The Natick Center Cultural District

VIRTUAL: The Wisdom of Morrie with Author (and son) Rob Schwartz
2025-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
For 30 years, Morrie Schwartz’s wisdom has resonated with people around the world largely due to the beloved, best-selling memoir, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. Now we have the opportunity to speak with Morrie’s son, Rob Schwartz, about the book The Wisdom of Morrie.
Written by Morrie himself and edited by Rob, The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully is a profound and beautiful book by Morrie from a previously unpublished manuscript. Its theme is how to experience aging as a positive, creative, and connected experience. Morrie taught people how to live fulfilling lives with love. “It is by facing fears of death that we learn how to live.” Rob has got some great stories about his dad and the profound impact Morrie had on his family and the world.
This virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library.
Please register here for the Zoom link.

Boston Comics: Comedy with Billy Deuce
2025-07-19 20:00 - 22:00 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Bill Doucette a.k.a “Billy Deuce” is a comedian and musician who splits his time between Milwaukee and Boston.
85,000 comedy followers can’t be wrong!
Known as the “Boston Guy” in several videos by comedian Charlie Berens, Massachusetts native Bill Doucette is bringing his New England roots and unmistakable energy to a national audience. Bill’s performances combine storytelling, music, and character-driven humor, drawing on real-life experiences with a touch of nostalgic flair. In addition to countless live stand-up shows across the country, Bill maintains a strong online presence through his popular social media accounts (@billydeuce86), where he shares original sketches and behind-the-scenes moments.
A lifelong lover of VHS tapes and analog culture, Bill’s comedy often pays homage to the quirks of decades past. He was featured on the Passion Pod podcast in 2024, where he opened up about his creative journey, battling imposter syndrome, and finding joy in the grind of comedy.
Hailing from Hopkinton MA, Bill spent several years working at TCAN while performing locally both as a solo musician, and with The Stacey Peasley Band. Welcome home Bill.
With special guests TBA
Visit Billy Deuce on YouTube

Natick Farmers Market
2025-07-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-28 09:00 - 13:00 | Natick Common
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 Summer
Natick Town Common
The intersection of Routes 27 and 135
Natick

Fall and Winter
Common Street Spiritual Center
13 Common Street
Natick

Jammin With You
2025-07-18 10:30 - 11:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Be prepared to laugh, dance, sing, and jam your way through 30 minutes of non-stop family fun! This performance is geared toward kids ages 1 – 7, but fun for the whole family. With modern takes on children’s classics and classic original tunes, you’ll be humming and bopping all the way home.
This program will be held outdoors at the Bacon Free Library. If it rains, the program will be moved to the Morse Institute Library.

Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank

Virtual: Gardening and Water Conservation
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
As the summer heats up, how do you keep your garden well hydrated without wasting water? The experts at Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens are here to show you how. In this virtual program, hosted by the Bacon Free Library, the BVVG pros will explain several techniques to hydrate your garden to manage droughts and/or dry, summer conditions.
Please register to receive the Zoom link.

Heavy Metal (1981)
2025-07-16 19:30 - 21:00 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
In 1981, the popular adult sci-fi magazine Heavy Metal became a major motion picture, and the world – or at least the world of ‘80s animation – would never be the same.
A twisted anthology film, produced by Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters) and loosely tied together by a talking green orb representing ultimate evil, Heavy Metal leaps through multiple stories, told in multiple animation styles, all set to one of the most rocking soundtracks of all time featuring the music of Black Sabbath, Devo, Journey, Blue Oyster Cult, Donald Fagen, Nazareth, Cheap Trick, and many more. Wild stories of violence and magic unfold in crazed heavy fashion: warrior women ride prehistoric birds, weird meteorites invade Earth, and a skinny geek becomes a heroic muscleman in another world.
Director: Gerald Potterton
Cast: Richard Romanus, John Candy, Eugene Levy, Joe Flaherty
Featuring the music of: Sammy Hagar, Black Sabbath, Cheap Trick, Blue Öyster Cult, Donald Fagen, Don Felder, Journey, Stevie Nicks, and more!
Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 26 mins
Released: 1981 (Remastered for re-release: April 2022)
Format: Re-mastered DCP
Audio: 7.1 Surround
Accessibility: Z-Screen subtitles, Audio Description (headphones), Assisted Listening (headphones)

TCAN Open Mic
2025-07-15 19:30 - 22:00 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
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.

Virtual: “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal” with author Samuel Marquis
2025-07-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
We are excited to chat with author Samuel Marquis about his most recent book, Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal, which is both thrilling and tragic. Behind the legend is a real man woven into the tapestry of early America, rendering him a unique colonial hero and scapegoat whose life story was fascinating, exciting, bizarre, and heartrending. Doesn’t that sound fascinating? We hope you can join us!
This virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library.
Please register here for the Zoom link.

Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio
2025-07-14 13:30 - 16:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
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.
All 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.
Barbara 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.
This program is for adults only.
Please register in advance.

Goats and Giggles!
2025-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Play and cuddle with some curious and friendly baby goats outside on the Bacon Free Library lawn! The Farmer’s Helpers program from Chip-in Farm will be bringing their goats to the BFL for a visit.
All ages are welcome. Please note that participants may be required to wait in line, as the number of people interacting with the goats at a time will be limited for the animals’ comfort and safety. We’ll provide coloring pages and some farm-themed books to browse while waiting.

Adam Ezra Group
2025-07-12 20:00 - 22:00 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
If you haven’t connected with Adam Ezra Group yet, these are just a few examples to help you understand how this underground, Americana songwriter and his bandmates seem to have popped out of nowhere, establishing a connection with their fans unlike any other, and are suddenly selling out theaters throughout the Northeast.
Adam Ezra will joke with you that while the “nowhere” part might be accurate, nothing has ever just “popped” for this folk musician, activist. Without resources, connections, or any kind of clue how the music world works, Ezra began playing shows over 20 years ago. When music venues wouldn’t hire him, he played bars, bookstores, fields, and parking lots, often raising money for causes he cared about; a practice that grew into his nonprofit organization RallySound.
“We’d play 5 hours a night,” Adam reminisces, “more often than not, in danger of outnumbering the audiences we were playing for…”
So how did this band operating so far outside the traditional music world come to win New England Music Award’s “Americana Act of the Year” in 2023? What could have happened to inspire John Oates to call Adam and invite him to begin a songwriting friendship that would lead to John producing their latest release and co-write, “Hold Each Other Now”? What happened to catch the attention of The Wallflowers, who recently invited AEG to join them on their spring tour, or SPIN Magazine who recently proclaimed, “This Independent Underground Folk Band Is Blowing Up Without Selling Out”?
If you ask Adam, he’ll tell you:
“One person at a time, over many years and thousands of shows, decided to turn their heads to listen. One person at a time decided to share our music with folks they care about. That’s always been our story. It’s no fairytale, but it sure makes me proud and humbled when I look out from the stage to watch theaters full of people singing along to our music.”
These days you’ll find Adam and his bandmates, Corinna Smith (Fiddle), Poche Ponce (Bass), and Alex Martin (Percussion), constantly out on the road. If you look at their tour schedule now, you can buy tickets to see them at festivals, rock venues, and theaters around the country, but you will also see their tour continuously peppered with activism and grassroots events; a testament to an artist who will never forget where he came from, and whose mission is about much more than music.
Visit: adamezra.com

Gaby Marino
2025-07-11 20:00 - 22:00 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Redefining Americana with Latin roots. Since moving to Los Angeles from her native Guatemala, singer-songwriter-producer Gaby Moreno has released eight albums and earned 4 GRAMMY nominations for her albums “Illusion” (Best Latin Pop Album, 2017) , “Alegoría” (Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album, 2022), “X Mí (Vol. 1)” (Best Latin Pop Album – 2023) and for producing legendary Cuban singer Omara Portuondo’s album “Vida” (Best Latin Tropical Album – 2023). She is also a 5-time nominee and winner of a Latin GRAMMY for “Best New Artist” (2013).
Over her career, Moreno has shared the international stage with music luminaries such as Tracy Chapman, Ani DiFranco, Hugh Laurie and The Copper Bottom Band, Punch Brothers, Chris Thile, Punch Brothers, Nickel Creek, Buena Vista Social Club, Calexico, David Gray, Los Lobos, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Taj Mahal, Jackson Browne, Van Dyke Parks and many more. She has had the honor of performing several times at Lincoln Center in NYC and The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.
Visit: gabymoreno.com

The Poop Museum!
2025-07-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Are you fascinated by all things relating to poop? If so, the Poop Museum is the place for you! At the Poop Museum, Susie Maguire will teach us many fantastic, fabulous, and fun facts about human, animal, and insect poop. Just a few of the poopers that visitors to the Poop Museum will meet include:

The world’s messiest pooper
The animal that has poop attack powers
The animal that uses poop as protection
The rainbow pooper
The animal that has to hold its poop ALL winter long

Science meets silliness in this program geared toward ages 5-10.
This program will be held outdoors at the Bacon Free Library. If it rains, the program will move indoors to the Morse Institute Library.

Natick Nights 2025!
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Natick Common
(Updated July 8)
Join us for a fantastic evening of food, shopping, and family-friendly entertainment in the vibrant Natick Center Cultural District. Sponsored by Drink Dion’s Wine, Spirits & Market.
Join in the fun as a vendor. Apply Here.
Beer Garden on Common Street: Featuring drinks from Rushford & Sons, Stormalong and Stateside Vodka/Surfside Vodka Teas.
On Natick Common:
Featuring:

Musical Guest School of Rock House Band
Balloon Art with Jonah’s Twisters, Close Up Magic with Theodore Rorschach & Face Painting with Imagine That
Food from Amir’s Natural Foods, Baha Mexican, The Cravery, Kids Connect Pizza by-the-Slice, Kona Ice, The Fox Den & Say Cheese

Plus:

ABA Centers of America: Here with ABA Centers of America we are spreading Autism Awareness. We’ll have information, crafts, prizes, Connect 4 and more!

Bach to Rock will be bringing out multiple instruments for kids and families of all ages to try!
Bloom and Grow Creative: Join local craft studio and play space, Bloom and Grow Creative, for free sensory play and a hands-on craft activity—perfect for young and young at heart to explore and create while enjoying all of what makes Natick Nights so special! (In the Beer Garden)
Boston Body Pilates: Private & group training for all ages and fitness levels. We offer Pilates mat, reformer, tower & chair privates & group classes. Stop by our table for promotional items.
Celebration International Church YTH: An interactive craft table for youth and adults alike. Buy or create your own pins and keychains! Donations accepted to help support a local youth group attend Fine Arts Conference.
Family Promise Metrowest: FPM works with families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Visit our table to learn more, find out how you can get involved, and let the kids enjoy a fun craft while you’re there!
Gardengate Academy: Gardengate Academy offers a fun-filled education for children 0-5; we will host a “bubble booth” for children that also offers take-away small-scale activities for children to enjoy during the event, or later on at home!
GEO Afterschool: Come to our table for Challah Making and information about our afterschool! All supplies will be provided including a vegan dough and pans for taking home.
GrowWithGuidance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering high school students through mentorship. Participate in fun activities while learning about how you can help support our mission.
Little Sprouts – Early education and childcare. Drop by our table and make a nature-based craft!
MetroWest Physician Services and MetroWest Medical Center: Providing continuity of care for all stages and ages of life. Stop by our table for a blood pressure clinic and information.
M. S. Illustration: M.S. Illustration is a Boston area small business that creates fantasy and history inspired artwork and products for all ages.
The Natick Community Organic Farm: We will have information about the Farm as well as a Farm-based free craft activity that will be appropriate for all ages.
Natick Outdoor Store: Come to our table for fun games, stickers, tattoos and giveaways.
Natick Service Council: Join NSC in a fun family craft & learn how we can all help share our mission of neighbors helping neighbors.
New England Sci-Tech: Space Science & Robotics. Launch an air-powered paper rocket, hold a rock from Outer Space, and get a selfie with R2D2 the Star Wars Robot!
Nurture Haven Nannies: Visit our sensory station, bubbles and safety kits for families.
Pretty Esthetics Beauty Bar: Selling permanent jewelry / custom-sized jewelry (14kt solid and gold blend bracelets, necklaces, anklets, rings and belly chains)
Progressive Mass – MetroWest Chapter: a statewide, member-driven grassroots organization committed to fighting for a vision of shared prosperity, racial and social justice, good government and strong democracy, and environmental sustainability in Massachusetts
Public Art Natick: funnels art opportunities, creating calls for artists, and helping connect space owners with artists for public and private art. Join in the fun!
ReadyMED: ReadyMED Plus in Natick offers walk-in care 7 days a week from 9am-8pm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a checkup at our Teddy Bear Clinic at Natick Nights!
Rose Lawrence, Artist: I sell paintings of birds, animals and landscapes All the proceeds are donated to the Jimmy Fund.
Sound & Spirit: Sound & Spirit is a nonprofit, intergenerational choir, welcoming both aspiring and accomplished musicians of all ages. Stop by our table for coloring pages and bubbles!
TCAN:Within a historic firehouse in Natick center, TCAN connects hundreds of artists with thousands of patrons each year. From top-tier concerts, movies and community theater, to family programs, gallery exhibits and arts education workshops, TCAN provides access to the arts and a cultural center to the MetroWest region.
Temple Israel of Natick: Say hello to your neighbors and friends at Temple Israel of Natick. Celebrating 80 years of serving the Natick community.
Twirling Bird Creative: Take home a painting kit from Twirling Bird Creative and use our unique screen-printed canvas designs to begin your artistic journey. we will have posters of our unique design with washable paint sticks for kids to color in during the event.
VERGE Therapy: Group practice aimed to help you deepen personal understanding, achieve meaningful growth, and build stronger relationships. Offering therapeutic services to individuals and families. Stop by our table for some fun mental health activities!
Walnut Hill School: Teachers from the Community Academy at Walnut Hill School for the Arts will have “Wizard of Oz” themed make & take crafts.

Morse Institute Library Lawn:

Stop by for some library swag, lawn games, and arts & crafts!

Natick Nights! Special Offers:

Baylee Bee – 20% off dresses for the July Natick Nights!
Five Crows – Artists Carol Bershad and Nan Rumpf are co-creators of a unique art inspiration card deck called Art Sparks. They will be at Five Crows on July 10 from 5:30-7:30 pm demonstrating how to use the deck to stimulate new ideas for watercolor painting. Come and see how you might use this creative art tool to inspire your next art project.
Paper Fiesta & Hedgehog Belly Designs – Open until 8 PM.
Planted Collective – Open until 7:00 PM.
Ten Trees Books – Open until 8:00 PM.
Uni-T – 10% discount on any single item (excluding clothing) with the Uni-T Natick Night Special. Remember to mention it when you make your purchase!
Vivilicious – Open until 8:00 PM.

The rain date for this event is July 24, 2025.

Virtual: In Conversation with Romance Author Rachel Reid
2025-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Do you love sports romances? Are you intrigued by the behind-the-scenes of this romance sub-genre? Well then, join us for a virtual conversation with Rachel Reid, Canadian author and hockey fan who explains “I like to write cute smut about hockey players and other people.” Rachel has been dubbed “the queen of M/M hockey romance” by Ashland Public Library’s romance book club (this is a dedicated crew who knows this genre well!). Listen in on the conversation with Rachel that is bound to be revealing.
This virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library.
Please register here for the Zoom link.

Friendship (2025)
2025-07-08 19:30 - 2025-07-10 19:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
When an errant delivery pulls suburban dad Craig Waterman (Tim Robinson) into the orbit of his mysterious and charismatic new neighbor Austin Carmichael (Paul Rudd), a sweet bromance seems to blossom over an innocent evening of urban exploration, punk rock, and a mutual appreciation for paleolithic antiquities. But what should have been the start of a beautiful friendship is soon waylaid as Craig’s obsessive personality begins to alienate his new pal, subsequently inducing a spiral that threatens to upend Craig’s entire life.
Director: Andrew DeYoung
Cast: Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara
Rating: R
Runtime: 1 hour 40 mins
Released: May 23, 2025
Format: DCP
Audio: 7.1 Surround
Accessibility: Z-Screen subtitles, Audio Description (headphones), Assisted Listening (headphones)
Visit: friendship.com

Virtual: “Heal the Beasts – A Jaunt through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts” with Author Philipp Schott
2025-07-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Author and veterinarian, Philipp Schott, DVM will be on hand to discuss his new book, Heal the Beasts: A Jaunt Through the Curious History of the Veterinary Arts. This history of veterinary medicine provides an abundance of bizarre, funny, surprising, and heartwarming anecdotes. Heal the Beasts chronicles human efforts to treat animal illnesses from 14,000 BCE to today.
This virtual program will be held in collaboration with the Bacon Free Library and the Ashland Public Library.
Please register here for the Zoom link.

Drop-In Plein Air Art Studio
2025-06-30 13:30 - 16:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
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. (Other locations may be considered as well.)
All 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.
Barbara 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.
This program is for adults only.
Please register in advance.

Jon Butcher Axis
2025-06-28 20:00 - 22:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Grammy-nominated guitarist and New England Music Hall of Famer Jon Butcher created a signature sound unlike anyone else. His powerful soul-infused vocals and his guitar work reflect a skillful mix of Rock and R&B, Funk and Soul, Jazz and Americana, all of it focused through a prism built from the Blues. Jon’s powerhouse live performances with bandmates Chris Martin ( bass), Marty Richards (drums) are electrifying and not surprisingly playing to packed venues everywhere.
Jon Butcher’s newest recording NUTHIN’ but SOUL is classic R&B inflected Roots music, at once fresh and familiar. It’s also Jon’s best songwriting to date. “I love the blues – Otis Rush, Freddie King, and the soul of Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett. That music represented a chaotic time in America. It also produced some of the most memorable music the world had seen. That for me was the eternal groove. Nuthin but SOUL rides that groove.”
This is Jon Butcher’s signature album, rich in cinematic stories and intense in raw performances by Jon and his cast of players.
Visit: jonbutcher.com

Professor Bugman’s Insect Safari
2025-06-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Come to the Bacon Free Library to explore the arthropod biodiversity outside in your own community with a real entomologist! Professor Bugman will bring the equipment and expertise; you bring the curiosity!
Geared toward ages 4-12. Registration is required.
If it rains, this program will be held indoors at the Morse Institute Library.
Registration is required for each child attending.

Firefall
2025-06-26 20:00 - 22:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
Firefall is an American country rock band that formed in Boulder, Colorado, in 1974. Their radio hits include “You Are the Woman”, “Just Remember I Love You”, “Strange Way”, “Cinderella”, “Headed for a Fall”, and “Staying with It”.
50 years after their debut, founder Jock Bartley and the gang are still going strong, touring the world and bringing their music to the fans. The band was founded by Rick Roberts, former member of the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Jock Bartley, who had been Tommy Bolin’s replacement in Zephyr. Other members have included Mark Andes, Larry Burnett, David Muse, and Michael Clarke, the latter also formerly of the Flying Burrito Brothers and an original member of the Byrds.
Visit: officialfirefall.com
Generously Sponsored by:

2025 Natick Nights!
2025-06-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Natick Common
(Updated June 23)
Join us for a fantastic evening of food, shopping, and family-friendly entertainment in the vibrant Natick Center Cultural District! Sponsored by Drink Dion’s Wine, Spirits & Market.
Beer Garden on Common Street: Featuring drinks from Jack’s Abby, Lookout Farm, and Stateside Vodka/Surfside Vodka Teas
On Natick Common:
Featuring:

Musical Guest The Max Klau Band
Balloon Art with Jonah’s Twisters, Close Up Magic with Theodore Rorschach & Face Painting with Imagine That
Food from Amir’s Natural Foods, Baha Mexican, The Cravery, Kids Connect Pizza by-the-Slice, Kona Ice, Mig’s Dogs, & Say Cheese

Plus:

Abodio: Natick’s newest start up that caters to homeowners trying to simplify homeownership with a digital home management platform and in person handyman services
Bach to Rock will be bringing out multiple instruments for kids and families of all ages to try!
Bloom and Grow Creative: Join local craft studio and play space, Bloom and Grow Creative, for free sensory play and a hands-on craft activity—perfect for young and young at heart to explore and create while enjoying all of what makes Natick Nights so special!
Boston Body Pilates: Private & group training for all ages and fitness levels. We offer Pilates mat, reformer, tower & chair privates & group classes. Stop by our table for promotional items.
Citizen’s Bank: Stop by our table for some fun giveaways, and scan our QR code to enter to win concert tickets through citizens live.
Danforth Art Museum and Art School: Stop by our table to learn more about our programs and make some art!
Family Promise Metrowest: FPM works with families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Visit our table to learn more, find out how you can get involved, and let the kids enjoy a fun craft while you’re there!
GEO Afterschool: Come to our table for Challah Making and information about our afterschool! All supplies will be provided including a vegan dough and pans for taking home.
GrowWithGuidance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering high school students through mentorship. Participate in fun activities while learning about how you can help support our mission.
Little Sprouts – Early education and childcare. Drop by our table and make a nature-based craft!
MetroWest Physician Services and MetroWest Medical Center: Providing continuity of care for all stages and ages of life. Stop by our table for a a blood pressure clinic and information.
The Natick Community Organic Farm: We will have information about the Farm as well as a Farm-based free craft activity that will be appropriate for all ages.
Natick Health Department: Stop by to learn more about the Natick Health Department and our community resources! Free giveaways and youth-friendly activities will be provided.
Natick Outdoor Store: Come to our table for fun games, stickers, tattoos and giveaways.
Natick Service Council: Join NSC in a fun family craft & learn how we can all help share our mission of neighbors helping neighbors.
New England Sci-Tech: Space Science & Robotics. Launch an air-powered paper rocket, hold a rock from Outer Space, and get a selfie with R2D2 the Star Wars Robot!
Nurture Haven Nannies: Visit our sensory station, bubbles and safety kits for families.
Poppin Beans Children’s Books: Selling children books with ethnic characters for all families to enjoy & playing Earth Bingo. All Poppin Beans Books will be 10% off.
Pretty Esthetics Beauty Bar: Selling permanent jewelry / custom-sized jewelry (14kt solid and gold blend bracelets, necklaces, anklets, rings and belly chains)
ReadyMED: ReadyMED Plus in Natick offers walk-in care 7 days a week from 9am-8pm. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a checkup at our Teddy Bear Clinic at Natick Nights!
Sound & Spirit: Sound & Spirit is a nonprofit, intergenerational choir, welcoming both aspiring and accomplished musicians of all ages. Stop by our table for coloring pages and bubbles!
Spark Kindness: Say hello to the Spark team, pick up resources, and learn about upcoming programs for parents, caregivers and the community! Celebrate love + kindness + community + connection with a free, fun craft activity for all ages!
TCAN:Within a historic firehouse in Natick center, TCAN connects hundreds of artists with thousands of patrons each year. From top-tier concerts, movies and community theater, to family programs, gallery exhibits and arts education workshops, TCAN provides access to the arts and a cultural center to the MetroWest region.
Temple Israel of Natick: Say hello to your neighbors and friends at Temple Israel of Natick. Celebrating 80 years of serving the Natick community.
Ten Trees Books will be hosting Find Waldo Local, an exciting month-long scavenger hunt to find Waldo in twenty-five participating local businesses.
Twirling Bird Creative: Take home a painting kit from Twirling Bird Creative and use our unique screen-printed canvas designs to begin your artistic journey. we will have posters of our unique design with washable paint sticks for kids to color in during the event.
United Home Experts: United Home Experts is a local, family-owned exterior home remodeling company. Stop by our table to play some fun games and a chance to win a prize!

Activities Off the Common:

Drink Dion’s: Come by the store at 4 South Ave for a free wine tasting.
First Congregational Church: – Love Is (Still) Louder Join local leaders, neighbors and members of area houses of worship as we stand in support of our LGBTQIA+ community. Pride swag, and art project, and blessings-to-go! (2 E Central St)
Paper Fiesta & Hedgehog Belly Designs: Celebrate creativity and color at Paper Fiesta with a drop-in rainbow bracelet-making activity during Natick Nights! Whether you’re making one for yourself or as a gift, it’s a joyful way to show your colors and support Pride in Natick. Free, family-friendly, and full of sparkle—come craft with us! Bracelets are $5 all proceeds will benefit OUT Metrowest.
St. Paul’s Natick: As you stroll around town on June 26th for Natick Nights, swing by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (across the Crosswalk from our friends at FCC!) for crafts, music, conversation, and a joyful atmosphere of celebrating Pride as neighbors!
Morse Institute Library Lawn: Celebrate Pride with Library swag, lawn games, and arts & crafts.

Natick Nights! Special Offers:

Baylee Bee – 10% off all jewelry for June 26th Natick Nights!
Boston Body Pilates – First month of membership 50% Off – use code NATICKNIGHTS, Class Cards 30% off – use code SAVE30
Uni-T – 10% discount on any single item (excluding clothing) with the Uni-T Natick Night Special. Remember to mention it when you make your purchase!
Planted Collective – 25% off all Pride merchandise & fabulous giveaways!

Public bathrooms are located at Natick Town Hall & the Morse Institute Library
Limited spaces are still available on Natick Common. If you’d like to host a table for June 26th or Natick Nights! in July & August, please apply HERE.

The Ballad of Wallis Island
2025-06-24 19:30 - 2025-06-29 16:00 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island. Charles, the world’s biggest fan of now-defunct indie folk band McGwyer Mortimer, dreams of getting his favorite musicians (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
Director: James Griffiths
Cast: Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Tom Basden, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 39 mins
Released: April 18, 2025
Format: DCP (2:39 SCOPE)
Audio: 7.1 Surround
Accessibility: Z-Screen subtitles, Audio Description (headphones), Assisted Listening (headphones)
Visit: Movie Website

Big Bubbles with Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy
2025-06-24 16:00 - 16:45 | Bacon Free Library – 58 Eliot Street Natick, MA 01760 United States
Kick off Summer Reading with some running, jumping, and bubble-popping fun! With his giant, homemade bubble wands, Mr. Vinny gets kids and adults involved in bubble chasing games. Silly, interactive entertainment for all ages!
This program will be held outdoors at the Bacon Free Library. If it rains, the fun will move to the Morse Institute Library and Mr. Vinny will share his shadow puppet show instead.

Virtual: “Dead End Road” with True Crime Author E.C. Hanson
2025-06-23 19:00 - 20:00
In June 1977, Renee Freer, nicknamed Giggles, went out to play with her friends. A few hours later, she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true crime book unlike most others, E.C. Hanson stumbles upon an unsolved murder case that haunted his former stepfather. Unable to get specifics from the old and new guard of detectives, Hanson forges ahead, mining what he can from previously released articles and people who lived in the neighborhood at the time. An unusual yet passionate text, Dead End Road honors Renee Freer’s memory and asks “how will you help?”
Join us for this conversation with E.C. Hanson as he discusses this book, his research, and his goal in pursuing this cold case.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with 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.

Digital Wellbeing Workshops: Promoting Adolescent Wellbeing
2025-06-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Wellesley College
The Youth Media and Research Lab at Wellesley College is pleased to offer a free STEM workshop for girls and allies 11-15 focused on digital wellbeing and media literacy. This engaging, hands-on session will explore how technology intersects with mental health, online presence, and digital balance—while fostering curiosity and confidence through interactive STEM activities.
Online: June 23-27, 1:00-3:00 PM
In Person: Monday, July 21, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
More information can be found here: https://www.wcwonline.org/Active-Projects/early-adolescents-social-technology-use-2 you may also send inquiry emails to: youthmediawellbeing@wconline.org

Awaken: The Music of YES
2025-06-21 20:00 - 22:30 | The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
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
