The event is open to all. To encourage attendance, the symposium is free. We do ask that you register so we are able to prepare for and welcome all attendees. Select Symposium to register.

Artsy Box Project Update

Project Submissions Ending

The Franklin Cultural District is pleased to share that we still have a few hours left to accept submissions as the time closes promptly at 3 pm today, Wednesday, February 15.. We want to thank the Mass Cultural Council and the Town of Franklin for their generosity and support. We would also like to thank our Franklin artists and neighboring communities who have participated in this new public art initiative. Submissions will be reviewed in the coming weeks. Please look out for an update in our newsletter. 

Dean College

An Evening Salon Celebrating Visionary Activist Bayard Rustin

Dean College presents an evening salon on the life and work of visionary activist Bayard Rustin, Wednesday, February 15, 6:00 pm, featuring special guests Walter Naegle, who was Rustin’s life partner, and Bennett Singer, the filmmaker who co-directed the film “Brother Outsider” about Rustin.

Hosted by the Dean College Social Responsibility, Equity and Antiracism Work Team, this event provides an opportunity to celebrate, reflect and engage in critical discussions as we collectively move toward creating the pluralist ideal in the places where we live, work and socialize. The event is free and open to the public, and will take place in the Marvin Chapel inside Dean Hall on the Dean College campus. Select Dean for additional information.

Franklin Public Library

Senator Edward M. Brooke

Senator Edward M. Brooke, Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Franklin Public Library. Join Alan Earls and a discussion Senator Edward M. Brooke of Massachusetts. The first African American elected to the Senate! Select Library for information about this and other events. Located at 118 Main Street.

Escape into Fiction Bookstore

Book Club and Art Gallery Exhibit Opening!

Escape into Fiction offers bestsellers, new releases and old favorites. There are books for all ages. Additionally, it is home to the Franklin Art Association Gallery and a welcoming meeting location for community groups.

• February Book Club, The Vanishing Season! by Joanna Schaffhausen. Wednesday, February 15, 6:00 pm. All are welcome. Books will be available in store for purchase.
• FAA Gallery Opening, Thursday, February 16, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. See below for information.

Select Bookstore to learn more about these and other events. Located at 12 Main Street.

Franklin Art Association Gallery

New Art Exhibit Opening Reception

at Escape into Fiction Bookstore

New Exhibit Opening at the Franklin Art Association Gallery. Thursday, February 16, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Located at Escape Into Fiction Bookstore, will be showcasing a New Exhibit of Works by Our Members, and we invite you join us for the opening reception. Select Art for the FAA Facebook page and more information. Escape into Fiction Bookstore, 12 Main Street..

Dean College

Founders Day Panel and Reception

Founders Day Panel and Dessert Reception: Uncovering Forgotten Founders Through the Power of Archives Thursday, February 16, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please join Historians and Archivists from the Dean and Franklin Communities for an unveiling of a historical photograph of the Grace Universalist Church. Dean College  Alumni Memorial Hall | Trophy Room. Sweet treats will be served. Attire: Business Casual. Select Dean to RSVP for this event. Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

Pour Richards

Wine Tasting Night for the Food Pantry

Wine Tasting Night, to Support the new home of the Franklin Food Pantry, Thursday, February 16, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pour Richards. Ticketed event. Select Pantry for details. Located 835 West Central Street.

Intermission Cafe

Wine Barre 02038

Wine Barre 02038 at Intermission Cafe. Thursday, February 16, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes! (21+ welcome). Select Intermission for more information. Located at 38 Main Street (Rear).

67 Degrees Brewing

Music, Food, and Beer!

• The Caribbean Press, Food Truck, Friday, February 17, 5:00 to 8:30 pm.
• Elastic Five, Live Music, Saturday, February 18, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
• Joey D's Wings N Thingz, Food Truck, Saturday, February 18, 3:00 to 8:00 pm. Select 67 Degrees for more information about these events. Located at 158 Grove Street.

Franklin Public Library

Monthly Book Sale

Book Sale, Friday, February 17, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Saturday, February 18, 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon ... all books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale, Saturday, February 18, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm ... Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can for $5 a bag. Select Book for more information. Located at 118 Main Street.

Franklin Historical Museum

Silent Saturday Film

Silent Saturdays at Franklin Historical Museum

Saturday, February 18 Safety Last!, (73 minutes) a 1923 American silent romantic comedy film.

Saturday, February 25, The Freshman, (76 minutes) a 1925 American silent comedy film that tells the story of a college freshman trying to become popular by joining the school football team. Showtime is 11:00 am and admission is Free. Select Museum for more information.

Fairmount Fruit Farm

Women's Wellness Workshop

Women's Wellness Workshop, Monday, February 20. 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Fairmount Fruit Farm. Join Rebecca from Woodland Farms to learn about herbs that assist in women health. Ticketed event. Select Fairmount to register. Fairmont Fruit Farm, 887 Lincoln Street.

Partnering with Franklin Matters @https://www.franklinmatters.org through the sharing of in formation about arts and culture.

Dean College Theater

Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play

Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play, Thursday, February 23 to February 26, Dean College School of the Arts.

Permeated with the idea that we turn to art in times of immense difficulty, this 2013 black comedy by Anne Washburn tells the story of a group of survivors shortly after a global catastrophe. As a way of making sense in a world that no longer makes sense, they recreate their vanished world through storytelling (some of it featuring Bart Simpson) and turn pop culture of one era into the mythology of another. Select Dean for performance times and ticket information.

Escape into Fiction Bookstore

Creative Writing, Book Club and Poetry!

Escape into Fiction offers bestsellers, new releases and old favorites. There are books for all ages. Additionally, it is home to the Franklin Art Association Gallery and a welcoming meeting location for community groups.

• Creative Writing Workshop Informational Meeting, Thursday, February 23 and Thursday, March 2, 6:00 pm. Creative Writing Workshop! Do you love to write? Let us help hone your skills or teach you something new! Come to the Informational meetings and learn about the new workshops being held! All ages welcome to the meeting. From there we will organize age groups for Workshop Sessions!
• HeartStopper Book Club (Middle-High School), Thursday, February 23, 6:00 pm, Book 2, This is geared for all middle school and High school students that are, or are allies, LGBTQ+. Bring your friends and come talk about your favorite series and hear about other books coming out!
• Poetry for the People, Tuesday, February 28, 6:00 pm. Come in to listen, or participate in Franklin's Bookstore Poetry group. A new monthly gathering of Poetry lovers! Keep watch on Social Media, we may have special guests coming in as well! Feel free to read a classic, a modern, or self created piece! All are welcome.

Select Bookstore to learn more about these and other events. Located at 12 Main Street.

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Be a part of the 33rd Season

Tracy Grammer with special guest Hana Zara, Saturday, February 25.

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are held in the Meetinghouse at 262 Chestnut St. Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org// for tickets and performance tims, and select their FaceBook page for information about upcoming performances.

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical

The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical. Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4, presented by The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School. For performance times and ticket information, select BFCCPS for their website. The school is located at 500 Financial Park, Franklin.

Franklin High School Theater Company presents

Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies, Friday, March 3 at 6:00 pm and Friday, March 17 at 7:00 pm. Franklin High School Theater Company production. Select tickets to buy tickets and for additional information. FHS is located at 218 Oak St.

Franklin Performing Arts Company

Something Rotten!

Something Rotten! March 10 to 19, at THE BLACK BOX, the Franklin Performing Arts Company presents the hilarious musical comedy,

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play, but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard."

Select FPAC for tickets, performance times, and general information. Located 15 West Central Street.

LiveARTS presents

A Young Artist Showcase

LiveARTS, March 12, 3:00 pm, presents a Young Artist Showcase, featuring students of Victor Rosenbaum, and members of the Schubert Club and the Chaminade Clubs of Attleboro and Providence, RI. The performance takes place at First Universalist Society of Franklin, 262 Chestnut St. Select LiveARTS for ticketing and information.

Dean College Theater

Pippin

Pippin, March 22 to 26, Dean College Main Theater. Studded with pop-style musical gems, Pippin is an allegory of a young prince in search of himself. Select Dean for tickets, performance times and general information.

Franklin High School

FHS Jazz Cafe

FHS Jazz Cafe, Friday, March 24, 7:00 pm, Franklin High School Cafeteria. Handicap accessible. All welcome. Select Boosters for additional information about music programs. Located at 218 Oak Street.

Lifelong Music Academy

Summer Music 2023!

The Lifelong Music Academy's Summer Music Program.Registration is now open. For two weeks, July 24 - August 4, 2023, students entering grades 3-9 can choose from classes in Band. Glee, or Strings. The program runs Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm at Franklin High School. In addition to their main ensemble, students participate in a daily Exploratory class, recreational time, plus there are multiple Spirit Days throughout the two weeks and a concert on the last day. Select Lifelong Music Academy for more information and to register.

Creative Corner Art Studio

Announces Summer Arts Camp

Half Day Summer Arts Camp for Middle and High School students. Monday through Friday. Select Arts for the Creative Corner Arts Studio website with information about dates, times, registration and tuition. Located at 13 Main Street, Depot Plaza, Unit 6A.

Franklin's Cultural District Committee (FCDC) engages, promotes, celebrates, and collaborates with Franklin's artists and creatives, as well as organizations, institutions, and businesses. The Committee meets the second Thursday of the month, at 7 PM. Zoom link on Town of Franklin website, Boards/Committees.

Franklin Cultural District Committee

Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,

Pandora Carlucci, John LoPresti, 

Roberta Trahan