monument Ave. Check-in begins at 1:30 PM and the 3-mile walk along the scenic Swampscott/Lynn shoreline starts promptly at 2 PM.
All funds raised help provide meals and other programs of My Brother’s Table. For more information please call 781-595-3224.
Register, create a team, or donate by clicking here

“Scars in Heaven” Campaign Kick-Off & Ribbon Display
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 | The Recovery Exchange, 35 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
From The Recovery Exchange: Spectrum Health Systems’ peer recovery center, The Recovery Exchange, is partnering with Adopt A Pole for the “Scars in Heaven” campaign, a statewide initiative honoring those lost to addiction.

The campaign launches with a ribbon pick-up event at Recovery on the Harbor in East Boston on Thursday, August 21 at 12:00 PM, followed by a ribbon hanging and candlelight vigil in Central Square, Lynn on Friday, August 29 at 7:30 PM. Participants and community members are invited to honor loved ones, reduce stigma, and support recovery.

Kim Patterson, Program Director at The Recovery Exchange, will be available to discuss the impact of peer recovery and public remembrance.

Learn more about The Recovery Exchange by clicking here

Psalms By The Beach - Summer 2025
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Red Rock Park in Lynn, Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
from Grace UMC: We’re excited to invite you to a peaceful time of meditation on the Psalms by the beach. Join us at 10:00 -11:00 am on August 20, 27, and September 3 and 10 at Red Rock Park in Lynn. Come and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, the sacred words of Scripture, and the shared stories of our community.

All are welcome, and it is free.

Coffee With A Cop
2025-08-20 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
2025-08-21 18:30 - 21:30 | The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center (LynnArts) & The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA, 01901, United States
Inc.ubate Coworking Lynn & The Lynn Music Foundation are excited to announce our latest collaboration, the Civil Society Screenings @ The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre.
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.
Films Start at 7pm (Doors 6:30pm)
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The Beautiful Country Summary
Binh, a Vietnamese Amerasian boy, faces discrimination and leaves his village to find his mother in Saigon. After a fatal incident involving her employer, Binh flees with his younger brother Tam. En route to America, a storm diverts their boat to Malaysia, where they meet Ling, a prostitute who helps them escape. Tam dies during the harsh voyage. In New York, Binh works while Ling moves on. Learning he qualifies for citizenship, Binh travels to Texas to find his blind father. Though he hides his identity, his father senses the truth, and they begin to bond quietly at the film’s end.
Trailer: The Beautiful Country Trailer
Bonus Film
After The Beautiful Country we will be screening a nine minute short created by Lynn’s very own New American Association of Massachusetts (NAAM) called “New Roots for New Americans: NAAM Client Stories“. NAAM staff will be onsite to talk about their work with Immigrants and the current state of affairs in Lynn.
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May 29th: 51 Birch Street
June 12th: Defining Us
July 17th: Medium Cool
August 21st: The Beautiful Country
September 18th: Fighter
November 13th: My Omaha
December 11th: We Still Here
Special thanks to Massdevelopment, Creative Cities, & Lynnspire Grants.

The above information was submitted to us by Inc.ubate Coworking Lynn.

Creatures of The Seas & Sands Discovery Station
2025-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Red Rock Park in Lynn, Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
Drop by anytime for a brief (3-5 minute) lesson about the fascinating and vital creatures that rely on the sea and sand for their survival.
All Programs are free and open to the public. All ages, an adult must accompany children.
Please dress for the weather. Programs are cancelled during inclement weather, including high winds and extreme heat. For more information, or if you would like to receive regular emails about our current program schedules, please call (617) 721-4132 or email matthew.nash@mass.gov.

The above information is courtesy of Mass DCR.

FREE Sensory Ice Cream & Summer Fun
2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Kiley Park, 66 Sanderson Ave., Lynn, MA, 01902, United States
Join Lynn Disability Network and Caring Heart Special Rights for a sweet summer morning of ice cream, friendship, and fun, because every child deserves a joyful memory. Families of children with disabilities are invited to bring their children, siblings, and friends for a relaxed and inclusive time together.
Let’s celebrate community, inclusion, and the joy of childhood — one scoop at a time!

The above information was submitted to us by the Lynn Disability Network.

Inclusive Sports Open House
2025-08-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Lynn Special Needs Camp, 106 Pennybrook Rd., Lynn, 01905, United States
From Special Olympics MA: Join Special Olympics MA, Justice Resource Institute, and Professional Parent Advocacy League for an afternoon full of sports, family fun, and resource sharing. Participant will have the opportunity to register for Free Inclusive Sports starting in late September as well.

Free to attend – Pre-Register for a shirt on arrival!

When – Saturday, August 23rd, 12pm to 3pm
What – Sports Themed Family Fun Day for Families with People with Disabilities
Where – Lynn Special Needs Camp
Who – Lynn families and surrounding communities of people with disabilities.
Please click here to register

Ready to help? Register to volunteer on the 23rd and learn more about what Special Olympics needs in Lynn to make this opportunity possible for families throughout the year. Register to volunteer by clicking here.

For more information please call 508-485-0986 x217 or email stephen.basden@specialolympicsma.org.

The Summer Cypher x Solmaria
2025-08-23 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
Join us for a night filled with music, art, and good vibes. Let’s celebrate the summer together with amazing performances and creative energy.
Mom’s Limbö’s will be providing some yummy eats and delicious homemade ice cream, Colombian style! Tap in with other artists and vendors, and step up and spit a few bars during our open mic segment. Featuring beats by JoiBeatz, SenseiGoya, and more!
Space is limited, so get your tickets today. See you there!
For more information please email omgitzsol@gmail.com or call 978-333-2004.
Click here to register
