Disney's The Little Mermaid ... Final Weekend! | | |
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October 20-22! Go under the sea at THE BLACK BOX with Disney’s The Little Mermaid presented by the Franklin Performing Arts Company at THE BLACK BOX. Directed and Choreographed by Broadway’s Christopher Rice-Thomson. Ticketed Event. Select TBB for ticket purchase and performance information. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. | |
October 25 to October 29, The Play That Goes Wrong, presented by Dean College. An Olivier Award-winning comedy that is a hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes. A farcical murder mystery, a play within a play that was conceived by the hysterical Mischief Theatre Company from London. Select Dean for ticket purchase and performance information. See October 28 (below) opportunity to Continue the Conversation. | |
October 28 at 8:00 pm, Antje Duvekot at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse. Ticketed event. Select Circle for ticket purchase and performance information. Located at First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut Street. | |
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Pumpkin sale continues throughout October
at St. John's
Select St. John’s Episcopal Church Facebook page for updates. See you there: Monday-Friday 4:00 pm-6:00 pm; Saturdays 10:00 am-4:00 pm; Sundays 12 noon-4:00 pm. Located at 237 Pleasant Street.
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Happening in Franklin's Cultural District and Beyond
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | |
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1:00 pm. Senior Scribblers, a writers group at Franklin Senior Center.
1:00 pm Memory Cafe an hour of music, socialization, and engagement. Supported by a grant from FCC and MCC. Franklin Senior Center.
5:30 pm. Boosting Neural Health in Aging at Franklin Senior Center. Discuss the evidence behind boosting overall brain health in aging. Select Senior for Franklin Senior Center information about these and other programs. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.
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Thursday, October 19, 2023 | |
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4:30 pm, Franklin Lifelong Community Learning presents Expert Architects at Franklin High School. Students in grades 2-5 can join a fun and educational 8-week class with Expert Architects where they will design and build a skyscraper from Legos. Select the link above to register. Location: Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street.
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5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Red Apron Charcuterie, Food.
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Kendo, Live Music on the Patio at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union St.
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6:00 pm FHS Unified Basketball vs Franklin Fire Department, Police Department and School Department. A fundraiser for the Franklin Food Pantry. A non-perishable food item or make a donation. Select Unified for more information and for QR code to donate online. All Welcome. FHS Gym is located at 218 Oak Street.
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October 19, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Magical, Mystified Halloween Paint & Sip, Creative Corner Art Studio and 67 Degrees Brewing. Ticketed Event. $50 one canvas, one flight of beer, live music and take ten with our medium The Tipsy Witchy. Ticketed event. Select Creative for information. Purchase tickets here. 67 Degrees Brewing is located at 158 Grove Street.
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6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Open Mic Night with David Penza in the taproom at 67 Degrees Brewing. Select 67 for more information. Located at 158 Grove Street.
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7:30 pm It's a J Thing, Live Music in the bar/lounge at 3 Restaurant. Select 3 for more information. 3 Restaurant is located at 461 West Central Street.
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1:00-5:00 p.m. Book Sale at Franklin Public Library. All books are just one dollar! Select Library for more information. Located at 138 Main Street.
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2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Tour the Davis Thayer School Building. Please note that there is no elevator in the school and upper level access is only available via the stairs. Select Building for information. Located at 137 West Central Street.
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2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Franklin Farmers Market ... on the Town Common. Featuring farmers, artisans, and creatives! Live Music by The Ladder 3 Trio, sponsored by Mass Cultural Council and Franklin Cultural Council. Select Farmer for more information.
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6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Tyler Zajac, Live Music, on the Patio at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union St.
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7:30 pm Blue Jazz Duo, Live Music at the bar/lounge 3 Restaurant. Select 3 for more information. 3 is located at 461 West Central Street.
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Saturday, October 21, 2023 | |
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9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Book Sale at Franklin Public Library. All books are just one dollar!
1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m $5 A Bag—Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can! Franklin Public Library, 138 Main Street. Select Library for information.
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10:00 am to 2:00 pm Tour the Davis Thayer School Building. Please note that there is no elevator in the school and upper level access is only available via the stairs. Select Building for information. Located at 137 West Central Street.
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Saturday is our pumpkin fest at the farm! Fairmount Fruit Farm. There will be pop-up vendors, the beer truck from @jkcateringandevents, carving kits and painting supplies for you to truly enjoy the fall day and of course the many pumpkins we have at the farm. Don’t like to carve at home because of the mess? Don’t worry, we have you covered at the farm! Loads of family fun to help make your Saturday one of the best ones yet!
Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/730375251037?aff=oddtdtcreator
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10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Open House at Franklin Fire Department!
- Touch a Truck
- Meet Sparky the Fire Dog
- Special Guests, Franklin Police and Mass State Police
Plus Food Trucks including Doglio Coffee, Hog Wash BBQ and C&C Ice Cream.
Select Franklin Fire for more information.
Join the fun at 40 West Central Street!
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10:30 am. Boston author Ben Franchi Story Time at Escape into Fiction Bookstore. Meet Boston Author Ben Franchi as he debuts his new book, Obscura the Cat Sees Beyond. Join Ben and the not-so-feisty feline Obsura as she navigates her haunted house in search of her owners, encountering all manner of spooky sights along the way. Obscura the Cat Sees Beyond is more than a good old-fashioned scary story—it’s a “tail” of cleverness and bravery, and a valuable lesson that sometimes, our fears are more scared of us than we are of them! Select Bookstore for additional information. Located at 12 Main Street.
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3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Frank Padula, Live Music on the Patio at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union Street.
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Sunday, October 22 at 10:00 am LGBTQ History Month the First Universalist Society in Franklin pleased to invite all to two opportunities on Sunday October 22 to honor LGBTQ individuals and allies alike. At 10:00 am, our worship service will focus on the contributions of LGBTQ folk to our religious tradition and society at large. Then from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm we will view a movie described as a teen romance/comedy. Following the 1 hour and 44 minute movie there will be an opportunity for discussion and conversation. First Universalist Society in Franklin is located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. For more information, please contact our interim minister, Rev. Bev Waring at [email protected] or 508-528-5348.
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1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Franklin Historical Museum is open. FREE. Explore the exhibits. Visit the gift shop. Select Museum for more information. Located at 80 West Central Street.
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Monday, October 23, 2023 | |
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The Week of October 23, Various Days/Times -
American Sign Language
Lifelong Community Learning invites you to learn the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) from the comfort of your own home in just six weeks! Choose one of three levels: Beginner, Advanced Beginner, or Intermediate. This is a learn-as-you-go Zoom program that is completely stress-free. As an added bonus, students can log into unlimited classes every week at no additional cost. Select American Sign Language for more information and to register.
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1:00 pm Best Health Plan Options for People with Medicare. Talk with Susan Flanagan from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Select Senior for Franklin Senior Center information about this and other programs. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.
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7:00 pm Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: A Discussion Series, week four of a 6-week seminar series hosted at First Universalist Society in Franklin by David Gerlits. The discussion series is free to the public. Select FUSF for more information. Located at 262 Chestnut Street.
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | |
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Wednesday, October 25, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Fall Floral Design Workshop with Gigi's Garden Flowers and Old Exit 17 Farm, at La Cantina Winery. Ticketed Event. Registration. Select La Cantina to purchase tickets. La Cantina Winery at 357 Union St.
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November 3 and 4, 2023, Dean College is offering two evenings of select student works and collaborations, integrating dance, theatre, music, film and much more. Join us as we celebrate the diversity of the arts on the Dean College campus. Select Dean for ticket purchase and information. | |
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November 15 - 19, 2023, The iconic musical RENT is finally coming to Dean College!
Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's RENT follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.
Select Dean for ticket purchase and information.
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FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE COMPANY
presents ...
LEGALLY BLONDE
Fri. Nov 17, 2023, 7:30 pm
Sat. Nov 18, 2023, 7:30 pm
Sun. Nov 19, 2023, 2:00 pm
Select FHS for ticket purchase and information.
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October/November Events and Courses | |
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Saturday, October 28, 9:00 am Gentle-Trauma-Informed Yoga, facilitated by Tina Walsh and presented by Family Support Center. Select Safe for more information. RSVP: [email protected]. Located at 31 Hayward St unit 2-c.
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Saturday October 28 4:30 pm, Dean College Main Stage, Paula Rooney Student Center. Join us after the Saturday matinee 2pm performance to explore through conversation the close tie between murder and comedy, and why they so often go hand in hand in literature and onstage. Our panel experts are Dr. Liz Faber, Assistant Professor of English and Communication at Dean College and Julie Hennrikus, Executive Director of Sisters in Crime and author of mystery novels written under Julia Henry and Julianne Holmes. Discussion will begin at approximately 4:30pm following the performance.
Franklin Residents can get discounted tickets to the 10-28 2:00 showing of The Play that Goes Wrong through the Library! Email [email protected] for details.
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Saturday, October 28, 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The Indian Cultural Association of Franklin (ICAF) presents Garba and Dandia night with DJ Ameet and DJ Sid. At Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. Ticketed event. Food available for purchase. Select ICAF for information and ticket purchase. Tri-County is located at 147 Pond Street.
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Wednesday November 8, 4:30 pm or 5:45 pm. Our popular Kids' Cooking class continues for its Late Fall session. Choose the 4:30 pm time slot for grades 3-5 or the 5:45 pm time slot for grades 6-8. These one-hour classes help kids learn to cook and have fun while doing it! Select link to register. Location: Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street.
Tuesday November 14, 7:00 pm Spend an evening painting a large handmade pottery tray ready in time for Thanksgiving in our one-night Hand-Glazed Pottery Class. Select link to register. Location: Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street.
Thursday, November 16 ~ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm ~ Charcuterie Boards are the hottest trend in entertaining. Join us for a one-night workshop to learn how to make your own and bring an individual charcuterie box home with you. Click here for more information about Lifelong Community Learning opportunities and to register. Classes are held at FHS, 218 Oak Street.
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The Franklin United Methodist Church Sponsors:
a FREE Trunk-or-Treat and a Hallo-Weiner Roast
Saturday, October 28
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
UMC, 82 West Central St.
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Halloween Cemetery Tour, facilitated by Dr. R. A. Lawson, Dean College. Meet at Franklin Historical Museum at 5:00 pm on October 31. | |
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Halloween Decorating Contest Community Map ...
Select Map for more information. Thank you Franklin Lions Club. Enjoy!
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Partnering with Franklin Matters @https://www.franklinmatters.org sharing information about arts and culture. Visit Franklin Matters for Franklin information.
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Franklin Cultural District Committee
Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,
Pandora Carlucci, Sue Cass, Patrick Conlan,
John LoPresti, Roberta Trahan
Next meeting November 9, Franklin Senior Center at 7 pm. Select here for agenda.
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