BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Natick Center Cultural District - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Natick Center Cultural District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://natickcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Natick Center Cultural District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260615T194521Z CREATED:20260615T192049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T194521Z UID:10007594-1782124200-1782147600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Bob Parlin Photography Exhibit: Afterimages DESCRIPTION:Bob Parlin’s photography exhibit Afterimages will be on display at the Bacon Free Library from June 19th – July 29th. \nAccording to Bob: \nMy Afterimages photography exhibit centers on experiences\, especially those tied to moments of beauty\, where an image stays with you long after seeing it.  My favorite photographs capture creations of nature and humanity\, revealing how truly breathtaking our world is.  I hope they give the viewer a sense of both wonder and joy.   \nNone of these images has been altered in any way — not even cropped.  Except for the canvases\, every photo was taken with an iPhone 13 Pro.  \n  \nBob’s photographs will also be on display in an accessible location at TCAN in early 2027. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflparlin26/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BobParlinArt.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260608T211026Z CREATED:20260608T211026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T211026Z UID:10007592-1781791200-1781794800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 — American Revolutionary Painter Charles Wilson Peale DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**  \nCharles Willson Peale was an exemplary patriot and served under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Many of his earliest portraits were miniatures painted on the battle fields. Peale then went on to paint hundreds of the Revolutionary patriot portraits\, including at least 60 of George Washington. In 1784\, Peale founded the Philadelphia Museum\, one of the oldest museums in America and in 1805\, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts\, the first art academy in America. \nIn this program\, art historian Martha Chiarchiaro\, owner of Seeing History\, will delve into Peale’s tremendous contribution in documenting the men of the American Revolutionary War. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Tewksbury Friends of the Library and the Bacon Free Library. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflpeale626/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Art,History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peale.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T201500 DTSTAMP:20260608T203743Z CREATED:20260608T203743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T203743Z UID:10007590-1781722800-1781727300@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Celebrating 250 — Portraits Of A Revolution DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nExplore American portraits painted and sculpted during the years leading up to\, and the decades after\, the Revolution. \nThe ideals\, values\, and virtues expressly stated in our founding documents are easily identifiable in these portraits once we know how to “read” them. We will examine portraits of founding “fathers” and “mothers\,” as well as of lesser-known individuals\, as documents that can be read like texts. In this program\, we’ll also discuss the tradition of portraiture\, and the influences of earlier art movements\, artists\, and artifacts\, that inform these American portraits. \nLed by Inez McDermott\, Professor Emerita of art history at New England College. She is a curator of art and history exhibitions at various museums and galleries throughout New England. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Tewksbury Friends of the Library and the Bacon Free Library. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflrevport626/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Art,History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RevPortrait.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T150000 DTSTAMP:20260603T184247Z CREATED:20260522T153750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T184247Z UID:10007583-1780826400-1780844400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art in the Park DESCRIPTION:Natick Art Association’s twice annual art fair! Art in the Park\, Sunday\, June 7th 10am – 3pm at Shaw Park in South Natick (53 Eliot St. (rt.16) Natick MA 01760)\, is a collection of amazing NAA artists with various wares for sale. Come enjoy live music and shop the wide variety of media Natick Art Association artists work in. Past years have included everything from pottery to painting\, jewelry to books\, and more! This is a family and pet friendly event\, and we hope to see you there. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/art-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Shaw Park\, Natick\, MA CATEGORIES:Art,Community Events,Family Friendly,FREE,Music,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Shaw-Park-Sign.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000 DTSTAMP:20260522T155343Z CREATED:20260522T155313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T155343Z UID:10007584-1780423200-1780426800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Micro-Gallery 01760 Opening Reception: Aimee Dalrymple DESCRIPTION:Join Public Art Natick for a Micro-Gallery 01760 Opening Reception for Aimee Dalrymple\, an artist that works in Monotype prints\, collage\, and mixed media. \nSmall bites and beverages will be provided. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/micro-gallery-01760-opening-reception-aimee-dalrymple/ LOCATION:8 Court Street\, Natick MA 01760 CATEGORIES:Art,Community Events,Family Friendly,Featured,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Aimee-Dalrymple.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260521T175709Z CREATED:20260521T175709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T175709Z UID:10007582-1779987600-1779994800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Visual Arts Show at Walnut Hill School for the Arts DESCRIPTION:You’ll be blown away by the quality\, the breadth\, and the sheer volume of the work our students create.  It’s a testament to what passionate artists can create when given time\, space\, and support.\n\nThe art show is 5-7pm Thursday the 28th.  The fashion show is at 6pm.\nThe address is 12 Highland St. Natick\nPark at the parking lot on Highland Street URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/visual-arts-show-at-walnut-hill-school-for-the-arts/ LOCATION:Walnut Hill School for the Arts\, 12 Highland St.\, Natick\, MA CATEGORIES:Art,Community Events,Family Friendly,FREE,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WalnutHillStudentWork-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Walnut Hill School for the Arts":MAILTO:creative@walnuthillarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260317T172038Z CREATED:20260317T172038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T172038Z UID:10007571-1776076200-1776099600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Karin Rosenthal Photography: Reflections on the Human Journey DESCRIPTION:Photographer Karin Rosenthal’s exhibit Reflections on the Human Journey will be on display at the Bacon Free Library from March 19 to April 29. This exhibit draws from two of her series: In Reflection and Tide Pool.  You can also enjoy this exhibit (with even more of Karin’s photographs) at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) in May. \nKarin’s abstract photographs of nudes in nature have been exhibited internationally\, collected widely\, and reside in 17 museum collections\, including Boston’s MFA\, the Brooklyn Museum\, the International Center of Photography (ICP)\, and the Yale University Art Gallery (YUAG). These photos have won numerous international awards and have been shown and sold at the prestigious Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) exposition in NYC. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflartkr326/2026-04-13/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KRosenthal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000 DTSTAMP:20260316T190653Z CREATED:20260316T190653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T190653Z UID:10007564-1774706400-1774711800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Spring Art Class DESCRIPTION:Join local art teacher\, Michelle Parven\, at Bloom & Grow Creative\, on Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, 2-3:30 PM\, for a Spring Art Class. The cost is $40 for 1 adult and 2 kids\, which includes all supplies. \nAll proceeds will help Kate Duncan meet her fundraising goal to run in the 2026 Boston Marathon while also fundraising for the Natick Center Cultural District. She is so close! Let’s make sure she can run and sign up for the class today. \nBloom & Grow Creative is located at 17 South Avenue\, #1\, Natick\, MA\, with plenty of nearby on-street\, and town parking lot parking available. \nSign up here. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/spring-art-class/ LOCATION:Bloom & Grow Creative\, 17 South Avenue\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Arts Classes and Education,Children's Events,Community Events,Family Friendly,Featured,Fundraising ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Copy-of-BloomGrow-Marathon-Fundraiser-Flyer-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260316T195801Z CREATED:20260316T195648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T195801Z UID:10007566-1774551600-1774555200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Paintings of the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial\, Mallory Mortillaro presents Paintings of the American Revolution. \nWe all know the story of the Revolutionary War\, but how much of our understanding is colored by the way the war was depicted by artists? Paintings of the American Revolution have been essential in the way that the war was understood\, both at the time of the conflict and for generations after. This lecture will explore well-known paintings such as Emanuel Leutze’s Washington Crossing the Delaware\, John Trumbull’s Declaration of Independence\, and Asher Durand’s The Capture of Major André. \nMallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. \nThis program is presented by the Bacon Free Library and will be held over Zoom. Please register to receive the meeting link.  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflarpaint326/ CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PaintAmerRevMM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T173000 DTSTAMP:20260317T172038Z CREATED:20260317T172038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T172038Z UID:10007569-1774261800-1774287000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Karin Rosenthal Photography: Reflections on the Human Journey DESCRIPTION:Photographer Karin Rosenthal’s exhibit Reflections on the Human Journey will be on display at the Bacon Free Library from March 19 to April 29. This exhibit draws from two of her series: In Reflection and Tide Pool.  You can also enjoy this exhibit (with even more of Karin’s photographs) at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) in May. \nKarin’s abstract photographs of nudes in nature have been exhibited internationally\, collected widely\, and reside in 17 museum collections\, including Boston’s MFA\, the Brooklyn Museum\, the International Center of Photography (ICP)\, and the Yale University Art Gallery (YUAG). These photos have won numerous international awards and have been shown and sold at the prestigious Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) exposition in NYC. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflartkr326/2026-03-23/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/KRosenthal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260316T185746Z CREATED:20260316T184342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185746Z UID:10007563-1773860400-1773864000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Amalia Kussner’s Paintings & The Characters Of The HBO Series "The Gilded Age" DESCRIPTION:Amalia Kussner was one of the preferred artists of Gilded Age New York\, especially in the 1890s when she painted miniature portraits of the elites. Fans of the critically acclaimed HBO series\, The Gilded Age\, will appreciate Kussner’s portraits of several key characters\, including Mrs. Astor\, the reigning matriarch of the social scene and her two daughters; famed actress Lillian Russell; English soprano Marie Tempest; and wealthy socialite Consuelo Vanderbilt.  Kussner even met Ward McAllister\, the arbiter of Gilded Age society. He advised her not to pursue her career as an artist and\, thankfully\, she ignored him. \nIn this program\, author and historical researcher Kathleen Langone will reveal how Kussner’s portraits and interactions with these famous people can provide more insights into their extravagant lives. \nKathleen Langone is the host of the podcast People Hidden In History and the author of the book Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune. \nThis program is held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Tewksbury Public Library. \n  \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link. \n  \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/akussner326/ CATEGORIES:Art,History,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AKussner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T173000 DTSTAMP:20260209T183545Z CREATED:20260209T181607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T183545Z UID:10007548-1772703000-1772731800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Display: Walnut Hill School for the Arts DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is honored to host a variety of works from Walnut Hill’s students from January 29th through March 18th.  The students who have contributed art to this show are Ace Ellis\, Anisia Hanlin Cui\, Audrey Kriz\, Ava Thieme\, Cindy Chen\, Ella (YuFan) Zhou\, Elle Stanley\, Elliot Ellie Bible\, Emma Feng\, HuaYi Winnie Wei\, Iris Hamilton\, Jiaman Chloe Sun\, Katelina Viana\, Tsz Mang Lemon Ye\, Winter Aiyue Qiu\, and Yuan Jeong. \nWalnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school in Natick offering an immersive and intensive educational experience designed for student artists in Grades 9–12\, with a postgraduate gap year also available. \nFor more information on this show\, including bios of the artists\, visit the BFL website. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflartwh/2026-03-05/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WalnutHill-Art.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260205T154518Z CREATED:20260205T154518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T154518Z UID:10007543-1771232400-1771599600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Creativity Workshops DESCRIPTION:Dates: MONDAY\, 2/16 – FRIDAY\, 2/20 (Openings still available on Monday\, Thursday and Friday) \nTimes: 9:00-1:00 with extended day option until 3:00 \nPlace: 3 Adams Street\, Natick Center \nAges: 8 – 15 \nCost: $110.00/day $35.00 for extended day option until 3:00 \nGinger and Helen will be offering both a sewing and an art project each day\, with a break around 11:00\, so please bring a water bottle and snack for the morning sessions.If staying until 3:00\, we will be taking a break at 1:00 for lunch\, so please pack a lunch for the full day. \nWe will be able to take up to 12 kids per day\, so PLEASE sign up early. These classes do fill up fast. \nThe morning session is a structured time for each child to complete both a sewing project and an art project in a small group of up to 6 kids.\nThe afternoon session until 3:00 is more loosely structured\, allowing the kids to work on a project of their choice with the guidance of Ginger and myself.\nThese workshops offer the opportunity to learn new art skills and hone sewing skills using the sewing machine\, while inspiring creativity and confidence in each child. \nIf your child has not had any sewing experience using the sewing machine\, or would like a REFRESHER lesson\, I will be offering a mini 1-hour class the week prior to our workshops that Friday\, February 13 after school at 3:30-4:30 for just $25.00. \nTo sign up for our classes\, please email helenshandbags@rcn.com with your child’s name\, age\, days and times you would like\, as well as emergency contact information and any allergies your child might have.\nI will get right back to you to confirm your slots. \nThank you and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. \nSincerely\,\nHelen and Ginger URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/creativity-workshops/ LOCATION:Studio @ 3 Adams CATEGORIES:Art,Arts Classes and Education,Education,Family Friendly,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_0576-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T173000 DTSTAMP:20260209T183545Z CREATED:20260209T181607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T183545Z UID:10007549-1770888600-1770917400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Display: Walnut Hill School for the Arts DESCRIPTION:The Bacon Free Library is honored to host a variety of works from Walnut Hill’s students from January 29th through March 18th.  The students who have contributed art to this show are Ace Ellis\, Anisia Hanlin Cui\, Audrey Kriz\, Ava Thieme\, Cindy Chen\, Ella (YuFan) Zhou\, Elle Stanley\, Elliot Ellie Bible\, Emma Feng\, HuaYi Winnie Wei\, Iris Hamilton\, Jiaman Chloe Sun\, Katelina Viana\, Tsz Mang Lemon Ye\, Winter Aiyue Qiu\, and Yuan Jeong. \nWalnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school in Natick offering an immersive and intensive educational experience designed for student artists in Grades 9–12\, with a postgraduate gap year also available. \nFor more information on this show\, including bios of the artists\, visit the BFL website. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflartwh/2026-02-12/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WalnutHill-Art.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260202T141111Z CREATED:20260130T180305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T141111Z UID:10007513-1769904000-1772323199@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Center Story Walk DESCRIPTION:In February\, enjoy a Story Walk around Natick Center. The book chosen by the Natick Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day event organizers\, “The ABCs of Black History\,” by Rio Cortez\, will be on display in single pages around Natick Center for Black History Month. \nThe locations are: \n\nBloom & Grow Creative\nDates & Olives\nFive Crows\nLe Belle Spa\nListen Up Music\nLola’s\nMetroPets\nNatick Center Cultural District\nNatick Police Department\nNatick Town Hall\nPaper Fiesta/Hedgehog Belly Designs\nPlanted Collective\nTen Trees Books\nThe Morse Institute Library\nVivilicious Chocolates\n\nIf you would like to view the Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day event\, including the group reading by children\, please click here. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-center-story-walk/ LOCATION:Natick Center CATEGORIES:Art,Children's Events,Community Events,Cultural Events,Education,Family Friendly,Featured,FREE,Library,Shopping ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000 DTSTAMP:20260109T181555Z CREATED:20260109T181555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T181555Z UID:10007511-1768501800-1768505400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Third Thursday Poetry at Ten Trees Books DESCRIPTION:Join poet and artist\, Tom Gilligan\, at Ten Trees Books\, at 29 Main Street\, Natick\, on Thursday\, January 15\, 2026\, at 6:30 PM\, for Third Thursday Poetry. Tom Gilligan will present creative ways to play with poetry and art. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/third-thursday-poetry-at-ten-trees-books-2/ LOCATION:Ten Trees Books\, 29 Main Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Cultural Events,Family Friendly,FREE ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Poetry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T170000 DTSTAMP:20251028T173647Z CREATED:20251028T173647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T173647Z UID:10007483-1766044800-1766077200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Tom Doran: Ease Your Eyes DESCRIPTION:Tom Doran creates his unique digital compositions by layering photography and previous artworks. Informed by years of jazz improvisation and the tactile nature of paper collage\, his process embraces spontaneity and a pursuit of balance between order and disorder. \nCome to the BFL to view his exhibit titled Ease Your Eyes\, which will be on display from  November 4th through January 28th.  The same exhibit will be on display at TCAN in the Spring of 2026.  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflarttdoran/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tom-Doran-art.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T160000 DTSTAMP:20251114T161438Z CREATED:20251114T161113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T161438Z UID:10007494-1761998400-1764518400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Art Exhibit: Robin Baratz Original Oil Paintings DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, Robin Baratz’s style\, detail\, depth\, texture\, and color have been lauded by her exhibit sponsors and patrons. Baratz responds instinctively to natural land and water and to the people. She has traveled to capture countrysides\, harbors\, and cityscapes of the United States\, Ireland\, Scotland\, Europe\, and Canada on her canvas. But\, no matter what the actual locales\, the scenes have broad appeal\, reminding us of people and places we remember fondly. \nAll paintings are available for purchase. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/robin-baratz-original-oil-paintings/ LOCATION:The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)\, 14 Summer Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Robin-Web-Small.png ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)":MAILTO:info@tcan.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T163000 DTSTAMP:20251010T173711Z CREATED:20251010T173711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T173711Z UID:10007469-1760882400-1760891400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Walnut Hill Theater Presents: The House of Bernarda Alba DESCRIPTION:Set in a small Andalusian village just before the outbreak of The Spanish Civil War\, The House of Bernarda Alba follows the well-to-do Bernarda and her five unmarried daughters in the days just after her husband’s death. Trapped inside Bernarda’s white-walled house by a combination of their mother’s tyranny\, their society’s restrictive gender roles\, and their lack of anywhere else to go\, the five daughters struggle to imagine futures for themselves and start to fight over the one eligible bachelor left in town\, the womanizing Pepe el Romano. \nThe House of Bernarda Alba will be performed in the Keiter Center for the Arts. Tickets are available at walnuthillarts.org/alba. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/walnut-hill-theater-presents-the-house-of-bernarda-alba/2025-10-19/ LOCATION:Walnut Hill School for the Arts\, Keiter Center\, 146 Bacon St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Walnut Hill School for the Arts":MAILTO:creative@walnuthillarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T170000 DTSTAMP:20250827T195239Z CREATED:20250508T234111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T195239Z UID:10007296-1760871600-1760979600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Natick Artists Open Studios DESCRIPTION:This event is Saturday\, October 19\, 2025\, and Sunday\, October 20\, 2025\, from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM each day. \nNatick Open Studios is an opportunity for the public to meet and visit with artists living or working in Natick in informal settings to learn about their art and to purchase unique artistic creations directly from the artists. \nThe Natick Art Association is presently comprised of more than seventy artists working in a broad array of artistic mediums. They include painters\, printmakers\, sculptors\, potters\, mosaic artists\, jewelers\, fiber artists\, photographers\, and mixed media artists. Many of the organization’s members will participate in this year’s Open Studio weekend. \nTraditionally held the third weekend in October\, this year marks the 23rd anniversary of this town-wide event. Open studios are held at several group locations in Natick Center and at private studios all across town. \nSome artists will offer live demonstrations during the open studio weekend and refreshments will be offered. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/natick-artists-open-studios/ LOCATION:Natick Center and surrounding locations CATEGORIES:Art,Community Events,FREE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T220000 DTSTAMP:20251010T173711Z CREATED:20251010T173711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T173711Z UID:10007468-1760815800-1760824800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Walnut Hill Theater Presents: The House of Bernarda Alba DESCRIPTION:Set in a small Andalusian village just before the outbreak of The Spanish Civil War\, The House of Bernarda Alba follows the well-to-do Bernarda and her five unmarried daughters in the days just after her husband’s death. Trapped inside Bernarda’s white-walled house by a combination of their mother’s tyranny\, their society’s restrictive gender roles\, and their lack of anywhere else to go\, the five daughters struggle to imagine futures for themselves and start to fight over the one eligible bachelor left in town\, the womanizing Pepe el Romano. \nThe House of Bernarda Alba will be performed in the Keiter Center for the Arts. Tickets are available at walnuthillarts.org/alba. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/walnut-hill-theater-presents-the-house-of-bernarda-alba/2025-10-18/2/ LOCATION:Walnut Hill School for the Arts\, Keiter Center\, 146 Bacon St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Walnut Hill School for the Arts":MAILTO:creative@walnuthillarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T163000 DTSTAMP:20251010T173711Z CREATED:20251010T173711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T173711Z UID:10007467-1760796000-1760805000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Walnut Hill Theater Presents: The House of Bernarda Alba DESCRIPTION:Set in a small Andalusian village just before the outbreak of The Spanish Civil War\, The House of Bernarda Alba follows the well-to-do Bernarda and her five unmarried daughters in the days just after her husband’s death. Trapped inside Bernarda’s white-walled house by a combination of their mother’s tyranny\, their society’s restrictive gender roles\, and their lack of anywhere else to go\, the five daughters struggle to imagine futures for themselves and start to fight over the one eligible bachelor left in town\, the womanizing Pepe el Romano. \nThe House of Bernarda Alba will be performed in the Keiter Center for the Arts. Tickets are available at walnuthillarts.org/alba. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/walnut-hill-theater-presents-the-house-of-bernarda-alba/2025-10-18/1/ LOCATION:Walnut Hill School for the Arts\, Keiter Center\, 146 Bacon St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Walnut Hill School for the Arts":MAILTO:creative@walnuthillarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T220000 DTSTAMP:20251010T173711Z CREATED:20251010T173711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T173711Z UID:10007466-1760729400-1760738400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Walnut Hill Theater Presents: The House of Bernarda Alba DESCRIPTION:Set in a small Andalusian village just before the outbreak of The Spanish Civil War\, The House of Bernarda Alba follows the well-to-do Bernarda and her five unmarried daughters in the days just after her husband’s death. Trapped inside Bernarda’s white-walled house by a combination of their mother’s tyranny\, their society’s restrictive gender roles\, and their lack of anywhere else to go\, the five daughters struggle to imagine futures for themselves and start to fight over the one eligible bachelor left in town\, the womanizing Pepe el Romano. \nThe House of Bernarda Alba will be performed in the Keiter Center for the Arts. Tickets are available at walnuthillarts.org/alba. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/walnut-hill-theater-presents-the-house-of-bernarda-alba/2025-10-17/ LOCATION:Walnut Hill School for the Arts\, Keiter Center\, 146 Bacon St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Art,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Walnut Hill School for the Arts":MAILTO:creative@walnuthillarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T173000 DTSTAMP:20250908T210958Z CREATED:20250812T181634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T210958Z UID:10007457-1759397400-1759426200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Robin Baratz Oil Paintings DESCRIPTION:Robin Baratz creates oil paintings that depict her instinctive connection to natural land and water and to the people. She motors and sails to reach and capture countrysides\, harbors\, and cityscapes of the United States\, Ireland\, Scotland\, Europe\, and Canada on her canvas.  But\, no matter what the actual locales\, the scenes have broad appeal\, reminding us of people and places we remember fondly. \nCome to the Bacon Free Library to view her work\, which will be on display from August 28th through October 9th.  You can also enjoy this collection of oil paintings at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) during the month of November. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbaratz9252/2025-10-02/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RobinBaratzArt2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T170000 DTSTAMP:20250908T210958Z CREATED:20250812T181634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T210958Z UID:10007427-1758096000-1758128400@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Robin Baratz Oil Paintings DESCRIPTION:Robin Baratz creates oil paintings that depict her instinctive connection to natural land and water and to the people. She motors and sails to reach and capture countrysides\, harbors\, and cityscapes of the United States\, Ireland\, Scotland\, Europe\, and Canada on her canvas.  But\, no matter what the actual locales\, the scenes have broad appeal\, reminding us of people and places we remember fondly. \nCome to the Bacon Free Library to view her work\, which will be on display from August 28th through October 9th.  You can also enjoy this collection of oil paintings at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) during the month of November. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbaratz9252/2025-09-17/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RobinBaratzArt2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T170000 DTSTAMP:20250812T181227Z CREATED:20250812T181227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T181227Z UID:10007426-1756972800-1757005200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Robin Baratz Oil Paintings DESCRIPTION:Robin Baratz creates oil paintings that depict her instinctive connection to natural land and water and to the people. She motors and sails to reach and capture countrysides\, harbors\, and cityscapes of the United States\, Ireland\, Scotland\, Europe\, and Canada on her canvas.  But\, no matter what the actual locales\, the scenes have broad appeal\, reminding us of people and places we remember fondly. \nCome to the Bacon Free Library to view her work\, which will be on display from August 28th through October 9th.  You can also enjoy this collection of oil paintings at The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) during the month of November. \n  URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bflbaratz925/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RobinBaratzArt.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T160000 DTSTAMP:20250819T183032Z CREATED:20250609T184402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T183032Z UID:10007355-1756128600-1756137600@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio DESCRIPTION:Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air (outdoors in natural light) painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. \nAll levels of painters\, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided\, so please bring your own equipment including: easels\, paints\, brushes\, any solvents or mediums used\, painting surfaces\, paper towels\, drinking water\, hats\, garbage bags\, sunscreen and good humor. \nBarbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this recurring 2-hour program. Come to as many sessions as you like and please arrive by 1:30pm in order to have time to set up. Please register for the sessions you will be attending\, so that we have an idea of how many artists to expect each week and so we may contact you if the program is canceled due to inclement weather. \nThis program is for adults only. \nPlease register in advance. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfloutdoorart72825/2025-08-25/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Barbara-Levine-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T160000 DTSTAMP:20250819T183032Z CREATED:20250609T184402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T183032Z UID:10007354-1755523800-1755532800@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio DESCRIPTION:Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air (outdoors in natural light) painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. \nAll levels of painters\, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided\, so please bring your own equipment including: easels\, paints\, brushes\, any solvents or mediums used\, painting surfaces\, paper towels\, drinking water\, hats\, garbage bags\, sunscreen and good humor. \nBarbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this recurring 2-hour program. Come to as many sessions as you like and please arrive by 1:30pm in order to have time to set up. Please register for the sessions you will be attending\, so that we have an idea of how many artists to expect each week and so we may contact you if the program is canceled due to inclement weather. \nThis program is for adults only. \nPlease register in advance. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfloutdoorart72825/2025-08-18/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Barbara-Levine-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T160000 DTSTAMP:20250819T183032Z CREATED:20250609T184402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T183032Z UID:10007353-1754919000-1754928000@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio DESCRIPTION:Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air (outdoors in natural light) painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. \nAll levels of painters\, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided\, so please bring your own equipment including: easels\, paints\, brushes\, any solvents or mediums used\, painting surfaces\, paper towels\, drinking water\, hats\, garbage bags\, sunscreen and good humor. \nBarbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this recurring 2-hour program. Come to as many sessions as you like and please arrive by 1:30pm in order to have time to set up. Please register for the sessions you will be attending\, so that we have an idea of how many artists to expect each week and so we may contact you if the program is canceled due to inclement weather. \nThis program is for adults only. \nPlease register in advance. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfloutdoorart72825/2025-08-11/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Barbara-Levine-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T160000 DTSTAMP:20250819T183032Z CREATED:20250609T184402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T183032Z UID:10007352-1754314200-1754323200@natickcenter.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio DESCRIPTION:Join Natick landscape artist Barbara Levine this summer for drop-in plein air (outdoors in natural light) painting on the grounds of the Bacon Free Library. \nAll levels of painters\, and all mediums are welcome. Supplies will not be provided\, so please bring your own equipment including: easels\, paints\, brushes\, any solvents or mediums used\, painting surfaces\, paper towels\, drinking water\, hats\, garbage bags\, sunscreen and good humor. \nBarbara will be on hand to offer suggestions during this recurring 2-hour program. Come to as many sessions as you like and please arrive by 1:30pm in order to have time to set up. Please register for the sessions you will be attending\, so that we have an idea of how many artists to expect each week and so we may contact you if the program is canceled due to inclement weather. \nThis program is for adults only. \nPlease register in advance. URL:https://natickcenter.org/event/bfloutdoorart72825/2025-08-04/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick\, MA 01760 United States CATEGORIES:Art,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://natickcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Barbara-Levine-cropped.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR