Disney's The Little Mermaid ... Opening Weekend! | |
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October 13-22! 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.
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Weekend Performance and Lecture | |
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Sunday, October 15 at 3:00 pm. at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, Celebrated pianist Leslie Amper
performs a unique concert of music by Clara and Robert Schumann! The LiveARTS Program will including a live accompaniment of Lotte Reiniger's silent film Stolen Heart. Ticketed event. Select ARTS for ticket purchase and performance information. Located at First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street..
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Sunday, October 15 at 1:15 pm, Dianna Doucette from the Public Archaeology Lab (PAL), a private company that performs archaeology surveys for public and private projects, will be presenting at the Historical Museum. The presentation begins at 1:15 pm. It will last about an hour, including a question-and-answer session. FREE. Select Museum for more information. Located 80 W. Central St. | |
A Sneak Peak at Future Performances - Ticketed Events | |
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. | |
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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Franklin High School Theater Company
November 17, 18, 19, 2023, Franklin High School Theater Company presents:
Legally Blonde
Select Theater for information and ticket purchase. FHS is located at 218 Oak 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 11, 2023 | |
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1:00 pm. Senior Scribblers, a writers group at Franklin Senior Center. Select Senior for Franklin Senior Center program information. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.
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7:00 pm to 9:00 pm The Franklin Newcomers Meeting at Escape into Fiction Bookstore. The meetings are open to old and new residents of Franklin and they would love to see new faces! Come in and meet new friends and see all that Franklin has to offer. Select Newcomers for more information. Escape into Fiction Bookstore is located at 12 Main Street.
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Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
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6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. David Penza, 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 to 7:30 pm Wildlife Photography Workshop Showcase
Franklin Public Library. No Registration Required. Come see the pictures from the Wildlife Photography Workshop! Show off you best from the event, get feedback on your photos, or see what you missed.
CONTACT: Mitzi Gousie 15085204941 [email protected]
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7:30 pm Matt Zajac, 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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2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Franklin Farmers Market ... on the Town Common. Featuring farmers, artisans, and creatives! Live Music by Heath Nesbitt, sponsored by Mass Cultural Council and Franklin Cultural Council. Select Farmer for more information.
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6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Ayla Brown and Rob Bellany, Live Music, on the Patio at La Cantina Winery.Ticketed Event. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union St.
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7:30 pm Michael Rivelis, 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 14, 2023 | |
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10:00 to 2:00 am Touch A Truck at Town of Franklin DPW. Fire Hydrant Painting Winners will be announced. Food trucks on site. Select DPW for more information. DPW is located on Fisher Street.
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2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Erica Vargas at Escape into Fiction Bookstore. Come listen to Erika Vargas talk about her self published local author book! Here and Gone. Anyone dealing with Alzheimer's will especially appreciate this wonderful book! Select Bookstore for additional information. Located at 12 Main Street.
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2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Red Apron Charcuterie, Food
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Michael McArthur, Live Music on the Patio at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union Street.
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7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Jamie Barrett, Live Music at The Raillery Public House! Select Raillery for more information about this restaurant. Located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.
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1:15 pm Franklin Historical Museum is recognizing National Archeology Month. Dianna Doucette from the Public Archaeology Lab (PAL), a private company that performs archaeology surveys for public and private projects, will be presenting at the Museum. It will last about an hour, including a question and answer session. FREE. Museum open 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Select Museum for more information. Located at 80 West Central Street.
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2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, The Weekend Watercolor at Franklin Public Library. Registration Required. Relax with a Sunday watercolor class for adults 18 and over. Project Theme: Falling Leaves. Space is limited. Contact Mitzie Gousie for registration.
CONTACT: Mitzi Gousie 15085204941 [email protected]
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Monday, October 16, 2023 | |
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7:00 pm Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth: A Discussion Series, week three 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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Celebrating Harvest Festival in Downtown Franklin | |
Many Thanks to the Franklin Downtown Partnership for their wonderful Harvest Festival earlier this month! Thank you also to the numerous businesses, organizations, institutions, performers, volunteers, and all who contributed in any way to the successful event. It was an energized afternoon for all. Thank you FDP! (Photos courtesy of Franklin Downtown Partnership.) | |
Thursday, October 19, 2023 | |
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October 19 at 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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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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October/November Courses and Events | |
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Saturday, October 21, 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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Saturday, October 21 at 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! Located at 12 Main 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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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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More events to follow ... | |
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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 October 12. Select here for agenda.
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