TCAN Players: And Then There Were None

The TCAN Players return with Agatha Christie’s masterwork of suspense, And Then There Were None – where ten strangers are summoned to a remote island—and justice waits in the shadows. Ten strangers, each harboring a dark secret, are lured to a secluded island estate und......More

The TCAN Players return with Agatha Christie’s masterwork of suspense, And Then There Were None – where ten strangers are summoned to a remote island—and justice waits in the shadows. Ten strangers, each harboring a dark secret, are lured to a secluded island estate under false pretenses. Their mysterious hosts are nowhere to be found—only a chilling recording accuses each guest of a terrible crime. Then, one by one, the guests begin to die, their fates eerily mirroring the verses of a sinister nursery rhyme displayed in the house. With the island cut off by a storm, suspicion grows as the survivors struggle to understand the method behind the madness. Is the killer among them? Or is there someone—or something—else pulling the strings? Christie’s most celebrated and harrowing whodunit is the world’s best-selling mystery and one of the best-selling books of all time. The plot unfolds with taut pacing, sharp dialogue, and an atmosphere thick with dread, exploring themes of morality, retribution, and the human psyche under pressure. Its surprise ending, considered one of the greatest in crime fiction, will leave audiences breathless. Prepare for a night of riveting theatre that proves no sin goes unpunished… and no one is beyond suspicion. Directed by Paul DixonProduced by Jeannie Baycroft and Richard Mandel CASTMr. Rogers – Lou Fuoco (Cambridge)Mrs. Rogers – Susan Diller (Brookline)Vera Claythorne – Laura DeCesare (Arlington)Philip Lombard – Eric Cheung (Boston)Anthony Marston – Sam Deans (Marlborough)William Blore – Dan Henderson (Needham)General MacKenzie – Mark Adams (Norwood)Emily Brent – Pamela Schweppe (Maynard)Justice Wargrave – Julian Willard (Marlborough)Dr. Armstrong – Bill Novakowski (Ashland) PERFORMANCES Friday, June 6, 2025 | 7:30pmSaturday, June 7, 2025 | 7:30pmSunday, June 8, 2025 | 2:00pmThursday, June 12, 2025 | 7:30pmFriday, June 13, 2025 | 7:30pmSaturday, June 14, 2025 | 7:30pmSunday, June 15, 2025 | 2:00pm

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States

VANISH: Disappearing Icons of a Rural America – streaming documentary film

VANISH chronicles the “visual preservation” adventures of fine art photographer, Jim Westphalen, as he travels across the country seeking out and creating stunning imagery of America’s disappearing rural structures. Equal parts art, history, and storm chasing, this film......More

VANISH chronicles the “visual preservation” adventures of fine art photographer, Jim Westphalen, as he travels across the country seeking out and creating stunning imagery of America’s disappearing rural structures. Equal parts art, history, and storm chasing, this film takes you on a road-trip with Westphalen as he races against time and the unrelenting elements to capture the extraordinary beauty of aging barns, one-room schoolhouses, grain elevators, prairie churches, and other classic structures that our country’s rural heritage was built upon. Vanish also features deep-dive interviews with preservation experts as well as the passionate people who strive and struggle to save these fading treasures, sharing their intimate stories of dreams, loss, and triumphs. Please register to view the film. You will receive the link to screen the film on June 13th. The link will be good through June 27th. The streaming link may not be shared with anyone outside of your class, campus event or community event, or posted on any website or social media page that is accessible to the public. Do not post this on Youtube, Facebook or any public platform. GOOD DOCS film and video content is protected by United States copyright law. Duplication, reproduction, alteration, television broadcast or cablecast, (except for on- campus closed circuit), loaning for a fee, leasing, sublicensing to others or use for any commercial purposes (i.e. charging admission) is strictly prohibited without express written permission from GOOD DOCS.

Read-a-Story, Dance-a-Story

Join us on the lawn of the Bacon Free Library for an outdoor dance class inspired by the enchanting tale, The Firebird. We’ll glide through spellbound forests, flap like mystical birds, and break a powerful curse with our dance. Perfect for young movers and curious mind......More

Join us on the lawn of the Bacon Free Library for an outdoor dance class inspired by the enchanting tale, The Firebird. We’ll glide through spellbound forests, flap like mystical birds, and break a powerful curse with our dance. Perfect for young movers and curious minds, this class blends storytelling, dance, and music for a joyful and expressive experience. Recommended for ages 3-8. No dance experience needed – just bring your imagination! This class will be taught by Ms. Ashlie from the Community Dance Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts. Registration is required.

Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States

Natick Farmers Market

The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Visit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. Spring and SummerNatick Town CommonThe intersection of Routes 27 and 13......More

The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Visit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. Spring and SummerNatick Town CommonThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135Natick Fall and WinterCommon Street Spiritual Center13 Common StreetNatick

Natick Common

Virtual: Summer Romance Beach Read Recommendations with Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair

If you know romance, you probably know Lorelei!  Affectionately referred to as a passionate romance ambassador, Lorelei has been offering book recommendations through social media since 2010.  In this program, Lorelei will chat about the books she’s looking forward to r......More

If you know romance, you probably know Lorelei!  Affectionately referred to as a passionate romance ambassador, Lorelei has been offering book recommendations through social media since 2010.  In this program, Lorelei will chat about the books she’s looking forward to reading this summer — the best of romance beach reads!  If your TBR pile isn’t already groaning, it will be!  Grab a cool drink and join us. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library, the Chelmsford, Groton, and Tewksbury Libraries and is in partnership with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. Register here for the Zoom link RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

TCAN Open Mic

TCAN Open Mic night isn’t about individuals so much as it is about a feeling: Hallways filled with artists tuning vintage guitars, changing strings of steel and quietly rehearsing fragments of lyrical poetry nervous first-timers hitting their stride on a high note or a ......More

TCAN Open Mic night isn’t about individuals so much as it is about a feeling: Hallways filled with artists tuning vintage guitars, changing strings of steel and quietly rehearsing fragments of lyrical poetry nervous first-timers hitting their stride on a high note or a magical turn of phrase seasoned veterans rediscovering their music by sharing new songs and old favorites with appreciative audiences of supportive peers. All musicians and spoken word performers are invited to participate in this monthly event. Come early to sign-in as a performer, or to get a great seat for one of the most successful and entertaining open mic nights on the East coast. Each TCAN Open Mic night features a variety of new and experienced performers. Come and see why TCAN has become the gathering spot to see and meet local artists and nationally recognized touring performers. Events: TCAN Open Mic events are held monthly. Admission is “pay-what-you-can” with suggested donation. Registration: Open to all ages. Participants sign up on arrival, and each perform one song (original or cover) in order. Time permitting, the rotation repeats until the end of the evening. A thirty minute performance by a guest performer is sometimes scheduled at each TCAN Open Mic event. These features are selected in advance by the Program Director. Additional Information:  Signup begins at 7:00pm and performances begin at 7:30pm. Please do not arrive prior to 7:00pm without prior approval of the Program Director. We have a great sound system you can plug your guitar into, and a Roland Juno DS-88 keyboard is available for performers to use. Musicians may bring CDs, postcards, and gig cards for distribution.

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States

The Song Remains The Same (1976)

The Song Remains the Same is a 1976 concert film featuring the English rock band Led Zeppelin. A box office success and cultural touchstone for Led Zeppelin fans, the soundtrack received a Platinum Award from Atlantic Records. The filming took place during the summer of......More

The Song Remains the Same is a 1976 concert film featuring the English rock band Led Zeppelin. A box office success and cultural touchstone for Led Zeppelin fans, the soundtrack received a Platinum Award from Atlantic Records. The filming took place during the summer of 1973, during three nights of concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City, with additional footage shot at Shepperton Studios. The film premiered three years later on 20 October 1976 at Cinema I in New York, on 21 October 1976 at Fox Wilshire in Beverly Hills, and at Warner West End Cinema in London two weeks later.  It was accompanied by a soundtrack album of the same name. On the morning of 20 July 1973, during the band’s concert tour of the US, Peter Grant made contact with American-born director Joe Massot. Massot was already known to Grant as he and his wife had moved into a house in Berkshire in 1970, where they made friends with their neighbours, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page and his girlfriend Charlotte Martin. Grant had previously turned down offers by Massot to make a film of the band, but with the huge success of the band’s current tour, Grant changed his mind and offered him the job of director. As Grant recalled: “It all started in the Sheraton Hotel, Boston. We’d talked about a film for years and Jimmy had known Joe Massot was interested – so we called them and over they came. It was all very quickly arranged”. Musical highlights of the film include “Black Dog,” “Dazed and Confused,” “Stairway to Heaven,” “Whole Lotta Love,” and “Rain Song,” performed live at Madison Square Garden. Director: Peter Clifton, Joe MassotCast: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul JonesRating: PGRuntime: 2 hours 17 minsReleased: 1976Format: Blu RayAudio: 5.1 SurroundAccessibility: Z-Screen subtitles Visit: https: songremainsthesame.com

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States

Juneteenth in Natick

The Natick Historical Society and Natick is United will co-host a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ powerful 1852 speech, “What to a Slave is the 4th of July?” at 10:30 AM on Natick Common. Historian and Natick resident, Brenna Greer, will offer an introduction t......More

The Natick Historical Society and Natick is United will co-host a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ powerful 1852 speech, “What to a Slave is the 4th of July?” at 10:30 AM on Natick Common. Historian and Natick resident, Brenna Greer, will offer an introduction to the speech and facilitate dialogue afterwards. Do you want to be a reader? Sign up here. The afternoon continues with Natick Center Cultural District’s Juneteenth event on Natick Common from 12:00 – 3:00 PM. There will be delicious food, fun activities, and musical performances by Drum Nomads, Crocodile River Music and Squeezebox Stompers. All are welcome! Booths byBucky Lew Alliance – spreading awareness about Basketball’s first Black professional, Bucky LewNatick Center Cultural DistrictNatick is UnitedPoppin’ BeansSPARK Kindness FoodKona IceMig’s DogsSay Cheese Food Truck ASL Interpreting Services will be available during the event. NCCD invites BIPOC business owners and non-profits supporting these initiatives to create memorable cultural experiences and/or provide information to the community. Please email Heather Rockwood at executivedirector@natickcenter.org to inquire.

Natick Common

Skerryvore

Three-time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a tradition......More

Three-time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving live music scene. At the forefront of a movement that has reinvented and reignited a traditional Scottish scene for a modern, multicultural audience, the band have brought their high energy performances to audiences across the globe. From their early days in Scottish West Coast halls and bars, to festival crowds in the USA, Canada, Australia and throughout the UK and Europe, Skerryvore’s wide range of influences and talent produce a musically expansive, immersive yet intimate set that excites and captivates audiences. With a mix of bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their now 7 studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk, trad, pop and rock. Three singles from the latest album ‘Tempus’, released in April 2023, all featured on the BBC Radio 2 new music playlist, and the album went to number 1 in both the Official Scottish Album and UK Folk Albums charts, and entered the top 40 in the Official UK Charts. Skerryvore took their Tempus Tour to audiences across the UK, Europe and USA, with their unique fusion appealing to a wider mix of age groups and tastes. Visit: skerryvore.com

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States

Natick Farmers Market

The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Visit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. Spring and SummerNatick Town CommonThe intersection of Routes 27 and 13......More

The Natick Farmers Market is a year-round program of the Natick Center Cultural District and is open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Visit natickfarmersmarket.org for current location and vendors. Spring and SummerNatick Town CommonThe intersection of Routes 27 and 135Natick Fall and WinterCommon Street Spiritual Center13 Common StreetNatick

Natick Common

Ice Cream Festival: Scoopapalooza 2025

The Charles River Rotary Club, www.crrclub.org, invites you to Scoopapalooza, an ice cream festival raising funds and awareness for important youth scholarship programs as well as local and international non-profits. Saturday, June 21, 2025Natick Common11:30am – 3:00pm

Natick Common

Awaken: The Music of YES

YES music – the way you remember it. By combining elements from the original studio recordings along with the inspirational power of past live Yes performances, Awaken provides a truly authentic and dramatic musical experience that will impress even the most critical an......More

YES music – the way you remember it. By combining elements from the original studio recordings along with the inspirational power of past live Yes performances, Awaken provides a truly authentic and dramatic musical experience that will impress even the most critical and passionate Yesfans. Every song is researched, analyzed and dissected to create arrangements combining elements of the original studio material with the most powerful and beloved live performances from Yes’ Golden Age. Each AWAKEN set is crafted to take the concertgoer on a specific journey: be it a selection of hits and fan favorites, or a specific album or theme. Accompanying the live shows are custom created HD videos played behind the band (at venues that provide screen projection). And AWAKEN brings state of the art sound quality to each show, by providing direct audio signals to venue soundboards and eliminating all stage volume. AWAKEN uses no amps, nor requires stage monitors. Visit: awakenyestribute.com

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States