Arts & Culture Symposium

Please join us! Hosted by the Franklin Cultural Council, is open to all and is free. March 30 at Dean College, Guidrey Center. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the program begins at 6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be available. Select Symposium to register so we know you are attending. Thank you!

FPS Student Art Works

Wednesday, March 15, Franklin Public School, Spring Art Showcase, 4:30 to 6:30 pm. at Franklin High School. Student works from across the District will be on display. FranklinPSNews. Located at 218 Oak Street.

Franklin Public Library

• Wednesday, March 15, Historical Sites of Massachusetts Series, Boston African American National Historic Site Presents 'Explore The Black Heritage Trail', 12:00 to 1:00 pm, Virtual with Tewksbury Public Library. Select Historical to register for the webinar.
• Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18, Library Book Sale, Friday, March 17, 1:00 to 5:00 pm and Saturday, March 18, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon: All books are just one dollar!
• Saturday, March 18, 1:00 to 4:00 pm: $5 a Bag. Fill a brown bag with all the books you can.
• Monday, March 20. Cassatt & Company: The Women Impressionists, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Virtual event. Join us online for a journey of discovery with Jane Oneail through the works of Marie Bracquemond, Berthe Morisot, and more! Brought to you by Ashland Public Library, Belmont Public Library, and Franklin Public Library. Select Cassett to register.

Library for more information about these and other events.

Thrift Shop Open at Franklin Federated Church

Wednesday, March 15, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thrift Shop at Franklin Federated Church. Thrift shop is open Wednesdays 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturdays, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.each week. Select Federated for information. 171 Main Street.

Creative Corner Art Studio

Thursday, March 16, 7:00 pm. St. Patrick's Themed ... Paint and Sip Night, Creative Corner Art Studio at 67 Degrees Brewing. Ticketed class, $45. Instruction by Franklin's Ted Cormier-Ledger. Join the fun! Select Creative to register online. 67 Degrees Brewing at 158 Grove Street.

Escape into Fiction Bookstore

 Thursday, March 16, Writers Quiet Space, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Bring a hot spot or wi fi as we do not provide.

Tuesday, March 21, March Book Club - The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Come in and talk books! The publisher is providing us with cute totes for those who purchase the book, until supplies run out. Select Bookstore for information. Located 12 Main St.

67 Degrees Brewing

Thursday, March 16, 7:00 pm. St. Patrick's Themed ... Paint and Sip Night, Creative Corner Art Studio, with Ted Cormier-Ledger, Ticketed class, $45.

Saturday, March 18, Untapped Potential, Live Music, 5:30 to 8:30 pm

Select 67 Degrees for more information about these events. 158 Grove Street.

Networking Breakfast

Friday, March 17, 8:00 am to 9:00 am, Franklin Downtown Partnership Networking Breakfast, Dean College Campus Dining Center in the Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center. Select Partnership for information.

Franklin Performing Arts Company

Friday, March 17, Saturday, March 18 (sold out) and Sunday, March 19, Something Rotten! at THE BLACK BOX, the Franklin Performing Arts Company presents this hilarious musical comedy. With choreography by Broadway's Tyler Hanes! Starring Robbie Rescigno and Paul Rescigno, with Broadway's Christopher Rice-Thomson and Michael Barra, and featuring Nick Paone, Katie Gray, Ali Funkhouser, and Tim Ayres-KerrSelect FPAC for tickets, performance dates & times, and information. 15 West Central St.

Franklin High School Theater Company

Friday, March 17, Lord of the Flies, 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.

Celebrate St.Patrick's Day at La Cantina Winery

Friday, March 17, St. Patrick's Day Party at La Cantina Winery, 5:00 pm, live music with Nick & Emily. Select La Cantina for information, 357 Union St.

Fairmount Fruit Farm

Saturday, March 18, Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop,1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, ticketed event. Select Fairmount for times, and ticket information. Farm open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 887 Lincoln St.

Dean College - The Collaboration Show

Saturday, March 18, 7:30 pm, The Collaboration Show, is a show that is put on each year by all the dance teams on campus - Pom Team, The Collective, Loose Screws, Synergy, Step Team, and MyBlackSpeaks. Main Stage, Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center, Dean College. Select Dance for ticket purchase.

Franklin Historical Museum

Saturday, March 18, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and Sunday, March 19, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Admission is always Free. Select Museum for more information. Located at 80 West Central St.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, March 21, American Red Cross Blood Drive, at THE BLACK BOX, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Please visit redcrossblood.org to sign up to be a donor. Enter zip code 02038 in the “Find a Blood Drive” search box, then scroll to the March date. You can also sign up by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Dean Neighborhood Alliance

Tuesday, March 21, Dean Neighborhood Alliance, 6:00 pm. Please join Dean College Chancellor Edward M. Augustus, Jr. and other college representatives as we continue to establish our partnership between the neighborhood and the college community. Campanella Boardroom, Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center.

Rock 'n Roll at THE BLACK BOX

Friday, March 24, Rock 'n Roll Night with Garden of Hedon and The Zajac Brothers, 8:00 pm. Ticketed event. At THE BLACK BOX. Select Rock for ticket purchase and information, 15 West Central St.

First Universalist Society in Franklin

Sunday, March 26, 12:30 pm -3:00 pm. One Path, Many Experiences: A Labyrinth Workshop, Please join us for a labyrinth workshop where we’ll hear a brief history of the labyrinth, learn the difference between a labyrinth and a maze, experience the labyrinth firsthand, and share our experiences on the labyrinth.

Please wear or bring socks to protect the canvas labyrinth. Booties that cover footwear will be provided for those who need shoes to walk. FREE. Please pre-register by emailing Bobbi Tayne Gerlits: [email protected]; 508-446-5131. Contact her with questions. Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St.

Resonant Reflections

Sunday, March 26, 4:00 pm, Resonant Reflections, Violin and Piano Duo: Irina Fainkichen and Irina Kotlyar, Timeless work of Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Kreisler, and more. at THE BLACK BOX. Ticketed event. Select Resonant for performance information and tickets.

Easter Musical Production

Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8, 7:00 to 8:00 pm Easter Musical Production, "Savior of the World", . The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Select the link to reserve free tickets: at savioroftheworldtickets.org. Located at 91 Jordan Road, Franklin.

Franklin Mill Store

Summer Sewing Camps at the Franklin Mill Store, beginning June 26 and continuing through the month of July. Sewing classes are offered in the mornings, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and afternoon, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Classes are 1-week long and include: Beginning Sewists, Open Sewing, and new this summer, Fiber Arts! Select Fiber for information about class participation, dates, times, tuition, and materials. 305 Union Street.

FUN and Enriching Summer Experience for kids

Summer Programs at Franklin Public Schools, Lifelong Learning. We offer classes for all students going into grades K-12 in the fall of 2023. Select Summer to view our 60+ classes by program or by grade/week.  Register early as spots fill fast! Enjoy!

Partnering with Franklin Matters @https://www.franklinmatters.org sharing information about arts and culture. Visit Franklin Matters for Franklin information.

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 April 13, 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